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Jeffrey Cohen, PhD

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Psychologist
Stamford, CT

Jeffrey Cohen, PhD, is a psychologist in private practice serving children, adolescents, adults, and families in Stamford, CT, and the surrounding areas.

J. Randall Nichols, PhD, MDiv

Psychotherapist
Lawrenceville, NJ

J. Randall Nichols, PhD, is a pastorally-trained psychotherapist in private practice who serves adults and older adults in Lawrenceville, NJ, and the surrounding communities.

F. Carl Mueller, MD

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Psychiatrist
Stamford, CT

F. Carl Mueller, MD, is a psychiatrist in private practice serving young adults and adults in Stamford, CT, and the surrounding areas. Dr. Mueller offers psychiatric evaluation and medication management.

Catherine Tesluk, MD

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Psychiatrist
New Haven, CT

Catherine Tesluk, MD, is a psychiatrist in private practice serving young adults and adults in New Haven, CT, and the surrounding communities.

Carol Monroe, NP, APRN

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Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
New Canaan, CT

Carol Monroe is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse who has a comprehensive general adult psychiatry practice in New Canaan, CT.

Amanda Craig, PhD, LMFT

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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
New York, NY
Darien, CT
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Amanda Craig, Ph.D., LMFT, is a licensed marriage and family therapist in private practice serving adults, couples, and families in New York, NY, Darien, CT, and Stamford, CT.

Rocco Marotta, MD, PhD

Psychiatrist
New Canaan, CT

Rocco Marotta, MD, PhD, is a board-certified psychiatrist and Adult Transitional Living Program Service Chief at Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, CT.

Eric Goldsmith, M.D.

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Psychiatrist
New York, NY

Eric Goldsmith, M.D., is a psychiatrist who is in private practice serving adults in New York, NY, and the surrounding area. Dr. Goldsmith has over 30 years of experience in a wide range of settings from private practice to several prominent hospitals and universities.

Lisa Corigliano, NP

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Nurse Practitioner
Rochester, NY

Lisa Corigliano, NP, is a nurse practitioner at University Of Rochester Medical Center, Adult Ambulatory Clinic in Rochester, NY. Ms. Corigliano treats a variety of disorders including bipolar disorder, anxiety, and depression.

Rhoda Berger, NP

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Brooklyn, NY

Rhoda Berger, NP, is a psychiatric nurse practitioner in private practice serving children, adolescents, and adults in Brooklyn, NY, and the surrounding areas.

NEABPD Family Connections-Westchester

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Family Connections-Family Education Course
Lead by Matt and Ann Costello
White Plains, NY

Family Connections provided by National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder (NEABPD) is a 12-week course that meets weekly to provide education, skills training, and support for people who are in a relationship with someone who has Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD).

MyHealios

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Family Psychoeducation & Caregiver Support Service
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MyHealios is a caregiver support service that is provided to families and other non-professional caregivers of individuals with mental illness via live video conferencing on the Internet.

Go Fetch Wellness

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Animal Assisted Therapy
Asheville, NC

Go Fetch Wellness is an animal assisted therapy practice operated by founder Jeff Fink and his trained therapy dog Earl. His practice was established in 2013 to help people living with serious mental health disorders find relief from the isolation and distress caused by their illnesses.

Michele Winchester-Vega, DSW

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Psychotherapist
New Windsor, NY
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Michele Winchester-Vegas, DSW, is a doctor of social work in private practice serving children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families in New Windsor, NY, Florida, NY, and the surrounding communities.

Beth Weiner, PsyD

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Psychologist
Greenwich, CT

Beth Weiner, PsyD, is a psychologist in private practice serving children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and older adults, in Greenwich, CT, and the surrounding communities.

Devon Suozzi, LCSW

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Psychotherapist
New Canaan, CT

Devon Suozzi is a licensed clinical social worker in private practice serving New Canaan, CT, and the surrounding communities.

Susan Schrott, DCSW

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist
White Plains, NY

Susan Schrott is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, and Certified Yoga Teacher.

