Dr. Ronald J. De Vries, PHD, Licensed Psychologist is a psychologist in Kalamazoo, MI specializing in psychology. Dr. Ronald J. De Vries, PHD, Licensed Psychologist is affiliated with Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services.
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Couples Therapy
Couples therapy refers to a specific type of counseling where relationship issues are the focus of the treatment. It used to be referred to as marriage counseling and still may be called that in many places, but because participants are not always married to each other, couples therapy is a more accurate name.
Closely related to family therapy, couples therapy is a type of counseling that seeks to help couples improve their relationship. A therapist may teach each partner in the relationship specific skills, such as managing or expressing their emotions, conflict resolution, communication skills, and problem solving. Both people in the couple need to be committed to learning new skills themselves as well as putting effort into supporting the relationship. The typical goals of couples therapy are to decrease conflict, unhappiness, and resentment, as well as increase communication, intimacy, and connection.
Couples therapy may be offered privately, at a university, or in a group practice. It is usually short-term therapy, lasting a few weeks until the participants have learned new skills and have the ability to repair their relationship. Its effectiveness depends on the willingness of both participants to commit to therapy and make the relationship a priority. For many couples it can be extremely helpful.
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.
The top procedures that Dr. Ronald J. De Vries, PHD, Licensed Psychologist treated as a psychologist in Kalamazoo, MI during 2012 were mental health therapy and diagnostic evaluation.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald J. De Vries, PHD, Licensed Psychologist for Medicare patients.
| diagnostic evaluation | 21 |
|---|---|
| mental health therapy | 297 |
The top procedures that Dr. Ronald J. De Vries, PHD, Licensed Psychologist treated as a psychologist in Kalamazoo, MI during 2013 were mental health therapy.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald J. De Vries, PHD, Licensed Psychologist for Medicare patients.
| mental health therapy | 332 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald J. De Vries, PHD, Licensed Psychologist.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Ronald J. De Vries, PHD, Licensed Psychologist treated as a psychologist in Kalamazoo, MI during 2014 were mental health therapy.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald J. De Vries, PHD, Licensed Psychologist for Medicare patients.
| mental health therapy | 341 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald J. De Vries, PHD, Licensed Psychologist.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Ronald J. De Vries, PHD, Licensed Psychologist treated as a psychologist in Kalamazoo, MI during 2015 were mental health therapy.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald J. De Vries, PHD, Licensed Psychologist for Medicare patients.
| mental health therapy | 374 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald J. De Vries, PHD, Licensed Psychologist.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Ronald J. De Vries, PHD, Licensed Psychologist treated as a psychologist in Kalamazoo, MI during 2016 were mental health therapy.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald J. De Vries, PHD, Licensed Psychologist for Medicare patients.
| mental health therapy | 356 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald J. De Vries, PHD, Licensed Psychologist.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Ronald J. De Vries, PHD, Licensed Psychologist treated as a psychologist in Kalamazoo, MI during 2017 were mental health therapy.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald J. De Vries, PHD, Licensed Psychologist for Medicare patients.
| mental health therapy | 359 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald J. De Vries, PHD, Licensed Psychologist.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Ronald J. De Vries, PHD, Licensed Psychologist treated as a psychologist in Kalamazoo, MI during 2018 were mental health therapy.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald J. De Vries, PHD, Licensed Psychologist for Medicare patients.
| mental health therapy | 341 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald J. De Vries, PHD, Licensed Psychologist.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Ronald J. De Vries, PHD, Licensed Psychologist treated as a psychologist in Kalamazoo, MI during 2019 were mental health therapy.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald J. De Vries, PHD, Licensed Psychologist for Medicare patients.
| mental health therapy | 275 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald J. De Vries, PHD, Licensed Psychologist.
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Ronald J. De Vries, PHD, Licensed Psychologist treated as a psychologist in Kalamazoo, MI during 2020 were mental health therapy.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald J. De Vries, PHD, Licensed Psychologist for Medicare patients.
| mental health therapy | 179 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald J. De Vries, PHD, Licensed Psychologist.
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Ronald J. De Vries, PHD, Licensed Psychologist treated as a psychologist in Kalamazoo, MI during 2021 were mental health therapy.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald J. De Vries, PHD, Licensed Psychologist for Medicare patients.
| mental health therapy | 171 |
|---|
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Ronald J. De Vries, PHD, Licensed Psychologist treated as a psychologist in Kalamazoo, MI during 2022 were mental health therapy.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald J. De Vries, PHD, Licensed Psychologist for Medicare patients.
| mental health therapy | 182 |
|---|
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald J. De Vries, PHD, Licensed Psychologist for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ronald J. De Vries, PHD, Licensed Psychologist treated as a psychologist in Kalamazoo, MI were mental health therapy and diagnostic evaluation.
| diagnostic evaluation | 21 |
|---|---|
| mental health therapy | 291 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald J. De Vries, PHD, Licensed Psychologist.
| Female | |
|---|---|
| Male |
| 85 and over | |
|---|---|
| 75 to 84 | |
| Less than 65 | |
| 65 to 74 |
The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ronald J. De Vries, PHD, Licensed Psychologist treated were depression, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoporosis | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Atrial Fibrillation | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
He has a state license in Washington.
Licensed In: Washington
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Dr. Ronald De Vries specializes in psychology. These areas are among his clinical interests: anger management, depression, and couples therapy. He is affiliated with Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services.
