Anxiety and Depression Treatment

Our anxiety and depression treatment utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which is proven to be effective in treating a range of anxiety and depressive disorders. CBT involves efforts to change thinking and behavioral patterns that are impacting current functioning. For individuals experiencing depression, CBT focuses on identifying and challenging negative thought patterns and beliefs that contribute to feelings of hopelessness and sadness. We work collaboratively with patients to develop healthier thinking habits and coping strategies, empowering them to manage symptoms more effectively and improve their overall mood and quality of life. Through this approach, we aim to help patients respond to anxious and depressive thoughts in an adaptive, healthy, and realistic manner, fostering improved mental well-being and resilience.

Our parent training therapy service is designed to support families facing a variety of challenges, including attention-related difficulties, oppositional and defiant behaviors, aggression, social difficulties, and other challenging behaviors. We also address parenting stress and family life adjustment. At Growing Minds Psychological Services, we often utilize Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), an evidence-based treatment for young children displaying challenging behaviors. Although PCIT is primarily utilized for young children, for older children and teens, we often use similar interventions with Parent Management Training (PMT) techniques. These approaches focus on strengthening the parent-child relationship while setting healthy boundaries, promoting positive interactions, and enhancing parental confidence in managing difficult situations. Through these methods, we aim to foster a supportive and nurturing environment that facilitates the healthy development of children and adolescents.

We recognize that children and parents are part of a family system, and therefore, combining parent coaching with child therapy tends to be the most effective approach. This integrated method ensures that both children and parents receive the support they need, leading to lasting improvements and a more cohesive family dynamics.

Growing Minds Psychological Services helps with managing ADHD symptoms and improving executive functioning in children, adolescents, and college students.  Therapy services focus on addressing brain-based challenges by providing individuals with comprehensive strategies to enhance executive functioning. These services aim to develop essential skills in organization, time management, and behavior modification, empowering individuals to effectively manage tasks, set and achieve goals, and adapt to changing situations with greater ease and confidence. We also address any co-occurring symptoms (such as anxiety, depression, lower self-esteem) to assist in improved confidence to reach full potential in any academic and personal endeavors.

Growing Minds Psychological Services provides collaboration with the school system and other specialists, such as psychiatrists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, pediatricians, audiologists, and behavior analysts, among others. Our practice supports parents in learning how to access appropriate educational accommodations and implement additional support services for their child.

Our OCD therapy treatment utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Exposure and Response Prevention (CBT-ER/P), a specialized form of CBT that is proven to be highly effective in treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and related conditions. This approach involves two key components: exposure, where you gradually confront feared situations or thoughts, and response prevention, which helps reduce compulsive behaviors used to manage anxiety. At our practice, we partner with you to manage your symptoms and enhance your quality of life. This evidence-based therapy empowers individuals to break free from the cycle of obsessions and compulsions, fostering healthier responses to anxious thoughts and promoting overall well-being.