Coping Resource Center

Chronic Pain Therapy

A compassionate approach to helping you find chronic pain relief and reclaim your life.

Chronic pain therapy can help you:

Living with chronic pain is debilitating

Living with chronic pain can be both physically and emotionally taxing.

Pain is not just a physical sensation, but a complex experience that affects every aspect of your life. You feel like you are falling apart, confused about who you are and where your life is headed. All you want to do is get back to the person you used to be and the things you used to enjoy without the burden of chronic pain tying you down.

You don’t have to go through this alone.

CHRONIC PAIN THERAPY IN TEXAS

What Exactly Is Chronic Pain?

Chronic pain is defined as persistent pain and discomfort that lasts for six months or longer. Unlike suffering from a broken bone or wound, where you expect to improve and return to normal; chronic pain can persist even after the initial injury has healed. Or perhaps the problem causing the pain does not have a straightforward solution and you feel like you have nowhere to go; you are told you just need to accept it and move on. The medications you are taking only provide short-term relief and you don’t want to overmedicate yourself and feel like a zombie.

You may feel exhausted, have difficulty sleeping, or struggle to find a comfortable position. Emotionally you might experience feelings of grief, sadness, worry about the future, or even self-pity; believing that you are a burden on others. You are barely able to do anything, yet you still feel completely worn out.

While medical intervention can help relieve chronic pain, psychological treatment can have a significant impact on your healing process. At The Coping Resource Center, we help you understand and manage the thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that come as a result of chronic pain, helping you cope more effectively and reduce the intensity of your pain.

How Do I Know If I Have Chronic Pain?

Chronic pain encompasses so many different underlying medical conditions that it can be difficult to come up with a single definition. However, if you are suffering from pain in your body that will not go away, and causes distress and interference in your life; you are likely struggling with chronic pain.

While the experience of pain differs from person to person, some common symptoms include:

Continual discomfort or pain lasting six months or longer, including burning, stabbing, stinging, gnawing, sharp, shooting, or aching sensations in the body
Feeling worn out all the time, struggling to sleep, and never being able to find a comfortable position
Physical limitations and difficulty performing daily tasks, along with muscle stiffness or tension, and a restricted range of motion

Emotional struggles such as sadness, anxiety, or frustration, along with difficulty concentrating or remembering things, and feeling overwhelmed by simple tasks
Sensitivity in affected areas to touch, temperature, or pressure, coupled with changes in appetite or weight fluctuations, and thinking that you are a burden to others
Constantly worrying about making the pain worse, and experiencing a decreased quality of life and overall well-being

Chronic pain can manifest differently for each person, and symptoms can vary in intensity and duration. If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, please reach out to us today so that we can help guide you in effectively managing them and moving forward with your life.

THERAPY FOR CHRONIC PAIN IN TEXAS

How Chronic Pain Therapy Can Help

Our approach to chronic pain therapy is comprehensive. We provide you with a thorough assessment to get a better idea of which approaches will best fit your needs. We use a combination of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and relaxation strategies to help you better manage your pain and move forward with your life.

Through this process, you can develop healthier coping strategies, regain control over your life, and ultimately reduce the power chronic pain has over you.

Chronic pain therapy can help you:

Gain control over your pain

In therapy, we help you develop practical strategies to manage your pain in a way that makes the pain feel predictable and controllable. Through learning to moderate your activity levels, engage in relaxation, or other coping strategies, you will feel like you have the tools you need to navigate your day-to-day life.

Manage negative emotions associated with pain

When people are in pain it is normal for them to worry about when the pain will end, or whether or not they will have to live with the pain for the rest of their lives. Using techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy, you will be able to combat these worries and distressing thoughts commonly associated with pain and find peace of mind.

Manage stress

We give you the resources and strategies to manage the stress linked to pain and everyday life so that you can experience a sense of calm, and mitigate symptoms that could exacerbate pain. We want you to feel ready to tackle the stress, anxiety, and worry that are often associated with pain.

Reduce your reliance on medications

We teach you strategies that are proven to help reduce the intensity of your pain and help you live a more fulfilling life. Be better equipped with a variety of tools that you can use to distract yourself from pain when it flares up. Learn relaxation techniques such as meditation, mindfulness, visualization, and others to lower the level and intensity of your pain.

Return a sense of normalcy to your life

Surprisingly many of the activities you enjoyed before being diagnosed with pain are still within reach. With the guidance of your therapist, you can develop a plan to get back to the things you used to enjoy. Your therapist will help you to think outside the box to come up with solutions to help you engage in activities without exacerbating your pain. You will reconnect with what matters to you to build a fulfilling life. You will once again feel productive and fulfilled.

Achieve peace of mind

We offer a safe and supportive space for you to explore your emotions and experiences related to chronic pain without judgment. By addressing fears and anxieties, therapy encourages a sense of tranquillity and inner peace allowing you to nurture resilience and achieve improved well-being. Through therapy, you can develop coping mechanisms to handle chronic pain symptoms and attain a sense of calm.

New Program: Relief in Reach–CBT for Chronic Pain

Feel more in control of your pain and your life.

Our new 10-week chronic pain program blends proven CBT strategies with compassionate support to help you manage symptoms, reduce overwhelm, and reconnect with what matters.

Includes 12 sessions, a chronic pain workbook, and a personalized pain analysis.

You’ve come to the right place.

Book online or contact us.

ABOUT US

Why Work With
Coping Resource Center

We believe therapy should be action-oriented. It’s not just what happens inside the session but how it applies to your life outside of therapy.

