Chronic Pain Treatment Centers in West Palm Beach, FL

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We Level Up MCW Thrive Palm Beach Treatment Center
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Free 24/7 hotline & assessments. Get help, take your first step to get better Now! While you're motivated. Your call is FREE. We're top addiction & behavioral experts backed by the Joint Commission's Accreditation held by only the top 10% of treatment centers. We specialize in the treatment of alcohol and substance abuse along with dual diagnosis mental health cases like depression, mood and thought disorders. We treat using cutting-edge therapy programs using advanced evidence-base care for improved recovery results. Offering, on-site medical detox programs via world-class specialists enabling clients to safely withdraw. Each drug has its own unique withdrawal discomforts. Our medical specialists use the most up-to-date protocols to lessen the pain and discomfort of withdrawal. After detox, clients encounter the most vulnerable point in their recovery and are well supported in our residential program offering treatment to recover and heal, without outside disruptions or distractions. Through counseling patients develop long-term bonds with their doctors and their peers providing a great source of support for clients to complete treatment and stay connected beyond.
Free 24/7 hotline & assessments. Get help, take your first step to get better Now! While you're motivated. Your call is FREE. We're top addiction & behavioral experts backed by the Joint Commission's Accreditation held by only the top 10% of treatment centers. We specialize in the treatment of alcohol and substance abuse along with dual diagnosis mental health cases like depression, mood and thought disorders. We treat using cutting-edge therapy programs using advanced evidence-base care for improved recovery results. Offering, on-site medical detox programs via world-class specialists enabling clients to safely withdraw. Each drug has its own unique withdrawal discomforts. Our medical specialists use the most up-to-date protocols to lessen the pain and discomfort of withdrawal. After detox, clients encounter the most vulnerable point in their recovery and are well supported in our residential program offering treatment to recover and heal, without outside disruptions or distractions. Through counseling patients develop long-term bonds with their doctors and their peers providing a great source of support for clients to complete treatment and stay connected beyond.
(561) 532-1210 View (561) 532-1210
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The Recovery Institute of the South East, P.A.
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Our Logo is very symbolic of our approach to all of the (OUTPATIENT THERAPEUTIC SERVICES ONLY) we offer at R.I.S.E. The acronym "RISE" itself means to move upward which is symbolic of how we help our clients to move on from the current problems they are struggling with. All of the services we provide share the same goal of helping our clients to "RISE" above what is currently weighing them down. We are known for our Trauma Program and specializing in meeting the needs of clients struggling with Trauma/Abuse, PTSD, Unresolved Grief, Domestic Violence and Dissociative Disorders. We also provide specialized services for individuals, couples, families, groups, and intensive therapeutic programs (where each individual has their own primary therapist). In addition to coping with the "identified problems", our staff believes in also providing quality care for learning or relearning how to live a healthy with a supportive community. We offer a variety of services for our clients to help with Enjoying life in the moment and moving beyond the past hurt and pain in addition to overcoming the past and current struggles.
Our Logo is very symbolic of our approach to all of the (OUTPATIENT THERAPEUTIC SERVICES ONLY) we offer at R.I.S.E. The acronym "RISE" itself means to move upward which is symbolic of how we help our clients to move on from the current problems they are struggling with. All of the services we provide share the same goal of helping our clients to "RISE" above what is currently weighing them down. We are known for our Trauma Program and specializing in meeting the needs of clients struggling with Trauma/Abuse, PTSD, Unresolved Grief, Domestic Violence and Dissociative Disorders. We also provide specialized services for individuals, couples, families, groups, and intensive therapeutic programs (where each individual has their own primary therapist). In addition to coping with the "identified problems", our staff believes in also providing quality care for learning or relearning how to live a healthy with a supportive community. We offer a variety of services for our clients to help with Enjoying life in the moment and moving beyond the past hurt and pain in addition to overcoming the past and current struggles.
(754) 701-2463 View (754) 701-2463
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Florida Oasis Residential Mental Health Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
West Palm Beach, FL 33415
Imagine being in a treatment environment with people you come to see as family. People who take the time to get to know you, see your struggles and react in real time to give you the support you need. People dedicated and passionate about teaching you how to embrace your mental health symptoms as signals that inform us rather than something to be ashamed of experiencing. People who earn your trust and believe in your ability to advocate for yourself. A place far away from the fancy accommodations that only serve to distract you from your true purpose of treatment, recovery, education and wellness. Imagine what it would be like to set a foundation for the independence you deserve, gained by an awareness of when your symptoms begin. This awareness allows you to act on your own to lessen the intensity of those symptoms before they become overwhelming. Armed with these new skills, you are able to significantly affect your thoughts and feelings as difficulties emerge. Imagine, no more. The Florida Oasis provides this and so much more.
