Childhood/Adolescent Disorders

Many children and adolescents struggle with anxiety and mood disorders.  They can often benefit from specific treatments such as social skills training for shyness and desensitization for test anxiety. In addition we also teach young people how to be more optimistic which has been shown to reduce depression in the future. Young people often need counseling regarding safe sexual behavior, communication and relationship skills as well as dealing with the ever present risk of alcohol and substance abuse. Specific topics such as ADD and LD are addressed elsewhere on this site.  We also help young people make decisions regarding college and vocational choices.