Health involves both the physical and psychological
Health has both emotional and psychological parts (such as stress and expectations). That is why medical treatments require testing against placeboes. Many treatments, though, only focus on treating the physical parts. Leaving emotional and psychological aspects unaddressed can lead to ineffective medical treatments, ongoing pain, and prolonged suffering. Treating the emotional factors can have as big of an impact on your health and pain as treating the physical aspects. Here is an excellent summary by the Institute of Chronic Pain comparing the effectiveness of various treatments for chronic pain.
Many people with health difficulties experience some form of emotional difficulty and could use additional support. The demand for such support continues to grow; however, available mental health support cannot meet this demand. Finding mental health providers with the necessary training and expertise on health and wellnesss to provide you with such support can be difficult. I created this practice to provide such a resource to New Yorkers. My hope is the high-quality and research-based care you receive will lead to long-standing changes in your life and Health. In fact, research has shown that treatments I offer actually change your brain and nervous system, leading to changes in the way you approach health and pain.
