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Debbie Murphy's Journey

After 21 years of living with chronic pain, I now walk in freedom from the painful and restrictive chains that kept me bound. From doctors to surgery to pain medication to natural treatments and beyond, I, along with several teams of medical specialists, fought long and hard with little to no success for years and years.

When my trusted friend and physical therapist brought to light the study of neuroplasticity, I finally felt empowered to bring about my own change. My journey changed from an outside battle in which I had no power, to an inward fight in which I wielded the sword. I slowly but surely shifted my mindset and changed the way I thought, and therefore, altered the way my brain interpreted pain. Now, completely free of opioids, I am living a healthy and productive life. Armed with knowledge, tools and experience, I work to empower those still caught in the grip of chronic pain and other health challenges.

In addition to my coaching work, I teach health education courses (chronic pain, chronic illness, balance, etc.) in my local community. Researcher and friend Vani Mathur, PhD and I have recently launched a non-profit network to change the way pain is understood, treated, and experienced.

— Debbie Murphy, NBC-HWC
managing member, Pain in the Rear View, LLC
College Station, Texas
National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach
Certified Pain Management Coach

Jim Murphy's Story

I was unaware when graduating with my Masters of Marriage and Family Therapy that I was to become a two-time cancer survivor and spouse of a disabled (but eventually functional) partner.

I walked along side Debbie Murphy, Certified Pain Coach, for the 21 years of her chronic pain struggle. I rejoiced as she began to find the path to a more functional life. I’ve witnessed the power of the pain management principles that Debbie, researchers, and other Health and Wellness Coaches understand. I’m pleased to have joined the Pain in the Rear View, LLC team — as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and graduated coaching student from Pain Coach Academy’s Health and Wellness Coach Certification program and as a Nationally Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC).

I have recently begun teaching some of the sessions of Pain Coach Academy’s Health and Wellness Coaching course. They have asked me to instruct in “Health and Wellness Coaching and Coaching Theory”, “Positive Psychology”, “Coaching Call Structure and Flow”, “Listening, Mindfulness, and Presence”, and “Visioning”.

As a Medical Family Therapist, I use my training, experience, and understanding of health challenges to assist individuals, their loved ones, and their medical practitioners thrive through their health issues.

— James D “Jim” Murphy, LMFT, NBC-HWC

Medical Family Therapist (counselor/coach)

Pain in the Rear View, LLC

Managing member of Grow Forward Counseling, PLLC

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (TX #201856)

Nationally Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach

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Session Fees

We want you to get the help that you need — from our counseling staff, pain/health coaches, or support groups. The prices listed below are to balance our need to “keep the lights on” and your need to find affordable help for your health, emotional, or relational challenges. If you want to explore whether funds are available to assist with your fees, request that here.

We can process insurance claims for “Individual, Couple, or Family Therapy” (below) with many Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of

Texas, Cigna, and Optum plans. We do not currently process insurance payments for other services/plans but can provide the paperwork you may need to file with your health insurance plan*.

* For claims for “Individual, Couple, or Family Therapy” with Aetna, Blue Cross, Cigna, and Optum plans, we provide an Eligibility Check that will verify coverage. For other services or health plans, we can’t guarantee that your health insurance provider will cover our session fees but we can provide you with a “superbill” that contains information about our visits. You can submit that with your health insurance company to explore reimbursement.

You have options:

We want to be there to help you manage your health and wellness goals*.

We offer online and phone support but also offer face-to-face services at our 1645 Greens Prairie Rd, Suite 101, College Station, Texas location.

All no obligation/no charge initial consultation sessions are offered online or phone for your convenience, but follow up sessions can be scheduled either online, phone, or face-to-face.

Wherever you live — in the Bryan/College Station area, throughout Texas, or beyond — we have experience in providing quality interaction and support using online tools (Zoom or other video conference apps) or phone.

With these options, there are many benefits to having a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach or licensed counselor helping you talk through and actively manage your pain and other health challenges*.

* Pain in the Rear View, LLC does not provide medical services but offers health and wellness coaching and/or counseling to assist clients and their loved ones in managing their pain and other health goals. Our team can assist you in optimizing your health care and self-management; it is not a replacement of medical care but is proven to improve interactions with medical personnel, enhance outcomes, and maximize well being.