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 clinical experience includes working with children and families in the community, adults in an Intensive Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization setting, as well as, a Psychiatric Inpatient Hospital. My therapeutic approach is client-centered with a focus on evidence-based modalities such as solution-focused therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, dialectical behavio...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!!! I earned my Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Argosy University, CACREP approved program. I am a Licensed Associate Counselor in New Jersey and have received my National Certified Counselor certification. Previously, I have experience working with individuals who have varying mental health issues in a private practice, facilitating group therapy,...
I believe people want to live well, but often things happen that are out of our control. This can cause us to have difficulty managing stress, feel anxious, sad, empty, isolated, and even feel the effects on our physical body. My therapeutic approach focuses on providing a safe, nonjudgmental environment where we can work together to identify beliefs that make it challenging to live the life yo...
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I am a Licensed Psychologist at Summit Psychological Services. I often work with those who feel lost and are unable to get in touch with their ideal selves. Many of these clients include children, pre-teens, teenagers, parents, adults, and veterans battling PTSD, ADHD, trauma, depression, and anxiety. I work collaboratively with individuals, couples, and families to achieve their goals. These...
I am a Licensed Master of Social Work with a license in both Missouri and Kansas. I received my undergraduate degree from the University of Kansas and my master's of Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis I have experience working with children and families in the child welfare system, sexual abuse survivors, addiction, domestic violence survivors, LGBTQIA+ youth, couples, and famili...
I am a “person-centered” therapist. A compassionate client-counselor relationship is fundamental to this approach. With each client, the basis for our work together is my profound respect for who you are as a person--and confidence in your ability to discover your own solutions and direction in life. I believe that every client has abundant potential to build on their available gifts and streng...
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I specialize in helping women and families struggling with emotional and relational issues. As a fellow chronic illness warrior, I have special insight for others living with chronic illness. I also help those struggling with grief and loss, especially those who have experienced the loss of a child during pregnancy or infancy. I have a passion to help women through all walks of life. My approac...
Hello! Starting therapy can be a difficult process, but I am here to make it easier. My clients come to me because they are struggling with relationship issues, anxiety, OCD or depression, and feel like they are stuck and no matter what they have tried they can’t pull themselves out. They leave empowered, with specific tools that reshape how their brain, emotions, and behavior work. My clients...
Life can be challenging and overwhelming sometimes. Finding a therapist who is a good fit for you is an important step on your healing journey. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with four years of experience providing individual therapy in a compassionate and accepting environment. I am also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. If you are dealing with anxiety or stress, I can help you...
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I am a graduate of Tulane University School of Social Work’s MSW and PhD programs. I am a licensed clinical social worker in Pennsylvania and Colorado and hold a certification in gerontological social work. I have over 30 years of experience in both social work practice and teaching social work at the bachelor’s and master’s levels, earning the distinction of Professor Emerita. I have also serv...
Welcoming safe, supportive haven for all those living "outside the boxes”. Experience with youth, adults, elders in supporting the unique therapeutic healing journey of LGBTQIA+, artists, performers, empaths, healers, alternative families (donor/adoption/foster/blended culture), and non mainstream relationships. I bring genuine compassion and endurance for your process to find, embrace, and hon...
