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Today's Date: Monday, September 6, 2010
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Mind and Body Issues
Mind and Body Issues are so related, it is often difficult to separate the two. Intervention from a Mental Health perspective can improve a number of chronic conditions and physical illnesses. Diseases which are adversely influenced by high stress levels can be particularly susceptible responsive to such interention. Factors such as chronic anger can cause roadblocks to recovery and complications in certain conditions. There are many tools available to help people adjust to chronic illness and make the most of their lives.
The bodily reaction to stressful situations often contributes to or even causes chronic illness. Learning tools or methods to reduce stress is a major factor in prevention of illness. Relaxation, meditation, imagery and changing patterns of thinking which contribute to chronic stress are all helpful techniques. Helping individuals learn to create a proper balance and maintain it in a variety of situations is a major focus for CWC therapists.
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Priscilla Leavitt, Ph.D.
Psychologist
Dr. Leavitt is a counseling psychologist with special training and certification in marriage and family counseling, grief and bereavement, hypnosis, stress and Christian counseling. She speaks and conducts seminars, offers EAP services to business and does counseling and Executive Coaching in addition to the extensive individual and group counseling she does at the Center.
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David Schaffer, MSW, LICSW, CCAC, LISW
Clinical Social Worker and Addictions Counselor
David enjoys helping individuals, families and couples live meaningful lives instead of lives that are controlled by their problems.
David's practice includes working with people to address anxiety, addictions, depression, life transitions, trauma, and anger issues. He has a special interest in obsessive compulsive disorder, social anxiety, behavioral addictions (gambling, pornography, sex, affairs, shopping, eating), chronic pain, post-partum depression and attention deficit matters. David particularly enjoys working with care-giving professionals such as clergy, social workers, and those working in medical and mental health fields. He is comfortable working in a non-judgmental way with people who have harmed others.
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Professionals Serving Children
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Priscilla Leavitt, Ph.D.
Psychologist
Dr. Leavitt is a counseling psychologist with special training and certification in marriage and family counseling, grief and bereavement, hypnosis, stress and Christian counseling. She speaks and conducts seminars, offers EAP services to business and does counseling and Executive Coaching in addition to the extensive individual and group counseling she does at the Center.
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Shibu Kuncheriah, MD, R.Ph.
Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist
Dr. Kuncheriah is a child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist as well as a pharmacist. Dr. Kuncheriah received his pharmacy degree, Magna Cum Laude from Temple University School of Pharmacy, Philadelphia, PA, and then went on to receive his medical degree from Temple School of Medicine. He completed his adult psychiatry residency from West Virginia University School of Medicine and his child and adolescent fellowship from the University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine. He is board certified as a diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is also board certified in child and adolescent psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Although he sees adults, Dr. Kuncheriah is currently prioritizing services to children, due to the limited psychiatric resources for children in our area.
Dr. Kuncheriah is also a professional/motivational speaker and is available for talks and seminars on various topics. His special interests are autism, asperger’s disorder, ADHD, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety disorders and Christian based psychiatry.
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