Psychoanalytic Psychology
A psychologist whose specialty is distinguished from other specialties by its body of knowledge and its intensive treatment approaches. It aims at structural changes and modifications of a person's personality. Psychoanalysis promotes awareness of unconscious, maladaptive and habitually recurrent patterns of emotion and behavior, allowing previously unconscious aspects of the self to become integrated and promoting optimal functioning, healing and creative expression.
Psychoanalytic Psychologists in Allentown, PA
Psychoanalysis
Robert M. Gordon, Ph.d., Abpp, PC is a Psychoanalysis practice in Allentown, PA
with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in performing a specific type of therapy called psychoanalysis.
Psychoanalysts at Robert M. Gordon, Ph.d., Abpp, PC perform
therapy related to the unconscious mind. Psychoanalysis is
a medical specialty centered on treating mental disorders by uncovering harmful repressed fears and conflicts so they can be permanently resolved. Significant diseases and conditions treated at
Psychoanalysis practices include depression, anxiety, sexual disorders, self-destructive behavior, specific phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), self-harm behavior, grief and anger management, and mood disturbances.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Psychoanalysis
practices include mental health asssessment and diagnosing, free association, dream analysis, behavior therapy, psychodynamic therapy, play therapy, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), humanistic therapy, prescribing medication, and referral to other specialists as needed.
Psychoanalysis is a comprehensive, theoretical framework which, when applied to a treatment process, consists of an intensive verbal, therapeutic relationship between an analyst and an analysand which aims for symptom relief, emotional growth, and personal integration. The psychoanalytic treatment process includes, but is not limited to, the recognition of unconscious processes and conflicts; the significance of developmental influences; and the impact of resistances, defenses, transference and countertransference phenomena. Treatment is enhanced by an understanding developed in the analyst's training and personal analysis of unconscious manifestations, such as dreams, slips of the tongue, fantasies and day dreams. Psychoanalytic technique varies in relation to theoretical orientation.
Psychoanalysts in Allentown, PA
Clinical Psychology
Robert M. Gordon, Ph.d., Abpp, PC is a Clinical Psychology practice in Allentown, PA
with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in identifying and managing psychological disorders.
Clinical Psychologists at Robert M. Gordon, Ph.d., Abpp, PC perform
psychological evaluations and creates treatment protocols. Clinical Psychology is
the diagnosis and treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral dysfunctions. Significant diseases and conditions treated at
Clinical Psychology practices include phobias, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, and schizophrenia.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Clinical Psychology
practices include diagnostic observations and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
A psychologist who provides continuing and comprehensive mental and behavioral health care for individuals and families; consultation to agencies and communities; training, education and supervision; and research-based practice. It is a specialty in breadth -- one that is broadly inclusive of severe psychopathology -- and marked by comprehensiveness and integration of knowledge and skill from a broad array of disciplines within and outside of psychology proper. The scope of clinical psychology encompasses all ages, multiple diversities and varied systems.
Clinical Psychologists in Allentown, PA
Counseling Psychology
Robert M. Gordon, Ph.d., Abpp, PC is a Counseling Psychology practice in Allentown, PA
with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in treating mental health challenges and crises using goal-oriented methods.
Counseling Psychologists at Robert M. Gordon, Ph.d., Abpp, PC perform
mental health assessment, personal therapy, and individualized goal-setting techniques to improve patient mental health and social adjustment. Counseling Psychology is
a medical specialty centered on helping patients achieve better mental health using carefully planned and personalized goal-oriented treatment. Significant diseases and conditions treated at
Counseling Psychology practices include grief, learning deficits, school or career maladjustment, stress, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), attention deficit disorder (ADD), and anxiety.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Counseling Psychology
practices include mental health assessment, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), crisis intervention, group counseling, psychotherapy, trauma management, and referral to other specialists as needed.
A psychologist who specializes in general practice and health service. It focuses on how people function both personally and in their relationships at all ages. Counseling psychology addresses the emotional, social, work, school and physical health concerns people may have at different stages in their lives, focusing on typical life stresses and more severe issues with which people may struggle as individuals and as a part of families, groups and organizations. Counseling psychologists help people with physical, emotional and mental health issues improve their sense of well-being, alleviate feelings of distress and resolve crises. They also provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of more severe psychological symptoms.
Counseling Psychologists in Allentown, PA
Family Psychology
Robert M. Gordon, Ph.d., Abpp, PC is a Family Psychology practice in Allentown, PA
with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in studying and promoting the mental and emotional health of families, by providing counseling to family members both as a unit and individually.
Family Psychologists at Robert M. Gordon, Ph.d., Abpp, PC perform
medical history analysis, assessment, diagnosis, and therapy for family dysfunction. Family Psychology is
a psychological specialty that treats the family unit. Significant diseases and conditions treated at
Family Psychology practices include marital conflict, spousal abuse, sibling conflict, parent-child conflict, learning disabilities, autism, personaltiy disorders, grief and loss depression, postpartum depression, post miscarriage care, gender and sexuality issues, and adoption issues.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Family Psychology
practices include family history analysis, behavioral assessments, nutritional and hormonal assessments, family and/or individual talk and/or play therapy, as well as crisis intervention.
