D'Arienzo Psychology Blog

Tricare Therapy

Tricare Counseling Center in Jacksonville Florida

Posted by: Dr. Justin D'Arienzo, Psy.D., ABPP

If you are looking for qualified Tricare-approved mental health providers, then D’Arienzo Psychology is the place for you and your family. Dr. D’Arienzo is a former Navy Psychologist. D’Arienzo Psychology has multiple Tricare mental health providers to include a psychologist (Dr. David Gilliland), three clinical social workers (Dr. Dawn Dirito, Mr. Joe Zichi, and Ms. Jenny Lehman), and one licensed mental health counselor (Mr. Alan Lipzin).

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Minnesota Premarital Education Course

Online Minnesota Premarital Online Course

Posted by: Dr. Justin D'Arienzo, Psy.D., ABPP

Dr. D’Arienzo is a Board-Certified Clinical Psychologist, National Relationship Expert, and Ordained Minister in Minnesota. Dr. D’Arienzo is now offering an Online Minnesota Premarital Course. Taking our course will help you lead a lifetime of marital bliss and save $75 on your Minnesota Marriage license. Take our course today for only $30.

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Our Forensic Psychologist Speaks with News4Jax about Filicide

Posted by: Dr. Justin D'Arienzo, Psy.D., ABPP

Dr. D’Arienzo is a Board-Certified Clinical and Forensic Psychologist. In October 2020, Vic Micolucci with News4Jax interviewed Dr. D’Arienzo and discussed filicide and a local case related to a mother who allegedly killed her three-year-old son and then tried to take her own life. Dr. D’Arienzo discusses the greatest risk factors for committing fillicide. These risk factors include psychosis, maltreatment, altruistic filicide, unwanted child fillicide, and spousal revenge fillicide.

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19 Florida Counties that Require an Original Premarital Preparation Course Certificate

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Posted by: Dr. Justin D'Arienzo, Psy.D., ABPP

Upon completing our Florida Online Premarital Course, you will receive a certificate. When you present your certificate to your local courthouse, you will receive $60 off of your marriage license. A lot of Florida counties do not require an original certificate, however, 19 counties require an original hard copy in the mail. These counties include Alachua, Bradford, Desota, Dixie, Flagler, Gulf, Hernando, Highlands, Leon, Levy, Monroe, Nassau, Okaloosa, Okeechobee, Pasco, Polk, Putnam, Seminole, and Taylor.

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Anger and COVID-19

Posted by: Dr. Justin D'Arienzo, Psy.D., ABPP

Our lives took an unexpected turn when COVID-19 destroyed any sense of normalcy in our lives. With COVID-19 came a lot of emotions, anger being one of them. One form of anger coping mechanism is called displacement. Displacement is a transfer of emotions from one specific issue to another.

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Getting Married During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Posted by: Dr. Justin D'Arienzo, Psy.D., ABPP

Getting married during a global pandemic can pose many issues that couples did not expect. Our article outlines ideas that couples can implement to have a safe wedding celebration during a pandemic. We also outlined five tips for planning a honeymoon during a global pandemic. D’Arienzo Psychology wants you to have a safe wedding celebration and honeymoon that couples can enjoy.

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US ill-prepared for coronavirus-fueled mental health crisis | TheHill

Posted by: Dr. Justin D'Arienzo, Psy.D., ABPP

No one saw it coming When COVID-19 swept through our nation. With COVID-19 came a mental health crisis in the United states. This video discusses expert opinions on America’s ill-preparedness for the COVID-19 Pandemic. Click here to watch the video.

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Stopping the mental-health crisis spawned by COVID-19 | Opinion – South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Posted by: Dr. Justin D'Arienzo, Psy.D., ABPP

D’Arienzo Psychology is seeing a significant uptick in new mental health referrals at our practice which began when Governor DeSantis opened up Florida for Phase 1 in mid-April. Marriages are stressed, divorced parents have been fighting about visitation and the potential impact of COVID-19 and whether the other parent’s visitation is essential (the answer is, YES). Parents have had to balance homeschooling, work, and children with cabin fever, and single people have never been more isolated (dating has virtually stopped). People are worried about their jobs, paying bills, and their businesses.

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COVID-19 Readiness to Return to Work Survey, D’Arienzo Psychology

Posted by: Dr. Justin D'Arienzo, Psy.D., ABPP

Our Psychologist Dr. Justin D’Arienzo conducted a study during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. D’Arienzo wanted to understand how ready individuals are to return to work. Dr. D’Arienzo found that most of us are biased self-evaluators and biased other-evaluators, and according to this survey, we think it is more okay for us personally to return to work than for the public. We at D’Arienzo Psychology, are fortunate to be able to continue to be working and assisting those struggling with this sudden lifestyle and economic pause.

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Coping with Coronavirus Anxiety

Posted by: Dr. Justin D'Arienzo, Psy.D., ABPP

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a lot of uncertainty. Despite the uncertainty, Americans have come together during unprecedented times. Understanding how we think, feel, and behave when faced with a significant crisis like a pandemic that challenges global social order is crucial if we want to avoid past mistakes and effectively work together as a global people using kindness, reason, science, and technology to eradicate this disease. This article discusses the psychological phases of fear and panic, stigma and moralizing, and calls to action that move in sometimes messy and destructive waves.

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