The psychologists at Health Psych Maine provide empirically-based
(research-based) psychological and behavioral treatment. Their goal
is to help individuals live more fulfilling and comfortable lives
and to provide flexible and compassionate treatments rooted in the
scientific literature.
Services include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness,
biofeedback, and counseling.
The Waterville office of Health Psych Maine is in a quiet, beautiful
setting – on top of a hill looking out at Colby College and
the countryside.
Professional Staff:
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- Anxiety disorders, including Panic Disorder, Posttraumatic Stress
Disorder (PTSD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Obsessive-Compulsive
Disorder (OCD), and Social Anxiety Disorder (social phobia).
- Health psychology "mind-body" problems such as chronic pain,
headaches, insomnia, and medical problems that have a psychophysiological
component.
- Depression, especially if related to a medical problem or an
anxiety disorder.
- Adjustment to medical conditions and chronic disease ranging
from Multiple Sclerosis to Parkinson's disease to Cystic Fibrosis.
- Wellness enhancement -- helping individuals to increase healthy
behaviors and a healthy balance in life.
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Congratulations to Dr. Laura Holcomb, who wrote 3 chapters for a book that has just been released.
The book is: Techniques of Grief Therapy: Creative Practices for Counseling the Bereaved (Series in Death, Dying, and Bereavement) Robert A. Neimeyer (Editor)
Dr. Holcomb wrote these 3 chapters:
Psychotropic Medication for Grieving Adults
Behavioral Activation
Goal Setting for Self-Care During the Grieving Process
http://www.routledgementalhealth.com/techniques-of-grief-therapy-9780415807258
http://www.amazon.com/Techniques-Grief-Therapy-Counseling-Bereavement/dp/0415807255/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1333492994&sr=1-2 |
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Congratulations to Dr. Carol Ann Faigin
Dr. Faigin has co-authored with Ken Pargament a chapter in a just-released book titled Wisdom & Compassion in Psychotherapy: Deepening Mindfulness in Clinical Practice (edited by Christopher K. Germer & Ronald D. Siegel).
The forward is by the Dalai Lama.
The chapter by Dr.s Faigin and Pargament: Drawing on the Wisdom of Religious Traditions in Psychotherapy. The book includes chapters written by Richard Davidson (The Neurobiology of Compassion), Tara Brach (Mindful Presence: A Foundation for Compassion and Wisdom), Kristin Neff (The Science of Self-Compassion), Marsha Linehan (Compassion, Wisdom, and Suicidal Clients), Alan Marlatt (Substance Abuse & Relapse Prevention), Liz Roemer & Susan Orsillo (anxiety disorders), and others.
On Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Wisdom-Compassion-Psychotherapy-Deepening-Mindfulness/dp/1462503764 |
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Locations:
Phone number for both locations:
(207) 872-5800 |
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Excerpts from Dr. Borkum's book on pain and headaches.
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