Kalisha Boykin, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

Groups I Work With

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
– Persistent and excessive worry about various aspects of life (work, health, relationships, etc.) for at least 6 months.
– Often accompanied by restlessness, fatigue, muscle tension, and difficulty concentrating.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
– Re-experiencing trauma through flashbacks, nightmares, hyperarousal, and avoidance.

Panic Disorder
– Recurrent unexpected panic attacks (sudden periods of intense fear or discomfort).
– Ongoing worry about having more attacks or changing behavior to avoid them.

Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia)
– Fear of social or performance situations where one may be judged, embarrassed, or scrutinized by others.

Separation Anxiety Disorder
– Excessive fear or anxiety about being away from attachment figures (more commonly diagnosed in children, but can occur in adults).

Selective Mutism
– Consistent failure to speak in certain social situations (like school) despite speaking in others (like at home).

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
– Presence of obsessions (intrusive thoughts) andor compulsions (repetitive behaviors aimed at reducing distress).

Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
– Preoccupation with perceived flaws in physical appearance.

Hoarding Disorder
– Persistent difficulty discarding possessions, regardless of actual value.

Trichotillomania (Hair-Pulling Disorder)
– Recurrent pulling out of one’s own hair.

Excoriation (Skin-Picking) Disorder

Acute Stress Disorder (ASD)
– Similar to PTSD but with symptoms lasting less than one month.

Adjustment Disorders (with anxiety subtype)
– Emotional or behavioral symptoms in response to identifiable stressors, causing marked distress or impairment.