Degrees
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PhD, APA-approved graduate school (USD); MA, APA-approved graduate school (USD); BA, Psychology & Sociology, magna cum laude. Twice honored as "Fellow" by APA, for impeccable ethics and "outstanding and unusual contributions to the science and practice of psychology." Chosen over 700 other students for one slot in Health Psychology/Behavioral Medicine Internship at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center because I had more experience than any of them. I have continued to gain experience in health/medical psychology and behavioral medicine since then.
Twice honored by Chicago Loop Chapter of Women In Management, for entrepreneurial activities, professionalism, business practices, and contributions to the community.
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My Expert Service
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In other words, don't use my methods instead of what your physician tells you to do. But rather, if you use these techniques ALONG WITH your traditional medical treatment, you can often get better faster and stay better longer. With psycho-immunization, you can use your mind to control your body -- to make it well and keep it well.
Healthy medicine isn't just cut and paste, swallow some pills – or at least it shouldn't be. To stay well and live your best life, it's important to use your mind and thoughts to help your body heal. The mind-body connection is very important. All things being equal, if you use your mind, you can help your body heal faster and stay well longer. Wellness is not just the absence of illness, but a way of using your mind to balance and control your body.
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Experience & Qualifications
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Following internship, I was the only Medical Psychologist employed by a busy medical center. I consulted on difficult cases all over the center. When I was ready to return to Chicago, a group of the most prestigious physicians in town came and asked me to stay. They told me that they had never met anyone else who had made as much sense and helped their patients as much as I did. So I stayed for another 3 years to give them a hand.
The patients who developed the strangest symptoms of all were people who held all their feelings in and didn't talk about them to anyone. Although most would develop one particular symptom under stress, one very intelligent woman varied her "diseased" system. Some days, she had headaches. Other days, she had symptoms of a bladder infection. Other days, her digestive system kicked up.
For example, one day she said, "Today my arm went numb."
So I said, "Hmm, that's very interesting. What else happened today?"
"I had a fight with my boyfriend."
"OK, let's talk about that."
People can develop symptoms from any "physical" disease that they have either had or have seen someone have -- when they are under emotional stress.
Psychophysiological symptoms, psychosomatic disorders, any disease that is either caused by stress or made worse by stress -- (and isn't that most of them?) -- can all be helped if you train your mind to do it.
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Available Modes Of Communication
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email/chat
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Most Recent Client Reviews (Read all 336 reviews) |
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 by risenshine321 on Nov 25 2009
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Dr Kate always gives the best advice! She has an intuitive talent.
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by passion_94 on Nov 25 2009
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Dr. Kate is amazing. I feel so nice after talking to her. She listens like a good friend and when you are done you feel like picking up the phone and talking again. It happened in my case and I will not be surprised if that's how the other clients feel about her.
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by jhadaway on Nov 24 2009
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Dr. Kate deserves a million stars! If you are going through a major life change, or if you are just feeling a llittle low, please talk to her. She will put your mind at ease, and help you organize your thoughts. That's something all of us need help with from time to time : )
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by Chris on Nov 24 2009
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Great advise again . Great probing questions
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by Catrine on Nov 24 2009
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excellent- very thorough. in explaining things. will contact her again in the future!
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