Psychology
SPA Psychology
Pain is a complex problem and it can become overwhelming at times. Medical interventions seek to alleviate the pain symptoms and improve the quality of life for the person suffering with pain. But, often the intensity and/or longevity of pain becomes frustrating. Behavioral health services seek to help improve coping mechanisms emotionally and physically. Studies have shown that the integration of behavioral health with medical treatments can be a very effective means of managing pain symptoms.
Sound Pain Alliance (SPA) has a wide range of medical interventions that are supported by adaptive behavioral interventions to help treat the problem. In medical pain management, many different options are explored by the Medical Providers to help find the best approach to treating the problem. Some of these medical interventions require or are enhanced by behavioral pain management approaches and assessments. In some cases, behavioral health assessments and/or interventions are required by third-party carriers.
Contact Information
Hours:
Monday – 7am-5:30pm
Tuesday – 7am-5:30pm
Wednesday – 7am-5:30pm
Thursday – 7am-5:30pm
Friday – Closed
Phone: (360) 610-7993
Fax: (360) 733-8320
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Providers
Yeongju Lee
Behavioral Health Intern
Li Wen Fang
Behavioral Health Intern
Hope Wilson
Behavioral Health Intern
FAQ
Most frequent questions and answers
- The medical provider will inform the patient that he/she is referring the patient to the psychologist.
- The psychologist will meet with the patient to discuss their pain issues and evaluate for the treatment course recommended by the medical provider.
- If a psychological assessment is required, then the psychologist will provide a detailed report to the medical provider that will include the history of the problem, history of the patient, testing, and recommendations.
- If the medical provider requests/orders behavioral health support intervention to help with the pain management treatment course then the psychologist will meet with the patient and discuss a course of treatment that is best suited for that individual’s needs.
- Follow-ups for surgical procedures to assess the individual’s coping and progress in pain management may occur.
- Meeting with the psychologist may be scheduled individually, with family or significant others, or in a group session that is oriented to pain management and recovery.
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Panic attacks
- Sleep disturbance
- Sexual dysfunction
- Relationship difficulties
- Anger
- Frustration
- Fear
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
The psychologist and medical providers are all bound by HIPAA Compliance. Since the behavioral health services at SPA are part of the medical treatment program, information is shared that is directly related to patient care and treatment. Your privacy is very important to us and only the information that is needed for treatment care is discussed. As with other settings for behavioral health services, if someone indicates that they are a danger to themselves or others, then appropriate action will be taken to ensure safety and life.