Chronic Pain Therapists in Round Rock, TX

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Lisa Z Warren
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Round Rock, TX 78681  (Online Only)
I work with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, chronic pain, and serious mental illness. I am here to support you or your loved one on the journey to health and provide you with tools and strategies to help you weather personal, professional, and parenting storms, whether through therapy or a thorough psychological assessment. I am currently taking clients age 16 and up. All services are for people of any sexual orientation and at all points on the gender spectrum. Psychological evaluation offered in person including pre-surgical assessment for those seeking gender-affirming procedures.
I work with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, chronic pain, and serious mental illness. I am here to support you or your loved one on the journey to health and provide you with tools and strategies to help you weather personal, professional, and parenting storms, whether through therapy or a thorough psychological assessment. I am currently taking clients age 16 and up. All services are for people of any sexual orientation and at all points on the gender spectrum. Psychological evaluation offered in person including pre-surgical assessment for those seeking gender-affirming procedures.
(512) 842-6711 View (512) 842-6711
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Heather Curry
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Round Rock, TX 78664
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome! I help people stuck in an exhausting web of anxiety and self-doubt. My clients often pretend to “make it” despite being filled with unwanted thoughts and feelings. Many of the people I work with have experienced traumatic events and relationships. In addition, I support people who manage chronic health conditions like endometriosis, PCOS, pelvic pain, and other invisible, chronic conditions. I want to help you create a life that is not run by your illness or your chronic pain.
Welcome! I help people stuck in an exhausting web of anxiety and self-doubt. My clients often pretend to “make it” despite being filled with unwanted thoughts and feelings. Many of the people I work with have experienced traumatic events and relationships. In addition, I support people who manage chronic health conditions like endometriosis, PCOS, pelvic pain, and other invisible, chronic conditions. I want to help you create a life that is not run by your illness or your chronic pain.
(512) 543-2950 View (512) 543-2950
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Alicia C Prachar
Counselor, LPC-S, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Round Rock, TX 78664
We see clients ages 21 and up. Seeking a therapist can be an uncomfortable process. It is important that you feel welcome and safe every time you enter your therapy session. I believe in helping you to find joy in tough times as well as in good and in creating a comfortable environment for you to process your thoughts and feelings. Laughter can bring healing. Therapy does not have to focus just on the pain. Learning to notice the good in each day can bring healing and refresh our spirit.
We see clients ages 21 and up. Seeking a therapist can be an uncomfortable process. It is important that you feel welcome and safe every time you enter your therapy session. I believe in helping you to find joy in tough times as well as in good and in creating a comfortable environment for you to process your thoughts and feelings. Laughter can bring healing. Therapy does not have to focus just on the pain. Learning to notice the good in each day can bring healing and refresh our spirit.
(515) 522-4280 View (515) 522-4280
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Valeria R. Franco
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Round Rock, TX 78664
I have helped individuals adjust to major life changes such as grief and loss, depression, anxiety, adjusting to chronic illness, past trauma, burnout, and other issues individuals experience through life-span.
Seeking help can be overwhelming and takes courage to reach out; therefore, I welcome you to this experience. I have worked with individuals from different backgrounds and issues throughout their lifespan. If you currently need help with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and/or grief I hope my approach is a good match for your needs. I focus on helping individuals' strengths and skills that fit their worldview. I speak Spanish and I am culturally sensitive to diversity and complex issues that individuals experience throughout their lives. Please email me for consultation options.
I have helped individuals adjust to major life changes such as grief and loss, depression, anxiety, adjusting to chronic illness, past trauma, burnout, and other issues individuals experience through life-span.
Seeking help can be overwhelming and takes courage to reach out; therefore, I welcome you to this experience. I have worked with individuals from different backgrounds and issues throughout their lifespan. If you currently need help with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and/or grief I hope my approach is a good match for your needs. I focus on helping individuals' strengths and skills that fit their worldview. I speak Spanish and I am culturally sensitive to diversity and complex issues that individuals experience throughout their lives. Please email me for consultation options.
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Connie Heaps Internal Family Systems
Licensed Professional Counselor, BBA, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Round Rock, TX 78681  (Online Only)
Whether you are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, hurtful wounds or an illness; my compassionate approach provides a safe environment to begin the healing process.
