Therapy for Chronic Pain and other somatic symptoms
I am very passionate about working with folks who suffer from debilitating and confounding chronic pain and other somatic (body-based) symptoms. Despite significant research showing that many chronic pain conditions can be treated very well with psychotherapy, most people have never heard of this possibility.
Chronic pain and somatic symptoms can take many forms, with some of the most common being neck, shoulder, and back pain, migraines, headaches, GI issues such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and fibromyalgia. These conditions can have profound impacts on your quality of life and cause intense suffering and a drain on your energy and attention.
My approach draws from Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), a method developed by therapist Alan Gordon that uses brain rewiring techniques, tailored mindfulness practices, and education about the neurobiology of pain to build new ways of relating to symptoms. Many clients see a significant reduction of pain symptoms and even total remission. I always recommend meeting with a doctor first to determine the cause of symptoms, whether they are structural or neuro-plastic (meaning created by the brain) which will help us develop a most effective treatment plan.
My approach
If you are curious to learn more about how a mind-body approach can be used to treat chronic pain, reach out for a free consultation today!