Imagine being in a treatment environment with people you come to see as family. People who take the time to get to know you, see your struggles and react in real time to give you the support you need. People dedicated and passionate about teaching you how to embrace your mental health symptoms as signals that inform us rather than something to be ashamed of experiencing. People who earn your trust and believe in your ability to advocate for yourself. A place far away from the fancy accommodations that only serve to distract you from your true purpose of treatment, recovery, education and wellness. Imagine what it would be like to set a foundation for the independence you deserve, gained by an awareness of when your symptoms begin. This awareness allows you to act on your own to lessen the intensity of those symptoms before they become overwhelming. Armed with these new skills, you are able to significantly affect your thoughts and feelings as difficulties emerge. Imagine, no more. The Florida Oasis provides this and so much more.
(561) 763-4719 View (561) 763-4719
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Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches is Joint Commission Accredited and has been one of the nation’s leading behavioral healthcare organizations for over 20 years. Located in South Florida, we offer expert treatment, support, advocacy and assistance to patients suffering from drug and alcohol addiction and mental health disorders. We specialize in the treatment of alcohol and substance use disorders, mood and thought disorders, and co-occurring disorders. We develop cutting-edge treatment programs using premier evidence-based practices.
Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches is Joint Commission Accredited and has been one of the nation’s leading behavioral healthcare organizations for over 20 years. Located in South Florida, we offer expert treatment, support, advocacy and assistance to patients suffering from drug and alcohol addiction and mental health disorders. We specialize in the treatment of alcohol and substance use disorders, mood and thought disorders, and co-occurring disorders. We develop cutting-edge treatment programs using premier evidence-based practices.
(561) 556-9847 View (561) 556-9847
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Hanley Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Hanley Center, part of Hanley Foundation’s treatment programming, provides a broad range of care for those seeking healing from addiction. From detoxification and medical stabilization to individualized therapies and continuing care planning, Hanley is proud to offer innovative and effective addiction treatment programs for every demographic. We understand how addiction affects the entire family system, and we take every individual’s unique life circumstances into account when creating our personalized treatment plans. Regardless of your situation, we can help. Our team provides a broad range of programming, combining decades of experience with the most advanced research on the disease of addiction. Each plan for recovery includes proven, evidence-based therapies designed to treat the various dimensions of health — body, mind, and spirit. Hanley Center provides age and gender-specific residential primary addiction treatment for men (ages 18+), women (ages 18+), and older adults.
Hanley Center, part of Hanley Foundation’s treatment programming, provides a broad range of care for those seeking healing from addiction. From detoxification and medical stabilization to individualized therapies and continuing care planning, Hanley is proud to offer innovative and effective addiction treatment programs for every demographic. We understand how addiction affects the entire family system, and we take every individual’s unique life circumstances into account when creating our personalized treatment plans. Regardless of your situation, we can help. Our team provides a broad range of programming, combining decades of experience with the most advanced research on the disease of addiction. Each plan for recovery includes proven, evidence-based therapies designed to treat the various dimensions of health — body, mind, and spirit. Hanley Center provides age and gender-specific residential primary addiction treatment for men (ages 18+), women (ages 18+), and older adults.
(561) 567-8996 View (561) 567-8996
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New Objectives Alcohol & Drug Rehab
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
At New Objectives Treatment Centers we minimize the resident's anxiety and discomfort by creating a home-like atmosphere. The setting is comfortable, relaxed, and conducive to concentration and the difficult task of recovery. New Objectives provides safe, therapeutically effective, recovery and educational programs for the individual and participating family members with alcoholism and other dependencies. Our Residential Treatment Program includes medical evaluations, biopsychosocial assessment, individual counseling, group therapy, family involvement, discharge planning, and continuing care programs.
At New Objectives Treatment Centers we minimize the resident's anxiety and discomfort by creating a home-like atmosphere. The setting is comfortable, relaxed, and conducive to concentration and the difficult task of recovery. New Objectives provides safe, therapeutically effective, recovery and educational programs for the individual and participating family members with alcoholism and other dependencies. Our Residential Treatment Program includes medical evaluations, biopsychosocial assessment, individual counseling, group therapy, family involvement, discharge planning, and continuing care programs.
