Individual Therapy
Dr. Ridenour adheres to the biopsychosocial model that acknowledges that psychological, social, and environmental factors are parts of chronic pain. Examining these can lead to more meaningful diagnosis and better treatment outcomes. Comprehensive pain models that include the psychologist also help to convey an environment in which the patient is treated as whole.
Also, a treatment approach based on the cognitive-behavioral perspective can help to deal with current pain, its effects on all aspects of life, as well as the pain that remains after other treatment methods are completed. Cognitive-behavioral therapy is an important complement to pharmacological, physical, and/or surgical interventions.
Chronic Pain Support Group
Dr. Jonathan Ridenour, Psy.D. guides group discussions.
5 sessions, once weekly
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Curriculum based and topic focused approach
Skill-building, improvement of interpersonal relationships, and support from others who also live with chronic pain
Select Wednesdays from 10am-12pm
Location: CHRISTUS Douglas Clinic Conference Room,
Tyler Campus
Contact Abigail Riley for dates, more information,
and to reserve seating:
903.606.4983
