Therapy for Chronic Pain
Specialized chronic pain treatment including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and pain reprocessing therapy (PRT) in person in Broomfield and online throughout Colorado
Chronic pain is defined as pain that persists for greater than 3 months. It may fluctuate and can occur in all parts of your body. It can include aching, burning, shooting, stinging, and/or throbbing sensations.
Of course, pain is an important sensation to your body. It informs you when something is wrong like an alarm. It is helpful for when you put your hand on the stove and need to remove it quickly, and not as helpful when the alarm goes on for weeks, months or even years!
As you know, chronic pain can take a toll on your physical and mental health and can impact all realms in your life. With up to 67% of patients with chronic pain also meeting criteria for a psychiatric disorder (Annagur et al, 2014).
Some common types of chronic pain include:
Arthritis
Back pain
Cancer related pain
Fibromyalgia
Headahces
Neuropathic pain
Recent studies suggest that approximately 20% of US adults experience chronic pain (Rickard et al., 2023).
You are NOT alone, and you do not need to suffer in silence.
Perhaps you are reaching out today because:
You are sick of not being able to do what you want to do because of your pain.
You ma feel your world getting smaller and your life is passing you by due to pain.
You notice that your feeling more anxious, depressed, frustrated or irritable because of your pain.
You feel like you have tried every treatment under the sun and are still suffering.
You feel burdened by the amount of medications you are on and their side effects and you are looking for an alternative as you would like to cut down.
You are hoping to avoid yet another surgery.
I have over a decade of experience working with individuals with pain from a psychosocial perspective. I am certified in Pain Reprocessing Therapy and Empowered Relief. I have extensive post-doctoral training in cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy for pain. Most recently, I played an integral role in the development of a multidisciplinary cancer pain clinic. I have been an invited speaker and have published in this domain. I am able to complete pre-surgical evaluations for pain neuromodulation procedures including spinal cord stimulators.
As an expert in pain psychology,
You may be wondering how this expertise translates to your experience?
I have the expertise to create an integrative treatment plans that fits your needs. As a health psychologist, I am well-versed in the impact of many medical diagnoses on chronic pain. I am able to coordinate with your entire health team, as needed. When you work with me, you won’t have to explain certain health issues, I already have this knowledge.
It’s not your job to educate me. It is my job to support you during this time.