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Dr. Susan Thomas Frixione, PSYD

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Specializes in: Psychology
Professional interests include: anxiety, diagnostic evaluation, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and more.
570 Avenida Sevilla
Laguna Woods, CA 92637

Dr. Susan Thomas Frixione, PSYD is a psychologist in Laguna Woods, CA specializing in psychology.

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570 Avenida Sevilla
Laguna Woods, CA 92637
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Avenida Sevilla Laguna Woods, CA 92637
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Some issues Dr. Susan Thomas Frixione, PSYD can help you with:

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.

Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a long-lasting, or chronic, severe mental illness that affects the way people think, feel, and behave. If someone has this condition, they likely have difficulty distinguishing reality from fantasy and may experience the following:

  • Hallucinations, which means someone sees or hears things that are not real.
  • Delusions, which are false beliefs that someone strongly holds on to.
  • Trouble communicating, organizing thoughts, making decisions, and paying attention.
  • Inability to remember things, complete tasks, show interest in activities, and sustain relationships.

A comprehensive psychiatric evaluation is necessary to identify this illness, and one of the top criteria for a diagnosis of schizophrenia is that at least some of the symptoms listed above have to be present for a minimum of six months. The causes of schizophrenia are unclear, but studies have linked it to genetics, abnormalities in brain structure, and immune disorders. It has also been found to affect men and women equally, with onset typically occurring earlier in men.

Although there is no cure for schizophrenia, some treatments can help people manage their disease. For example, physicians may prescribe antipsychotics which are a group of medications that can reduce symptoms. Patients can also learn useful coping skills and get emotional support by regularly taking part in individual talk therapy and having family members participate in group therapy sessions.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Susan Thomas Frixione, PSYD treated as a psychologist in Laguna Woods, CA during 2014 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan Thomas Frixione, PSYD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 195

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Thomas Frixione, PSYD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Susan Thomas Frixione, PSYD treated during 2014 were depression.

Hypertension 0
High Cholesterol 0
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 Thomas Frixione, PSYD treated as a psychologist in Laguna Woods, CA during 2015 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan Thomas Frixione, PSYD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 277

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Thomas Frixione, 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 Dr. Susan Thomas Frixione, PSYD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Susan Thomas Frixione, PSYD treated during 2015 were depression, hypertension and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 46
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 Thomas Frixione, PSYD treated as a psychologist in Laguna Woods, CA during 2016 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan Thomas Frixione, PSYD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 312

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Thomas Frixione, PSYD.

Age
From 65 to 74 15
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Thomas Frixione, PSYD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Susan Thomas Frixione, PSYD treated during 2016 were depression, hypertension and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 50
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

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Susan Thomas Frixione, PSYD treated as a psychologist in Laguna Woods, CA during 2017 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan Thomas Frixione, PSYD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 258

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Thomas Frixione, PSYD.

Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Thomas Frixione, PSYD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Susan Thomas Frixione, PSYD treated during 2017 were depression, high cholesterol and hypertension.

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 73
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 Thomas Frixione, PSYD treated as a psychologist in Laguna Woods, CA during 2018 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan Thomas Frixione, PSYD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 341

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Thomas Frixione, PSYD.

Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Thomas Frixione, PSYD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Susan Thomas Frixione, PSYD treated during 2018 were depression, high cholesterol, hypertension and diabetes.

Hypertension 50
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 38
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Susan Thomas Frixione, PSYD treated as a psychologist in Laguna Woods, CA during 2019 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan Thomas Frixione, PSYD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 302

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Thomas Frixione, PSYD.

Age
From 65 to 74 13
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Thomas Frixione, PSYD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Susan Thomas Frixione, PSYD treated during 2019 were depression, high cholesterol, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 33
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Susan Thomas Frixione, PSYD treated as a psychologist in Laguna Woods, CA during 2020 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan Thomas Frixione, PSYD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 200

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Thomas Frixione, PSYD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Susan Thomas Frixione, PSYD treated during 2020 were depression, hypertension and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 50
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 Thomas Frixione, PSYD treated as a psychologist in Laguna Woods, CA during 2021 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan Thomas Frixione, PSYD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 333

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Thomas Frixione, PSYD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Susan Thomas Frixione, PSYD treated during 2021 were depression, hypertension and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 57
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 Thomas Frixione, PSYD treated as a psychologist in Laguna Woods, CA during 2022 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan Thomas Frixione, PSYD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 217

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Thomas Frixione, PSYD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Susan Thomas Frixione, PSYD treated during 2022 were depression, hypertension and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 68
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 2014 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan Thomas Frixione, PSYD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Susan Thomas Frixione, PSYD treated as a psychologist in Laguna Woods, CA were mental health therapy.

mental health therapy 270

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Thomas Frixione, PSYD.

Age
85 and over 0
75 to 84 0
Less than 65 4
65 to 74 5

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Thomas Frixione, PSYD From 2014 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Susan Thomas Frixione, PSYD treated were depression, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension 55
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 7
Depression 74
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoporosis 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 7
Atrial Fibrillation 0
Cancer 0
Dementia 0

Education & Training

She has a state license in California.

Licensed In: California

Insurance Information

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Dr. Susan Thomas Frixione, PSYD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Medicare.

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Biography

Dr. Susan Frixione works as a psychology. Her clinical interests include psychoeducation, geriatric consultation, and depression. She is in-network for Medicare insurance.

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