Applied Psychological Health Mission:

To Improve Quality of Life, Reduce Symptoms and Suffering, Resolve Life Problems, and Help Empower Individuals

               Applied Psychological Health is the psychology practice of Richard Born, Ph.D., a licensed psychologist, located in Athens, Georgia.  Dr. Born has been in private practice for over twenty years and offers a variety of psychological services, including evaluations, psychological treatment, and consultations.  He has experience treating a wide range of disorders and diagnoses, including depression, mood disorders, anxiety, PTSD, Somatization, Stress-related disorders, ADHD, post-traumatic brain injury.   He has specialized interest, training, and experience in treating patients suffering either from chronic pain conditions or other chronic medical illnesses and illnesses that are thought to be ‘stress-related’.   He is active in the American Pain Society and Southern Pain Society, and holds Diplomate Status with the American Academy of Pain Management.   He has been certified as a biofeedback therapist by the BCIA since 1995.

                Dr. Born’s approach to treatment can be described as eclectic, with every patient having unique needs, assets, situations, and challenges.   He frequently incorporates such approaches as cognitive therapy, relaxation training, and behavioral - coping skills training into his treatment.  He also commonly incorporates biofeedback treatment or training when appropriate.   All this being said, Dr. Born also places great emphasis upon building rapport with patients and helping the patient identify and express feelings, develop insight, and make appropriate plans for change.

                “When we are no longer able to change a situation - We are challenged to change ourselves”

                                                        -Viktor Frankl