Jennifer Kilkus Ph.D., ABPP

About

Dr. Jennifer Kilkus, Ph.D., ABPP, is a board-certified clinical health psychologist with a special interest in oncology. Her career is focused on improving the quality of life of individuals navigating cancer through evidence-based psychotherapy, the development and enhancement of psychosocial programming in cancer centers, and training the next generation of psychologists to work in cancer care. She is a Principal Specialist Psychologist for University Hospital Waterford in Waterford, Ireland, and holds a voluntary faculty appointment as an Assistant Clinical Professor within the Department of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut.

Recent Posts

Does Everything Cause Cancer?

Clickbait headlines and overstated findings can make it seem like nothing is safe. Read between the headlines to better understand cancer risk.

"Writing Is My Therapy"

Looking for ways to cope with cancer? A cancer rebel shares her experience with expressive writing.

Could I Have PTSD From Cancer?

Are you wondering if you have been traumatized by having cancer? Here's how to better understand your experience.

Navigating Sexual Intimacy Post-Cancer

Frustrated with your sex life post-cancer? These five strategies may help.

What Is Health Psychology?

Struggling with your health? It may help to see a psychologist.

Could Physical Activity Help Control Cancer?

Struggling to prioritize physical activity? Surprising new research may provide the motivation you need.

Can Exercise Reduce Your Cancer Risk?

Can exercise reduce your cancer risk? New science points to the role of physical activity in preventing breast cancer.

How to Deal With Medical Gaslighting

How to deal with medical gaslighting: Advocating for yourself in a healthcare setting.

Dealing with "Time Toxicity" in Cancer Treatment

Cancer treatment can take a frustrating amount of time, creating a psychological burden on top of the existing medical one. These 3 strategies can help patients cope.

What Does It Mean to Be a Cancer Survivor?

The "cancer survivor" label: Empowering or invalidating? Reconsidering how we talk about cancer survivorship.