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Richard Walsh

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Everyone encounters stressful challenges during their lives leading to feelings such as: depression, sadness, anxiety, confusion, or just feeling overwhelmed. I can offer you the convenience and privacy of sharing your problems with a compassionate, caring, and skilled licensed mental health professional with over 18 years of experience. I am also an ordained minister committed to providing you assistance regardless of race, creed, color, situation, circumstance, or environment.

Education:
State University of New York at Stony Brook Bachelor of Arts, Psychology (Summa cum Laude) 1972
Florida International University, Miami, Florida Master of Science, Hotel & Food Service Management 1985
Barry University, Miami Shores, Florida Master of Social Work 1990

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  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Social Work:
    Homelessness, Frequent Moves Affect How Kids Do in School

    TUESDAY, Oct. 30 (HealthDay News) -- Children who are homeless or move frequently do worse in certain school subjects than children who have more stable home settings, according to a new study.

    About 1 million children in the United States are homeless and many more are believed to move f...Full Article

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    Foster Kids Adopted by Same-Sex Parents Make Big Gains, Study Says

    THURSDAY, Oct. 25 (HealthDay News) -- Foster-care children adopted by gay and lesbian parents do just as well as those adopted by heterosexual parents, a new study finds.

    Researchers looked at 82 high-risk children, aged 4 months to 8 years old, adopted from foster care in Los Angeles Co...Full Article

  • Richard Walsh
    Richard Walsh of TherapyLiveCare answered:
    What's a good holiday stress-buster?

    Managing your expectations can help. Accepting that you can only be effective in areas that are in your control and focus your attention and actions there. Maintaining a sense of balance in your approach to the holidays is essential. Each of us is different so for some taking time to pamper or nurture

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    Richard Walsh of TherapyLiveCare answered:
    Does God want me to suffer?

    In my opinion the answer would be no. The following is a quote by GURUDJIEFF

    "Nothing can be attained without suffering but at the sametime one must begin by sacrificing suffering."

    We all encounter life experiences like death of a loved one, loss of a relationship, loss of a job, financial loss, loss of a physical ability, or a myriad of stressful

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    Richard Walsh of TherapyLiveCare answered:
    How should I prepare for an appointment to diagnose ODD?
    Oppositional Defiant Disorder can be quite challenging for any parent or caretaker. I would suggest that you take advantage of the internet and go to a respected site such as: the Mayo Clinic to become better educated about the illness to allow you to discuss evaluation and treatment options. It is important...  Full Post
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    Richard Walsh of TherapyLiveCare answered:
    When should I get counseling?

    If you are having symptoms such as depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, or feeling overwhelmed and unable to cope with current life stressors. Typically, when these symptoms have been lasting for over 2 weeks or getting worse a professional evaluation can be helpful. The benefit of a counselor is their professional

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    Richard Walsh of TherapyLiveCare answered:
    Do we all have a relationship with God?
    If you are asking this question it presupposes that you believe in a "God". If you do, then there is the opportunity for a relationship. With that in mind, how important is it that "we all" have a relationship with God? From my point of view, what is important is your relationship with God. As in all...  Full Post
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    Richard Walsh of TherapyLiveCare answered:
    How will I know that I need to change?
    If you are asking this question then likely you sense a need for change. Often we start the "change" process by believing that if we change others then we will change our own  experience in life for the better. Eventually we learn this can be exhausting and very difficult if not impossible to accomplish. Imagine...  Full Post
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    Richard Walsh of TherapyLiveCare answered:
    What happens during counseling?

    Counseling begins with a thorough evaluation often referred to as a Bio-Psychosocial Assessment. During the assessment questions about problems and symptoms are asked as well as medical conditions, developmental history. Also questions about work, school, social activities, support systems, spirituality, addictions,

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    Richard Walsh of TherapyLiveCare answered:
    Can counseling help treat my bipolar during pregnancy?

    Yes. The symptoms of Bi-Polar disorder have been linked to environmental stress in at least one research study and in my personal experience as a psychotherapist. If the person can minimize this stress they are less likely to become symptomatic. Psychotherapy offers an environment where a pregnant women can

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    Richard Walsh of TherapyLiveCare answered:
    Is psychotherapy effective at treating depression?
    Yes. Research shows that medication and talk therapy had similar success rates for treating depression after a few months treatment. Outcomes reached success rates of about 60% when medication or talk therapy only was used. Research found that concurrent treatment with both medication and psychotherapy...  Full Post
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    Richard Walsh of TherapyLiveCare answered:
    What are the two main types of psychotherapy?

    Individual psychotherapy and group psychotherapy. Psychotherapists may use various theoretical approaches or techniques within each treatment modality. Research shows that utilizing both modalities can produce powerful results.

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  • Richard Walsh
    Richard Walsh of TherapyLiveCare answered:
    What does it mean to embrace all?
    On the physical level it might look like hugging everyone you meet. Obviously we don't do this, since this action could be considered inflictive by its nature. On an emotional level we may want to choose to embrace some, but embracing all might be emotionally exhausting and inflicting. On a mental level or unconscious level e...  Full Post
  • Richard Walsh
    Richard Walsh of TherapyLiveCare answered:
    How can being aware of my thought patterns help me?
    Let me preface my answer with the concept that awareness of ourselves physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritualy can only benefit us. What usually hurts us most is what we think we know but really don't! The benefits of being aware of our thought patterns affects us both emotionally and physically. Think mind body conn...  Full Post
  • Richard Walsh
    Richard Walsh of TherapyLiveCare answered:
    What is the ninth principle of the rules of creation?

    This law states that you must not steal either materially or emotionally.

     

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