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Dr. F Richard Blue, PhD

(Dr. F. Richard Blue, PHD)
Specializes in: Psychology
Professional interests include: anxiety, parenting issues, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and more.
6100 Lake Forrest Drive Suite 510
Atlanta, GA 30328

Dr. F Richard Blue, PhD is a psychologist in Atlanta, GA specializing in psychology.

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6100 Lake Forrest Drive Suite 510
Atlanta, GA 30328
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Some issues Dr. F Richard Blue, PhD can help you with:

Addictions

Addictions are chronic diseases of compulsive or uncontrollable behavior which may have adverse health effects. Addictions can include substance abuse (such as the abuse of opioids, alcohol, or prescription drugs) and certain non-drug related behaviors, such as gambling or video games. People with addictions may experience an uncontrollable urge to use substances or perform certain activities, although these behaviors may be harmful to themselves and others.

Those suffering with a substance abuse addiction are often unable to cease their behavior without some form of medical intervention. Studies have found that repeat use of certain drugs can figuratively rewire the brain, resulting in alterations to neural pathways associated with dopamine. This means that repeat drug users may become reliant on consuming the substance in order to function. For example, those with alcohol addiction ("alcoholism") become physically dependent on alcohol and may experience extreme withdrawal symptoms when avoiding alcohol entirely; in rare cases, medically unsupervised withdrawal can lead to death.

Behavioral addictions are similar to substance abuse addictions; however, people with behavioral addictions are addicted to a behavior or emotion associated with certain behaviors, as opposed to drugs. In addition to gambling, common behavioral addictions include food, video games, social media, shopping, and pornography addictions. When performing the activity, people experience euphoria (a rush of dopamine) that slowly lessens over time, meaning they build a tolerance and dependency on a behavior. For example, people who are addicted to shopping may need to purchase more items or spend more money to feel the same rush that once fueled their addiction.

Addictions can be assessed through a variety of means such as diagnostic screening, abuse assessment, or psychiatric evaluation. Treatment can help patients recover from their addictions and manage mental and physical health conditions related to their addiction. People with addictions may be treated in rehabilitative treatment facilities, hospitals, and other clinical settings.

Addiction treatment for substance abuse may include:

  • Detoxification (withdrawal from an addictive substance)
  • Pharmacotherapy (prescription medications), such as buprenorphine-naloxone (Suboxone), disulfiram, and naltrexone to ease withdrawal symptoms
  • Overdose treatment, such as the administration of naloxone (also known as Narcan)

Addiction treatments for both substance abuse and behavioral addictions may include:

  • Addiction therapy and psychiatric care, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Prescription medicine for co-occurring psychiatric disorders
  • Twelve-step programs and support groups, such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Food Addicts Anonymous (FA)

Addiction treatment has expanded to include care for patient substance abuse in non-clinical settings. A number of community programs now provide at-risk substance users a safe place or means to use drugs and mobile doctor's services for drug-associated illnesses and injuries. Behavioral addictions are also gaining increased attention as researchers and mental health professionals seek to better understand and treat them. For example, some researchers are assessing the connections between video game addiction and childhood risk factors. More and more, mental health experts are recognizing the importance of meeting people with addictions where they are at, using more advanced treatments. Addiction treatment is intended to care for people with addictions with compassion and respect.

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.

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.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. F Richard Blue, PhD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Affordability:

individual therapy
mental health therapy
talk therapy

In 2023, Dr. F Richard Blue, PhD had a list price for individual therapy, mental health therapy, and talk therapy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Georgia. 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.

Top 25%

By Volume:

individual therapy

In 2013, Dr. F Richard Blue, PhD performed more individual therapy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Georgia.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. F Richard Blue, PhD treated as a psychologist in Atlanta, GA during 2013 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. F Richard Blue, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 178

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. F Richard Blue, PhD.

Gender
Male 11
Female 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. F Richard Blue, PhD treated as a psychologist in Atlanta, GA during 2014 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. F Richard Blue, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 384

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. F Richard Blue, PhD.

Gender
Male 16
Female 23
Age
From 65 to 74 27
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. F Richard Blue, PhD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. F Richard Blue, PhD treated during 2014 were high cholesterol, hypertension and depression.

