Sharon Cushman, PhD

Sharon Cushman, Ph.D.

Licensed Psychologist  ·  PSY9061
707.745.8906 Ex. 742

Additional Office located at:

500 Tamal Plaza, Suite 528
Corte Madera, CA 94925

415.925.8511 x742

 

www.DrSharonCushman.com/
Email: scushmanphd@comcast.net
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CHRONIC PAIN

Are you are one of 105 million American that suffer from chronic pain? If you are you have my compassion and concern. You know how chronic pain can affect all aspects of your life. Often you can feel very alone with your pain and worried about overburdening loved ones. Sometimes your work can becomes narrow due to the inability to participate in activities you used to do.

My goals are to help you learn how to monitor, understand and develop new skills to increase your sense of happiness and well-being. By actively participating in the management of you pain experience; you can begin to feel that you are in control of your life and that your pain is not in control of you.

I work with each person to develop an individualized treatment program to fit your needs and goals.  My treatment includes:

  • Stress Management
  • Relaxation Techniques
  • Hypnosis
  • Increasing Activities and Pacing
  • Cognitive behavioral Therapy
  • Communication Skills
  • Coping with Flare-ups
  • Insight Oriented Psychotherapy

Resources:

  • The Pain Survival Guide by Dennis Turk and Frits Winter
  • The Healthy Mind Healthy Body Handbook  by David Sobel and Robert Ornstein

If you're wondering whether psychotherapy, counseling or hypnosis can help you manage your chronic pain, please call me at 707.745.8906 Ex. 742.
I'm happy to answer your questions.

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