Psychological services available through the offices of Dr. Rick Pimental-Habib, Ph.D., C.C.H., include individual psychotherapy, relationship and family counseling, and clinical hypnotherapy. Dr. Rick works primarily in a long-term therapy modality, but also sees clients who wish to enter therapy for shorter term, problem-specific work, including clinical hypnotherapy and different forms of healing through meditation. Both long- and short-term counseling or psychotherapy can be extremely beneficial in dealing with issues pertinent to individuals, couples and families of all kinds.

Some readers of Dr. Rick's books have requested psychotherapy. However, because of geographical distance, they are unable to come for therapy in person. As a result, Dr. Rick now offers counseling by phone - and occasionally by e-mail - for those individuals who are not in the Chattanooga area. Phone counseling also works well for clients who travel for business, and wish to maintain regular sessions while out of town.

Let’s face it: Life can be extremely stressful and confusing, and the complications that arise from simple everyday living can feel overwhelming. They may cause immediate problems as well as stir up plenty of old family and childhood issues that you thought were resolved long ago. Stress, adjustments, relationship issues, family issues, identity issues, dating, careers, addictions and compulsive behaviors, loss and grief, conflicts -- with others as well as within … No matter the specifics, the first step toward a happier, more congruent life is understanding that you need not go through it alone. Whatever your situation, contacting a therapist could be the healthiest step you take, and could open the door to a rewarding journey of discovery, insight and healing.

If you’ve previously been in therapy, then you perhaps have a general understanding of the benefits to working with someone whom you trust, and who can offer gentle guidance to help you find your own answers. If you’ve never been in therapy before, but have been thinking about seeking assistance in dealing with lifelong issues, resolving some recent adjustment difficulties, or acquiring a greater degree of insight into your own behavior or ways of thinking, then therapy could be quite beneficial for you. In fact, that you are reading this right now may be an indication of your readiness for some form of counseling.

Specializations

At his private practice Dr. Rick works with individuals, couples, families and groups. His areas of specialization include: gay and lesbian relationships, non-gay relationships, HIV/AIDS related issues, loss and grief, the coming out process and other life adjustments, parenting and alternative families, self-esteem, stress, addiction and recovery, health and wellness, clinical hypnotherapy, and meditation. Clinical hypnotherapy may or may not be part of a client’s on-going psychotherapy, depending on the issues and needs of that individual. The same is true for past-life regression work. Most people come in for individual psychotherapy or couples counseling, but some come in specifically to experience the ways in which hypnotherapy may be of help to them. Others want to learn how meditation can be a healthy – and healing -- addition to their lives. I’m happy to discuss the possibilities with you anytime.

Groups

From time to time, Dr. Rick offers group counseling, depending on the level of interest expressed by current clients, new clients, referrals, etc. Such groups may be general psychotherapy groups, or may be specific, such as: Gay Men’s Group, Bereavement Group, Creative Visualization Group, Couples’ Group, and HIV Affected Group. Fees for group counseling tend to be lower than for individual, couples, and family counseling.

Fees

All psychotherapy fees are based on a sliding scale, and the initial phone consultation is free. Dr. Rick can be contacted via e-mail or phone for an appointment, or for more information regarding services. Questions about Dr. Rick’s specializations, office location, fees? Feel free to inquire by calling (office hours are from 9AM to 9PM, Monday through Friday) or by sending e-mail anytime. All e-mail inquiries are kept confidential and are usually answered promptly during regular business hours.