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Lori Anne Martinez
Psychologist
Dr. Lori Martinez is a psychologist practicing in Payson, Arizona. Dr. Martinez specializes in the treatment of health mental problems, and helps people to cope with their mental illnesses. As a psychologist, Dr. Martinez evaluates and treats patients through a variety of methods, most typically being psychotherapy or talk therapy. Patients usually visit Dr. Martinez because they have been experiencing depression, anxiety, stress or anger for a significant period of time and are seeking help. Psychologists may perform a variety of exams and assessments to diagnose a mental condition.
31 years
Experience
Lori Anne Martinez
- Payson, Arizona
- Northern Arizona University
- Accepting new patients
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What are the psychological effects of using a wheelchair?
It looks like you already recognize the psychological effects on you. Maybe consider a referral for professional guidance and support to mitigate these effects.
Psychoanalysis vs. Cognitive behavioral therapy?
Try one of each and have your mother choose the best fit.
How do nicotine patches work on smokers?
Contact your doctor and the ASH Line for more info
Should I see a psychologist for my mood changes?
It makes sense you consider both a wellness check up with primary care and obtain a referral for mental health evaluation as well.
How do you treat overeating?
It needs to first be determined that this issue of overeating does not have an underlying medical or metabolic cause. Once a person's medical condition is known and there are no READ MORE
It needs to first be determined that this issue of overeating does not have an underlying medical or metabolic cause. Once a person's medical condition is known and there are no readily identified metabolic and/or hormonal causations, overeating can be addressed from a cognitive, affective, and behavioral perspective. Some individuals also work with a nutritionist or dietician to teach more about foods which promote balanced eating, then some individuals might also combine these practices with the adjunct administration of natural or pharmaceutical-grade appetite suppressants under the supervision of a trained dietitian or physician familiar with behavioral medicine.
Can couples therapy make things worse?
When considering doing therapy you need to be aware inadequately trained clinicians certainly can make the process of getting help and guidance a negative experience for the individual READ MORE
When considering doing therapy you need to be aware inadequately trained clinicians certainly can make the process of getting help and guidance a negative experience for the individual and or couple. This does not suggest however the couple's problems get worse, it simply means that the relationship and rapport aspects of therapy are very important to client perception of good therapy outcomes.
It helps to get some level of buy in or initial investment from each person in the couple relationship in order to get commitments for change.
It helps to get some level of buy in or initial investment from each person in the couple relationship in order to get commitments for change.
What is the success rate of cognitive behavioral therapy?
I would recommend looking into the literature from Scott Miller and Prochaska and DiClemente on the whole subject of change and CBT outcomes stats
What type of psychotherapy is used for schizophrenia?
This typically depends on the symptoms of treatment focus, level psychosis and/or delusional thought processes, intellectual abilities, presence of trauma, and any additional individual READ MORE
This typically depends on the symptoms of treatment focus, level psychosis and/or delusional thought processes, intellectual abilities, presence of trauma, and any additional individual conditions which would impact a person's capacity to participate in treatment.
Can antidepressants help with an eating disorder?
This depends on the eating disorder, medical condition of the person seeking treatment, and a person's existing mood functioning. Some antidepressants can promote or increase appetite READ MORE
This depends on the eating disorder, medical condition of the person seeking treatment, and a person's existing mood functioning. Some antidepressants can promote or increase appetite suppression which would be counter-intuitive for some eating disorders. While other mood stabilizing medications can create increased appetite which can also be contraindicated in eating disorder treatment protocols.
Where can you get help for stress?
There are many ways to manage stress. You need to decide if you require professional help or if you can simply make changes to your lifestyle.
What can be done for anxiety?
Professional guidance, behavioral and thinking changes, medication, nutrition, and regular exercise
How do you treat psychological stress?
I would suggest getting professional, mental health guidance.
What happens in a CBT session?
This depends on the client condition and the practitioner providing the service. Some online resources can provide insight to this, watching a mock therapy session for example. READ MORE
This depends on the client condition and the practitioner providing the service. Some online resources can provide insight to this, watching a mock therapy session for example.
What is the difference between cognitive therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy?
There really is no such thing as "cognitive" therapy, most therapies integrate aspects of a person's thinking, feeling and behavioral domains in the change process. An effective READ MORE
There really is no such thing as "cognitive" therapy, most therapies integrate aspects of a person's thinking, feeling and behavioral domains in the change process. An effective approach teaches people they are multidimensional and treatment approaches and goals address the whole person.
Antidepressants?
You should always consult your prescriber of any changes to administration of medication, you schedule an appointment with your prescriber discussing in detail how you would like READ MORE
You should always consult your prescriber of any changes to administration of medication, you schedule an appointment with your prescriber discussing in detail how you would like to discontinue the medication, what herbal remedies you're considering and adhere to medical advice with good informed judgment. I never advise my clients to stop a medication without professional advice including the prescriber, primary care, and or pharmacy.
Thank you for your inquiry.
Thank you for your inquiry.
I get nauseous after meeting a guy I like?
I would advise you first to rule out any possible underlying medical conditions. If there are no real obvious medical concerns (you've done blood work up, checked cardiopulmonary READ MORE
I would advise you first to rule out any possible underlying medical conditions. If there are no real obvious medical concerns (you've done blood work up, checked cardiopulmonary functions, urinalysis and stool sampling, reproductive system), then I would seek a referral for a mental health assessment.
About Tranxen?
You should promptly consult your prescriber and your pharmacy for advice about this medication and its effects on you.
Thank you for your question.
Thank you for your question.
Do I have an eating disorder?
I would imagine these circumstances are distressing for you. I recommend you make an appointment with you primary care physician, be honest in reporting these conditions and ask READ MORE
I would imagine these circumstances are distressing for you. I recommend you make an appointment with you primary care physician, be honest in reporting these conditions and ask about a good referral to a mental health professional who can provide you a thorough assessment and diagnosis with a solid plan for treatment.
Thank you for your question.
Thank you for your question.
