Pain Trauma Institute

The Pain Trauma Institute in San Diego is a mental health clinic that offers evidence-based mental health services, including ocean therapy, grief counseling, and psychotherapy for depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues related to chronic pain, caregiving, day-to-day life stressors, and trauma of all kinds. Their team of mental health therapists and physicians takes a holistic approach to treatment, aiming to relieve suffering by understanding the root cause of pain and addressing the mental, emotional, social, and physical factors impacting each individual's unique experience.

Founded by Tracey Chester, a certified clinical trauma professional and licensed marriage and family therapist, the institute is dedicated to helping patients struggling with chronic pain or illness achieve a full and meaningful life. They also have a licensed naturopathic doctor and licensed counselor, Dr. Brian Lamoreux, who specializes in treating mental health conditions and collaborating with patients to achieve their health and wellness goals. With a unique Surf Therapy model developed by Natalie Small, the institute incorporates practices rooted in Positive Psychology, Somatic and Art based therapy modalities, trauma therapy, yoga mindfulness, and indigenous connection to nature to bring joy and community into the healing process.

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