Southern Behavioral Medicine Associates, PLLC

Health Psychology

Southern Behavioral Medicine Associates, PLLC is a Health Psychology practice in Hattiesburg, MS with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in understanding the economic, social, emotional, and mental influencers that might cause illnesses. Health Psychologists at Southern Behavioral Medicine Associates, PLLC perform therapies to help patients overcome lifestyle issues that could impact their physical well-being. Health Psychology is the psychology branch that focuses on how a patient's physical health is affected by social, emotional, and mental factors; and their emotional and mental reaction to sickness and recovery. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Health Psychology practices include psychosomatic illnesses like phobias, emotional eating, smoking, and self-control challenges. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Health Psychology practices include physical and psychological assessments.

A psychologist who specializes in clinical health psychology that investigates and implements clinical services across diverse populations and settings to promote health and well-being and to prevent, treat, and manage illness and disability. Clinical health psychology sees health as the confluence of psychological, social, cultural, and biological factors and applies this understanding to professional activities including:
* Research
* Clinical service
* Consulting with, educating, and supervising other health care providers and psychologists
* Advising organizations, institutions, the public, and policymakers

Cognitive & Behavioral Psychology

Southern Behavioral Medicine Associates, PLLC is a Cognitive & Behavioral Psychology practice in Hattiesburg, MS with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in researching and treating disorders of human cognition. Cognitive & Behavioral Psychologists at Southern Behavioral Medicine Associates, PLLC perform therapy and research focused on treating by helping patients adjust their feelings and actions. Cognitive & Behavioral Psychology is a medical specialty centered on understanding human thought and behavior as it relates to mental health. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Cognitive & Behavioral Psychology practices include depression, anxiety, phobias, substance abuse, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorders, and sleeping disorders. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Cognitive & Behavioral Psychology practices include mental health assessment, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), cognitive awareness activities, mindfulness activities, breathing exercises, and referral to other specialists as needed.

A psychologist who reflects an experimental-clinical approach distinguished by use of principles of human learning and development and theories of cognitive processing to promote meaningful change in maladaptive human behavior and thinking.

Clinical Psychology

Southern Behavioral Medicine Associates, PLLC is a Clinical Psychology practice in Hattiesburg, MS with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in identifying and managing psychological disorders. Clinical Psychologists at Southern Behavioral Medicine Associates, PLLC perform psychological evaluations and creates treatment protocols. Clinical Psychology is the diagnosis and treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral dysfunctions. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Clinical Psychology practices include phobias, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, and schizophrenia. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Clinical Psychology practices include diagnostic observations and cognitive-behavioral therapy.

A psychologist who provides continuing and comprehensive mental and behavioral health care for individuals and families; consultation to agencies and communities; training, education and supervision; and research-based practice. It is a specialty in breadth -- one that is broadly inclusive of severe psychopathology -- and marked by comprehensiveness and integration of knowledge and skill from a broad array of disciplines within and outside of psychology proper. The scope of clinical psychology encompasses all ages, multiple diversities and varied systems.