Each stage of life presents challenges and opportunities for personal growth and development, and people of all ages seek assistance from CNS. In childhood, issues may include anxiety, school refusal, shyness, sadness, attention and learning problems, conduct problems, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. During adolescence, changes in mood and behavior may occur with hormonal changes and increasing personal responsibility and independence. In adulthood and older age, challenges may include changes in relationships and family structure, occupational and financial problems, substance use, changes in physical well-being and mental function (including difficulties with memory and daily activities), obstacles to healthcare access, and personal losses. These problems may be related to external circumstances (e.g. stressors at home, in school, or at work) and/or to family history. Our doctors work with people to identify and target the factors that underlie their concerns.
A variety of treatment approaches are used, including values clarification; generation of goals and commitments; training in skills for management of stress/worry and for reduction of emotional arousal/muscular tension (including mindfulness practices); coaching in exposure-based techniques for reduction of avoidance (e.g. feared memories and situations); skill training for modification of unproductive behavior habits and thought patterns; training in communication, self-assertion, parenting, and life management skills; and presentation of information about typical brain functioning and common psychological processes. Treatment plans are collaboratively developed with our doctors to empower people to produce the results they seek.
Specific therapeutic approaches may include:
- Psychotherapy
- Behavioral pain management
- Neuropsychological rehabilitation
- Rehabilitative psychotherapy
Unsolicited Testimonials:
“I can’t thank you enough for attending my son’s staff meeting. You have been a wonderful support and comfort to me in helping my son with his problems. It has made such a huge difference for him in his life. Even though he’s not the son I knew before the accident, his outbursts and behavioral obsessions have almost been eliminated.” (From the mother of a significantly brain-injured firefighter.)
“I just wanted to let you know that my son is doing great. He’s becoming a responsible man and that is greatly because of the help and support you gave all of us. You’re one of the best people I have ever met. Thank you again.” (From the mother of an adult who was brain-injured as an adolescent.)
“We send our best to you from our new home in [other state]. I am working at a real ‘5-star’ ski, bike, and kayak store. I also have an assistant coaching job at [major ski resort] this winter. I will be skiing with a bunch of enthusiastic young freestylers.” (From a married and employed young adult who sustained brain and orthopedic injuries years earlier, subsequently developed severe depression with suicide thoughts, and had no apparent prospects for independent living or gainful employment after prior failed treatment.)
Comprehensive Neuropsychological Services, PC
Drs. Steinberg, Karassik, and Rezvan:
1095 South Main Street, Cheshire, CT 06410; also telehealth
Dr. Gitman:
225 Hopmeadow Street, Suite 700, Weatogue, CT 06089; also telehealth
Telephone: 203-271-3809
Fax: 203-272-6968
Email: cns@clinicalneuropsych.com