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. 

His published videos include: “Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder” (American Psychological Association); “Initial Interventions in Panic Disorder: A Demonstration” (University of Connecticut); “Treatment of Panic Disorder” (Erickson Foundation) and “Treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder” (Erickson Foundation). Television appearances include The Oprah Winfrey Show, Good Morning America, CNN, CNN-Financial Network, and various local news shows across the nation. He recently served as psychologist in an episode of A&E’s Hoarders.

Julie L. Pike, Ph.D. 

Dr. Pike is a licensed psychologist and expert in the treatment of anxiety disorders with extensive training from Southern Methodist University, Northwestern University, University of Kentucky, Duke University, and Dartmouth Medical School’s Department of Behavioral Medicine.  She also specializes in the treatment of depression, hypochondriasis, trichotillomania, and trauma survivors of all types suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder. Dr. Pike’s research interests include impact and treatment of childhood sexual abuse, sexual orientation, treatment of Latino populations, the use of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) across disorders, and the implementation of efficacy-based CBT treatments in clinical settings. She has published articles in peer-reviewed journals such as Journal of Traumatic Stress, Behavior Therapy, and Child Abuse & Neglect. Dr. Pike has appeared on Sirius Radio's Doctor Radio as an expert and will appear this Fall on TLC's "Buried Alive: Hoarders." 

                                            Dr. Pike is fluent in Spanish.

Vito Guerra, Ph.D.

Dr. Guerra is a licensed psychologist who earned his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Duke University.  He provides research-supported psychotherapy services to his clientele, including Panic Control Treatment, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness Training, and Cognitive Processing Therapy.  Dr. Guerra has developed particular expertise in working with clients who have experienced or witnessed traumatic events, clients who experience debilitating anxiety and panic attacks, and clients who suffer from depression.  He also specializes in the treatment of problems that may arise as people make effort to cope with negative emotions, problems such as alcohol abuse or engagement in self-injurious behaviors.

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

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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