(561) 336-6696 View (561) 336-6696
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Beachside Rehab
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Beachside Rehab is a private mental health and addiction treatment center as well as medical inpatient detox program located in West Palm Beach, Florida. Our new, modern facility is a carefully designed recovery environment that ensures you or your loved one feel relaxed and safe, from your darkest days to the dawn of your new life.
Beachside Rehab is a private mental health and addiction treatment center as well as medical inpatient detox program located in West Palm Beach, Florida. Our new, modern facility is a carefully designed recovery environment that ensures you or your loved one feel relaxed and safe, from your darkest days to the dawn of your new life.
(772) 742-5349 View (772) 742-5349
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Headwaters
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Hanley Foundation's Headwaters is a center of excellence in addiction treatment that emphasizes the restoration of health and well-being. Headwaters' expert medical and clinical staff understand the unique needs of men and women in positions of great responsibility and commensurate wealth, visibility, and stature.
Hanley Foundation's Headwaters is a center of excellence in addiction treatment that emphasizes the restoration of health and well-being. Headwaters' expert medical and clinical staff understand the unique needs of men and women in positions of great responsibility and commensurate wealth, visibility, and stature.
(561) 816-6741 View (561) 816-6741
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Rock Recovery Center
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
An Addiction Treatment Program using Adventure Therapy combined with Physical Fitness. Rock gets out of the group room and uses activity based treatment to help build community and lower defense mechanisms. We treat the underlying causes of addiction through several effective clinical methods. At Rock Recovery Center, clients receive expert medical, clinical and spiritual care individually designed for their needs. Our clients leave Rock Recovery with the foundation upon which they will build and grow for the rest of their lives. WWW.ROCKRECOVERYCENTER.COM
An Addiction Treatment Program using Adventure Therapy combined with Physical Fitness. Rock gets out of the group room and uses activity based treatment to help build community and lower defense mechanisms. We treat the underlying causes of addiction through several effective clinical methods. At Rock Recovery Center, clients receive expert medical, clinical and spiritual care individually designed for their needs. Our clients leave Rock Recovery with the foundation upon which they will build and grow for the rest of their lives. WWW.ROCKRECOVERYCENTER.COM
(561) 531-5709 View (561) 531-5709
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Harm Reduction Center, LLC
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
It is our philosophy that separates us from many other programs. The fact is that recovery does and should look different for everyone. Our belief and experience has shown us that cultivating recovery requires exposure to many different paths. We will empower you to choose a path for yourself and, with collaboration from loved ones and our treatment team, support that choice.
It is our philosophy that separates us from many other programs. The fact is that recovery does and should look different for everyone. Our belief and experience has shown us that cultivating recovery requires exposure to many different paths. We will empower you to choose a path for yourself and, with collaboration from loved ones and our treatment team, support that choice.
(561) 220-9157 View (561) 220-9157
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Ambrosia Treatment Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
West Palm Beach, FL 33414
Don't settle for any generic treatment center. You deserve care that actually helps you stay sober for good and recover from mental health challenges. Backed by 10-years of experience, 10K+ success stories, hundreds of verified positive online reviews and partnerships with both the NFL and university researchers, Ambrosia is the change you've been looking for. Offering dual diagnosis and trauma treatment programs. We specialize in treating substance abuse, depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorder, PTSD, ADHD and other cases.
Don't settle for any generic treatment center. You deserve care that actually helps you stay sober for good and recover from mental health challenges. Backed by 10-years of experience, 10K+ success stories, hundreds of verified positive online reviews and partnerships with both the NFL and university researchers, Ambrosia is the change you've been looking for. Offering dual diagnosis and trauma treatment programs. We specialize in treating substance abuse, depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorder, PTSD, ADHD and other cases.
(561) 220-4927 View (561) 220-4927
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Beachway Detox
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Beachway Detox is an upscale highly accredited medical detox and residential mental health facility. Treating both addiction and mental health in a private, luxury setting. Highly trained medical staff 24 hours a day. Tranquil setting with modern amenities. State of the Art medical detox services. Safe, private and comfortable accommodations. Most private Insurance accepted.
Beachway Detox is an upscale highly accredited medical detox and residential mental health facility. Treating both addiction and mental health in a private, luxury setting. Highly trained medical staff 24 hours a day. Tranquil setting with modern amenities. State of the Art medical detox services. Safe, private and comfortable accommodations. Most private Insurance accepted.
