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Dr. Susan Belle Day, RN, PHD

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Specializes in: Psychology
Professional interests include: anxiety, personality disorders, parenting issues, and more.
203 South Forest Road
Sonora, CA 95370

Dr. Susan Belle Day, RN, PHD is a psychologist in Sonora, CA specializing in psychology.

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203 South Forest Road
Sonora, CA 95370
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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:

  • 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.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, is a form of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) that was originally developed to help the most severely mentally ill and depressed patients accept therapy. It relies on the same concept in CBT that examines the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and actions, but in DBT the emphasis is first on acceptance rather than change. There is also an emphasis on mindfulness, 'being in the moment,' and relaxation techniques such as yoga. These are combined with a great deal of validation and encouragement from the therapist.

The word 'dialectical' means acting through opposing forces, and this word refers to a few different opposing concepts in DBT:

  • The therapy combines traditional Western psychotherapy techniques with Eastern religious philosophy.
  • Patients must learn that life, thoughts, and feelings are not all black and white -- there are many shades of grey.
  • The therapy works on accepting and validating the patient for being where they are at the moment while also encouraging them to change for the better.

Dialectical behavior therapy was developed when therapists attempting to use CBT techniques on the most seriously ill patients ran into a problem. When they suggested that a patient change their thoughts, these very vulnerable patients would become overwhelmed and turn aggressive or suicidal. DBT was developed to support these patients with acceptance and validation while still guiding them towards changing problematic thoughts. Although also used for suicidal and self-harming patients today, these days, DBT is mainly used to treat borderline personality disorder. It is one of the few effective interventions for this serious illness.

DBT has been shown to be very effective at reducing self-destructive behavior. It can also be used to teach new coping skills and increase a patient's self-esteem and motivation to become healthier.

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:

  • Accidents
  • Sexual or physical assault
  • Combat
  • Childhood abuse
  • Domestic abuse
  • Natural disasters
  • Torture and kidnapping

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:

  • Intrusive memories: Intrusive memories include unwanted memories, feelings of reliving the traumatic event, distressing nightmares, and emotional disturbances from triggers (signs that serve as reminders of the traumatic event). Intrusive memories can lead to elevated heart rate, anxiety, combativeness (fight), withdrawal (flight), and many other responses.
  • Avoidance: Avoidance is an attempt to avoid speaking or thinking about an upsetting event. People with this response might also try to avoid certain people or locations that prompt memories of an event.
  • Changes in physical and emotional reactions: These changes may include difficulty sleeping, hypervigilance, self-destructive behavior, and feelings of guilt and irritability.
  • Alterations in cognition and mood: Alterations can cause negative self-beliefs, depression, shame, and detachment from others.

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.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Susan Belle Day, RN, 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

In 2012, Dr. Susan Belle Day, RN, PHD performed more individual therapy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Susan Belle Day, RN, PHD treated as a psychologist in Sonora, CA during 2012 were mental health therapy, counseling services and diagnostic evaluation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan Belle Day, RN, PHD for Medicare patients.

counseling services 46
diagnostic evaluation 31
mental health therapy 422

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Susan Belle Day, RN, PHD treated as a psychologist in Sonora, CA during 2013 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan Belle Day, RN, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 592

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Belle Day, RN, PHD.

Gender
Male 21
Female 40
Age
From 65 to 74 35
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Belle Day, RN, PHD in 2013

Hypertension 57
High Cholesterol 38
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

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Susan Belle Day, RN, PHD treated as a psychologist in Sonora, CA during 2014 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan Belle Day, RN, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 651

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Belle Day, RN, PHD.

Gender
Male 15
Female 42
Age
From 65 to 74 35
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Belle Day, RN, PHD in 2014

Hypertension 54
High Cholesterol 47
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 75
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. Susan Belle Day, RN, PHD treated as a psychologist in Sonora, CA during 2015 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan Belle Day, RN, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 738

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Belle Day, RN, PHD.

Gender
Male 24
Female 72
Age
From 65 to 74 62
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Belle Day, RN, PHD in 2015

Hypertension 40
High Cholesterol 29
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 75
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. Susan Belle Day, RN, PHD treated as a psychologist in Sonora, CA during 2016 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan Belle Day, RN, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 644

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Belle Day, RN, PHD.

Gender
Male 14
Female 36
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 50
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 33
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Belle Day, RN, PHD in 2016

Hypertension 34
High Cholesterol 32
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 74
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. Susan Belle Day, RN, PHD treated as a psychologist in Sonora, CA during 2017 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan Belle Day, RN, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 588

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Belle Day, RN, PHD.

Gender
Male 14
Female 27
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 41
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
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. Susan Belle Day, RN, PHD in 2017

Hypertension 39
High Cholesterol 37
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 75
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. Susan Belle Day, RN, PHD treated as a psychologist in Sonora, CA during 2018 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan Belle Day, RN, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 609

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Belle Day, RN, PHD.

Gender
Male 12
Female 28
Age
From 65 to 74 28
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Belle Day, RN, PHD in 2018

Hypertension 35
High Cholesterol 43
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 75
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. Susan Belle Day, RN, PHD treated as a psychologist in Sonora, CA during 2019 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan Belle Day, RN, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 675

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Belle Day, RN, PHD.

Gender
Male 21
Female 50
Age
From 65 to 74 39
From 75 to 84 14
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Belle Day, RN, PHD in 2019

Hypertension 45
High Cholesterol 38
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 75
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. Susan Belle Day, RN, PHD treated as a psychologist in Sonora, CA during 2020 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan Belle Day, RN, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 607

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Belle Day, RN, PHD.

Gender
Male 13
Female 29
Age
From 65 to 74 26
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Belle Day, RN, PHD in 2020

Hypertension 40
High Cholesterol 33
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 75
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. Susan Belle Day, RN, PHD treated as a psychologist in Sonora, CA during 2021 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan Belle Day, RN, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 514

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Belle Day, RN, PHD.

Gender
Male 11
Female 24
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. Susan Belle Day, RN, PHD in 2021

Hypertension 43
High Cholesterol 34
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 75
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. Susan Belle Day, RN, PHD treated as a psychologist in Sonora, CA during 2022 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan Belle Day, RN, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 495

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Belle Day, RN, PHD.

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 Dr. Susan Belle Day, RN, PHD in 2022

Hypertension 53
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 67
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 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan Belle Day, RN, PHD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Susan Belle Day, RN, PHD treated as a psychologist in Sonora, CA were mental health therapy, counseling services and diagnostic evaluation.

counseling services 46
diagnostic evaluation 31
mental health therapy 594

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Belle Day, RN, PHD.

Gender
Male 13
Female 31
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 8
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 1
85 and over 0
Less than 65 1
65 to 74 29

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Belle Day, RN, PHD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Susan Belle Day, RN, PHD treated were depression, hypertension and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 40
High Cholesterol 34
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 66
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoporosis 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Atrial Fibrillation 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Education & Training

She has a state license in California.

Licensed In: California

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. Susan Belle Day, RN, PHD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA PPO, Blue California, Magellan Health Services, United Healthcare and Medicare.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Susan Belle Day, RN, PHD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA PPO
Blue California
Magellan Health Services
United Healthcare
Medicare

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Biography

Dr. Susan Day practices psychology. Her areas of expertise include hypnosis (hypnotherapy), psychoeducation, and coping with life changes. Dr. Day seems to be an in-network provider for Magellan Health Services, Blue California, and Cigna, as well as other insurance carriers.

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