What IS Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
You may have heard about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) from a doctor, loved one, or self help book. It’s an increasingly common type of therapy that clinicians use. So what exactly is it? This article gives you a summary.
How to Overcome Needle Phobia
With 16% of the population avoiding flu shots due to a fear of needles, many are likely not getting a COVID-19 vaccine for this same reason. Luckily, there are very effective methods of overcoming this phobia.
Does My Child Have Anxiety?
By Erin Magee, MSW, LMSW, Child and Adolescent Therapist Worrying about things is normal and even helpful at times. It allows children to be safe and cautious while experiencing new things. However, when a child worries excessively, avoids fun activities, or refuses to go to school because they are fearful, anxiety can become a major problem […]
The Hidden Compulsions of OCD Many Therapists Miss
By Laura Chackes, Psy.D. Most people think of hand washing or checking compulsions when they imagine someone with OCD, but there are many other compulsions that are actually quite common that are not so obvious. Even therapists and doctors often miss these subtle signs of OCD, and misdiagnose the patient with an anxiety disorder. While […]
What Are Your Favorite Apps for Mental Health and Wellness?
By Laura Chackes, Psy.D. I posed this question to our team of 16 therapists, and I will be sharing our responses over the next few weeks. In this age when no one carries pen and paper but almost everyone can connect to the internet within seconds, apps have become necessary therapeutic tools. I have many […]
