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
I am a licensed clinical social worker and specialize in depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, life transitions and trauma. I have worked with individuals, couples and families in a variety of settings and am affiliated with the Weill Cornell Institute for Geriatric Psychiatry. I provide an empathic, respectful environment to discuss your concerns and priorities. Using evidence-based...
Do you struggle with an inner voice that tells you that you are failing or not enough? Is it difficult to identify what you want? Do you consistently prioritize others over yourself? We live in a world that bombards us with messages about who has value and who does not. We are told “just try harder” and things will change. My clients come to therapy because despite a commitment to this hustle f...
Pain is an experience that can feel scary, isolating, and everlasting. Whether it be emotional, physical, mental, or relational, pain takes on many forms and can disguise itself in different ways. Has a painful event left you feeling overwhelmed? Are you, or somebody you know, battling with a serious medical condition? Do you face challenges in life that leave you feeling stuck? I have extensi...
Hi. My name is Garrett, and it's brave of you to reach out. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I provide services for Illinois residents by phone, online, and in office (Lincolnwood, IL). In therapy, my goal is to foster a safe environment for which we can develop a trusting relationship to help face your opportunities for growth. One of the greatest tools in therapy is the client-therapis...
After 35 years of experience, I approach life and therapy with a sense of humor, creativity and evidence based practices. Most clients report that I am easy to talk to and put people at ease. I enjoy challenges and exploring mind-body-spirit using ACT, CBT and EMDR. Complex issues are interesting to me along with normal life transitions, depression, anxiety and trauma. I welcome working with hi...
A nurse-psychotherapist with specialized, post-graduate training and over 30 years of experience, I’ve developed an integrative, holistic approach to help you address life challenges and increase your sense of well-being. I integrate psychodynamic strategies and wellness principles into a tailored, individualized approach. My focus is on you --- your individual needs and goals. I am empathetic ...
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Phoenix Rebellion prides itself on offering therapy to all communities and age groups no matter the age, sexual preferences, gender, profession, etc. Clients can find the specific help needed for any situation as our therapists have advanced training and education in a variety of counseling methods. Our therapists specialize in treating the effects of trauma. We have a variety of clients from a...
Through a collaborative and personalized approach, I offer a holistic perspective that reconnects the mind and body. The therapeutic relationship, built on trust and understanding, is an essential component of therapy, and I strive to bring warmth, encouragement, and humor into our collaboration. I work with women and men struggling with eating disorders and body image issues, anxiety,...
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As your therapist I will strive to help you discover your strengths in efforts to instill hope, inspire change, and best support you in reaching your goals. Together we will process your stressors, emotions and thought patterns. I take great care in developing a safe and collaborative relationship with my clients, as it is a key conductor towards healing, hope and change. I strive to see my...
Terra is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who earned her Masters in Counseling Psychology from Lee University in Cleveland, TN. Terra has a heart for people and a passion for helping others. This creates an environment off acceptance for each person who enters and at the same time works towards change. Terra has 17 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults as well as...
