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| Subject | Date Asked |
| sexual addiction questions | 5/28/2012 |
| Q: I am confused by addiction in general. My husband has been cheating on me for the past 9 years and ... A: Labels are useful for communicating an idea (for example when you say your husband has ADD, it acts ... | |
| Lost | 5/9/2012 |
| Q: My ex girlfriend was raped on Sunday she went to the doctor to get checked out and luckily the only ... A: Your best bet is to call your local rape hotline. Most areas have resources for the survivor's ... | |
| Help Me | 4/6/2012 |
| Q: ""I have always had a kind of bad family situation. My mom is well I guess the closest word to ... A: Q: I guess the question is really is there anything you think I can do to determine if anything ... | |
| mediation | 3/30/2012 |
| Q: I am considering finally getting an MSW but was intrigued to hear that you do mediation. Ever since ... A: If you feel that mediation is your calling, I'd go ahead and get that training. In Virginia, you ... | |
| 5 year old with questions | 3/18/2012 |
| Q: My 5 year old daughter was drawing with the touchscreen on her Dad's phone and ended up in his ... A: I would have an age appropriate conversation with your daughter about it if she brings it up again, ... | |
| Will I ever recover? | 1/28/2012 |
| Q: I don't even know where to start as there are so many places I could take this. I guess I'll just ... A: Please watch this. http://youtu.be/vw5HLT-TyRs I can understand how your life has been turned ... | |
| Acknowledgement of birthday & holidays | 12/30/2011 |
| Q: This relates to my two adult sons. This past holiday season one of my sons visited with me. I had ... A: No, it's not wrong to share the honesty of your heart with others. You stated your disappointment. ... | |
| sx | 11/29/2011 |
| Q: what happen for a wonam if she had alot sexual relationship in her life? or have sex 4-5 once week? ... A: I am not sure I understand the question. Nothing "happens" if a man or a woman has a lot of sex or ... | |
| Crush on therapist's daughter | 11/24/2011 |
| Q: My problem is that I have a crush on my therapist's daughter. I've never actually met the daughter, ... A: , I think if you are going to have a positive working relationship with your therapist, you should ... | |
| My girlfriend's abusive ex?! | 8/17/2011 |
| Q: Okay, well I’m 17, and my girlfriend Melanie is 18 (and yes, we’re lesbians. If you don’t like that, ... A: You can help by encouraging her to go to counseling with someone who specializes in domestic ... | |
| Partner has a fetish | 8/15/2011 |
| Q: I met a new man six months ago and we have formed a great relationship. We get along really well, ... A: Okay, to be honest, I don't think that this is something that can be fixed. Obviously this man ... | |
| Partner has a fetish | 8/13/2011 |
| Q: I met a new man six months ago and we have formed a great relationship. We get along really well, ... A: I am not really clear on what the problem is. Is it that you haven't actually had sex? Or that he is ... | |
| My fiance's eating disorder? | 6/14/2011 |
| Q: Okay, well I'm 24, and my fiance, Spencer is 26, and lately, I've gotten really worried about him. ... A: When it's a life or death situation, you have to break a confidence. Tell Anna that you mean to ... | |
| getting respect | 6/11/2011 |
| Q: I have always had problems with socializing with other people. Something always goes wrong but I ... A: I would go to a counselor or coach to help you figure out what social skills are lacking so that you ... | |
| Troubles | 5/22/2011 |
| Q: My life growing up went very well. I really cannot complain but my father at times seemed too ... A: I am not sure what overblowing would look like. What your father has done is incredibly ... | |
| Past abuse causing problems in my relationship now? | 5/8/2011 |
| Q: Alright, well, I'm 24, and I've been with my fiance Brendon (He's 25) for about 3 years, now, and ... A: I think you are asking the wrong question. Instead of asking how you can take care of Brendon, you ... | |
| Healing from abuse... | 4/10/2011 |
| Q: To make a long story short, my mother was emotionally and physically abusive. I struggled with ... A: Having worked as a sexual assault/domestic violence counselor for years, I have to tell you that the ... | |
| Healing from abuse... | 4/10/2011 |
| Q: To make a long story short, my mother was emotionally and physically abusive. I struggled with ... A: I am not sure I have words of encouragement. I think you have to find the money for counseling. ... | |
| Abuse by my doctor | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: I have a question about possible sexual abuse. I am 19 years old. When I was 12 I had a physical ... A: This most definitely was inappropriate. Yes, touching can result in an unwanted erection. Yes, it ... | |
| question | 3/19/2011 |
| Q: Alright so I am wondering what the psychological reasons are behind this guy I am seeing. I knew ... A: You say: Alright so I am wondering what the psychological reasons are behind this guy I am seeing. ... | |
| the pain | 3/18/2011 |
| Q: My name is Laura as well. I don't really know how to ask this but I would like to try. I can't seem ... A: There are a couple of things I can suggest that may help with this. The first is bodywork- something ... | |
