Pain Management
Looking for a psychologist in the Pittsburgh area to help with chronic pain?
Pittsburgh Psychological Wellness helps individuals with chronic pain to better manage their pain and help them live a fulfilling life.
Are you or your teenage child struggling with:
chronic pain
functional abdominal pain, IBS, functional dyspepsia, abdominal migraines, or chronic stomachaches
migraines or headaches
complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)/ reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD)
amplified musculoskeletal pain syndrome (AMPS)
fibromyalgia
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
hypermobility
PPW has experience working with individuals experiencing pain due to these medical conditions. PPW specializes in helping women manage stress, anxiety, and mood concerns related to chronic pain or other chronic medical illness.
PPW uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help individuals with chronic pain:
improve functioning and quality of life
adopt active ways to cope with challenges related to chronic pain
learn relaxation techniques to decrease stress and muscle tension
increase engagement in rewarding and meaningful activities
identify less helpful thoughts and then increase focus on balanced, useful beliefs
pace behavior to accomplish tasks in a thoughtful and sensible way
process challenging emotions that can occur with chronic pain, such as anxiety, irritability, and depressed mood
PPW understands that chronic pain can negatively impact many areas of your life including your job, school, relationships, mood, and sleep.
By contacting PPW, you can work with someone who specializes in pain management and can help you to address your pain and the challenges that come with it! Schedule a free phone consultation today to learn how PPW can specifically help you with your chronic pain.
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