Individual Therapy

Psychotherapy is provided by two licensed clinical health psychologists who have specialized experience treating a wide array of physical and mental health problems and are also a part of our Pain Management Program staff. Cognitive/behavioral therapy is used to help patients more effectively manage their mood, stress, pain and/or other stress-related health problems and is tailored to meet the specific needs of each patient. The Pain Management Program psychologists will generally meet with outpatients on a weekly basis. Using a biopsychosocial approach, psychologists teach individual coping skills and integrate pain management strategies into family, vocational and recreational domains.

While a patient is enrolled in the Pain Management Program, they will be provided an average of two psychotherapy sessions per week. Involvement of family members in therapy is strongly encouraged since family relationships play a substantial role in a person’s pain experience.