Dr. Stephanie Leite PSY.D.

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• Phobia: What are the Different Types? How are they Treated?

  What Is a Phobia?People usually have fears like drowning, getting hurt by knives, fire, cockroaches, etc. However, in some cases, the fears become so irrational that the person has severe anxiety and tries everything possible to avoid facing the situations they’re afraid of. When fears become...

• Binge Eating Disorder: Get the Facts

  Individuals suffering from binge eating disorder (B.E.D) often eat excessively. They are not able to control the intake of food when the binges kick in. People with this disorder are distinct from bulimia and anorexia victims in that the former don’t vomit, eat little quantities of particular...

• Children with Autism Found to Benefit from Art Therapy

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• What Is Sexting?

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