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
My belief is that therapy should be empowering and be tailored to each client individually. Every person is unique in their experiences and beliefs and for this reason I utilize an integrative approach to counseling. This means that we will use different techniques and ideas from different theories and therapies to best suite each client and their goals. I will work with clients to determine th...
I received my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Regent University along with a Certificate of Graduate Studies in Trauma Counseling. I received my undergraduate degree from Kutztown University in Special Education and Elementary Education. I am currently in the process of licensure as a Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization ...
I will be offering video and phone coaching sessions to new clients beginning 10/1/2020. Let’s connect to see if we are a fit for the care you’re looking for. I specialize in attending to trauma by way of creative approaches that focus on healing justice and the power of creating our own unique community roles. I bring a passion for decolonized, unsettling practices to this work, in an ongoing...
I have personal experience with the profound healing that can unfold in somatic work, including a deepening sense of empowerment and trust in what our bodies are communicating to us. I'm passionate about supporting others to learn how to increase their ability to tap into the wisdom and knowing of their bodies. I incorporate Somatic Experiencing, which is a modality of healing PTSD and trauma, ...
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We believe that everyone has the ability to heal and grow. The Heartwood team of exceptional professionals has the common goal of helping others enrich their lives and live more fully. We utilize a variety of evidence-based therapeutic interventions with individuals, families, and couples that cultivates strength and independence throughout the lifespan. Furthermore we strive for an atmosphere ...
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**Due to COVID, there were some intake issues; everything is resolved now and I am able to take calls.** We sometimes find ourselves struggling with major life changes, day-to-day stressors, and physical health issues. These can lead to depression, anxiety, panic, and/or other negative feelings that can be overwhelming and cause disruption in day-to-day functioning and in relationships. Sometim...
Rachel is a Psychotherapist/Licensed Social Worker who has been working in the field for 6+ years. She has a diverse background, working with clientele ranging from adolescents to adults. Rachel specializes in collaborating with clients experiencing sexual trauma, generalized anxiety, depression, personality disorders, eating disorders, substance use, addiction and PTSD. Rachel draws from...
There are many reasons why someone makes a decision to talk about life issues. I honor this as a big step to seeking deeper inquiry within. Sometimes you need another perspective or a spark to jump start your life again. I have extensive training and experience in community mental health including trauma and substance use. Individual process-oriented therapy integrates the body, mind and emotio...
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I provide client centered motivational interviewing. Due to our current state of affairs, I am currently supporting individuals struggling with isolation and medical concerns due to pandemic. Experience with family/adolescent, LGBTQIA-family, HIV, geriatric population, drug treatment, sex/food addiction, formally incarcerated/legally involved, life-coaching and long-term counseling. Excellent...
As a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I provide therapy for families, couples, and individuals using an holistic approach, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution Focused, and Family Systems Therapy with a goal to resolve core conflicts, develop healthy cognitive patterns and find...
