Chronic Pain
Are you living with chronic pain?
You are not alone! Nearly one in four Americans are living with chronic pain. About a third of them have pain that gets in the way of their lives in a significant way. Chronic pain is a complex experience that involves physical sensations as well as thoughts and emotions. The latest neuroscience research shows that our thoughts and emotions can influence our experience of pain.
Too many people with pain are stuck in a revolving door of medical appointments, frustrations, and physical limitations. After a while, the pain can take over and take people away from what is meaningful in their life. I use evidence-based techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to help you live better and free yourself from the cycles that are keeping you stuck. Some aspects of treatment include:
Chronic pain treatment can be a part of our regular therapy or can be the main focus of it. Contact me to know more about how I can help you with your pain.
You are not alone! Nearly one in four Americans are living with chronic pain. About a third of them have pain that gets in the way of their lives in a significant way. Chronic pain is a complex experience that involves physical sensations as well as thoughts and emotions. The latest neuroscience research shows that our thoughts and emotions can influence our experience of pain.
Too many people with pain are stuck in a revolving door of medical appointments, frustrations, and physical limitations. After a while, the pain can take over and take people away from what is meaningful in their life. I use evidence-based techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to help you live better and free yourself from the cycles that are keeping you stuck. Some aspects of treatment include:
- Developing a greater understanding of the pain and the impact that it has in your life
- Learning to notice the thoughts that arise from the pain and responding to them in a way that serves your goals
- Learning techniques to increase well-being and relaxation in your body
- Processing difficult emotions that impact your pain
- Creating a behavioral plan to help you be able to do more over time
Chronic pain treatment can be a part of our regular therapy or can be the main focus of it. Contact me to know more about how I can help you with your pain.