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
Feeling Crazy? Lost your peace? Struggling with thoughts and emotions? Sometimes life can lead us to a place where we want to “give up”. I can help you regain your perspective and provide you with tools to help you get back on track. It’s time to exchange fear, anxiety or panic for peace. I have extensive experience and will meet you where you are. We will move you on the path of health and...
I am both a licensed clinical social worker with a Master’s degree from the University of Illinois and a registered nurse with a Bachelor’s of Nursing degree from Loyola University. I am a dedicated mental health professional with over thirty-nine years of experience in various health settings. During these years, I have worked with a variety of individuals from many walks of life. My backgroun...
Have you or a loved one experienced some recent adversity? Are you faced with a personal or relational conflict that does not appear to have a resolution? If so, Pinnacle Therapy Group may be able to help these current challenges. As the Founder/CEO of Pinnacle Therapy Group, quality client care is our number one priority. PTG was founded on the belief that we will all experience adversity in o...
Dr. Leytocha Evette Ruinard, is a licensed Naturopathic Physician who earned her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine at Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Tempe, Arizona and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology while living in Germany. The most unique attributes that set Dr. Ruinard apart from others is her infectious smile, her tenacity to motivate, encourage and...
My ideal client is anyone who, despite their fears and apprehensions about therapy, is ready to do the necessary work to develop the tools which will enable them to actively pivot towards a better life; a life that is aligned with their deeply held values. At the basis of my practice is holding all my clients with an open, accepting, and non-biased emotional stance. I specialize in using...
It’s time for a new approach. You’ve tried numerous ways to overcome depression and anxiety, but in the end, you’re left feeling even more worried and defeated. Maybe the strategies that worked in the past aren’t working anymore. Trying to find relief from this suffering can turn into an exhausting cycle. This emotional distress can cause you to feel detached from others and make it seem...
Do you feel like your world is falling apart, you don't understand why things are so hard for you when it seems easy for others? Has your thinking or your memory changed? Are you suddenly struggling at work or school after an accident or traumatic event? Do you feel afraid, jittery, & have trouble sleeping? Do you beat to your own drum or had a hard time attending to the world around you? Do yo...
I am currently welcoming new clients, both individuals and couples. Going to a counselor or therapist when you are feeling sad, anxious, overwhelmed, depressed, or simply out of sorts should be as normal as going to the doctor when you have the flu. I see myself partnering with you in a therapeutic relationship as guide and counselor, providing empathy and compassion as we explore issues and...
I care about helping people who are interesting in recognizing unhealthy patterns in their life and freeing themselves from lifelong trauma. I operate on a sliding scale so that anyone who wants a life change has fair access to good mental health care. You’re already taking the biggest step in looking for help. Take the next step and contact me today to talk about details regarding your care an...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Are you feeling down or overwhelmed? Do you feel alone in a room full of people? Do you need help with identifying appropriate life goals; developing effective coping skills; improving stress; alleviating depressive symptoms or embracing life. People enter counseling for many reasons, from anxiety, stress, mental health fitness, depression, trauma and grief. Still others ...
Becoming a mother is one of our most profound rites of passage, yet so many moms are coming through this passage depleted, depressed, anxious and angry. You are absolutely not alone in feeling this way. Mothering without enough support is our modern predicament, but it is not our thriving design. I understand from my clients as well as personal experience just how far off center moms can find...
One step can make all the difference." I have provided individual and family therapy for over 15 years. I am very passionate when it comes to working with individuals and families and strive to improve the life of my clients. I am able to build rapport quickly and my clients have commented they feel safe and comfortable to share their story, their life, and their struggles with me. I am...
I work with teenagers 12 and up, and adults on a variety of topics. My passion is helping people heal from their pasts and start creating the future that they have dreamed about living. Connection is very important to me and I quickly and easily connect to my clients. I strive to create a caring and comfortable environment where you feel safe to explore whatever you choose to explore. My...
Alexis earned her bachelors degree in Psychology from Rutgers University in 2007 and her masters degree in Mental Health Counseling and Behavioral Medicine from the Boston University School of Medicine in 2009. Since obtaining her masters, Alexis has worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families who are dealing with any number of mental health concerns. Whether it be in a school,...
I will be sincere, genuine and compassionate as I listen to your needs and help guide you through the storm. I have 10 plus years of experience serving children, teens and adults who had or were suffering from trauma at all levels; daily and chronic stress; mental health disorders, spiritual warfare, anger, anxiety, grief, depression and more. I use a variety of techniques to help you navigate...
