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Dr. Karen Fox, PH.D
Psychologist | Psychotherapy
Dr. Karen Fox is a psychologist practicing in San Diego, CA. Dr. Fox specializes in the treatment of mental health problems, and helps people to cope with their mental illnesses. As a psychologist, Dr. Fox evaluates and treats patients through a variety of methods, most typically being psychotherapy or talk therapy. Patients usually visit Dr. Fox 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.
32 years
Experience
Dr. Karen V. Fox, PH.D
- SAN DIEGO, CA
- CA School of Profes'l Psyc
- Accepting new patients
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Can anxiety be controlled?
Yes, anxiety can be treated with a combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy, combined with supportive psychotherapy, and may require medication for anxiety or depression, depending READ MORE
Yes, anxiety can be treated with a combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy, combined with supportive psychotherapy, and may require medication for anxiety or depression, depending on the severity of symptoms. A strong treatment alliance between an individual and therapist is optimal.
Is psychotherapy effective for bipolar disorder?
Yes, however successful psychotherapy depends on the patients' level of motivation and resources; the ability to form and nurture relationships. A patient who really commits to READ MORE
Yes, however successful psychotherapy depends on the patients' level of motivation and resources; the ability to form and nurture relationships.
A patient who really commits to working on themselves and their relationships will do well in psychotherapy. A collegial relationship with a psychiatrist who is prescribing is important, along with conjoint family sessions if needed.
A patient who really commits to working on themselves and their relationships will do well in psychotherapy. A collegial relationship with a psychiatrist who is prescribing is important, along with conjoint family sessions if needed.
Can psychotherapy make things worse?
It's possible that things may seem worse before they get better, when old dysfunctional patterns of behavior are broken and new behaviors, thoughts, and feelings need to be re-organized READ MORE
It's possible that things may seem worse before they get better, when old
dysfunctional patterns of behavior are broken and new behaviors, thoughts, and feelings need to be re-organized
dysfunctional patterns of behavior are broken and new behaviors, thoughts, and feelings need to be re-organized
Can nicotine addiction be fixed?
The individual needs to first go "cold turkey" off nicotine. Decreasing nicotine, over time is more dangerous, since it's easier to "just have one cigarette or puff" which supports READ MORE
The individual needs to first go "cold turkey" off nicotine. Decreasing nicotine, over time is more dangerous, since it's easier to "just have one cigarette or puff" which supports the addiction.
