Adult Services
Albany Psychological Associates provides individual and couples psychotherapy for a wide range of difficulties. Our psychologists and social workers are experienced at helping people coping with major life transitions and life-style changes including the effects of separation and divorce, the loss of a loved one, severe medical problems and the stresses associated with vocational and economic changes.
Adult Services are offered for:
- Depression
- Anxiety disorders including panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder and social phobia
- Marital and relationship problems
- Alcohol and substance abuse
- Job-related stress
- Co-dependency and adult children of alcoholics
- Personality disorder
Child and Family Services
The Child and Family Services of Albany Psychological Associates provides professional services to children and parents as well as consultative services to schools, agencies and professionals concerned about the welfare of children in our community.
The outpatient assessment and counseling services help families deal with the problems displayed in the behavior and emotions of children. A psychologist can also conduct a comprehensive evaluation of each family situation and establish professional communication with school personnel where appropriate.
The Child and Family Service provide evaluation, counseling and consultation for:
- Children's behavior problems at home and school
- Parenting dilemmas
- Children's reactions to separation and divorce
- Problems faced by stepfamilies
- Children's depression and anxiety disorders
- Problems with infants and preschoolers
- Teenagers' special needs
Post-Trauma Services
Psychological trauma can be brought about by a number of life-altering events. Physical and sexual assault, combat, natural disasters, motor vehicle accidents, childhood sexual abuse and armed robbery are just a few events that can bring about severe emotional reactions such as depression, anxiety disorders or Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Trauma reactions often include intrusive symptoms such as replaying or re-experiencing the traumatic event during sleep or while awake, withdrawal from others and avoidance of situations associated with the trauma, and symptoms related to heightened physical reactions, such as startle responses, irritability and a hyper-vigilance of surroundings. Treatment can help with these difficulties.
The Post-Trauma Service provides evaluation, psychotherapy and consultation for:
- Reactions to physical assault
- Reactions to sexual assault
- Adult survivors of childhood physical and sexual abuse
- Battered women
- Motor vehicle accident victims
- Crime victims
- On-the-job injuries
For information about psychologists, treatment and topics such as depression, anxiety, trauma and psychotherapy:
American Psychological Association www.apa.org/topics/
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