The behavioral medicine and health psychology department at Pain and Rehabilitative Consultants Medical Group has highly qualified and licensed psychologists with strong backgrounds in the behavioral and psychological aspect of chronic pain syndrome. Behavioral Medicine and Health Psychology recognizes that there is often a strong psychological and behavioral component in chronic pain. Pain is often compounded by frustration, anxiety, anger, and isolation. Behavioral Medicine and Health Psychology uses many techniques including, but not limited to teaching coping skills, biofeedback, psychotherapy, guided imagery, and meditation. The Department of psychology will develop a plan for each patient focusing on the optimal treatment to rebuild, reconnect and restore a productive lifestyle centered on wellness, self help,and reintegration back into the community.
