Health Issues
Have you recently been diagnosed with a serious medical condition?
Do you have chronic pain or health problems that are limiting you?
Has worry about your physical health become all consuming?
Is your child struggling to adjust to a health problem or condition?
Sometimes life throws you a curve ball in the form of a health problem you never expected.
This may be an acute problem, or it could possibly become chronic. When this happens, people may find themselves overwhelmed or in a state of worry, depression, and fear. They may have difficulty accepting that this is happening to them or their loved one. They can find themselves unable to sleep or relax. Sometimes these health problems greatly affect one’s livelihood, career and cherished activities. Dr. Wise has expertise and experience helping people successfully navigate these challenges.
Dr. Wise is a health psychologist. Health Psychology involves the application of psychological science to helping people manage health challenges and chronic medical conditions. Dr. Wise completed his post-doctoral fellowship in the area of behavioral medicine and health psychology at the Dallas Spinal Rehabilitation Center, working with individuals with chronic pain. For a number of years, he served as a consultant to several accredited physical therapy and rehabilitation programs. For over 25 years, Dr. Wise has been a clinical assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.
Dr. Wise helps patients to recover, to face difficult challenges head on, and to make adjustments that allow them to get back to enjoying life as much as possible.
Dr. Wise has expertise and experience helping patients with:
Chronic Pain
Managing diabetes (Type 1 or 2)
Insomnia
Cancer diagnosis and treatment
Inflammatory Bowel Disease and IBS
Autoimmune disorders
Headache and Migraine
Surgical Recovery
Heart Disease and Hypertension
Stress management
HIV/AIDS
Adjustment to Aging
If you need help dealing with a medical challenge, don’t wait. Contact Dr. Wise today.
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