Conditions

Occasional anxiety is a normal part of life. Many people worry about things such as health, money, or family problems. But anxiety disorders, which are the most common form of mental health challenges, involve more than temporary worry or fear. For people with an anxiety disorder, the anxiety does not go away and can get worse over time. The symptoms can interfere with daily activities such as job performance, schoolwork, and relationships. There are several types of anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and various phobia-related disorders (NIMH).

At Child & Adult Psychological Services, our treatment methods for anxiety encompass evidence-based approaches, including acceptance-based approaches, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure response prevention (ERP), mindfulness, and psychodynamic interventions.

At Risk is a broad term for situations that make young people vulnerable to a variety of serious problems including psychological, addictive, physical, and spiritual illness. At Child and Adult Psychological Services, we carefully assess these situations, and our team employs evidence-based treatment methods to address the various components. We work with both the youth and/or their parents to provide care that fosters resilience and supports their journey to functionality and health.

Attachment refers to the relationships a child forms with his or her parents or primary caregivers. Attachment issues in childhood often lead to problems with self, others, and relationships later in life. At Child & Adult Psychological Services, our treatment methods for attachment issues integrate attachment-focused psychotherapy and trauma-informed interventions. These therapies provide individuals with the supports, experiences, and tools needed to cultivate healthy and secure connections to oneself and others.

A neurodevelopmental condition that can impact attention, impulsivity, hyperactivity, and executive function. At Child & Adult Psychological Services, our treatment methods often include a combination of psychoeducation and behavioral therapy to help manage the condition and help individuals struggling with this disorder thrive. We work closely with parents, schools, and psychiatrists to help foster the child’s success. 

Bipolar disorder, formerly called manic depression, is a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression) [Mayoclinic.org]. At Child & Adult Psychological Services, our treatment approach often includes a combination of psychoeducation, behavioral interventions, and traditional psychotherapy as components of a wellness program aimed at managing the condition and helping individuals flourish. We work closely with psychiatrists and other members of the treatment team, to help foster the patient’s success.

Complex trauma, stemming from prolonged exposure to severe stressors, profoundly affects mental health. At Child & Adult Psychological Services we utilize evidence-based therapies and integrate trauma-informed approaches to provide compassionate and comprehensive treatment for individuals seeking healing and wellness.

Compulsivity issues can significantly impact one’s daily life, relationships, and overall well-being. At Child & Adult Psychological Services, our treatment methods for compulsivity issues are tailored to address the root causes and the symptoms. We incorporate ongoing support with evidence-based therapies including acceptance, CBT, ERP, and mindfulness approaches. These interventions help individuals regain control and learn to manage their thoughts, feelings, and urges in the healthiest ways possible.

Conduct disorders are characterized by persistent patterns of behavior that violate societal norms and the rights of others. At Child & Adult Psychological Services our treatment for conduct disorders often involves a multi-faceted approach, incorporating psychotherapy, behavioral interventions, parenting sessions, school collaboration, and family therapy to address underlying issues, enhance coping skills, and promote healthy interpersonal relationships.

Child & Adult Psychological Services employs evidence-based treatment methods to address depression comprehensively. Our approach integrates support and therapeutic interventions aimed at addressing both the roots and symptoms of depression. Our team will help you find a path to recovery, mental health, and happiness.

Unhealthy guilt can have a heavy impact on well being. Our team will use the best treatments available to help you manage your unhealthy thoughts and feelings thereby helping you live a more productive, meaningful, and satisfied life.

With one in every six couples struggling with infertility and all its accompanying emotional and psychological difficulties, these challenges are much more common than most people realize. At Child & Adult Psychological Services our team is ready to help provide support, psychoeducation, and therapy services to help you address your challenges in the healthiest ways possible.

“Mood disorders” is an umbrella term that refers to different psychiatric conditions that cause changes to a person’s emotional state, leading to long periods of joy, elation, mania, sadness, and/or depression. Psychiatric conditions that fall under this category include depressive disorders and bipolar spectrum disorders. People with mood disorders experience a decreased quality of life; if they have depressive episodes, they may feel irritable, worthless, or uninterested in things they normally care about. They may also have suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. If they experience episodes of mania, they may feel overly energetic or on a natural high, with racing thoughts and words that pour out more quickly than usual. (yalemedicine.org)

At Child & Adult Psychological Services, we offer a combination of psychoeducation, behavioral interventions, and traditional psychotherapy as components of a wellness program aimed at managing the condition and helping individuals flourish. We work closely with psychiatrists and other members of the treatment team to help foster the patient’s success.

A mental health condition characterized by intrusive and repetitive thoughts and/or behaviors that are aimed at “neutralizing” the thoughts and accompanying negative emotions. Our evidence-based treatment methods for OCD often involve a combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), particularly exposure and response prevention (ERP), acceptance, and mindfulness-based approaches to alleviate symptoms and enhance overall well-being.

Characterized by persistent patterns of disobedience, defiance, and hostility, ODD often impacts a child’s daily functioning. Our treatment plan typically involves a combination of individual psychotherapy, parent training, and in some cases, family counseling to address and manage challenging behaviors while fostering healthier communication and relationships.

Often individuals who have significant struggles with their Judaism also have psychological and emotional difficulties. At Child & Adult Psychological Services we offer custom-tailored services to help individuals, parents, and families who are struggling with such issues. Our comprehensive methods include individual psychotherapy, parental guidance, family counseling, and innovative interventions, ensuring a holistic approach to mental and spiritual health and well-being.

