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Molly Cook
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, LCDC, RYT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75243
Waitlist for new clients
You just want to feel happy, healthy, and confident. Instead you often feel overwhelmed, unsure, or disconnected. Fully connecting with our authentic self and others seems impossible. Sometimes our stress levels are too high or our traumatic life experiences get in the way of finding peace & fulfillment. I'm a firm believer that every person has the capacity for transformational healing. If you're ready to navigate the complexities of life including things like trauma, addiction, chronic pain, or dysfunctional family dynamics with a compassionate guide, you're in the right place.
You just want to feel happy, healthy, and confident. Instead you often feel overwhelmed, unsure, or disconnected. Fully connecting with our authentic self and others seems impossible. Sometimes our stress levels are too high or our traumatic life experiences get in the way of finding peace & fulfillment. I'm a firm believer that every person has the capacity for transformational healing. If you're ready to navigate the complexities of life including things like trauma, addiction, chronic pain, or dysfunctional family dynamics with a compassionate guide, you're in the right place.
(469) 382-4407 View (469) 382-4407
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Marian Zimmerman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75240
I provide cognitive behavioral therapy, motivation enhancement, stress management, behavioral sleep medicine, chronic pain management, relaxation training, mindfulness practice, and psychological testing, as well as individual psychotherapy.
I take a whole body approach to health and illness with a focus on how the mind influences the body just as the body influences the mind. Anxiety, depression, and stress can impact health and exacerbate chronic pain, heart disease, insomnia, and other medical problems. However, addressing the emotional aspects of medical conditions can improve quality of life and physical health. Also, psychological principles can help enhance wellness and lead to lasting behavioral changes. As a health psychologist, I can help you emotionally cope with medical conditions, make healthy lifestyle choices, and learn skills to move forward with your life.
I provide cognitive behavioral therapy, motivation enhancement, stress management, behavioral sleep medicine, chronic pain management, relaxation training, mindfulness practice, and psychological testing, as well as individual psychotherapy.
I take a whole body approach to health and illness with a focus on how the mind influences the body just as the body influences the mind. Anxiety, depression, and stress can impact health and exacerbate chronic pain, heart disease, insomnia, and other medical problems. However, addressing the emotional aspects of medical conditions can improve quality of life and physical health. Also, psychological principles can help enhance wellness and lead to lasting behavioral changes. As a health psychologist, I can help you emotionally cope with medical conditions, make healthy lifestyle choices, and learn skills to move forward with your life.
(214) 935-3975 View (214) 935-3975
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Allison Barton, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75206
We all face difficult and confusing times. My goal is to assist clients in a confidential and compassionate environment by providing therapy services in the home. My specialties include issues of aging, grief and bereavement, chronic illness, and life transitions. I spent many years working as a hospice social worker. It was a natural transition to have a practice that comes to the client', hopefully with dignity and humor. I have a passion for senior issues and learn from my clients daily.
We all face difficult and confusing times. My goal is to assist clients in a confidential and compassionate environment by providing therapy services in the home. My specialties include issues of aging, grief and bereavement, chronic illness, and life transitions. I spent many years working as a hospice social worker. It was a natural transition to have a practice that comes to the client', hopefully with dignity and humor. I have a passion for senior issues and learn from my clients daily.
(214) 919-0011 View (214) 919-0011
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Christelle Garza
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75231  (Online Only)
My focus is on treating depression, anxiety, relationship issues, infertility/fertility difficulties, trauma/PTSD, adjustment disorders, manage chronic pain, sleep, and or stress.
My goal is to provide an inclusive and supportive therapy environment that allows a safe space to my clients to experience their emotions, share their struggles and challenges and grow and develop new skills that will help improve their life. If you are depressed, feeling anxious, have chronic stress, experiencing loss and grief, I can work with you in identifying your therapy needs. I believe that therapy should be individualized and tailored to each person.
My focus is on treating depression, anxiety, relationship issues, infertility/fertility difficulties, trauma/PTSD, adjustment disorders, manage chronic pain, sleep, and or stress.
