Child & Adolescent Therapy

At every party or large family gathering there are always the children who go immediately to play with the other kids and those who might need to hang back for…

Habit reversal training (HRT) is an evidence-based multicomponent behavioral treatment developed to address a wide variety of repetitive behavior disorders/habit disorders. It is one of the most effective non-pharmacological treatments….

Children who have a persistent pattern of explosive anger, irritability, arguing, defiance or vindictiveness towards their parents or other authority figures may have Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). Signs of Oppositional…

Food – Friend or foe with the children in your home?  Often parents share struggles that they have with their children and their eating habits. When gathering information from parents,…

Although the field of psychology often focuses on studying and treating certain symptoms and maladaptive behaviors, one might sometimes wonder “What actually fosters resilience and psychological well-being in children and…

What is Separation Anxiety? Separation anxiety is the stage where a young child becomes anxious at the threat of separating from their primary attachment figure. According to the Diagnostic and…

During the month of July, The New York Times had two noteworthy pieces by Jane E. Brody in the Personal Health section that focused on screen time and children. They…

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) has traditionally been thought of as a specific treatment method for children between the ages of 2-7 who exhibit symptoms of disruptive behavior disorders (e.g., Attention-Deficit…

A recent article in the New York Times highlighted the effectiveness of ignoring negative behaviors and praising positive behaviors. In the article, the mother noted “the results were stunning. Within…

Getting your child to listen, the first time, without losing your temper or souring your relationship can be no easy task. “Why won’t he just listen and do what I…