Here at the North Texas Pain Recovery Center we offer many psychological services, both in conjunction with our treatment programs and on an as needed basis. 

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Psychological Counseling

Individual psychotherapy is available to help patients who are suffering from depression, anxiety or other types of psychological conditions.
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Psychological Testing
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​ A variety of testing can be performed to assess a patient’s psychological functioning.
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Pre-Surgical Psychological Testing
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​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.

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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.

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.
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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.
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Hypnosis
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​Hypnosis is available to help patient control the intensity and duration of their and to assist in overall relaxation and sleep.

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Relaxation Training

Autogenic and progressive muscle relaxation training are available to assist a patient in stress management and lowering their overall level of arousal.

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