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Dr. Deborah Anne Harrison, PHD

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Specializes in: Psychology
Professional interests include: anxiety, forensic evaluations, parenting issues, and more.
501 Goodlette Road N Suite A202
Naples, FL 34102

Dr. Deborah Anne Harrison, PHD is a psychologist in Naples, FL specializing in psychology.

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501 Goodlette Road N Suite A202
Naples, FL 34102
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8300 College Parkway Suite 204
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Some issues Dr. Deborah Anne Harrison, PHD can help you with:

Anxiety

Anxiety is a generic name given to a variety of conditions characterized by unusual amounts of fear and worry, especially unrealistic fears and tension. People who suffer from anxiety often are aware that their fears are irrational, but that knowledge does not make the feeling of being scared and anxious go away. To qualify as anxiety, symptoms must last for 6 months or more and interfere with the way a person lives their daily life. Some cases may be mild, where, for example, a person simply avoids certain situations. Other cases can be severe enough to be disabling.

Some of the specific conditions covered under the general label of anxiety include:

  • Generalized anxiety disorder
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder
  • Phobias
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder
  • Social phobia
  • Panic disorder

Collectively, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issues diagnosed in the United States -- even more common than depression. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with anxiety, and it is extremely common for a person with anxiety to have another illness at the same time, such as depression, a physical illness, or substance abuse.

Treatment for anxiety usually involves medication and psychotherapy together. Medications used may include antidepressants (which also work for anxiety), anti-anxiety medications, or beta blockers (which can be used to control the physical symptoms of anxiety). Psychotherapy can be useful to teach patients new ways of thinking and reacting so that they can manage their feelings of worry and fear. Support groups can also be very effective for anxiety, and they can be a form of treatment themselves for social phobias. Stress management, relaxation techniques, and meditation all help reduce feelings of anxiety or of being out of control. Finally, having a strong support network of family and friends is an excellent way to help manage the difficulties of life with anxiety.

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common disorders diagnosed in children. Nine percent of children in the USA have been diagnosed with ADHD. Symptoms, which include hyperactivity and difficulty maintaining focus or paying attention, can last into adulthood for some patients. Boys are four times as likely to be diagnosed as girls, although experts don't know why this is.

There are three main types of ADHD:

  • Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive types show symptoms such as constant fidgeting, talking non-stop, touching everything, having trouble sitting still and waiting their turn, and interrupting others.
  • Predominantly inattentive types tend to be distracted, get bored and wander off during tasks, forget things or instructions, daydream, and appear not to be listening. This type is sometimes misdiagnosed because they are not hyperactive and there are fewer behavior issues.
  • Combined types show symptoms from both categories. This is actually the most common type of ADHD.

When diagnosing ADHD, it is important to rule out other issues that may be causing the symptoms. Seizure disorders, hearing loss, anxiety, and domestic problems are some examples of problems that can cause behaviors similar to those seen with ADHD.

Treatment can include stimulant medications, behavioral therapy to teach patients ways to navigate their world and control symptoms better, and accommodations at school or work. A structured environment (with lots of organization and well-defined rules) seems to help most kids with ADHD function at their best.

ADHD is mainly thought of as a disorder that affects children, but symptoms can last into adulthood for a third to half of those diagnosed. In adults, ADHD has similar symptoms as when it is seen in children: impulsive behavior, difficulty maintaining focus, being easily distracted, or a tendency to fidget. These symptoms can cause problems in a patient's careers and relationships. Additionally, adults with ADHD are at increased risk for substance abuse. Medications can be an important part of treatment for adults, as well as stress reduction techniques and organization skills training. Specialized ADHD coaches can help adults with ADHD manage their symptoms and succeed in all areas of their life.

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

  • Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
  • Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
  • A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
  • Unusual sleep or eating habits
  • Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
  • Physical aches and pains
  • Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Deborah Anne Harrison, PHD treated as a psychologist in Naples, FL during 2012 were mental health therapy, counseling services and diagnostic evaluation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deborah Anne Harrison, PHD for Medicare patients.

counseling services 83
diagnostic evaluation 81
mental health therapy 986

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Deborah Anne Harrison, PHD treated as a psychologist in Naples, FL during 2013 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deborah Anne Harrison, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 1645

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah Anne Harrison, PHD.

