Chronic Pain therapists in Crystal City, Texas TX
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
Discovery Mental Health Counseling
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Mental Health Counselor
We personalize your treatment based on your unique needs. We treat children, teens, and adults with chronic pain or illness, assisting clients to express their feelings caused by their condition, and assisting you to look for strength-based approaches to dealing with day-to-day struggles.
16 Years Experience
Chronic Pain or Illness
Lea Purczinsky
Pre-Licensed Professional, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
No one likes to feel sick... but what do you do when pain or illness is chronic? How do you not only cope, but choose to thrive and live life, even in the face of a lifelong diagnosis? Together we can face the grief, anger, or fear that you may be experiencing, and together navigate the story you are living. Lea practices from a trauma informed approach, and ultilizes modalities including EMDR.
1 Years Experience
Chronic Pain or Illness
Jason Carlettini
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
I have the privilege of seeing tremendous results using my training, experience, and resources with those I have the honor of working with who have the challenge of chronic pain or illness.
4 Years Experience
Chronic Pain or Illness
Dennis Patrick Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Having experienced chronic pain for several years, including a lower back 4 disc injury in Iraq in 2009, Dennis has a little bit of
insight about this topic. Contact Dennis for a 15min free phone consultation to better determine if this is a good fit for you.
5 Years Experience