| events in the past trouble me today | 3/11/2011 |
| Q: I struggle with past events. I thank you for helping. I am 20 today, but when I was about 10-11 I ... A: You have been misinformed. Orgasm isn't a function of pleasure and "wanting it." It's a biological ... | |
| Am I a violent person? | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: Growing up my father was very stressed working long days as a taxi driver to pay for our school ... A: I am not sure if you realize this, but your father was extremely violent and abusive. His behavior ... | |
| question | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: !! So I am wondering something, I started seeing this guy I really like, but am scared because i ... A: Love cannot live without risk. If you live in fear, you will always limit yourself in every area. ... | |
| Sexual orientation after witnessing abuse | 12/24/2010 |
| Q: My daughter witnessed a boy molesting his sister at the age of 10. We didn't know about it for ... A: I applaud you for taking your child to counseling. I think this was a much needed step. I would ... | |
| Sister is causing trouble with family | 12/12/2010 |
| Q: I am dealing with so much stress. I am a single woman 35yo and am living with my parents trying to ... A: Yes, you have a right to be upset, but this is not your fight. If your parents want to "help" your ... | |
| Family problems.. | 12/9/2010 |
| Q: Hey Laura, Hi my name is Lisa, I am currently 22 years old, and I still kind of live in my parents ... A: It sounds like you want your cake and eat it too. You want to be treated like an adult, but don't ... | |
| Possible Sex Abuse | 11/15/2010 |
| Q: I don't really know how to start it off I don't have no memory of being sexually abused but then ... A: There is a really good (short) book by Eliana Gil called "Outgrowing the Pain: A Book for and About ... | |
| Why did i do this when i was so young? :(? | 11/12/2010 |
| Q: ok i honestly feel like a slut right now. im a girl and i remember that when i was in fourth grade i ... A: You don't say how old you are, but it's not typical for a 4th grader to act the way that you ... | |
| My Girlfriend Drinking | 10/17/2010 |
| Q: My girlfriend tends to drink on Saturday nights.. I usually can't go with her because of work. I get ... A: There is nothing you can do. She's a grown woman. If she wants to drink and put herself in dangerous ... | |
| Relationship Issues | 10/10/2010 |
| Q: My girlfriend and I have been together going on almost 5 years and lately our relationship has ... A: Your girlfriend is abusive and needs help. I doubt that she is interested in dealing with her ... | |
| Hi | 9/26/2010 |
| Q: I am having issues with my mother because she tries to call me obsessively. I like to be alone just ... A: I am not sure what your question is. Did you want to guess about the dynamics behind why your mother ... | |
| I am not sure if I was molested as a child? | 9/8/2010 |
| Q: When I was about 10 i had a dream that has stuck with me for 9 yrs now. It was a dream of some man ... A: Please pick up a copy of Outgrowing the Pain by Eliana Gil. You have all the signs of having been ... | |
| Family issues | 7/9/2010 |
| Q: I am a married guy and have completed almost 5 years of marriage. My problem is that my father is ... A: I think your issue is very culturally dependent and I am not sure what would be appropriate for an ... | |
| Bouncing back from an affair | 5/31/2010 |
| Q: I asked you for advice a month ago - briefly, I had a 1-year affair, left my wife intending to marry ... A: I disagree that the advice will only work if the betrayed spouse is willing. I have seen it work ... | |
| Personality Disorders | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: Do you know if Narcissistic Personality Disorder can be "cured?" can any personality disorder be ... A: No, there is no clear cause for why a person develops narcissistic personality disorder. The ... | |
| Personality Disorders | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: Do you know if Narcissistic Personality Disorder can be "cured?" can any personality disorder be ... A: Some personality disorders are more treatable than others. Some have a pretty good chance that ... | |
| Disturbing Thoughts. | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: Im 17 and i keep having "sexual" dreams/fantasies about my sister who is a few years younger then ... A: Based on what you have said, it sounds like it's just normal stuff. When we are teenagers, our ... | |
| another question | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: So, I sent him a short email and said that i just drop a note to say hi and hope he is doing well, ... A: I think you should take it one day at a time. Don't jump to conclusions and don't play games. Stick ... | |
| relationship | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: I have been reading a lot about how to recover your past relationships in youtube and in websites. I ... A: I don't know if what you are planning to say would prompt your ex to call you back or not, but if ... | |
| ADHD | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: Hey my name is Sarah. I'm 21 and recently diagnosed with ADHD. I started taking medication about 6 ... A: If the personality change coincides with the start of medication, I'd say it's quite likely a side ... | |
