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Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Sep 20, 20212 min read
Psychotherapy Providers: Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
California became the 50th state to license professional counselors when the Governor signed SB 788 on October 11, 2009. The bill became...
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Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Sep 17, 20211 min read
Starting Psychotherapy: So Many Titles
I wanted to spend several posts discussing what it's like to start psychotherapy because I know it's a daunting prospect for many people....
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Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Sep 16, 20212 min read
Meeting a New Psychiatrist: Your First Treatment Plan
After explaining their assessment, your psychiatrist will make recommendations on a treatment plan they think will be safe and effective....
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Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Sep 15, 20211 min read
Meeting a New Psychiatrist: The Assessment
After several sessions with a new psychiatrist, the two of you should have been able to cover quite a bit of information including: -What...
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Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Sep 14, 20211 min read
Meeting a New Psychiatrist: Screening Studies
After completing a detailed review of your medical care via other providers, psychiatrists will then try to determine if there are any...
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Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Sep 13, 20211 min read
Meeting a New Psychiatrist: The Physical Exam
There’s a lot of out of date imagery of psychiatry circulating the popular media. One of those images is of a psychiatrist with a couch,...
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Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Sep 10, 20212 min read
Meeting a New Psychiatrist: Bring Your Prescriptions Please
I previously wrote that I would discuss the new patient medical workup in more detail, as it can sometimes be an intimidating thought for...
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Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Sep 9, 20211 min read
Playing is Small Talk for Kids
Sometimes I meet guardians who are surprised to hear I might spend a few sessions with a kid just...playing. My training doesn't go away....
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Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Sep 8, 20211 min read
A New Series: Starting Psychotherapy
What To Expect is a series about making psychiatric care a little more understandable and accessible. Psychotherapy plays such central...
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Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Sep 7, 20211 min read
Meeting a New Psychiatrist: Checking Your General Health
While some patients may only need psychotherapy, many patients will also need some form of medication. A psychiatrist is a physician who...
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Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Aug 27, 20211 min read
Meeting a New Psychiatrist: Substance Use
After reviewing any past psychiatric symptoms and treatment, most psychiatrists will spend some time learning about any past and any...
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Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Aug 26, 20211 min read
Meeting a New Psychiatrist: Past Psychiatric Symptoms and Treatments
After getting a detailed understanding of your concerns, your psychiatrist will then usually focus on gathering a very detailed history...
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Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Aug 25, 20211 min read
The Toy Toolkit: Mild Distractions
I always try to keep a few toys around that people can play with while still trying to have a conversation. Some people call them...
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Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Aug 21, 20211 min read
I really love this quote
I really love this quote. I first saw it in a hospital conference room, and this picture has been on my phone ever since. I love it...
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Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Aug 20, 20212 min read
Let’s Meet in Person: The Challenge of the Camera Window
I previously posted about how I prefer to work with patients in-person. That’s still my preference, even now when meeting with someone in...
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Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Aug 18, 20211 min read
The Toy Toolkit: Dollhouses
Like dolls, dollhouses give me a way to see how kids think of homes or even daily routines. A good dollhouse is pretty generic. I like...
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Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Aug 18, 20211 min read
The Toy Toolkit: Dolls
Honestly, I used to find dolls really creepy! They never quite look like a kid, a teen, or an adult. I just didn't get them. But over...
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Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Aug 18, 20211 min read
Let's talk about toys
I think as we get ready to open our new location, I'll spend a few posts talking about TOYS. Child psychiatrists love toys. Yes, they...
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Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Aug 18, 20211 min read
Let's try something new!
I met an amazingly thoughtful person who made me realize that social media can also be used to spread positive ideas and education. And...
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