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- Therapy & Counseling Services
- Anxiety & Panic Disorder Treatment
- Depression Treatment
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Couples & Marriage Counseling
- Divorce and Conflict Mediation
- Wellness & Support Groups
- Health Psychology & Wellness
- Biofeedback & Stress Management
- Nutrition Counseling
- Neuropsychological Testing & Evaluation
- Psychological & Therapeutic Assessment
- ADD Testing
- ADHD Testing
- ADHD Coaching & Cogmed
- Medication Management
- Life & Career Coaching
Health Counseling, Health Psychology & Wellness Services in Boston & Newton, MA
Health Psychology is a specialty area within the field of psychology that primarily focuses on utilizing psychological and behavior change principles to improve health, reduce symptoms of illness and prevent illness. Numerous medical conditions and problems are either caused by or worsened by emotional factors and lifestyle choices. For example, stress and depression can lead to insomnia, appetite and weight changes, or increased alcohol or substance use. Health psychologists work with clients to develop and implement healthier lifestyle choices, learn relaxation and stress reduction techniques, improve coping skills, adjust to medical issues, prepare for surgery, and adhere to treatment programs.
Some of the medical conditions that often respond well to health psychology interventions include:
- Tension & Migraine Headaches
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome & Other Gastrointestinal Problems
- Asthma & Respiratory Problems
- Pain Conditions
- Insomnia & Sleep Disorders
- Diabetes
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol
- Obesity
- MS & other Neurological Conditions
- Cancer
Decades of research in the field of health psychology has shown the clients who participate in psychological and behavioral treatments can experience numerous potential benefits including:
- Improved Sleep
- Enhanced Immune Functioning
- Increased Relaxation
- Improved Productivity at Work & School
- Greater Strength, Endurance, and Mobility
- Lower Blood Pressure
- Lower Cholesterol
- Reduced Weight & Body Fat
- Decrease Pain
- Fewer Surgical Complications
- Decreased Complications of Pregnancy
Our health psychologists employ numerous techniques and approaches to help clients improve their health and overall wellbeing. Some of tools that they employ include Biofeedback Training, Relaxation Training, and Stress Management Training. To learn more about our health promotion services, feel free to call us at 617-259-1895 or complete our quick and easy online form to request an appointment.