Gender
Male 59
Female 98
Age
From 65 to 74 89
From 75 to 84 30
85 and over 16
Less than 65 22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah Anne Harrison, PHD in 2013

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 47
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 31
Dementia 15
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Deborah Anne Harrison, PHD treated as a psychologist in Naples, FL during 2014 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deborah Anne Harrison, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 496

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah Anne Harrison, PHD.

Gender
Male 32
Female 54
Age
From 65 to 74 48
From 75 to 84 18
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah Anne Harrison, PHD in 2014

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 50
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 28
Dementia 13
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Deborah Anne Harrison, PHD treated as a psychologist in Naples, FL during 2015 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deborah Anne Harrison, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 89

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah Anne Harrison, PHD in 2015

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 0
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Deborah Anne Harrison, PHD treated as a psychologist in Naples, FL during 2016 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deborah Anne Harrison, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 1071

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah Anne Harrison, PHD.

Gender
Male 43
Female 63
Age
From 65 to 74 59
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah Anne Harrison, PHD in 2016

Hypertension 56
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 58
Chronic Kidney Disease 14
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 22
Dementia 14
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Deborah Anne Harrison, PHD treated as a psychologist in Naples, FL during 2017 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deborah Anne Harrison, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 1277

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah Anne Harrison, PHD.

Gender
Male 40
Female 74
Age
From 65 to 74 66
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah Anne Harrison, PHD in 2017

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 24
Dementia 0
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Deborah Anne Harrison, PHD treated as a psychologist in Naples, FL during 2018 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deborah Anne Harrison, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 1524

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah Anne Harrison, PHD.

Gender
Male 48
Female 75
Age
From 65 to 74 74
From 75 to 84 34
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah Anne Harrison, PHD in 2018

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 16
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 21
Dementia 16
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Deborah Anne Harrison, PHD treated as a psychologist in Naples, FL during 2019 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deborah Anne Harrison, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 1279

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah Anne Harrison, PHD.

Gender
Male 32
Female 84
Age
From 65 to 74 75
From 75 to 84 27
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah Anne Harrison, PHD in 2019

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 18
Dementia 13
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Deborah Anne Harrison, PHD treated as a psychologist in Naples, FL during 2020 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deborah Anne Harrison, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 1528

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah Anne Harrison, PHD.

Gender
Male 38
Female 84
Age
From 65 to 74 77
From 75 to 84 28
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah Anne Harrison, PHD in 2020

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 42
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 16
Dementia 9
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2020

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deborah Anne Harrison, PHD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Deborah Anne Harrison, PHD treated as a psychologist in Naples, FL were mental health therapy, counseling services and diagnostic evaluation.

counseling services 83
diagnostic evaluation 81
mental health therapy 1099

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2020

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah Anne Harrison, PHD.

Gender
Male 32
Female 59
Age
75 to 84 15
85 and over 1
Less than 65 8
65 to 74 54

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah Anne Harrison, PHD From 2012 - 2020

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Deborah Anne Harrison, PHD treated were hypertension, depression, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 52
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 50
Chronic Kidney Disease 14
Asthma 0
Osteoporosis 5
Heart Failure 3
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 4
Diabetes 17
Atrial Fibrillation 1
Dementia 8
Cancer 9

Education & Training

She has a state license in Florida.

Licensed In: Florida

Insurance Information

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Dr. Deborah Anne Harrison, PHD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna, Blue California, Magellan Health Services and Medicare.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Deborah Anne Harrison, PHD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna
Blue California
Magellan Health Services
Medicare

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Biography

Dr. Deborah Harrison's area of specialization is psychology. Clinical interests for Dr. Harrison include psychoeducation, geriatric consultation, and depression. She appears to be an in-network provider for Magellan Health Services, Blue California, and Aetna, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Harrison (or staff) is conversant in Spanish and German.

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