Anna Maria Badini PH.D.
Psychologist | Psychotherapy
Stamford Connecticut, 06906About
Dr. Anna Badini is a psychologist practicing in Stamford, Connecticut. Dr. Badini specializes in the treatment of mental health problems, and helps people to cope with their mental illnesses. As a psychologist, Dr. Badini evaluates and treats patients through a variety of methods, most typically being psychotherapy or talk therapy. Patients usually visit Dr. Badini because they have been experiencing depression, anxiety, stress or anger for a significant period of time and are seeking help. Psychologists may perform a variety of exams and assessments to diagnose a mental condition.
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Anna Maria Badini PH.D.'s Expert Contributions
My sister loses interest in things very fast, having a negative impact on her life.
Yes, but what does she say is the reason for it? Is she worried about it or interested in it? Yes, a psychologist could certainly help in finding the reason/cause, and psychotherapy could help her overcome this problem, but she needs to be motivated to help herself. READ MORE
Why am I such an introvert?
You must have always been an introvert. I can understand how painful it can feel at some times. I truly believe that you should have therapy with a good clinician, because your situation (symptoms) most likely developed in relation to your experiences in childhood, and that needs to be explored in-depth. In the interim, try to open up to people a small bit at a time. Start with saying good morning to someone and look at their face. Start greeting people. Best wishes. READ MORE
Is OCD a disease or a habit?
Definitely NOT a habit. It is an uncontrollable urge, its cause or reason not readily understood by onlookers. It has to do with the afflicted person’s feeling or belief that she has no control over something and that if she does the rituals dictated by the illness, she will have the control she needs. The illness controls her. It needs to be understood by the person with a psychotherapist, and medication is very helpful. READ MORE
Do bad dreams mean anything?
Age 14 is a very important and difficult age: anxiety about "becoming ", how will I do as a teenager? He may not be conscious of these anxieties but bad dreams do carry a meaning about his experience. They do not foretell the future READ MORE
Can physical illness lead to depression?
Let her know that you understand how she feels under her circumstances & help her to get into the habit of meditating, sitting comfortably & not entertaining thoughts--let them go away. There are many modes of meditation that can be learned either online or at the library. An antidepressant might help, approved by her doctor READ MORE
How do I overcome negativity in my life?
You are on the right track! Use your insight to figure out what fuels your negativity: is it insecurity of your own gifts, envy of something, feeling alone, pessimism over ever succeeding, feeling unliked. What about yourself could possibly distance others? Difficult questions but worth the qwest READ MORE
Professional Society Memberships
- National Psychological Association for Psychoanalysis
Articles and Publications
- Book Reviews in American Psychoanalytic Journal
- Co-Author
What do you attribute your success to?
- Curiosity, ambition and creativity.
Hobbies / Sports
- Painting and Entering Her Work in Exhibits, Gardening
Favorite professional publications
- Mayo Clinic Proceedings
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