Depression
How to Get Yourself Out of a Depressive Funk
Last updated: June 19th, 2024 Getting out of a depressive funk isn’t always easy. Even if you’ve gotten out of a funk before, the tricks…
Justin Arocho, Ph.D.
Dr. Arocho specializes in cognitive-behavioral therapy for anxiety disorders, OCD, depression, insomnia, and body-focused repetitive behaviors. He uses evidence-based treatments like ERP and CBT-I, and is fluent in Spanish. With a background in Psychology and Anthropology, he holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and has diverse experience across various mental health settings, including academia. Currently, he contributes as adjunct faculty at Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care, focusing on internship training and diversity issues.
Anxiety
Understanding the Fear of Driving – and How to Overcome It
The fear that you’ll lose control, cause an accident, or panic while driving can have severe effects. Learn about why some people have a fear…
OCD
Rumination OCD: Do You Get Stuck in Repetitive Thinking?
Rumination is a common experience. If you have OCD, rumination can be a problem that makes your symptoms worse. Learn about this problem and what…
ADHD
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for ADHD
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a problem for adults as well as children. Read on to learn about symptoms and about how cognitive-behavioral therapy can…
Anxiety
Know the Important Facts About Emetophobia — the Fear of Vomiting
Nobody loves throwing up… but if your aversion to vomiting is extreme, you may be dealing with emetophobia. Fortunately, the condition is treatable. What Exactly…
Anxiety
Anxiety and Difficulty Swallowing
Swallowing is something that everyone does, many times per day. How does something so familiar become a source of anxiety? Bodily Functions and Conscious Control…
Anxiety
All-or-Nothing Thinking: Examples and How It Causes Depression and Anxiety
Do people often tell you that you see things in black and white, and miss all the shades of gray? This problem is called “all-or-nothing…
Cognitive-behavioral therapy
CBT for Anger Management Problems
Few emotional problems are as destructive as unhealthy anger. Fortunately, cognitive-behavioral therapy, or CBT, can be very helpful if your anger is hard to control….
Anxiety
Catastrophizing: What It Is and How to Best Handle It
Do you tend to focus on the worst-case scenario or spend time thinking about how terribly things will go? Catastrophizing is a common component of…
Anxiety
The Fear of Going Crazy: How to Understand It
If you suffer from anxiety, you may have moments when you wonder if you’re losing your grip, or “going crazy.” For some people, this is…
Anxiety
What Is Vasovagal Syncope?
Fainting is always concerning and can happen for many reasons. Learn about the most common type of fainting, vasovagal syncope, and what causes it. Vasovagal…
Anxiety
Can Anxiety Cause Dizziness?
Feeling Dizzy Dizziness is both common and uncomfortable. When you experience dizziness, you might feel lightheaded, woozy, or unsteady. This is not the same as…