Health Psychology Focus Areas
We provide evaluation and treatment for the following medical conditions:
Insomnia – We offer the number-one treatment available for insomnia, found to work better than medication. Cognitive-Behavioral treatment of insomnia takes an average of 4-5 sessions and has over a 90% success rate.
Headache – We Teach relaxation, stress management and biofeedback for migraine and tension headaches. This treatment has been shown to reduce the intensity and frequency of symptoms as or more effectively than medication alone. If needed we also address sleep disturbance.
Chronic Pain – We focus on relaxation, biofeedback, reduction in pain behaviors, activity pacing, and increasing pain coping skills to improve daily functioning and reduce pain severity. Also addresses symptoms commonly associated with chronic pain such as depression and insomnia.
CPAP Desensitization – We teach patients how to tolerate their CPAP, BiPAP, or APAP machine, allowing them to sleep better.
TMJ/Oral Facial Pain – We provide relaxation and biofeedback techniques to reduce pain and frequency of symptoms.
Bariatric – We assist in issues related to dealing with bariatric surgery, such as stress, body image, and eating.
Cardiology – We address stress, depression, and anxiety that often comes after a heart attack or heart surgery.
Dermatology – We address skin conditions that are made worse from stress, and help to cope with various skin diseases.
Gastro Intestinal – We provide relaxation, stress management and cognitive-behavioral therapy that can reduce symptoms of disorders such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Crohn's Disease.
Diabetes – We provide strategies to improve control over diabetes including managing medication, stress, diet, exercise, and other lifestyle changes.
Cancer – We provide coping mechanisms to address issues related to the disease.
Pediatric Sleep – We provide behavioral strategies to help parents with their infant, toddler, and child sleep issues.
Biofeedback - We provide EMG and Thermal biofeedback to treat headaches and chronic pain.
2560 Richmond Rd. • Suite 102 • Lexington, KY 40509
Phone (859) 277-1008 • Fax (859) 277-1083