Adolescents

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) often wears down children and parents.  Prior to beginning treatment, parents often state that they can no longer understand or recognize their child.  They see their child as being rigid, stuck, and exhausting.

The onset of OCD typically occurs during adolescenc

Checking my email last night, I noticed that “coronavirus” appeared in the subject line of about 70% of the messages.

There are clear treatment standards for the treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) which offer impressive outcomes and allows individuals to return to high-levels of functioning.

Are you feeling sad or lonely this Valentine’s Day?

Most of us started out playing sports for fun. Practices and games were a chance to meet up with friends (old and new), to get away from our work-a-day lives, and take on an athletic challenge that got our hearts pumping and our endorphins firing.  

Did you know the inability to experience your emotions causes anxious sensations? But that does not mean it's part of an anxiety condition. 

It’s easy to feel unsettled when we hear unsettling news on television or social media, particularly when several events happen at once.

Sometimes parents who seek consultation with me about their child’s worries or fears are surprised to learn that the child has Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

“But she doesn’t wash her hands all the time…”

Let’s face it.  The holidays can be stressful for anyone with all of the expectations for joy, gift giving and getting together with family, friends and co-workers.