| MSW | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: I am currently in a MSW program at Columbia,I want to practice in Medical and public health. My ... A: I can't answer the first question without research into the laws of the state you wish to go to. For ... | |
| afraid/mistrust | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: Is the sid affects from getting molested when younger affecting the reason why i don't or can't ... A: Yes, a side effect of molestation is a lack of trust. When a child is molested, it's common for it ... | |
| help me stop lying | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: How do you stop lying from ruining your relationship with your mother? I lie to my mother about ... A: This boy molested you when you were in the 2nd grade because there is something really wrong with ... | |
| help me stop lying | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: How do you stop lying from ruining your relationship with your mother? I lie to my mother about ... A: Compulsive lying is lying for no reason and lying about anything. You said, "I lie to my mother ... | |
| help me stop lying | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: How do you stop lying from ruining your relationship with your mother? I lie to my mother about ... A: My suggestion is to see a counselor. It sounds like you are a young person. Maybe your school ... | |
| Relationship | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: Where to begin? My husband of 7 years cheated on me more than once, and recently "confessed" to ... A: What are you doing to understand what went wrong and fix that? If you are not working on repairing, ... | |
| relationships | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: I am a 27 year old female. I have a tendency to go back and forth with relationships. Breakup, get ... A: I can't answer your question without knowing a whole lot more information. I would suggest working ... | |
| Ref: question | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: Is there a book or books that one can read that gives questions and insights into deciphering ... A: What a great question! I don't know of any book that covers all the possible problems that could ... | |
| I NEED ONE REAL HELP | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: I'm finally exhausted after 3 year of trying to change one's mind and attitude. At the end she's ... A: I think the problem is your goal of trying to change someone else. You can't change someone else. ... | |
| Future Job and School | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: I graduated in International Cultural Studies with an emphasis in communication and culture and an ... A: I would consult the Occupational Outlook Handbook for real, hard data on that. I think that is your ... | |
| I like my teacher, is this totally wrong? | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: I don't expect for him to ask me on a date. I know its illegal. and its not like i want to go out ... A: Danielle, This is NOT okay. He is in a position to really hurt you emotionally and this game is not ... | |
| Difficult Mother-in-Law | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: My fiance and I have been together for 2 years and recently found out we are expecting. We are ... A: My advice is for you and your husband to go to a Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) group. DBT was ... | |
| Therapy | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: I recently started seeing a therapist to help deal with my infertility. After the second session, ... A: Your therapy is about YOU. While it's always a good practice to have regards for the feelings of ... | |
| Therapy | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: I recently started seeing a therapist to help deal with my infertility. After the second session, ... A: Your first few sessions are about seeing if there is a good helping relationship. If you are feeling ... | |
| My Ex The Crossdresser | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: Hmmm where do I start, I found out that my ex boyfriend crossdressed about 3 weeks after we started ... A: I am sorry that I will not be able to help you understand your ex-boyfriend. Mainly because I have ... | |
| anxiety attack after saying "I love you" | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: My girlfriend and I have been in a relationship for about a year and four months. She expressed to ... A: The thing that makes me an expert is studying about relationships and having the benefit of many ... | |
| Matter between MY life and death | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: (And just know that you are not the only expert I will ask this question to, I will go to several ... A: First of all, let me tell you not to worry. If the cat goes out in the barn, she can survive just ... | |
| Lying and Cheating B/F | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: my question is i have a b/f that i love very much and i know he loves me and we have been together ... A: Yes, behavioral problems can be changed if the person is interested in changing them. Some people ... | |
