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Availability in our Club Confidence program: CBT for children with selective mutism

NewsBy Joanna Robin January 1, 2025

Selective Mutism is an anxiety disorder characterized by a child’s inability to speak in certain social settings such as school or in the community despite the ability to speak comfortably in other settings such as at home with family. Our team is highly trained in PCIT-SM (Parent-Child Interaction Therapy for Selective Mutism) which is an evidence-based treatment for children with SM. We offer weekly sessions, SM groups, intensive treatment, and school consultation.

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Announcing Westchester Anxiety Treatment’s ARFID Program

NewsBy Joanna Robin September 18, 2023

Westchester Anxiety Treatment specializes in the assessment and cognitive behavioral treatment of Avoidant and Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID). At Westchester Anxiety Treatment, we work collaboratively with patients and their families to create personalized treatment plans that address both the physical and emotional aspects of ARFID.

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Westchester Anxiety Treatment Presents To Parents of Dobbs Ferry Middle School Students

News, Published WorkBy Joanna Robin March 11, 2021

Dr. Robin delivers a 40-minute virtual presentation with detailed information for parents and teachers. The Agenda: Distinguish between normal fears and problematic anxiety; Talking to children about anxiety; Helping children identify their anxious thoughts and behaviors; Support your children in decreasing avoidance and facing their fears; Manage worry and concern when parenting

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Dr. Robin Speaks About Her Approach To Treating Children on the “Off the Couch” Podcast

News, Published WorkBy Joanna Robin March 11, 2021

In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth talked with Dr. Joanna Robin, a clinical psychologist and director at Westchester Anxiety Treatment Psychological Services, PC. She specializes in cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) and has expertise in the treatment of anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and behavioral problems.

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Dr. Robin Is Interviewed About Increased Rates of Anxiety and Depression in Teens and Young Adults

News, Published WorkBy Joanna Robin March 11, 2021

Young Americans reported higher levels of serious psychological stress, major depression, and suicidal thoughts. At some schools, it can take months for a student in distress to be seen, and that was true before the pandemic increased rates of anxiety and suicidal ideation in adolescents.

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Constantly Connected Managing Social Media Addiction

Dr. Robin Speaks on Managing Social Media and Screens in Adolescence

News, Published WorkBy Joanna Robin March 11, 2021

This program examines the world of Facebook, Instagram, and other social media sites to help kids understand why it’s so easy to get addicted to all-day, all-night social media and online gaming. This behavior causes anxiety, sleep disorders, depression, the loss of real time friendships and activities, and interferes with school. Video models skills to better balance kids’ social media time.

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