Cara Church, Phd, LLC

Clinical Psychology

Cara Church, Phd, LLC is a Clinical Psychology practice in Highlands, NJ with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in identifying and managing psychological disorders. Clinical Psychologists at Cara Church, Phd, LLC perform psychological evaluations and creates treatment protocols. Clinical Psychology is the diagnosis and treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral dysfunctions. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Clinical Psychology practices include phobias, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, and schizophrenia. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Clinical Psychology practices include diagnostic observations and cognitive-behavioral therapy.

A psychologist who provides continuing and comprehensive mental and behavioral health care for individuals and families; consultation to agencies and communities; training, education and supervision; and research-based practice. It is a specialty in breadth -- one that is broadly inclusive of severe psychopathology -- and marked by comprehensiveness and integration of knowledge and skill from a broad array of disciplines within and outside of psychology proper. The scope of clinical psychology encompasses all ages, multiple diversities and varied systems.

Addiction & Substance Abuse Psychology

Cara Church, Phd, LLC is an Addiction & Substance Abuse Psychology practice in Highlands, NJ with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in diagnosing and treating mental disorders that cause substance addiction. Addiction & Substance Abuse Psychologists at Cara Church, Phd, LLC perform diagnosis and treatment of depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety, schizophrenia, and other disorders that contribute to patient addiction. Addiction & Substance Abuse Psychology is a specialty of mental health medicine that focuses on researching, diagnosing, and treating the emotional impulses or illnesses that lead to addictive behavior. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Addiction & Substance Abuse Psychology practices include addiction to alcohol, illegal drugs, and prescription drugs. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Addiction & Substance Abuse Psychology practices include conducting patient interviews, creating treatment plans, participating in individual or group therapy, offering diagnoses of mental health disorders, and referring patients to other medical specialists as needed.

A psychologist with a proficiency that involves the application of psychological treatment of addiction stemming from the use of alcohol and other psychoactive substances (e.g., nicotine, marijuana, cocaine, heroin) or behavioral addictions (e.g., gambling) with the aim of cessation or reduction of use and/or the amelioration of emotional, behavioral, interpersonal and other problems arising from the addictive behavior.

Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology

Cara Church, Phd, LLC is a Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology practice in Highlands, NJ with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in diagnosing and treating mental disorders that affect young patients. Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychologists at Cara Church, Phd, LLC perform psychological assessment, therapy, and research regarding abnormal childhood mental health. Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology is medical specialty focused on diagnosing, treating, and researching childhood mental disorders. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology practices include autism, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), attention deficit disorder (ADD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, eating disorders, and learning disabilities. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology practices include mental health assessment, parent and child education, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), play therapy, psychotherapy, and referral to other medical specialists as needed.

A psychologist who develops and applies scientific knowledge to the delivery of psychological services to infants, toddlers, children and adolescents within their social context. Of particular importance to the specialty of clinical child psychology is an understanding of the basic psychological needs of children and adolescents, and how the family and other social contexts influence the socio-emotional adjustment, cognitive development, behavioral adaptation and health status of children and adolescents.