SCIENCEWORKS
BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE
Edited and reviewed:
July 3, 2026
Reviewed by:
Complete Care for all Neurotypes
Therapy | Assessments | Coaching
CBT FOR CHRONIC PAIN CARE
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain in Tennessee
Cognitive behavioral therapy for chronic pain with licensed Tennessee clinicians — skills to ease pain's grip and reclaim daily life, by secure telehealth.
Pain has you avoiding the activities you value
IS CBT FOR PAIN RIGHT FOR YOU?
A good fit if any of this sounds familiar
Skills-based CBT tailored to your pain, energy, and goals
Weekly telehealth sessions with a clinician trained in pain-focused CBT
Pacing, reframing, and activity tools you practice between sessions
Licensed Providers
Telehealth Nationwide*
Neuro-affirming
Private & Secure
HOW IT WORKS
What CBT for chronic pain is, and how it helps
Cognitive behavioral therapy for chronic pain (CBT-CP) is an evidence-based approach that treats your pain as real and works with the mind-body patterns that can turn the volume up on it. Rather than trying to talk you out of pain, your therapist helps you spot the thoughts, behaviors, and nervous-system responses — like pain catastrophizing, boom-and-bust activity, and avoidance — that quietly amplify suffering and shrink your day.
From there, the work is practical: you build pacing and activity skills, gently re-engage with what matters, reframe unhelpful pain thoughts, and calm an over-alarmed nervous system. The goal isn't to prove the pain away but to lower its grip and improve daily function — even when some pain remains. At ScienceWorks we ground this in health psychology and adapt it for neurodivergent clients.
KEY STATISTICS ABOUT CHRONIC PAIN
24.3%
of U.S. adults had chronic pain in 2023
Source:
8.5%
had high-impact chronic pain that limits daily life
Source:
36%
of adults age 65 and older had chronic pain
Source:
WHAT TO EXPECT
Simple to start, steady and structured
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Free 15-minute consult.
We learn what's going on and answer your questions — no pressure.
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Skills-based CBT for pain on a secure video platform, anywhere in Tennessee.
You're paired with a therapist trained in CBT for chronic pain.
Matched with a pain-focused clinician.
Weekly telehealth sessions.
Payment options
As a specialty practice, we're out-of-network so we can offer the most effective, customized services.
Our payment options are transparent and flexible:
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Self-Pay: All major credit cards; FAS/HSA eligible
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Payment Plans: 6-months interest-free for approved clients via CareCredit
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Superbills Provided
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Out-of-Network: Up to 90% reimbursement for qualifying plans
WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH
Specialized, supervised, clinically reviewed
Your CBT for chronic pain care is delivered by licensed Tennessee providers with specialized training in health psychology and pain-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, including experience supporting neurodivergent adults. We match you with a clinician experienced in chronic pain — not a generalist.
Dr. Kiesa Kelly (she/her)
Owner & Psychologist
Ryan Burns (he/him)
Practice Director
WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE SCIENCEWORKS
Independent, evidence-based, practical
Because we're independent and out-of-network, your care is driven by what actually helps — not by insurance limits or session caps.
You're matched with a clinician who uses CBT for chronic pain, an evidence-based approach for pain management — not a generalist.
Care is compassionate and neurodivergent-affirming, delivered by secure telehealth across Tennessee from wherever you are.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Common questions
Is CBT for chronic pain available online or in person?
CBT for chronic pain is available two ways: by secure telehealth to anyone located in Tennessee, or in person at our Nashville office at 2603 Elm Hill Pike, Suite C. Telehealth lets you attend from home on hard pain days; in-person is there if you're near Nashville and prefer it.
Does CBT for pain mean my pain is all in my head?
No. CBT for chronic pain treats your pain as real. It targets the thoughts, behaviors, and nervous-system patterns that can amplify pain and shrink your life — teaching pacing, reframing, and activity skills that lower suffering and improve function, even when some pain remains.
What does CBT for chronic pain cost, and do you take insurance?
We're an out-of-network, self-pay practice, so insurance session caps don't limit your care. We accept all major cards (FSA/HSA eligible), offer interest-free payment plans, and provide monthly superbills for possible out-of-network reimbursement. We review fees before any ongoing sessions.
*Therapy and assessments available in the following states (coaching available worldwide):
Work with us locally:
AL, AZ, AR, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WV, WI, WY
2603 Elm Hill Pike, Suite C
Nashville, TN 37214
Disclaimer: This page provides general educational information and is not a substitute for mental health diagnosis or treatment. Reading this page does not create a therapist–client relationship with ScienceWorks Behavioral Healthcare. If you are in crisis or may be at risk of harm to yourself or others, call 911, go to your nearest emergency room, or call/text 988 (U.S.). Additional emergency support can be found here: Emergency Resources.