Dr. Mark Ferreira is a Psychologist based in the USA. My areas of speciality include Chronic Impulsivity, Coping Skills, Family Conflict, Parenting, Peer Relationships, School Issues, Self Esteem, Sleep or Insomnia, Stress, and Teen Violence. This profile is currently unclaimed; please validate the details are current when communicating with the mental health professional.
Therapist Overview
In any psychotherapy the relationship between the client and their therapist is of paramount importance. With that in mind, I prioritize getting to know each person that I work with in a meaningful way as we engage in the process of symptom reduction. I pride myself on being able to build comfortable discussion with adults, adolescents, and children and tailor communication to best fit each developmental stage. When working with families I ensure that each family members’ concern is heard and work to join with each member while remaining focused on addressing the issue which brought them to treatment. As a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, I specialize in treating Anxiety Spectrum Disorders which include Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, and Specific Phobias. I gained sub-specialization treating these disorders during a two-year Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania. I also specialize in treating tics, trichotilloman