Miriam K Ehrensaft
Psychologist, PhD (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (919) 849-5805
Available both in-person and online
Durham, NC 27705
Everyone has a calling. I believe mine is supporting children, young adults and families. For younger children, I work collaboratively with parents to understand the sources contributing to the child’s difficulties, to help rebuild a feeling of closeness, warmth and effective parenting. For older adolescents and young adults, our work is often centered on preparing to launch as an independent adult. That means strengthening relationships with family and friends, sorting out the balance of work and life choices, making values-based career decisions, and figuring out how to live in a way that really aligns with personal values.
I bring 20 years of experience in providing assessment and evidence based therapies for children, adolescents, young adults and families. Specialty areas include anxiety, OCD and habit disorders, ADHD, behavior problems, trauma, life transitions (e.g. college), and parenting concerns. I am PCIT certified, and trained in CBT, Exposure & Response Prevention.
My work as a child and young adult psychologist reminds me every day how important strong relationships are for young people and their families’ well being. I work with care and respect to understand the whole context of individual or family struggles, matching their needs with evidence based therapies. I look forward to meeting you and gaining your trust.
Call or Email Miriam K Ehrensaft now for a free 15 minute consultation - (919) 849-5805
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Psychologist, PhD
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of North Carolina / 4685 Miriam K Ehrensaft
- In Practice for 28 years
- Attended Stony Brook University, Ph.D., Graduated 1996
Education and Years In Practice
Miriam K Ehrensaft
Psychologist, PhD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (919) 849-5805
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Child
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Expertise
- ADHD
- Behavioral & Emotional concerns in early childhood
- Behavioral Issues
- Coping Skills
- Family Conflict
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Young adult psychology ( ages 16 to 27)
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied
I also speak
French
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied
I also speak
French
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
- Trauma Focused
Miriam K Ehrensaft
Psychologist, PhD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (919) 849-5805