| was this abuse? | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: i am now a 15 year old girl, and some things happened when i was younger and i am unsure what to ... A: No, you absolutely were NOT wrong. HE was wrong. It's not your fault. It's his fault for taking ... | |
| how can i get past it | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: and again to months ago buy my friend. After it started when I was 14 I started taking pills and ... A: Please call 1-800-656-HOPE. It's the national rape crisis hotline. They can put you in touch with a ... | |
| Chemical Imbalance | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a question about chemical imbalance. My uncle {my mom's brother} had been diagnosed with a ... A: "Chemical imbalance" is a really broad term that can mean a whole lot of things. It's hard to know ... | |
| unfaithfulness | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: My husband, 39 yrs old, had sex with his brother's daughter who is only 16yrs old then. I learned ... A: You asked, "Does it mean he has feelings for the girl?" I don't know. That can only be answered by ... | |
| Childhood Issues | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: Laura I am a 50 year old guy with a good family life-a great wife and two normal kids. My health is ... A: Your problem is not uncommon. If you wanted to do some self-help work, there are two excellent books ... | |
| Past Revisited | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: I have read several of your answers to others and gained very helpful tips and information ... A: I am sorry that you've had to endure such horrible isolation and abuse. You have already done a ... | |
| Help | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: I am a 26 year old woman who is fairly inexperienced with dating and men. I have had 2 somewhat ... A: Your experience is not typical and does suggest that there is some sort of block going on that ... | |
| assault by strangulation | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: my husband was arrested for assault by strangulation he assaulted me. i didnt press the charges the ... A: What is your question for me? If you want to know what you should do, you should go to court and ... | |
| fatherhood | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: my motherless son is 8 months old taking care by my parents due to my profession iam visiting once a ... A: Your son will attach to his grandparents, so there is no problem with attachment disorder as a ... | |
| Not Sure How To Catagorize this--Father Daughter Enmeshment? | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I married last August, in 2008. He had been single for almost 10 years. He has 2 ... A: I think the best thing is for the family to get family counseling with someone who is skilled in ... | |
| sexual abuse | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: i am now 27, and i cant let go of what happened to me when i was a little girl. mostly i feel ... A: I desperately urge you to seek counseling on this issue. There are many free clinics offering short ... | |
| a lot of problems | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: my name is emily and i am 18 years old. I have experienced sexual abuse/rape in the past from 6-16. ... A: Yes, you need counseling, but unfortunately I am not going to be able to provide it for you. You ... | |
| dating a woman with depression | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: and thank you for your time. I have been dating a very nice woman for 3 months (shes 31) I'm 38. ... A: If this is a person you want to continue exploring a future with, I'd ask her to be more forthcoming ... | |
| stepmom | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: i'm 16. i'm not sure this is the right place but i hCW huge prob and i don't know what to do and ... A: I don't know what your stepmom meant by saying that you are your father's son, but obviously she was ... | |
| fixed it | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: well. im 17. i am on medication for my schizophrenia, backpain and depression (risperdone, ... A: My first impression is that you should get a second opinion about your diagnosis. Seventeen is very ... | |
| help | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: Just the other day a furious guy called me up, insulting me and asking me about the “affair” I had ... A: I'm a holistic practitioner with a personal philosophy of mindfulness. If this sounds like something ... | |
| help | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: Just the other day a furious guy called me up, insulting me and asking me about the “affair” I had ... A: My opinion is that you should not worry about it. You are not responsible for what goes on in ... | |
| Anxiety/Sleep Question | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: and thank you for taking the time to listen to my message. Anyways, I was just wondering if it's ... A: Anxiety has multiple causes, one of which can be the medication you are taking to relieve it. This ... | |
| At the end of my rope | 12/29/2008 |
| Q: I am a 54 year old man engaged to a 44 year old woman. We got engaged 10 years ago, but she wouldn't ... A: >>> Should I have to have this young women who hates me for no reason, stay at my house for extended ... | |
