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Intensive Anxiety Treatment: A Case Study in More Rapid Recovery
By Ferdinando Palumbo, MSW, LCSW, Founder of Northern NJ CBT Background It’s 10:00 AM. I am meeting a client at a mall. He has not tried on clothes in at least 5 years, but thinks it could be substantially longer. This client suffers from OCD and his OCD has regaled him with all sorts of horror stories that it claims could happen if he tries on clothes at the mall. Mostly, the OCD nagged him with the terrifying notion that he could spread germs inadvertently to innocent or
Ferdinando Palumbo
Nov 10, 20255 min read
What is Emetophobia and How do We Treat it?
Is Emetophobia, the fear of vomiting, getting in the way of you living your life? By Ferdinando Palumbo, MSW, LCSW Disclaimer: This blog...
Ferdinando Palumbo
May 15, 20257 min read
Is Anxiety Sensitivity Getting in the Way of Your Anxiety Treatment?
It is easy for us to become overwhelmed by the physical sensations of anxiety. Fortunately this is a very treatable challenge. By...
Ferdinando Palumbo
May 5, 20255 min read
Coping Skills and the Anxiety Tug-of-War: Why I Don’t Like Coping Skills Training for Anxiety
By Ferdinando Palumbo, MSW, LCSW, Director NorthernNJCBT.com I routinely get calls seeking treatment from exasperated clients that...
Ferdinando Palumbo
Mar 27, 20253 min read
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