The decision to seek family counseling for you and your family is one that requires a great deal of consideration. You want the experience to be positive and successful and therefore, want a family therapist that will best address your family’s needs and help you improve the communication and cohesion […]
Posts archive for 2012
What You Need To Know About A Nose Twitching Tic
What is a nose twitching tic? This is often described as a repetitive and bothersome movement of the nose that for many people is described as “rubbing my nose because it tickles”, “flexing my nose and upper lip, as though there’s a bee on it and I’m trying to shoo […]
Do Psychiatrist Diagnose Tic Disorders?
People often wonder “do psychiatrist diagnose tic disorders?” and the answer is that it depends. In general the answer to the question of “do psychiatrist diagnose tic disorders?” is that any psychiatrist CAN diagnose a tic disorder, but you have to know what a tic disorder looks like to do […]
What You Need To Know About Eye Tics
What are eye tics? These are described as repetitive and bothersome movements of the eye(s) or eye lid(s). Eye tics, twitching, blinking or spasms are relatively common. Some people have eye-rolling movements they can’t control. When the eyelid is the problem, usually only the bottom lid of one eye is […]
What Factors to Consider When Choosing a Marriage Therapist
The decision to seek help from a marriage therapist is never easy for couples. It often comes at a time when your relationship is most vulnerable and at risk. Therefore, it is important to choose your marriage therapist wisely in order to have the best, most successful experience possible. Here […]
Does Marriage Counseling Work If One Partner Won’t Work At The Issues?
A common problem that couples and couples counselors face in marriage counseling occurs when one member of a couple is willing to work on the relationship and the other is not. Many people may think that if they can’t convince their spouse to join them in marriage counseling, that it […]
Treating Severe Manic Depression
Manic Depression is an old term for what is now called Bipolar Disorder. Presently there is no cure for bipolar disorder, but with proper treatment most people with bipolar disorder can get control of their mood swings and live a comfortable life. This is also true for people with the […]
Treating Sleep Terrors
What are sleep (night) terrors? I am often asked about treating sleep terrors, since few things are as frightening to an unknowing parent to observe, as are sleep terrors (night terrors) in their child. Treating sleep terrors is considered when a child who is supposed to be sleeping just “jolts […]
Social Anxiety Treatment in South Florida
Many people experience a sense of nervousness or self-consciousness in social situations. Some examples might include giving a speech, interviewing for a new job, or going on a first date. While some anxiety in these types of situations is normal, social anxiety, or social phobia is much more than shyness […]
Different Types Of Tics And How To Treat Them
We are often asked about different types of tics and how to treat them. Not “Tick” the bug that bites you while walking through wooded areas, but rather “tic” which is a sudden, repetitive, non-rhythmic motor movement or vocalization involving a specific muscle or a group of muscles. The biggest […]
