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Paul Gunser, PSYD

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Specializes in: Psychology
Professional interests include: depression, neuropsychological testing, panic disorder, and more.
1250 Central Park Avenue #2
Yonkers, NY 10704

Paul Gunser, PSYD is a psychologist in Millerton, NY specializing in psychology.

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Office Locations

1 John Street
Millerton, NY 12546
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1250 Central Park Avenue #2
Yonkers, NY 10704
(914) 965-1179
(914) 965-1859
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Some issues Paul Gunser, PSYD can help you with:

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common disorders diagnosed in children. Nine percent of children in the USA have been diagnosed with ADHD. Symptoms, which include hyperactivity and difficulty maintaining focus or paying attention, can last into adulthood for some patients. Boys are four times as likely to be diagnosed as girls, although experts don't know why this is.

There are three main types of ADHD:

  • Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive types show symptoms such as constant fidgeting, talking non-stop, touching everything, having trouble sitting still and waiting their turn, and interrupting others.
  • Predominantly inattentive types tend to be distracted, get bored and wander off during tasks, forget things or instructions, daydream, and appear not to be listening. This type is sometimes misdiagnosed because they are not hyperactive and there are fewer behavior issues.
  • Combined types show symptoms from both categories. This is actually the most common type of ADHD.

When diagnosing ADHD, it is important to rule out other issues that may be causing the symptoms. Seizure disorders, hearing loss, anxiety, and domestic problems are some examples of problems that can cause behaviors similar to those seen with ADHD.

Treatment can include stimulant medications, behavioral therapy to teach patients ways to navigate their world and control symptoms better, and accommodations at school or work. A structured environment (with lots of organization and well-defined rules) seems to help most kids with ADHD function at their best.

ADHD is mainly thought of as a disorder that affects children, but symptoms can last into adulthood for a third to half of those diagnosed. In adults, ADHD has similar symptoms as when it is seen in children: impulsive behavior, difficulty maintaining focus, being easily distracted, or a tendency to fidget. These symptoms can cause problems in a patient's careers and relationships. Additionally, adults with ADHD are at increased risk for substance abuse. Medications can be an important part of treatment for adults, as well as stress reduction techniques and organization skills training. Specialized ADHD coaches can help adults with ADHD manage their symptoms and succeed in all areas of their life.

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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Paul Gunser, PSYD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Paul Gunser, PSYD treated during 2013 were depression, high cholesterol, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 63
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 41
Dementia 44
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Paul Gunser, PSYD.

Gender
Male 17
Female 18
Age
From 65 to 74 16
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Paul Gunser, PSYD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Paul Gunser, PSYD treated during 2014 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 57
Depression 71
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 31
Heart Failure 40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 40
Diabetes 46
Dementia 34
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Paul Gunser, PSYD treated as a psychologist in Millerton, NY during 2015 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Paul Gunser, PSYD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 57

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Paul Gunser, PSYD.

Age
From 65 to 74 22
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Paul Gunser, PSYD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Paul Gunser, PSYD treated during 2015 were depression, high cholesterol, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 64
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Paul Gunser, PSYD treated as a psychologist in Millerton, NY during 2016 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Paul Gunser, PSYD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 124

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Paul Gunser, PSYD.

Age
From 65 to 74 12
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Paul Gunser, PSYD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Paul Gunser, PSYD treated during 2016 were depression, hypertension, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 60
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 52
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Paul Gunser, PSYD treated as a psychologist in Millerton, NY during 2017 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Paul Gunser, PSYD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 102

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Paul Gunser, PSYD.

Gender
Male 12
Female 13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Paul Gunser, PSYD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Paul Gunser, PSYD treated during 2017 were depression, high cholesterol, hypertension and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 48
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 52
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 64
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Paul Gunser, PSYD treated as a psychologist in Millerton, NY during 2018 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Paul Gunser, PSYD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 111

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Paul Gunser, PSYD.

Gender
Male 21
Female 15
Age
From 65 to 74 18
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Paul Gunser, PSYD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Paul Gunser, PSYD treated during 2018 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 72
Depression 69
Chronic Kidney Disease 61
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 72
Dementia 39
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Paul Gunser, PSYD treated as a psychologist in Millerton, NY during 2019 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Paul Gunser, PSYD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 91

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Paul Gunser, PSYD.

Gender
Male 14
Female 13
Age
From 65 to 74 11
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Paul Gunser, PSYD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Paul Gunser, PSYD treated during 2019 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 44
Depression 70
Chronic Kidney Disease 59
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 48
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Paul Gunser, PSYD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Paul Gunser, PSYD treated during 2020 were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 67
Depression 52
Chronic Kidney Disease 57
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 52
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Paul Gunser, PSYD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Paul Gunser, PSYD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol and depression.

Hypertension 0
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 69
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Paul Gunser, PSYD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Paul Gunser, PSYD treated as a psychologist in Millerton, NY were mental health therapy.

mental health therapy 97

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Paul Gunser, PSYD.

Gender
Male 7
Female 6
Age
75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0
65 to 74 8

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Paul Gunser, PSYD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Paul Gunser, PSYD treated were high cholesterol, depression, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 73
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 52
Depression 70
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 0
Osteoporosis 0
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 4
Diabetes 41
Atrial Fibrillation 3
Cancer 0
Dementia 13

Education & Training

He has a state license in New York.

Licensed In: New York

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Biography

Dr. Paul Gunser specializes in psychology and practices in Yonkers, NY. Dr. Gunser has obtained a license to practice in New York.