Pain & Health Stress

Areas of Focus:

Evidence-Based Approaches:

Evidence-Based Approaches:

Chronic Pain: Conditions such as fibromyalgia, arthritis, or migraines that impact mood, sleep, and functioning.
Somatic Symptom Disorder: Persistent physical symptoms that cause distress and worry
Illness Anxiety Disorder: Fear of having or developing a serious illness despite medical reassurance.
Functional Neurological Symptoms (Conversion Disorder): Unexplained neurological symptoms such as weakness, tremors, or non-epileptic seizures.
Coping with Chronic Illness: Support in adjusting to lifestyle changes and medical challenges.
Health-Related Stress: Workplace, relationship, and daily stress linked to health.
Behavior Change & Wellness: Weight management, smoking cessation, or adopting healthier routines.

Evidence-Based Approaches:

Evidence-Based Approaches:

Evidence-Based Approaches:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Pain Management: Shift unhelpful thought patterns that can amplify pain or health anxiety
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR): Build awareness and reduce distress related to pain or physical symptoms.
Behavioral Activation: Re-engage in meaningful activities despite pain or illness.
Motivational Interviewing (MI): Support for making and sustaining healthy behavior changes.
Psychoeducation & Coping Skills: understand how symptoms work and learn effective management techniques.

What to Expect:

Evidence-Based Approaches:

What to Expect:

Comprehensive Assessment: identify health challenges, symptom patterns, and emotional responses.
Personalized Treatment Plan: strategies tailored to your needs, lifestyle, and health concerns.
Practical Skills Training: tools to manage flare-ups, reduce anxiety, and improve resilience.
Ongoing Support: guidance in applying strategies and maintaining progress over time.