Chronic Pain therapists in Merced, California CA
Dr Pamela Helen Polcyn
Marriage and Family Therapist, Phd, MFT
I specialize in the treatment of Anxiety Disorders including Generalized, Panic , Separation and Agoraphobia.
33 Years Experience
Lori Karny
Therapist, LCSW Psychotherapist
Do you suffer chronic pain, conditions associated with age, migraines, seizure disorder - or any other chronic illness? Developing new strategies to cope with your situation can help you feel more empowered.
35 Years Experience
Jean-Marie Bottequin
Life Coach, WAPP
"Mindfulness" is now successfully used as behavioral therapy.
In psychotherapy, "mindfulness" is now successfully used as behavioral therapy. Mindfulness means to direct one's attention deliberately and not judgmental to the conscious experience of the moment. The patient learns to pay attention to the body functions such as breathing in the course of psychotherapy and deals with a positive purpose in life. In this way he perceives the "negative" things or the illness as no longer so impairing and directs his thoughts towards health. As examples one can mention the syndrome of restless legs: Patients experienced the painful "leg fidgeting" after performing the mindfulness exercises as no longer so impairing. The integration of "mindfulness" is particularly helpful in the treatment of depression.
Apart from "mindfulness", probably more elements of psychotherapy can be used to focus on health and physical recovery.
A polarization between academic medicine and mental Healing is not useful. Rather, a simultaneous application of common medicine and spiritual healing to improve the state of health and the course of patients' disease. I would therefore like to call for this, to cooperate even more closely between the disciplines in the medical and complementary medicine sector.
20 Years Experience
Amanda "Mandy" Barnes
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Chronic pain and the challenges associated with it
7 Years Experience
Liv Hua
Life Coach, Board Certified Coach from the Centre of Credentialing Education , PhD in Educational Psychology from the Department of Education and Counselling Psychology, McGill University
As someone who has navigated the complexities of chronic illness firsthand, my journey with scoliosis has equipped me with a deep understanding of pain and the challenges it brings. My expertise is not just professional; it's personal. I draw upon the latest therapeutic research and my own experiences to offer strategies that are genuinely attuned to managing chronic conditions. With a focus on innovative treatments and practical, day-to-day coping mechanisms, I am committed to guiding others through their journey towards managing pain and improving their quality of life. Let me share with you the insights and strategies that have helped me, as we work together towards a better understanding and management of your condition.
1 Years Experience