| somewhere between friends and a relationship | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: My boyfriend and I dated for about a year before he broke up with me. Unfortunately, I am pregnant ... A: >>> Should I just accept that he doesn't want to be with me and stop this "friends with benefits" ... | |
| sex and relationship | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: sex is something people do when they love each other in a relationship. but most guys would just ... A: The answer to your questions would depend on the individual people we are talking about, but in ... | |
| Marital Problems | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: My wife and I have been married for two and a half years and we dated for roughly 3 years before ... A: You are very perceptive. Your plan to recreate the excitement by doing the things you did while you ... | |
| Could I still be straight? | 11/8/2008 |
| Q: I'm 13.I'm a girl.The thought of girls licking me turns me on.I probably won't try it because I ... A: I am sorry, but there is no one out there who can answer the question of whether you are straight, ... | |
| am i a pedophile? | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: as of late, i have been seeking counsel for issues dealing with my childhood and teen years ... A: Sorry for the delayed response. I couldn't open allexperts.com for some reason. Based on the ... | |
| Sex as a trigger-what to do (or what not do) | 10/25/2008 |
| Q: My boyfriend and I used to inject cocaine and meth. We have been clean and sober now for almost a ... A: My first bit of advice is to talk to your sponsor about this. Sex is a trigger for a LOT of people, ... | |
| Feeling so hopeless and want to give up | 9/16/2008 |
| Q: I hope you can help as I really have no one else to talk to. I am going through a very deep ... A: Since you have tried everything offered in traditional medicine and nothing has seemed to help, ... | |
| Lying | 9/9/2008 |
| Q: My question is related to lying, specifically why I lie. I am a 24 year old man who has been in a ... A: My opinion is that you distance yourself because this is your way of making you safe. Your father ... | |
| Lying within my relationship | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: My name is Charlie I've been in a relationship with my women for nine month's now from the beginning ... A: Wow, it's really interesting that you ask what YOU can do to change. That's always the real question ... | |
| Lying | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: My name is Charlie I've been in a relationship with my women for nine month's now from the beginning ... A: I think it's interesting that you ask what can YOU do to change. That's all we have control over, ... | |
| fantasies | 8/10/2008 |
| Q: I fantasise about women getting raped. I am aroused by it. I know women who are aroused when they ... A: I am sorry I am not going to be able to answer your question. More information than can be gathered ... | |
| Father Making Comments About My Weight! | 7/23/2008 |
| Q: My problem lies with my father making regular, hurtful comments about my weight. Here's the ... A: I think you should follow through with your instinct and put self-preservation above obligation to ... | |
| Sexual assault... | 7/21/2008 |
| Q: My name is Jake and I'm only 14 years old. Recently my mother has been acting strangely - she has ... A: I am not sure what you mean by your mother is "acting strangely." Not sure where or how she touched ... | |
| bad short term memory | 6/6/2008 |
| Q: is there anything i can do to get better with short term memory? i can remember VERY well things ... A: I widely used herb for memory enhancement is ginkgo biloba. More info about that can be found here: ... | |
| ADHD | 2/26/2008 |
| Q: I have a question regarding ADHD. I have had people (academic advisor who has a degree in psych, ... A: The counselor should refer you to a psychiatrist if she/he truly feels that you have ADHD. If you ... | |
| sexual harrassment | 2/18/2008 |
| Q: My girlfriend is a teacher for a small school for students who cant be in a public school.this ... A: Yes, it's common for teen aged boys to be attracted to cute young women. It's my understanding that ... | |
| broke with friend | 2/10/2008 |
| Q: Sir, my name is Imran and i m working as Post Graduate Training in Paediatrics here in Pakistan.I m ... A: Your aunt's reaction is very normal. This is a process that will take some time to get through. In ... | |
| I need some advicejavascript:parent.close() | 1/19/2008 |
| Q: I have a situation that's recently come to a head and I need some advice. Let me start by giving you ... A: What you describe is not pedophilia, but it IS hebophilia. It's illegal (I am sure you know) and ... | |
| Counseling Statistics/Demographics/Demand | 1/9/2008 |
| Q: I have been thinking of working towards a Masters Degree in Counseling or Counseling Psychology. The ... A: I think the statistics you are interested in can be found here: http://www.bls.gov/oco/ ... | |
| Certified mediator | 12/27/2007 |
| Q: I was just reading one of your replies (11/5/07) and it's exactly what I'm considering for a career. ... A: If you just want to get into mediation, I wouldn't spend the time or money pursuing an MSW. You can ... | |
