When Chronic Pain Takes Over Your Life, Being Heard Isn’t Optional

It’s Essential.

You’ve been carrying a lot, chronic back or neck pain, stress, and the pressure to keep it all together. Maybe you’ve been dismissed by providers before or told it’s all in your head.

You've tried everything; surgeries, injections, PT, chiropractic care. You're still waking up in pain, wondering how much longer you can keep pushing.


At The Listening NP, I see the person behind the symptoms.
As a dual-certified PMHNP and FNP with expertise in neurosurgery and pain management, I offer a different path: one that treats both the emotional and physical impact of chronic pain through an integrative lens.

Offering mental health services across Florida via telehealth

Living with anxiety, burnout, or chronic pain can be exhausting, especially when you feel unheard. I get it. I’ve worked with patients for over 20 years who’ve experienced the toll of pushing through physical pain while their mental health quietly suffers.

At The Listening NP, I offer integrative psychiatric care designed for professionals navigating life with chronic back or neck pain, anxiety, insomnia, and frustration. I provide flexible evening and weekend telehealth visits across Florida, along with personalized medication management and supportive talk therapy.

My promise is simple: I’ll truly listen. Your story matters, and you deserve care that sees the full picture, not just your symptoms.

Common Challenges Faced by Individuals with Chronic Pain & How I Can Help

Anxiety & Stress
Constant pain can create ongoing worry and tension,
making it hard to stay present or relaxed.
We will work to reduce those recurrent thoughts and find the comfort you have been missing.
Loss of Identity & Confidence
Chronic pain can reshape your work, personal relationships,
and sense of self.
We will explore your values and help guide you toward becoming the person you want to be.
Depression & Isolation
Long-term physical pain can lead to emotional exhaustion,
disconnection, and hopelessness.
We will explore these feelings together and develop small coping strategies.
Feeling Dismissed by Providers
Many patients come to me feeling misunderstood,
rushed, or ignored.
I take the time to listen and truly understand what you are going through.
Sleep & Fatigue
Pain often disrupts rest, leaving you drained, irritable, and foggy.
We work together to explore supplements and behavioral adjustments
to achieve restful sleep.

My Approach to Care: Science, Support, and Whole-Person Healing

At The Listening NP, I combine medical expertise with genuine human connection. Your care plan won’t come from a template, it’s thoughtfully built around your real experiences, needs, and goals. I expect that our plan will change numerous times as your symptoms evolve with life issues, and we will adjust as needed.

Here’s how we may work together:

  • Medication Management
    Thoughtful, evidence-based psychiatric care to support your mood, focus, sleep, and anxiety.

  • Mindfulness & Nervous System Support
    Simple, practical strategies to calm your mind, ease tension, and build emotional resilience.

  • Solution-Focused Counseling
    We'll address what’s most urgent with clear, actionable steps. No fluff and most importantly, no judgment.

  • Motivational Interviewing
    Collaborative conversations to help you clarify goals, strengthen motivation, and move forward with confidence.

  • Education on Pain & Mental Health
    I’ll help you understand the science behind what’s happening in your body and brain. This knowledge is helpful with empowering you to take an active role in your healing.

  • Integrative & Holistic Strategies
    When appropriate, we may explore nutraceuticals, sleep support, nutrition, and other mind-body tools to complement your care.

  • Investigating Root Causes
    We may consider lab testing to explore underlying factors like nutritional deficiencies, thyroid function, or inflammation that could be impacting your mood, energy, or pain.

    You won't just be treated, you'll be heard, empowered, and actively involved in your own care.
    That’s what whole-person mental health support looks like.

sitting ready to listen to your concerns and help with that empty feeling and help find motivation and alleviate anxious feelings

What to Expect in Your First Appointment

Your first session is all about understanding you. We’ll talk through your current concerns, medical and mental health history, daily routines, and what’s been most difficult lately. Whether it’s pain, anxiety, sleep issues, or stress, I want you to feel like I listened.

There’s no pressure to “have it all figured out.” I’ll ask thoughtful questions and listen carefully so we can identify what’s working, what isn’t, and where you'd like to feel relief.

You’ll leave the first session feeling heard, and with a clearer path forward.

Meet The Provider

At The Listening NP, you're heard, and understood.
I'm Greg Norris, a dual-certified Family and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with two decades of neuroscience and mental health experience. I combine advanced medical knowledge with a deep commitment to truly listening. I do this because healing happens when your whole story is seen.

My approach is different:
I bridge the gap between physical and emotional health, helping patients break free from the cycle of chronic pain, anxiety, and disconnection. With a background in neurosurgery, pain management, and psychiatric care, I take an integrative, human-centered approach that honors both the science of your brain and the experiences that have shaped you.

If you've felt dismissed, rushed, or unheard elsewhere, know that this is a place where your voice matters.

"A compassionate therapy session helping clients manage anxiety and chronic pain through active listening

Specialized Support for Chronic Pain

Living with chronic pain can impact every aspect of your life, both physically and emotionally. I specialize in treating individuals who have felt unheard or dismissed, offering care that validates your experiences and addresses the whole person.

My integrative approach includes:

  • Discussion regarding comprehensive pain management interventions for conditions such as back pain.

  • Emotional support to navigate the mental toll of chronic pain.

  • Practical tools to help improve your daily quality of life.

Start Your Healing Journey

Let’s Talk: Free Consultation

No cost. No pressure — just a conversation about your care.

Your complimentary 15-minute consultation with The Listening NP is a chance to explore whether our approach aligns with your needs and goals.
In this brief but meaningful call, we'll discuss your primary concerns, answer your questions, and outline how an integrative, neuroscience-informed approach may support your healing journey.

This is a judgment-free, no-pressure space, designed to help you take the first step toward personalized, compassionate care.

👉 Ready to take the first step?

Take the First Step Toward Real Relief

If you’re tired of feeling dismissed, overwhelmed, or stuck in survival mode, I invite you to reach out.

At The Listening NP, we’ll create a personalized care plan that fits your life. This will help you feel more in control mentally, emotionally, and physically.

Feel Heard and Understood
I take the time to truly hear your story: your symptoms, your goals, your concerns. Together, we’ll explore what’s been working (and what hasn’t) to create a plan that fits you, not a checklist.

Feel Empowered to Take Charge of Your Health
You deserve to understand what’s happening in your body and mind. I’ll help you make sense of your symptoms and options so you can move forward confidently. This awareness is super helpful in reducing fear, increasing engagement, and reclaiming your life.

Telehealth mental health journey beginning with reflection and compassionate, neuroscience-informed care.

Contact Us

Interested in working together? Schedule your free consultation. We can’t wait to hear from you!