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About Richard Niemeyer
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Expertise
I can answer questions related to obsessions and compulsions, troubling and intrusive thoughts, and treatment techniques and relevant OCD research. I can answer questions related to the causes of OCD and intrusive thoughts and other related OCD theories. I can answer questions regarding the neurological mechanisms of anti-anxiety medications. I can also answer OCD questions of a religious nature (Christian). I cannot give suggestions on which medications to take, as I am not a medical doctor. I cannot answer questions related to hoarding.

Experience
I have experience working in the mental health and mental rehabilitation field. Intrusive thoughts and OCD were a primary area of study for me during graduate school.

Organizations
American Psychological Association National Association of Social Workers

Education/Credentials
Master of Social Work- University of Pennsylvania Bachelor of Science in Bible- Philadelphia Biblical University Licensed Social Worker- State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors (Pennsylvania)

Past/Present Clients
I have worked with clients diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive disorder and other anxiety disorders

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Richard Niemeyer 
In Category  OCD - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

SubjectDate Asked

OCD and relationships11/18/2009
  Q: Please help me understand. I was seeing an amazing man for almost 2 months. He was up front about ...
  A: Wow, it really sounds like you've had some major disappointment lately. I admire your courage to ...
my eleven yr. old and ocd11/15/2009
  Q: my son is eleven he is depressed and we are trying to get him to counseling. He goes but he does not ...
  A: It can be so frightening and frustrating to see your child struggling, especially at this age, and ...
severe OCD problem please answer11/14/2009
  Q: My mother is in severe ocd problem.. her age is 45 right now... her problems is that her mind not ...
  A: Your mom is lucky to have someone like you who cares for her and who is seeking to help her. You mom ...
OCD11/11/2009
  Q: My question is, i would like to know if i should acually go to a dr. about if i have ocd. i have a ...
  A: Compulsions, like the ones you described can indeed interfere with your life. They usually start as ...
Therapy11/10/2009
  Q: I am writing a report on OCD and I also have symptoms myself. I was wondering which therapy is more ...
  A: A helpful book for you to look at would be The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental ...
Toddler showing signs of OCD??11/8/2009
  Q: My 2yr. old daughter cannot stop picking and peeling the walls in her bedroom. She has peeled paint ...
  A: Children can be diagnosed with OCD, but it is uncommon for children under 5-6 to be diagnosed. ...
Inner Turmoil11/4/2009
  Q: For the record, I have Asperger's. But, I will admit, I wash my hands about googol times a day and ...
  A: I do have to admit that I'm not an expert on lead poisoning, but from my understanding, a large ...
plese help10/28/2009
  Q: ...my name is norma and I asked you a question before inwhich you Helped me a lot about all the ...
  A: I'm glad my answer was able to help you some and I'm glad that your actively trying to seek help and ...
I think I might have ocd?10/24/2009
  Q: I've had problems with disturbing thoughts all my life, I often think of family members and having ...
  A: It was good to read your story and get a feel of how much this has been bothering you. It really ...
REPEATED INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS10/23/2009
  Q: i have been getting these repeated thoughts for the last 2 yrs.my age is 25 yrs male. i get ...
  A: Here is something you can try. It's going to take some time and dedication, but I think it really ...
regarding ocd10/22/2009
  Q: I am suffering from ocd from past 3-4 years almost and still struggling with that. Also I have read ...
  A: Linking all your thoughts, images, object etc. are all part of the nature of OCD. Like I said, OCD ...
regarding ocd10/22/2009
  Q: I am suffering from ocd from past 3-4 years almost and still struggling with that. Also I have read ...
  A: Yes it is difficult to explain the pain and embarrassment of obsessions and rituals while writing. I ...
ocd10/20/2009
  Q: ...I have been in a soon to be 3yr Relationship however I also feel as if I'm the one Sabotoging ...
  A: I'm so happy you asked this question because it sounds like it has really been troubling you for a ...
obsessive thoughts10/16/2009
  Q: Let me first say that I have not been formally diagnosed with OCD, yet do have some fears regarding ...
  A: First off let me just validate how frightening and annoying thoughts, like the ones your having can ...
ocd10/11/2009
  Q: i want to know if i could have OCD.My symptoms are...i sit and pull out my eybrows with my fingers ...
  A: First off I have to apologize for not answering your question sooner. I wasn't notified until ...

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