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Copyright 2011. Roberta Shapiro, M.Ed. All rights reserved. Earlier this week I had a client seeking psychotherapy sessions for agoraphobia come in for her first appointment to my private Miami Beach practice. She inspired me to write a short article about fear of going out to public open places, aka ‘agoraphobia.’ This phobic disorder is … Continue reading
Copyright 2011. Roberta Shapiro, M.Ed. All rights reserved. I”m often asked to explain depression, so, in short here’s a brief description: Depression is characterized by a loss of a capacity to feel pleasure, loss of appetite, difficulty with sleep, and at times, in more severe cases, suicidal thoughts. Most causes of depression are treatable with … Continue reading
Copyright 2011. Roberta Shapiro, M.Ed. All rights reserved. Anxiety disorders can manifest themselves both psychologically or physiologically. In my private practice, my patients who experience anxiety disorders usually express feelings of fear or worry; some suffer from excessive worry. Physiological symptoms of anxiety include: Shortness of breath Tension headaches Gastrointestinal problems, such as diarrhea Heart … Continue reading
Copyright 2011. Roberta Shapiro, M.ED. All rights reserved. Over the years I’ve come to realize that migraines or tension headaches became more and more prevalent amongst my patients who came into my private Miami practice seeking help with anxiety or stress. One of the most common type of pain experienced by people around the world is … Continue reading
Copyright 2011. Roberta Shapiro, M.Ed. All rights reserved. In my private Miami Beach practice, I see quite a few therapy patients suffering from PTSD. As a matter of fact, one of my sessions today with a patient who suffers from PTSD stated that she was very apprehensive about EMDR. I know the incredible benefits that … Continue reading
Copyright 2011. Roberta Shapiro, M.ED. All rights reserved. You’ve asked for it, I’ve listened. My help with worry blog is inundated with requests for more natural remedies. Although my specialty as a psychotherapist is helping you deal with anxiety and excessive worry through meditation and self-hypnosis, I’m a big believer in natural remedies. Here are a few … Continue reading
Help With Worry and Solutions for Anxiety 