Faith C. Cook, Psy.D. PLLC

About

I offer professional consultation services for mental health clinicians seeking to increase their knowledge and widen their skill sets in treating clients with chronic illness.

Being diagnosed with an autoimmune, immune-mediated or other chronic illness is a life-altering event. Conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Type 1 Diabetes, Crohn's or Rheumatoid Arthritis affect mental health on top of their physical demands, and mental health can in turn affect a person's day-to-day management of those conditions and their ability to thrive while managing them.

As a Licensed Psychologist with nearly two decades of experience in multidisciplinary settings, working with people who have complex mental health and medical conditions, I understand the relationship between physical and mental well-being when taking on the challenges of a chronic illness.

I am an EMDRIA (Eye Movement Desensitization and Procession International Association) Approved Consultant-In-Training, meaning that I can provide consultation for clinicians in EMDR Basic Training or those seeking EMDRIA Certification. In order to maintain the Consultant-In-Training status I am also a member of EMDRIA and an EMDRIA-Certified Therapist.

I am also a certified Mental Health Provider for People with Diabetes, with specialized training in the psychosocial challenges facing people with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, including anxiety, depression and burnout related to diagnosis and long-term management, as well as anxiety regarding hyper- and hypoglycemia.

Services

Consulting Services

Drawing on my experience in multidisciplinary settings, I provide guidance to physicians, psychologists, therapists, social workers, other care providers, and medical administrators about the psychological effects of chronic medical conditions, together with methods to address them in individual psychotherapy and other treatment settings. Within my psychotherapy consultation I can provide consultation specific to the use of EMDR for clients with chronic illness.

Professional Training

I design and implement trainings for clients and providers seeking greater understanding about how to partner in care for best client outcomes.

Professional Writing

I am a passionate communicator for the psychological needs of people with chronic illness. Please contact me if you are interested in hiring someone to write about the intersection of chronic illness and mental health.

Bio

I’m Dr Faith Cook, a Licensed Psychologist focused on adult and adolescent clients with complex medical conditions and the people who care for their physical well-being.

I've spent the past 19 years working closely with primary medical providers in interdisciplinary settings. (Psychiatric Hospitals, Correctional, and Skilled Nursing facilities.)

I also live well with Type 1 Diabetes, together with other autoimmune and medical conditions.

This combination of personal and professional experience has allowed me to see things from the perspective of the person seeking treatment as well as the medical professionals involved in care. Everyone is better served when the person seeking treatment and the medical providers are on the same team.

When I'm not in the office, you'll probably find me hiking in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina, cell signal permitting. I also enjoy photography, yoga, music, and spending time with my family and friends.

Education

I received my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Hartford, and my Bachelors from the University of Georgia.

Licensure

I am licensed to practice as a Psychologist in North Carolina (#3610).

Certifications

I hold an Authorization to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology from the PsyPACT Commission.

In 2018 I completed my training in the American Diabetes Association's Mental Health Provider Diabetes Education Program: I was the first mental health professional in the wider region (including Western North Carolina, eastern Tennessee, north Georgia and upstate South Carolina) certified as a Mental Health Provider for People with Diabetes.

In 2019 I completed my training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) authorized by the EMDR International Association and in 2020 became a certified EMDR clinician.

Professional Organizations

Contact

This website is intended solely for Consultation Services. To schedule therapeutic services, please contact Sylva Clinical PSYCHOLOGY! at (828) 586-5555 or (888) 823-8765.

If you are interested in Psychotherapy Consultation Services to guide you in your treatment of clients with chronic and complex medical conditions, or in the training and writing services I offer, I'd love to hear from you. Please use this secure contact form to get in touch.

I am honored that you are considering working with me in your professional growth. Thank you.

Thanks!

Your message has been successfully submitted. Thank you for getting in touch.