Psychocardiology (Heart-Mind) Support
Cardiac recovery isn’t just physical—it’s emotional too. Our specialized therapists understand heart disease anxiety, depression, and fear of recurrence. Heal your whole self, not just symptoms.
- Licensed Specialists
- Personalized matching
- Confidential Sessions
We accept many insurance plans
In this page:
- This Program Is Designed For You If…
- Why Heart Disease Needs Specialized Mental Health Care
- What You’ll Work Through Together
- Types of Online Support Available
- Why Online Therapy Works for Those Needing Psychocardiology (Heart-Mind) Support
- Ready to Start Your Emotional Healing Journey?
- Specialized Support That Understands Your Journey
- Frequently Asked Questions
This Program Is Designed For You If...
You're living with heart disease or hypertension.
You've experienced a heart attack or cardiac event.
You're dealing with depression, PTSD, or anxiety related to your heart condition.
You're struggling with fear of recurrence or health anxiety.
You need support adapting to medical limitations.
You want specialized care that understands the heart-mind connection.
Why Heart Disease Needs Specialized Mental Health Care
Not all therapy is the same—and heart disease brings unique psychological challenges that general therapists simply aren’t equipped to handle. The difference isn’t just expertise, it’s understanding the heart-mind connection.
Heart-specific expertise
Your team understands cardiac events, medical limitations, and health anxiety.
Evidence-based approaches
Specialized techniques proven for cardiac patients, not generic therapy.
Medical integration
They understand how heart disease affects emotions, relationships, and daily life.
Holistic recovery focus
Complete care addressing both physical healing and emotional wellness.
The result: You get comprehensive support that treats your whole person, not just your symptoms.
What You'll Work Through Together
Each session is designed to meet you where you are in your journey
Intro to Psychocardiology
Learn about the heart-mind connection and how emotional health impacts cardiac recovery and overall wellbeing.
Heart-Mind Connection
Understand how stress, emotions, and mental health directly impact your heart health and recovery process.
Emotions After Cardiac Event
Process the complex emotions that arise after a heart attack, diagnosis, or cardiac procedure with specialized support.
Fear of Recurrence
Address anxiety about future cardiac events and develop strategies to manage health-related fears effectively.
Coping with Limitations
Adapt to new medical limitations while maintaining quality of life and finding new ways to engage fully.
Anger & Irritability
Manage anger and irritability that often arise during cardiac recovery and learn healthy expression techniques.
Depression & Activation
Address depression common after cardiac events and use behavioral activation to rebuild engagement and joy.
Building Resilience
Develop mental resilience and coping strategies to navigate the ongoing challenges of living with heart disease.
Stress & Relaxation
Learn evidence-based stress management and relaxation techniques specifically beneficial for cardiac health.
Sleep & Fatigue
Address sleep disturbances and fatigue management strategies to support both cardiac and mental health recovery.
Safe Exercise Integration
Safely incorporate physical activity into your routine while managing anxiety about exertion and cardiac safety.
Develop Mental Resilience and Coping
Improve motivation and consistency with cardiac medications while addressing barriers to adherence.
Social Support
Strengthen relationships and build a support network that understands and supports your cardiac recovery journey.
Redefining Purpose
Explore identity and purpose after cardiac illness, finding meaning and direction in your changed circumstances.
Long-Term Wellness
Develop sustainable strategies for ongoing heart health, emotional wellbeing, and integrated wellness planning.
Types of Online Support Available
One-on-One
Counseling
Individual therapy sessions with licensed mental health professionals who specialize in the psychological aspects of heart disease and cardiovascular health.
- ✓Specialists trained in cardiac psychology and mind-heart connection.
- ✓Personalized treatment plans for cardiac anxiety and depression.
- ✓Evidence-based approaches like CBT and mindfulness for heart health.
- ✓Understanding of medical trauma from cardiac events.
- ✓Support for lifestyle changes and medication adherence challenges.
Group
Therapy
Structured group sessions with others managing heart conditions and related mental health concerns.
- ✓Heart disease-specific mental health support groups.
- ✓Shared experiences with cardiac recovery and lifestyle changes.
- ✓Reduced fear and anxiety around heart symptoms.
- ✓Facilitated by trained cardiac mental health specialists.
- ✓Condition-specific groups (heart attack survivors, heart failure, arrhythmia).
Family
Therapy
Counseling sessions that include family members and caregivers in supporting cardiac recovery and mental wellness.
- ✓Improved family communication about heart health concerns.
- ✓Support for partners' cardiac anxiety and hypervigilance.
- ✓Addressing intimacy fears and activity restrictions.
- ✓Couples counseling for relationship changes post-cardiac event.
- ✓Help with emergency planning and family stress management.
Why Online Therapy Works for Those Needing Psychocardiology (Heart-Mind) Support
Research shows online therapy is equally effective as in-person sessions, with added benefits for Those Needing Psychocardiology (Heart-Mind) Support.
Treatment from Home
Advanced degrees in psychology, counseling, or social work.
Flexible Scheduling
Sessions that work around medical appointments
Enhanced Privacy
Confidential sessions in your comfortable space
Reduced Physical Strain
Ideal for days when energy is limited
Ready to Start Your Emotional Healing Journey?
You deserve specialized support that understands your unique experience, and we're here to help.
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with a Care Coordinator
Specialized Support That Understands Your Journey
Your Personal Guide to the Right Fit
Assists with scheduling and program navigation.
Provides resources between therapy sessions.
Helps coordinate with your medical team when needed.
Available via secure messaging for questions and support.
Specialists in Psychocardiology & Heart-Mind Health
Advanced degrees in psychology, counseling, or social work.
Experience in cardiac patient psychology.
Training in evidence-based approaches for medical illness.
Understanding of cardiac conditions and treatment impacts.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the matching process work?
After you complete our intake form, a care coordinator will call you within 24-48 hours for a personal conversation. They’ll learn about your cardiac history, current emotional challenges, and therapy goals to match you with a therapist who specializes in psychocardiology.
Do your therapists really understand heart disease?
Yes. All our therapists have specialized training in psychocardiology and have experience working with cardiac patients. They understand the unique challenges of heart disease—from fear of recurrence and medical limitations to depression and the complex emotions that arise after cardiac events.
How long are the therapy sessions?
Sessions are typically 50 minutes and conducted through secure video calls. You and your therapist will work together to determine the frequency that works best for your needs and medical appointments.
Do you take insurance?
We work with most major insurance plans. Your care coordinator will verify your benefits and explain your coverage during your initial call.
What if I don't connect with my first therapist?
That’s exactly why we have care coordinators. If the first match isn’t quite right, we’ll work with you to find a better fit. Your comfort and connection with your therapist is essential for successful therapy.
Can therapy really help with heart health?
Absolutely. Research shows that addressing mental health significantly improves cardiac outcomes. Our specialized approach supports both your emotional wellbeing and your physical heart health through evidence-based techniques designed specifically for cardiac patients.
How is this different from regular therapy?
Heart disease creates unique psychological challenges that general therapists aren’t equipped to handle. Our specialists understand that your anxiety isn’t just anxiety—it’s health-related fear with specific patterns. They know that your depression isn’t typical sadness—it’s the complex grief of losing your pre-cardiac identity. This specialized training makes all the difference.
What if I'm not sure I'm ready for therapy?
Feeling unsure is completely normal, especially when you’re managing a serious health condition. That’s why we start with a no-pressure conversation with your care coordinator. They can help you understand what therapy might look like and whether now feels like the right time for you.
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