Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is characterized by persistent and excessive worry about a variety of everyday situations, such as work, health, or relationships. This worry often feels difficult to control and is accompanied by symptoms like restlessness, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, irritability, muscle tension, and sleep disturbances.

GAD can significantly impact daily life, but evidence-based treatments like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness techniques can help manage symptoms and promote a sense of calm and control. With the right support, individuals with GAD can lead fulfilling, balanced lives.

Social Anxiety Disorder involves intense fear of social situations, leading to avoidance and distress. Individuals worry about being judged or embarrassed, and this fear significantly interferes with daily functioning.

Separation Anxiety Disorder occurs when a child's fear of being separated from their parents is developmentally inappropriate. Children with this disorder experience anxiety about separation or the possibility of separation, often fearing harm to their parents or being lost. They may refuse to leave their parents, avoid activities like school or social events, and experience physical symptoms or difficulty sleeping alone.

Panic Disorder involves recurring panic attacks and fear of future episodes, often starting in late adolescence or early adulthood. It affects 2-3% of people and is more common in women.

Depression is an emotional disorder in which individuals feel sadness beyond that usually experienced within the normal course of daily events.  Individuals who are depressed feel sadness or emptiness that is significantly more intense or prolonged than typical everyday sadness.

ADHD is a common psychiatric disorder characterized by symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and/or impulsivity.  It can occur in children, adolescents and adults. While ADHD symptoms always begin in early childhood, an individual may not be diagnosed with ADHD until later in life. 

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) involves intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors that cause significant distress and disrupt daily life. It affects about 1% of the population and can begin at any age, often recurring in episodes.

Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is an intense preoccupation with perceived appearance flaws, leading to distress, compulsive behaviors, and significant life disruption.

A Phobia is an intense fear of an object or situation that is disproportionate to the actual danger posed by that object or situation.  Individuals with phobias will usually go to great lengths to avoid the object of their fear.  In anticipation of coming in contact with their feared object or when actually coming in contact with the object, the phobic individual will often have a panic attack.

Hoarding Disorder involves difficulty discarding possessions, leading to significant clutter, distress, and functional impairment. It often causes isolation, relationship strain, and health risks and is linked to poor organizational skills, decision-making difficulties, and anxiety. It may occur alone or with other conditions like OCD or depression.

Trichotillomania (hair-pulling disorder) and other body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) are conditions characterized by compulsive, repetitive actions, such as pulling out hair, picking at skin, or biting nails. These behaviors often serve as a coping mechanism for stress, boredom, or emotional distress but can lead to physical harm, emotional distress, and difficulty in daily functioning

Parent training is a cognitive-behavioral approach designed to help parents manage their children's behavior by reinforcing positive actions. There are several well-established, evidence-based parent training programs, such as Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), the Triple P—Positive Parenting Program, and Parent Management Training (PMT). We draw from these models to provide individualized support tailored to meet the unique needs of you and your child.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental condition that includes challenges with social interactions, communication, and behavior. Individuals with ASD often face difficulties with verbal and nonverbal communication, struggle with social engagement, and may exhibit repetitive behaviors or have hyper focused interests. Symptoms typically appear in early childhood and continue throughout life.

As new mothers, many women are often surprised with how difficult the transition to taking care of an infant can be. Coping with the lack of sleep, difficulties with feeding and nursing, caring for a new baby, sleep training, and other new mother responsibilities can leave even the most competent parent overwhelmed, stressed and anxious. 

PANDAS stands for Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcal Infection (strep).  It is a disorder first recognized in 1998, in which children have a sudden onset of symptoms including OCD and Tourette's-like symptoms, triggered by a strep infection. More recently, cases of sudden onset OCD and tics have been reported as triggered by other infectious diseases, and have being referred to as PANS (Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome).