A Psychological Treatment To Solve Adolescent Chronic Pain and Functional Neurological Disorder

Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS)
Guiding towards the recovery
A concussion is a head injury (also known as a mild traumatic brain injury), which is caused by a blow to the head. Sometimes you can get a concussion without hitting your head or losing consciousness.
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If you sustained a concussion and have persistent symptoms, such as headache, sleep disturbance, low energy, poor concentration, visual disturbance, or mood swings, weeks or months after the injury, you may have PCS.
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I'm glad you arrived here. Read below and see if my treatment method might help you.

Recovery can take time
Did you know...
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Over 3 million concussions occur each year in the U.S.
Concussion is the most common traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Children and adolescents can take a longer time to heal from concussion compared to adults
~55% youth with concussion complain long-term cognitive impairment
Risk of suicide ideation is 2-3 times higher with PCS
~30% youth with concussion has a new onset psychiatric disorder
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If this is you, you may benefit from talking to a specialist who listens and understands what you are going through with no judgment.
I help you get better, so you can get back to life
PCS can be controversial and frustrating, but I am here to help you.
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I offer a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), biofeedback treatment, hypnosis, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) approaches.
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I also work with your parents, medical providers, and school, so we can work as a team.
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My goal is to help you build skills to address the symptoms, so you can enjoy your life again.

A Message to Parents
Integrating teamwork and advocacy
If you are a parent whose child suffers from chronic illness, I'm glad you arrived here.
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Working with parents is a critical and essential part of my treatment approach. I always meet with the parents at the initial visit and periodically throughout the treatment.
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My goal is to:
Educate you about your child's medical condition
Help you support your child's recovery process
Promote your child's normal daily activities with your help
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I offer consultations with the parents when their child is ambivalent about seeing a specialist.