Psychological services for adults with medical conditions
Health Psychology
It is completely understandable that a medical condition can impact a person’s psychological and social well-being in many ways, as well as the lives of people around them.
Every patient is unique. However, we chose the name “Equilibria” Psychological Health because we have observed that adults with medical conditions (and their loved ones) often share a common goal of equilibrium (“balance”) when trying to manage physical symptoms and healthcare needs alongside other important aspects of their lives.
Dr. Adrienne Kovacs has been a clinical and health psychologist for almost 20 years. She has also worked with patients with a variety of health conditions including heart disease, cancer, long COVID, rheumatological disease (eg, arthritis), HIV, and gastrointestinal problems. With respect and empathy, she offers emotional support and cognitive-behaviour skills to help people cope with medical conditions.
She also has experience and a focus on working with clients seeking support with advance care planning and end-of-life care.
Equilibria Psychological Health offers psychological services focused on “health psychology.” Below are examples of concerns that might be a good fit for us:
Concerns that might be a good fit for Equilibria Psychological Health:
Difficulty coping with medical conditions or changing health
Health-related anxiety
Medical diagnosis or treatment leading to anxiety or low mood
Making healthy lifestyle changes
Support with medical decision-making
General stress management and coping skills training
Challenges communicating with health care professionals or family
Waiting for or recovering from transplantation
Coping with a loved one’s health challenges
Concerns about mortality, end-of-life, or advance care planning
Concerns better served by other mental health professionals:
Chronic mood or anxiety disorder that requires long-term mental health treatment and/or crisis intervention
Borderline personality disorder/dialectical behaviour therapy
Concern that requires psychiatric treatment/medications (e.g., psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder)
Substance use problem
Eating disorder
Cognitive/neuropsychological assessment
Couples or marital therapy