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Expert Chronic Pain Treatment in Los Angeles
Pain Psychology Center is dedicated to transforming the treatment of chronic pain through targeted psychotherapy. Founded on the principle that chronic pain often stems from psychophysiologic processes rather than structural causes, we specialize in Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), a scientifically validated approach that rewires neural pathways to deactivate pain signals. Our team of licensed, accredited therapists combines evidence-based techniques like CBT, ISTDP, and hypnotherapy with personalized care, addressing symptoms ranging from back pain to fibromyalgia.With a foundation in rigorous research, including a landmark University of Colorado Boulder study demonstrating 98% patient improvement, we prioritize client-centered care, self-compassion, and nervous system safety. Our mission extends beyond individual treatment to advancing public and professional education about neuroplastic pain mechanisms, ensuring accessible, compassionate solutions for those seeking lasting relief.
Services
Pain Reprocessing Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy
Hypnotherapy
Guided Meditation
Highlights and features
- We offer Pain Reprocessing Therapy validated by a University of Colorado Boulder study with 98% improvement rates.
- Our therapists are licensed, accredited, and experienced in treating chronic symptoms.
- We combine CBT, ISTDP, and mindfulness for personalized, holistic care.
- Our team includes pioneers in neuroimaging research on chronic pain treatment.
- We provide flexible virtual and in-office sessions tailored to individual needs.
What people say
98% improvement
Effective therapy
Personalized care
Compassionate team
Lasting relief
Services
Pain Reprocessing Therapy
Pain Reprocessing Therapy is a neuroscience-based approach that retrains the brain to deactivate chronic pain signals. This method combines cognitive restructuring, mindfulness, and somatic awareness to address psychophysiologic pain origins. Backed by clinical research showing 98% patient improvement, PRT offers lasting relief for conditions like fibromyalgia, migraines, and back pain through personalized, evidence-driven sessions.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy identifies and modifies negative thought patterns contributing to chronic pain perception. By integrating behavioral experiments and cognitive restructuring, CBT helps patients develop coping strategies and reduce pain-related anxiety. This approach enhances self-compassion and emotional regulation, addressing both psychological and physical symptoms in a structured, goal-oriented framework.
Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy
ISTDP accelerates emotional processing to resolve underlying psychological conflicts linked to chronic pain. Through focused exploration of suppressed emotions and defense mechanisms, this therapy fosters rapid symptom relief. It emphasizes therapist-client collaboration to uncover unconscious patterns, promoting neuroplastic changes that reduce pain intensity and improve emotional well-being.
Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapy induces a trance state to access subconscious processes influencing chronic pain perception. By reframing pain narratives and reinforcing positive suggestions, this technique reduces neural pain signals. Combined with mindfulness, it enhances relaxation and self-awareness, offering complementary support for patients undergoing comprehensive pain reprocessing programs.
Guided Meditation
Guided meditation cultivates present-moment awareness to reduce pain-related stress and hyperarousal. Through structured breathing exercises and body scans, patients learn to observe pain sensations without judgment. This practice promotes nervous system regulation, decreases inflammation markers, and complements other therapies by reinforcing neuroplasticity during chronic pain recovery programs.
People
Alan Gordon
Founder
Alan Gordon is a Los Angeles-based psychotherapist who developed Pain Reprocessing Therapy. He completed a neuroimaging study with the University of Colorado-Boulder and has been featured in major media outlets. Gordon authored 'The Way Out,' a book on chronic pain treatment.
Vanessa Blackstone
Executive Director
Vanessa Blackstone co-authored 'The Pain Reprocessing Therapy Workbook' and lectures at UCLA. She integrates CBT with mindfulness practices, drawing from personal recovery experience with migraines and IBS to help clients build self-trust and emotional flexibility.
Sherry Del Campo
Clinical Director
Sherry Del Campo specializes in chronic pain treatment after overcoming spinal injury-related pain using PRT. She emphasizes self-compassion and holistic approaches, helping clients heal both mind and body through personalized therapeutic strategies.
John Gasienica
Director of Clinical Research
John Gasienica conducts PRT research with the University of Colorado and US Department of Veterans Affairs. He combines contemporary methodologies with a lighthearted approach to treat pain, anxiety, and depression, drawing from his personal chronic pain recovery journey.
Paulina Soble
Founder of PRT Center
Paulina Soble built the Pain Reprocessing Therapy Center after private practice success. She integrates cognitive and psychodynamic theories to help clients deactivate brain fear signals, emphasizing self-compassion as essential for chronic pain recovery and personal growth.
Questions
What is Pain Reprocessing Therapy?
PRT is a neuroscience-based treatment that retrains the brain to deactivate chronic pain signals through cognitive and somatic techniques.
How effective is your treatment for chronic pain?
98% of patients improved in clinical trials, with 66% achieving pain-free or near-pain-free outcomes.
Do you offer virtual therapy sessions?
Yes, we provide flexible virtual and in-office sessions with licensed therapists nationwide.
What conditions do you treat?
We specialize in chronic pain conditions including back pain, fibromyalgia, migraines, and neuroplastic symptoms.
Are your therapists licensed and experienced?
All therapists are licensed, certified in PRT, and have extensive experience in chronic pain treatment.
