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Dr. Richard Alan Holmes, PHD

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Specializes in: Psychology
Professional interests include: depression, family issues, stress management, and more.
8 Polly Drummond Hill Road
Newark, DE 19711

Dr. Richard Alan Holmes, PHD is a psychologist in Newark, DE specializing in psychology.

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8 Polly Drummond Hill Road
Newark, DE 19711
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Some issues Dr. Richard Alan Holmes, PHD can help you with:

Anxiety

Anxiety is a generic name given to a variety of conditions characterized by unusual amounts of fear and worry, especially unrealistic fears and tension. People who suffer from anxiety often are aware that their fears are irrational, but that knowledge does not make the feeling of being scared and anxious go away. To qualify as anxiety, symptoms must last for 6 months or more and interfere with the way a person lives their daily life. Some cases may be mild, where, for example, a person simply avoids certain situations. Other cases can be severe enough to be disabling.

Some of the specific conditions covered under the general label of anxiety include:

  • Generalized anxiety disorder
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder
  • Phobias
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder
  • Social phobia
  • Panic disorder

Collectively, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issues diagnosed in the United States -- even more common than depression. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with anxiety, and it is extremely common for a person with anxiety to have another illness at the same time, such as depression, a physical illness, or substance abuse.

Treatment for anxiety usually involves medication and psychotherapy together. Medications used may include antidepressants (which also work for anxiety), anti-anxiety medications, or beta blockers (which can be used to control the physical symptoms of anxiety). Psychotherapy can be useful to teach patients new ways of thinking and reacting so that they can manage their feelings of worry and fear. Support groups can also be very effective for anxiety, and they can be a form of treatment themselves for social phobias. Stress management, relaxation techniques, and meditation all help reduce feelings of anxiety or of being out of control. Finally, having a strong support network of family and friends is an excellent way to help manage the difficulties of life with anxiety.

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common disorders diagnosed in children. Nine percent of children in the USA have been diagnosed with ADHD. Symptoms, which include hyperactivity and difficulty maintaining focus or paying attention, can last into adulthood for some patients. Boys are four times as likely to be diagnosed as girls, although experts don't know why this is.

There are three main types of ADHD:

  • Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive types show symptoms such as constant fidgeting, talking non-stop, touching everything, having trouble sitting still and waiting their turn, and interrupting others.
  • Predominantly inattentive types tend to be distracted, get bored and wander off during tasks, forget things or instructions, daydream, and appear not to be listening. This type is sometimes misdiagnosed because they are not hyperactive and there are fewer behavior issues.
  • Combined types show symptoms from both categories. This is actually the most common type of ADHD.

When diagnosing ADHD, it is important to rule out other issues that may be causing the symptoms. Seizure disorders, hearing loss, anxiety, and domestic problems are some examples of problems that can cause behaviors similar to those seen with ADHD.

Treatment can include stimulant medications, behavioral therapy to teach patients ways to navigate their world and control symptoms better, and accommodations at school or work. A structured environment (with lots of organization and well-defined rules) seems to help most kids with ADHD function at their best.

ADHD is mainly thought of as a disorder that affects children, but symptoms can last into adulthood for a third to half of those diagnosed. In adults, ADHD has similar symptoms as when it is seen in children: impulsive behavior, difficulty maintaining focus, being easily distracted, or a tendency to fidget. These symptoms can cause problems in a patient's careers and relationships. Additionally, adults with ADHD are at increased risk for substance abuse. Medications can be an important part of treatment for adults, as well as stress reduction techniques and organization skills training. Specialized ADHD coaches can help adults with ADHD manage their symptoms and succeed in all areas of their life.

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.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Richard Alan Holmes, PHD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

individual therapy

In 2023, Dr. Richard Alan Holmes, PHD performed more individual therapy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Delaware.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

individual therapy
mental health therapy
talk therapy

In 2012, Dr. Richard Alan Holmes, PHD had a list price for individual therapy, mental health therapy, and talk therapy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Delaware. 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

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Alan Holmes, PHD treated as a psychologist in Newark, DE during 2012 were diagnostic evaluation and mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Alan Holmes, PHD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic evaluation 234
mental health therapy 165

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Alan Holmes, PHD treated as a psychologist in Newark, DE during 2013 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Alan Holmes, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 209

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Alan Holmes, PHD.

Gender
Male 126
Female 187
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 279
Black 21
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 75
From 75 to 84 113
85 and over 95
Less than 65 30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Alan Holmes, PHD in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 23
Ischemic Heart Disease 70
Depression 58
Chronic Kidney Disease 54
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 23
Atrial Fibrilation 35
Heart Failure 50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 36
Diabetes 47
Dementia 47
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Alan Holmes, PHD treated as a psychologist in Newark, DE during 2014 were mental health therapy and counseling services.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Alan Holmes, PHD for Medicare patients.

counseling services 51
mental health therapy 375

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Alan Holmes, PHD.

Gender
Male 192
Female 307
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 414
Black 68
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 113
From 75 to 84 185
85 and over 165
Less than 65 36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Alan Holmes, PHD in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 23
Ischemic Heart Disease 62
Depression 54
Chronic Kidney Disease 54
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 19
Atrial Fibrilation 29
Heart Failure 46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 30
Diabetes 44
Dementia 49
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Alan Holmes, PHD treated as a psychologist in Newark, DE during 2015 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Alan Holmes, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 404

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Alan Holmes, PHD.

