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Dr. Debra K. Sowald, PSYD

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Specializes in: Counseling and Psychology
Professional interests include: transactional analysis, pain management, chronic illness, and more.
28 E Rahn Road Suite 105
Kettering, OH 45429

Dr. Debra K. Sowald, PSYD is a counselor in Kettering, OH specializing in counseling and psychology. Dr. Debra K. Sowald, PSYD is affiliated with Kettering Health.

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Kettering Health

28 E Rahn Road Suite 105
Kettering, OH 45429
(937) 434-6840
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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive-behavioral therapy, or CBT, is a form of psychotherapy or treatment for mental illness. It comes in a variety of methods, but the basic concept behind all CBT is the same -- thoughts cause feelings, which cause actions. If someone wishes to change problematic behaviors or emotions in their lives, they need to start by changing their thoughts. CBT examines ideas and looks for patterns that may be causing harmful actions. The therapist helps patients modify those thought patterns and, in doing so, helps them feel better and cope more effectively.

CBT is one of the most widely studied forms of psychotherapy, and it has been shown to be extremely effective for a variety of mental illnesses. Some of the issues that respond well to CBT include mood disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse, sleep disorders, and psychotic disorders. In some cases, CBT has been shown to be as effective or even more effective than medication. One of the interesting things that the scientific study of CBT has shown is that CBT actually changes the way the brain works, physically improving its function.

CBT differs from traditional psychotherapy in a few key ways. One of the most important distinctions is the emphasis on the power and responsibility of the patient in CBT. The patient will be encouraged to be the one asking the questions in CBT therapy, and most patients are assigned homework to complete outside of therapy sessions. There is a concept in CBT that everyone has power the power to change how they feel, even if they cannot control the situation, and this can be very empowering for patients. Because of this power shift, the therapist-client relationship is not as critical to success in CBT as it is in other modes of therapy. Patients should still get along well with their therapists, but they do not need a deep, dependent emotional connection to them. Finally, because CBT often treats a specific issue or problem, it is usually shorter in duration than traditional therapy. While some therapies may continue for years, CBT lasts on average just 16 sessions.

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.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health disorder that people may develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. PTSD causes recurring nightmares, flashbacks, and disturbing memories about the traumatic event. It is frequently triggered by particularly intense and life-threatening incidents. For example, someone involved in a serious car accident may have severe anxiety about the accident months or even years later. War veterans and people involved in armed conflict are particularly prone to developing PTSD. In decades past, PTSD was called shellshock and was used to describe the negative emotions that soldiers endured from war. Today, medical professionals who treat PTSD recognize that it can occur in all types of people and can result from all types of traumatic incidents. It is not known exactly why some people develop PTSD, although PTSD frequently arises from:

  • Accidents
  • Sexual or physical assault
  • Combat
  • Childhood abuse
  • Domestic abuse
  • Natural disasters
  • Torture and kidnapping

People who have experienced significant and repeated trauma are more likely to develop PTSD. Those who have disorders like depression or a family history of depression may also be more prone to PTSD. PTSD symptoms typically begin one month to one year following the traumatic event. There are four main categories of PTSD symptoms:

  • Intrusive memories: Intrusive memories include unwanted memories, feelings of reliving the traumatic event, distressing nightmares, and emotional disturbances from triggers (signs that serve as reminders of the traumatic event). Intrusive memories can lead to elevated heart rate, anxiety, combativeness (fight), withdrawal (flight), and many other responses.
  • Avoidance: Avoidance is an attempt to avoid speaking or thinking about an upsetting event. People with this response might also try to avoid certain people or locations that prompt memories of an event.
  • Changes in physical and emotional reactions: These changes may include difficulty sleeping, hypervigilance, self-destructive behavior, and feelings of guilt and irritability.
  • Alterations in cognition and mood: Alterations can cause negative self-beliefs, depression, shame, and detachment from others.

The intensity and frequency of these symptoms can vary over time. PTSD symptoms may suddenly return after disappearing for years. Many PTSD patients find treatment helps to gradually reduce their symptoms over time.

The most common treatments for PTSD are psychotherapy and oral medications. Psychotherapy for PTSD can include cognitive therapy (therapy to change thought patterns), exposure therapy (therapy to confront memories of the traumatic incident) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy (EMDR). EMDR integrates exposure therapy with guided eye movements to help patients confront and process their trauma. Certain oral medications may help with PTSD, such as antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications. Self-care, support groups, and relaxation may also benefit those with PTSD.

