Behavioral Medicine
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Behavioral health psychology focuses on the study and alteration of people's behaviors, including their actions, emotions and thoughts. Studies have shown how psychological and emotional states can greatly impact our physical and medical conditions. Chronic stress and anxiety have a physiological component, which can impede the body’s natural healing process.
Individual SessionsOur behavioral health psychologists can work one-on-one with you to help you learn new tools to reduce stress, cope with anxiety and deal effectively with other emotions or unproductive thoughts. Individual therapy sessions can help transform negative patterns that occurs between one’s thoughts, emotions, and physical reactions.
Our Behavioral Health Psychologists work in conjunction with members of your healthcare team, including psychiatrists. Behavioral Medicine therapies incorporated into behavioral health sessions at the Osher Center include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Biofeedback and Relaxation Techniques. Group Visits and ClassesDr. Helene Moore offers small group therapy with a Positive Psychology focus. Dr Howard Feldman leads Qi Gong for Stress Reduction classes.
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Common reasons to seek behavioral medicine treatment include:
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Our Providers:
 Howard S. Feldman, PhD
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Dr. Howard Feldman trained at Purdue University and Rush Medical Center and has been in practice for over 25 years. His professional focus is Behavioral Medicine, exploring the interface between mind and body. He ties together traditional psychotherapy with cognitive-behavioral approaches to help clients. He incorporates Western relaxation/stress reduction techniques with Eastern Mindfulness practices in his therapeutic process He is interested in stress related problems, chronic medical conditions, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, insomnia and panic disorders. Dr. Feldman sees each individual as unique and benefiting from a personally tailored approach to bring unity to mind, body and spirit. His goal is to integrate the benefits of physical medicine with best psychological practices to develop a sense of wholeness and well being.
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 Helene D. Moore, PsyD, MAPP
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Dr. Helene Moore received a Master’s Degree in Psychology from Pepperdine University and a Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in health from the California School of Professional Psychology . Most recently, she completed a Master’s Degree in Applied Positive Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. Helene describes her treatment approach as eclectic, incorporating elements from cognitive behavioral therapy and positive psychotherapy, with an emphasis on support and self- compassion. While Helene initially focuses on treating symptoms, she eventually goes beyond this point to help patients capitalize on their strengths. She also helps them increase positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and accomplishment – all in an effort to not only help patients feel better, but to also achieve greater life satisfaction and well-being.
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