Conditions We Treat
Adjustment Disorders are reactions to stress and other issues that result
in symptoms lasting six months or longer.
ADHD (Attention
Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) affects children and
adults. It is estimated that 3-5 % of both adults and children in the
United States
may have this disorder. Read more
Anxiety Disorders affect 10-12 million American men
and women each year. These disorders include panic, social phobia, generalized
anxiety and
posttraumatic stress disorder. Help is available through therapy and
medication. Read
more
Bipolar Disorder is a type of brain disorder that causes shifts in mood
and energy levels and affects ability to function. It often begins in
early adulthood or late adolescence and, if not properly diagnosed and
treated,
can greatly affect a person’s life. Proper diagnosis requires a
thorough evaluation. Read more
Eating Disorders involve persistent thoughts, feeling
and actions centered on the issue of food and body image. There are several
types, each with
specific symptoms. Eating disorders are found primarily in girls and
women but do occur in boys and men as well. Eating disorders can be very
dangerous
to overall health. Read more
Depression affects 18-20 million people a year, two thirds of these are
women. It is a debilitating illness affecting all aspects of a person’s
life. Treatment is possible and can result in improved quality of life.
Read more
Family and relationships are the foundation of our lives but often can
be among the most difficult areas to address. Today’s family can
be a single parent mom or dad, a blended family with stepchildren and
parents, or it can have elder family members and parents and children
all living
together. Read more
Grief and loss affect each of in different ways.
Reactions to loss and grief can vary just as grief and loss is not just
related to
death and dying. Researchers have found that therapy helps us deal with
these issues. Read more
Postpartum depression affects approximately 10-15% of
women in the United States each year and is more than just the baby blues.
Read more
Premenstrual Mood Disorder and PMS are experienced by
women in their reproductive years. Most women have mild and tolerable
symptoms of mood
changes, along
with physical symptoms before the beginning of their periods. Some women
however have more significant problems during this time. Read more
Menopause, Mood and Beyond Menopause are big topics of discussion and
research for providers of women’s health. About 1.3 million women
are expected to reach this important stage each year. Read more
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