Articles
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
E M D R (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy) At the time of a traumatic or disturbing event, strong emotions interfere with our ability to completely process the experience and one moment becomes “frozen in time.” Recalling the event may feel as...
Family Systems
Family Therapy By Cindy Lichterman, LCPC In the United States there are many different types of family structures but the traditional structure of the American Family -- father, mother and children – continues to prevail. Yet, over the past several decades, family...
Social anxiety – What are the causes and treatment?
Social Anxiety Disorder is a disorder in which a person has an irrational and excessive fear of social situations. The fear usually relates to embarrassing oneself in public and concerns about being judged by others. It is the third most common mental disorder and it...
Are you experiencing any of these forms of anxiety?
Anxiety By Glenn Weiss, LCSW, CADC “I feel keyed up all the time and can’t relax.” “I think I am going to have a heart attack or go crazy when the panic starts. Then I am afraid to go anywhere because it can happen at any time.” “I know my fears are unrealistic but I...
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
Definition: Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is defined as a preoccupation with an imagined or trivial defect in appearance that causes significant distress in social, occupational or other areas of functioning. There is evidence that now shows a relationship between...
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Definition: Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is characterized by persistent, extensive, and unrealistic worry about everyday things. People with GAD experience exaggerated worry and tension, usually expecting the worst, even when there is no apparent reason for...