Our bodies and minds are inseparable. Taking care of our mental health involves taking care of our bodies just like part of having healthy bodies requires managing our stress and emotional wellbeing. As a health psychologist, I have extensive experience helping people improve their health. Health psychology is the specialty within psychology that applies scientific knowledge of the inter-relationships among behavioral, emotional, cognitive, social, and biological components of health and disease to the promotion and maintenance of health.
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Chronic pain
Millions of people suffer from chronic pain that can be debilitating and significantly impact daily life. While therapy for chronic pain can reduce pain in some people, the main goal is to improve functioning and decrease the hold that chronic pain has on your life. I use a combination of acceptance and cognitive-behavioral tools to help you regain control over your life when living with chronic pain. Insomnia
Getting enough quality sleep is essential for mental and physical health and yet many people have difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. Medications can be helpful but they often do not work in the long-term or have undesirable side effects. Cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) has become the first-line treatment for insomnia. CBT-I works by examining and change the different possible perpetuating factors that maintain poor sleep. Adjusting to a new diagnosis
Getting a new diagnosis can be stressful and difficult for many people. If you are struggling with a new health diagnosis, therapy can help make sense of the new diagnosis and what it means to your life. |
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Coping with chronic health issues
Managing some conditions, such as chronic pain, diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease require ongoing efforts and behaviors. If you are struggling to manage a chronic health condition, therapy can provide tools to improve your ability to care for yourself and optimize your health. |
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Health anxiety
Many people experience distress related to their health to the point that it can impact their ability to live with ease and pursue their goals. Therapy can help clarify the concerns and develop ways to take control of your life. |
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Health-related behaviors
Even in the absence of a medical diagnosis, many individuals have difficulty engaging in health-related behaviors, such as healthy eating, exercise, and sleep. If this is something you are struggling with, therapy can help understand the factors that are keeping you stuck and help develop a plan to change your behavior so that it is consistent with your goals. |
Contact me if you would like to know more about health-focused therapy and how I can help you reach our goals.