While employing a treatment philosophy similar to that of his adult clientele, Dr. Mike incorporates an additional level of sensitivity when dealing with younger clients. An initial comprehensive consultation involving medical, neurological and psychological components ensures that each client is treated as a unique individual from the start.

Since young children are generally unable to articulate what is bothering them, Dr. Mike evaluates them using methods they can understand, such as board games, role-playing and drawing. And being sensitive to parental concerns, Dr. Mike always consults with them prior to engaging a child in a mutually agreeable course of treatment.

Parents are generally gratified to learn that when developing a course of treatment for younger patients, Dr. Mike often works in collaboration with other professionals, including Pediatricians, Pediatric Neurologists, Pediatric Cardiologists, Child Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Audiologists and Speech Pathologists.

Older kids often just need an unbiased confidant to help them through difficult times, someone to help them make responsible decisions that are right for them. In such cases, Dr. Mike offers a sympathetic ear and a caring heart to help guide them toward a happy and productive adulthood.

Included among his areas of expertise are:

• ADHD & ADD
  
• Anxiety and Stress
  
• Asperger Disorder
  
• Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders
  
• Bipolar Disorder (Manic-Depression)
  
• Central Auditory Processing Delay
  
• Depression
  
• Enuresis (Bed Wetting)
• Giftedness
  
• Learning Disabilities and Mental Retardation
  
• Life Transition Problems
  
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
  
• Panic Attacks
  
• Personality Disorders
  
• Post-Traumatic Stress and other Traumatic Problems
  
• Self-Esteem Troubles
  
• Sensory Integration Disorders
  
• Sleep Problems
  
• Social Phobia
  
• Tourette’s Disorder
  
• Unwanted Habits