Fibromyalgia
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Integrative therapy for fibromyalgia and widespread pain in Arlington, MA and across Massachusetts
Fibromyalgia can affect far more than pain alone. Many people live with widespread discomfort, fatigue, brain fog, poor sleep, and heightened sensitivity—often while feeling misunderstood or dismissed. At Integrative Psychology, we offer evidence-based, integrative therapy for fibromyalgia that focuses on the brain–body–nervous system connection, helping reduce symptom intensity and improve daily functioning.
Our fully licensed psychologists and counselors are available in Arlington, Massachusetts, and via secure telehealth across Massachusetts.
Support for Fibromyalgia That Addresses Pain, Fatigue, and the Nervous System
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Fibromyalgia is a real, complex condition involving how the nervous system processes pain and sensory input. Symptoms often fluctuate and may worsen with stress, poor sleep, illness, or emotional strain.
You may relate to experiences such as:
• Widespread muscle or joint pain
• Fatigue that doesn’t improve with rest
• Brain fog or difficulty concentrating
• Heightened sensitivity to touch, sound, or light
• Sleep that feels unrefreshing
• Pain flares during periods of stress or overload
• Frustration with treatments that only partially help
Fibromyalgia is not “all in your head”—but the brain and nervous system can play a role in how symptoms are experienced and maintained.
When Fibromyalgia Feels Invisible but All-Consuming
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At Integrative Psychology, fibromyalgia is treated using principles from health psychology, behavioral medicine, and neuroscience.
Our approach focuses on:
• Reducing nervous system overactivation
• Addressing central pain sensitization
• Improving sleep and stress regulation
• Changing learned pain and threat responses
• Supporting emotional resilience and quality of life
This work is designed to complement medical care and physical treatment—not replace it.
Our approach focuses on:
• Reducing nervous system overactivation
• Addressing central pain sensitization
• Improving sleep and stress regulation
• Changing learned pain and threat responses
• Supporting emotional resilience and quality of life
This work is designed to complement medical care and physical treatment—not replace it.
Our Integrative Approach to Fibromyalgia
Therapies Commonly Used for Fibromyalgia
Treatment by our fully licensed therapists is individualized and may include:
Clinical & Medical Hypnosis
Hypnosis is a well-researched psychological intervention for chronic pain, including fibromyalgia. It can help reduce pain intensity, muscle tension, and sensory sensitivity.
Biofeedback
Biofeedback supports regulation of muscle tension, breathing, and stress response—factors that strongly influence fibromyalgia symptoms.
Neurofeedback
Neurofeedback may help stabilize brain activity patterns linked to pain sensitivity, fatigue, and sleep disruption.
Cognitive and Behavioral Pain Strategies
These approaches help reduce pain-related fear, catastrophizing, and activity cycles that unintentionally worsen symptoms.
Behavioral Medicine Interventions
Education and skills focused on pacing, sleep regulation, stress physiology, and symptom management support long-term improvement.
Empowered Relief® for Chronic Pain
When appropriate, clients may participate in Empowered Relief®, an evidence-based program that teaches practical tools for reducing pain-related distress and improving function.
Clinical & Medical Hypnosis
Hypnosis is a well-researched psychological intervention for chronic pain, including fibromyalgia. It can help reduce pain intensity, muscle tension, and sensory sensitivity.
Biofeedback
Biofeedback supports regulation of muscle tension, breathing, and stress response—factors that strongly influence fibromyalgia symptoms.
Neurofeedback
Neurofeedback may help stabilize brain activity patterns linked to pain sensitivity, fatigue, and sleep disruption.
Cognitive and Behavioral Pain Strategies
These approaches help reduce pain-related fear, catastrophizing, and activity cycles that unintentionally worsen symptoms.
Behavioral Medicine Interventions
Education and skills focused on pacing, sleep regulation, stress physiology, and symptom management support long-term improvement.
Empowered Relief® for Chronic Pain
When appropriate, clients may participate in Empowered Relief®, an evidence-based program that teaches practical tools for reducing pain-related distress and improving function.
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Clients often seek therapy for:
• Widespread or persistent pain
• Fatigue and low stamina
• Sleep problems
• Cognitive fog or slowed thinking
• Stress-related symptom flares
• Feeling overwhelmed by symptoms
• Loss of confidence in the body
Improvement often includes better symptom control, improved coping, and a greater sense of agency.
• Widespread or persistent pain
• Fatigue and low stamina
• Sleep problems
• Cognitive fog or slowed thinking
• Stress-related symptom flares
• Feeling overwhelmed by symptoms
• Loss of confidence in the body
Improvement often includes better symptom control, improved coping, and a greater sense of agency.
What Fibromyalgia Therapy Can Help With
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• Therapy is typically weekly or bi-weekly
• Care is available in Arlington, MA and via telehealth across Massachusetts
• Treatment is collaborative and paced carefully
• We coordinate thoughtfully with medical care when appropriate
• Goals focus on function, quality of life, and symptom reduction
Progress is measured in meaningful, real-world changes—not perfection.
• Care is available in Arlington, MA and via telehealth across Massachusetts
• Treatment is collaborative and paced carefully
• We coordinate thoughtfully with medical care when appropriate
• Goals focus on function, quality of life, and symptom reduction
Progress is measured in meaningful, real-world changes—not perfection.
What to Expect
Related Services
• Chronic Pain & Health-Related Conditions
• Sleep & Insomnia Treatment
• Stress Management & Burnout
• Biofeedback and Neurofeedback
• Clinical & Medical Hypnosis
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If fibromyalgia is affecting your daily life, integrative, evidence-based support is available.
Schedule a free consultation to discuss your symptoms and explore whether this approach is a good fit for you.
You deserve care that understands the complexity of fibromyalgia—and treats you as a whole person.
Schedule a free consultation to discuss your symptoms and explore whether this approach is a good fit for you.
You deserve care that understands the complexity of fibromyalgia—and treats you as a whole person.
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