Sharmistha Bose, PhD
Children, Adolescents, Families and Adults
Dr. Sharmistha Bose is a clinical psychologist practicing in our St. Charles office. She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina and earned her PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Maryland. She specializes in working with children and adolescents experiencing difficulties with depression, anxiety, ADHD, and peer conflict. She also has extensive experience with more serious acting out problems, such as self-mutilation, Bipolar disorder, and rage outbursts. She also sees individuals and families for depression, anxiety and to help them work out family conflicts.
“So many children today struggle to regulate their feelings and behaviors. The result is that they act in ways that diminish their self-esteem and strain vital family and peer relationships. Often these children’s emotions escalate quickly and intensely and they don’t have the life experience to know how to deal with them or put them in perspective. I help children and teens develop the life strategies they need to cope with daily hassles and the more serious symptoms of depression and anxiety. We examine the consequences of personal choices and how communication, or lack thereof, affects relationships. Active parent involvement is key to successful outcomes, especially with younger clients.”
Dr. Bose employs a cognitive-behavioral approach to therapy. Interventions are designed within a developmental framework and to suit each individual’s needs. As treatment progresses, children and families will gain insight into the causes of problems and will have an arsenal of adaptive coping strategies to use at home and in larger social settings.