Life has a way of presenting people with challenges they never could have imagined would happen. This can lead to confusion, depression, anxiety and/or grief. Emotional pain can be as incapacitating as physical pain. My approach helps clients explore the internal messages their body & mind provides by tuning into the wisdom of these internal messages. When clients explore their depression, anxiety, etc. from a non-judgmental, compassionate perspective, it often provides a wealth of information about unresolved fears, strengths & new possibilities. Through conscious choices & greater awareness, it's possible to find enriched meaning in life by bringing curiosity & acceptance to their inner experience.
Whether you are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, hurtful wounds or an illness; my compassionate approach provides a safe environment to begin the healing process.
Life has a way of presenting people with challenges they never could have imagined would happen. This can lead to confusion, depression, anxiety and/or grief. Emotional pain can be as incapacitating as physical pain. My approach helps clients explore the internal messages their body & mind provides by tuning into the wisdom of these internal messages. When clients explore their depression, anxiety, etc. from a non-judgmental, compassionate perspective, it often provides a wealth of information about unresolved fears, strengths & new possibilities. Through conscious choices & greater awareness, it's possible to find enriched meaning in life by bringing curiosity & acceptance to their inner experience.
(512) 643-7385 View (512) 643-7385
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Bela K Quinn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LSSP, RYT200
Verified Verified
Round Rock, TX 78665
We are not meant to figure everything out in life on our own. Sometimes we get lost, or overwhelmed or stuck, and we need some help. I believe that there is nothing “wrong” with any of us. You’re not broken; you don’t need to be fixed. It is part of the human condition to experience pain and suffering – and there are times, throughout life, we all lose contact with pieces of ourselves. When we get stuck in a cycle of harmful thoughts and ineffective coping strategies, it prevents us from accessing and experiencing positive events in the here-and-now.
We are not meant to figure everything out in life on our own. Sometimes we get lost, or overwhelmed or stuck, and we need some help. I believe that there is nothing “wrong” with any of us. You’re not broken; you don’t need to be fixed. It is part of the human condition to experience pain and suffering – and there are times, throughout life, we all lose contact with pieces of ourselves. When we get stuck in a cycle of harmful thoughts and ineffective coping strategies, it prevents us from accessing and experiencing positive events in the here-and-now.
(737) 232-6180 View (737) 232-6180
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Integrity Psychology of Austin
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Round Rock, TX 78664
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Are you feeling depressed, unmotivated, worried, or stressed? Are you not living the life you desire. Can't seem to get on track? Do you want to create greater balance in your life and live more fully and freely? I would like to help. I am a clinical psychologist and work with individuals to promote healing, change, and personal growth. I provide guidance through careful listening, compassionate support, and enthusiasm. I consider you an active partner in creating the changes you desire. My treatment approach is genuine, positive, and non-judgmental and works to promote active curiosity, discovery, and growth.
, heart disease, diabetes, cancer, HIV, chronic pain) and issues associated with aging (e.
Are you feeling depressed, unmotivated, worried, or stressed? Are you not living the life you desire. Can't seem to get on track? Do you want to create greater balance in your life and live more fully and freely? I would like to help. I am a clinical psychologist and work with individuals to promote healing, change, and personal growth. I provide guidance through careful listening, compassionate support, and enthusiasm. I consider you an active partner in creating the changes you desire. My treatment approach is genuine, positive, and non-judgmental and works to promote active curiosity, discovery, and growth.
(512) 456-3196 View (512) 456-3196
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Sabrina Eads (Enteave Counseling)
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Round Rock, TX 78664  (Online Only)
Evening Availability! Therapy doesn’t look the same for every person. Sabrina gets that. She provides an individualized counseling experience that can be received from the comfort of your home, office, or other quiet personal space. Her sessions are 100% telehealth to save you time, frustration, and enhance your personal comfort. She regularly works with clients struggling with depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, grief/loss, chronic pain, and life transitions. She welcomes LGBTQIA+ clients enthusiastically and is polyamory- and kink-friendly. She is also body positive and is informed on health at every size (HAES).