My goal is to provide an inclusive and supportive therapy environment that allows a safe space to my clients to experience their emotions, share their struggles and challenges and grow and develop new skills that will help improve their life. If you are depressed, feeling anxious, have chronic stress, experiencing loss and grief, I can work with you in identifying your therapy needs. I believe that therapy should be individualized and tailored to each person.
(469) 824-9630 View (469) 824-9630
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Brannon La Force, LPC & Associates
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPCC, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75204  (Online Only)
I have been a counselor for more than 30 years. I remain passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and believe that genuine caring is an essential element to an effective counseling relationship. Over the years I have worked with clients with significant trauma and loss. I consider it a privilege to stand with another individual as he or she resolves great pain. I am currently seeing clients exclusively via telemedicine (secure video platform). I am able to see clients in Texas, Kansas, Alabama, and California.
I have been a counselor for more than 30 years. I remain passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and believe that genuine caring is an essential element to an effective counseling relationship. Over the years I have worked with clients with significant trauma and loss. I consider it a privilege to stand with another individual as he or she resolves great pain. I am currently seeing clients exclusively via telemedicine (secure video platform). I am able to see clients in Texas, Kansas, Alabama, and California.
(469) 804-6044 View (469) 804-6044
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Dennis Burchette
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75206
Burchette has extensive experience treating clients with various concerns including depression, anxiety, other mood disorders, OCD, trauma, pain management, and relationship and behavioral difficulties.
Dr. Burchette is a Licensed Psychologist with specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). He brings a wealth of experience through his background of working with a diverse population of children, adolescents, and adults in both clinical and medical settings. Dr. Burchette received his doctoral degree from the APA-accredited Clinical Psychology program at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. During his graduate training, he worked with a range of patients presenting with comorbid physical and mental health concerns in a variety of settings.
Burchette has extensive experience treating clients with various concerns including depression, anxiety, other mood disorders, OCD, trauma, pain management, and relationship and behavioral difficulties.
Dr. Burchette is a Licensed Psychologist with specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). He brings a wealth of experience through his background of working with a diverse population of children, adolescents, and adults in both clinical and medical settings. Dr. Burchette received his doctoral degree from the APA-accredited Clinical Psychology program at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. During his graduate training, he worked with a range of patients presenting with comorbid physical and mental health concerns in a variety of settings.
(214) 247-7919 View (214) 247-7919
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Resilient Mind
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75201  (Online Only)
Resilience is the ability to stand firm against adversity and bounce back from difficult life events. Resilience does not mean a person is spared from experiencing stress, emotional upheaval, and adversity. Resilience involves the ability to work through emotional pain and suffering. As a counselor, I help teachers, teens, and young adults to build resilience. My goal is to help clients gain the ability to bounce back from any obstacle or challenge and thrive in life. I believe in treating the whole person from an integrative holistic perspective. This is accomplished by tailoring the therapy to the individual.
Resilience is the ability to stand firm against adversity and bounce back from difficult life events. Resilience does not mean a person is spared from experiencing stress, emotional upheaval, and adversity. Resilience involves the ability to work through emotional pain and suffering. As a counselor, I help teachers, teens, and young adults to build resilience. My goal is to help clients gain the ability to bounce back from any obstacle or challenge and thrive in life. I believe in treating the whole person from an integrative holistic perspective. This is accomplished by tailoring the therapy to the individual.
(469) 770-7908 View (469) 770-7908
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Euseppi Mind Body
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75206
Therapy can help us all navigate the river of life. I have had success working with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, coping with agitation, addictions, codependency, relationship and interpersonal issues, building self-esteem and self-worth, coping with crisis and grief issues. I enjoy helping clients navigate transitions in life such as, marriage, divorce, career or other curve balls often thrown at us. Many of my clients are working through a past history of abuse. I have a strong belief in the mind body connection, so I also find success working with individuals experiencing pain and fatigue.
