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Allen H. Weg, Ed.D.

Stress & Anxiety Services of NJ A-2 Brier Hill Ct East Brunswick, NJ 08816

(732) 390-6694 x1

http://www.stressandanxiety.com

Credentials and degrees:

TLC Certification, NJ Licensed Psychologist, M.A. in Clinical-Experimental Psychology, Ed.D. in Counseling Psychology

Description:

Dr. Allen Weg is a New Jersey Licensed Psychologist. He is Founder and Director of Stress and Anxiety Services of New Jersey, an independent practice in East Brunswick, specializing in individual as well as group cognitive behavioral treatment of anxiety disorders and BFRBs (Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors, such as compulsive hair pulling or skin picking) in children, adolescents, and adults. Over 75% of clients in his practice present with a primary diagnosis of OCD.

Treatment methods:

Cognitive Behavioral, short-term, symptom-reduction focused, psycho-educational therapy.
We utilize a comprehensive approach which addresses many areas that play a role in skin picking, including the need for physical manipulation, skin surface stimulation, habit control, environmental trigger awareness and control, emotional identification and management, and the drive towards perfectionism. These strategies are combined with those utilized in Habit Reversal Training, such as the employment of mutually exclusive behavioral responses. Motivational Interviewing, self-monitoring, family education and support, and the option of psychiatric referral and intervention are also parts of this protocol.