Elise Munoz, LCSW-R, DSW

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker
White Plains, NY

Elise Munoz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in treating anxiety disorders and depression in children, adolescents and adults.

Feng Liu, M.D.

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Psychiatrist
Scarsdale, NY
New York, NY

Feng Liu, M.D. is a psychiatrist in private practice serving children, adolescents, and adults in Scarsdale, NY, New York, NY, and the surrounding area.

Svetlana Leeds, PsyD

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Clinical Psychologist
Stoughton, MA

Svetlana Leeds, Psy.D., is a clinical psychologist in private practice, providing therapy services to children, adolescents, adults and families in Stoughton, MA and the surrounding communities.

Failure to Launch Part 3: What It Is and What It Isn’t

Chances are if you landed on this webpage, you are concerned about a young adult who still lives at home and does not seem to be moving forward in life.  Maybe that person is you, or maybe it’s a son or daughter, or someone in your extended family.  That young person may have been diagnosed […]

David King, LCSW

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Katonah, NY
Westport, CT

David King, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker who serves children, adolescents, adults, and families in communities of Katonah, NY and Westport, CT.

Carla Kenney, LMHC

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Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Worcester, MA

Carla Kenney is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who is in private practice, providing counseling services in the Worcester, MA and surrounding communities.

Joel Goldstein, MD

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Psychiatrist
Lexington, MA

Joel Goldstein, MD, is a psychiatrist in private practice serving children, adolescents, and young adults in Lexington, MA, and the surrounding communities. Dr. Goldstein treats a variety of mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, and schizophrenia.

Eleni Galiatsos, LCSW-R

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker
White Plains, NY

Eleni Galiatsos, LCSW-R, is a licensed clinical social worker in private practice serving adolescents and adults in White Plains, NY, and the surrounding communities.

Erica Fross, LCSW-R

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Larchmont, NY
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Erica Fross is a licensed clinical social worker who has been helping children, adolescents and adults overcome the effects of trauma since 1997.

How Kids with Anxiety Can Make a Smooth Transition to a New School

For kids, moving from one school to the next without any training or warning is tougher than adults remember. Because of fast moving technological advances and new teaching styles, it’s almost impossible for students to stay current in learning curves and social trends. Things like the common core are giving both children and young teens […]

Alex Diaz, PhD, LCSW

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Psychotherapist
Tuckahoe, NY

Alex Diaz, PhD, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker in private practice providing therapeutic counseling to children, adolescents, adults and families from his office in Tuckahoe, NY and via Skype to national and international clients.

The Dialectical and Cognitive Behavior Therapy Center, LLC

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Psychotherapy
Westport, CT

The Dialectical and Cognitive Behavior Therapy Center serves to provide its clients with therapies that are of the highest quality and informed by the most recent research in psychological treatments; to provide training in dialectical and cognitive behavior therapy to professionals; and to educate the community about the potential benefits of dialectical and cognitive behavior therapies.

T.J. Butcher, LPC

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Psychotherapist
East Lyme, CT

T.J. Butcher, LCP, is a licensed professional counselor, in private practice serving children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families in East Lyme, CT, and the surrounding communities.

Victoria Bellucci, LCSW

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Psychotherapist
Brooklyn, NY

Victoria Bellucci, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker, in private practice, providing therapy services to adolescents, adults, and older adults in Brooklyn, NY, and the surrounding communities.

Jennifer Baumgold, LCSW

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Psychotherapist
Darien, CT

Jennifer Baumgold, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker in private practice, serving adolescents, adults, and couples in Darien, CT, and the surrounding communities.

Dr. Laura Seese – Educational Advancement Associates

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Educational Consultant
East Granby, CT
Serving children, adolescents and young adults with learning and social/emotional needs in the region, nation and beyond.

Laura Seese, PhD, is an Educational Psychologist and the Director of Educational Advancement Associates, an educational consulting firm that provides support to help students and their families select the best educational match to meet their needs.

