What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.43
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
About Dr. Anthony Doran
Focus areas
Anxiety
Depression
Neuropsychology Evaluation
Clientele seen
Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
Identity
Gender
MaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Dr. Anthony Doran
Dr. Doran has more than 30 years of experience in psychological and neuropsychological assessment. He utilizes concussion management software technology and takes a developmental neuropsychological approach to learning evaluations, ADHD assessment and head injury evaluation and management. Dr. Doran completed his post-doctoral training in neuropsychology at Harvard Medical School and received a doctorate of psychology from the University of Hartford. Past research projects have been several studies evaluating mTBI and effect on speech, several studies on stress in Special Forces personnel and studies monitoring DoD and Navy suicide prevention efforts. Dr. Doran has taught psychology classes at the United States Naval Academy and John Hopkins University. Over the years Dr. Doran has served as a subject matter expert and consultant for the military and Tier 1 Commanders selecting Special Forces personnel at a variety of sites throughout the country. In addition to his private practice, he works in different concussion clinics providing evaluations, treatment and recommendations to patients and their families.
What should a new client know about working with you?
A nice metaphor explains my approach.
The brain can be viewed as an elephant with a rider on top.
The elephant is the primitive part of our brain.
The part of the brain with anger, nervousness, sex, hunger, thirst. Philosophers, religious leaders, and doctors have noted the duality of the human mind.
Plato used his chariot driver and horses; the driver was the rational aspects of human behavior and the horses the more basic impulses. St Paul talked about reason and the passions and Dr Freud the conscious and unconscious. In this metaphor of the brain, the elephant most days does what it wants. This is why we struggle with diets and keeping on exercise programs because the elephant likes to do what it wants and does not like to struggle and takes the easiest path. No matter how much the rider pulls and pushes the elephant to go in a certain direction, the elephant will just march off on wherever direction it wants to go in. But there are certain things that we can do to calm the elephant down. Things that make it easier to move the elephant in one direction or the other. These things that help calm the elephant and provide the rider with different tools are call Grandma’s Rules. “Grandma’s rules” are the basics of cognitive behavioral therapy that I utilize in treating stress, anxiety and depression.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
A cognitive-behavioral approach to therapy. Grandma’s rules (doing everything your grandma said to keep you healthy) helps make therapy easier. By focusing on positive self-care with a caring and concerned therapist, patients begin to make progress and feel better about themselves while at the same time get to know their therapist over the course of the first few sessions. Discussing strong emotions and difficult situations can be a bit easier once you have gotten to know your therapist, trust them a bit more, and have already begun to make some positive progress in feeling better.
Look forward to talking with you In the near future.
Dr. Anthony Doran is not in-network with any insurances
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Ongoing session: $100-250 for 45 minutes
- Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay
- Files your insurance claim: You pay the session fee upfront and the provider files the claim for you, so you can get reimbursed directly without worrying about the paperwork
More information on payments and coverage
Currently, Dr. Doran accepts insurance and credit card payments.
Office location
Dr. Anthony Doran, PsyD also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- University of Hartford, PsyD in Clinical Psychology
- Harvard University, Postdoctoral Fellowship in Neuropsychology
- New School, Master's in Psychology
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey (Bachelor's)
NPI number
1942238647
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.43
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Where is Dr. Anthony Doran's office located?
Dr. Anthony Doran has 34 office locations, including in Westphalia, Freeport, Millersville, Washington, Hartstown, Supai, Van, Edgehill, Watha, Centertown, Pondsville, Timpas, Mt Chase, Moro, Windsor, Clinton, Newtonia, Broaddus, Empire, Bandana, Anderson, Kenefic, Batsto, Eland, Hitterdal, Columbia, Bobtown, Cusick, Swan Valley, Slaughter Beach, New Harmony, Spillertown, and Rendville, view full addresses on Dr. Doran's profile.
What languages does Dr. Anthony Doran speak?
Dr. Anthony Doran speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Anthony Doran in reviews?
7 patients have reviewed Dr. Anthony Doran. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.43/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.