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Heidi McCreary
Psychologist
Dr. Heidi McCreary is a psychologist practicing in Roseville, CA. Dr. McCreary specializes in the treatment of mental health problems, and helps people to cope with their mental illnesses. As a psychologist, Dr. McCreary evaluates and treats patients through a variety of methods, most typically being psychotherapy or talk therapy. Patients usually visit Dr. McCreary 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.
Heidi McCreary
- Roseville, CA
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Should I take medications for anxiety?
No, you do not. Learn coping skills and self-care routines. Also eating habits can play a role in anxiety
Can therapy fix anxiety?
Therapy will give you tools to help with managing the symptoms. But overall anxiety is manageable and can be "fixed" without therapy, its all about learning about your triggers READ MORE
Therapy will give you tools to help with managing the symptoms. But overall anxiety is manageable and can be "fixed" without therapy, its all about learning about your triggers and how they affect and how you deal with it
Does exercise help with anxiety?
Yes, very helpful.
What doctor is best for treating schizophrenia?
A therapist that focuses on CBT is best for helping to adapt and learn to cope with schizophrenia, but antipsychotics are essential in maintaining and controlling the positive READ MORE
A therapist that focuses on CBT is best for helping to adapt and learn to cope with schizophrenia, but antipsychotics are essential in maintaining and controlling the positive and negative symptoms of disorder
How can I fix anxiety at home?
Everybody has anxiety., it's learning what your triggers, worries and fears are. ONce you understand them and how they affect you can then work through them by finding coping skills READ MORE
Everybody has anxiety., it's learning what your triggers, worries and fears are. ONce you understand them and how they affect you can then work through them by finding coping skills and self-care routines to help you improve the symptoms.
Is it hard to fix the nicotine addiction?
It's all about determination. Setting an absolute goal helps. The 2 best ways is cold turkey or weekly reductions until you are done. I quit 10 years ago. It's an oral fixation, READ MORE
It's all about determination. Setting an absolute goal helps. The 2 best ways is cold turkey or weekly reductions until you are done. I quit 10 years ago. It's an oral fixation, so in the beginning whenever you want a cigarette chew gum, distract yourself or eat a piece of candy
Can anxiety be fixed with medications?
I can be treated without medications, you just need to find appropriate techniques for you to control the symptoms. Medications are not a fix all solution
Can panic attacks be fixed with medications?
Medication is not a fix it all solution. Therapy and working on coping skills will help you gain control of the panic attacks. Medications should never be the first solution, but READ MORE
Medication is not a fix it all solution. Therapy and working on coping skills will help you gain control of the panic attacks. Medications should never be the first solution, but a temporary aid until you have learned to manage your panic attacks
Don't know what i am going through
Sounds more like low self-esteem and self-confidence
Can anxiety be treated with antidepressants?
It can help but is not necessary
Can depression be controlled?
Depression is not permanent. Depression can come and go just like the cold or the flu. It's a chemical imbalance that does not necessarily need to be treated with medications either. READ MORE
Depression is not permanent. Depression can come and go just like the cold or the flu. It's a chemical imbalance that does not necessarily need to be treated with medications either. Depending on your food intake you can actually take supplements that can alleviate some of the symptoms but you need to know when and what contributed to your depression to help control and put it in remission. Coping skills, self care, sleep and eating habits are of the most important in treating depression
What depression treatment is the best?
Cognitive behavioral therapy is the most effective for depression. There are several different ways to treat depression but it all depends on what the underlying cause of your READ MORE
Cognitive behavioral therapy is the most effective for depression. There are several different ways to treat depression but it all depends on what the underlying cause of your depression is and it would be advisable to talk to a therapist in regards to that and find the most efficient coping skills and self-care protocol to help you overcome the depression. Sometimes depression can also be due to a medical condition especially if you're a female it can be due to hormone imbalance particularly your thyroid if you are male you should get your testosterone levels checked
Is psychotherapy good after divorce?
Yes, it will help you process the loss and changes that you will and are experiencing from the divorce.
Can anxiety be controlled without medications?
Yes, anxiety can be controlled without medication. It takes practice but you can do it.
Can you fix drug addiction?
Mental health or addiction is not about fixing an issue it's about altering
Is alcoholism curable?
Alcohol ism is not a disease it is an addiction and to defeat the addiction your friend needs to attend AA groups, individual therapy and go to rehab. Your friend needs cognitive READ MORE
Alcohol ism is not a disease it is an addiction and to defeat the addiction your friend needs to attend AA groups, individual therapy and go to rehab. Your friend needs cognitive restructuring to help change the links that they made with alcohol and other things in life.
Is therapy better than antidepressants for anxiety?
Yes, I think medication should never be the first option, but if the client needs the extra boost until they make progress then medications might be an option. Medications are READ MORE
Yes, I think medication should never be the first option, but if the client needs the extra boost until they make progress then medications might be an option. Medications are not a cure all, you have to do work to overcome and learn how to deal with the anxiety and/or depressive symptoms. SSRIs were created to help you get over the initial hurdle, but they were not truly created for long term use, even though many people especially in the US take long term.
How long is a psychotherapy course for anxiety?
That all depends on the severity of your anxiety, the causes, your environment, your current coping skills, amongst other varying degrees of techniques that can be helpful or detrimental. READ MORE
That all depends on the severity of your anxiety, the causes, your environment, your current coping skills, amongst other varying degrees of techniques that can be helpful or detrimental. So the typical is about 12 to 24 sessions however some people do great after a month or two and some people need a year or two so it depends on your willingness to cooperate with the providers suggestions and your willingness to change behaviors to improve your anxiety
Can you treat alcohol addiction with medications?
There is antabuse, it will make you nauseated and reluctant to drink alcohol. But the best course of action is individual and group therapy, as well well as support groups like READ MORE
There is antabuse, it will make you nauseated and reluctant to drink alcohol. But the best course of action is individual and group therapy, as well well as support groups like AA
