Asperger’s Syndrome & High Functioning Autism
Whether you believe Asperger’s Syndrome (AS) and High Functioning Autism (HFA) are separate and distinct disorders or just variants along the same spectrum, the treatment for either diagnosis is virtually the same. I work with a number of children and adolescents with Asperger’s or HFA in my practice and recently gave Grand Rounds at NYU Woodhull Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY on the Clinical Practice of Asperger’s Syndrome in Children & Adolescents. Read More
Is Your Child Lazy or Something Deeper?
Many parents are quick to label their child as "lazy" because the child does not want to do homework, play with friends, or engage in extracurricular activities. Such children may also avoid or procrastinate or complain of being bored. But if we dig a little deeper, we can easily find underlying causes for such "laziness." Read More
Children Addicted to Screens: TV, Computer & Video Games
It is not uncommon for me to hear about parents concerned that their child is addicted to "screens" (e.g., TV, computers, video games, and portable gaming systems like the "DS"). While a little screen time can serve as a great reward for hard work, a lot of screen time can have negative consequences. Read More
Helping Your Child Achieve at School
Many children struggle at school, either academically, socially, or both. These types of difficulties can arise suddenly or gradually worsen over time. Read More
Executive Functioning Skills for ADHD, LD, & PDD
Executive functioning refers to those skills that allow us to anticipate, plan, organize, set goals, carry out goals, and monitor one’s behavior according to changing demands. Read More
Parenting Tips for Divorce, Separation & Marital Discord
There are many circumstances where the marital relationship impacts a child’s development including divorce, separation, marital discord and the like. Read More
How to Give the Perfect Time-Out
Utilizing time-outs to help your child improve their behavior is not as easy as it seems. These steps may not work the first time, but they will work with practice. Read More
Potty Training & Toileting Problems
Toileting problems are extremely common in young children and will often resolve without intervention. However, such issues can also signify larger, more complicated indicators of distress. Read More
Parenting and Child & Adolescent Counseling NYC
I wrote this article to help parents better understand child & adolescent counseling and the importance of setting limits early to prevent future problems. Read More
Top 10 Parenting Tips for Children & Adolescents NYC
The first thing parents can do – to help their children and adolescents better manage negative behaviors – is to change their own behaviors. Here are my top 10 suggestions for parents to consider integrating into their family: Read More
College counseling & adult psychotherapy NYC
College life can be very stressful considering the balancing act of academics, family demands, employment, and personal relationships. As the Outreach Coordinator for The City College of New York, I train faculty, staff, and students on various mental health topics, such as stress management, time management, insomnia, anger management, and test anxiety. I also assess and treat students in the Wellness & Counseling Center. I wrote Psychotherapy: Vitamins for your mind to encourage more students (and those of all ages) to consider counseling.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Children & Adolescents
In my clinical work with children & adolescents, I often employ a form of psychotherapy called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Read More
Treatment Postpartum Depression NYC
According to the Mayo Clinic, 10% of new mothers experience Postpartum depression. Unfortunately, many women don’t report their symptoms due to shame, guilt, and fear of letting down their husbands and families. I offer individual and group treatment for women with postpartum depression. More about Postpartum Depression from the Mayo Clinic.
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