ClearView Communities

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Housing/Residential, Education & Employment Services, Outpatient Treatment
Frederick, MD

ClearView Communities is a private nonprofit organization that provides residential rehabilitation services for adults struggling with a range of serious psychiatric diagnoses.

Jeremy Barowsky, MD

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Board-Certified Addiction and General Psychiatrist
Greenwich, CT

Dr. Barowsky is a Harvard trained psychiatrist who is double-boarded by both the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and the American Board of Addiction Medicine.

Skyland Trail

Residential Treatment Program
Atlanta, GA

Skyland Trail is a nationally recognized nonprofit mental health treatment organization, serving adults ages 18 and older with a primary psychiatric diagnosis.

Yellowbrick

Residential Treatment Center
Evanston, IL

Yellowbrick specializes in assessment and treatment for young adults and their families. Yellowbrick provides integrated, intensive outpatient treatments that address the complex needs of troubled emerging adults with full-time, experienced and compassionate professionals dedicated to accountability and outcome.

Watching My Way to Mental Health – One Bird at a Time

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In addition to his duties as Editor in Chief of www.rtor.org, Jay Boll has been an avid birder ever since he lived in the southern African nation of Zimbabwe, with its beautiful birds and wildlife. In a recent guest blog for Esperanza – Hope to Cope with Anxiety and Depression, Jay wrote about his pastime […]

Living Well with an Eating Disorder

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  Eating disorders are some of the most dangerous and deadly mental health conditions. These disorders can take a large toll on one’s physical and mental health. Thankfully, recovery from eating disorders is very much possible. Here are thirteen notable people who recovered from an eating disorder and have continued to live well. Paula Abdul […]

6 Things that Everyone Thinks are Signs of Mental Illness but Aren’t

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Can you easily tell the difference between average behavior and mental illness? Probably not. There is a lot of misinformation floating around in our society about mental illness, making it hard to tell whether certain behaviors might be quirks or might be a sign of something more. To show you the typical human behaviors most […]

Mental Health Recovery: 6 Themes of Hope for Mental Health Awareness Month

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Recovery is a term much used in mental health, but not always understood. Some people think of recovery in relation to a cure or getting better.  Others associate it with 12-step recovery from addiction. Mental health recovery can be all those things, but for those living with mental illness the term most often describes an […]

Failure to Launch Part 2: Setting Expectations for Young Adults at Home

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Last year I wrote an article about young adult anxiety which quickly became one of our most popular posts on rtor.org. The article, Failure To Launch:  9 Tips for Managing Anxiety in Dependent Adult Children, is based on a podcast by Yale anxiety expert, Dr. Eli Lebowitz. Since it first appeared in 2016, many people […]

Cool Millennials and Stressed-Out Moms: Normalizing Excessive Drinking in Young Women

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Both men and women enjoy drinking for a variety of reasons—to celebrate an event, to socialize with others, or calm down after a long day. Regardless of its benefits, alcohol can still cause dependence in both men and women. Yet, the stereotype of the alcoholic is usually pictured as a middle-aged man who would prefer […]

SuperBetter: The App that Turns Mental Health into a Winning Game

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Do you wish that taking care of your mental health and wellness was fun? Does it feel nearly impossible to break free from your negative thoughts and habits while taking steps to improve your overall happiness? Even with the guidance of a therapist, it still might feel daunting to work on your mental health every day. That’s […]

Living Well with Bipolar Disorder

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Bipolar disorder, formerly known as manic-depression, is a serious mental health condition that is characterized by manic highs and depressive lows. The following is a list of notable people who have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and have achieved great success in their chosen fields. This list contains mostly those who are still living, but we […]

Reasons to Be Cheerful, 2016: Don’t Let Cognitive Bias Overshadow the Good Things that Happened in “the Worst Year Ever”

