Southeastern Health Psychology
Psychologists who strive to understand how biological, behavioral, and social factors influence health
and illness are called health psychologists. In the medical setting, health psychologists work with many
different healthcare professionals who may include physicians, nurse, pharmacists, social workers, physical
and occupational therapists, and even chaplains.
The goal of Southeastern Health Psychology is to "focus on the person with the illness instead of the illness that the person has." Psychologists teach coping techniques. This is accomplished through cognitive therapy, family therapy and mostly assisting the patient in learning how to make adaptive choices that improve their own independent functioning and quality of life. Here are some examples of Southeastern Health Psychology interventions:
Appointments are necessary to be seen at our clinic. Same or next day appointments are available for urgent health concerns. When you arrive, we will need to verify your insurance and will collect your identification as well. There will also be some forms for you to fill out while you wait so that we can find out about your medical history, current and past medications and the reason for your visit. If you would like to expedite your visit, you can download some of these forms by clicking here and fill them out before you arrive. We recommend that if you are a first time patient, to please arrive 15 minutes before your appointment.
Susan Davis, PHD who is available in Gainesville and Chiefland will consider children and adolescent patients for evaluation for attention deficit disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, learning disability evaluations, and counseling for mood disorders. Counseling is typically brief and goal oriented.
The goal of Southeastern Health Psychology is to "focus on the person with the illness instead of the illness that the person has." Psychologists teach coping techniques. This is accomplished through cognitive therapy, family therapy and mostly assisting the patient in learning how to make adaptive choices that improve their own independent functioning and quality of life. Here are some examples of Southeastern Health Psychology interventions:
- Neuropsychological Assessment & Screening for Mental Status Changes Related to Aging, Trauma, and Medical Illness
- Help to Manage and Cope with Chronic Disease
- Help to Manage Your Pain
- Psychotherapy for Anxiety/Depression Reactions to Chronic and Acute Medical Illness
- Help to Avoid Preventable Disease
- Assist in Workers Compensation Quality of Life Cases
- Psychological Evaluations for Surgical Procedures such as Spinal Cord Stimulator Trials, Lap Band and Gastric Bypass Surgery
- Assist in Relaxation and Stress Management
- Assess Patient Competency and/or Capacity to Make Health Care Decisions
- Provide Post-Surgical Emotional Adjustment Assessment/Psychotherapy
- Perform Social Security Disability Evaluations
Information for your first visit
If this is your first visit to Southeastern Health Psychology, welcome!Appointments are necessary to be seen at our clinic. Same or next day appointments are available for urgent health concerns. When you arrive, we will need to verify your insurance and will collect your identification as well. There will also be some forms for you to fill out while you wait so that we can find out about your medical history, current and past medications and the reason for your visit. If you would like to expedite your visit, you can download some of these forms by clicking here and fill them out before you arrive. We recommend that if you are a first time patient, to please arrive 15 minutes before your appointment.
Who we are
Please be advised that our Health Psychology services with Dr. Marrero and Dr. Bulcourf are limited to adults at this time.Susan Davis, PHD who is available in Gainesville and Chiefland will consider children and adolescent patients for evaluation for attention deficit disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, learning disability evaluations, and counseling for mood disorders. Counseling is typically brief and goal oriented.
Bernie Marrero, MD |
Location(s) Gainesville Medical School University of Florida, Florida (PhD, Health/Medical Psychology) Other Languages Spanish |
Bernie Bulcourf, MD |
Location(s) Ocala Other Languages Spanish |
Susan Davis, MD |
Location(s) Gainesville, Chiefland Medical School University of Florida, Florida (PhD, School Psychology) |
Locations/Contact Info:
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4881 NW 8 Avenue Suite 2 Gainesville, FL 32605 |
(352) 332-9441 | Hours of Operation: M-F, 8:00 am-5:00 pm |
| Ocala Location |
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3305 SW 34 Circle Suite 101 Ocala, FL 34474 |
(800) 346-8677 | Hours of Operation: M-F, 8:00 am-5:00 pm |
| Chiefland Location |
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1315 NW 21st Avenue Suite 4 Chiefland, FL 32626 |
(800) 346-8677 | Hours of Operation: M-F, 8:00 am-5:00 pm |
Directions
Gainesville Location
From I-75
From I-75, go east on Newberry Road approximately one mile. Turn left on NW 8th Avenue and stay in the right lane when turning. 4881 NW 8th Avenue is on the right; you will see a sign that says "The 4881 Building." Southeastern Health Psychology is located in suite 2.
Ocala Location
From I-75
Take SR 200/College Road Exit and head left going EAST. Turn right at the light at SW 32 Avenue (Paddock Mall light). Turn left onto SW 34 Circle. 3305 SW 34 Circle is on the right. Follow the signs to Suite 101.
Chiefland Location
From I-75
Take SR 26/Newberry Road WEST approximately 25 miles to Trenton. At the intersection (light) of SR 129 and SR 26 take a LEFT approximately 10 miles to Highway 19. Head NORTH on HWY 19 approximately 2 miles.
1315 NW 21st Avenue, Suite 4 will be on your left across from the Tractor supply store and behind the Capital City Bank (opposite from Wal-Mart).