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QUESTIONS TO ASK IF YOU'RE SEEKING HELP FOR OCD OR RELATED PROBLEMS, AND THE ANSWERS YOU SHOULD AT LEAST EXPECT TO HEAR...
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Q: "I'm looking for help with OCD (or other problem). Do you specialize in treating it?"
A: "Yes." or "It's one of my specialties."
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Q: "May I ask what your credentials are?"
A: The most common answers will be:
"I'm a psychiatrist" or "I'm an MD."
"I'm a psychologist" or "I'm a PhD" or "I'm a Doctor of Psychology."
"I'm a clinical social worker" or "I'm an MSW." |
Q: "Are you licensed in Michigan?"
A: "Yes." |
Q: "How long have you been in practice?
A: (Two years or more is a good answer.) |
Q: "What kind of therapy do you do?"
A: "Cognitive-Behavioral." |
Q: "Do you approve of the use of medication?
A: "Yes." |
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IF YOU'RE SEEKING TREATMENT FOR OCD, ASK:
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Q: "What kind of treatment techniques do you use?"
A: "Exposure and Response Prevention" |
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IF YOU'RE SEEKING TREATMENT FOR COMPULSIVE HAIR PULLING (TRICHOTILLOMANIA), SKIN PICKING OR NAIL BITING...
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Q: "Do you treat Body-Focused Repetitive Disorders?"
A: "Yes." |
Q: "What kind of treatment techniques do you use?"
A: "Habit Reversal Training."
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IF YOU WANT TO KNOW HOW LONG YOUR THERAPY SHOULD TAKE, ASK:
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Q: "How long should it take before I notice some results?"
A: "Everyone is different, but it usually takes a few weeks or months, or possibly longer." |
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IF YOU WANT TO KNOW WHAT THE PERSON'S FEE IS, ASK:
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Q: "What is your fee?"
A: (This varies a great deal, but you may expect to be charged anywhere from $75 to $125 or more per clinical hour, that is, for a 45-50 minute session. If the initial evaluation (the first session) takes longer, it will probably cost more.) |
