Chronic Pain Therapists in Deer Park, TX

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Gulf Shore Hypnosis
MS, CH
Verified Verified
Deer Park, TX 77536
We also help people with fears and phobias, pain, self-esteem and confidence improvement, personal development, and changing habits.
Our ideal customer should be interested in learning how to take control and eliminate unwanted habits through hypnosis. People who are struggling with making their lives better or healthier, and know there is a better way. Lose weight with hypnosis - different, effective, and practical. Make your weight loss aggravation disappear with hypnotic weight loss. It's the one you will do. Quit smoking with hypnosis. Our smoking cessation hypnosis program has helped thousands of people to stop smoking permanently. Stress be gone! Learn to relax, relieve, and release your stress and anxiety with hypnosis.
We also help people with fears and phobias, pain, self-esteem and confidence improvement, personal development, and changing habits.
Our ideal customer should be interested in learning how to take control and eliminate unwanted habits through hypnosis. People who are struggling with making their lives better or healthier, and know there is a better way. Lose weight with hypnosis - different, effective, and practical. Make your weight loss aggravation disappear with hypnotic weight loss. It's the one you will do. Quit smoking with hypnosis. Our smoking cessation hypnosis program has helped thousands of people to stop smoking permanently. Stress be gone! Learn to relax, relieve, and release your stress and anxiety with hypnosis.
(346) 209-4949 View (346) 209-4949
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Melanie Murphey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Deer Park, TX 77536
Waitlist for new clients
There is a season in everyone's journey when you need an objective listener to affirm your strengths and identify any self-defeating patterns preventing you from being your best self. Over the past 20 years, I have valued collaborating with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, women's issues, career struggles, spirituality, overcoming abuse, healing relationships, coping with chronic/acute medical conditions, preparing/coping for retirement, care-giving, and terminal illness. Grieving is a natural response to any significant loss. I see adults 23 yrs and up. No children, teens, or couples.
There is a season in everyone's journey when you need an objective listener to affirm your strengths and identify any self-defeating patterns preventing you from being your best self. Over the past 20 years, I have valued collaborating with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, women's issues, career struggles, spirituality, overcoming abuse, healing relationships, coping with chronic/acute medical conditions, preparing/coping for retirement, care-giving, and terminal illness. Grieving is a natural response to any significant loss. I see adults 23 yrs and up. No children, teens, or couples.
(832) 612-3710 View (832) 612-3710
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Clearhope Counseling & Wellness Center, Pasadena
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LMT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Deer Park, TX 77536
Clearhope Counseling & Wellness Center Pasadena exists to remove access barriers to high-quality mental health services. We are a team of experts eager to partner with clients from all backgrounds, needs, and experiences in their journey to hope and healing.
Clearhope Counseling & Wellness Center Pasadena exists to remove access barriers to high-quality mental health services. We are a team of experts eager to partner with clients from all backgrounds, needs, and experiences in their journey to hope and healing.
(281) 549-8208 View (281) 549-8208
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Karla Solis-Auces
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Deer Park, TX 77536
“No matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and will be better tomorrow”- Maya Angelou. For many, life brings stress, depression, anxiety, or trauma. Trying to balance unhealthy thoughts, feelings, or behaviors with family, work, and school can quickly feel overwhelming. Therapy provides a safe and nurturing environment where a client can increase self-awareness and receive validation. I work with individuals, couples, and families to help process difficulties, learn effective coping skills, and grow and heal to improve emotional health and well-being.
“No matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and will be better tomorrow”- Maya Angelou. For many, life brings stress, depression, anxiety, or trauma. Trying to balance unhealthy thoughts, feelings, or behaviors with family, work, and school can quickly feel overwhelming. Therapy provides a safe and nurturing environment where a client can increase self-awareness and receive validation. I work with individuals, couples, and families to help process difficulties, learn effective coping skills, and grow and heal to improve emotional health and well-being.
(281) 916-6421 View (281) 916-6421
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Lydia Giordano
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Deer Park, TX 77536
I believe that we all have the capacity to succeed, to overcome, to grow. We are all affected by our experiences, and my goal is to help you find the way beyond those experiences so that you can find yourself again. I specialize in MYS therapy, a new neuroscientific solution-focused method. MYS allows you to learn how to manage your own brain in a way that stops automatic negative and racing thoughts and increases positivity, self control, peace, and more! We find your core emotional wound without stressful or painful rehashing it, and teach you how to simply and quickly heal it. Your mental health is in YOUR hands!
I believe that we all have the capacity to succeed, to overcome, to grow. We are all affected by our experiences, and my goal is to help you find the way beyond those experiences so that you can find yourself again. I specialize in MYS therapy, a new neuroscientific solution-focused method. MYS allows you to learn how to manage your own brain in a way that stops automatic negative and racing thoughts and increases positivity, self control, peace, and more! We find your core emotional wound without stressful or painful rehashing it, and teach you how to simply and quickly heal it. Your mental health is in YOUR hands!
(281) 709-6796 View (281) 709-6796
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Krysten Mabry
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW, LCDC-I, ERYT500
Verified Verified
Deer Park, TX 77536  (Online Only)
We all face difficult times in life, and we do not have to walk through those difficult times alone. We are all WORTHY of and DESERVE help.
We all face difficult times in life, and we do not have to walk through those difficult times alone. We are all WORTHY of and DESERVE help.
(832) 981-2845 View (832) 981-2845

