Diving into the science of creating (and living) the healthiest life possible – the life of your dreams.
Lessons learned from severe sunburn
A psychologist reflects upon her experience with sunburn (& “hell’s itch), pondering the lessons learned, including how she managed to perform a live singing debut (to a packed house) with an amazingly talented jazz quartet.
How a blue whale taught me how to cope with pain
Pain medications are heavily used in western cultures. A psychologist describes her personal story of coping with severe back and neck pain — without resorting to taking pain medication.
VIDEO: How technology (e.g., mental health apps) can improve mental health
The film “Code Therapy” is a brief (15-minute) award-winning documentary about the benefits of Telehealth tools, such as websites, apps, wearables, and other types of digital tools that are designed to improve mental health.
Introducing: An ultimate list of excellent apps that improve mood and health
Introducing an ultimate list of excellent apps that will help you to improve your mood and overall health. The list is easily searchable and sorted by tags. Hovering over an item will provide details about the app. Return to this page often for frequent updates!
Do you want to learn a proven way to get rid of nightmares?
Nightmares disrupt sleep and create physical and emotional stress. Fortunately, we can learn a fairly simple, time-tested technique to get rid of nightmares.
What is sleep hygiene, and why is it so important?
Do you know what sleep hygiene is? How important is protecting your sleep?
Denise Dixon, Ph.D.
Licensed clinical health psychologist
Dr. Dixon is a licensed clinical health psychologist that provides support to children, adolescents, and adults, and focuses on evidence-based approaches to address a range of mental health challenges. With a deep commitment to empowering individuals, she helps them discover hope, tap into their inherent strengths, and nurture their personal development.
Dr Dixon is in-network with Aetna in select states, and can help clients with reimbursement for out-of-network benefits. The practice offers evaluations and treatment for Worker's Compensation, as well as unbiased, third-party Independent Medical Examinations for Mental and Behavioral Disorders (M&BD IME's).
ready to get started?
Select the best option to begin your journey with us. Our practice accepts Aetna for Florida, Maine, and New York residents, as well as BCBS-MA for those living in New York. Once your insurance is verified, you will be guided to create your HIPAA-compliant client portal where you can effortlessly complete your new client paperwork, enter your payment information, and schedule your first appointment, all from the comfort and privacy of your own home. We look forward to welcoming you!
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