(877) 284-0353 View (877) 284-0353
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Hanley Center Counseling
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Hanley Center Counseling (HCC), a branch of Hanley Foundation’s treatment programs, offers several treatment options that allow our team to match patients with the care they need most. HCC offers partial hospitalization (day/night treatment), intensive outpatient programs (IOP), and outpatient services to treat substance use disorders. We also provide intensive outpatient programs (IOP) and outpatient care for those diagnosed with primary mental health disorders. As with other serious illnesses, patients often start at a high-intensity level of care (such as detox or residential treatment) and move to lower, more flexible levels of care as they progress to wellness. Each patient has different needs on the path to recovery, so treatment varies from person to person. Like other health conditions, there is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to treating substance use or mental health disorders. Our programming takes into account each person's individual needs and creates a personalized plan toward long-term healing and wellness.
Hanley Center Counseling (HCC), a branch of Hanley Foundation’s treatment programs, offers several treatment options that allow our team to match patients with the care they need most. HCC offers partial hospitalization (day/night treatment), intensive outpatient programs (IOP), and outpatient services to treat substance use disorders. We also provide intensive outpatient programs (IOP) and outpatient care for those diagnosed with primary mental health disorders. As with other serious illnesses, patients often start at a high-intensity level of care (such as detox or residential treatment) and move to lower, more flexible levels of care as they progress to wellness. Each patient has different needs on the path to recovery, so treatment varies from person to person. Like other health conditions, there is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to treating substance use or mental health disorders. Our programming takes into account each person's individual needs and creates a personalized plan toward long-term healing and wellness.
(561) 898-0186 View (561) 898-0186
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Comprehensive Wellness Centers
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
At CWC, we understand that everyone has their own unique personality and character traits developed by life experiences, background and belief systems. Our program is designed to support a variety of diverse and evidence based approaches. Backed by three Ph.D. level clinicians and a highly experiences staff, we have created a customized program providing small groups and individual therapy to ensure we meet the needs of each and every client.
At CWC, we understand that everyone has their own unique personality and character traits developed by life experiences, background and belief systems. Our program is designed to support a variety of diverse and evidence based approaches. Backed by three Ph.D. level clinicians and a highly experiences staff, we have created a customized program providing small groups and individual therapy to ensure we meet the needs of each and every client.
(800) 844-4673 View (800) 844-4673
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FHE Health
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
West Palm Beach, FL 33417
FHE Health is a comprehensive, fully-integrated, all-inclusive program that targets all aspects of substance abuse. Our exceptional team of professionals is the result of combining experience with compassion for our clients. Our nationally recognized facility is CARF accredited and continues to lead the field in cutting-edge treatment.
FHE Health is a comprehensive, fully-integrated, all-inclusive program that targets all aspects of substance abuse. Our exceptional team of professionals is the result of combining experience with compassion for our clients. Our nationally recognized facility is CARF accredited and continues to lead the field in cutting-edge treatment.
(866) 374-4939 View (866) 374-4939
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Futures Recovery Healthcare
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
Addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders are complex chronic medical conditions requiring comprehensive and coordinated care and long-term management. Futures helps individuals establish a foothold in recovery and a plan to sustain lasting health and wellbeing. Adults from surrounding communities and around the world come to our treatment facilities in Tequesta, Florida to receive comprehensive, coordinated care for the complex disease of addiction and its co-occurring mental health disorders. Futures’ therapies, curriculum, wellness offerings, and setting are all designed to help adult patients address the physical and psychological health effects of substance use and mental health disorders.
Addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders are complex chronic medical conditions requiring comprehensive and coordinated care and long-term management. Futures helps individuals establish a foothold in recovery and a plan to sustain lasting health and wellbeing. Adults from surrounding communities and around the world come to our treatment facilities in Tequesta, Florida to receive comprehensive, coordinated care for the complex disease of addiction and its co-occurring mental health disorders. Futures’ therapies, curriculum, wellness offerings, and setting are all designed to help adult patients address the physical and psychological health effects of substance use and mental health disorders.
