Chronic Pain therapists in Kansas City, Missouri MO
Chronic Pain or Illness
Dr. Ann Becker-Schutte; Healthy Balanced Life Psychology, LLC
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Our physical and emotional health are intimately connected. When you are living a body that is unreliable or in pain, that can create relationship stress, depression and anxiety. Throughout my career, I have focused on the unique challenges faced by patients or caregivers who are coping with serious illness.
21 Years Experience
Chronic Pain or Illness
Sala Psychology
Psychologist
We help individuals struggling with chronic illness. Strategies that we incorporate in my treatment include managing pain, dealing with emotional challenges, body image, and navigating relationship challenges.
3 Years Experience
Chronic Pain or Illness
Alan Brandis, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist
Typically, Chronic Pain Syndrome patients come to see a psychologist after being seen by a number of other health professionals to no avail, including internal medicine physicians, orthopedists, surgeons, orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, physical therapists, chiropractors, acupuncturists, emergency room doctors (for late-night injections of powerful pain killing drugs) and others. Typically, a Chronic Pain evaluation consists of several approaches to discovering which factors play the largest role in maintaining the pain. We ask patients to keep a Pain Diary for a week or two, which helps us pinpoint which activities or emotional states are related to an increase in pain level. This also helps us observe how they are actually taking their medications. We may also perform psychological testing to determine any underlying causes of depression or anxiety which should be treated in addition to the Chronic Pain and which could be helping to maintain it. At least one Family Session is held to explore whether there have been unconscious payoffs within the family for being in pain.
34 Years Experience
Chronic Pain or Illness
Michelle Peacock
Psychologist, PhD
Chronic pain or illness can impact every aspect of your life. In addition to CBT and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, biofeedback can provide relief to suffering and an increased ability to function and focus on other areas of life.
19 Years Experience
Chronic Pain or Illness
Anna DiNoto
Psychologist, PsyD, LMHC, PSYPACT - Licensed Psychologist
When this is a presentation for our patients, we look to better understand what may be contributing to this. If this is something that wants to be addressed, and if so, how and when. Pacing is the key here.
13 Years Experience