Evening Availability! Therapy doesn’t look the same for every person. Sabrina gets that. She provides an individualized counseling experience that can be received from the comfort of your home, office, or other quiet personal space. Her sessions are 100% telehealth to save you time, frustration, and enhance your personal comfort. She regularly works with clients struggling with depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, grief/loss, chronic pain, and life transitions. She welcomes LGBTQIA+ clients enthusiastically and is polyamory- and kink-friendly. She is also body positive and is informed on health at every size (HAES).
(512) 790-6935 View (512) 790-6935
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The Ludden Group, P.C.
Psychologist, EdD, Psy, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Round Rock, TX 78664
I have more than twenty five years experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics in individual, marital, family, and groups in the field of counseling health services. My experience includes consulting in inpatient psychiatric and hospitals, medical/surgical hospitals, nursing homes, pain management clinics, and private practice. I also specialize in career testing and counseling for high school students, college students, and in career transition for adults. I have served as a psychologist and director of a Christian counseling center for eight years and as a psychologist and manager for the employee assistance program for Methodist Hospitals of Dallas.
I have more than twenty five years experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics in individual, marital, family, and groups in the field of counseling health services. My experience includes consulting in inpatient psychiatric and hospitals, medical/surgical hospitals, nursing homes, pain management clinics, and private practice. I also specialize in career testing and counseling for high school students, college students, and in career transition for adults. I have served as a psychologist and director of a Christian counseling center for eight years and as a psychologist and manager for the employee assistance program for Methodist Hospitals of Dallas.
(972) 646-2801 View (972) 646-2801
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Chasing Grace Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MaEd, LPC-S, EMDR
Verified Verified
Round Rock, TX 78664
At Chasing Grace Therapy, we will walk beside you on this healing journey, helping you overcome the pain of the past, anxiety of the present or fear of the future to live a life of freedom and peace.
Georgetown and Round Rock locations! AGES 21 and up: Beginning the journey to improved mental health can seem awkward, but we are here to make the process as comfortable as possible. At Chasing Grace Therapy, we use clinically proven techniques and, if requested, will combine them with biblical wisdom to help create the best methods for real and sustained healing. We provide a non-judgmental environment of support to help you find joy and laughter in your life again.
At Chasing Grace Therapy, we will walk beside you on this healing journey, helping you overcome the pain of the past, anxiety of the present or fear of the future to live a life of freedom and peace.
Georgetown and Round Rock locations! AGES 21 and up: Beginning the journey to improved mental health can seem awkward, but we are here to make the process as comfortable as possible. At Chasing Grace Therapy, we use clinically proven techniques and, if requested, will combine them with biblical wisdom to help create the best methods for real and sustained healing. We provide a non-judgmental environment of support to help you find joy and laughter in your life again.
(512) 522-4280 View (512) 522-4280
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Leander Counseling & Art Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-AT, ATR-BC, CIMHP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Round Rock, TX 78664
Waitlist for new clients
Board certified art therapist providing emotion-focused, creativity-centered therapies. I specialize in Integrative Mental Health and MH nutrition psychoeducational services, and work with teens and adults, creatives, empaths, highly sensitive people, and those with chronic pain/illness. Treatment at LCA can help you cope with stress, feel supported through changes, develop skills for communication and emotional regulation, optimize nutrition and wellness, create meaning and find hope for the future. No experience in art is necessary to benefit, you only need the willingness to express yourself and engage in the creative process.
Board certified art therapist providing emotion-focused, creativity-centered therapies. I specialize in Integrative Mental Health and MH nutrition psychoeducational services, and work with teens and adults, creatives, empaths, highly sensitive people, and those with chronic pain/illness. Treatment at LCA can help you cope with stress, feel supported through changes, develop skills for communication and emotional regulation, optimize nutrition and wellness, create meaning and find hope for the future. No experience in art is necessary to benefit, you only need the willingness to express yourself and engage in the creative process.
(512) 649-0287 View (512) 649-0287
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Gregg Unterberger
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Round Rock, TX 78664
As we move forward together I will compassionately help you discover what you really want and support you in making the changes that can ease your pain and can take you towards your dreams.
