Hilary Miller De Weerd, LCSW

Aging Related Issues

• Grieving the loss of spouse, siblings, or friends
• Loss due to disease and/or disability
• Loss of independence in the elderly
• Resources

Anxiety Issues

• Generalized anxiety disorder
• Social anxiety
• Panic disorder
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder

Chemical Dependency

• Alcohol abuse or addiction
• Drug abuse or addiction
• Co-dependent relationships
• Adult children of alcoholics
• Treatment options and resources

Childhood abuse and trauma

• Recovery as an adult

Couples/Marital Therapy

• Resolving power struggles
• Recovery from affairs

Depression

• Assessment
• Adult or teen depression
• Bipolar disorder

Divorce

• Making the decision to divorce
• Divorce recovery

Eating disorders

• Bulimia
• Anorexia
• Body image
• Compulsive overeating

Family Issues

• Communication and problem resolution
• Blended families
• Disabilities/illness within the family

Grief and loss

• Death of spouse, child, or partner
• Ending of relationships
• Job loss
• Pet loss

Infertility

• The impact of infertility on individuals as well as couples

Midlife Issues

• Midlife crises for men or women
• "Sandwich generation" - caring for parents and children a the same time
• Role reversal with elderly parents
• Adult children who have "re-nested"

Parenting Issues

• Raising a developmentally disabled child
• Loving and logical limit setting with children and teens
• Parent and teen conflict
• Abuse of alcohol and/or drugs by teens
• Step parenting

Physical and Emotional Abuse

• Recognizing emotional, verbal and/or physical abuse
• Setting appropriate limits

Workplace Stress

• Dealing with co-workers and/or supervisors
• Anxiety regarding downsizing
• Handling a heavy workload
• Dissatisfaction with career choice