Join other queer and trans folks living with chronic illness, chronic pain, or disability in learning from and supporting each other, building community, and expanding our skillsets for grounding and nervous system support. Groups will include personal sharing, somatic techniques for building resilience and relieving stress, learning about a few herbs to support our nervous systems, and sharing tips on pain management, fatigue, and living with chronic conditions. This group is in person, masks required. For more information and to register, visit www.jeanmadrone.com/supportgroup
I work with clients who are experiencing stress, chronic illness, autoimmune conditions, attachment wounds, and developmental and complex trauma.
Join other queer and trans folks living with chronic illness, chronic pain, or disability in learning from and supporting each other, building community, and expanding our skillsets for grounding and nervous system support. Groups will include personal sharing, somatic techniques for building resilience and relieving stress, learning about a few herbs to support our nervous systems, and sharing tips on pain management, fatigue, and living with chronic conditions. This group is in person, masks required. For more information and to register, visit www.jeanmadrone.com/supportgroup
Living with a chronic illness can feel isolating and overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. This chronic illness support group offers a safe, compassionate space for adults managing long-term conditions like autoimmune diseases, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, AS, EDS, and more. You’ll find genuine peer support, guided conversations, and practical tools for emotional wellness and coping. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been managing your condition your whole life, this group reminds you that you’re not alone and your story matters.
I mainly work with clients who struggle with chronic illness/ chronic pain, are neurodivergent, and identify as LGBTQ.
Living with a chronic illness can feel isolating and overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. This chronic illness support group offers a safe, compassionate space for adults managing long-term conditions like autoimmune diseases, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, AS, EDS, and more. You’ll find genuine peer support, guided conversations, and practical tools for emotional wellness and coping. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been managing your condition your whole life, this group reminds you that you’re not alone and your story matters.
We empower individuals to heal from past traumatic experiences, and discover lasting contentment. The results can be life-changing! Life doesn't have to be fraught with conflict or heartache. You can develop the ability to face anything with confidence and calm. Together, we can make this transformation a reality for you. We'll work together to boost your self-assurance, helping you face life with strength and belief in yourself. Our approach fosters deep connection with yourself and others, enhancing the quality of your relationships. You can navigate life's ups and downs with a sense of calm & balance
Hosted by Santosha Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Group meets in Spokane, WA 99203
We empower individuals to heal from past traumatic experiences, and discover lasting contentment. The results can be life-changing! Life doesn't have to be fraught with conflict or heartache. You can develop the ability to face anything with confidence and calm. Together, we can make this transformation a reality for you. We'll work together to boost your self-assurance, helping you face life with strength and belief in yourself. Our approach fosters deep connection with yourself and others, enhancing the quality of your relationships. You can navigate life's ups and downs with a sense of calm & balance
This support group is a bi-weekly space to gather in community with others impacted by chronic pain and/or chronic illness to share experiences, learn coping and self-advocacy skills, and connect to resources. The group is open to adults residing in Washington state living with chronic pain or chronic illness (a diagnosis is not required). The group will be led by Hannah King, LMHCA, CRC, a therapist with lived experience with chronic pain and a passion for disability justice. We will discuss topics such as internalized ableism, self-compassion, disability accommodations, medical self-advocacy, and accepting limitations.
This support group is a bi-weekly space to gather in community with others impacted by chronic pain and/or chronic illness to share experiences, learn coping and self-advocacy skills, and connect to resources. The group is open to adults residing in Washington state living with chronic pain or chronic illness (a diagnosis is not required). The group will be led by Hannah King, LMHCA, CRC, a therapist with lived experience with chronic pain and a passion for disability justice. We will discuss topics such as internalized ableism, self-compassion, disability accommodations, medical self-advocacy, and accepting limitations.
Led by sleep technician and mental health specialist Avani Vimawala, who spent over 20 years working in sleep health before becoming a counselor, this CBT-I group helps participants understand why insomnia becomes chronic and how to restore healthy sleep using evidence-based, trauma-informed care. The group explores the connection between sleep, anxiety, mood, and overall mental health. Participants will learn practical skills to improve sleep quality, reduce nighttime stress, and feel more balanced during the day.
Led by sleep technician and mental health specialist Avani Vimawala, who spent over 20 years working in sleep health before becoming a counselor, this CBT-I group helps participants understand why insomnia becomes chronic and how to restore healthy sleep using evidence-based, trauma-informed care. The group explores the connection between sleep, anxiety, mood, and overall mental health. Participants will learn practical skills to improve sleep quality, reduce nighttime stress, and feel more balanced during the day.
Exhausted from chasing a predictable routine when your neurodivergent brain and chronic illness refuse to cooperate? Welcome to Beyond Survival. Led by Naomi Kumar, LMHC, this intimate 6-week virtual support group is capped at 5 participants to create a low-pressure, low-demand space for connection and growth. We'll move beyond generic advice to explore energy management, sensory needs, executive functioning, self-compassion, and practical ways to work with your brain and body instead of against them. Bring your brain fog exactly as you are—even at 10% capacity. WA residents • 6 weeks • $300 private pay
I help adults with PTSD or Complex PTSD, mood concerns, chronic pain, disability stress, and neurodivergence.
Exhausted from chasing a predictable routine when your neurodivergent brain and chronic illness refuse to cooperate? Welcome to Beyond Survival. Led by Naomi Kumar, LMHC, this intimate 6-week virtual support group is capped at 5 participants to create a low-pressure, low-demand space for connection and growth. We'll move beyond generic advice to explore energy management, sensory needs, executive functioning, self-compassion, and practical ways to work with your brain and body instead of against them. Bring your brain fog exactly as you are—even at 10% capacity. WA residents • 6 weeks • $300 private pay
Come learn how to harness the power of your brain to gain a greater quality of life. We will be discussing tools you can use to manage your pain. This will be a 10 week interactive group where you will be able to increase your skills and knowledge and gain support from peers who know what you may be going through. Enrolling now for a October/November start.
