Laura Tuck, PsyD

Laura Tuck, PsyD

Psychologist, Memphis VA Medical Center

Dr. Laura Tuck is a rehabilitation psychologist specializing in working with people who have chronic illness and injury. She specializes in functional restoration for pain management, response to illness and injury, sense of identity after life events such as a spinal cord injury, and engagement in adaptive health behaviors (ex. sleep, nutrition/weight management, reactivation, and mind-body skills such as meditation and relaxation). She enjoys working with the patient and their support group to enhance independence, functioning, and quality of life. She is employed by VA Puget Sound.

Experts / Expert Topics

Psychological Realities after Spinal Cord Injury

How are family relationships affected by a spinal cord injury?

How do you help newly injured patients develop an understanding of their spinal cord injury?

How do you help families develop an understanding of spinal cord injury?

How do you help patients with a spinal cord injury overcome resistance to rehabilitation?

How do you deal with patients with a spinal cord injury who don’t want to use a wheelchair?

How do you answer the question “Will I ever walk again?” after a spinal cord injury?

What are the most difficult psychological obstacles for patients to overcome after spinal cord injury?

What are the most difficult psychological obstacles for families to overcome after spinal cord injury?

What indicates the need for psychotherapy after a spinal cord injury?

How effective is group therapy after a spinal cord injury?

In what ways can peer mentors be helpful after a spinal cord injury?