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 am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been working with children and families for over 10 years. I specialize in working with families to manage the challenges of childhood, adolescents and family life. I strive to assist clients using solution focused techniques in an open, nonjudgemental environment. I have worked with children living with chronic or life threatening illness...
YOU HAVE WITHIN YOU WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED! We all want to be seen for who we are, known, and accepted. Every person has an experience or journey that made them who they are. In life's challenges, we have made our lives work to the best of our abilities and sometimes we just need to process where we are in our journeys. My counseling technique involves a collaborative approach with the client...
When unresolved lifelong challenges cause feelings of helplessness and hopelessness, proper diagnosis and treatment can significantly improve general well-being. My clinical experience encompassed serving families and individuals who are going through life cycle changes such as developmental delays, ADHD, coping with grief/loss, adjustment to divorce, parenting support, adoption, chronic pain, ...
Listening to clients' struggles, I am reminded how our increasingly complicated world tests daily our capacity to adapt and cope. Relationships encounter myriad of challenges, our identity undergoes major pressures and shifts. Ourselves and our loved ones regularly face crises and upheavals. When feeling overwhelmed, many people seek support as they reach into familiar coping modes, which may n...
My experience has focused on treating symptoms related to several anxiety disorders and mood disorders. I enjoy working with clients using cognitive behavioral and behavioral treatment modalities for these conditions and am passionate about empowering individuals to learn how to manage their symptoms through the use of evidence-based practices. Moreover, I have received training and have gained...
The grace, acceptance, and strength of my clients inspires me and continually shapes my practice. My particular interests and specialties tend to fall within women’s issues, trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, addiction and relationship Issues. The belief that everyone deserves access to quality mental health care and a chance to be the best version of themselves informs every element ...
Sex and relationships can be hard to talk about --- But you don't have to do it alone! I am Devon Abdo (her/she), LMFT, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in Sexuality and Sex Therapy. I work with both couples and individuals who are interested in exploring their relationships and sexuality or need help dealing with this crazy world. I believe in tailoring each session to ...
So often, we find ourselves in a perpetual loop of: if I am not feeling okay, I am not okay in general. Unfortunately this loop does not serve us. We are humans. We are going to experience the pains of life and I can promise that I am not going to be the one taking those pains away. However, I will provide you skills and interventions that can aid in changing the relationship to those pains. I...
Often times just when things seem difficult, hopeless, or stressful we tend to retreat inward and isolate when in truth this is the precise moment where it is important to reach out. Therapy is a gift and is the first step in your self care journey, so congrats on getting this far! I offer a warm, non-judgmental, and safe space so that clients can feel comfortable sharing even the most...
I am a licensed clinical psychologist, working with adolescents, adults and couples who are struggling with a wide range of issues. I work towards providing an environment of comfort and support where individuals feel safe working to understand their thoughts, behaviors and difficulties. I utilize various interventions to fit my clients needs and circumstances, but often use a cognitive-behavio...
I provide a judgement free space for people to discuss topics that may be difficult for speak to. I enjoy working with individuals in almost any way that can maximize your potential and allow you to get back to where you want to be in life. I believe that all people have the right to live authentic lives, and I will provide a space in which you can expect to grow and accomplish the goals that a...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Texas. I have a Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work from The Ohio State University. I have experience in treating trauma, PTSD, personality disorders,depression, anxiety, Bi-polar disorder, addiction, life adjustment issues, family and relationship issues. My therapeutic approach is personalized and collaborative. I utilize a variety of...
Stephanie has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families using various theoretical models and techniques. Stephanie draws from diverse theoretical orientations in her clinical work and is experienced working with a broad range of presenting problems, including counseling and substance abuse assessments for individuals and their families, counseling for LGBTQ...
Wanting to get out of a stuck pattern? Tired of feeling lost? Do you feel a gap between what you want and what you end up doing; feeling held back from being what you could be in life as a spouse/partner, as a parent, in your job, or in your relationships? Overwhelmed with depression, anxiety, loneliness, frustration, anger, sadness, or grief? I work with adults and couples, helping to find new...
