Adolescent and Adult Psychotherapy
At least 1 in 11 people experience Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in their lifetime. Diagnosis in women is twice as likely as in men. Post-traumatic stress disorder is a mental health condition caused by a terrifying event. PTSD is treatable and a patient is able to live their lives. There are various treatment options that are […]
Body Dysmorphic Disorder is a disabling mental health disorder with a high level of co-morbity with other mental conditions, such as Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Hair Pulling Disorder, Social Phobia and Depression. A person with Body Dysmorphic Disorder can’t stop thinking about real or perceived defects or flaws in their appearance. In many cases, these defects or […]
When many people hear the word “depression,” they think about it 2 ways: “regular “depression and “clinical” depression. The truth is that these are not terms used by mental health professionals, even though it is a common way of discussing depression. The distinction seems to indicate that for some people, their depression is quite disabling […]
Anorexia nervosa, also more commonly just called Anorexia, is a mental health disorder that is characterized by a person’s obsessive efforts to maintain a low weight or to lower their weight through excessive, restrictive dieting and/or excessive exercise. If you’ve ever wondered “Do I have anorexia?” this blog post is for you. An eating disorder […]
I always say that the most challenging clients to treat are those with Binge Eating Disorder. This surprises a lot of people because when they hear I treat eating disorders, they think of emaciated young women on the brink of death, fearing “getting fat,” or eating nearly nothing. In this post, we are going to […]
Major Depressive Disorder is one of the most common types of depression. When the term “clinical depression” is used, people are generally referring to Major Depressive Disorder. In this blog, we are going to review what Major Depressive Disorder is, some symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder, and Major Depressive Disorder treatment. What is Major Depressive […]
What is Eating Disorder Relapse? For those in recovery from an eating disorder, it can be difficult to realize that your recovery is starting to slip. The eating disorder relapse can be very subtle and sneaky, slowly working it’s way back into your life before you realize that you have taken a number of steps […]
The current crisis related to corona virus has materially altered the way we live life. It is an enormous source of stress and for those who may be prone to developing an eating disorder, or who already have an eating disorder underway, there may be specific ways that this situation makes things more difficult. Below […]
In this post on anorexia weight gain, I’m going to outline a study on behavioral changes as a result of starvation. One of the most challenging aspects of treatment is helping the child to weight restore, so I visited Trader Joe’s to find 13 food ideas for parents searching for foods that help their child […]
For most women, PMS symptoms are mild. However, a small percentage of women experience a more severe form of PMS called premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). In this post we will discuss PMDD and how to get premenstrual dysphoric disorder treatment. What is Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder? Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), is a condition that is most […]
