Conditions We Treat
The Power of Integrated Care: Treating the Whole Person
Managing a chronic condition—whether it’s diabetes, heart disease, or COPD—requires more than just a prescription. It requires a fundamental shift in daily habits, emotional resilience, and constant coordination. At our clinic, we use an Integrated Care Model. This means your medical provider and a behavioral health team work side-by-side to treat your physical symptoms, your behavioral conditions and the lifestyle factors that influence them.
- Better clinical results like A1c or blood pressure.
- Reduced hospitalizations through better self-management at home.
- Improved confidence in handling the "ups and downs" of a chronic condition.
- Decreased symptoms of depression and anxiety related to their health.
Why Integration Works
Traditional healthcare often separates “physical health” from “mental and behavioral health.” Integrated care brings them together under one roof, providing a more seamless experience.
1. Real-Time Support
You don’t have to wait weeks for a separate referral. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, the stress of a new diagnosis or finding it hard to stick to a diet, your doctor can introduce you to a behavioral health consultant during your regular medical appointment.
2. Breaking the Symptom-Stress Cycle
Chronic illness often creates a “feedback loop”:
- Physical Symptom: Shortness of breath or high blood sugar.
- Emotional Response: Anxiety, frustration, or “diabetes burnout.”
- Behavioral Impact: Skipping exercise, poor sleep, or missing medications.
- Result: Worsening physical symptoms with the risk of ending in the Hospital
Integration breaks this cycle by giving you tools to manage your behavioral challenges and symptoms simultaneously.