A psychologist whose specialty is founded on principles of systems theory with the interpersonal system of the family the focus of assessment, intervention and research.
Family Psychologists in Allentown, PA
Forensic Psychology
A psychologist whose specialty is characterized by activities primarily intended to provide professional psychological expertise within the judicial and legal systems.
Forensic Psychologists in Allentown, PA
Group Psychotherapy
Robert M. Gordon, Ph.d., Abpp, PC is a Group Psychotherapy practice in Allentown, PA
with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in providing psychotherapy and group cohesiveness for people experiencing similar mental health challenges.
Group Psychotherapists at Robert M. Gordon, Ph.d., Abpp, PC perform
group therapy to improve mental health in safe, comfortable settings. Group Psychotherapy is
the care of the mental health of a group of people, following the principles of The Theory and Practice of Group Psychotherapy by Irvin D. Yalom. Significant diseases and conditions treated at
Group Psychotherapy practices include stress, social anxiety, depression, harassment, relationships, work, anger issues, substance abuse, and suicide.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Group Psychotherapy
practices include group therapy that instills: safety, catharsis, unity, support, hope, interpersonal learning, acceptance, conflict resolution, and socialization technique development via behavior imitation.
A psychologist who specializes in group psychology and group psychotherapy that is an evidenced-based specialty that prepares group leaders to identify and capitalize on developmental and healing possibilities embedded in the interpersonal/intrapersonal functioning of individual group members as well as collectively for the group. Emphasis is placed on the use of group dynamics to assist and treat individual group members. The specialty is applicable to all age groups, children, adolescents, adults and older adults, for a wide variety of conditions and concerns, and in numerous and diverse settings.
Group Psychotherapists in Allentown, PA
Marriage & Family Therapy
Robert M. Gordon, Ph.d., Abpp, PC is a Marriage & Family Therapy practice in Allentown, PA
with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in interviewing and diagnosing clients, then counseling them and treating any mental and emotional disorders within the context of marriage and family.
Marriage & Family Therapists at Robert M. Gordon, Ph.d., Abpp, PC perform
counseling and emotional support to help families navigate relationship and behavioral issues, while seeking to secure a long-term solution to mental and emotional disorders and a wide variety of relationship issues. Marriage & Family Therapy is
the modification of perceptions and behavior, as well as improvement of communication among spouses and family members in crisis. Significant diseases and conditions treated at
Marriage & Family Therapy practices include marital conflict, dysfunctional behavior, communication issues, and mental illness.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Marriage & Family Therapy
practices include interviewing, observing, counseling, and customizing treatment plans for clients in marriages and families.
A marriage and family therapist is a person with a master's degree in marriage and family therapy, or a master's or doctoral degree in a related mental health field with substantially equivalent coursework in marriage and family therapy, who receives supervised clinical experience, or a person who meets the state requirements to practice as a marriage and family therapist. A marriage and family therapist treats mental and emotional disorders within the context of marriage and family systems. A marriage and family therapist provides mental health and counseling services to individuals, couples, families, and groups.
Marriage Family Therapists in Allentown, PA
Psychology
Robert M. Gordon, Ph.d., Abpp, PC is a Psychology practice in Allentown, PA
with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in diagnosing and treating mental health disorders.
Psychologists at Robert M. Gordon, Ph.d., Abpp, PC perform
mental health assessment and therapy. Psychology is
a medical specialty focused on helping patients understand the causes of their mental health disorders so they can be treated with therapy or medication. Significant diseases and conditions treated at
Psychology practices include depression, anxiety, specific phobias, alcohol, drug, and gambling addiction, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), mood disorders, behavioral disorders, bereavement, and marital problems.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Psychology
practices include mental health assessment and diagnosing, psychotherapy, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), psychoanalysis, group therapy, addiction counseling, marriage counseling, exposure therapy, and referral to other specialists as needed.
A psychologist is an individual who is licensed to practice psychology which is defined as the observation, description, evaluation, interpretation, and modification of human behavior by the application of psychological principles, methods, and procedures, for the purpose of preventing or eliminating symptomatic, maladaptive, or undesired behavior and of enhancing interpersonal relationships, work and life adjustment, personal effectiveness, behavioral health, and mental health. The practice of psychology includes, but is not limited to, psychological testing and the evaluation or assessment of personal characteristics, such as intelligence, personality, abilities, interests, aptitudes, and neuropsychological functioning; counseling, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, hypnosis, biofeedback, and behavior analysis and therapy; diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorder or disability, alcoholism and substance abuse, disorders of habit or conduct, as well as of the psychological aspects of physical illness, accident, injury, or disability; and psycheducational evaluation, therapy, remediation, and consultation. Psychological services may be rendered to individuals, families, groups and the public.
Psychologists in Allentown, PA