(561) 277-0622 View (561) 277-0622
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Neuro Psychiatric Addiction Clinic
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
Neuro Psychiatric Addiction Clinic is a 30 bed JCAHO accredited treatment facility located in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. The facility is licensed to provide substance abuse detox, residential treatment and dual-diagnosis treatment, as well as primary mental health residential treatment. The treatment programs are designed for adult men and woman who have a sincere desire to become substance free from alcohol and drugs. It is also designed to treat individuals who have co-occurring or primary mental health problems. The facility is an extremely attractive and new facility which is located in a upscale residential neighborhood in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. It has been designed to lend itself and contribute to a persons treatment by creating a comfortable and relaxed treatment environment. Individuals who are addicted to Opiates, Benzo's, Alcohol, Methamphetamine, Methadone, Cocaine or any other prescribed medications or illegal drugs will find exceptional treatment at the Neuro Psychiatric Addiction Treatment program.
Neuro Psychiatric Addiction Clinic is a 30 bed JCAHO accredited treatment facility located in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. The facility is licensed to provide substance abuse detox, residential treatment and dual-diagnosis treatment, as well as primary mental health residential treatment. The treatment programs are designed for adult men and woman who have a sincere desire to become substance free from alcohol and drugs. It is also designed to treat individuals who have co-occurring or primary mental health problems. The facility is an extremely attractive and new facility which is located in a upscale residential neighborhood in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. It has been designed to lend itself and contribute to a persons treatment by creating a comfortable and relaxed treatment environment. Individuals who are addicted to Opiates, Benzo's, Alcohol, Methamphetamine, Methadone, Cocaine or any other prescribed medications or illegal drugs will find exceptional treatment at the Neuro Psychiatric Addiction Treatment program.
(772) 218-5601 View (772) 218-5601
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Boca Recovery Center - Boca Raton, Florida
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Boca Recovery Center is a Substance Use Disorder program providing excellence in the medical and clinical treatment of drug and alcohol addiction, as well as co-occurring mental health issues. We are passionate about working with individuals seeking recovery, and our purpose is to provide clients with the tools necessary to rebuild their lives through a foundation of overall health and well-being.
Boca Recovery Center is a Substance Use Disorder program providing excellence in the medical and clinical treatment of drug and alcohol addiction, as well as co-occurring mental health issues. We are passionate about working with individuals seeking recovery, and our purpose is to provide clients with the tools necessary to rebuild their lives through a foundation of overall health and well-being.
(561) 515-5825 View (561) 515-5825
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Sunrise Detox Center Lake Worth
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
West Palm Beach, FL 33403
Each Sunrise Detox location is a licensed drug and alcohol medical detoxification facility. Dedicated to helping people who struggle with substance abuse, alcoholism, and co-occurring disorders recover, our staff is made up of caring, and licensed professionals in substance abuse treatment.
Each Sunrise Detox location is a licensed drug and alcohol medical detoxification facility. Dedicated to helping people who struggle with substance abuse, alcoholism, and co-occurring disorders recover, our staff is made up of caring, and licensed professionals in substance abuse treatment.
(561) 855-3975 View (561) 855-3975
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Recovery Unplugged Fort Lauderdale
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
Music is our medicine at Recovery Unplugged, and we serve it up in heaping doses. All of our licensed therapists creatively blend clinically-proven methods of therapy with music to provide you with an effective, individualized, and unique rehab experience. Utilizing music in your care can act as a catalyst to gently break down barriers that may have built up through years of addiction or alcoholism. Recovery Unplugged knows how to harness the healing power of music - our methodology has been proven to yield long-term recovery success rates 4x higher than the national average (Nova Southeastern University, 2018). You can be treated with us through a complete continuum of care including: Detox, Inpatient (Residential and Partial Hospitalization), Intensive Outpatient, and Transitional Living Programs. You don't need to play an instrument for Recovery Unplugged to help you get sober - you just need to love music!
Music is our medicine at Recovery Unplugged, and we serve it up in heaping doses. All of our licensed therapists creatively blend clinically-proven methods of therapy with music to provide you with an effective, individualized, and unique rehab experience. Utilizing music in your care can act as a catalyst to gently break down barriers that may have built up through years of addiction or alcoholism. Recovery Unplugged knows how to harness the healing power of music - our methodology has been proven to yield long-term recovery success rates 4x higher than the national average (Nova Southeastern University, 2018). You can be treated with us through a complete continuum of care including: Detox, Inpatient (Residential and Partial Hospitalization), Intensive Outpatient, and Transitional Living Programs. You don't need to play an instrument for Recovery Unplugged to help you get sober - you just need to love music!
(954) 280-1063 View (954) 280-1063
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Chronic Pain Treatment Centers

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.