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Yvonne Frias
MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77058
For me, the opportunity to help others has always been a personal passion and I believe that every person deserves to be heard and seen. As a Licensed Professional Counselor in enjoy working with individuals dealing with chronic pain/ illness, adjustment issues, and caregiver burnout. My approach is tailored to each individual's needs and experiences, regardless of their age or background. I use a combination of Person-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Expressive Arts to help my clients achieve their goals, among a variety of other therapeutic evidence based techniques.
For me, the opportunity to help others has always been a personal passion and I believe that every person deserves to be heard and seen. As a Licensed Professional Counselor in enjoy working with individuals dealing with chronic pain/ illness, adjustment issues, and caregiver burnout. My approach is tailored to each individual's needs and experiences, regardless of their age or background. I use a combination of Person-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Expressive Arts to help my clients achieve their goals, among a variety of other therapeutic evidence based techniques.
(346) 275-3145 View (346) 275-3145
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Dr. Kumar Venkatachalam
MD, MS
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77058
Pain more than 3 months IS a problem by itself.
I help you to find solutions to chronic pain, allergies, unexplained medical symptoms, central sensitization. All problems - physical or mental- affect the whole system - the whole person. Root of the problem is at a different level. I am an expert in TMS - mind/body problems. I help you to eliminate or relieve chronic pain - physical / emotional -fear, avoidance. I am credentialed by American Academy of Pain management. I have an MD from India. I have used hypnosis for 25+ years. Your brain/body has the capacity to help and heal you. I help you to Find your own custom solution to your issue. You have ALL the resources you need.
Pain more than 3 months IS a problem by itself.
I help you to find solutions to chronic pain, allergies, unexplained medical symptoms, central sensitization. All problems - physical or mental- affect the whole system - the whole person. Root of the problem is at a different level. I am an expert in TMS - mind/body problems. I help you to eliminate or relieve chronic pain - physical / emotional -fear, avoidance. I am credentialed by American Academy of Pain management. I have an MD from India. I have used hypnosis for 25+ years. Your brain/body has the capacity to help and heal you. I help you to Find your own custom solution to your issue. You have ALL the resources you need.
(832) 925-4089 View (832) 925-4089
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Tenley Fukui
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77058
Sometimes people want more relief from pain (physical or emotional) anxiety or insomnia than they are getting with medication(s) or other treatments.
Tapping into the mind-body connection can help decrease chronic pain, anxiety, insomnia or other problems. Life can be stressful. Psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, biofeedback and neurofeedback can help you learn to cope better mentally and physically. I earned a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Houston-Clear Lake. I have been in private practice for 18 years. I specialize in chronic pain management, anxiety, insomnia and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. I can teach you how to reach a calmer, more comfortable and resilient state.
Sometimes people want more relief from pain (physical or emotional) anxiety or insomnia than they are getting with medication(s) or other treatments.
Tapping into the mind-body connection can help decrease chronic pain, anxiety, insomnia or other problems. Life can be stressful. Psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, biofeedback and neurofeedback can help you learn to cope better mentally and physically. I earned a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Houston-Clear Lake. I have been in private practice for 18 years. I specialize in chronic pain management, anxiety, insomnia and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. I can teach you how to reach a calmer, more comfortable and resilient state.
(713) 766-0588 View (713) 766-0588
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Erin Provost
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77058
If you are tired of dealing with your pain alone and are looking for a skilled professional to help you maintain a healthy balance in your life I can help you find the solutions.
Have things become harder for you to handle lately? Are you struggling with managing your emotions? Often the ways we've been coping no longer work and it becomes necessary to develop better ways of handling our emotions. Fortunately, you don't have to work through it alone.
If you are tired of dealing with your pain alone and are looking for a skilled professional to help you maintain a healthy balance in your life I can help you find the solutions.
Have things become harder for you to handle lately? Are you struggling with managing your emotions? Often the ways we've been coping no longer work and it becomes necessary to develop better ways of handling our emotions. Fortunately, you don't have to work through it alone.
(325) 603-9322 View (325) 603-9322
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Lisa B. Layne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77058
Layne provides psycho-educational guidance to clients with ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Parenting, Divorce, Blended family, Chronic Illness, and Grief/Bereavement issues.
For over 20 years in the Clear Lake, Baytown and Galveston areas, Ms. Layne, has provided child( ages 6+), adolescent, adult, couples, and family therapy. She has provided trauma-recovery, cognitive behavioral, behavior modification, and insight oriented therapy, to survivors of sex, physical, emotional abuse and other life changing events. Ms. Layne has extensive experience working in juvenile justice systems, and under the guidance of psychiatrists, and psychologists providing assessments, crisis, short, and longer term therapy services.
