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Staff Introductions
R. Reid Wilson, Ph.D., Director
Dr. Wilson is Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. He is an international expert in the treatment of anxiety disorders, with books translated into eight languages. He is author of
Don't Panic: Taking Control of Anxiety Attacks and Facing Panic: Self-Help for People with Panic
Attacks, is co-author, with Edna Foa, of Stop Obsessing! How to Overcome Your Obsessions and Compulsions and is co-author of
Achieving Comfortable Flight. He designed and served as lead psychologist for American Airlines' first national program for the fearful flier. Dr. Wilson served on the Board of Directors of the Anxiety Disorders Association of America for 12 years and as Program Chair of the National Conferences on Anxiety Disorders from 1988-1991. |
Annette R. Perot, Ph.D.
Dr. Perot is a licensed psychologist and a Clinical Associate
Professor in the M.Ed. counseling program at UNC-Chapel Hill.
She specializes in working with adults with anxiety disorders as
well as anxiety related disorders, such as hypochondriasis and
trichotillomania. She has teaching experience in the areas of
counseling theories and skills, applied research, and career
development, as well as training and experience in providing
consultation and supervision to other counseling and psychology
professionals. Her conference presentations and publications
have been in the areas of assessment and treatment of anxiety
disorders, sexual harassment and assault, psychology training,
sexual orientation, and cognitive-behavioral assessment. With
four years of pre-doctoral clinical experience at university
counseling centers and over 18 years experience working with
college students, Dr. Perot is particularly interested and
experienced in issues regarding college students. In addition,
Dr. Perot is currently president of the North Carolina
Psychological Association. |
Julie L. Pike, Ph.D.
Dr. Pike is a licensed psychologist with extensive training from Northwestern University, University of Kentucky, Duke University, and a specialization in anxiety disorders from Dartmouth Medical School's Department of Behavioral Medicine. In addition to the treatment of all forms of anxiety, Dr. Pike specializes in hypochondriasis, trichotillomania and in trauma survivors of all types who suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder. Dr. Pike's research interests include childhood sexual abuse and its effects on the individual and family, treating Latino populations, sexual orientation, and the implementation of efficacy-based treatments in clinical settings. She has published articles on these subjects in peer-reviewed journals such as
Journal of Traumatic Stress, Behavior Therapy, and
Child Abuse & Neglect. |
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WELCOME!
brief, symptom-focused treatment in a confidential and supportive environment
OFFICE LOCATIONS
5003 Southpark Drive, Suite 110
Durham, NC 27713
919-544-0020

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3011 Jones Ferry Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
919-942-0700

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We offer brief, symptom-focused, cognitive-behavioral treatment in a confidential and supportive environment.
We specialize in all anxiety disorders:
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Panic disorder
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder
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Social anxiety disorder
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Phobias
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Generalized anxiety disorder
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Post-traumatic stress disorder
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Fear of flying
We also specialize in these anxiety-related disorders:
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Info on our Self-Help Publications, CLICK HERE
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SERVICES OFFERED
DIAGNOSTIC CONSULTATION
In the diagnostic consultation, we will evaluate the symptoms, precipitating events, personality traits & family history relevant to anxiety disorders. If treatment is recommended, we will describe specific therapeutic approaches which offer the greatest potential benefit. If psychological treatment is not recommended, we will suggest relevant self-help techniques. We will make referrals for medical evaluations and/or medication assessment if needed.
TREATMENT PROGRAM
We will design a psychological treatment program to meet the specific therapeutic needs of each person. Components of the treatment may include education about patterns of thinking and acting that can reduce distress, relaxation training, self-management skills during anxiety-provoking moments and specific homework assignments. As needed, we will offer insight-oriented therapy, relationship therapy and other treatment modalities.
Individual treatment: the client meets individually with the psychologist for 45-50 minutes. Frequency of appointments is decided by the client and psychologist.
Group treatment: clients with similar problems work together with a psychologist in 90-minute sessions.
Two-day intensive treatment: This group treatment., led by Dr. Wilson, is designed to quickly provide guidance for clients who are already in treatment with other therapists or who are traveling from distant locations for treatment.
Treatment in Spanish available
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