Quality, caring, and effective mental health treatment
About me
Dr. Vida provides expert treatment for a variety of anxiety and anxiety-related disorders, including obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), OC-spectrum disorders such as body dysmorphic disorder and trichotillomania, body-focused repetitive behaviors (skin-picking, nail-biting) posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, agoraphobia, illness anxiety disorder, and social anxiety disorder, as well as difficulties with emotional and behavioral regulation. Utilizing effective, evidence-based, time-limited treatments from a cognitive-behavioral perspective, Dr. Vida is dedicated to helping clients reclaim their lives with compassion and understanding.
“… for now.”
Dr. Vida’s guiding philosophy is encapsulated in the phrase “for now.” Many who seek mental health treatment are often in immense suffering and have exhausted their personal and mental resources in search of relief. Recovery can feel like a distant, elusive goal. Dr. Vida strives to rekindle the power and hope within each individual by providing a clear and supportive path to recovery. Together, we can transform “things are hopeless” into “things seem hopeless…for now.”
Treatment
Comprehensive Individual Psychotherapy
Specializing in effective, evidence-based treatments for anxiety disorders and difficulties with emotion regulation
Dr. Vida offers personalized individual psychotherapy sessions designed to address a wide range of anxiety disorders as well as difficulties with emotional and behavioral dysregulation. His approach is rooted in the latest cognitive-behavioral techniques, ensuring that each client receives targeted, effective care tailored to their unique needs.
Specialty Areas
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Utilizing behavioral interventions to remove compulsions and manage intrusive thoughts.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Providing strategies to manage excessive worry and promote calm and focus.
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Focusing on recovery from trauma through evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
Illness Anxiety Disorder (IAD)
Addressing excessive health-related worries through cognitive-behavioral strategies to reduce anxiety and promote realistic thinking about health.
Insomnia and Sleep Difficulties
Providing highly effective strategies to help fall asleep and maintain a regular sleep schedule.
Social Anxiety Disorder
Building social skills, life engagement, and confidence to navigate social interactions with ease.
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
Offering targeted treatments to address preoccupations with perceived physical flaws.
Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs)
Providing specialized interventions for managing hair-pulling, skin-picking, and similar behaviors.
Difficulties with Emotion and Behavior Regulation
Developing strategies to improve emotional control and manage impulsive behaviors effectively.
Shy Bladder Syndrome (Paruresis)
Providing strategies to eliminate challenges around urinating in public places.
Phobias
Providing exposure-based and cognitive-behavioral techniques to help clients manage and overcome specific phobias, enabling them to face feared situations with confidence.