  Could there have been a worse year than 2016?  It began with the World Health Organization’s announcement of a widespread outbreak of the Zika virus and seems to be ending on a note of political rancor in the United States, while terrorist attacks threaten Europe and the suffering in Syria reaches new levels of […]

What Parents Need to Know about Psychotherapy

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Today’s post comes to us from Certified CBT Psychotherapist and Family-Endorsed Provider, Elise Munoz, LCSW-R. Her article answers the many questions parents might have about getting their child started in therapy. Thank you, Elise, for sharing your knowledge with us at www.rtor.org. — Veronique Hoebeke, Associate Editor   If your child or teenager is struggling with emotional, […]

Self-Care Isn’t Selfish and Other Self-Care Myths Busted

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  Have you noticed that the term “self-care” has recently become a dividing topic? It seems people fall into two camps: those who champion all forms of self-care and those who think self-care is selfishness in disguise. This is made clear by a video released on the popular YouTube channel, College Humor. In the video […]

6 Reasons to Contact a Resource Specialist for Free Mental Health Help: Part 1 – Getting the Right Diagnosis

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Are you concerned that you or someone you care about has an untreated mental health problem that needs attention? Or perhaps you are worried that the treatment provided isn’t helping. Effective treatment and the path to recovery begin with a careful assessment of the problem. That’s why an accurate diagnosis is so important. There are […]

7 Things Not to Say to a Loved One in Therapy (and What to Say Instead)

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Do you have a friend or family member who is in therapy? Maybe you’re new to the concept of mental health and aren’t familiar with what your loved one in therapy is going through. You might not be sure what to say when the topic arises. Here are some basic phrases you should avoid when talking to […]

Strong Thinking Skills and Self-Care Saved My Dad from Mental Illness

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One of my most treasured keepsakes from my father is a letter he wrote me from the hospital. I was six or seven, and in his letter of just a few sweet sentences he told me that he would be away for a while and that it was up to me, his oldest son, to […]

Cognitive Therapy for Treatment of Psychosis: Choosing the Right Provider

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  Often when young people and their families visit Laurel House, the top question on their minds is how a “psychiatric rehabilitation” program like ours can help people with serious mental illness have a better life. The concept of mental health rehabilitation can be hard to understand at first. But people usually get it when […]

7 Signs You or a Loved One Can Benefit from Cognitive Therapy

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In my first article in this series on cognitive therapy, I explained Why Cognitive Therapy Works for People with Schizophrenia and Other Serious Mental Illnesses. In Part 2 of the series, I give some examples of problems cognitive therapy can help with and who can benefit. Key Points from last week’s post on Why It […]

Understanding & Identifying OCD in the Classroom

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Today’s blog post comes to us from one of our Family-Endorsed Providers, Carla Kenney, LMHC. She writes on the importance of both educators and family members noticing the possible signs of OCD in children. Thank you, Carla, for sharing your expertise with us at rtor.org. —Veronique Hoebeke, Associate Editor Children say and do unusual things on occasion, or […]

Why Cognitive Therapy Works for People with Schizophrenia and Other Serious Mental Illnesses

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Part One in a four-part series on the benefits of cognitive therapy for people who experience psychosis. Forty years ago, there were two basic treatments for schizophrenia: medication and long-term hospitalization. Traditional psychotherapy was not usually offered because it did not help people with the most obvious and disturbing symptoms of psychosis: paranoia, delusions, and […]

Double Trouble & Beyond: Co-occurring Disorders in Our Favorite Characters from Movies, Novels and TV

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  In mental health, the term co-occurring disorders refers to the presence of two or more disorders in a person at the same time. In the past, co-occurring disorders were often confused with “dual diagnosis” (or “double trouble”), a term that was used to describe someone living with a mental illness and a substance use […]

Introvert Wellness: Getting Out There

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  Many of the introvert struggles I hear and have experienced myself revolve around socializing: some people are too loud and pushy, some friends don’t respect boundaries, and networking requires too much small talk. The list could go on and on. I empathize with how uncomfortable the world can be for introverts especially since most […]