Layne provides psycho-educational guidance to clients with ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Parenting, Divorce, Blended family, Chronic Illness, and Grief/Bereavement issues.
For over 20 years in the Clear Lake, Baytown and Galveston areas, Ms. Layne, has provided child( ages 6+), adolescent, adult, couples, and family therapy. She has provided trauma-recovery, cognitive behavioral, behavior modification, and insight oriented therapy, to survivors of sex, physical, emotional abuse and other life changing events. Ms. Layne has extensive experience working in juvenile justice systems, and under the guidance of psychiatrists, and psychologists providing assessments, crisis, short, and longer term therapy services.
(281) 942-4093 View (281) 942-4093
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Ariel Morado
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Webster, TX 77598  (Online Only)
Together, we work to identify and address the root causes of pain, develop coping strategies, and foster resilience.
I see you—tweens, teens, and adults navigating the storm of trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and depression. In the midst of the chaos, you're seeking more than just survival; you're seeking connection—with your mind, body, and soul. I understand the weight you carry and the battles you fight within. Your journey is not just about overcoming challenges; it's about discovering the resilient core within you. It's about peeling back the layers of pain to find the essence of who you truly are.
Together, we work to identify and address the root causes of pain, develop coping strategies, and foster resilience.
I see you—tweens, teens, and adults navigating the storm of trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and depression. In the midst of the chaos, you're seeking more than just survival; you're seeking connection—with your mind, body, and soul. I understand the weight you carry and the battles you fight within. Your journey is not just about overcoming challenges; it's about discovering the resilient core within you. It's about peeling back the layers of pain to find the essence of who you truly are.
(512) 598-4981 View (512) 598-4981
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Martha Vallin
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Friendswood, TX 77546
I enjoy helping people find answers to their worries and troubles. I believe that everyone has the right to be seen, heard, and accepted in a nonjudgmental manner that respects their identity, beliefs, culture, and value system. I strive to offer clients a nonjudgmental presence that is caring, trustworthy, understanding, and genuine as they delve and reflect upon their pain, worries, feelings, and experiences. My skills are suited for clients aged 12 to 65+ who are having difficulties living with recent trauma, PTSD, Acute Stress Disorder, anxiety, anger, chronic diseases, life transitions, relationship challenges, and stress.
I enjoy helping people find answers to their worries and troubles. I believe that everyone has the right to be seen, heard, and accepted in a nonjudgmental manner that respects their identity, beliefs, culture, and value system. I strive to offer clients a nonjudgmental presence that is caring, trustworthy, understanding, and genuine as they delve and reflect upon their pain, worries, feelings, and experiences. My skills are suited for clients aged 12 to 65+ who are having difficulties living with recent trauma, PTSD, Acute Stress Disorder, anxiety, anger, chronic diseases, life transitions, relationship challenges, and stress.
(832) 224-9143 View (832) 224-9143
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EMDR Therapy With Corinna Collins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CART, EMDR tr
Verified Verified
Seabrook, TX 77586
My experience includes counseling individuals, couples and families in the area of relationship issues, divorce, grief and loss, mood disorders, addictions, traumatic brain injuries, anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic pain and anger management.
As an Individual, Couples and Family Therapist, I utilize evidence-based theories to assist in the journey of healing. Speciality training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Therapy, CBT and Solution Focused Therapy. I am also a Family Mediator, Parent Coordinator and Parenting Facilitator assigned by the family courts in Texas.
My experience includes counseling individuals, couples and families in the area of relationship issues, divorce, grief and loss, mood disorders, addictions, traumatic brain injuries, anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic pain and anger management.
As an Individual, Couples and Family Therapist, I utilize evidence-based theories to assist in the journey of healing. Speciality training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Therapy, CBT and Solution Focused Therapy. I am also a Family Mediator, Parent Coordinator and Parenting Facilitator assigned by the family courts in Texas.
(832) 219-8174 View (832) 219-8174
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Rafael Parra
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Webster, TX 77598  (Online Only)
Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas. I have been in private practice for over 20 years. My specializations include, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Family and Marital Therapy, as well as years of experience with Chronic Pain Management. I have provided therapy both in the general population and to the military/veteran communities, particularly to those wanting to rely less on medication to resolve their issues.
Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas. I have been in private practice for over 20 years. My specializations include, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Family and Marital Therapy, as well as years of experience with Chronic Pain Management. I have provided therapy both in the general population and to the military/veteran communities, particularly to those wanting to rely less on medication to resolve their issues.
(832) 639-1955 View (832) 639-1955
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Daniela M Fant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Baytown, TX 77522  (Online Only)