Perfectionism is the tendency to demand of others or of oneself an extremely high or even flawless level of performance, in excess of what is required by the situation. It is associated with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and other mental health problems (APA Dictionary of Psychology). Perfectionists are often driven by unhealthy emotions of poor self-worth or toxic shame. At Child & Adult Psychological Services, our treatment methods for perfectionism encompass depth-oriented psychotherapy aimed at addressing the underlying drivers of the perfectionism. These approaches help individuals feel better about themselves thereby enabling them to let go of their perfectionistic mindset and demands. Individuals are helped to become more self-compassionate and improve their functioning and quality of life.

Personality disorders are a group of a 10 mental health conditions that involve long-lasting, disruptive patterns of thinking, behavior, mood and relating to others. People with personality disorders often don’t realize their thoughts and behaviors are problematic. (my.clevelandclinic.org)

Certain types of psychotherapy have been shown to be effective for treating personality disorders. Ideally, during psychotherapy, an individual can gain insight and knowledge about their disorder, what is contributing to symptoms, and get to talk about thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Psychotherapy can help a person understand the effects their behavior may be having on others and learn to manage or cope with symptoms and to reduce behaviors causing problems with functioning and relationships. The type of treatment will depend on the specific personality disorder, how severe it is, and the individual’s circumstances. (www.psychiatry.org)

At Child and Adult Psychological Services, we utilize all of the types of psychotherapy that have demonstrated efficacy in helping address these complex disorders including Psychoanalytic/psychodynamic/transference-focused therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and psychoeducation. These therapies help the individuals and all of those who interact with them have better functionality, relationships, and quality of life.

The misuse of pornography can have profound psychological, relational, and spiritual effects. Child & Adult Psychological Services provides evidence-based treatments to address the underlying causes as well as the symptoms of such misuse. We incorporate various therapeutic modalities and integrate 12-step programs when appropriate. Our services help individuals break free of their habits, become more comfortable with themselves, and have more fulfilling lives and relationships.

PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder, is a complex mental health condition that can greatly impact individuals. Child & Adult Psychological Services specializes in evidence-based treatment methods for PTSD. We offer comprehensive support through custom-tailoring and integrating evidence-based treatments that specifically address trauma and its effects. We help individuals and families transition from feeling like victims, to survivors, to ultimately thrivers.

Child & Adult Psychological Services specializes in compassionate care for pre, peri, and postpartum issues. Our focused treatment methods ensure tailored support for individuals and couples, promoting mental health and resilience during the perinatal period and beyond.

At Child & Adult Psychological Services, we offer expert guidance and specialized treatments to help build stronger connections. Whether you struggle with your relationships in general, in the professional setting, dating, pre-marital, marriage, or family contexts, our professionals are here to assist you. We provide therapies aimed at helping you develop internally so that you can have better relationships. Additionally, we provide specialized interventions aimed at improving communication, increasing assertiveness and boundaries, resolving conflicts, and strengthening emotional connections. Our professional team is dedicated to guiding individuals, couples, and families toward healthier and more fulfilling relationships.

Child & Adult Psychological Services helps with addressing school refusal issues in a comprehensive and tailored manner. Our treatment methods combine therapeutic interventions, family involvement, and collaboration with educational professionals to support individuals and families in overcoming barriers to attendance and fostering a positive school experience.

Child & Adult Psychological Services addresses self-esteem issues with personalized and evidence-based treatment methods. Our experienced professionals work collaboratively with individuals, employing therapeutic interventions to address the underlying causes of their poor self-image. Our interventions counter toxic shame and other issues that damage one’s self-concept. Additionally, our treatments foster self-awareness, compassion, and esteem leading to happier, healthier, and more productive lives.

At Child & Adult Psychological Services we provide discreet, compassionate, and effective treatment for sex and love addictions. Our evidence-based methods focus on individual and couples counseling and integration with 12-step and other addiction programs when indicated. Our interventions help support and guide individuals towards healthier personal and interpersonal well-being.

We are dedicated to providing compassionate support for survivors of sexual abuse and their family members. Our treatment methods focus on evidence-based trauma therapies tailored to individual needs. Our interventions emphasize healing, courage, empowerment, and resilience in the restoration of mental well-being for those who have experienced sexual trauma.

At Child & Adult Psychological Services, we recognize the sensitivity and importance of sexual and gender issues in mental health. Our specialized treatments are designed to provide a safe space to explore one’s sexual and gender challenges. We utilize psychoeducation and individual and family psychotherapies to help individuals and families navigate the sexual and gender challenges they encounter.

At Child & Adult Psychological Services, we understand the impact of toxic shame on mental health and are dedicated to fostering a compassionate and non-judgmental environment. Through personalized interventions and evidence-based therapies we empower individuals to navigate and overcome feelings of toxic shame, promoting a path to healing, resilience, and wellness.

Issues regarding technology use and its negative effects on mental health are ubiquitous. At Child & Adult Psychological Services we incorporate education and innovative treatment methods to address technology related issues. We provide comprehensive and effective care for individuals and families seeking support in the digital age.

At Child & Adult Psychological Services, we understand the profound impact of trauma on mental health. Our trauma-informed care utilizes a full-gamut of specialized evidence-based methods to treat trauma. They range from, EMDR, exposure, TFCBT, IFS, psychodynamic, and somatic interventions. We will work with client-centered approaches, integrating the most compassionate and effective treatments for your specific need. Our therapies help you recover, heal, and ultimately thrive in the face of the adversity you experienced.