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Dr. Amy Burleson Sullivan, PsyD

Specializes in: Psychology
Professional interests include: depression, relationship issues, neuromyelitis optica, and more.
9500 Euclid Avenue Mail Code U10
Cleveland, OH 44195

Dr. Amy Burleson Sullivan, PsyD is a psychologist in Cleveland, OH specializing in psychology. Dr. Amy Burleson Sullivan, PsyD is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic and Cleveland Clinic Main Campus.

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9500 Euclid Avenue Mail Code U10
Cleveland, OH 44195

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Some issues Dr. Amy Burleson Sullivan, PsyD can help you with:

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive-behavioral therapy, or CBT, is a form of psychotherapy or treatment for mental illness. It comes in a variety of methods, but the basic concept behind all CBT is the same -- thoughts cause feelings, which cause actions. If someone wishes to change problematic behaviors or emotions in their lives, they need to start by changing their thoughts. CBT examines ideas and looks for patterns that may be causing harmful actions. The therapist helps patients modify those thought patterns and, in doing so, helps them feel better and cope more effectively.

CBT is one of the most widely studied forms of psychotherapy, and it has been shown to be extremely effective for a variety of mental illnesses. Some of the issues that respond well to CBT include mood disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse, sleep disorders, and psychotic disorders. In some cases, CBT has been shown to be as effective or even more effective than medication. One of the interesting things that the scientific study of CBT has shown is that CBT actually changes the way the brain works, physically improving its function.

CBT differs from traditional psychotherapy in a few key ways. One of the most important distinctions is the emphasis on the power and responsibility of the patient in CBT. The patient will be encouraged to be the one asking the questions in CBT therapy, and most patients are assigned homework to complete outside of therapy sessions. There is a concept in CBT that everyone has power the power to change how they feel, even if they cannot control the situation, and this can be very empowering for patients. Because of this power shift, the therapist-client relationship is not as critical to success in CBT as it is in other modes of therapy. Patients should still get along well with their therapists, but they do not need a deep, dependent emotional connection to them. Finally, because CBT often treats a specific issue or problem, it is usually shorter in duration than traditional therapy. While some therapies may continue for years, CBT lasts on average just 16 sessions.

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

  • Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
  • Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
  • A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
  • Unusual sleep or eating habits
  • Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
  • Physical aches and pains
  • Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

In The News 

“Cleveland Clinic's Amy Sullivan, a clinical health psychologist, noted in a 2020 clinic mental health post that Americans don't do silence very well.”—"Why silence really is golden - for your health", Desert News, October 2022
“And if you think your workplace is toxic, you're usually right, said psychologist Amy Sullivan, director of engagement and well-being at the Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute.”—"Bosses should fix toxic workplaces, surgeon general says. Here's how.", Anchorage Daily News, October 2022

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2020

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy Burleson Sullivan, PsyD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Amy Burleson Sullivan, PsyD treated as a psychologist in Cleveland, OH were mental health therapy.

mental health therapy 33

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2020

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy Burleson Sullivan, PsyD.

Gender
Male 5
Female 9
Ethnicity
Black / African American 2
Asian / Pacific Islander
Non-Hispanic White 4
Native American / Alaskan Native
Hispanic
Other
Age
75 to 84
85 and over
Less than 65 4
65 to 74

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy Burleson Sullivan, PsyD From 2013 - 2020

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Amy Burleson Sullivan, PsyD treated were depression, high cholesterol and hypertension.

Hypertension 10
High Cholesterol 20
Stroke
Ischemic Heart Disease
Depression 59
Chronic Kidney Disease
Asthma
Osteoporosis
Heart Failure
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Diabetes
Atrial Fibrillation
Cancer
Dementia

Education & Training

She completed residency at Cleveland Clinic. She is certified by the Clinical Health Psychology and has a state license in Ohio.

Residency: Cleveland Clinic (2007)

Board Certification: Clinical Health Psychology

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Amy Burleson Sullivan, PsyD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Amy Burleson Sullivan, PsyD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Amy Burleson Sullivan, PsyD from all over the web to help you find the right in Cleveland, OH. 

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Biography

Dr. Amy Sullivan's area of specialization is psychology. Her average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Sullivan's clinical interests include neuromyelitis optica, long-term care, and depression. Her residency was performed at Cleveland Clinic. She is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Main Campus.

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