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Dr. Mark Ingram, PSY. D. is a cognitive therapist specializing in cognitive-behavioral therapy, mental health and psychology. Dr. Mark Ingram, PSY. D. is affiliated with Archeus Psychological Associates, Inc..
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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:
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.
He is certified by the California Board of Psychology and has a state license in California.
Board Certification: California Board of Psychology
Licensed In: California
Dr. Mark Ingram, PSY. D. is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Mark Ingram, PSY. D. appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross PPO, United Healthcare PPO, Blue Cross PPO, CIGNA Behavioral Health, Magellan Health Services, Most PPO Insurance Plans, Magellan Behavioral Health and California Victim of Crimes Compensation Program.
According to our sources, Dr. Mark Ingram, PSY. D. accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Mark Ingram, PSY. D. has an average of 1.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Mark Ingram, PSY. D. from all over the web to help you find the right .
Doctor Ingram is the most unprofessional doctor I have ever interacted with. I called Aetna twice to confirm if the psychotherapy sessions will be covered without having to fulfill the deductible and just paying for the standard office visit fees. Aetna told yes that's correct and that my responsibility for the copay is exactly the same for an office visit as for telehealth (video calls) I relayed the message to him and he accused me of wanting to ask him to commit a crime! I never once asked him to commit to changing the billing code nor was I upset about anything. (which he accused me of). Why would I do that? He just imagined all these weird things against me. That's absurd! When I tried to clarify and explain that to Doctor Ingram, he kept misunderstanding me and even accused me of trying to ruin his practice. After I explained his misunderstanding, he still didn’t apologize to me and told me we are not a good match. I suspect he just discriminated against me due to my race (I am Asian) and was purposely unwilling to take me as a patient. Or maybe he is being extremely paranoid and doesn’t know how to communicate with his patients at all; or perhaps, he is just a jerk. Neither one of the scenarios is good when you are looking for a psychologist who should have above-average listening skills. I cannot imagine anyone being treated by a such rude and judgmental person! Please do yourself a favor to stay away from him. You deserve someone so much better.
Dr. Mark Ingram's specialties are psychology and cognitive-behavioral therapy. He practices in Torrance, CA and Temecula, CA. His areas of expertise consist of depression, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and anxiety disorders. He can take Magellan Health Services, Anthem, Blue California, and more. Dr. Ingram welcomes new patients at his office inTorrance, CA as reported by DocSpot.
