Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about therapy for chronic pain, fatigue, and resilience-building.

Below you’ll find frequently asked questions about our practice, divided into categories, including:

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Understanding Pain Psychology and Therapy

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What is therapy for chronic pain management?

What is a pain psychologist?

Does therapy mean my pain is “all in my head”?

How can therapy help with chronic pain?

What types of therapy work for chronic pain?

Can therapy reduce my physical pain?

How do I know if therapy for chronic pain is right for me?

What if I’ve tried therapy before, and it didn’t help?

Is chronic pain therapy evidence-based?

How do you tailor therapy to each person?

Our Offerings and Services

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What happens in a typical session?

Do you offer online therapy?

Where do you provide therapy?

Can I contact you between sessions?

What’s your approach or philosophy as a therapist?

Do you only work with people who have chronic pain?

Can I see you for other concerns related to my health or emotional well-being?

What’s the difference between individual therapy, group therapy, and the Empowered Relief workshop?

Getting Started

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How do I get started?

Can I book a consultation before committing to therapy?

Is a consultation required before services?

How long does it take to see results?

Are there any forms I have to fill out before our first session?

Fees & Insurance

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What are your fees?

Do you offer a sliding scale?

Do you take insurance?

Do you provide a Good Faith Estimate?

Compatibility with Other Treatments

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Do I have to stop taking medications to do therapy?

What if I’m doing physical therapy or trying other pain treatments—can I still benefit from therapy?

Can you work with my doctor, physical therapist, or other providers?

Do you coordinate care with my surgeon or pain procedure team?

Scheduling & Appointments

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What’s your cancellation policy?

How do I reschedule or cancel my appointment?

What technology do I need for online therapy?

Is your practice accessible to people with disabilities?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about therapy for chronic pain, fatigue, and resilience-building.

Understanding Pain Psychology and Therapy

Our Offerings and Services

Getting Started

Fees & Insurance

Compatibility with Other Treatments

Scheduling & Appointments

Do these sound like tools you could use? Alcove Mental Health is here to help.

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Alcove Mental Health is an online therapy practice specializing in chronic pain, health-related stress, Emotional Burnout, and support for adults with complex medical conditions.