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Psychology
Program

re+active psychology

Living with chronic illness can feel like navigating through a sea of hidden currents, unpredictable weather, and uncharted areas, in a boat that needs constant care and attention. At times, you may find more favorable conditions. In these calm waters, you may remember your strength and capabilities. However, when the sea gets rough, you have to make quick pivots, leaving little time to adjust, feeling drained of energy and resources. Friends and family may understand and do their best to support, but the journey feels isolating.

Are you tired of captaining your boat? Do you want to take back control over your symptoms (and life)?

Welcome to our psychology team. We emphasize a holistic approach to wellness with individualized psychotherapy and rehabilitation psychology services. Our role in our therapy work is to act as a trusted co-pilot and mechanic for your journey ahead. We help you map out the route, anticipate and plan for obstacles, and develop strategies for handling difficult stretches. We recognize your strengths and capabilities, and cheer for you while you remain at the wheel.

We have unique specialization in working with people coping with:

Newly diagnosed or chronic health conditions or symptoms
Functional neurological disorder
Concussion and brain injury
"Medically unexplained symptoms"
Medical trauma
Injuries, physical challenges, and disability
Neurodegenerative disease
Cognitive concerns or changes

To help fit your needs, we offer a variety of psychology services, including:

Individual and family psychotherapy (*in person or remote in California, remote in Virginia): individualized psychotherapy to address your unique challenges, strengths, and goals, using evidence-based approaches to optimize mental and physical health
Group support: we offer support groups for individuals within the state of California
Neuropsychological testing: Brief or comprehensive testing to obtain a baseline of cognitive functioning, monitor cognition over time, and obtain individualized recommendations for optimizing brain health
Pain or health assessment: Formal evaluation of factors influencing your pain or health status
Cognitive rehabilitation: Integration of empirically supported strategies to restore brain function and/or enhance daily functioning
Professional consultation: Consultative services for clinicians looking to strengthen skills in treating individuals with neurological conditions (i.e., FND, dystonia, persistent problems after concussion, traumatic brain injury, stroke, neurodegenerative conditions)

We are passionate about helping individuals increase access to high-quality care and we are dedicated to remaining current in best practices. We currently have availability for psychotherapy and consultative services. If you are a prospective patient interested in learning more, please reach out to us for a free consultation.

In November, we held a free integrative workshop for both people with FND and clinicians treating people with FND, Making Sense of it Together. We had an incredible turnout with insightful questions and comments by all. Sign up below to receive a recording, and please share! To a new, empowered era of treatment!

Download our free resource for mental health professional and people with FND

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Future patients:

At re+active, we believe you, and we believe in you! We strive to help you:

Build trust in your body
Feel supported
Learn about yourself, your triggers, and how to cope with symptoms
Develop a healthy relationship with your emotions and thoughts related to your symptoms
Introduce behavioral changes to improve your daily functioning and quality of life

If you are interested in cultivating a safe space to learn and grow, a psychology visit may be right for you. Please contact us if you are interested in having a free-consultation with our psychology providers.

The first step is to complete our online application.

We look forward to working with you!

Apply now!

For clinicians wanting to enhance clinical efficacy:

Treating individuals with chronic health conditions takes a team! With a comprehensive conceptualization and understanding of your client and diagnoses, a collaborative relationship with your client, and confidence in yourself, treatment is successful and rewarding. Our consultative services aim to help you:

Enhance the unique skills and strengths you possess as a clinician
Help you form a rewarding and organic therapeutic alliance with your clients
Assess for and diagnose co-morbid conditions, so you can formulate a comprehensive conceptualization and treatment plan
Understand the pathophysiology and clinical signs and symptoms of neurological conditions such as FND, dystonia, and PPCS
Explain these conditions to clients in a way that is affirming and based on science
Create appropriate short- and long-term goals
Make referrals and difficult decisions related to patient care

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Meet our team

"A team approach with very knowledgeable, creative and fun professionals. I appreciate the person centered focus as well."

"The providers are so clearly knowledgeable about concussions. So I can relax and not worry about my symptoms being missed, and I can trust their treatment recommendations."

"The staff as well as the therapists are amazing. They made me feel very comfortable and they truly care about me and my condition."

"Thank you... for advocating the facts of FND and providing a safe space to learn about psychological issues without feeling judged"

Meet the Team

We look forward to meeting you!

Psychology Director, Neuropsychologist

Lauren Keats, PsyD

I am a neuropsychologist with a passion for the outdoors and optimizing brain health and function! In therapy sessions, I incorporate cognitive-behavioral interventions with the goal of arming you with skills to enhance your sense of control over your symptoms and to internalize ways of thinking and behaving which promote recovery and optimal quality of life. I also administer neuropsychological testing to individuals who report changes in cognitive functioning, the results of which are used to explore brain-boosting exercises and methods of adapting or enhancing your daily functioning.

Rehabilitation Psychologist

Mike Pugh, PhD

I am a rehabilitation psychologist specializing in supporting individuals with disabilities and chronic health conditions. I focus on maximizing individual's health and welfare, with an intention to promote independence and autonomy, enhance functional abilities, and uncover social role participation across the lifespan. My use of interpersonal therapy is a powerful tool to address the emotional and psychological challenges faced by those adjusting to disability and chronic health conditions. By building meaningful connections and helping people adapt to their new circumstances, we work together to improve quality of life and wellbeing.

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

Kimberly Crickette, MA

Areas that I am particularly passionate about include the intersection of chronic illness and grief, identity exploration, and life transitions. I absolutely love being part of our amazing Zebra programs and creating long-term relationships to support and address all things chronic illness-related from a strengths based lens!

In therapy, I incorporate a combination of mind-body strategies (such as mindfulness and guided imagery), as well as CBT, DBT, ACT, and narrative therapy. My goal is to empower you in reconnecting with your true self; we will work together to let go of self-judgment, guilt and maladaptive patterns, and uncover inner strength and enhance resilience. Regardless of where you are in your journey, I will meet you where you’re at and help you move to where you’d like to be.

Psychology Program

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Download our free resource for mental health professional and people with FND

Meet our team

Meet the Team

Psychology
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