The path to overcoming PTSD can be long and challenging and people with PTSD can benefit greatly by seeking professional treatment from a mental health care provider. Treatment can reduce PTSD symptoms, provide essential coping strategies, and improve one's quality of life.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Debra K. Sowald, PSYD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

individual therapy

By Affordability:

mental health therapy
talk therapy

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within Ohio, Dr. Debra K. Sowald, PSYD performed more individual therapy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for mental health therapy, and talk therapy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Debra K. Sowald, PSYD treated as a counselor in Kettering, OH during 2013 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Debra K. Sowald, PSYD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 224

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Debra K. Sowald, PSYD.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 17
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Debra K. Sowald, PSYD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Debra K. Sowald, PSYD treated during 2013 were depression and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 0
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 75
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

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Debra K. Sowald, PSYD treated as a counselor in Kettering, OH during 2014 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Debra K. Sowald, PSYD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 368

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Debra K. Sowald, PSYD.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 16
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Debra K. Sowald, PSYD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Debra K. Sowald, PSYD treated during 2014 were depression.

Hypertension 0
High Cholesterol 0
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 75
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

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Debra K. Sowald, PSYD treated as a counselor in Kettering, OH during 2015 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Debra K. Sowald, PSYD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 342

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Debra K. Sowald, PSYD.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 38
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Debra K. Sowald, PSYD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Debra K. Sowald, PSYD treated during 2015 were depression, high cholesterol and hypertension.

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 75
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. Debra K. Sowald, PSYD treated as a counselor in Kettering, OH during 2016 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Debra K. Sowald, PSYD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 454

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Debra K. Sowald, PSYD.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 24
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Debra K. Sowald, PSYD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Debra K. Sowald, PSYD treated during 2016 were depression, hypertension and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 75
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

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Debra K. Sowald, PSYD treated as a counselor in Kettering, OH during 2017 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Debra K. Sowald, PSYD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 409

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Debra K. Sowald, PSYD.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 25
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 11
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Debra K. Sowald, PSYD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Debra K. Sowald, PSYD treated during 2017 were depression and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 0
High Cholesterol 44
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 75
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

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Debra K. Sowald, PSYD treated as a counselor in Kettering, OH during 2018 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Debra K. Sowald, PSYD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 331

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Debra K. Sowald, PSYD.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 23
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 11
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Debra K. Sowald, PSYD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Debra K. Sowald, PSYD treated during 2018 were depression, high cholesterol and hypertension.

Hypertension 57
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 75
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

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Debra K. Sowald, PSYD treated as a counselor in Kettering, OH during 2019 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Debra K. Sowald, PSYD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 377

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Debra K. Sowald, PSYD.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 24
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 11
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Debra K. Sowald, PSYD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Debra K. Sowald, PSYD treated during 2019 were depression, high cholesterol and hypertension.

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 75
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

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Debra K. Sowald, PSYD treated as a counselor in Kettering, OH during 2020 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Debra K. Sowald, PSYD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 365

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Debra K. Sowald, PSYD.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 20
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Debra K. Sowald, PSYD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Debra K. Sowald, PSYD treated during 2020 were depression, high cholesterol and hypertension.

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 75
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

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Debra K. Sowald, PSYD treated as a counselor in Kettering, OH during 2021 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Debra K. Sowald, PSYD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 265

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Debra K. Sowald, PSYD.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 20
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Debra K. Sowald, PSYD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Debra K. Sowald, PSYD treated during 2021 were depression, high cholesterol and hypertension.

Hypertension 55
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 75
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

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Debra K. Sowald, PSYD treated as a counselor in Kettering, OH during 2022 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Debra K. Sowald, PSYD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 338

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Debra K. Sowald, PSYD.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 16
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Debra K. Sowald, PSYD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Debra K. Sowald, PSYD treated during 2022 were depression, high cholesterol and hypertension.

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 75
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

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Debra K. Sowald, PSYD treated as a counselor in Kettering, OH during 2023 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Debra K. Sowald, PSYD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 300

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Debra K. Sowald, PSYD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Debra K. Sowald, PSYD treated during 2023 were depression, high cholesterol and hypertension.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 75
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

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Debra K. Sowald, PSYD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Debra K. Sowald, PSYD treated as a counselor in Kettering, OH were mental health therapy.

mental health therapy 343

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Debra K. Sowald, PSYD.

Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 20
Hispanic 0
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 1
65 to 74 3

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Debra K. Sowald, PSYD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Debra K. Sowald, PSYD treated were depression, high cholesterol and hypertension.

Hypertension 44
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoporosis 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Atrial Fibrillation 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Education & Training

She has a state license in Ohio.

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Debra K. Sowald, PSYD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Kettering Health

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Debra K. Sowald, PSYD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Medicaid, CIGNA PPO, Aetna, Blue California, Magellan Health Services, United Healthcare, Medicare and OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Debra K. Sowald, PSYD accepts the following insurance providers:

Medicaid
CIGNA PPO
Aetna
Blue California
Magellan Health Services
United Healthcare
Medicare
OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)

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Biography

Dr. Debra Sowald practices psychology and counseling in Kettering, OH. Dr. Sowald is affiliated with Kettering Health.

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