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Health Encyclopedia: Meet Dr. Rick Wirtz

I am a licensed psychologist in Chestertown, Maryland and a senior partner in a group mental health practice, which serves children, adolescents and adults who are experiencing a wide spectrum of emotional and psychological difficulties. I received a Doctor of Psychology degree from Baylor University in 1984 and have been in practice since that time. In my daily practice, I work mostly with adults in individual psychotherapy of depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties and trauma-related di...

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Expert & Community Posts

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Counseling and Dementia: Part One
By Leah , Health Expert

...Considering all the above, I have decided to go into counseling. It isn't the first time. I'm... Read more »

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Depression Interview on the Radio Saturday
By Teri Robert , Health Expert

...depressive disorder? When do we need medications, counseling, therapy? Are medications... Read more »

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Signs of Teen Depression
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert

...per cent experience an emotional disorder such as depression. Because the teen years are often... Read more »

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Stress and Depression in Rheumatoid Arthritis
By Christine Miller , Health Expert

...minor episodes of depression may respond well to counseling sessions alone. Other... Read more »

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Aging and Depression: Be Vigilant About Monitoring Your Elders’ Mental Health
By Carol Bradley Bursack , Health Expert

...member with this chronic disease. Medication and/or counseling can be used to treat depression,... Read more »

Health Guide

Meet Dr. Rick Wirtz
...inspired to work with individuals diagnosed with cancer. The opportunity to provide assessment and counseling to adults with cancer, and their family members, began when I became the director of... Read more »
Depression
...have moderate to severe depression, the most effective treatment plan will likely be a combination of counseling and medication. Call your health care provider if Call 911, a... Read more »
Adolescent depression
...severe depressive symptoms. Open communication with your teen can help identify depression earlier. Counseling may help teens deal with periods of low mood. Cognitive behavioral therapy, which... Read more »
Major depression
...regularly Learning how to relax and manage stress Maintaining good sleep habits Counseling may help you through times of grief, stress, or low mood. Family therapy may be... Read more »
ADHD and Depression
...food products that may interfere with the effectiveness of the medication. Psychotherapy or Counseling Psychotherapy or Counseling can help a patient to develop life skills and... Read more »

Medications

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...drug. You must also have monthly pregnancy-avoidance counseling from your doctor. Do not use... Read more »

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