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Psychotherapy and Mental Health questions Response By: Allan Schwartz, LCSW, Ph.D.

About Advice Column:

Allan Schwartz, LCSW, Ph.D. has been in private practice for more than twenty-five years and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the states of Colorado (#127) and New York (#R039535). Dr. Schwartz is a Certified Psychoanalyst having graduated from NPAP (National Psychological Association for Psychoanalysis) in 1992. He now lives, practices, and writes about psychotherapy in the Boulder, Colorado area.

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Dr. Schwartz responds to questions about psychotherapy and mental health problems, from the perspective of his training in clinical psychology.
Dr. Schwartz intends his responses to provide general educational information to the readership of this website; answers should not be understood to be specific advice intended for any particular individual(s).
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Always consult with your psychotherapist, physician, or psychiatrist first before changing any aspect of your treatment regimen. Do not stop your medication or change the dose of your medication without first consulting with your physician.

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