Dr. Steve has extensive clinical experience in treating the following:

 

Depression--Chronic mild depression (dysthymia), major depressive episodes, sleeping difficulty, seasonal affective disorder.

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Parenting Concerns--Navigating the oftentimes challenging transition to parenthood, readjusting identity after having children, education and guidance on behavior modification for your child.  Defiant and non-compliant children having behavioral difficulties and struggling at both school and home. 

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Learning Disabilities--ADHD/ADD, dyslexia, hyperactivity, specific learning disorders.

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Substance Abuse/Addiction--Developing a plan of action; uncovering consequences of abuse and moving towards a commitment to change; if needed, arranging for more intensive treatment. 

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Professional/Career Concerns--Uncovering strengths, passions, and fears; developing a plan for next steps.

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Relationship Concerns--Romantic, familial, professional, and interpersonal. 

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Anxiety--Generalized anxiety, specific phobias, social anxiety, panic attacks;  Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

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Trauma--From the more subtle and implicit developmental traumas (yet not less painful), to extensive and severe forms of mental, emotional, and physical abuse; Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

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Life Transitions--New job, new marriage, new child, moving, etc.   Transitions are often times extremely difficult even when they are supposed to be happy occasions.

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Self-Esteem/Identity--Development of confidence in who you are; finding worth in those areas of your life that are deserving of merit; learning skills to advocate for yourself.

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Bi-Polar Spectrum Disorders--Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is an extremely effective complement to medication.

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Geriatric Care--Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, end of life transition and care.