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.
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.
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.
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.
Behavioral Health Clinic
Syracuse, NY
CirCare Behavioral Health Clinic is an outpatient clinic serving adults in Syracuse, NY, and the surrounding communities.
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.
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.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
New York, NY
Darien, CT
Stamford, CT
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hope Program for Adults–Inpatient Care
Houston, TX
The Menninger Clinic is a nonprofit psychiatric hospital renowned for its intensive treatment of severe and complex mental illness.
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).
Family Psychoeducation & Caregiver Support Service
www.myhealios.com
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.
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.
Psychotherapist
New Windsor, NY
Florida, NY
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.
Psychotherapy and Neurofeedback
Sandy Hook, CT
WCCNC is Connecticut’s leading provider of neurofeedback services, a mind-body therapy with a growing evidence base for the treatment of ADHD, depression, anxiety, addictions, and other mental health disorders.
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.
Psychiatrist
Princeton, NJ
Dr. Marvin Leifer is a psychiatrist who is in private practice serving clients in Princeton, NJ and surrounding areas.
Wilderness Program–Adolescent Program
Waitsfield, VT
True North is a wilderness program located in Waitsfield, VT, and draws clients nationally.
Psychotherapist
New Canaan, CT
Devon Suozzi is a licensed clinical social worker in private practice serving New Canaan, CT, and the surrounding communities.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
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.
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.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Larchmont, NY
Greenwich,CT
Erica Fross is a licensed clinical social worker who has been helping children, adolescents and adults overcome the effects of trauma since 1997.
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 […]
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Outpatient Clinic
New Haven, CT
The Yale Child Study Center Program for Anxiety Disorders specializes in the evaluation, treatment, and continuing care of children with anxiety disorders from preschool age until young adulthood.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
Public mental health services in Arizona are administered and provided by the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (ACCCS)–Regional Behavioral Health Authorities (RBHAs).
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]