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Centia Health
Call/Text : +1 (610) 400-4885, +1 (267) 702-5246
Mail : contact@centiahealth.com
Address : Suite 130, 150 S. Warner Rd., King of Prussia, PA 19406.
Breaking the Cycle of Pain and Suffering.
When Pain Affects Everything
Chronic pain is one of the most common and debilitating conditions in America, affecting approximately 50 million adults. When pain persists for months or years, it doesn’t just hurt your body—it profoundly impacts your mental health, relationships, work, and quality of life.
Research shows that approximately 37.2% of individuals living with chronic pain require mental health treatment. The relationship between chronic pain and mental health is bidirectional: pain increases risk for depression and anxiety, while depression and anxiety intensify pain perception and reduce pain tolerance. This creates a vicious cycle that traditional pain management alone cannot break.
The Mind-Body Connection in Pain:
As a consultation-liaison psychiatrist, I specialize in understanding how physical and mental health conditions interact. Chronic pain affects brain structure and function, altering mood regulation, stress response, and cognitive processing. Conversely, addressing mental health significantly improves pain outcomes.
Integrated Psychiatric Treatment for Chronic Pain:
At Centia Health, I offer evidence-based interventions that target both the psychological and neurobiological aspects of chronic pain:
Pharmacological Management:
- Antidepressants (SNRIs, tricyclics) that target both mood and pain pathways.
- Anxiety management medications when appropriate.
- Careful evaluation and management of addiction medicine concerns.
- Coordination with your pain management specialists and primary care team.
Psychotherapeutic Interventions:
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) – the gold standard psychological treatment for chronic pain.
- Pain coping skills training.
- Stress reduction techniques.
- Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).
- Mindfulness-based pain management.
Integrated Care Approach:
- Collaboration with physical therapists, pain specialists, primary care providers.
- Treatment of comorbid conditions (insomnia, PTSD, substance use disorders).
- Addressing the emotional toll of chronic illness.
- Support for caregivers and family members.
Lifestyle and Behavioral Medicine:
- Sleep optimization strategies.
- Physical activity recommendations.
- Nutritional guidance in collaboration with other providers.
- Stress management and relaxation techniques
What Makes Our Approach Different:
Traditional pain management often focuses solely on the physical aspects of pain. At Centia Health, I recognize that effective pain treatment requires addressing the whole person—body, mind, and life circumstances. My training in consultation-liaison psychiatry and addiction medicine allows me to navigate the complex landscape of pain management safely and effectively.
Recent studies in 2025 demonstrate that integrated behavioral health care for chronic pain—combining psychiatric medication management, psychotherapy, and collaborative care—produces significantly better outcomes than medical treatment alone.
You don’t have to accept a life defined by pain. Together, we’ll develop a comprehensive treatment plan that helps you regain function, improve mood, and rediscover meaning and joy in life.