Psychotherapy With Cardiac Patients: Behavioral Cardiology in Practice

by Ellen A. Dornelas

Those who experience cardiac events suffer a wide range of psychological sequelae. The author, an experienced hospital-based psychologist, provides an orientation to this specialisation and, drawing on a variety of therapy models, describes empirically-supported intervention strategies.

Genres: Psychology

281 pages, Hardcover

First published June 15, 2008

About the author

Ellen A. Dornelas, PhD, is the director for cancer clinical research at Hartford Healthcare Cancer Institute in Connecticut and associate professor of clinical medicine at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine.

Dr. Dornelas received her degree in health psychology from Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University, New York, NY. She has focused her career on the integration of practice and research in clinical health psychology.

Dr. Dornelas is recognized for her expertise in treating people with heart disease as well as cancer. She has supervised and mentored students for more than two decades.

Dr. Dornelas has authored multiple books and journal articles and is a featured guest expert on APA's Psychotherapy Video Series. She is a Fellow in APA Division 29 (Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy) and a practicing psychotherapist.