Are you at your wit's end with a child or teenager who is out of control and throwing your family life into chaos? Has your child or teen been diagnosed with ADHD, ODD, ASD, depression or another emotional or behavioral problem? Are you struggling with the decision of whether or not to give your child psychiatric medication?
Is your marriage or relationship suffering? Have you been thinking about divorce? Are you suffering from anxiety or depression? Are your unresolved issues with your family of origin getting in the way of your growing, thriving, and moving on? Therapy can help with all of these. Therapy is the art of change.
Is your marriage or relationship suffering? Have you been thinking about divorce? Are you suffering from anxiety or depression? Are your unresolved issues with your family of origin getting in the way of your growing, thriving, and moving on? Therapy can help with all of these. Therapy is the art of change.
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or CBT is a short-term, problem-focused form of behavioral treatment. CBT is grounded in the belief that it is a person's cognitive perception of events - rather than the events themselves - that determines how he or she will feel and act in response. Therapy can help you change your beliefs and cognitions, thus freeing you from a perspective that undermines your self-confidence and happiness.
Are fears or anxieties taking over your life? Do you feel like you can't control your fears? Are you feeling that your life could be happier but you don't understand what is blocking you? If this sounds like you, I can help. For treating anxiety disorders, research shows that therapy is the most effective option.
Family therapy addresses unhealthy patterns of communication in a family. An acting-out child, teen or young adult can be the symptom of this unhealthy family dynamic. The young person is seen as the "identified patient" who brings the family to therapy so that the family can become healthier and happier.
Are you always worried about making mistakes, looking bad or being embarrassed in front of others? If you answered yes to any of the above, you may have social anxiety. While it is normal to feel nervous in some social situations, people who experience daily social anxiety tend to avoid everyday interactions that cause them significant fear, anxiety, self-consciousness, and embarrassment because they fear being scrutinized or judged by others.
A family therapist offers a surprising new look at the rise of ADHD in America, arguing for a better paradigm for diagnosing and treating our children. Since 1987, the number of American children diagnosed with ADHD has jumped from 3 to 11 percent. Meanwhile, ADHD rates remain relatively low in other countries.
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Abby Zein
Apr 20, 2021
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I had high hopes before starting therapy with her, but was very disappointed and discontinued after a couple of sessions. She was incredibly judgmental; I found myself constantly defending myself to her. For example, I was incredibly offended when she asked me to explain why my religion "labels" women as inferior to men (it doesn't!!). This to me spoke volumes about her cultural insensitivity and ignorance. Do yourself a favor and listen to these reviews.
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George Donogal
Aug 23, 2020
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All of those negative reviewers obviously have not worked with Marilyn. She's very competent in solving children's behavioral problems - without labeling them as ADHD. She zeros right in on the situational stressors that are causing the child to act out. In our case our boy had been labeled with ADHD following a recommendation from his teacher and was prescribed medication. We researched the negative effects and did not want to go that route. Thank goodness we found Marilyn! She gave us clear directives that began yielding immediate results. After 5 sessions, our son is back on track. Frankly it
Ryan Oas
Jun 01, 2018
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Zazie Farmer
Nov 21, 2017
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Karin Anderson
Aug 23, 2017
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I'm a psychologist and Dr. Wedge's book is spot on. The real tragedy in our culture is that children continue to be slapped with labels when they're merely responding to dysfunction within their homes (which, of course, they have no control over). Children grow up believing they have mental and/or biological illnesses and assume they'll need to take medication for life. If you read Dr. Wedge's book, you'll see she substantiates her position with a great deal of research and support.
Grace Ellen
Oct 19, 2016
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