Therapy can help us all navigate the river of life. I have had success working with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, coping with agitation, addictions, codependency, relationship and interpersonal issues, building self-esteem and self-worth, coping with crisis and grief issues. I enjoy helping clients navigate transitions in life such as, marriage, divorce, career or other curve balls often thrown at us. Many of my clients are working through a past history of abuse. I have a strong belief in the mind body connection, so I also find success working with individuals experiencing pain and fatigue.
(469) 208-4344 View (469) 208-4344
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Whitney Worzer
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, CRC
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75231
I have specialized in mood disorders and chronic illness, adjustment to disability issues and provide career and vocational exploration and direction for many.
If you are having trouble dealing with relationship issues, or need a little help defining your direction in life, or balancing the seemingly overwhelming and endless daily stressors that lead to depression and anxiety, then I am the right person for you.
I have specialized in mood disorders and chronic illness, adjustment to disability issues and provide career and vocational exploration and direction for many.
If you are having trouble dealing with relationship issues, or need a little help defining your direction in life, or balancing the seemingly overwhelming and endless daily stressors that lead to depression and anxiety, then I am the right person for you.
(469) 489-3960 x3 View (469) 489-3960 x3
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Lisa Brune
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75240  (Online Only)
Interested in all areas of mental health, specializing in grief, loss, trauma, anxiety, chronic pain, & interpersonal relationships.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience, licensed both Texas and Louisiana. A graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington, I work with adolescents, adults, and seniors. I see individuals, couples, and families in the Telehealth setting. A Certified Family & Divorce Mediator, my skills and experience allow me to be compassionate, ethical, and effective. I am also certified in Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) which targets managing stress in Critical Incidents and abnormal situations, helping with the “healing process” so that the likelihood of long-term trauma is lessened.
Interested in all areas of mental health, specializing in grief, loss, trauma, anxiety, chronic pain, & interpersonal relationships.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience, licensed both Texas and Louisiana. A graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington, I work with adolescents, adults, and seniors. I see individuals, couples, and families in the Telehealth setting. A Certified Family & Divorce Mediator, my skills and experience allow me to be compassionate, ethical, and effective. I am also certified in Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) which targets managing stress in Critical Incidents and abnormal situations, helping with the “healing process” so that the likelihood of long-term trauma is lessened.
(214) 731-4047 View (214) 731-4047
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Raychel Yearsley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, RYT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75218
Please note I am NOT in-network with ANY insurance. I am licensed in Texas (for in-person and virtual appointments) and Arkansas (for virtual appointments only). We'd be a great fit if you: have an eating disorder/disordered eating and are ready to make progress with recovery, are looking to do EMDR to address trauma or negative life experiences or beliefs, or are a professional looking to find some work/life balance. I also love working with the LGBTQIA+ community and with those who have chronic illness/chronic pain.
Please note I am NOT in-network with ANY insurance. I am licensed in Texas (for in-person and virtual appointments) and Arkansas (for virtual appointments only). We'd be a great fit if you: have an eating disorder/disordered eating and are ready to make progress with recovery, are looking to do EMDR to address trauma or negative life experiences or beliefs, or are a professional looking to find some work/life balance. I also love working with the LGBTQIA+ community and with those who have chronic illness/chronic pain.
(214) 256-1790 View (214) 256-1790
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Dorothy Knoll
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75204
My work with clients who live with chronic pain is also a speciality.
The client and I are partners in developing the skills necessary for managing the stresses of life while determining what a meaningful life looks like for them. Although we look at the past to learn from it, the client and I generally focus on the present and future and the unique strengths of the client. This collaborative model of therapy aids the client in taking more control of their life.
My work with clients who live with chronic pain is also a speciality.
The client and I are partners in developing the skills necessary for managing the stresses of life while determining what a meaningful life looks like for them. Although we look at the past to learn from it, the client and I generally focus on the present and future and the unique strengths of the client. This collaborative model of therapy aids the client in taking more control of their life.