Gender
Male 400
Female 716
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 918
Black 162
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 234
From 75 to 84 418
85 and over 370
Less than 65 94

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Alan Holmes, PHD in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 23
Ischemic Heart Disease 64
Depression 65
Chronic Kidney Disease 56
Asthma 21
Osteoperosis 19
Atrial Fibrilation 35
Heart Failure 46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 31
Diabetes 47
Dementia 57
Cancer 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Alan Holmes, PHD treated as a psychologist in Newark, DE during 2016 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Alan Holmes, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 716

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Alan Holmes, PHD.

Gender
Male 214
Female 338
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 444
Black 86
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 139
From 75 to 84 173
85 and over 177
Less than 65 63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Alan Holmes, PHD in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 19
Ischemic Heart Disease 65
Depression 71
Chronic Kidney Disease 62
Asthma 31
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 33
Heart Failure 51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 29
Diabetes 47
Dementia 57
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Alan Holmes, PHD treated as a psychologist in Newark, DE during 2017 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Alan Holmes, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 837

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Alan Holmes, PHD.

Gender
Male 267
Female 367
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 506
Black 104
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 171
From 75 to 84 197
85 and over 201
Less than 65 65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Alan Holmes, PHD in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 22
Ischemic Heart Disease 62
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 66
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 32
Heart Failure 47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 30
Diabetes 45
Dementia 45
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Alan Holmes, PHD treated as a psychologist in Newark, DE during 2018 were mental health therapy and counseling services.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Alan Holmes, PHD for Medicare patients.

counseling services 37
mental health therapy 846

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Alan Holmes, PHD.

Gender
Male 238
Female 361
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 489
Black 82
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 11
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 132
From 75 to 84 209
85 and over 188
Less than 65 70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Alan Holmes, PHD in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 24
Ischemic Heart Disease 62
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 66
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 36
Heart Failure 46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 30
Diabetes 45
Dementia 47
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Alan Holmes, PHD treated as a psychologist in Newark, DE during 2019 were mental health therapy and counseling services.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Alan Holmes, PHD for Medicare patients.

counseling services 30
mental health therapy 841

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Alan Holmes, PHD.

Gender
Male 210
Female 352
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 455
Black 90
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 155
From 75 to 84 186
85 and over 183
Less than 65 38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Alan Holmes, PHD in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 24
Ischemic Heart Disease 62
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 65
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 35
Heart Failure 47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 30
Diabetes 44
Dementia 50
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Alan Holmes, PHD treated as a psychologist in Newark, DE during 2020 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Alan Holmes, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 710

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Alan Holmes, PHD.

Gender
Male 178
Female 242
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 333
Black 68
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 121
From 75 to 84 138
85 and over 123
Less than 65 38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Alan Holmes, PHD in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 24
Ischemic Heart Disease 59
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 71
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 33
Heart Failure 47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 30
Diabetes 48
Dementia 56
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Alan Holmes, PHD treated as a psychologist in Newark, DE during 2021 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Alan Holmes, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 748

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Alan Holmes, PHD.

Gender
Male 167
Female 255
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 325
Black 78
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 98
From 75 to 84 172
85 and over 132
Less than 65 20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Alan Holmes, PHD in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 20
Ischemic Heart Disease 57
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 66
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 32
Heart Failure 43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 26
Diabetes 49
Dementia 52
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Alan Holmes, PHD treated as a psychologist in Newark, DE during 2022 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Alan Holmes, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 1176

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Alan Holmes, PHD.

Gender
Male 208
Female 334
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 406
Black 108
Hispanic 11
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 133
From 75 to 84 210
85 and over 169
Less than 65 30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Alan Holmes, PHD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 26
Ischemic Heart Disease 46
Depression 66
Chronic Kidney Disease 44
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 38
Heart Failure 42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 25
Diabetes 46
Dementia 48
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Alan Holmes, PHD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Richard Alan Holmes, PHD treated as a psychologist in Newark, DE were mental health therapy, diagnostic evaluation and counseling services.

counseling services 39
diagnostic evaluation 234
mental health therapy 638

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Alan Holmes, PHD.

Gender
Male 200
Female 314
Ethnicity
Black / African American 78
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 415
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 1
Other 1
Age
75 to 84 181
85 and over 163
Less than 65 44
65 to 74 124

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Alan Holmes, PHD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard Alan Holmes, PHD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 20
Ischemic Heart Disease 55
Depression 62
Chronic Kidney Disease 54
Asthma 13
Osteoporosis 15
Heart Failure 42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 27
Diabetes 42
Atrial Fibrillation 30
Dementia 46
Cancer 15

Education & Training

He has a state license in Delaware.

Licensed In: Delaware

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. Richard Alan Holmes, PHD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA PPO, Aetna, Blue California, United Healthcare, Medicare, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health) and AETNA Inc. (Open Choice).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Richard Alan Holmes, PHD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA PPO
Aetna
Blue California
United Healthcare
Medicare
OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)
AETNA Inc. (Open Choice)

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Biography

Dr. Richard Holmes practices psychology. Clinical interests for Dr. Holmes include anger management, adoption issues, and depression. Dr. Holmes can accept Blue California, Cigna, and Aetna, as well as other insurance carriers.

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