Dene S. Berman, PSYCHOLOGIST, PhD, ABPP is a psychologist in Beavercreek, OH specializing in psychology.
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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:
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.
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:
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.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health disorder that people may develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. PTSD causes recurring nightmares, flashbacks, and disturbing memories about the traumatic event. It is frequently triggered by particularly intense and life-threatening incidents. For example, someone involved in a serious car accident may have severe anxiety about the accident months or even years later. War veterans and people involved in armed conflict are particularly prone to developing PTSD. In decades past, PTSD was called shellshock and was used to describe the negative emotions that soldiers endured from war. Today, medical professionals who treat PTSD recognize that it can occur in all types of people and can result from all types of traumatic incidents. It is not known exactly why some people develop PTSD, although PTSD frequently arises from:
People who have experienced significant and repeated trauma are more likely to develop PTSD. Those who have disorders like depression or a family history of depression may also be more prone to PTSD. PTSD symptoms typically begin one month to one year following the traumatic event. There are four main categories of PTSD symptoms:
The intensity and frequency of these symptoms can vary over time. PTSD symptoms may suddenly return after disappearing for years. Many PTSD patients find treatment helps to gradually reduce their symptoms over time.
The most common treatments for PTSD are psychotherapy and oral medications. Psychotherapy for PTSD can include cognitive therapy (therapy to change thought patterns), exposure therapy (therapy to confront memories of the traumatic incident) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy (EMDR). EMDR integrates exposure therapy with guided eye movements to help patients confront and process their trauma. Certain oral medications may help with PTSD, such as antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications. Self-care, support groups, and relaxation may also benefit those with PTSD.
The path to overcoming PTSD can be long and challenging and people with PTSD can benefit greatly by seeking professional treatment from a mental health care provider. Treatment can reduce PTSD symptoms, provide essential coping strategies, and improve one's quality of life.
The top procedures that Dene S. Berman, PSYCHOLOGIST, PhD, ABPP treated as a psychologist in Beavercreek, OH during 2012 were diagnostic evaluation.
Volume of procedures performed by Dene S. Berman, PSYCHOLOGIST, PhD, ABPP for Medicare patients.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dene S. Berman, PSYCHOLOGIST, PhD, ABPP.
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Volume of procedures performed by Dene S. Berman, PSYCHOLOGIST, PhD, ABPP for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dene S. Berman, PSYCHOLOGIST, PhD, ABPP treated as a psychologist in Beavercreek, OH were diagnostic evaluation.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dene S. Berman, PSYCHOLOGIST, PhD, ABPP treated were hypertension, depression, high cholesterol and asthma.
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| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
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He has a state license in Ohio.
Licensed In: Ohio
Dene S. Berman, PSYCHOLOGIST, PhD, ABPP has a good overall rating with an average of 2.5 out of 5 stars based on 3 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dene S. Berman, PSYCHOLOGIST, PhD, ABPP from all over the web to help you find the right in Beavercreek, OH.
I wanted to write a review of Dene Berman based on a recent experience I had with him and his office, LifeSpan Counseling. Dr. Berman was recommended to me for an evaluation needed for a court case. It was explained to me that $3000 was required for the evaluation itself and $1800 for possible testimony which was to be scheduled at a later date - a few months afterward the evaluation. It was agreed in writing that the $1800 would be returned if Dr. Berman’s testimony in court was not needed – as long as 30 days notice of cancellation was provided. Dr. Berman’s office demanded all monies be paid by certified check upfront – no exceptions. It turned out that after the initial evaluation, Dr. Berman’s testimony was not needed after all, so I called his office and left a message that I wished to cancel. No response from the office. A few days later I emailed the office in writing that I did not need his court testimonial and wished to have the $1800 returned. No response. Eventually, the office called back and explained Dr. Berman was a very important person and even though I signed a contract stating the 30 day cancellation/refund policy, Dr. Berman “had to make special accommodations with his work schedule to allow the dates for the court testimonial, so the $1800 could not be returned for this reason alone.” I had no knowledge of this whatsoever. After continued ignored messages and phone calls, I visited the office in person a few weeks later in order to obtain the refund. The office changed their reasons again and said “No, Dr. Berman had special vacation plans that had to be adjusted for these dates” and therefore I was out of luck on getting these monies returned. I was also told that “I just didn’t understand how important Dr. Berman is and how valuable his time is”. Upon pursing this further, Dr. Berman himself wrote a letter to me explaining that my email of cancellation was received 29 days in advance, not 30 days. Therefore, he was entirely entitled to keep this money. Unbelievable! The audacity of this fellow to make up one excuse after the other, then to believe he is entirely justified to keep nearly $2000 for doing absolutely nothing. I live out of the country (Dr. Berman is fully aware of this fact), therefore, there is effectively nothing I can do about pursuing this matter legally and he knows it. I have never been so disgusted by this experience and by how poorly Dr. Berman and his office have conducted themselves in this matter. Needless to say, I would never recommend Dr. Berman or LifeSpan Counseling to anyone. Dr. Berman, I hope you did enjoy your summer holiday vacation - perhaps you took a really nice cruise vacation or perhaps a wilderness camping trip which could easily be paid for using these funds that were not returned to me. You apparently need this money far more than I. Shame on you, Dr. Berman.
Dr. Dene Berman is a psychology specialist in Dayton, OH and Beavercreek, OH. His average patient rating is 2.5 stars (out of 5). Dr. Berman's areas of expertise include the following: behavioral medicine, crisis intervention, and behavioral therapy.