| Rehashing | 12/10/2007 |
| Q: Can you suggest a technique to help me stop mentally rehashing something? On Jan 4 2007 I suffered ... A: You don't mention what the event is that you are rehashing. I think that that could be significant. ... | |
| Drinking and trust | 12/3/2007 |
| Q: My question is i am engaged and hav a six year old from previous marriage, my partner was drinking a ... A: It's a blessing that you are writing when your boyfriend is gone. Please do not let him back into ... | |
| Other career options for MSW | 11/5/2007 |
| Q: I would like to know what else I can do with my MSW degree? I am a first year MSW student and ... A: If you are more attracted to giving advice rather than being supportive and guiding people to their ... | |
| Other career options for MSW | 11/4/2007 |
| Q: I would like to know what else I can do with my MSW degree? I am a first year MSW student and ... A: Your school may offer different social work tracks (mine did), so that you can get the education ... | |
| Can I do counseling with an MSW? | 10/10/2007 |
| Q: My name is Claire Carpenter and I am a first year MSW student at West Virginia University. I have ... A: P.S. The pay for social workers is generally better than for others in the mental health field. Some ... | |
| ayuda | 10/8/2007 |
| Q: I was hired by a pharmaceutical plant just for this year, 2007, but I expected to get a long term ... A: I am sorry. I don't see a question here. Are you asking me if you should leave your job before the ... | |
| friend question | 9/30/2007 |
| Q: a good friend of mine came to my house for the first time. she was not being "abusive" to my dog, ... A: Kitty, I appreciate your point of view, but my advice is to look at it from your friend's point of ... | |
| Smoking Neighbors | 9/26/2007 |
| Q: My huband and I like to have our windows open facing our backyard in the evenings. When our next ... A: Wow! It's unbelievable how many times I get asked questions like this! My advice is to talk to your ... | |
| my sister | 9/20/2007 |
| Q: a few weeks ago i wrote to you about my 21 year old sister that caught me masturbating. About 5 ... A: This is incest. It's illegal. If there is more than a 5 year age difference, it is also illegal on ... | |
| pregnancy | 9/4/2007 |
| Q: My wife,we are seperated,had a baby on 26thDec last year,the last date we could have concieved was ... A: You are probably right, but I think it's always best to err on the side of caution until there is ... | |
| pregnancy | 9/3/2007 |
| Q: My wife,we are seperated,had a baby on 26thDec last year,the last date we could have concieved was ... A: Figuring out a due date is an inexact science. The doctors look at the size of the embryo and ... | |
| swallowing | 8/30/2007 |
| Q: When I was in grade 12, we always went to church on sunday. It was half an hour trip and I would ... A: I am not sure if this is related to low self-esteem or not. It's possible. What I would try is a ... | |
| my sister | 8/20/2007 |
| Q: my older sister has recently caught me masturbating and when she saw my penis she said that i had a ... A: It doesn't matter how large your penis is. It doesn't matter how much you love her. It doesn't ... | |
| my sister | 8/20/2007 |
| Q: my older sister has recently caught me masturbating and when she saw my penis she said that i had a ... A: It's normal for a teenage male to have sexual fantasies about provacative females and just about ... | |
| Relationship and lying | 8/20/2007 |
| Q: Hey there, I want to thank you in advance for your time. I have a question about a current ... A: >>> Can therapy help a person like him stop lying? I know it depends on a lot of factors, but is ... | |
| therapist help | 8/3/2007 |
| Q: I dated this guy for 7 months and he just broke up with me a little over a month ago. The ... A: >> Whatever happened to confidentiality? If she is your ex's counselor, she owes no duty of ... | |
| Help for mentally (slow) married, abused, friend | 7/31/2007 |
| Q: Here's a dewsy...(long) I'm trying to find help for my friend who is mildly slow, but married (not ... A: Unfortunately, there is little you can do outside of abducting her and her children. She's an adult ... | |
| please help | 7/26/2007 |
| Q: I am 28 yr single virgin physically but not mentally, i am getting addicted to CFNM site ... A: I am sorry. I do not offer online counseling at this time. My suggestion would be to see an ... | |
| help | 7/24/2007 |
| Q: Forgive this rather long question but this is something that has been driving me insane for some ... A: I am glad that you are more hopeful about life this time and want to avoid suicide. It's good that ... | |
| lonely | 7/12/2007 |
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Laura Giles, MSW
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I can answer questions about sexual assault, sex offending, domestic violence, substance abuse, acudetox, hypnosis, biofeedback, neurofeedback, ADHD, relationship issues, and run of the mill mental health questions.
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Extensive inpatient, outpatient and criminal justice experience.
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BS counseling, MSW social work
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