I am a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in health psychology, a sub-field of clinical psychology which recognizes the inextricable link between physical and emotional health. I obtained my Ph.D. from The Ohio State University and completed my internship and fellowship training at Rush University Medical Center and the VA Boston Healthcare System, respectively. I believe strongly in evidence-based medicine, and thus offer a variety of empirically-supported treatments, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and motivational interviewing. I provide outpatient treatment for adults (18 and over) with a variety of psychological and physical/medical concerns, including: depression, anxiety, insomnia, binge eating, and chronic pain. In addition, I assist patients in improving management of health conditions (including overweight/obesity and diabetes), as well as adjusting to/coping with serious or chronic medical conditions (including heart/lung disease and cancer). It takes great courage to seek treatment for emotional and health concerns, as well as great strength to address unhelpful habits and thinking patterns. My first priority in therapy is to provide an open and accepting environment in which patients can discuss their histories and current concerns. Then, I seek to collaborate with patients so that we may effectively formulate and work toward mutually agreed-upon goals, whether that be symptom reduction, living a healthier lifestyle, and/or accepting the “new normal” of a medical condition while continuing to live a values-driven life.

Education & experience

Education

Ohio State University, PhD in Psychology

Rush University Medical Center, Residency in Psychology

Veterans Affairs Boston Healthcare System (Fellowship)

Middlebury College (Bachelor's)

Practice

Michigan Avenue Neuropsychologists

Professional memberships

American Psychological Association

American Psychological Association, Society for Health Psychology

Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies

Society of Behavioral Medicine

Awards and publications

Magna cum laude, Middlebury College

Distinguished University Fellowship, The Graduate School, The Ohio State University

Herbert A. Toops Award for Creative Dissertation Research, Department of Psychology, The Ohio State University

H. Frederic Helmholz, Jr., MD Education Research Award, American Respiratory Care Foundation

Excellence in Patient/Health Education Interdisciplinary Team Award (Outpatient Pulmonary Rehabilitation), The Ohio State University Medical Center

Emery, C.F., Fondow, M.D.M., Schneider, C.M., Christofi, F.L., Hunt, C., Busby, A.K., Needleman, B.J., Melvin, W.S., & Elsayed-Awad, H.M. (2007). Gastric bypass surgery is associated with reduced inflammation and less depression: A preliminary investigation. Obesity Surgery, 17, 763-767.

Emery, C.F., Huffman, M.J., & Busby, A.K. (2009). Behavioral medicine in pulmonary rehabilitation: Psychological, cognitive, and social factors. In Hodgkin, J., Celli, B., & Connors, G. (Eds.), Pulmonary Rehabilitation: Guidelines to Success, 4th Edition. St. Louis: Elsevier.

Silberbogen, A.K., Busby, A.K., & Ulloa, E (2013). Impact of psychological distress on prostate cancer screening and perceptions in veterans. American Journal of Men’s Health, 8(5), 399-408.

Busby, A.K., Reese, R.L., & Simon, S.R. (2014). Pulmonary rehabilitation maintenance interventions: A systematic review. American Journal of Health Behavior, 38(3), 321-330.

Background

Languages spoken

English

Gender

Female

NPI number

#1124393129

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