I hope you'll always feel welcome in my office. I am a bi-lingual (English / Spanish) and bi-cultural License Clinical Social Worker. I provide individual and group counseling and psychotherapy. I work with clients across the life-span treating a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, PTSD and chronic pain. My therapeutic style is warm, genuine, and collaborative. I believe that a strong working relationship between therapist and client is essential. In all of my work I emphasize strength and personal empowerment.
I hope you'll always feel welcome in my office. I am a bi-lingual (English / Spanish) and bi-cultural License Clinical Social Worker. I provide individual and group counseling and psychotherapy. I work with clients across the life-span treating a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, PTSD and chronic pain. My therapeutic style is warm, genuine, and collaborative. I believe that a strong working relationship between therapist and client is essential. In all of my work I emphasize strength and personal empowerment.
(281) 306-2865 View (281) 306-2865
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Skyler Health (Counseling, Therapy & Evaluations)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77062  (Online Only)
Skyler Health’s licensed and experienced therapists are available daily to help you with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, ADHD, grief, pain coaching and more.
Are you feeling depressed, sad, anxious, living with trauma, PTSD, pain, grief, insomnia or struggling with withdrawl symptoms. We can help. Skyler Health, is a leading provider of counseling, therapy and evaluations for mental health and pain. Skyler Health makes it easy to get counselor sessions scheduled rapidly and done remotely through a video or phone call. Comprehensive session report delivered within 24 hours with high clinical efficacy, personalized assessment, detailed evaluation and recommendations. You will see the benefits of our counselor lead sessions so that you can get back to life!
Skyler Health’s licensed and experienced therapists are available daily to help you with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, ADHD, grief, pain coaching and more.
Are you feeling depressed, sad, anxious, living with trauma, PTSD, pain, grief, insomnia or struggling with withdrawl symptoms. We can help. Skyler Health, is a leading provider of counseling, therapy and evaluations for mental health and pain. Skyler Health makes it easy to get counselor sessions scheduled rapidly and done remotely through a video or phone call. Comprehensive session report delivered within 24 hours with high clinical efficacy, personalized assessment, detailed evaluation and recommendations. You will see the benefits of our counselor lead sessions so that you can get back to life!
(650) 585-0285 View (650) 585-0285
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Lauren Reynolds
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Webster, TX 77598  (Online Only)
Hey there, I’m an LCSW based out of Texas. My passion lies in working with adults facing a variety of challenges including, but not limited to; chronic illness, anxiety, depression, & grief.
Hey there, I’m an LCSW based out of Texas. My passion lies in working with adults facing a variety of challenges including, but not limited to; chronic illness, anxiety, depression, & grief.
(832) 462-7470 View (832) 462-7470
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LaTasha Vanin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
South Houston, TX 77587  (Online Only)
I also have a personal connection to assisting individuals experiencing emotional issues surrounding medical diagnoses, chronic pain, and disabilities.
Congratulations to you! You are already doing the work that can lead to YOU being a Better YOU! You’ve taken the most difficult step and that’s the decision to seek therapy. If you are feeling unmotivated, depressed, or anxious and having problems in your personal or work life, I would like to assist you in acquiring the tools to help you better manage these issues. Even if it’s a behavior you’d like to change, anger you’d like to control, or trauma you’d like to sort through, my passion is to help individuals overcome debilitating issues and begin living the life they deserve.
I also have a personal connection to assisting individuals experiencing emotional issues surrounding medical diagnoses, chronic pain, and disabilities.
Congratulations to you! You are already doing the work that can lead to YOU being a Better YOU! You’ve taken the most difficult step and that’s the decision to seek therapy. If you are feeling unmotivated, depressed, or anxious and having problems in your personal or work life, I would like to assist you in acquiring the tools to help you better manage these issues. Even if it’s a behavior you’d like to change, anger you’d like to control, or trauma you’d like to sort through, my passion is to help individuals overcome debilitating issues and begin living the life they deserve.
(512) 886-9763 View (512) 886-9763
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Rosalia Vazquez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pasadena, TX 77501  (Online Only)
I understand inter-generational conflicts, dealing with disabilities, emotional pain, chemical dependency, codependency, marital problems, and trauma.
Are you looking for a Spanish and English speaking psychotherapist ? Are you questioning: "Is counseling right for me?'' Are you looking for supervisor ? Maybe you are struggling with a difficult marriage, depression, grief, trauma, addiction or emotional pain. It is time to get help! Through self-awareness, and caring counseling, you might be able to find the peace that you deserve. Take a first step, call me Si quieres mejorar tu vida, llamame. Estoy aqqui para ayudrte a encontrar paz y tranquilidad.
I understand inter-generational conflicts, dealing with disabilities, emotional pain, chemical dependency, codependency, marital problems, and trauma.
Are you looking for a Spanish and English speaking psychotherapist ? Are you questioning: "Is counseling right for me?'' Are you looking for supervisor ? Maybe you are struggling with a difficult marriage, depression, grief, trauma, addiction or emotional pain. It is time to get help! Through self-awareness, and caring counseling, you might be able to find the peace that you deserve. Take a first step, call me Si quieres mejorar tu vida, llamame. Estoy aqqui para ayudrte a encontrar paz y tranquilidad.
(713) 999-4441 View (713) 999-4441

