I'm pursuing several avenues of referral, and I thought, why not post it right here, to my neighbors?
rflip_99@yahoo.com
Town Square
Can anyone recommend a female therapist for a depressed teen?
Original post made by Reed, Midtown, on Jan 9, 2009
I'm pursuing several avenues of referral, and I thought, why not post it right here, to my neighbors?
rflip_99@yahoo.com
Comments (5)
Posted by Kate
a resident of Duveneck/St. Francis
on Jan 9, 2009 at 10:49 am
a resident of Duveneck/St. Francis
on Jan 9, 2009 at 10:49 am
Start with the Children's Health Council on Sand Hill Road!!
Posted by mom
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Jan 9, 2009 at 6:33 pm
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Jan 9, 2009 at 6:33 pm
Ask and seek help from your school counselors
Posted by Sharon
a resident of Midtown
on Jan 9, 2009 at 6:52 pm
a resident of Midtown
on Jan 9, 2009 at 6:52 pm
Make sure you hire someone with an MD after their name, MFCCs have only minimal training and supervision.
Most mood disorders have a biological cause and cure.
Posted by Mom
a resident of Palo Alto High School
on Jan 11, 2009 at 11:27 pm
a resident of Palo Alto High School
on Jan 11, 2009 at 11:27 pm
This topic was covered in the Town Forum last month. Here's the link: Web Link
Posted by OhlonePar
a resident of Duveneck/St. Francis
on Jan 13, 2009 at 2:18 pm
a resident of Duveneck/St. Francis
on Jan 13, 2009 at 2:18 pm
MDs prescribe drugs. If it's a situational depression, which it sounds like, then talk-therapy is fine. A PhD or a MFCC can be fine--as long as she can establish a good rapport with the girl. Often people with long-term issues will see an MD once a month for supervision of the drug treatment and then a PhD or MS for more frequent talk therapy.
Often insurance covers some treatment. In which case, you'll need to get the approved list of therapists. Then conduct some phone interviews to see who might be a fit. Different therapists have different takes on things--cognitive behaviorists, for example, might be right for changing a bad habit. This sounds more like a talking things out.
Good luck.
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