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Allan E. Ribbler, PhD

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Specializes in: Neuropsychology, Psychology and Social Work
Professional interests include: anxiety, forensic evaluations, diagnostic evaluation, and more.
3471 N Federal Highway Suite 508
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306

Allan E. Ribbler, PhD is a neuropsychologist in Fort Lauderdale, FL specializing in neuropsychology, psychology and social work. Allan E. Ribbler, PhD is affiliated with Holy Cross Hospital.

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3471 N Federal Highway Suite 508
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306
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410 Nw 74th Avenue
Plantation, FL 33317
(954) 321-1980
(954) 321-0747
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Some issues Allan E. Ribbler, PhD can help you with:

Anxiety

Anxiety is a generic name given to a variety of conditions characterized by unusual amounts of fear and worry, especially unrealistic fears and tension. People who suffer from anxiety often are aware that their fears are irrational, but that knowledge does not make the feeling of being scared and anxious go away. To qualify as anxiety, symptoms must last for 6 months or more and interfere with the way a person lives their daily life. Some cases may be mild, where, for example, a person simply avoids certain situations. Other cases can be severe enough to be disabling.

Some of the specific conditions covered under the general label of anxiety include:

  • Generalized anxiety disorder
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder
  • Phobias
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder
  • Social phobia
  • Panic disorder

Collectively, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issues diagnosed in the United States -- even more common than depression. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with anxiety, and it is extremely common for a person with anxiety to have another illness at the same time, such as depression, a physical illness, or substance abuse.

Treatment for anxiety usually involves medication and psychotherapy together. Medications used may include antidepressants (which also work for anxiety), anti-anxiety medications, or beta blockers (which can be used to control the physical symptoms of anxiety). Psychotherapy can be useful to teach patients new ways of thinking and reacting so that they can manage their feelings of worry and fear. Support groups can also be very effective for anxiety, and they can be a form of treatment themselves for social phobias. Stress management, relaxation techniques, and meditation all help reduce feelings of anxiety or of being out of control. Finally, having a strong support network of family and friends is an excellent way to help manage the difficulties of life with anxiety.

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive-behavioral therapy, or CBT, is a form of psychotherapy or treatment for mental illness. It comes in a variety of methods, but the basic concept behind all CBT is the same -- thoughts cause feelings, which cause actions. If someone wishes to change problematic behaviors or emotions in their lives, they need to start by changing their thoughts. CBT examines ideas and looks for patterns that may be causing harmful actions. The therapist helps patients modify those thought patterns and, in doing so, helps them feel better and cope more effectively.

CBT is one of the most widely studied forms of psychotherapy, and it has been shown to be extremely effective for a variety of mental illnesses. Some of the issues that respond well to CBT include mood disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse, sleep disorders, and psychotic disorders. In some cases, CBT has been shown to be as effective or even more effective than medication. One of the interesting things that the scientific study of CBT has shown is that CBT actually changes the way the brain works, physically improving its function.

CBT differs from traditional psychotherapy in a few key ways. One of the most important distinctions is the emphasis on the power and responsibility of the patient in CBT. The patient will be encouraged to be the one asking the questions in CBT therapy, and most patients are assigned homework to complete outside of therapy sessions. There is a concept in CBT that everyone has power the power to change how they feel, even if they cannot control the situation, and this can be very empowering for patients. Because of this power shift, the therapist-client relationship is not as critical to success in CBT as it is in other modes of therapy. Patients should still get along well with their therapists, but they do not need a deep, dependent emotional connection to them. Finally, because CBT often treats a specific issue or problem, it is usually shorter in duration than traditional therapy. While some therapies may continue for years, CBT lasts on average just 16 sessions.

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

  • Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
  • Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
  • A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
  • Unusual sleep or eating habits
  • Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
  • Physical aches and pains
  • Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

In The News 

“Psychologist Allan Ribbler will discuss how families can cope when a child is diagnosed with a developmental disability and how that can create resentment, marital stress and sibling rivalry.”—"NOTABLES", South Florida Sun-Sentinel, September 2004
“Guest speaker Dr. Allan Ribbler, neuropsychologist, will discuss "Neuropsychological Aspects of Attention Deficit Disorders."”—"ATTENTION DISORDER DISCUSSED T", South Florida Sun-Sentinel, May 1997

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Allan E. Ribbler, PhD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

individual therapy

By Affordability:

individual therapy
mental health therapy
talk therapy

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Florida, Allan E. Ribbler, PhD performed more individual therapy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for individual therapy, mental health therapy, and talk therapy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Allan E. Ribbler, PhD treated as a neuropsychologist in Fort Lauderdale, FL during 2012 were mental health therapy, diagnostic evaluation and counseling services.

Volume of procedures performed by Allan E. Ribbler, PhD for Medicare patients.

counseling services 116
diagnostic evaluation 121
mental health therapy 442

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Allan E. Ribbler, PhD treated as a neuropsychologist in Fort Lauderdale, FL during 2013 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Allan E. Ribbler, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 340

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Allan E. Ribbler, PhD.

Gender
Male 70
Female 96
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 147
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 48
From 75 to 84 57
85 and over 39
Less than 65 22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Allan E. Ribbler, PhD in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 17
Ischemic Heart Disease 59
Depression 66
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 22
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 35
Dementia 25
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Allan E. Ribbler, PhD treated as a neuropsychologist in Fort Lauderdale, FL during 2014 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Allan E. Ribbler, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 292

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Allan E. Ribbler, PhD.

