Behavioral Medicine and Rehabilitation Psychology
They are trained to assist individuals living with a chronic medical illness or who have endured a traumatic injury. We understand that affected individuals and their families frequently encounter heightened levels of stress, feelings of grief and loss, and changes in their quality of life. Our psychologists provide in-depth evaluation and treatment of emotional and behavioral factors affecting adjustment and recovery. Chronic pain can affect all aspects of an individual’s life from work to life at home. Management of chronic pain is complex and many individuals benefit from a combination of therapies, including cognitive behavioral intervention (CBT). Individuals utilizing CBT strategies in a pain management program frequently experience decreased reliance on narcotic medications and report lower pain levels and improved quality of life. Dr. DelGardo, one of Siskin Hospital’s clinical psychologists, provides expert care in the behavioral management of chronic pain and assisting the individual with developing strategies to cope with issues of depression, hopelessness and helplessness that frequently accompany chronic pain. When appropriate, Dr. DelGardo may also include biofeedback into the treatment plan. Dr. DelGardo will work closely with your physiatrist or pain management specialist to develop an integrated and comprehensive plan of care for your chronic pain condition. For individuals considering spinal cord stimulator placement or surgical intervention, Dr. DelGardo can provide the pre-surgical psychological evaluation frequently required by surgeons and pain management specialists.Our psychologists and neuropsychologists have specialized training in Behavioral Medicine and Rehabilitation Psychology.
Behavioral medicine services are frequently helpful for individuals
coping with:Pain Management
Call to insist on Siskin 423.634.1746
or email outpatient@siskinrehab.org
Region's ONLY Rehab Hospital
to be both CARF & CIHQ accredited.
