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Dr Paul W. Schenk, Psy.D. Clinical Psychologist Tucker and Decatur GeorgiaAfter a wonderful 40 years, I closed my private practice at the end of 2018. For now, the web site will remain active, as there are many articles I like to share, as well as my two books. I will continue to offer training and consultations to other health care providers, especially therapists.

If you do not already have names of other therapists who may be a good fit for your needs, let me offer you these three options:

  • The Georgia Psychological Association website, www.gapsychology.org offers referral help on the “Public” tab. There you can specify any of several factors including the psychologist’s specialties and the insurance he/she accepts. From there you can click on the link to visit that person’s web site for more information.

  • Hypnosis can often be a very helpful component of therapy for a wide variety of presenting concerns. (For more on this, check out the section under “Services for Adults” regarding the “uses of hypnosis in medicine and psychotherapy”.) One major national organization I have been active with for decades also offers referral help. Visit the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis at www.asch.net and click on the “Public” tab.

  • Email or call me. After I learn more about what you are seeking, I may be able to offer some names of other therapists that I believe may be a good fit for you.

You are welcome to browse other parts of my web site. Especially if you have never worked with a therapist before, you may have a number of questions about how all this works. The information here may help you fine tune some questions you want to ask when interviewing prospective therapists.


What kinds of therapy do I use?

I find it hard to condense my approaches to a few terms, though there are some common themes that characterize how I work. Here are a few, in no particular order:

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How long will therapy take?

I keep several wizards on my desk to remind me that while my (clinical) hunches are often on target, I don't read minds. Some presenting concerns lend themselves to brief therapy, defined as 6 - 12 sessions. Acute situations often respond fairly quickly; long-standing problems (e.g., poor self-worth, chronic depression) understandably take longer. How much longer? Ask me again after the fourth session and we'll compare impressions. Those first few sessions usually tell a lot.


What will happen in the first meeting?

The first session can take many forms. On rare occasions, I have had a client who came with a very specific issue that we resolved in a single session. Usually, though, the first meeting serves several purposes:

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How often are sessions scheduled?

Most of my clients choose to meet once a week. When financial or scheduling constraints dictate, sessions are scheduled less often. A few meet twice a week when getting started or during a tough period.

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