How long have you been struggling in your life and feeling stuck? • Do you often know exactly the “what” and “how” of what you need to do, but can’t execute? • Have you had to work three or four times harder than everyone else just to keep up? • Have you tried harder and harder, except can’t seem to achieve the level of professional … [Read more...]
Testimonial from “B”
If you are lucky enough to make it into Dr. Shapiro's office you will understand when I say Dr. Shapiro is amazing. For over 30 years I struggled with so many challenges and difficulties related to having ADD. Halfway into our session, he said, with his caring voice "I believe you have ADD and have no idea how you coped so long without addressing … [Read more...]
Depression and The Challenges in the Diagnosis
Depression and The Challenges in Diagnosis Introduction The majority of people with bipolar disorder present to their physician or psychiatrist with symptoms of depression rather than mania. In addition, the depressive symptoms of bipolar are often the most frequent and debilitating. However, many patients with bipolar disorder are often … [Read more...]
Online, Six-Week, Adult ADHD Strategies-Focused Group Workshop Starting Tuesday, October 24th, 2023 from 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm.
Have you been seeking a productivity workshop? Are you looking for effective solutions? If made the changes you wanted, what top goals could you achieve now? (New York and New Jersey residents only) Have you been looking for an ONLINE, strategy-based experience for ADHD? Six-Week, ONLINE, Adult … [Read more...]
Seven Non-drug Treatments to Improve Adult ADHD
SEVEN NON-DRUG TREATMENTS TO IMPROVE ADULT ADHD 1. Monitor Your Self-Talk Many people with Adult ADHD often feel they are never going to achieve their goals. This may be due to painful experiences in the past You may recognize variants of these self-talk comments including: … [Read more...]
5 Misconceptions About Modern Day Psychiatry
5 Misconceptions About Modern Day Psychiatry There are many myths surrounding the profession of psychiatry. Unfortunately, because of these misconceptions, some people who need treatment may avoid it. So, let’s debunk a few of these misconceptions. Myth 1: Patients lie on a couch while listening to the psychiatrist talk. This couldn’t … [Read more...]
CBT vs. Schema Therapy: Is There a Difference?
CBT vs. Schema Therapy: Is There a Difference? The simple answer to this question is yes. Schema therapy tends to be initiated once CBT has not been successful for patients and includes some elements of CBT. Let’s get into what each therapy entails and exactly what the difference is. CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) CBT is a popular form of … [Read more...]
First FDA Approved Scan for ADHD -7 Things to Know about ADHD and Brain Scans
First FDA Approved Scan for ADHD -7 Things to Know about ADHD and Brain Scans The FDA recently approved the first mental health diagnosis to use a brain scan called an electroencephalogram, or EEG, that measures electrical impulses in the brain. The EEG records different brain wave patterns including alpha, beta, delta, and theta waves. … [Read more...]
Patricia Escudero Rotman Ph.D.
“As a psychotherapist, I regularly work with Dr. Shapiro integrating treatment care for our patients. I strongly believe he is a highly trained psychiatrist who is not only an expert in psychopharmacology but is also trained in different therapeutic modalities. Dr. Shapiro is also a warm, compassionate and dependable professional. I highly … [Read more...]
Dr. Mark Edison
“I’m an addiction psychologist, and I’ve gotten to know Dr. Shapiro personally over the last year through our mutual work with patients. Two of his traits stand out: He has an unusual ability to make others feel comfortable with him quickly, and he’s detail-oriented. So I know when I send someone to him for treatment, that person’s going to … [Read more...]