Coping with Medical Illness and Caregiver Support
Successfully navigate life after a challenging medical event.
Adapting to life after a diagnosis or a major medical event can be difficult. Whether the medical concerns affect you or someone you love or if you are taking on a new caregiver role, these situations can bring about uncertainty, stress, and worry.
By partnering with a provider specializing in health psychology, you'll have access to an expert with specific professional training and experience working in medical settings and with patients coping with a variety of acute and chronic medical conditions. We are well-versed in the relationship between medical illness, mental health, and daily functioning.
If you want to increase your sense of effectiveness and understanding of these challenges, BHD can support you.
Some of the common issues we address in therapy include:
Psychological adjustment to illness and injury — including mood difficulties, health-related anxiety, trauma, and grief
Medical decision-making and consultation
Pain management
Adherence to medical treatment
Patient advocacy
Health behaviors (e.g., weight management, smoking cessation, exercise)
Caregiver support
Our providers have expertise working with the following concerns and more:
Autoimmune Disorders
Cancer
Chronic Pain
Diabetes
HIV
GI Concerns - including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and irritable bowel disease (Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis)
Thyroid Issues
Women's Issues (e.g., endometriosis, PCOS, chronic pelvic pain)
BHD psychologists have received doctoral-level and advanced training specialized in health psychology and behavioral health intervention. Having worked with healthy people, those at risk (e.g., genetic carrier), those who have complex or acute healthcare needs, and those with chronic illness, we bring a wealth of practical experience to your situation.
If necessary, and with permission, we'll collaborate with your other medical providers to improve your treatment results.
How to get started:
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1. Give us a call!
Call our office at 214-383-8145 or email us at info@behavioralhealthdallas.com.
You'll reach Madi, our Office Manager and Intake Coordinator. She'll walk you through becoming a new patient by reviewing relevant practice information, answering questions, and identifying the best provider-match for your clinical and personal needs.
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2. Complete the paperwork.
Once you’ve scheduled your intake appointment, you’ll receive an email invitation to our secure patient portal.
Your patient portal allows you to complete intake paperwork, access telehealth appointments, and view your upcoming sessions.
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3. Attend your first session.
During your first appointment, your provider will ask you lots of questions and answer any of yours. Your first few sessions are a mutual evaluation to ensure you get a provider you feel is the best personality and style fit for you. Throughout therapy, your provider will gather background information, determine goals, and prepare a treatment plan to carry you throughout your therapy journey.
