Fear

Dr. Shannon was a psychiatrist with her own issue, which turned out to be nearly debilitating. Her fellow psychiatrists had not been successful in helping her treat it. She had already ... Read More

Threat bias is common among people with anxiety issues. Individuals with generalized anxiety, social anxiety, and phobias often have a tendency to focus their attention on a threatening ... Read More

First, a few words in defense of anxiety: It is a natural, fear-based response that often serves an important function. It is a defense mechanism that contributes to our survival. If we ... Read More

The senseless violence of exploding bombs at the Boston Marathon have left countless lives forever changed. Sadly, this is not the first tragic act our country collectively has faced, and ... Read More

The bombings at the Boston Marathon, like so many other senseless acts of brutality, have grabbed the nation’s attention. Again, we watched our televisions in horror as people ran ... Read More

How is one to cope with the fear and uncertainty of a national media saturated with negative and frightening images of one tragedy after another? There is no need to identify specific incidents; ... Read More

People with autism do not interact socially in the same way that people without autism do. Cognitive and verbal impediments that accompany autism often make interactions with other people ... Read More

My client, Alex, had told me early on in therapy that he had a secret. As we progressed and climbed higher and higher in his therapeutic journey, we realized that certain revelations needed ... Read More

Dating sites are quickly becoming the most common way to meet people. There are sites tailored to every passion, age, and gender. Even those in relationships can find websites dedicated ... Read More

Being stalked can be paralyzingly frightening. Victims aren’t traumatized just once; they’re perpetually unsettled by attempts at contact and often begin to feel like there’s ... Read More

Symptoms of anxiety can manifest in different ways for different people. Situations that increase anxiety, such as public speaking, social encounters, and others that lead to perceived ... Read More

Insecurity is one of the trickiest relationship issues because it tends to create a self-perpetuating cycle. Insecure people frequently cling to their partners, which causes their partners ... Read More