Warmth, supportiveness and professional integrity are three principal values which have guided over 30 years experience in mental health. I have had a longstanding focus on trauma, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), dissociation, addictions to substances (alcohol, drugs and prescription medications) and to self-destructive behavior (anger, the internet, gambling).
My emphasis is on providing accurate diagnoses of current psychological problems and addressing those problems with techniques that are research and/or evidence-based. Clients consistently report rapid relief in fewer than 10 sessions; however, many clients pursue further therapy, making dramatically positive and often unexpected changes in their lives.
My approach is problem-centered which builds each person's confidence through immediate, measurable easing of emotional difficulties. I use techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic therapy in treating anxiety, depression, phobias, dissociative disorder and PTSD.
My emphasis is on providing accurate diagnoses of current psychological problems and addressing those problems with techniques that are research and/or evidence-based. Clients consistently report rapid relief in fewer than 10 sessions; however, many clients pursue further therapy, making dramatically positive and often unexpected changes in their lives.
My approach is problem-centered which builds each person's confidence through immediate, measurable easing of emotional difficulties. I use techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic therapy in treating anxiety, depression, phobias, dissociative disorder and PTSD.
Services
Phase One: Understanding the Current State of Emotional Dysregulation (Mapping Risks & Jumpstarting Resilience).
This phase involves both a formal diagnostic evaluation and education regarding the neurophysiology, brain and body effects of trauma and PTSD and other relevant problems you report.
If addiction is present we will assess for severity and make clear recommendations regarding a course of action.
Often our patients have already begun to reduce their substance use or are in early stages of recovery.
This phase involves both a formal diagnostic evaluation and education regarding the neurophysiology, brain and body effects of trauma and PTSD and other relevant problems you report.
If addiction is present we will assess for severity and make clear recommendations regarding a course of action.
Often our patients have already begun to reduce their substance use or are in early stages of recovery.
People who survive trauma and experience posttraumatic stress symptoms often develop alcohol or substance abuse problems.
In some instances the addictive tendencies were present prior to the traumatic episode.
Often there is a vulnerability to drug use or abuse passed down from a previous generation (e.g., a parent or other first-degree relative who had an addiction).
Regardless of etiology, a very common presenting problem in the PTSD or dissociative individual is the use of illicit or prescribed drugs to self-medicate disturbing symptoms.
In some instances the addictive tendencies were present prior to the traumatic episode.
Often there is a vulnerability to drug use or abuse passed down from a previous generation (e.g., a parent or other first-degree relative who had an addiction).
Regardless of etiology, a very common presenting problem in the PTSD or dissociative individual is the use of illicit or prescribed drugs to self-medicate disturbing symptoms.
Dr. Abueg provides forensic psychology expert services to attorneys for their clients involved in criminal and civil litigation, particularly instances requiring PTSD expertise.
Plaintiff Psychological Injury PTSD in the Workplace Resulting from Exposure to Violence or Other Workplace Threats Mental Illness Resulting from Discrimination and/or Sexual Harassment.
PTSD and Alcohol or Drug Intoxication Interactions PTSD and Gender or Ethnic Minority Considerations Complex Trauma (Repeated lifelong traumatization).
Plaintiff Psychological Injury PTSD in the Workplace Resulting from Exposure to Violence or Other Workplace Threats Mental Illness Resulting from Discrimination and/or Sexual Harassment.
PTSD and Alcohol or Drug Intoxication Interactions PTSD and Gender or Ethnic Minority Considerations Complex Trauma (Repeated lifelong traumatization).
I have a passion for spreading the word regarding how working through a traumatic history reawakens inherent reslience and seemingly boundless life energy and passion for self and others.
Please let me know if I can help as a keynote speaker or workshop leader.
I am comfortable with groups as small as 10 and as large as 1000, in peaceful civilian contexts as well as post-disaster or near areas of international conflict.
I have received wonderful feedback in every setting regarding clarity, rigorous content, and funny, humane ways of sharing my story as a therapist, researcher, and vicarious trauma survivor.
Please let me know if I can help as a keynote speaker or workshop leader.
I am comfortable with groups as small as 10 and as large as 1000, in peaceful civilian contexts as well as post-disaster or near areas of international conflict.
I have received wonderful feedback in every setting regarding clarity, rigorous content, and funny, humane ways of sharing my story as a therapist, researcher, and vicarious trauma survivor.
Please note that TraumaResource is an independent, out-of-pocket practice which means that all patients are responsible for full payment at the time of service.
Nevertheless, statements can be provided to any patient requesting a record of services received and payments made.
These statements can be used to seek reimbursement from a patient's insurance carrier.
Services may be covered in full or in part by your health insurance or employee benefit plan.
If you do not show up for your scheduled therapy appointment, and you have not notified us at least 24 hours in advance, you will be required to pay the full cost of the session.
Nevertheless, statements can be provided to any patient requesting a record of services received and payments made.
These statements can be used to seek reimbursement from a patient's insurance carrier.
Services may be covered in full or in part by your health insurance or employee benefit plan.
If you do not show up for your scheduled therapy appointment, and you have not notified us at least 24 hours in advance, you will be required to pay the full cost of the session.
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