Behavioral health
We offer many psychological services, both in conjunction with our treatment programs and on an as needed basis. Many factors influence the experience of pain, which may be different for everyone. The pain experience may be a very personal one, but it can also be impacted by larger societal factors. Additionally, changes in functioning, role (societal, social, or family), daily routines, job status, and sleep disturbance may contribute to chronic pain. These factors can cause distress which may also increase pain.
Behavioral Health
Psychological Services
The North Texas Pain Recovery Center offers many psychological services, both in conjunction with our treatment programs and on an as needed basis.
Pre-Surgical Psychological Testing
Pre-surgical psychological testing is a specialized assessment designed to give the referring physician information on how the patient’s psychological condition may enhance or interfere with his/her postsurgical recovery.
Psychological Counseling
Individual psychotherapy is available to help patients who are suffering from depression, anxiety or other types of psychological conditions.
Vocational Counseling
Vocational counseling is available to help patients make decisions about changing jobs or choosing a vocation they will enjoy and have the ability to adequately perform.
Psychological Testing
A variety of testing can be performed to assess a patient’s psychological functioning.
Vocational Assessment
A variety of testing including interest inventories, personality tests, IQ tests and aptitude tests, help provide direction to patients regarding jobs they would enjoy and adequately perform.
Cranial Stimulator
Electrically treating the brain to reduce the symptoms of depression, anxiety and insomnia. During each treatment session, the brain is stimulated to release neurochemicals needed for healthy mood and sleep, reduce cortisol and regulate brainwave activity.
Hypnosis
Hypnosis is available to help patient control the intensity and duration of their and to assist in overall relaxation and sleep.
Biofeedback Training
Biofeedback training is used to help patients gain control over a physical process previously considered to be automatic. NTPRC utilizes electromyogram (EMG) biofeedback, peripheral skin temperature biofeedback, and galvanic skin response (GSR) biofeedback to help patients control stress, reduce back and neck pain, decrease migraine headaches, and treat certain circulatory disorders, such as Raynaud’s disease.
Relaxation Training
Autogenic and progressive muscle relaxation training are available to assist a patient in stress management and lowering their overall level of arousal.