What We Treat
OCD
OCD involves a cyclical cycle of obsessions (unwanted, intrusive, distressing thoughts) and compulsions (repetitive physical or mental behaviors intended to alleviate the anxiety of obsessions). Often, people know these thoughts or behaviors are excessive, but they can't seem to stop without tremendous distress. OCD often fails to respond to standard therapy techniques and can even get worse without specialized care.
Eating Disorders
Eating Disorders often start with dieting, excessive exercise, and strict food rules that can escalate into restriction, skipping meals, binging, purging, and fear of weight changes. In addition to our psychological services, we offer a team-based approach, including experienced dietitians who specialize in nutrition for eating disorders.
Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety-related disorders are increasingly common across all ages, affecting nearly 40 million American adults. Anxiety-related disorders can include excessive worries, fears that are heightened in social situations or while alone, and/or, panic attacks. Panic attacks are sudden, intense episodes of fear that can involve a racing heart, choking sensations, nausea, sweating, chest pain etc.
Phobias
A specific phobia is an unreasonable fear caused by the presence of a specific object or situation. This fear can often lead to avoidance of the object or situation, causing impairment or a decrease in life satisfaction.
Depressive Disorders
Depression is often misunderstood, even though it is the second leading cause of disability worldwide. Depression goes beyond just feeling blue, and can include intense impacts on mood, motivation, enjoyment, self-esteem, and physical symptoms.
Trauma
Following a traumatic or highly stressful experience, many people struggle with avoidance, mood concerns, heightened reactivity, and intrusive memories or flashbacks. If these symptoms continue for sometime, they can be symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).