Secular Counseling, Scientifically-Informed

Living with chronic pain can be exhausting, discouraging, and life-limiting — especially when medical treatments have not provided clear relief.
Waypoint Psychotherapy provides Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) in Kennesaw, GA, a neuroscience-informed psychological treatment designed to reduce or eliminate chronic primary pain and neuroplastic pain.

We offer in-person sessions at our offices in Kennesaw.

What is Pain Reprocessing Therapy?

Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) is an evidence-based treatment that helps the brain and nervous system turn down pain signals that are no longer caused by tissue damage.

Research in neuroscience has shown that many chronic pain conditions are driven by:

• learned neural pathways

• heightened danger signaling in the brain

• sensitization of the nervous system

PRT works by helping the brain relearn safety, allowing pain signals to decrease over time.

A major clinical trial published in JAMA Psychiatry found that many participants experienced substantial or complete relief from chronic back pain following PRT.

Conditions that may respond to PRT

Pain Reprocessing Therapy may help with:

• Chronic back or neck pain

• Stress-related gastrointestinal problems

• Fibromyalgia

• Tension headaches or migraines

• Repetitive strain or unexplained musculoskeletal pain

• Pelvic pain or other chronic primary pain conditions

• Pain that persists despite normal medical imaging

• Symptoms worsened by stress or emotion

PRT is most appropriate when serious medical causes have been ruled out.

How PRT works in therapy

PRT combines:

• Pain neuroscience education

• Mind-body awareness and somatic tracking

• Reduction of fear and avoidance around pain

• Emotional processing of stress or trauma that may amplify symptoms

• Gradual return to normal movement and activity

The goal is to help the nervous system shift from danger → safety, allowing real physical relief.

Our approach at Waypoint

At Waypoint Psychotherapy, Pain Reprocessing Therapy is offered in a:

• calm, evidence-based, non-religious clinical setting

• collaborative and respectful therapeutic relationship

• pace that feels safe for the nervous system

• integrated approach when trauma, anxiety, or stress are also present

Many clients experience:

• reduced pain intensity

• increased physical confidence

• improved daily functioning

• renewed hope after years of symptoms

Location and insurance

Waypoint Psychotherapy is located near KSU in Kennesaw, Georgia, serving clients from:

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• Kennesaw

• Marietta

• Acworth

• Dallas

• Woodstock

• the greater Cobb County area

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