Mary Gifford-Smith
Psychologist, PhD
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1081 Main Street, Suite G, Fishkill, NY 12524
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Anxiety looks different in every child, but no matter what form it takes, it can be excruciating for both the child and the parent. Whether your child withdraws to their room and won’t talk, gets angry and refuses to make an effort, works three times as hard as any other child and still feels inadequate, or seems to need you so much they can’t function on their own, knowing how to help is so hard. The good news is that no matter what anxiety looks like on the surface, there are evidence-based treatments that can really help.
I teach kids and teens to better understand and cope with anxiety, strategies/skills for managing panic and excessive worry, how to avoid avoidance, and to regain feelings of control and competence. I help parents learn how to support their child’s efforts to master their anxiety, to feel a part of the solution, and to feel hope rather than helplessness.
While my specialty is the treatment of anxiety, I also work with children, teens and young adults struggling with depression, ADHD, peer problems and disruptive behavior. I view childhood mental health issues through a developmental lens, and provide solutions that are age-appropriate and evidence-based. To learn more, call for a free 15 min consultation.
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Mary Gifford-Smith
Psychologist, PhD
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 018637 Mary Gifford-Smith
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Mary Gifford-Smith
Psychologist, PhD
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Parenting
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Child
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Peer Relationships
- School Issues
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Mary Gifford-Smith
Psychologist, PhD
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- SPACE (for parents of anxious children)
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Mary Gifford-Smith
Psychologist, PhD
Location
Additional Location
2 Austin Court
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
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Mary Gifford-Smith
Psychologist, PhD