Here is Dr. Andrea's Free Online Self-Evaluation to help you determine if psychotherapy would be useful for you.  You may print out the questionnaire to mark your responses directly on the Evaluation or write your answers on a separate piece of paper while you read the Evaluation questions online.

Using the following scale from 0 to 10, where 0 is "Not At All" and 10 is "Absolutely True," read the following descriptions and rate how well the sentences in each topic describe you.  Consider that the numbers offer you a continuum of degrees, so that 1 is "Just A Little Bit," 5 is "Half and Half," and 9 is "Quite A Bit."  Your responses are confidential.  Only you know how you have scored on each topic.
 

1. RELATIONSHIPS
I struggle in most of my relationships. I experience much conflict on a regular basis.  I feel like I'm swimming upstream most of the time.  I can't find any reward in my relationships.  I am so unhappy.

2. SELF-ESTEEM
I am very self-critical. I have no confidence.  I feel lousy about my life. If people knew what I am really like, they would have nothing to do with me.  I feel unworthy.  I am ashamed.

3. DEPRESSION
I am really blue.  I can't lift out of this funk.  I have a vague sense of misery.  I have low energy.  I have problems sleeping, either too much or not enough.  I have problems eating, either too much or not enough.  I have difficulty concentrating.  I feel so worthless.

4.  ANXIETY
I feel nervous much of the time.  I feel agitated and keyed up.  My body feels tense.  My thoughts are racing.  My heart is pounding.  I cannot concentrate.  I am flooded with anxiety and/or fears.  I have panic attacks.

5.   GRIEF
I am despondent over a loss.  I suffer from having lost someone through death or divorce or break-up, or from having lost a job or my business or my health.  The loss feels devastating.  I don't know how to get over this. My life will never be the same.  My grief is so deep, I cannot see the end of it.  I don't know who I am since this loss.  I have lost me.

6. FEARS
I am afraid of something that does not bother most people.  I feel panicky. I am always nervous.  I cannot seem to get control.  I know it is irrational, but I cannot help it.

7. COMPULSIONS
I feel compelled to perform certain acts.  I cannot help myself.  I have no will power anymore.  This habit has taken over my life (drugs, alcohol, sex, food, sports, gambling, computer sex, spending, or television, etc.) to the exclusion of other tasks I should be doing instead.

8. CO-DEPENDENCY
I worry about what other people think of me.  I need people to like me.  I bend over backwards to please other people and get their approval. I tend to give more in a relationship than I get.  I feel others take advantage of me. I am frequently disappointed when others do not meet my expectations.

9.    MARRIAGE
I am so disillusioned. My marriage either is stagnant or in upheaval.  We either ignore each other most of the time or we fight constantly.  I feel numb.  I don't feel loving feelings toward my spouse anymore.  I wonder why I am still in this marriage.

10.  FAMILY
There is something wrong with the way my family functions. My family fights all the time.  My family shows no respect or basic values.  Communication is very hurtful.  Boundaries are very poor.  Parenting skills are sadly lacking.  I don't know how to change it.

11. FRIENDSHIP
I need advice about how to help my friend. I want to help but I don't know what to do.  I care about my friend, and I am trying to help him deal with a tough situation.  I don't know how to make my friend listen to me.

12.  CONFUSION
I'm not sure I really need professional counseling.  I don't know where to start.  I'm not sure what to focus on.  If things continue as they have been, I know I'll be in big trouble.  I'm not sure whom I should see for this problem.  I'm not sure I really need to analyze things.  I'm so confused.

SCORING:
If you rated yourself 6 or above on any of these responses, you will probably benefit from psychotherapy.  There is work for you to do on these selected issues.

Telephone counseling can be either a one-time session or ongoing sessions. At the least, it certainly can help you determine if you need ongoing professional face-to-face therapy.  Telephone sessions are useful for people who have difficulty leaving their homes, or people who require anonymity because of their jobs or community.  Also, it is useful for those who live in rural areas where there is limited access to professional services.  Telephone counseling can help with relationship problems, depression, anxiety, compulsions, co-dependency, marriage and family problems, friendship expectations, grief, and confusion -- in short, any human problems.

If you would like to schedule a counseling session with Dr. Andrea Valerio, please return to Confidential Counseling Appointments by clicking this link. Then follow the instructions. From this link you can return to any of the DrAndrea.com pages.