(913) 828-4670 View (913) 828-4670
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Linda Spang O'Toole
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, DBT-LBC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75206
Additionally, I work with High-Conflict Couples and Families, provide pre-marital counseling, and work with clients who suffer from Chronic Pain.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a DBT-Linehan Behavioral Certified Clinician with DALLAS DBT. We specialize in treating Borderline Personality Disorder, Emotion Dysregulation, and Complex PTSD using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), and Complex PE. Additionally, I treat clients suffering from depression, bipolar disorder, mood disorders, anxiety, and chronic pain. I work with Adults, Adolescents, Parents, and Families
Additionally, I work with High-Conflict Couples and Families, provide pre-marital counseling, and work with clients who suffer from Chronic Pain.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a DBT-Linehan Behavioral Certified Clinician with DALLAS DBT. We specialize in treating Borderline Personality Disorder, Emotion Dysregulation, and Complex PTSD using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), and Complex PE. Additionally, I treat clients suffering from depression, bipolar disorder, mood disorders, anxiety, and chronic pain. I work with Adults, Adolescents, Parents, and Families
(972) 918-0170 x4 View (972) 918-0170 x4
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Mark Lynn Beal
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75214
My goal is to guide clients toward an acceptance of themselves, and to a heightened ability to make positive changes in their lives. Instead of avoiding feelings, denying the pain, or trying to self-medicate emotions and memories... I assist clients to discover meaning in life, even when life is painful. I also work with dreams from a Jungian perspective; your dream is about you and about your future. I also believe in the healing power of humor. I am a licensed professional counselor, counselor supervisor, and a licensed minister.
My goal is to guide clients toward an acceptance of themselves, and to a heightened ability to make positive changes in their lives. Instead of avoiding feelings, denying the pain, or trying to self-medicate emotions and memories... I assist clients to discover meaning in life, even when life is painful. I also work with dreams from a Jungian perspective; your dream is about you and about your future. I also believe in the healing power of humor. I am a licensed professional counselor, counselor supervisor, and a licensed minister.
(972) 483-2156 View (972) 483-2156
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Jamie Wilson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75230
I have specialized training in psychological assessments and therapy for families and couples, whom I have helped with challenges such as infertility, pregnancy-related difficulties, step-parenting, child-parent conflict, chronic illness, trauma, loss, divorce, and retirement.
My approach is compassionate, client-centered, and interactive. I view therapy as a partnership between us. Both of us will work hard in order for you to make the changes that you desire and for you to reach your goals. I have worked extensively with individuals, families, and couples and have expertise in treating a variety of challenges, including depression and anxiety, trauma, infertility, postpartum difficulties and stress-related ailments. I offer research-supported treatments to reduce suffering, enrich your relationships, and improve your life.
I have specialized training in psychological assessments and therapy for families and couples, whom I have helped with challenges such as infertility, pregnancy-related difficulties, step-parenting, child-parent conflict, chronic illness, trauma, loss, divorce, and retirement.
My approach is compassionate, client-centered, and interactive. I view therapy as a partnership between us. Both of us will work hard in order for you to make the changes that you desire and for you to reach your goals. I have worked extensively with individuals, families, and couples and have expertise in treating a variety of challenges, including depression and anxiety, trauma, infertility, postpartum difficulties and stress-related ailments. I offer research-supported treatments to reduce suffering, enrich your relationships, and improve your life.
(214) 256-4410 View (214) 256-4410
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Heidi R Mandl
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75201  (Online Only)
Depression, anxiety, insomnia, trauma, relationship issues, and pain management, are just a few examples of what I can help you with.
I am licensed in Texas with two decades of professional work experience. I can help you with stress and anxiety, trauma, abuse, motivation, self esteem, confidence, and depression, as well as relationship conflicts. I believe in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
Depression, anxiety, insomnia, trauma, relationship issues, and pain management, are just a few examples of what I can help you with.
I am licensed in Texas with two decades of professional work experience. I can help you with stress and anxiety, trauma, abuse, motivation, self esteem, confidence, and depression, as well as relationship conflicts. I believe in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
(713) 352-1305 View (713) 352-1305
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Alyssa Nicole Williamson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75205
I’m also parent of a child with Type 1 Diabetes and work extensively with families and individuals experiencing chronic illness.
