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Health Psychology in New York

At Wellness Road Psychology we implement health psychology to look at how a person’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors can affect their physical health.This is an important thing to evaluate because it can help us understand why some people get sick and others don’t. Why do some live a life of vitality and others suffer from illness? This is something we need to think about because it’s crucial to helping us improve our health and well-being.

What Is Health Psychology?

There are so many fields in psychology, and more and more are being added frequently as researchers learn more about the human mind. Health psychology is fairly a new field of psychology that takes care of both our mental and physical health and their connection between both.

The therapists at Wellness Road specialize in health psychology. We can help you optimize your physical and mental wellness throughout periods of sickness and health. If you’ve been diagnosed with a physical health condition, we will help you navigate the changes to your life that occur as a result of your illness, and explore whether reducing stress or learning to manage emotional factors can improve your quality of life.

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Benefits Of Engaging In Health Psychology

Our medical professionals at Wellness Road Psychology can make a health psychology plan that will work on the parts of your life that need improvements, even if you do not have any physical or mental illnesses at the moment.

Lower stress and its effects

Reduce risky behaviors

Exercise more often

Improve your nutrition

Control your weight

Quit smoking

The Four Branches Of Health Psychology

Health psychology encompasses various approaches and focuses on different aspects of health and wellness. The four primary branches of health psychology are:

Clinical Health Psychology

This branch deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of psychological disorders related to physical health. It often involves working with individuals to manage chronic illnesses, pain, and health-related behaviors, such as quitting smoking or weight management.

Public Health Psychology

This field focuses on the health of populations rather than individuals. It aims to understand and improve the health of communities through research and interventions. Public health psychologists often work on campaigns for disease prevention, health promotion, and the development of policies to improve public health.

Community Health Psychology

This branch is concerned with the health of specific communities. It emphasizes the role of social, economic, and environmental factors in health. Community health psychologists work with communities to identify health problems, develop interventions, and promote health and well-being in a community context.

Critical Health Psychology

This approach critically examines how health and illness are influenced by social, cultural, and political factors. It challenges traditional views of health psychology by considering issues like power dynamics, social justice, and the impact of social inequalities on health.

Wellness Road for Health Psychology

Both mental and physical health are equally important. Managing them together through health psychology can lead to overcoming the challenges that both bring.

Call us or book your consultation online today to connect with one of our health psychologists.

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Meet the Therapists Who Will Walk This Path With You

Our clinicians bring both professional expertise and real human empathy to every session.

Jyoti Manchandani, PsyD

Clinic Director, Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Arnetta McKenna, PsyD

Clinic Director, Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Noora Abdulkerim, PsyD

Licensed Psychologist

Lisa Botticelli, Ph.D.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

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How Therapy Works

We make it easy, supportive, and centered around your needs from the very first step.

1. Welcome Call

Have a brief call with one of our intake coordinators to discuss logistics, answer any questions you may have, and schedule a complimentary consultation with one of our senior psychologists.

2. Free Consultation
with Our Top Therapists

Have a free 30 minute consultation with one of our senior psychologists, who will get to know you and match you with the clinician on our team who is the best fit clinically and interpersonally.

3. First Session
with Your Matched Clinician

Your first session can be scheduled within 1 week of your consultation. Our team will coordinate scheduling & setting up a first appointment with your matched clinician.

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Insurance

At Wellness Road Psychology, we understand that the cost of therapy can be a concern for many individuals and families.

That’s why our therapists accept in network insurance with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Oxford, Oscar, Empire, Cigna, Lyra Benefit.

Please contact our office to see your copay and schedule an appointment.

Out of Network

If you do not have those insurances you still may have out-of-network mental health benefits, you may be eligible for partial reimbursement for your therapy sessions.

This means that you can receive some financial assistance to help cover the cost of your therapyv

Please contact our office to check your coverage and schedule an appointment.

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If something in your life feels heavy right now, reaching out can be the first step toward real relief.

We will assist you in reaching your goals using latest evidence-based tools and treatment plans for your mental health challenges.

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