Integrative Health Psychology
Christine J. Markow, M.S., Ph.D.
Christine J. Markow, M.S., Ph.D.
Clinical Health Psychology
With 23 years of clinical experience in pediatric and adult behavioral medicine, I value addressing both the physical and psychological wellness of individuals through the lifespan. I have specialized training with children, adolescents, adult individuals and families. My therapeutic training is based in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). However, I enjoy implementing differing techniques into my therapeutic practices. I believe each client plays an active role in their customized treatment to address their concerns, expand insight and achieve desired goals. I have specialized training in anxiety and depressive disorders, stress management, PTSD, cyber bullying, NPD and NPD abuse, transitions associated with divorce, life stressors, and disasters. As well as; chronic pain, GI disorders, functional disorders, migraines, CRPS, MCAS, dysautonomia, POTS, AMPS & behavioral modification.
Certifications and Training
I hold a certification in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) from The Beck Institute for Cognitive Therapy and Research. In my on going training I have attained special certifications in child abuse prevention, human sexuality training, multicultural and disability training. Recently, due to the pandemic I attained a certification in COVID 19 and contract tracing from Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health to assure highest levels of safety and evaluation. ***TELEPSYCHOLOGY OFFERED**** NOW OFFERING IN PERSON SESSIONS
Specializations
- Anxiety
- Depressive Disorders
- Emotional stressors (child, adolescent, adult, family and community) associated with Covid 19
- Chronic Pain
- Managing feelings associated with dysautonomia, POTS, Long-haul post Covid19 dysautonomia
- Coping with feelings associated with AMPS, EDS and hypermobility disorder
- Smell and taste disorders
- PTSD, transitions associated with divorce, life stressors
- Cyber bullying, school stressors, distress associated with life changes
- GI disorders, functional disorders, migraines
- Behavioral modification
- Helping to cope with chronic medical conditions and/or co-occurring with a psychological distress
- Complex divorce support and effects on the family (including NPD and NPD abuse)
- Healing from physical and/or emotional abuse in children through the lifespan
- Mental health and its relationship with physical diagnoses
- Understanding biopsychosocial relationship
Biopsychosocial Model &
Health Psychology
The biopsychosocial model is an interdisciplinary model that examines the interconnection between biology, psychology and socio-environmental factors. This model specifically examines how these aspects play a role in topics ranging from health and disease models to human development
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The Therapy Experience
Question: What does a clients therapy process look like?
Answer: Therapy is taylored to the individual. Typically the first few therapy sessions are investigative. Dr. Markow offers a sympathic ear while gathering information including, but not limited to, social, family and health information.
Question: Do you work in conjunction with other healthcare professionals?
Answer: Dr. Markow will collaborate with the necessary healthcare providers as warranted.
Fee Information
Question: Does Dr. Markow accept health insurance?
Answer: Dr. Markow is a fee for service practice and provides receipts for reimbursement.
Question: What forms of payment are accepted by the practice?
Answer: Payment is required at time of service. All major credit cards, checks, and cash are accepted.
Location
Location
Easily accessible from Princeton, Doylestown, Newtown, Yardley and surrounding areas. Located off I-95 and Route 413 bypass