Hypertension 46
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 41
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

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. F Richard Blue, PhD treated as a psychologist in Atlanta, GA during 2015 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. F Richard Blue, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 433

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. F Richard Blue, PhD.

Gender
Male 38
Female 54
Age
From 65 to 74 58
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. F Richard Blue, PhD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. F Richard Blue, PhD treated during 2015 were high cholesterol, depression and hypertension.

Hypertension 39
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 39
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

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. F Richard Blue, PhD treated as a psychologist in Atlanta, GA during 2016 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. F Richard Blue, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 421

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. F Richard Blue, PhD.

Gender
Male 16
Female 22
Age
From 65 to 74 19
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. F Richard Blue, PhD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. F Richard Blue, PhD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol and depression.

Hypertension 53
High Cholesterol 45
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 37
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

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. F Richard Blue, PhD treated as a psychologist in Atlanta, GA during 2017 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. F Richard Blue, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 490

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. F Richard Blue, PhD.

Gender
Male 20
Female 22
Age
From 65 to 74 21
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. F Richard Blue, PhD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. F Richard Blue, PhD treated during 2017 were high cholesterol, depression, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 43
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 50
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

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. F Richard Blue, PhD treated as a psychologist in Atlanta, GA during 2018 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. F Richard Blue, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 480

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. F Richard Blue, PhD.

Gender
Male 15
Female 23
Age
From 65 to 74 21
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. F Richard Blue, PhD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. F Richard Blue, PhD treated during 2018 were high cholesterol, depression, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 37
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 47
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

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. F Richard Blue, PhD treated as a psychologist in Atlanta, GA during 2019 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. F Richard Blue, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 505

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. F Richard Blue, PhD.

Gender
Male 14
Female 20
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 Dr. F Richard Blue, PhD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. F Richard Blue, PhD treated during 2019 were high cholesterol, depression, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 50
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 56
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

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. F Richard Blue, PhD treated as a psychologist in Atlanta, GA during 2020 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. F Richard Blue, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 558

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. F Richard Blue, PhD.

Gender
Male 17
Female 23
Age
From 65 to 74 27
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. F Richard Blue, PhD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. F Richard Blue, PhD treated during 2020 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 50
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

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. F Richard Blue, PhD treated as a psychologist in Atlanta, GA during 2021 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. F Richard Blue, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 489

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. F Richard Blue, PhD.

Gender
Male 19
Female 19
Age
From 65 to 74 27
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. F Richard Blue, PhD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. F Richard Blue, PhD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 53
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 39
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

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. F Richard Blue, PhD treated as a psychologist in Atlanta, GA during 2022 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. F Richard Blue, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 508

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. F Richard Blue, PhD.

Gender
Male 22
Female 22
Age
From 65 to 74 29
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. F Richard Blue, PhD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. F Richard Blue, PhD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 57
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 36
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

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. F Richard Blue, PhD treated as a psychologist in Atlanta, GA during 2023 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. F Richard Blue, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 446

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. F Richard Blue, PhD.

Gender
Male 20
Female 18
Age
From 65 to 74 24
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. F Richard Blue, PhD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. F Richard Blue, PhD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 47
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 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. F Richard Blue, PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. F Richard Blue, PhD treated as a psychologist in Atlanta, GA were mental health therapy.

mental health therapy 444

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. F Richard Blue, PhD.

Gender
Male 18
Female 23
Age
75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0
65 to 74 24

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. F Richard Blue, PhD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. F Richard Blue, PhD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 45
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 20
Depression 40
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoporosis 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Atrial Fibrillation 0
Cancer 0
Dementia 0

Education & Training

He has a state license in Georgia.

Licensed In: Georgia

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. F Richard Blue, PhD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Aetna, Blue California, CIGNA PPO, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), United Healthcare, Coventry PPO, Medicare and Magellan Health Services.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. F Richard Blue, PhD accepts the following insurance providers:

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
Aetna
Blue California
CIGNA PPO
OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)
United Healthcare
Coventry PPO
Medicare
Magellan Health Services

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. F Richard Blue, PhD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. F Richard Blue, PhD from all over the web to help you find the right in Atlanta, GA. 

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Biography

Dr. F. Blue specializes in psychology and practices in Atlanta, GA. Patients rated him highly, giving him an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5).

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