By FayeTori November 18, 2014
I love everything about this center, from my new counselor, to the programs you offer, a listening ear, and most of all the help from the heart ...read more
By Anonymous July 25, 2014
Walking into this guy's office was the beginning of an absolute nightmare. The guy is basically off in space the whole time, he acts somewhat intimidated by people's problems, and he is literally terrified of conflict; in short he is mostly incapable of competently performing his duties. Really, he amounts to nothing more than a glad-handing yes-man who seeks to enrich himself through his considerable fees, despite offering essentially nothing more than a cheaply decorated office replete with a creepy psychoanalyst eavesdropping, and supplying the occasional nod or pandering query. It is a great place to go if you want to waste cash and have your problems fester, or worse. ...read more
By tranp2001 May 09, 2012
excellent care, excellent service everyone is very nice ...read more
Counseling or Psychotherapy as it is called, is a healthy way of giving yourself an emotional lift. Confidential Christian Counseling Center is just that, it is confidential, Faith Based, Christian Counseling with a professional who took her time, talents and treasures to learn the medical, psychological, and spiritual aspects of counseling, and gave them to the Lord to be available to his people. Call Confidential Christian Counseling Center today for an appointment. 941-795-7986 ...read more
By Confidential Christian Counseling Center December 05, 2010
Often when I meet with clients I am struck by the fact that the mental health professions have done so little to educate the public on the difference between services provided by a Psychiatrist vs those of a Psychologist. So I thought I would write a little piece for purposes of public edification. You need to be good consumers of your physical AND mental health care so let's begin with an understanding of who's treating you and specifically how they are treating you. Individuals who are suffering from psychological distress which interferes with their day to day functioning have the option of addressing their symptoms from either a primarily medical model or a primary biopsychosocial model. The experts of the former model are known as Psychiatrists. The experts of the latter model are known as Psychologists. You'll notice in both cases I use the term "primarily" because in the real world very little can be reduced to an either/or dichotomy. When you are interested in a medical approach to your symptoms you are essentially seeking to rely upon a drug or chemical based solution to your psychological distress. In contrast, when you are interested in a biopsychosocial solution to the resolution of your suffering you have instead a desire to empower yourself to discover the broad array of life tools at your disposal that you can develop in order to learn self-regulation in a complex world. Again you would go to a Psychiatrist for the former and a Psychologist for the latter. As can be seen, these two knowledgeable disciplines approach mental health from two very different and distinct points on the proverbial elephant. Neither can be judged as right or wrong per se, only different. It's up to the consumer to determine what approach he/she is ready for. Chemical intervention is probably generally perceived as easier and more convenient (minus any drug side effects of course). In contrast, examining one's life from both an internal and external perspective for the purpose of gaining mastery of one's world can often be perceived as a more daunting and perhaps as such, less desirable approach. The prerequisite for the latter assumes that the individual is strong enough, courageous enough and autonomous enough to trust in the ability of their unconscious to guide them towards a more satisfactory experience of life without reliance on a substance to liberate them from psychological suffering. With the distinctions drawn, as I mentioned earlier things are not always clear cut in real life. The truth is, while the approaches are different in their emphasis, often the tools of each can be complementary indeed. It cannot be denied that basic physiological stabilization is for some a necessary prerequisite for a biopsychosocial treatment approach to be optimally effective. In such cases Psychologists are then in the position of working collaboratively with Psychiatrists to facilitate a foundationally firm nervous system before the teaching of self-mastery tools can commence. Likewise it is well known by Psychiatrists that medication treatment will not effectively treat certain symptoms of psychological distress. At such times Psychiatrists will refer their clients to Psychologists for the most efficacious solution to their distress. My point is, consumers need to better understand precisely what these two disciplines do to ameliorate psychological distress. Only then can one make an informed decision about the optimal treatment protocol for themselves. It is my hope that this short little piece has accomplished it's goal of empowering the consumer of mental health services through just a little bit of education. Sincerely, Jennie L. Robb, Ph.D. Licensed Psychologist Bradenton, FL 34202 (941) 320-6320 ...read more
By Jennie L. Robb, Ph.D., PLLC October 12, 2010
West Coast Stress Management Training, in Bradenton, teaches individuals HOW to TALK to the important others in their lives, to learn just what stress and anger are, and how to avoid them by attending 5 anger management sessions where conflict resolution, team building, and great self-esteem result! We have provided this service to individuals and organizations for the past 12 years throughout our local community and beyond. Call us for a FREE PHONE SESSION 941-907-4111, with Patricia. ...read more
By West Coast Stress Management Training October 20, 2007
Mental health care referral can be a scary process for many people. Going to a doctor or medical setting to get assessed for mental health services may be more scary than the mental illness. Although a doctor or qualified mental health provider will still have to approve the services, it is quite easy... ...read more
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder occurs in people who have suffered a significant trauma such as a victim of a violent crime, or a soldier who has been deployed to a combat zone. Often times, suffers of PTSD find themselves reliving the trauma which makes it difficult and stressful for them to mov... ...read more
