With teenagers, it is not always clear if professional help is needed.  Adolescents typically test limits and break the rules in their struggle for autonomy and separation from their parents.  It’s not uncommon that teens withdraw from parents, become more sullen, arrogant, temperamental and more challenging to live with.  Keeping

Psychoanalysis was founded on the discovery that we are unconscious of the many factors that determine our emotions and behavior. Psychoanalysis is an approach to addressing emotional distress that originates from the discoveries and ideas of Sigmund Freud. Modern Psychoanalysis, however, is inclusive and makes extensive use of all subsequent

How is counseling different than psychotherapy or psychoanalysis? Counseling may be suitable for people who are dealing with a temporary crisis. Sometimes counseling can help alleviate immediate distress in a rapid 8 to 10 sessions. However, if there are underlying, longstanding problems, these will take more time to resolve. If you are seeking

People usually seek therapy during a time of personal or relationship crisis or when there are relationship problems at work.  Psychotherapy provides a disciplined systematic approach to helping people feel better and achieve more in their lives. Psychotherapy is different than talking things over with a trusted friend or family

Contrary to popular opinion, children are not less impacted by troubles than adults.  Children have fewer coping skills and less control over themselves and their environment.  When there are troubles at home, children can be affected in many ways.  The age of the child and his/her developmental maturity influences how