Dr Stephen Oreski & Associates

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Autism Archives

The Benefits of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA Therapy)

Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) is a form of therapy often used with children and adults diagnosed with autism and other mental health conditions. ABA focuses on improving specific behaviors such…
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Mental Health

Self-Esteem and Mental Health

Having low self-esteem is something many people of all ages deal with. While low self-esteem is not considered a mental health condition in itself, the way we think about ourselves…
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Abuse/Neglect Archives, Trauma / PTSD

3 Therapy Approaches for Childhood Trauma

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), roughly two-thirds of adolescents and teens report experiencing at least childhood trauma by the age of 16. Luckily, a…
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Anxiety Archives, Stress

Stress’s Impact on the Body

The old saying goes, “Into every life, a little rain must fall.” Stress is like rain. A little of it can be a good thing. But too much can cause…
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Finance

How Finances can Impact Your Mental Health

Not since the great depression have so many people collectively been dealing with financial hardship. The Covid pandemic locked down nations and caused people to lose their livelihoods. It is…
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Anxiety Archives, COVID-19

Student Mental Health Post-Pandemic

At no other time in history have schools had to face so many challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic required teachers, students, and faculty to quickly pivot and move classes to an…
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Adults Counseling

Why Men Should Try Therapy

Men have taken on a specific role in human development over the span of hundreds of thousands of years. While roles have very recently shifted somewhat, historically speaking, men have…
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Parenting

Creating a Parenting Plan

In a perfect world, marriages would never dissolve. But divorce is a reality and one that impacts everyone involved, including the children. To help children feel safe and secure during…
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Anger Management Archive, Family, Family Therapy

How Anger Affects the Family

As young people, we learn to interact with others based on how our family members interact with each other. Once these communication patterns become established in our young minds, it’s…
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Anxiety Archives, Grief

Teen Mental Health Therapy Services in Paramus, NJ

Teen therapy can help! Not many of us remember our teenage years as walks in the park. That’s because this time in our life is punctuated by uncertainties, social pressure,…