Chronic pain occurs for many reasons. Regardless of its cause, chronic pain is exhausting, debilitating, and can lead to mental health issues such as isolation, depression, and suicidal ideation.
Available Treatment Options
Therapist interventions for chronic pain include the therapist validating the person. People with chronic pain may feel alone or unheard because their loved ones have heard (often repeatedly) about the pain. Not feeling heard could make them feel small, unimportant, or unworthy. On the contrary, a therapist’s job is to sit with the person and their pain. To recognize it, name it, and validate the person’s experiences with it.
Group therapy can also be helpful for people with chronic pain, as it is comforting to recognize other people are experiencing the same thing. Mindfulness techniques, such as meditation, yoga, tai chi, or breathwork, can be helpful for individuals with chronic pain.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Chronic Pain
Welcome. I believe that putting into words whatever you may be struggling with is the first step to healing. I provide a safe space for you to be seen and heard, and will collaborate to establish a trusting relationship. I will help you articulate the difficulties that you bring in. Through exploration of your thoughts and feelings, we will gain awareness of the underlying causes of your strugg...
Looking to get "unstuck"? Are you feeling overwhelmed and somewhat hopeless about the direction your life has taken? Entering into a professional counseling relationship with a trained therapist is a proactive step in getting your life back on track. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor- Supervisor with 21 years experience in private practice. Additionally, I have 28 years experience as a pub...
I feel passionate about helping families manage difficult life transitions. Maybe the path to pregnancy hasn't been as easy as you thought it would be, or taking care of a newborn feels overwhelming. It could be that your school age child is facing stress or a change in behavior. Perhaps you are facing a new medical diagnosis, or are a caregiver to someone with a chronic illness. Or, possibly, ...
Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, or lack of motivation? Perhaps you are looking to establish a wellness plan for a healthier lifestyle? Are you struggling with relationship issues, difficulty sleeping, medical problems? If so, counseling may be a great support for you to gain clarity into your difficulties and develop skills to overcome problems. I also assist clients with addiction,...
Dawn is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and other trauma-related symptoms. Dawn graduated from Norfolk State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. She graduated from Liberty University with a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling and earned a graduate certification in substance abuse counseling from East Carolina...
*Currently not taking new clients*. I am a private practice clinician and have been a therapist for 28+ years. My practice focuses on adults across the life spectrum. My experience is in assisting clients affected by trauma, complex trauma, impactful life events, attachment injuries/attachment traumas and other mental health issues. I offer a treatment approach toward healing which includes EMD...
Joseph Sansone, M.S., PhD, LMHC, CCMHC, is the author of Bioplasticity: Hypnosis Mind Body Healing. A hypnotherapist, Joseph was trained in advanced clinical hypnosis at the Academy of Professional Hypnosis in 1997. Dr. Sansone has a B.A. in psychology, a M.S. in clinical mental health counseling, and a PhD in psychology. Joseph has spent much of his life as an entrepreneur and enjoys facilitat...
I have worked with children, adults, couples and families over the last 10 years. I have a passion for helping all of my clients figure out what is making them feel the way they do, and then creating realistic goals to set them on the path of living the life they want! I adjust my approach to therapy based on the needs of each client, however I tend to utilize Person Centered and Cognitive...
Thank you for taking the time to read about me. My work with clients, first and foremost, focuses on developing a relationship. Research indicates that the single most important component of therapy is the strength of the relationship between the therapist and the client. I build connection by accompanying clients on their journey to insight and healing. Together we create a space that is safe ...
I utilize strengths-based therapies to work with my clients to create customized sessions that build coping skills and replace maladaptive behaviors. I am mindful of the “person-in-environment” perspective, which acknowledges that each client and situation is different and shaped by environmental context. I like to meet the client where they are mentally and emotionally and work from that spot,...
This is Marielle, I own and operate Athens Counseling & Psychotherapy, LLC. I work with mental health and addiction (substance and behavioral) symptoms. My practice accepts and affirms all people, cultures, relationships, genders, and sexuality. If you have experienced, or currently experience trauma, emotional suffering, or psychological stress you are in the right place. This is my focus- Tra...
My clients are seeking strategies that can be easily incorporated to address the imbalances in their lives. By considering the approach that works best for each stage in life, my clients learn to navigate their own path to wellness and to make adjustments as needed. OT involves taking action and formulation of adaptive responses to challenges rather than just talking about solutions. Learning t...
Accepting New Clients. Life has shown up once again and seemingly offered you its worst. Your friends and family haven’t been able to help the way you wished they could. You've tried to change the situation and maybe even yourself, but nothing has worked. It’s no big secret that we all experience challenges and often, don’t know where to go to figure things out. The reality is that if you’re...
Currently adding new clients to a wait list. To me, spirit is about what is inside you regardless of your circumstances. My goal for providing therapy is teaching people how to function within how their lives actually are; good or bad, struggle or peace, history of trauma or not. Faith is a crucial part of it. In Acts 27 Paul is on a boat being tossed by a terrible storm. He tells the crew we...
It can be lonely and overwhelming to find ourselves in emotional struggle. The therapeutic relationship is unique and one that I deeply trust. It's instrumental to have a companion and guide as we traverse these unchartered inner landscapes. The pain we feel invites us on a transformative journey from obscurity to clarity. It's so tempting to contract when we are challenged, but it's critical t...