Gender
Male 50
Female 69
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 107
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 38
From 75 to 84 42
85 and over 23
Less than 65 16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Allan E. Ribbler, PhD in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 16
Ischemic Heart Disease 61
Depression 74
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 24
Heart Failure 27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 32
Dementia 32
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Allan E. Ribbler, PhD treated as a neuropsychologist in Fort Lauderdale, FL during 2015 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Allan E. Ribbler, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 388

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Allan E. Ribbler, PhD.

Gender
Male 174
Female 214
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 356
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 124
From 75 to 84 128
85 and over 96
Less than 65 40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Allan E. Ribbler, PhD in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 23
Ischemic Heart Disease 61
Depression 74
Chronic Kidney Disease 49
Asthma 22
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 30
Heart Failure 39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 30
Diabetes 34
Dementia 46
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Allan E. Ribbler, PhD treated as a neuropsychologist in Fort Lauderdale, FL during 2016 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Allan E. Ribbler, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 501

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Allan E. Ribbler, PhD.

Gender
Male 79
Female 104
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 171
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 66
From 75 to 84 70
85 and over 31
Less than 65 16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Allan E. Ribbler, PhD in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 18
Ischemic Heart Disease 48
Depression 68
Chronic Kidney Disease 44
Asthma 33
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 28
Heart Failure 26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 30
Diabetes 33
Dementia 50
Cancer 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Allan E. Ribbler, PhD treated as a neuropsychologist in Fort Lauderdale, FL during 2017 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Allan E. Ribbler, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 487

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Allan E. Ribbler, PhD.

Gender
Male 75
Female 86
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 143
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 53
From 75 to 84 60
85 and over 31
Less than 65 17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Allan E. Ribbler, PhD in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 23
Ischemic Heart Disease 50
Depression 73
Chronic Kidney Disease 45
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 31
Dementia 52
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Allan E. Ribbler, PhD treated as a neuropsychologist in Fort Lauderdale, FL during 2018 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Allan E. Ribbler, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 432

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Allan E. Ribbler, PhD.

Gender
Male 80
Female 85
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 151
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 51
From 75 to 84 61
85 and over 34
Less than 65 19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Allan E. Ribbler, PhD in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 15
Ischemic Heart Disease 50
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 31
Dementia 48
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Allan E. Ribbler, PhD treated as a neuropsychologist in Fort Lauderdale, FL during 2019 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Allan E. Ribbler, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 545

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Allan E. Ribbler, PhD.

Gender
Male 101
Female 120
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 197
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 88
From 75 to 84 91
85 and over 23
Less than 65 19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Allan E. Ribbler, PhD in 2019

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 18
Ischemic Heart Disease 49
Depression 73
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 27
Dementia 51
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Allan E. Ribbler, PhD treated as a neuropsychologist in Fort Lauderdale, FL during 2020 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Allan E. Ribbler, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 678

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Allan E. Ribbler, PhD.

Gender
Male 87
Female 99
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 160
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 88
From 75 to 84 59
85 and over 22
Less than 65 17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Allan E. Ribbler, PhD in 2020

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 73
Stroke 18
Ischemic Heart Disease 49
Depression 68
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 29
Dementia 45
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Allan E. Ribbler, PhD treated as a neuropsychologist in Fort Lauderdale, FL during 2021 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Allan E. Ribbler, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 643

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Allan E. Ribbler, PhD.

Gender
Male 105
Female 82
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 162
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 81
From 75 to 84 70
85 and over 21
Less than 65 15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Allan E. Ribbler, PhD in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 51
Depression 70
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 32
Dementia 46
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Allan E. Ribbler, PhD treated as a neuropsychologist in Fort Lauderdale, FL during 2022 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Allan E. Ribbler, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 589

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Allan E. Ribbler, PhD.

Gender
Male 83
Female 68
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 133
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 49
From 75 to 84 63
85 and over 21
Less than 65 18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Allan E. Ribbler, PhD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 23
Ischemic Heart Disease 42
Depression 62
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 19
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 30
Dementia 25
Cancer 21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Allan E. Ribbler, PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Allan E. Ribbler, PhD treated as a neuropsychologist in Fort Lauderdale, FL were mental health therapy, diagnostic evaluation and counseling services.

counseling services 116
diagnostic evaluation 121
mental health therapy 485

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Allan E. Ribbler, PhD.

Gender
Male 82
Female 93
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 157
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 63
85 and over 31
Less than 65 18
65 to 74 62

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Allan E. Ribbler, PhD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Allan E. Ribbler, PhD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 16
Ischemic Heart Disease 47
Depression 63
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 11
Osteoporosis 13
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 28
Atrial Fibrillation 19
Dementia 38
Cancer 15

Education & Training

He has a state license in Florida.

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Allan E. Ribbler, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Holy Cross Hospital

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Biography

Dr. Allan Ribbler specializes in social work, psychology, and neuropsychology and practices in Fort Lauderdale, FL and Plantation, FL. His clinical interests include psychoeducation, behavioral medicine, and geriatric consultation. He is affiliated with Holy Cross Hospital. Dr. Ribbler has an open panel in Fort Lauderdale, FL according to Holy Cross Hospital.

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