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Today's Date: Monday, September 6, 2010
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Depression in Children
Depression in children is often expressed in behavioral problems at school and at home, Since children rarely are able to express their feelings, they act them out. Other symptoms include insomnia, fatigue, headache, apathy, social withdrawal and weight loss. Separation anxiety and phobias are often related to a child?s depression. Dysfunction in the family can contribute to a child?s depression. Certainly, a child that is acting out will result in a family that is feeling dysfunctional.
Proper assessment, therapy, and occasionally medication are indicated when a child is depressed. Counselors with specialized training and skills can help children communicate their feelings and deal with them.
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Professionals Serving Children

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Greg Syner, M.A., LPC
Counselor
Greg Syner has experience in adolescent and adult individual counseling issues, including anxiety and depression. He is an elementary school counselor and has done, pastoral counseling. Greg also provides marriage and family therapy, bereavement and pastoral counseling.
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Amy Louden, MA
Psychologist
Amy is a licensed psychologist, with expertise in testing and treatment of individuals and families in both private practice and community mental health settings. She treats a wide range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, sexual abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder and bipolar illness. She enjoys a special emphasis on adolescent issues. Amy is also available for seminars and training.
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JoAnne F. Vrabel, Ph.D.
Psychologist
A practicing Psychologist for over 15 years, Dr. Vrabel provides psychotherapy and counseling, as well as psychological testing and diagnostic assessment for individuals ages 6 and older.
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Jim Wells, MA, NCC, LPC
Counselor
Jim is an LPC and LSW with 15 years' experience. He uses his specialized training in Play Therapy with children ages 3-12. He sees teens and adults as well. He counsels in a new play therapy room and an adjoining office with a 2-way mirror and a separate area for his work with families.
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Harvey West, MSW, LICSW
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
Harvey has experience working with adults and children in private practice and community mental health settings. He provides crisis intervention, individual therapy, and group therapy. He works with children, beginning at age 6, and adults of any age (including geriatric). He works with individuals who experience problems with depression, anxiety, PTSD, chronic illness, abuse issues and other mental health problems. His special interest is working with anger management and behavioral issues. Harvey is trained to help individuals who have gambling problems and addictions.
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Mollie Haught, MA, LPC
Counselor
Mollie has experience in outpatient, inpatient, individual and group work. She also has multicultural experience, having counseled in Turkey with several nationalities. She works with children from age three, adolescents, and adults. Mollie treats individuals with mood and anxiety disorders and other mental health issues. Her special interests are children, geriatrics, and Christian counseling.
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Shibu Kuncheriah, MD, R.Ph.
Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist
Dr. Kuncheriah is a child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist as well as a pharmacist. Dr. Kuncheriah received his pharmacy degree, Magna Cum Laude from Temple University School of Pharmacy, Philadelphia, PA, and then went on to receive his medical degree from Temple School of Medicine. He completed his adult psychiatry residency from West Virginia University School of Medicine and his child and adolescent fellowship from the University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine. He is board certified as a diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is also board certified in child and adolescent psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Although he sees adults, Dr. Kuncheriah is currently prioritizing services to children, due to the limited psychiatric resources for children in our area.
Dr. Kuncheriah is also a professional/motivational speaker and is available for talks and seminars on various topics. His special interests are autism, asperger’s disorder, ADHD, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety disorders and Christian based psychiatry.
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Linda J. Stockton, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Linda has a Master's Degree in Counseling and has completed concentrated coursework in marriage and family counseling. Linda is passionate about helping engaged and married/remarried couples improve the quality of their relationships. She also treats a wide range of mental health issues, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, abuse, and life transitions. Linda provides education and counseling services for children (age ten and up), teens, individual adults, couples, and families. She is also available for seminars.
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Richard E. Stanley, MEd, LPC, NCC
Counselor
Mr. Stanley is an experienced mental health provider, having worked in both inpatient and private practice settings. His specialty areas include adolescents, families, couples, adults and groups.
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