Chronic pain management help in San Diego/La Jolla : fibromyalgia, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis (RA),
chronic lower back pain, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Crohn's disease, etc.

Consumer Reports On Health says:  "Control pain and speed recovery.  A June 2002 meta-analysis in the journal Anesthesia and Analgesia evaluated the results of 20 studies....  Hypnotized patients had less pain, less use of pain medication, and faster recovery time...."  --  February 2004.  Articles on hypnosis  Frequently asked questions about hypnosis  Articles on pain management

We strive to provide our clients the very best counseling and therapy services in San Diego/La Jolla (including Balboa, Cardiff by the Sea, Carlsbad, Clairemont Mesa, Coronado, Del Mar, El Cajon, Encinitas, Escondido, La Costa, La Jolla, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, Leucadia, Miramar, Mira Mesa, Mission Bay, Mission Beach, Mission Valley, North County, Ocean Beach, Oceanside, Old Town, Pacific Beach, Point Loma, Poway, Ramona, Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Santa Fe, San Diego, San Marcos, Santee, Scripps Ranch, Solana Beach, Torrey Pines, University City, UTC, Vista).  Our services are on the buttons to your left.  Please click on any one for your Free pain management phone consultation.  Our job is helping people and we love doing it.  Let us help you. -- Dr. Marshall Colt, Executive Director 

"Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) is a complex multi-component treatment that can be applied to the problem of chronic pain....  The evidence indicates that CBT is more effective that no-treatment on a wide range of measures and at least as effective as other treatments on some measures and superior on several of them (Morley et al., 1999).  ...the evidence for the effectiveness of CBT for chronic pain is considerable...."  Pain, Journal of the International Association for the Study of Pain, June 2204

Frequently, the objective, skilled assistance of an experienced, mental health professional, like Dr. Colt, is all that's needed to help you advance through life's challenges.  There CAN be light at the end of the tunnel, but the first step is up to you.  Simply click San Diego back pain for your FREE phone consultation...no risk, no obligation.

Dr. Colt's clients have had this to say:

"Hi Dr. Colt, {Name] here.  I just wanted to drop you a line and let you know how things are going.  I've really seen a difference in my life since our sessions.  I feel I have really gotten control over my emotions as well as my outlook on things in general.  I doubt in your field you get enough positive response, so let me say how wonderful it was to work with you and how big of an impact you made on my life.  You have a very warm and sincere manner that made me feel very comfortable speaking with you.  Occasionally people find the perfect avenue for their skills.  You have done that indeed.  I hope one day our paths cross again.  Who knows, may I'll run into you in San Francisco.  Take care and the best to you and your family.  Deepest Regards, [Name]"

"I don't know how often you get compliments, but...you're remarkable.  Very easy to talk to.  I know the motivation I felt in all the changes I have made came from the progress I felt even after just our first meeting.  Thank you, Dr. Colt." --B.M.

"Just want to phone and check in.  I know it's after hours.  Things are going good.  I have a friend who's going to be calling you.  I gave her your number since I thought you were such a great doctor.  You helped me out in just the two visits we had. -- J.K.

"Thank you for all of your help thus far.  I must say that articulating my thoughts aloud coupled with your pointed, guided questions, has helped me immensely." -- U.T.

"Hi Marshall,  Just wanted to give you a quick update on how I'm doing.  First, I wanted to thank you again for all the help you provided earlier this year.  Choosing to undertake counseling with you was the best decision I made in my life.  Working through the issues I had, understanding what those issues were...that was something that I had never been able to do on my own.  Since the sessions ended, I have progressively made more and more progress.  I still have been emailing [Name], and although it's not been great, I can accept that and be fine with it.  Overall, everything else has been good and I haven't had any major emotional crises since the sessions ended.  Small ones that I was able to work through on my own but nothing big.  Thanks again, and I hope things are going well for you." -- H.J.

"Every time I talk to you, a little part inside of me is healing." -- R.C.

"I certainly did appreciate your ear, as it took quite a load off my heart and shoulders to be able to share my dilemma.  Many thanks for your unbiased perspectives and your non-judgmental counseling.  I did learn something from the encounter - what my boundaries were...what I was prepared to handle, or not.  That's a good thing." -- W.J. 

"Marshall, thanks for the great reading material, it was very inspiring!  Also, I'd like to thank you for all of the time and effort you put in for me.  You've given me some great ideas, now it's up to me to 'just do it.'"  -- G.L.

"Dr. Colt:  It was a real pleasure talking with you.  You appear to have some keen insight that others before you have not.  I would like to work with you to break this "Spell" that has attached itself to my mental well being. -- P.D.

"I've been in counseling several times before.  This is the first time I feel there're changes taking place.  Before I felt like I was just putting band-aids on.  Life is 100% better that it was 3 months ago.  Being alone is okay again.  When you first told me about this process, I thought you were nuts.  Now I find myself having a lot more peace.  Thank you, Marshall"  --  H.P.

"Of all the mediocre, and less than mediocre, therapists I've seen, and I'm not patronizing you, Marshall, you're the best therapist I've ever had." -- W.K.

" Thanks for your help, I feel much better about myself already." -- T.C.

"You were fantastic.  I had quite a bit to think about after talking to you and I greatly appreciate you taking your time and sharing your expertise with me." -- V.A. 

"...was impressed at breadth and depth of experience." -- P.F.

"I was impressed with your straightforward, fair, no nonsense approach.  I even told my friends, 'This guy is good.'" -- D.R.

"Thanks for meeting with me on such short notice.  I felt really great after leaving your office Wednesday night and have been feeling great ever since." -- M.B.

"I feel that it really helps me when I see you and I do not want to wait 10 days in between appointments if I do not have to." -- T.R. 

"I walked in [your office] last night feeling confused and uncertain.  I left feeling like I had my direction back a bit (at least a game plan).  Thank you for that.  I will let you know if I should need a "tune-up" at some point.  But I want you to know that having someone you can go to in times of difficulty is a valuable thing indeed.  So thank you for that as well."  -- E.C.

"Dr. Colt - Hi, I just wanted to say thank you for our counseling session last night.  I think you did a great job, and I feel like you can really help me.  I was definitely tense and nervous, as I've never done this before, but I want you to know that I do feel like I can trust you, and that I think that I can become very comfortable with you.  You were right when you said that it would be hard, but I know that it won't get better without going through the hard stuff first.  I look forward to our next session....  Thanks again." -- S.K.

"Thanks for the confirmation.  I am happy about the coming appointment.  Sounds funny to say that with all the pain and the rest to deal with during and after and at the same time, a relief and happiness to deal with it at last.  Thanks for being there and look forward to seeing you next week." -- G.P.

"Hi Marshall: The other night you thanked me for being patient.  Well, I just wanted to thank you for everything you're doing.  [Name] seems to be doing much better.  She seems happier than I have known her to be in a very long time.  She seems hopeful and optimistic.  She really feels like she is making progress with you specifically and her life in general.  So 'Thank You' with all my heart for helping my lady." -- B.E.

If you are in the San Diego/La Jolla area, click San Diego lower back pain for your FREE phone consultation to discuss your individual challenges with Dr. Colt and learn how he may be able to help you. All phone conversations are strictly confidential.

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