Hello! If there is a stuck problem or this is your last ditch, I want to take a crack at it. I work outside the box, and specialize in last ditch cases, where chronic illness, trauma, or other complicating factors make traditional treatment less effective. Our team believes that eating disorders are not a choice, but that full recovery is possible with the right support!
I’m also parent of a child with Type 1 Diabetes and work extensively with families and individuals experiencing chronic illness.
Hello! If there is a stuck problem or this is your last ditch, I want to take a crack at it. I work outside the box, and specialize in last ditch cases, where chronic illness, trauma, or other complicating factors make traditional treatment less effective. Our team believes that eating disorders are not a choice, but that full recovery is possible with the right support!
(972) 268-7839 View (972) 268-7839
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Search and Create Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75202  (Online Only)
My mission is to empower all those I serve to achieve their most fulfilling life. I provide strength-based, trauma-informed, & client-centered services to adults, adolescents, couples, & families. If you are seeking support in any of the following areas, I can help: anxiety • depression • loneliness • grief • trauma • relational challenges • ocd • adhd • career challenges • substance use • family issues • technology dependence • chronic pain • work-life balance • processing difficult moods & emotions • resilience • communication • acceptance (of self & others) • healthy boundaries. I work with you to create individualized goals.
My mission is to empower all those I serve to achieve their most fulfilling life. I provide strength-based, trauma-informed, & client-centered services to adults, adolescents, couples, & families. If you are seeking support in any of the following areas, I can help: anxiety • depression • loneliness • grief • trauma • relational challenges • ocd • adhd • career challenges • substance use • family issues • technology dependence • chronic pain • work-life balance • processing difficult moods & emotions • resilience • communication • acceptance (of self & others) • healthy boundaries. I work with you to create individualized goals.
(512) 890-3461 View (512) 890-3461
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Sydney Cole
Psychologist, PsyD, LCP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75205  (Online Only)
Finding help can feel overwhelming, daunting, and scary. It is a vulnerable feeling to trust someone with your deepest insecurities and pain. My goal is to be a soft place to land where you feel compassion and understanding. We all need someone in our lives who will listen without judgment and care for us without conditions. Anxiety, depression, pain, and illness do not have to take away your power any longer. Struggling with mental health can be an all-consuming and isolating experience. You don't have to walk this path alone.
Finding help can feel overwhelming, daunting, and scary. It is a vulnerable feeling to trust someone with your deepest insecurities and pain. My goal is to be a soft place to land where you feel compassion and understanding. We all need someone in our lives who will listen without judgment and care for us without conditions. Anxiety, depression, pain, and illness do not have to take away your power any longer. Struggling with mental health can be an all-consuming and isolating experience. You don't have to walk this path alone.
(972) 573-8367 View (972) 573-8367
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Emily Sledge
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75219  (Online Only)
Does it feel like your head never stops spinning with worries & intrusive thoughts? Have you gone through something terrifying or heartbreaking that makes it difficult to feel safe in your body? Do you experience emotions as either totally overwhelming or almost numb and out of touch? I believe healing is possible and happens best in supportive relationships. You can expect me to listen without judgement, hold space for your pain, support you in your growth, & hopefully even laugh together. We will create a plan that focuses on your challenges & goals and then track your progress regularly to make sure you're seeing the benefits.
Does it feel like your head never stops spinning with worries & intrusive thoughts? Have you gone through something terrifying or heartbreaking that makes it difficult to feel safe in your body? Do you experience emotions as either totally overwhelming or almost numb and out of touch? I believe healing is possible and happens best in supportive relationships. You can expect me to listen without judgement, hold space for your pain, support you in your growth, & hopefully even laugh together. We will create a plan that focuses on your challenges & goals and then track your progress regularly to make sure you're seeing the benefits.
(469) 848-4633 View (469) 848-4633
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.