Ep 12: Denial will keep you stuck with Tanner Murtagh, MSW, RSW

In this episode, we are joined by Tanner Murtagh from Pain Psychotherapy Canada. Their mission is to help clients greatly reduce or eliminate their chronic pain or symptoms and improve their mental health by using specific psychotherapeutic approaches. Here's what Tanner shares about himself: "I am a therapist who primarily works with clients who have chronic pain or symptoms, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I am trained and experienced in treating chronic pain that has no structural cause, typically called neuroplastic pain or tension myoneural syndrome (TMS). I utilize Pain Reprocessing Therapy, Polyvagal Theory, Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy, Somatic Experiencing (beginner level), and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) to support my clients in eliminating or greatly reducing their pain and symptoms." "In my early 20s I began to experience anxiety, depression, chronic back pain, hip pain, leg pain, shoulder pain, arm pain, and headaches. At the time I was told I had fibromyalgia and several other conditions, and I felt deeply confused because doctors and healthcare providers could not agree upon what was physically wrong with me. After several years of suffering in daily pain and anxiety, and having little success with various treatments, I realized through my own research that nothing was structurally wrong with my body and in fact I had neuroplastic pain. Utilizing the same techniques I use with my clients, I recovered from having symptoms of chronic pain, anxiety, and depression." Listen for more on his personal and professional experience. Connect with him on IG, Facebook, and Youtube. This episode is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please seek care from a qualified professional if you need help. Best, Dr. Kenael Segal and Laura Haraka