CPE Clinic, LLC.

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas to all who celebrate!

12/21/2025

Excellent advice from and thanks for sharing

12/15/2025

Getting anxious as we approach the 12 days of Christmas? Is it all a little too much?

We suggest the “5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique as you hit your most challenge part of the holidays.

Naming (even in your head) 5 things you can see, 4 things you can touch, 3 you can hear, 2 you can smell, 1 you can taste forces the brain to shift attention, breaking the loop and moving the brain from responding to thinking. Grounding returns the brain to the here and now. Start to gather those things as you enter a potentially anxious situation.

The exercise uses five different senses, engaging multiple neural pathways and crowding out the emotional system, giving the brain a sense of stability and structure.

Of course getting enough sleep, eating well, having positive social interaction and physical activity also help!

Photos for you to practice 5-4-3-2-1.

12/09/2025

Sounds like a plan!

The holiday season can be joyful — but it can also be stressful, overwhelming, or isolating, especially if you’re living with anxiety or depression. If parties, travel, family gatherings, or expectations feel like “too much,” you’re not alone.

A few ways to ease holiday stress:
• Let go of perfection and lower expectations
• Remember most people aren’t focused on you as much as you think
• Avoid using alcohol or substances to cope
• Set boundaries and say no when you need to
• Plan ahead for travel or busy events
• Talk with kids about what to expect to reduce their anxiety too

You deserve a season that feels manageable and meaningful — not stressful.
Read the full guide on navigating holiday anxiety and depression: https://adaa.org/learn-from-us/from-the-experts/blog-posts/consumer/find-your-holiday-happiness

12/09/2025

We are close to school breaks. If you haven't made your follow up appointment, PLEASE PLEASE call today and get on the schedule. There are limited times and we want to see you!

Having said that, we always keep space for emergencies. If you have a loved one who arrives home and is not doing well or you are concerned, please reach out. 410-979-2326

**Edit to give credit to Charles Shultz and to note that rates have gone up even for Lucy since this was first printed. :)

12/04/2025

Look who we ran into at the airport…Our favorite D1 bound athletes on their way to national trials! We are off looking at some new tech approaches for better mental health.

12/02/2025

The holidays can be stressful for parents. We see alot of over-parenting (hovering, over-scheduling, stepping in and fixing problems, etc). Very different than FAFO parenting (fear based) - we don't see too much of that in the office, although that's not a good thing.

Good parenting is a mix of doing better when you know better. Authoritative parenting blends warmth with consistent boundaries.

If one of your goals is to be a better parent in the new year, please consider a few sessions with Dr. Greenberg. A few tweaks can make all the difference! Call 410-979-2326 to set up time.

11/27/2025

Today, we are grateful for our talented and dedicated staff, and for all who entrust us with their care. Happy Thanksgiving!

11/19/2025

We look forward to Wednesdays. Every Wednesday we share patient progress, give and get feedback, and catch up on new research in our field. Don’t you want a provider who works behind the session to bring you their best? Reach out at 410-979-2326 for more information.

11/14/2025

We bring our kids to work sometimes…. This is artwork in our Lutherville office from Dr. Streb’s daughter on the left and Dr. Labellarte’s son on the right (supposed to be Dr L). They weren’t in at the same time but played off each other. Yes, we all talk about and expose our kids to mental health …. Not taboo at our dinner table.

11/14/2025

Body-focused repetitive behaviors (or BFRB’s for short) are treatable conditions when clients work with a trained provider.

If your child (or you!) pulls their hair or picks their skin and you would like help, please call us at 410-979-2326. We have experienced providers ready to help.

NEW: Researchers found that shame partly explained the link between hair-pulling and depression, and fully explained the link between hair-pulling and anxiety.

Hair-pulling, or trichotillomania, often starts in early adolescence – yet most research has focused on adults.

The study of 128 young people aged 13-18 found that shame plays a major role in the link between hair-pulling, anxiety and depression. Those who pull their hair reported high levels of shame, depression and anxiety.

Researchers also found that 88% of participants entered a trance-like state during hair-pulling, and many didn’t realise they were doing it.

The study highlights the urgent need to better understand and support young people with BFRBs.

Find out more ⬇️
https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2025-11-11-research-finds-shame-significant-factor-hairpulling-young-people