Our goal is to provide you with the support and tools you need to create meaningful change in your life!

Dr. Liz Ross | Founder

PH.D.
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

Our practice is built on:

Integrity

We’re committed to offering you the most advanced and effective treatments tailored to your needs. We invest in the latest tools and treatment options, including virtual reality for exposure therapy, to ensure you receive the highest standard of care.

EMPATHY

Our clinicians understand what you’re facing. We listen, believe, and validate your experiences. If you’ve faced medical issues or trauma that others might have dismissed we offer the support you need to overcome challenges and live with peace of mind.

Collaboration

We help you get the results you need. You are the center of your own care, and we offer practical tools and strategies to help you cope with and manage each challenge that arises. We work as a team to ensure you are matched with the best therapist for your care.

We offer real human connection, grounded in science and focused on results.

OUR THERAPY TEAM

Match With A Chronic Pain Therapist

Dr. Liz Ross

PH.D.
LICENSED CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST, FOUNDER

Danielle Carr

PH.D.
LICENSED CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

Christopher Krause

M.A.
SUPERVISED THERAPIST | CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY DOCTORAL STUDENT

Elaine Sun

M.A..
SUPERVISED THERAPIST | COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY DOCTORAL STUDENT

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How Chronic Pain Therapy Works

By using effective, evidence-based modalities such as CBT & ACT, we give you the tools and support you need to create a fulfilling life free from the limitations of chronic pain.

1 We look at the whole you

2 We get clear on a direction

3 We help you move forward

CHRONIC PAIN THERAPY IN TEXAS

Questions About Chronic Pain Therapy

Does this mean that the pain is all in my head?

No, getting psychological help for long-lasting pain doesn’t mean your pain is all in your head or caused by mental issues. We believe chronic pain usually comes from a physical problem. Sometimes even after the medical issue has resolved the pain is still there. While the pain is likely from a physical cause, we know psychological factors can affect how bad it feels. Our aim is to tackle those factors to help you find relief and manage the pain long-term.

How are the mind and body related?

Often pain and mood affect each other. This means that pain can cause a lot of distress in your life, and when you are in distress your pain can feel worse. Stress, anxiety, sadness, depression, anger, and frustration all make you feel worse both mentally and physically. By learning ways to improve your mood, you can feel better overall and decrease the intensity of your pain.

How long will treatment take?

Usually, treatment lasts for about 10-12 sessions, but it can be different for each person depending on what they need and how fast they want to go. Our treatment is flexible, so we can adjust it based on what works best for you. It’s important to keep going regularly to get the best results. At first, we’ll meet every week, but as you start feeling better, we can meet less often. The goal is for you to finish treatment feeling better and ready to move forward. But if you ever need to come back for a check-up or extra support, we’re here for you.

Will you be able to take my pain away completely?

Pain is a necessary function of the body that alerts us to any tissue damage. Without pain, we would not know when we are sick or hurt. The goal of this treatment is to better manage pain that is no longer serving a purpose and to help you build a richer, fuller, more meaningful life.

Will this really work?

Our team is specially trained to teach you strategies that have been scientifically proven to help those struggling with chronic pain get relief, improve their mood, and enhance their quality of life. While there are no guarantees, we feel confident that if you are willing to incorporate these strategies into your daily routine you will start to see improvement quickly.

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With support, things can get better

It may feel like you’ve been dealing with chronic pain for so long that it has become a part of your persona, and you forget what life was like without it.

Because every person and situation is different, we can’t guarantee a specific timeline or results. However, with time and consistency, you may notice that you:

No longer feel like chronic pain is controlling your life
Become more active
Sleep more soundly
Rely less on medications & substances to control your pain
Are able to enjoy life free from thoughts of pain
Feel good about yourself
Enjoy your life again

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Take The First Step

If you’re ready to get started, you can book online using our secure booking platform.

Have questions? Schedule a free 15 minute consultation, submit a message via our contact form, or call us.

Please note: Not all our therapists can be booked online. If you’re unable to book with a specific provider, please contact us via the contact form or by phone.

Fill out the contact form and we will be in touch ASAP.

THERAPY FOR CHRONIC PAIN IN TEXAS

Coping Resource Center

The support you need to get back to the things you used to enjoy without the fear and worry associated with pain.

Coping Resource Center

Chronic Pain Therapy

A compassionate approach to helping you find chronic pain relief and reclaim your life.

Chronic pain therapy can help you:

Effectively cope with chronic pain

Improve your quality of life

Restore hope for the future

Living with chronic pain is debilitating

You don’t have to go through this alone.

CHRONIC PAIN THERAPY IN TEXAS

What Exactly Is Chronic Pain?

How Do I Know If I Have Chronic Pain?

THERAPY FOR CHRONIC PAIN IN TEXAS

How Chronic Pain Therapy Can Help

Chronic pain therapy can help you:

New Program: Relief in Reach–CBT for Chronic Pain

Feel more in control of your pain and your life.

You’ve come to the right place.

ABOUT US

Why Work With Coping Resource Center

Integrity

EMPATHY

Collaboration

OUR THERAPY TEAM

Match With A Chronic Pain Therapist

Coping Resource Center

How Chronic Pain Therapy Works

1

We look at the whole you

2

We get clear on a direction

3

We help you move forward

CHRONIC PAIN THERAPY IN TEXAS

Questions About Chronic Pain Therapy

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With support, things can get better

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