Having trouble sleeping? Stressed out, feeling numb, paralyzed or confused? Perhaps you find yourself stuck in the grip of an image of yourself from your childhood, an echo of unkind or absent parents. Many people come to me because they feel hopeless and can no longer find joy or meaning in their lives. Still others are haunted by traumatic events that they can't get out of their heads. Therapy is a powerful healing alliance between therapist and client. I work with and for you; you are the expert on you.
As we move forward together I will compassionately help you discover what you really want and support you in making the changes that can ease your pain and can take you towards your dreams.
Having trouble sleeping? Stressed out, feeling numb, paralyzed or confused? Perhaps you find yourself stuck in the grip of an image of yourself from your childhood, an echo of unkind or absent parents. Many people come to me because they feel hopeless and can no longer find joy or meaning in their lives. Still others are haunted by traumatic events that they can't get out of their heads. Therapy is a powerful healing alliance between therapist and client. I work with and for you; you are the expert on you.
(512) 337-3181 View (512) 337-3181
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Susan Bushong
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Round Rock, TX 78664
Chronic pain and illness, sleep problems and sexual addiction and food problems are my specialties. I have over 40 years of experience, an advance certification in compulsive sexual problems and I am a certified weight loss specialist. I also have extensive training in treating anxiety and depression as well as problems in relationships. I am extensively trained in treating chronic pain and sleep problems through hypnotherapy and brief solution focused therapy. I have worked in Europe, India and the United States.
Chronic pain and illness, sleep problems and sexual addiction and food problems are my specialties. I have over 40 years of experience, an advance certification in compulsive sexual problems and I am a certified weight loss specialist. I also have extensive training in treating anxiety and depression as well as problems in relationships. I am extensively trained in treating chronic pain and sleep problems through hypnotherapy and brief solution focused therapy. I have worked in Europe, India and the United States.
(512) 337-3357 View (512) 337-3357
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Conrad Sloat
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Round Rock, TX 78681
As a Relapse Prevention Specialist, I help clients end their struggle, stop their cravings, and recover from the pain of their addictions.
You may be experiencing symptoms that are clearly a signal that it's time for positive change in your life and I am here to help you experience that change and growth in your life. I utilize an integrative approach for counseling and relapse prevention. This includes cognitive-behavioral tools, family systems approach, and hypnotherapy as appropriate. If stress, anxiety and/or depression are all too familiar, I can help. I also work with couples who desire to improve their relationships. Where appropriate I can provide video counseling,
As a Relapse Prevention Specialist, I help clients end their struggle, stop their cravings, and recover from the pain of their addictions.
You may be experiencing symptoms that are clearly a signal that it's time for positive change in your life and I am here to help you experience that change and growth in your life. I utilize an integrative approach for counseling and relapse prevention. This includes cognitive-behavioral tools, family systems approach, and hypnotherapy as appropriate. If stress, anxiety and/or depression are all too familiar, I can help. I also work with couples who desire to improve their relationships. Where appropriate I can provide video counseling,
(512) 643-6216 View (512) 643-6216
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Cynthia Lee Shelton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Round Rock, TX 78664  (Online Only)
I bring my vast experience from being in the field for over 20 years. I am here for you. I know that seeing a therapist can be scary, but very rewarding. I believe that coming from a loving, caring place is part of the healing process. You matter. You are important. You deserve to be free from the emotional pain and struggle.
I bring my vast experience from being in the field for over 20 years. I am here for you. I know that seeing a therapist can be scary, but very rewarding. I believe that coming from a loving, caring place is part of the healing process. You matter. You are important. You deserve to be free from the emotional pain and struggle.
(512) 865-6148 View (512) 865-6148
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Amanda Jelinek
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Round Rock, TX 78665
Waitlist for new clients
My specialties include the treatment of stress and anxiety, depression, chronic pain, relationship issues, and adjustment difficulties.
I am a clinical and forensic psychologist who provides psychological evaluations and compassionate, solution-focused therapy. I use a collaborative, goal-directed approach, meaning that you and I will work together to identify your specific treatment goals and regularly evaluate how well therapy is helping you to reach those goals. An individualized plan is developed based on your unique needs; there are no "cookie cutter" approaches used.
My specialties include the treatment of stress and anxiety, depression, chronic pain, relationship issues, and adjustment difficulties.
