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
Dr. Shaena Gardner is excited to be back in Fishers and back in private practice. Gardner Psychological Services is focused on providing exceptional care for children, teens, adults, and families who are looking to improve their quality of life and find a more successful path. Treatment for ADHD, Psychological Testing, and Counseling services are the cornerstones of Dr. Gardner's practice....
Callie M Sewell
Dallas
Texas
Callie M Sewell
Dallas
Texas
Counseling is best when it's personalized. There is no such things as a "one-size-fits-all" method to therapy. I have found that many of us have a combination of trauma and maladaptive behaviors that once explored and processed can dramatically improve the quality of life. I implement four cornerstone treatment approaches: EMDR, Mindful Movement, DBT(Dialectical Behavior Therapy) and expressive...
Claudia Hartke
Boulder
Colorado
Claudia Hartke
Boulder
Colorado
Are you stressed out and overwhelmed? Does it feel like no matter how hard you try, your relationships aren't satisfying? Are you struggling to adjust after a major life change? I am here to help. I am passionate about guiding you in developing long-lasting solutions to live the life you’ve always wanted. I use an integrative approach including Somatic Experiencing® a biologic method for trauma...
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Jody Bechtold
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Jody Bechtold
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
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Stephen Rhode
Boulder
Colorado
Stephen Rhode
Boulder
Colorado
Starting an inner journey on a path to self-healing and understanding can seem like a daunting task. It can be confusing, often goes against logic, and opens us up to the very things that caused us to retreat from a full life in the first place. I understand the trepidation that comes from starting on such a journey and the various obstacles that arise during this exploration. This journey does...
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Ugh!!! Yep, most of us get to this point before we reach out for help. I'm glad you're here and ready to make a change. Major life transitions, even the great ones, can leave us feeling unraveled, and at times can lead to feelings of depression, anxiety, and other mental heath conditions. I work with those who need support and encouragement as they navigate these difficult times. I use a humoro...
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