Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

OCD is characterized by intrusive, distressing thoughts (obsessions) that drive a person to perform repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) in an attempt to alleviate anxiety. OCD can significantly interfere with daily functioning, but effective treatments like cognitive-behavioral therapy and medication are available.

Phobic Disorders

Phobic disorders involve an intense, irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity. Common phobias include social phobia, agoraphobia, and specific phobias like fear of heights or animals. Phobias can lead to severe anxiety and avoidance, but can be managed through gradual exposure therapy.

Personality Disorders

Personality disorders involve rigid, maladaptive patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving that cause significant distress or impairment. Examples include borderline, narcissistic, and antisocial personality disorders. Treatment usually involves long-term psychotherapy to help the individual develop healthier coping strategies.

ADHD (including assessment)

ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition marked by persistent inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. A comprehensive ADHD assessment typically involves a clinical interview, rating scales, cognitive testing, and a review of developmental and academic history. Treatment may include therapy, medication, accommodations, and skills training.

Anxiety

Anxiety disorders, such as generalized anxiety, panic disorder, and social anxiety, are characterized by excessive, uncontrollable worry and fear. Symptoms can include racing thoughts, muscle tension, and avoidance of feared situations. Evidence-based treatments include cognitive-behavioral therapy and certain medications.

Depression

Depression is a mood disorder involving persistent sadness, loss of interest, feelings of worthlessness, and changes in sleep, appetite, and energy levels. Depression can significantly impair daily functioning, but is highly treatable with psychotherapy, antidepressant medication, and lifestyle changes.

Eating Disorders

Eating disorders, like anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder, involve distorted eating behaviors and an unhealthy preoccupation with weight and body image. Treatment often requires a multidisciplinary approach including therapy, medical monitoring, and nutritional counseling.

Mood Disorders

Mood disorders, such as bipolar disorder, are characterized by severe and persistent changes in mood, energy, and functioning. Individuals may experience manic highs and depressive lows. Effective management typically involves a combination of psychotherapy, mood-stabilizing medications, and lifestyle adjustments.

Trauma and PTSD

Traumatic events that involve actual or threatened death, serious injury, or sexual violence can lead to the development of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Symptoms may include flashbacks, hypervigilance, and emotional numbing. Evidence-based treatments like EMDR and trauma-focused CBT can help facilitate healing.

LD/ADHD Assessment Services

Our practice offers comprehensive assessments for learning disabilities (LDs) and ADHD. This includes standardized cognitive, academic, and neuropsychological testing to identify any areas of cognitive or achievement difficulty. The assessment process helps guide appropriate interventions, accommodations, and treatment planning.

Peer Relationships

Healthy peer relationships are crucial for social, emotional, and cognitive development, especially during childhood and adolescence. Issues like bullying, social isolation, and peer pressure can negatively impact mental health. Therapists help clients build social skills, navigate conflicts, and cultivate supportive, meaningful friendships.

Premarital, Marital, and Divorce Issues

Relationship challenges, from premarital concerns to divorce, can cause significant stress and strain. Therapists provide counseling to help couples improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen intimacy. For those going through separation or divorce, support is offered to process the emotional and practical difficulties.

Sexual Health and Functioning

Problems with sexual desire, arousal, or satisfaction can stem from physical, psychological, or interpersonal factors. Therapists trained in sex therapy work with clients to address concerns like low libido, sexual pain, erectile dysfunction, and other issues affecting sexual well-being.

Sexual Interests

Clients may seek support to explore, understand, or accept their sexual orientation, kinks/fetishes, or other aspects of their sexuality in a safe, non-judgmental environment. Therapists help individuals navigate this journey with compassion and without pathologizing consensual sexual interests.

Codependency

Codependency involves an unhealthy emotional and behavioral reliance on others, often at the expense of one's own needs and identity. Therapy focuses on helping clients cultivate healthier boundaries, build self-esteem, and become more autonomous in their relationships.

Family Conflict

Unresolved conflicts, poor communication, and relationship problems within the family unit can significantly impact individual and collective well-being. Family therapy aims to improve dynamics, foster understanding, and develop more constructive ways of interacting.

LGBTQ+ Issues

LGBTQ+ individuals often face unique mental health challenges related to stigma, minority stress, and identity development. Therapists provide affirmative, culturally-competent support to help clients navigate these issues and build resilience within an oppressive societal context.

Gender Identity

Individuals exploring or transitioning their gender identity may seek therapeutic support to navigate this personal journey with self-compassion. Therapists help clients affirm their authentic selves and access necessary medical/social resources in a safe, empowering environment.

Non-monogamous Relationships

Clients in consensual non-monogamous relationships, such as polyamory or open relationships, may seek counseling to establish boundaries, manage jealousy, and strengthen communication and trust within their unique partnership structures.

Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders

Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, such as postpartum depression and anxiety, affect women during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Therapists provide specialized support to help new mothers manage symptoms, cope with the transition to parenthood, and build healthy attachment with their infant.

Racial Identity

Navigating one's racial identity, especially in the face of systemic racism and discrimination, can have a significant impact on mental health. Therapists create a safe space for clients to explore their experiences, develop a positive racial self-concept, and build coping strategies.

School Issues

Academic pressures, social challenges, and learning difficulties at school can contribute to a range of mental health problems in children and adolescents. Therapists work with students, families, and school personnel to address issues like anxiety, depression, bullying, and academic underperformance.

Self-Esteem

Low self-esteem can undermine overall well-being and make individuals vulnerable to a host of mental health issues. Therapy focuses on helping clients challenge negative self-beliefs, build self-acceptance, and develop healthier, more empowered ways of relating to themselves.

Spirituality and Faith Transition

For clients struggling with spiritual or religious concerns, such as a crisis of faith or difficulty reconciling beliefs with personal experiences, therapists provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore these complex existential issues.

Sports Performance

Sport psychologists work with athletes to enhance performance, manage competitive anxiety, improve focus and motivation, and develop mental skills like imagery, goal-setting, and arousal regulation.

Stress

Chronic stress can have detrimental effects on both physical and mental health. Therapists teach clients stress management techniques, such as relaxation, mindfulness, and problem-solving, to improve their ability to cope with life's demands.

Substance Misuse

Substance use disorders involve the compulsive use of drugs or alcohol despite negative consequences. Therapists work with clients to address the underlying causes of addiction, develop healthy coping strategies, and achieve lasting recovery through approaches like CBT and motivational interviewing.

Women's Issues

Therapists with expertise in women's mental health issues provide support for concerns like pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, menopause, body image, relationships, and the unique social/cultural factors that affect women's well-being.

Men's Issues

Men may face distinct mental health challenges related to societal expectations, emotional expression, work-life balance, and physical health. Male-affirming therapists help clients navigate these issues and foster a healthier, more authentic sense of masculinity.

Life Coaching

Life coaches work with clients to identify and achieve personal, professional, and/or lifestyle goals. The focus is on enhancing motivation, developing actionable plans, and supporting clients in making positive changes in their lives.

Life Transitions

Major life changes, such as relocation, job changes, retirement, or the loss of a loved one, can be stressful and disruptive. Therapists help clients adapt to these transitions, process difficult emotions, and cultivate resilience.

Body Image

Negative body image can contribute to a range of mental health problems, including eating disorders, depression, and low self-esteem. Therapists use evidence-based approaches to help clients develop a more positive, accepting relationship with their body.

Career Counseling

Career counselors assist clients in exploring their interests, values, and strengths to make informed decisions about their professional path. They also provide support for issues like job stress, work-life balance, and career transitions.

Grief

The process of grieving the loss of a loved one can be deeply challenging. Therapists help clients navigate the complex emotions, tasks, and adjustments associated with different types of grief and loss.

Internet and Video Game Addiction

Excessive or problematic use of the internet, social media, or video games can negatively impact an individual's mental health, relationships, and daily functioning. Therapists work with clients to establish healthier boundaries and find more balanced ways of engaging with technology.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors to improve emotional well-being.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

A type of CBT that emphasizes mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills.

Psychoanalytic Therapy

Based on Freudian theories, explores the unconscious mind and childhood experiences to resolve psychological conflicts.

Humanistic Therapy

Client-centered approach that emphasizes self-exploration, self-actualization, and personal growth.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Encourages acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to value-based actions.

Mindfulness-Based Therapies

Incorporate mindfulness practices to increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity.

Exposure Therapy

Gradually exposes the client to feared situations or stimuli to reduce anxiety and avoidance.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Uses eye movements and other bilateral stimulation to help process and resolve traumatic memories.

Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)

Focuses on improving interpersonal relationships and social functioning.

Family Systems Therapy

Addresses family dynamics and communication patterns to improve relationships and functioning.

Psychodynamic Therapy

Explores unconscious thoughts, emotions, and childhood experiences to gain insight and resolve conflicts.

Gestalt Therapy

Experiential approach that emphasizes present-moment awareness, personal responsibility, and integration.

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

Goal-oriented approach that focuses on solutions rather than problems.

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)

Challenges irrational beliefs and thoughts to promote more rational and adaptive thinking.

Narrative Therapy

Explores the stories individuals tell about their lives and helps reframe these narratives.

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Views the mind as comprising multiple subpersonalities or "parts," and aims to help integrate these parts.

Brain Spotting

A technique that uses specific eye positions to access and process traumatic experiences and associated physical pain.