Business Details
30 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapists in San Antonio
HPC Health Psychology Consultants has been delivering specialized inpatient psychological services since 1996. Our team of licensed psychologists collaborates with medical professionals to address the emotional and behavioral needs of patients undergoing treatment for complex medical conditions. Utilizing evidence-based cognitive-behavioral techniques, we help patients manage chronic pain, depression, and anxiety while navigating hospital environments. Our clinical expertise extends to neuropsychological assessment, rehabilitation psychology, and behavioral medicine, with a focus on improving treatment adherence and functional outcomes. We serve patients across medical hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and long-term care units in the San Antonio area.Our approach emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance patient recovery and promote long-term health improvements. With decades of combined experience, our clinicians have developed specialized skills in treating geriatric populations, oncology patients, and individuals with traumatic injuries. We maintain affiliations with major medical institutions to ensure comprehensive care coordination. Our services are designed to reduce hospital readmission rates and improve patient satisfaction through targeted psychological interventions. We provide educational resources to help patients understand their recovery process and develop preventive healthcare strategies.
Services
Psychological Services
Inpatient Care
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Neuropsychological Assessment
Family Therapy
Chronic Pain Management
Depression Treatment
Medical Compliance Support
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in clinical health psychology since 1996
- Our team utilizes evidence-based cognitive-behavioral techniques for pain and depression management
- We collaborate with medical teams to reduce hospital readmission rates
- We provide specialized care for geriatric populations and oncology patients
- Our clinicians hold advanced training in neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation psychology
Services
Psychological Services
Our psychological services provide specialized care for patients facing medical challenges. We address emotional distress and behavioral health needs through evidence-based interventions. Our team works directly with patients to develop coping strategies that improve treatment outcomes and enhance recovery processes.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
We offer cognitive behavioral therapy to help patients manage chronic pain, anxiety, and depression. This evidence-based approach teaches practical skills for emotional regulation and behavioral change. Our clinicians adapt CBT techniques to meet the unique needs of patients in medical settings.
Neuropsychological Assessment
Our neuropsychological assessments evaluate cognitive functioning in patients with medical conditions. We specialize in assessing patients with stroke, dementia, and head injuries. These evaluations help guide treatment planning and improve patient care coordination with medical teams.
Medical Compliance Support
We help patients understand and follow medical treatment plans. Our interventions improve medication adherence and lifestyle modifications. This support reduces hospital readmissions and enhances overall treatment effectiveness through behavioral strategies.
Family Therapy
Our family therapy services support patients and their loved ones during medical treatment. We address adjustment issues and improve communication about health challenges. This approach helps families develop coping strategies and support systems for better recovery outcomes.
People
Patricia F. Gilbert
Founder
Dr. Gilbert has specialized in clinical health psychology since 1996. She focuses on treating patients with complex medical conditions using cognitive-behavioral interventions. Her expertise includes neuropsychological assessment and improving patient compliance with treatment plans.
Erica Middleton
Psychologist
Dr. Middleton brings over 16 years of experience in treating depression and anxiety disorders. She specializes in family therapy and crisis intervention for medically compromised patients. Her background includes work in emergency rooms and clinical trials.
Beneza Marquez
Psychologist
Dr. Marquez specializes in geriatric psychology and biofeedback therapy. She has lectured on oncology topics and supervised psychology students in clinical settings. Fluent in Spanish, she provides care for diverse patient populations in San Antonio.
Questions
What psychological services do you provide in medical settings?
We offer cognitive-behavioral therapy, neuropsychological assessments, and emotional support for patients with chronic pain, depression, and complex medical conditions during hospital stays.
How do you collaborate with medical teams?
We work as liaisons between patients and medical professionals, developing coordinated treatment plans that address both physical and psychological needs to improve overall recovery outcomes.
Can you help with patient referrals?
Physicians can refer patients by contacting us directly through our phone, fax, or email. We coordinate with medical teams to evaluate and provide psychological care during hospital stays.
Do you offer continued care after hospital discharge?
While our focus is inpatient care, we can assist with referrals for ongoing psychological services when needed to ensure continuity of care after hospital discharge.
What populations do you specialize in treating?
We specialize in treating patients with chronic pain, depression, stroke, cardiac issues, spinal injuries, and oncology-related conditions. Our team has expertise in geriatric psychology and family therapy.