I am a clinical and forensic psychologist who provides psychological evaluations and compassionate, solution-focused therapy. I use a collaborative, goal-directed approach, meaning that you and I will work together to identify your specific treatment goals and regularly evaluate how well therapy is helping you to reach those goals. An individualized plan is developed based on your unique needs; there are no "cookie cutter" approaches used.
(512) 764-1061 View (512) 764-1061
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Stephen Boyd
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Round Rock, TX 78664  (Online Only)
I have particular experience in grief, death, and dying (I've done lots of hospice work); coping with life-threatening illness (I am a cancer survivor), anxiety, depression, and disorders involving delusion and mania.
Why do people go to therapy? Most often, it is because we are in a crisis of some kind. Although we all find crises painful, they are also opportunities for growth. In fact growth does not occur without discomfort, maybe even pain. Without that challenge, we will not grow. But we must also have support. That’s where therapy comes in. Through support and challenge, something new emerges. We don’t just get through. We grow. We come out the other side greater than we were.
I have particular experience in grief, death, and dying (I've done lots of hospice work); coping with life-threatening illness (I am a cancer survivor), anxiety, depression, and disorders involving delusion and mania.
Why do people go to therapy? Most often, it is because we are in a crisis of some kind. Although we all find crises painful, they are also opportunities for growth. In fact growth does not occur without discomfort, maybe even pain. Without that challenge, we will not grow. But we must also have support. That’s where therapy comes in. Through support and challenge, something new emerges. We don’t just get through. We grow. We come out the other side greater than we were.
(512) 686-8930 View (512) 686-8930
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Olga Simons, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Round Rock, TX 78664  (Online Only)
I believe the counseling process needs to be tailored to the needs of each individual and the client-counselor relationship is very important in effectively addressing life situations and emotional pain. My education and experience has prepared me to counsel individuals, couples, and families. I have spent several years gaining expertise providing mindfulness based counseling (Hakomi) to clients interested in this person-centered approach. EMDR and PACT (Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy - Stan Tatkin's work) trained. Certified mediator.
I believe the counseling process needs to be tailored to the needs of each individual and the client-counselor relationship is very important in effectively addressing life situations and emotional pain. My education and experience has prepared me to counsel individuals, couples, and families. I have spent several years gaining expertise providing mindfulness based counseling (Hakomi) to clients interested in this person-centered approach. EMDR and PACT (Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy - Stan Tatkin's work) trained. Certified mediator.
(512) 829-7418 View (512) 829-7418
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Laura Beth Lyles
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Round Rock, TX 78664
I specializes in treating individuals through life stage changes, dealing with illness or injury, depression and anxiety, grief, trauma, or multicultural issues.
Accepting new clients in person and online. Are you burned out on life? Feeling fatigued and a loss of interest in everyday activities? Is a past situation negatively impacting your present day life? Are you constantly battling negative thoughts and lies? Are your emotions controlling your life? I can help.
I specializes in treating individuals through life stage changes, dealing with illness or injury, depression and anxiety, grief, trauma, or multicultural issues.
Accepting new clients in person and online. Are you burned out on life? Feeling fatigued and a loss of interest in everyday activities? Is a past situation negatively impacting your present day life? Are you constantly battling negative thoughts and lies? Are your emotions controlling your life? I can help.
(737) 204-0907 View (737) 204-0907
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Andrea B Henderson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Round Rock, TX 78681
The beginning of healing for your anxiety, depression, trauma, or difficult relationship is willingness to seek help. When a problem seems bigger than you, I'd like to help you understand your own story and find your way back to wholeness. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, childhood pain, life transitions, and helping others grow toward healthier relationships. I believe you are the expert in your life, and I want to help you make sense of your past and present so you can have a fulfilling future.
The beginning of healing for your anxiety, depression, trauma, or difficult relationship is willingness to seek help. When a problem seems bigger than you, I'd like to help you understand your own story and find your way back to wholeness. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, childhood pain, life transitions, and helping others grow toward healthier relationships. I believe you are the expert in your life, and I want to help you make sense of your past and present so you can have a fulfilling future.
(512) 812-9596 View (512) 812-9596
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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.