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Mr. Joe Raphael
Preventative Medicine Specialist | Public Health & General Preventive Medicine
<p>Dr. Joe Raphael is a psychotherapist practicing in California with offices in Irvine and San Diego. Dr. Raphael specializes in Lifestyle as Medicine services integrating nutrition, fitness, sleep hygiene, stress reduction, positive health, and the treatment of mental health problems. Dr. Raphael consults, coaches, assess and integrates methodologies to personalize the approach and treat the whole person. Patients usually visit Dr. Raphael because they have been struggling to sustain outcomes and struggle with their sleep, weight, anxiety, depression, pain, chronic disease diagnosis, role changes, and more. He has over twenty years experience using integrative solutions to prevent, reverse, and stabilize chronic disease. </p>
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18 years
Experience
Mr. Joe Raphael
- Winchester, CA
- Loma Linda University
- Accepting new patients
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What is the treatment for panic disorder?
Hello, Thank you for the question. Panic Disorder may best be addressed from psychotherapy while considering the role(s) of medication, supplementation, sleep, nutrition, and anything READ MORE
Hello, Thank you for the question. Panic Disorder may best be addressed from psychotherapy while considering the role(s) of medication, supplementation, sleep, nutrition, and anything organic. I would be willing to hear your story and see how we may best assist.
Can I take medications for panic attacks?
Hello, There are medications for panic attacks. Some can utilize exercise, sleep, psychotherapy, supplements, and more to reduce or rid of panic.
How long is therapy for panic attacks?
Hello, Thank you for the question. Sometimes we try to reduce the frequency, intensity, or duration of the symptoms. Sometimes we look at the unmet needs or source of the panic. READ MORE
Hello, Thank you for the question. Sometimes we try to reduce the frequency, intensity, or duration of the symptoms. Sometimes we look at the unmet needs or source of the panic. These are some elements that influence the length of treatment options. I am willing to discuss your situation. We can talk more.
What therapy is successful in treating anxiety?
Hello, Thank you for the question. There are many interventions that may be helpful in reducing the intensity of anxiety and few that get to the core source. You will read about READ MORE
Hello, Thank you for the question. There are many interventions that may be helpful in reducing the intensity of anxiety and few that get to the core source. You will read about the influence of sleep, stress, nutrition, and exercise. You may read about supplementation, medication, vitamins, acupuncture, or alternative interventions. Cognitive Behavioral talk therapy is arguably the most evidence based clinical approach towards anxiety many times including interventions to reduce symptom intensity or frequency. I look forward to hearing from you.
Don't know what i am going through
Thank you for writing. I would be willing to hear your story and see how best to assist. It sounds like you may want to assess some potential or current fears as well as gain READ MORE
Thank you for writing. I would be willing to hear your story and see how best to assist. It sounds like you may want to assess some potential or current fears as well as gain some tools towards creating the life you desire. I imagine there is more though I will save that for our time together. Feel free to connect and we can get started. If I am not a good fit I will work to make an appropriate referral.
Is behavioral therapy for autism effective?
Thank you for your question. Behavioral Therapy can be an effective component with Autism within a multidisciplinary team.
How do you deal with someone with a bad attitude?
Thank you for the question. The short answer is listen. A bit longer answer is talk. Maybe even longer is assess for willingness or readiness, listen first, reflect understanding READ MORE
Thank you for the question. The short answer is listen. A bit longer answer is talk. Maybe even longer is assess for willingness or readiness, listen first, reflect understanding to deescalate, and seek a licensed provider. The provider will guide towards supporting how to build your belief in how you approach. If you want to learn more please reach out. I would love to hear your story. Blessings, Dr Joe
Sertraline 50 mg
Thank you for the question. I would ask the physician who prescribed the medication. Hopefully, they know your story. If I can be of more assistance please make an appointment READ MORE
Thank you for the question. I would ask the physician who prescribed the medication. Hopefully, they know your story. If I can be of more assistance please make an appointment and I will listen.
How effective is cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy may be a tool utilized for insomnia. It is not the only tool. During our meeting we would explore what you know or do not know about the causes of READ MORE
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy may be a tool utilized for insomnia. It is not the only tool. During our meeting we would explore what you know or do not know about the causes of your insomnia and work towards solutions.
What psychotherapy is best for PTSD?
Thank you for asking your question. I use a personalized approach. There is something called evidence based care. In brief this means where is the abundance of research. I READ MORE
Thank you for asking your question. I use a personalized approach. There is something called evidence based care. In brief this means where is the abundance of research. I would recommend Cognitive Behavioral, Mind-Body, EMDR, NeuroFeedback as potential best options. I look forward to hearing your story and how I may best assist.
Do I have social anxiety disorder?
Thank you for writing. I look forward to connecting. I get the impression you have done some exploration on how social anxiety impacts you. I sincerely appreciate how you captured READ MORE
Thank you for writing. I look forward to connecting. I get the impression you have done some exploration on how social anxiety impacts you. I sincerely appreciate how you captured the physiological and psychological impact of anxiety. I would be willing to assess and hear your story.
