By: Madison, a patient of Dr. Izquierdo My name is Madison and I am a 15-year-old 9th grader who battled with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) for almost two years. I started…
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Have you ever thought your child seems sad, depressed, anxious, worried, or unmotivated? Although you may often need to confirm your child’s emotions, it’s not as easy as saying, “don’t…
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Children who suffer from intense fears are often in a unique conundrum because of their age. They lack basic trust in their environment, along with the privileges and freedoms to…
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During the two years I spent at Renewed Freedom Center as a pre-doctoral intern, I often found myself looking forward to the weekly staff meetings. It was during these meetings…
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These days, apps have become our go to for entertainment, education and exercise. Since 2008, nearly 225,000 million apps have been downloaded worldwide; putting everything we could ever imagine in…
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With the new school year on the horizon, I am often pondering with myself and the families I serve how to best advocate for your child while supporting your child…
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“I can’t meditate. Meditation just isn’t for me. Mindfulness doesn’t work!” These are just some of the sentiments shared by those struggling to attain the tranquility and healing that yogis…
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You’re probably used to your parents nagging you to get off your phones, stop taking selfies, and get out of the house to enjoy the real world. What if this…
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Parents often wonder if their child is a picky eater, which occurs for most children, or, if they have an anxiety-driven picky eating behavior. Typically, as a picky eater, the…
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