Business Details
30 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Comprehensive Inpatient Psychological Services in San Antonio
HPC Health Psychology Consultants was founded in 1996 to provide specialized psychological services for patients navigating complex medical challenges. Our team of licensed psychologists works within medical hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and long-term care units across the San Antonio, Texas area. We integrate clinical health psychology, behavioral medicine, and rehabilitation psychology to address the emotional and psychological needs of patients undergoing treatment for serious medical conditions. Our approach emphasizes cognitive-behavioral techniques to manage pain, anxiety, and depression while educating patients about recovery processes and preventive healthcare. We serve as liaisons between patients and medical teams to ensure health-promoting decisions and successful treatment participation.Our clinicians collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams to enhance functional abilities, independence, and social roles for patients recovering from strokes, cardiac issues, spinal injuries, chronic pain, and other conditions. Research demonstrates that psychological intervention in medical settings reduces hospital stays, improves lifestyle choices, and increases patient satisfaction. We focus on inpatient care but provide referrals for continued outpatient support when needed. Our team brings decades of combined experience in neuropsychological assessment, crisis intervention, and family therapy. We are committed to evidence-based practices that address the unique psychological demands of acute and chronic medical conditions.
Services
Psychological Assessments
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Patient Education
Crisis Intervention
Family Therapy
Neuropsychological Evaluation
Chronic Pain Management
Depression Treatment
Adjustment Disorder Counseling
Geriatric Mental Health
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- Founded in 1996 with continuous service to San Antonio medical facilities
- Specialized in cognitive-behavioral techniques for medical patients
- Collaborate with hospital teams to enhance treatment compliance
- Provide post-hospitalization referral networks
- Expertise in treating chronic pain and complex medical conditions
Services
Psychological Assessments
Our licensed psychologists conduct comprehensive neuropsychological assessments to evaluate cognitive functioning, emotional status, and behavioral patterns in medical patients. These assessments help identify treatment needs related to stroke recovery, dementia, head injuries, and chronic pain management. The evaluations inform personalized intervention plans that integrate with patients' overall medical care.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
We implement evidence-based cognitive-behavioral techniques to help patients manage pain perception, anxiety symptoms, and depression associated with medical conditions. Our therapists teach coping strategies that improve treatment adherence and promote positive health behaviors while addressing the psychological impact of chronic illnesses.
Crisis Intervention
Our team provides immediate psychological support for patients experiencing acute emotional distress related to medical diagnoses or treatment challenges. This includes end-of-life care counseling, adjustment disorder management, and trauma response for patients with sudden medical crises like strokes or amputations.
Patient Education
We educate patients about their recovery processes, preventive healthcare strategies, and medication compliance through personalized counseling sessions. Our educational programs focus on empowering patients to make informed decisions about their treatment plans and lifestyle modifications that enhance recovery outcomes.
Family Therapy
We offer family therapy sessions to help patients' support networks understand medical conditions and treatment requirements. Our therapists facilitate communication between patients, families, and medical teams to ensure coordinated care and improved emotional support during recovery processes.
People
Patricia F. Gilbert
Founder/Lead Psychologist
Dr. Gilbert has specialized in medical psychology since 1996. She earned her doctorate from the University of Houston and completed VA internship training. Her expertise includes neuropsychological assessment and treating chronic pain, depression, and complex medical conditions.
Erica Middleton
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Middleton brings 16 years of experience in treating depression, anxiety, and adjustment disorders. She completed training at Kaiser Permanente and specializes in family therapy, geriatric mental health, and crisis intervention for medically complex patients.
Beneza Marquez
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Marquez holds a doctorate from Our Lady of the Lake University and specializes in geriatric psychology. She is certified in biofeedback, fluent in Spanish, and has extensive experience in oncology-related psychological care and clinical supervision.
Questions
What psychological services do you provide for hospital patients?
We offer cognitive-behavioral therapy for pain management, depression treatment, crisis intervention, neuropsychological assessments, and family therapy sessions tailored to patients' medical conditions.
How do you collaborate with medical teams?
We work directly with doctors, nurses, and specialists to address psychological barriers to treatment compliance, facilitate patient decision-making, and improve overall recovery outcomes through coordinated care.
Can you help patients with chronic medical conditions?
Yes, we specialize in treating patients with chronic pain, stroke recovery, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and cancer-related psychological challenges to improve quality of life.
Do you provide care after hospital discharge?
Our primary focus is inpatient care, but we can connect patients with qualified outpatient providers for continued psychological support when needed.
What makes your approach unique?
We combine clinical health psychology with rehabilitation principles to address both immediate emotional needs and long-term behavioral changes required for chronic condition management.
