Psychological ARTS

Psychological Assessment Research & Treatment Services was established by Drs. Tina and Bill Dubin more than 25 years ago. While Tina and Bill are both Psychologists who are married to each other, they have different ways of looking at the Psyche and how best to solve its problems and relieve its suffering.

Bill is research oriented and has dedicated his career to learning the cause-and-effect principles that pertain to the Psyche (the soul) - especially how the Psyche can recover from being corrupted by incentives that offer immediate gratification or relief. Most people who develop an addictive relationship with a substance (alcohol, food, etc.) or an activity (gambling, sex, shopping, gaming, etc) repeatedly relapse end up destroying what is most dear to them (health, wealth, or family). Good long-term outcome is the by-product of an irreversible change in the Psyche. What that change will be or how it comes about is primarily determined by the client. Discussions of Eastern and Western Philosophy, as well as the utilization of Cognitive-Behavioral and Hypnotherapeutic tools are useful for those about to undertake the important developmental passage from dependence to self-determination. More detailed descriptions of the most popular Incentive Use Disorders and treatment options are available by following the links in the left column. You may email Bill by clicking on the PIG

Tina has a very different approach to psychology and the therapeutic relationship. Where Bill looks at maladaptive behavioral and emotional reactions as problems to be solved, Tina is interested in the story of each person and each relationship. She focuses on positive problem–solving within a warm and nurturing environment in which you can look at your situation and your relationship, explore your feelings, and determine what to do. Her training in ecological as well as clinical psychology has made her more aware of how difficult situations affect our psychological lives and our relationships and she will work with you to develop helpful strategies and perspectives. Tina is particularly interested in intimate and inter-generational relationships, women’s issues, and the creation of small women’s support groups. To learn more about Tina's approach to treating individuals, couples, and families, please visit her musings. You may email her by clicking on the butterfly.

We have each accompanied many thousands of individuals during times of crises. These experiences have provided us an education that goes far beyond our professional training. If you are going through a crisis you may be able to benefit from some of the tools and strategies that have been developed and modified over the years, many of which are available at no charge on this web site [follow the links in the columns at left and right].

If you live in Austin or the Central Texas Region, you have the option of working directly with Tina, Bill or an affiliated clinician in person [for more information about our clinical staff, please visit their profiles]. If you live elsewhere, please take advantage of our free materials, including downloadable hypnotherapy audio files. If you find our approaches useful, you may access a wide range of tools methods and media at PARTS' Store.

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