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Chronic Pain Therapists

How does chronic pain therapy work?

Engaging with a psychotherapist to help treat chronic pain does not mean that one’s pain is all in their head. Therapy for chronic-pain patients has been shown to benefit both the mind and the body, targeting physical symptoms and increasing daily functioning. In other words, for many, addressing their emotional health through therapy affects their physical health. A therapist can help a client challenge unhelpful thoughts about pain and develop new ways to respond to it, such as distraction or calming breathing techniques. Studies have found that therapy can be as effective as surgery for certain cases of chronic pain and many doctors recommend trying psychotherapy in advance of considering invasive surgery.

What are the most effective treatment options for chronic pain?

Stress, anxiety, depression, catastrophizing, ruminating, lack of activity, and social withdrawal all make chronic pain worse. Addressing these issues, research shows, can help people gain control over their pain symptoms. Therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, biofeedback, and mindfulness-based stress reduction, along with greater pain-management education, have been found to help people reduce fear and disability.

Are there new treatments for chronic pain?

Many cases of chronic pain, particularly those involving back pain, remain medically unexplained. But there is evidence that changes in the brain or nervous system are caused by previous physical ailments such as tissue damage; in such cases, the brain may continue to send out pain signals despite the physical cause having healed. To aid patients under these circumstances, a recently developed treatment known as pain reprocessing therapy (PRT) is designed to help the brain “unlearn” this response. A PRT practitioner helps individuals to reduce the “threat value” of their ongoing pain signals until they can reappraise them as less threatening and fear-inducing. They also help an individual to develop new emotional regulation skills.

How long does therapy for chronic pain take?

There is no set timeline for recovery from chronic pain, especially as there may be a range of physical and psychological causes for any individual’s discomfort, but most patients should expect to see a therapist for a number of weeks or months, typically spanning at least 12 sessions. Studies of pain reprocessing therapy found that many individuals’ experience of pain lessened in eight sessions over four weeks.