Health Psychology
The Health Psychologist at Summit Therapy specializes in the psychological and behavioral aspects of one's physical and mental health. As people suffer from a variety of acute and chronic conditions, they may also suffer from difficulties in coping with the disability or they may have behaviors that prolong or delay recovery.
Types of problems typically addressed by a Health Psychologist include:
- Headaches
- Chronic Pain
- Smoking Cessation
- Anxiety and Depression
- Adjustment to Chronic Illness
- Stress Management
- Sleep Difficulties
- Postpartum Depression
- Lifestyle Changes in Health
- Psychological Factors Affecting a Medical Condition
Dr. Leslie Robison, Summit Therapy's Health Psychologist, works in conjunction with your health care provider to create the most effective treatment for your individual needs.
Dr. Robison also coordinates a Bariatric Support Group that meets monthly for those who have had or are considering bariatric or gastric bypass surgery.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (509) 332-5106 Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
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Leslie Robison, PhD
Clinical Health Psychologist