Any type of psychotherapy can be used in combination with medication, other non-medication pain management strategies or as an alternative to medication. In fact, current pain management approaches and experts encourage a multidisciplinary, integrated care approach.
I have experience working with clients who experience chronic pain and/or illness, especially cancers and inflammatory conditions, i.e. lupus, chronic fatigue, PCOS, endometriosis.
Psychologist, PhD Clinical Psychology, Masters in Marriage Family Therapy
Dr Roberts has specialised training in working with chronic pain and has worked in two major pain clinics. She trained at the University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Centre in the medical school, one of the top 10 medical schools in the United States, completing rotations through oncology, cardiology, bariatrics and endocrinology. Few mental health practitioners have the medical knowledge to competently assist patients in navigating complex medical condiitions. Dr Roberts' knowledge of medicine and the intricacies of the medical system is comprehensive gained from having worked in several hospitals systems throughout the United States.