I get asked this question frequently by my clients that have panic attacks.  Usually it starts with the recounting of a recent panic attack where many of the symptoms felt like serious ... Read More »

As stated in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV), a panic attack occurs when the following criteria have been met:

A discrete period of ... Read More »

Every week I see students, professors and other professionals with panic disorder, OCD, eating disorders, social anxiety disorder among others. Many have gone untreated and undiagnosed because of ... Read More »

Acne is the most common complaint I hear from my teenage patients. Most of us have been through breakouts and still deal with them occasionally. The psychological effects of acne cannot ... Read More »

Obtaining family history from parents and siblings who aren't very forthcoming about their medical history can be tricky. A new tool from the Department of Health and Human Services may make ... Read More »

I can't tell you how many times I am asked this question by teenage patients, older patients, their families, my friends and colleagues.  Marijuana is the most frequently used illicit ... Read More »

People want a pill to jumpstart their weight loss.  While there are prescription options for weight loss medications including Meridia, Phentermine and Orlistat many people buy over the ... Read More »

Sadly, millions of people affected by depression are not being treated for it.  One reason for this unfortunate situation is that many individuals do not recognize their symptoms as being the ... Read More »

I have worked for many years with victims of chronic trauma and abuse.  Many of my clients had a clear cut PTSD diagnosis and along with that suffered greatly from dissociative ... Read More »