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09/03/2026

It's Think about it Thursday.....

One of the things we often hear from parents is that they are hesitant to start medications in children (and often for themselves). The logic is "I grew up and I was fine." But what if you didn't have to deal with the anxiety, depression, and moods while growing up and you could instead have focused on some other developmental challenge? If you really want to help your child be the best they can be - and they need medication - for a few months or a few years - to overcome something medicine can help with - so they can focus on some other challenge, consider it.

We feel strongly that medication should be prescribed by someone trained and with expertise. If you are taking a child to a prescriber, please make sure they are seen in person and they take the time to explain things and hear your concerns.

Dr. Labellarte and Dr. Streb are taking new patients in Annapolis and Lutherville. If you are looking for expertise, please see their bios.

08/19/2026

Worried Wednesday .... don't let anxiety or social skills be a barrier. We are offering in person and virtual groups.....

While groups may not be a fit for you, you may know someone who would benefit. Please share.

Peers based social skills groups
Grouped by age - based on interest
Wednesdays and Thursdays starting about the week of 15 Sept.
Eight to ten weeks.
In person in Annapolis

Parenting Anxious Children group - parents only
Virtual group meetings
Mondays at noon or 6 pm
4 Sessions

DBT-Lite for teens
Grouped by age
Tuesdays or Thursdays starting on or about the week of 15 Sept.
Eight weeks.
In person in Annapolis

You do NOT need to be a patient of the practice to participate in our groups.

Please email [email protected] for more information if you are interested. Times and dates are tbd based on response.

08/13/2026

It's Think about it Thursday.....

When is it nerves and when is it anxiety? Learn more from experts. Listen to Theresa Shank, PhD and Michael Labellarte M.D. discuss this hot topic. An oldie but a goodie from early COVID days. Still applies.

23 Apr 2020 Fear or Anxiety – a talk with Michael Labellarte, M.D. and Theresa Shank, Ph.D. by cpeclinic | posted in: Anxiety, Uncategorized | 0

08/12/2026

We are starting a new series called worried Wednesday....

Here are some tips for Parents who are worried about their kids and social media. Or kids who are worried about being on social media.

Thank you Dr. Stephanie Streb for your insights!

8 Aug 2018 Back to School Guide for Social Media by cpeclinic | posted in: Mental Health Tips | 0 Back to School Guide for Social Media by Dr. Stephanie Streb Summer screen monsters out of control? Find your family is in the “summer slide” with bedtime and household screen rules? All those schoo...

07/29/2026

It's back to school time - PLEASE book your appointments with prescribers and let your therapist know what might work for you during the school year. Call the office at 410-979-2326 or email [email protected] for scheduling.

06/18/2026

It’s a time of graduations…. And for some celebrations of past graduations. Congratulations to Dr. Labellarte and Dr. Grados. Entered JHU child psychiatry post doc program together. Graduated together. Still friends and colleagues to this day. Thirty years.

05/20/2026

Did you know that accommodations for the SAT and ACT typically have to be in place with the school BEFORE being granted for the test? So, if the teacher has kindly given your child extra time, that is not enough for the SAT to give them extra time.

AND, when they go to college, for accommodations they typically have to be 'recent'.

Look into this with your school resources BEFORE school ends. Summer is the best time to test or re-test.

Reach out to set up testing - Dr. Senefeld is flexible with time and has quick report turn around. It's worth it to have it done and approved!

05/16/2026

Still mental health awareness month.

05/14/2026

May well be the best graduation speech of the season. When your chords are out of tune, we are here to help. Call our office at 443-956-2463.

05/12/2026

Did you know Dr Shank was instrumental in starting the OCD walks? Now you know.

The 2026 OCD Walk season officially kicks off next week on May 9 with the Boston OCD Walk, the flagship event of the One Million Steps for OCD campaign.

Each year, thousands of community members across the world take part in OCD Walks to raise awareness, build connections, and support the mission that everyone impacted by OCD and related disorders has immediate access to effective treatment and support.

We are grateful to partner with NOCD to help launch this year’s Walk season and continue expanding access to evidence-based care for the OCD community.

Boston, Massachusetts
May 9, 2026 at 9AM ET

Register or learn more at iocdf.org/ocdwalk