If your anger or defiant behavior is really getting in the way of relationships, career goals, and other aspects of your life, but you’re unable to curb your emotional impulses, you may have a problem ...

We all have our quirks—those little things we do that might seem odd to others but make perfect sense to us. Sometimes, though, these quirks are more than just habits. They can be subtle, or ...

Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is a scary ordeal to undergo whether you are a new parent or a seasoned one. The challenges are endless, but it's possible to get through it. Develop a positive ...

For many parents, raising kids is full of inherent worries. Parents wonder if their kids are happy and well-adjusted. They worry about their academic performance and whether they’re making friends.

When a child or adult demonstrates disruptive behavior, it can be representative of several psychological disorders or simply ...

My child is holding us hostage! “Everything is a fight. Nothing is easy”! I can’t begin to count the number of patient evaluations or school consultations I have done over thirty years that begin with ...

Growing up in a strict religious household shapes how you see the world—and those lessons don’t always disappear once you move out. Certain habits, thoughts, and behaviors stick around long after the ...

I specialize in treating oppositional, defiant and disruptive children and adolescents. I utilize a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Parent Management Training (PMT) and ...

Empaths are people who are highly sensitive to the emotions and needs of others. It's estimated that 1-2% of the population are empaths, meaning they pick up on the energies of those around them, have ...

In a new relationship, things often start hot and heavy. But they eventually, after years of marriage, end up in the all too ...

Dear Annie: I’ve been dating a wonderful woman for almost a year now and have recently noticed some odd behaviors. The one that concerns me the most is the way she’s been dressing. Case in point: We ...