“Rehabilitation Psychology is a specialty area thin psychology that focuses on the study and application of psychological knowledge and skills on behalf of individuals with disabilities and chronic health conditions in order to maximize health and welfare, independence and choice, functional abilities, and social role participation, across the lifespan.”
(from div22.org, Rehabilitation Psychology division of the American Psychological Association)
Dr. Kate specializes in providing individual therapy to those with disabilities and chronic health conditions. This typically involves coordination with medical care teams as well as assessing any unique barriers an individual may face (including familial, social, cultural, physical, service availability, and political).
What is rehabilitation psychology?
My Specialties
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Health Promotion
Chronic pain, managing fatigue, sleep hygiene, medication adherence, and overcoming limitations.
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LGBTQIA+
Transgender care and transition, sexuality/gender identity discovery, queer health issues.
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Illness Adjustment
Cancer, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, limb weakness, neurodegenerative and other neuromuscular disorders.
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Injury Adjustment
Spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, stroke, amputation, post-intensive care issues.
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Adult PTSD
post traumatic stress symptoms acquired post injury or illness.
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Caregiver Support
Adjustment and identity issues for the spouse or caregiver post injury or illness.