go beyond traditional talk therapy
Effective therapy for chronic pain, anxiety & tauma
You’ve tried everything you can to feel better, but nothing’s sticking.
When it comes to treating chronic pain, anxiety, and trauma, innovative therapies offer distinct advantages. By targeting the underlying mechanisms, these therapies often lead to faster and more lasting relief compared to traditional talk therapy alone.
What is Pain Reprocessing Therapy?
Based on Neuroscience: PRT is rooted in the understanding that chronic pain often stems from the brain misinterpreting signals from the body, even in the absence of tissue damage.
Retrains the Brain: PRT teaches individuals to view pain signals as less threatening and to reframe their perception of pain.
Mind-Body Techniques: It utilizes various techniques such as mindfulness, somatic tracking, and cognitive restructuring to change the brain's response to pain.
Active Participation: PRT emphasizes the active participation of the individual in their healing process, empowering them to take control of their pain experience.
Promising Results: Research has shown PRT to be effective in reducing chronic pain for many individuals, even in cases where other treatments have failed.
What is EMDR?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a well-established psychotherapy that has been proven effective in treating trauma, PTSD, and other mental health conditions. It is now also recognized for its potential to address chronic pain. EMDR uses bilateral stimulation to help the brain process old traumatic memories effectively.
EMDR for chronic pain: EMDR can help reduce pain intensity and improve the quality of life for individuals with chronic pain. It works by addressing the emotional and psychological components of pain, such as fear, anxiety, and traumatic memories associated with pain.
EMDR for PTSD: EMDR is considered a gold-standard treatment for PTSD. It can help individuals process traumatic memories, reduce PTSD symptoms, and improve overall well-being.
Benefits of EMDR: EMDR can help individuals:
Reduce pain intensity and interference with daily life
Alleviate PTSD symptoms like flashbacks, nightmares, and hypervigilance
Decrease anxiety, depression, and stress
Enhance emotional regulation and coping skills
Improve sleep and overall quality of life
If you're struggling with chronic pain, PTSD, or other mental health challenges, EMDR therapy may be a powerful tool for healing.
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
CBT is a short-term, goal-oriented therapy that helps individuals identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to emotional distress and mental health problems.
In our sessions, we will…
Identify negative thoughts: We'll work together to recognize unhelpful thought patterns that contribute to your distress.
Challenge those thoughts: We'll examine the evidence for and against these thoughts, learning to question their validity.
Develop healthier thinking patterns: We'll practice replacing negative thoughts with more balanced and realistic ones.
Learn coping skills: We'll explore and practice healthy coping mechanisms to manage difficult emotions and situations.
Set goals: We'll identify specific, achievable goals for your therapy and track your progress.
Practice new skills: We'll apply what you've learned in therapy to real-life situations, building confidence and resilience.
