Medical Health Psychology
Defining Medical Health Psychology
Our work takes place at the intersection of mental and physical health. Those with medical conditions, whether acute or chronic, enter into a layered psychological experience. Shock, grief, fear, shame, and a sense of overwhelm are all common in those facing health challenges, no matter your age. Whether your condition has been lifelong or had a more sudden onset, we are prepared to meet your needs.
Work with Medical Patients
If you live with chronic medical conditions, have weight-related health concerns, or have experienced medical trauma, you have a unique need for mental health support. Our partners understand the inner world of living with medical issues through decades of experience, listening to thousands of patient stories, and personal experiences.
Adults and children as young as 10 years old are welcome to come to our practice for help managing the psychological aspect of chronic health concerns.
Trauma
- Cardiac events
- Physical injury
- Cancer or terminal diagnoses
- Surgical trauma
- Cumulative stress, anxiety, or mood concerns from living with weight or other medical conditions
Chronic Conditions
- Stress
- Diabetes
- Epilepsy
- POTS
- EDS
- Weight & Obesity
- Eating disorders (e.g., Binge Eating Disorder) & disordered eating
- ADHD/Executive Function/Neurodiversity
for teens and adults - Chronic pain
Anxiety
- OCD
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Body image concerns
- Health-related anxiety
- Identity development concerns
- Relationship struggles and loneliness
Work with Medical Providers & Caregivers
Those who treat and care for patients with medical conditions have their own unique set of circumstances and challenges. We work with you to navigate your own physical and emotional experiences in your role as a caregiver, whether that role was chosen or imposed by life circumstance.
You may be experiencing:
- Cumulative stress
- Burnout
- Vicarious (second-hand) trauma
- Loneliness
- Grief
You may want help with:
- Caregiver burnout
- Destigmatization
- Understanding the role of mental health in healing
- Treating patients with more consideration for their mental health
- Learning to navigate your own, or your care recipient's, anxiety
Weight & Obesity
We specialize in the psychological, behavioral and social issues that are related to weight, body acceptance or neutrality, and weight management. Many people living with weight struggles face significant – and often traumatic – judgement from themselves and others.
Reducing Stigma
The harm from weight bias, from outside sources as well as internalized bias, is harmful to both physical and mental health. We work with both our clients and their care providers to understand and overcome biased beliefs related to weight.
Managing Treatment
We can help you manage the psychological aspects of medical treatments for weight, from mindsets to behavior changes to medications like Ozempic and Zepbound.
“I was in a constant state of panic, anxiety and hopelessness about my weight and eating. I didn't even realize how much brain space was occupied by these thoughts. I feel so much calmer about my relationship with food and my body since working with you. And somehow, I am even taking better care of myself than ever before."
Connect With Us
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