CHRONIC PAIN PSYCHOLOGIST
Edmonton, Alberta
You're tired. And not just physically, but mentally and emotionally as well. Living with chronic pain isn't just about the physical pain. It's the way it feels like it's holding you back. It's the guilt you feel when you have to cancel plans (again). It's the frustration of being told "it must be all in your head." And it's the loneliness that sets in when people just don't get it.
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You've probably seen so many doctors and specialists, and yet the pain persists. And with it comes a growing sense of hopelessness
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Maybe you wake up and brace yourself for the day ahead and how your body will feel.
Maybe you long for the person you were before this pain came along.
Maybe you avoid things you used to love, fearing these activities might make the pain even worse.
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HOW THERAPY CAN HELP
If this sounds like you....you are not alone.
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I work with individuals just like you - people living with chronic pain who just want their life back! You want to get back to feeling like the old you, even if the pain doesn't magically disappear.
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Using evidence based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness and somatic based techniques, I can help you to:
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reconnect with what matters most to you
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better understand your pain
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learn strategies that help you live a fulfilling life alongside your pain, rather than being defined by it
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quiet the negative and anxious thoughts for a more peaceful mind​
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This goes beyond talk therapy - it is grounded in both compassion and science. And it will provide you with tools for your day to day life.
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POTENTIAL BENEFITS
greater insight into the role your brain plays in your experience of pain
learn and implement specific tools, skills, and strategies to manage your level of pain
safely return to meaningful activities
improved relationships with family and friends
improved mood and increased levels of happiness
a more hopeful outlook for the future
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Ready to schedule an appointment? Click the Book button below, or complete the Contact Form to schedule a free consultation.
