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Dr. Scott Thomas Alvord PSYD

Psychologist

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23765 3RD ST NE AURORA OR, 97002
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Dr. Scott Alvord is a psychologist practicing in AURORA, OR. Dr. Alvord specializes in the treatment of mental health problems, and helps people to cope with their mental illnesses. As a psychologist, Dr. Alvord evaluates and treats patients through a variety of methods, most typically being psychotherapy or talk therapy. Patients usually visit Dr. Alvord because they have been experiencing depression, anxiety, stress or anger for a significant period of time and are seeking help. Psychologists may perform a variety of exams and assessments to diagnose a mental condition.

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  • Hypomania with psychosis?

    You likely have Bipolar I with psychosis. Schizoaffective disorder should be ruled out. A medication cocktail that involves both an anti-depressant and a mood stabilizer is indicated. Dr. Scott T Alvord READ MORE

  • What is the best therapy for anxiety?

    Cognitive behavioral therapy is generally considered most effective for anxiety. Dr. Scott T. Alvord READ MORE

  • Is CBT good for anxiety?

    Yes, CBT is a recognized treatment for anxiety. Typically, combination of an SSRI class antidepressant with therapy results in the best outcome. Be sure to have a comprehensive psychological and medical workup to accurately diagnose your anxiety type and and the presence of other conditions before beginning any treatment regime. Dr. Scott T. Alvord READ MORE

  • Are nightmares a sign of stress?

    Nightmares are one of the diagnostic signs of post-traumatic stress disorder, which is an anxiety disorder often referred to as stress. If you have a trauma history, talk to your doctor about a referral for therapy or a medication for nightmares. Dr. Scott T. Alvord READ MORE

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23765 3RD ST NE -
AURORA, OR 97002
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Dr. Scott Thomas Alvord PSYD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 3 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Psychologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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