Sheau-Yan Ho, PHD

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Overview

Sheau-Yan Ho, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist and Instructor in Medical Psychology in the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. She is embedded in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, where she provides clinical services to women during pregnancy and postpartum.
Dr. Ho received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Vermont. She completed her predoctoral internship in clinical health psychology at VA Connecticut Healthcare System and her postdoctoral fellowship in behavioral medicine at VA New Jersey Health Care System. She has worked in medical psychology, psycho-oncology, primary care mental health, physical medicine & rehabilitation, spinal cord injury, amongst other inpatient and outpatient medical settings. Her academic research interests center broadly on better understanding depression as it relates to medical illness and physical health.
Dr. Ho is passionate about working with clients from diverse backgrounds and is guided by multicultural and inclusive values. She has expertise in the treatment of depression, mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, and adjustment/coping with medical and behavioral health issues. Clinically, she integrates Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, as well as existential approaches to deliver patient-centered care. She is a strong proponent of interprofessional collaborative healthcare.

Areas of Expertise / Conditions Treated

Adjustment Disorder
Anxiety Disorders
Chronic Illness
Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT)
Depression
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Insomnia
Mental Health
Panic Disorder
Post Menopausal Problems
Postpartum Depression
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
Psychological Aspects of Infertility
Psychotherapy
Relationship Problems
Social Anxiety Disorder
Stress Management
Trauma
Women's Mental Health
Work-Related Stress

Academic Appointments

Instructor in Medical Psychology (in Psychiatry) at CUMC

Hospital Affiliations

NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Gender

Female

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Medicare Behavioral Health

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Credentials & Experience

Education & Training

University of Vermont
Internship: VA Connecticut Healthcare System
Residency: VA New Jersey Health Care System

Research

Selected Publications

Evans, M., Rohan, K. J., Ho, S., Howard, A., Dubbert, P. M., & Stetson, B. A. (2017). Exercise dimensions and psychological well-being: A community-based exercise study. Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology, 11(2), 107-125.
Rohan, K. J., Rough, J. N., Evans, M., Ho, S., Roberts, L., Meyerhoff, J., & Roberts, L. (2016). A protocol for the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale for Depression: Item scoring rules, rater training, and outcome accuracy with data on its application in a clinical trial. Journal of Affective Disorders, 200, 111-118.
Rohan, K. J., Meyerhoff, J., Ho, S., Evans, M., Postolache, T. T., & Vacek, P. M. (2016). Outcomes one and two winters following cognitive-behavioral therapy or light therapy for seasonal affective disorder. American Journal of Psychiatry, 173, 244-251.
Rohan, K. J., Mahon, J. N., Evans, M., Ho, S., Meyerhoff, J., Postolache, T. T., & Vacek, P. M. (2015). Randomized trial of cognitive-behavioral therapy vs. light therapy for seasonal affective disorder: Acute outcomes. American Journal of Psychiatry, 172, 862-869.
Ho, S., Rohan, K. J., Parent, J. M., Tager, F. A., & McKinley, P. S. (2015). A longitudinal study of depression, fatigue, and sleep disturbances in women with breast cancer. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 49(4), 707-715.