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Areas of Care
Clinicians at Cabot can help you with a variety of mental health issues
- The core mental health conditions we support
Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety disorders are conditions in which everyday worry and concern become an interference in your daily life, and/or cause you distress. While nervousness and worry are part of every person’s normal experience, it becomes a mental health issue when the anxiety starts to intrude on daily life and become quite upsetting for the person experiencing it. Anxiety can manifest in a variety of ways, which will be discussed in more detail later in this article.
Anger
Anger is a normal human emotion that all of us have experienced in our lives. It is a normal emotional response to a situation that has been hurtful, harmful, or unfair. Anger is a way to express negative feelings.
Autism/Spectrum Disorders
Seeking autism therapy is important to receive the right support and care for those affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder. Our clinic is committed to offering neurodiversity affirming therapy by providing specialized services that support neurodivergent differences. Our goal is to create a respected and embracing environment where neurodivergent people of all backgrounds can find support.
Depression
Understanding depression is an important element in the treatment of clinical depression. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-5), the primary resource for psychologists and psychiatrists, makes clear that Depression is not just sadness. Depression is a clinically significant condition, with biological causes and effects, that can dramatically decrease quality of life, and have significant consequences on anyone suffering from it.
Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are more common today than ever, and are not limited by age, gender identity or status. Anorexia, Bulimia, Compulsive Overeating, or other eating disorders can wreak havoc on an individual's life, and the lives of those who love them. Learning to establish a healthy relationship with food, and a healthy acceptance of your body (at every size) is an empowering skill, and therapists at Cabot are trained in ways to help you achieve that goal.
Grief
Grief is an experience that few people will be able to avoid in their lifetimes. It can develop following the loss of a major person in your life (i.e. spouse, child, parent, sibling) or a different kind of loss (e.g. job loss, pet death, major move, etc.). No matter what the cause, grief can turn your life upside down, and having support as you walk through your grief is invaluable. Therapists at Cabot are available to provide support during these major life transitions.
Mood Disorders
Mood disorders range from Major Depression to Bipolar II to Postpartum Depression, etc. Any significant and lasting change in your mood, which causes interference or distress, may classify as a mood disorder. When mood symptoms occur, you are far more likely to "get back to normal" quickly with the help of a trained therapist, who can help you learn skills and strategies to both cope with and alter the troubling symptoms.
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
The birth of a baby is a wonderful, awful, challenging time. Particularly for a mother who is carrying a baby, or has recently given birth, the physical and hormonal changes in her body can cause massive disruptions in mood and coping. Because of the profound lifestyle changes, the same can happen for a parent who has not carried or given birth to the baby. Therapists at Cabot can help navigate this brand new landscape, providing support, validation and strategies to cope.
Trauma/PTSD
The three main recommended treatments for trauma are Exposure Therapy (including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing [EMDR] and Prolonged Exposure [PE]), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). Psychologists routinely turn to these three treatments for all types of trauma, whether you’ve experienced one major traumatic event or a lifetime filled with ongoing trauma.
Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression (PPD) is a severe health condition that impacts new mothers after having a child. Unlike the “baby blues,” which many mothers have and typically resolve in a matter of weeks, PPD can persist. It often significantly impacts the mother’s ability to care for herself and her baby.
Self-Esteem Concerns
Self-esteem influences nearly every aspect of our lives. How we feel about ourselves impacts our self-confidence, which impacts our relationships, our decisions, and our ambition. Without healthy self-esteem, our overall life satisfaction will be lacking
Gender Affirming Care
Our clinicians provide space for clients to heal, receive support, and share their lived experiences in an empathetic and safe environment. Our approach includes personalized treatment plans, and working with therapists who specialize in transgender issues who can collaborate with other healthcare members.
ADHD Testing
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common mental health conditions. According to the American Psychiatric Association, ADHD can affect both children and adults and is mostly characterized by difficulty focusing, hyperactivity, excessive movements and impulsive actions.
Bipolar Therapy
Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder. It is characterized by intense swings in mood, energy, and behavior. Typically a person with bipolar will cycle between periods of emotional highs and deep depressive lows. Bipolar is manageable with treatment.
Client & family testimonials
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—Kelly
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FAQs for Areas of Care
While occasional anxiety is common, it becomes a concern when it becomes chronic and interferes with daily life. Anxiety disorders are characterized by excessive, persistent anxiety and can benefit from various treatments, including therapy, medication, and lifestyle changes.
- Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD): Excessive worry and anxiety about various aspects of life
- Panic disorder: Recurrent and unexpected panic attacks
- Specific phobias: Intense fear of specific objects or situations
- Social anxiety: An intense fear of social situations and a persistent worry about being judged or embarrassed in front of others.
- Separation anxiety disorder: Excessive fear of separation from attachment figures, often seen in children.
- Excessive worry, fear, and restlessness
- Irritability
- A sense of impending doom
- Rapid heart rate and shortness of breath
- Racing thoughts
- Difficulty concentrating
- Avoiding anxiety-inducing situations or triggers
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