Behavioral Medicine Services in New York City
At HMV Psychology & Consulting, we offer behavioral medicine and health psychology services that bridge the connection between mind and body. These approaches use evidence-based psychological tools to address how stress, emotions, and lifestyle influence physical health—and how medical conditions, in turn, affect emotional well-being.
Connecting Mind and Body
Health psychology and behavioral medicine focus on the powerful link between mental and physical health.
In practical terms, we help children, teens, and adults:
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Cope with medical diagnoses or chronic conditions
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Manage stress and health-related anxiety
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Build healthy habits and treatment adherence
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Improve quality of life through behavioral change and coping strategies
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Whether you’re adjusting to a new diagnosis, managing ongoing symptoms, or supporting your child through a medical journey, our goal is to provide care that is compassionate, evidence-based, and collaborative.
Areas of Focus in Behavioral Medicine
We offer therapy and consultation for a range of health-related concerns, including:
Medical Adjustment & Chronic Illness – TBI, epilepsy, Long COVID, hospitalizations, and new diagnoses.
Pain & Sleep Management – Chronic pain, headaches, migraines, insomnia, delayed sleep phase, and sleep challenges.
Gastrointestinal & Feeding Disorders – IBS, functional abdominal pain, feeding difficulties, and medical nutrition challenges.
Autism & Neurodivergence – Support for autistic children and adults with co-occurring medical or neurological conditions.
Health Behavior & Treatment Adherence – Improving medication compliance, lifestyle habits, fertility concerns, smoking cessation, and substance use.
Pediatric Health Psychology
Our pediatric services focus on children and families, integrating psychological and neuropsychological assessments, targeted interventions, and consultation services. We work closely with caregivers, educators, and medical teams to support children managing:
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Developmental challenges
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Feeding difficulties and disorders (including feeding tubes or medical devices)
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Sleep and toileting challenges
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Medical anxiety, phobias, or treatment noncompliance
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Adjustment to complex medical conditions (GI, muscular, neurological, and more)
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We emphasize collaborative care—partnering with your child’s healthcare team ensures interventions are practical, coordinated, and aligned with treatment goals, promoting health, development, and quality of life.
Adult Health Psychology & Behavioral Medicine
For adults, we provide care for chronic and complex medical conditions, with expertise in:
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Long COVID and post-viral syndromes
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Chronic pain, fatigue, and sleep disorders
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Gastrointestinal and reproductive health issues
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Behavioral strategies for lifestyle changes, goal-setting, and treatment adherence
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Smoking cessation and substance use support
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Services include health-focused psychological and neuropsychological assessments, consultation with healthcare providers to coordinate care, and behavioral medicine interventions aimed at improving daily function, resilience, and quality of life.
Our Approach
We combine behavioral science with compassionate, individualized care. Treatment is tailored to your unique needs and emphasizes:
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Evidence-based strategies (ACT, CBT, mindfulness)
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Practical coping skills and behavior change
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Collaboration with your medical team for integrated care
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Support for both emotional and physical well-being
Why Choose HMV Psychology
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Specialized Expertise – Extensive background in psychology, neuropsychology, and autism evaluation.
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Collaborative Approach – Works alongside physicians, schools, and families to create coordinated care.
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Evidence-Based Methods – ACT, CBT, and health psychology strategies shown to improve medical outcomes.
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NYC & Beyond – Conveniently located in Manhattan, with options for telehealth across New York and neighboring states.