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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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I'm having some severe chest pain with anxiety. Is this dangerous? What could it be?
Severe chest pain warrants a referral to your primary care physician.
What causes postpartum psychosis?
Severe depression postpartum, and a medical professional should make this assessment and diagnosis
What happens to your body when you binge eat?
There are many negative impacts to the body from binging. I would suggest you seek medical and mental health consultation
How can I get rid of my fear subconscious mind?
I don't know what a "subconscious mind" refers to? I can tell you that fear and its related mind-body structures and functions are a part of being human...you don't get rid of READ MORE
I don't know what a "subconscious mind" refers to? I can tell you that fear and its related mind-body structures and functions are a part of being human...you don't get rid of fear, you learn ways to manage it and respond to life using all your feelings as tools, anxiety disorders and/or excessive fear responses are treatable and amenable to self help as well.
I wish you well!
Dr. Martinez
I wish you well!
Dr. Martinez
Can you recover from anxiety disorder?
Yes, it's very amenable to treatment and self care.
What is the best anti anxiety medication for the elderly?
You will need to consult your physician, consider your other medications and health history. I recommend also consulting a psychiatrist.
Can you overcome anxiety by yourself?
Yes and this depends too on the chronicity and severity of your anxiety.
Can a psychologist help with chronic pain?
Yes they can
Is most back pain psychological?
It is wiser to consider if there is a known injury to the back or a form of misalignment, then consider how one's focus on the pain can increase your perception of pain. Psychological READ MORE
It is wiser to consider if there is a known injury to the back or a form of misalignment, then consider how one's focus on the pain can increase your perception of pain. Psychological tools can be used to help mitigate pain sensation.
What are general methods used to treat depression?
Psychotherapy, CBT methods, self care including good food, sleep and exercise, and sometimes pharmaceuticals.
How do you deal with short term anxiety?
Hello and thank you for your question,
"Short term anxiety", as you indicate here, typically has specific triggers. Management or mitigation of stress, worries, and fear might READ MORE
Hello and thank you for your question,
"Short term anxiety", as you indicate here, typically has specific triggers. Management or mitigation of stress, worries, and fear might be facilitated by fitness, better nutrition, and work-life balance. I typically encourage more self care such as avoiding processed foods and sugar, and caffeine, avoid alcohol, get outdoors for fitness, try yoga, and find positive diversion. Although we do not simply stop worrying as a habit of mind, we can "catch" ourselves in the act and make mindful adjustments to our thoughts, correcting those thoughts which perpetuate fear and/or fearful attachments, and creating more realistic and empowering thoughts as replacements.
I hope this message serves you well, addressing your question, and you find peace this week.
Cheers,
Dr. Martinez
"Short term anxiety", as you indicate here, typically has specific triggers. Management or mitigation of stress, worries, and fear might be facilitated by fitness, better nutrition, and work-life balance. I typically encourage more self care such as avoiding processed foods and sugar, and caffeine, avoid alcohol, get outdoors for fitness, try yoga, and find positive diversion. Although we do not simply stop worrying as a habit of mind, we can "catch" ourselves in the act and make mindful adjustments to our thoughts, correcting those thoughts which perpetuate fear and/or fearful attachments, and creating more realistic and empowering thoughts as replacements.
I hope this message serves you well, addressing your question, and you find peace this week.
Cheers,
Dr. Martinez
How can I get over a fear of going to a psychologist?
You might have some real basis for this type of fear such as a previous bad experience with a helping professional. If the fear is specific to a psychologist then try seeing another READ MORE
You might have some real basis for this type of fear such as a previous bad experience with a helping professional. If the fear is specific to a psychologist then try seeing another level of professional such as Licensed Clinical Social Worker. If this is not an option, maybe you can do some reading on the subject and ask yourself what might be embarrassing or super scary about going to a psychologist. You can work in therapy at your own pace and with subject matter that feels safer in the beginning and work up to deeper discussions if you have a good rapport with the provider.
Dr. Martinez
Dr. Martinez
Is psychotherapy effective for anxiety?
Thank you for this inquiry. Yes, psychotherapy in connection with lifestyle changes can be very effective in the treatment of all levels of anxiety. Some might also consider short-term READ MORE
Thank you for this inquiry. Yes, psychotherapy in connection with lifestyle changes can be very effective in the treatment of all levels of anxiety. Some might also consider short-term use of an adjunctive psychopharmacutical intervention as well.
Dr. Martinez
Dr. Martinez
What can I take for my heightened anxiety right now?
Stop watching the news! Get outside, breathe, and find a positive hobby.
Dr. Martinez
Dr. Martinez
