Clinical Health Psychology

Clinical health psychologists apply scientific knowledge of how behavioral, emotional, cognitive, social and biological factors interact in health and illness. Our psychologists have specialized training in how mind, body and health care fit together. We work alongside your medical team as part of your overall care.

We see adults whose physical health condition affects, or is affected by, their emotional health. Patients often come to us for help with:

• Adjusting to a new, chronic or worsening medical condition
• Anxiety, depression or stress related to illness, treatment or hospital stays
• Coping with chronic pain, fatigue or other ongoing symptoms
• Following complex treatment plans, such as medications, diet, exercise or self-care routines
• Making health behavior changes, such as sleep, physical activity, eating habits or quitting tobacco
• Changes in identity, roles, relationships or work because of a health condition
• Fear or worry about medical procedures, tests or recurrence

Learn more about the psychiatric services offered here and at other locations.