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Mental Health Counseling DR. CYNTHIA MCDANAL Mental Health Counseling Help for the Family ������ �������������� ������������ ������������������������ �������� ���������������� ������ ���������������������������� ������������������������ ���������� ���������� ������������ call to a mental health practice can be tinged with anxiety. What can you expect? How will you and your family be treated? Dr. Cynthia McDanal, PhD of Kindelan McDanal & Associates wants to ensure your experience is comfortable and successful. Dr. McDanal says people often do not realize the many ways a psychologist can be helpful. Psychological, educational, and neuropsychological evaluations can help young families assess learning problems, attention disorders, childhood behavioral and emotional issues, and autism. Early and accurate diagnosis leads to more effective treatment and can prevent years of unnecessary frustration. Many jobs, particularly those in law enforcement, require pre-employment assessments while some private schools require admissions testing, and certain medical procedures, like bariatric surgery and pain control implants, cannot be obtained without a pre-surgical psychological assessment. Dementia and related issues can be diagnosed and then helpful family counseling begun. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������- fessional can help ease interaction and teach strategies for better communication. Doctors at Kindelan McDanal counsel individuals, couples, and entire families about all types of emotional, behavioral, and social concerns. Issues commonly addressed include depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism, social phobia, ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������- der issues, occupational problems, substance abuse, trauma, sexual abuse, psychotic disorders, personality disorders, grief, and spiri- ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ from counseling, enjoying the opportunity to express themselves and have someone listen. When the need arises, the doctors thoughtfully and compassionately perform forensic assessments of various legal issues. These include custody evaluations, foster care place- �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� specialized treatment in play therapy, EMDR, and parenting coordination. Dr. McDanal advises that when choosing a mental health professional, ask questions. ������������������������ �������� ������������ �������� ������������������ ������������- ence in dealing with your situation. Find a professional with whom you feel comfortable — and a good place to start would be Kindelan McDanal. Kindelan McDanal & Associates 4729 US 98 South, Suite 104, Lakeland 863.877.1855 kindmcd.com PolkDocTalk.com 41


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