Come learn how to harness the power of your brain to gain a greater quality of life. We will be discussing tools you can use to manage your pain. This will be a 10 week interactive group where you will be able to increase your skills and knowledge and gain support from peers who know what you may be going through. Enrolling now for a October/November start.
The Uninvited Guest is a therapy group designed for adults managing forms of chronic illnesses, with dual diagnosis of grief, anxiety, and depression . Having such illnesses feels isolating as you try to create a new sense of balance in your lifestyle. With this group, you do not have to feel alone in your condition. In this program, you will learn skills from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to reclaim your lives, even when you cannot reclaim your health. The hope is to change your ideology from "surviving" with your condition to "living" and thriving with it.
The Uninvited Guest is a therapy group designed for adults managing forms of chronic illnesses, with dual diagnosis of grief, anxiety, and depression . Having such illnesses feels isolating as you try to create a new sense of balance in your lifestyle. With this group, you do not have to feel alone in your condition. In this program, you will learn skills from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to reclaim your lives, even when you cannot reclaim your health. The hope is to change your ideology from "surviving" with your condition to "living" and thriving with it.
This virtual group is for adult athletes of all varieties struggling with chronic injuries and pain. Being an athlete - whether it's getting outdoors, climbing mountains, playing tennis, or running marathons - is often a huge part of our identities. What happens when we aren't able to get out there like we once were, and not just for a short while, but for months or even years? Struggling with chronic injuries and pain can be a really isolating and disorienting experience full of unnamed loss and sadness. Join us to find support, comradery, and hope.
This virtual group is for adult athletes of all varieties struggling with chronic injuries and pain. Being an athlete - whether it's getting outdoors, climbing mountains, playing tennis, or running marathons - is often a huge part of our identities. What happens when we aren't able to get out there like we once were, and not just for a short while, but for months or even years? Struggling with chronic injuries and pain can be a really isolating and disorienting experience full of unnamed loss and sadness. Join us to find support, comradery, and hope.
A group therapy experience where chronic pain sufferers who feel isolated, anxious, hopeless, and exhausted can find comfort in community. Chronic pain can change everything. The body no longer feels safe. Medical appointments take up significant time. Support from friends and family can become complicated. This is a virtual group open to those living in Washington state to come alongside other people who get it; facilitated by a licensed therapist with their own lived experience of navigating life with day in day out physical pain. Come find meaningful community where you are invited to show up just as you are.
I enjoy working with folks who are experiencing internal disharmony as a result of trauma or living with chronic illness and pain which can be a chronic trauma in of itself.
A group therapy experience where chronic pain sufferers who feel isolated, anxious, hopeless, and exhausted can find comfort in community. Chronic pain can change everything. The body no longer feels safe. Medical appointments take up significant time. Support from friends and family can become complicated. This is a virtual group open to those living in Washington state to come alongside other people who get it; facilitated by a licensed therapist with their own lived experience of navigating life with day in day out physical pain. Come find meaningful community where you are invited to show up just as you are.
THIS GROUP FOCUSES ON INDIVIDUALS/FAMILIES RECOVERING FROM SUDDEN OR UNEXPECTING CHRONIC ILLNESS AND/OR RECENTLY DIAGNOSED ILLNESS
Hosted by Boehm Counseling & Consulting Services
Counselor, MS, LMHC, MAC
Group meets in Vancouver, WA 98685
THIS GROUP FOCUSES ON INDIVIDUALS/FAMILIES RECOVERING FROM SUDDEN OR UNEXPECTING CHRONIC ILLNESS AND/OR RECENTLY DIAGNOSED ILLNESS
A support and therapy group for those experiencing invisible illness and disability: Cancer, lyme, autoimmune, mental health, physical or mental disability, and the list goes on. All those who suffer from an "unseen" illness welcome, as well as loved ones. Together we can work towards expression and understanding of what it means to be "sick but unseen".
A support and therapy group for those experiencing invisible illness and disability: Cancer, lyme, autoimmune, mental health, physical or mental disability, and the list goes on. All those who suffer from an "unseen" illness welcome, as well as loved ones. Together we can work towards expression and understanding of what it means to be "sick but unseen".
This meeting consists of community members coming together to tell their story. Everyone works together to solve problems, provide support, and lead each other to a better life. Examples, socialization with people of the same age that share empowering stories of health and healing. Focuses on aging in place, medication management, various medical diagnosis to ensure the best possible care. If interested, please call me at 509-955-5175
Hosted by Dr. Erin Daniels
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LICSW, MA
Group meets in Spokane Valley, WA 99206
This meeting consists of community members coming together to tell their story. Everyone works together to solve problems, provide support, and lead each other to a better life. Examples, socialization with people of the same age that share empowering stories of health and healing. Focuses on aging in place, medication management, various medical diagnosis to ensure the best possible care. If interested, please call me at 509-955-5175
Please join me online Thursday at 6pm pacific time to listen and be heard. This is a multi age, multi-condition, all gender group. I facilitate this group by leading relaxation, sharing information from pain science, making a space for everyone to share where they're at without being judged or blamed. I am not a medical provider so I approach pain relief through an understanding of the neuroscience of pain and human compassion. $10-20 per meeting. (let me know if you can't afford this) You must pre-register, text 360 705-1216 or email: karenbodyofknowledge@gmail.com
Please join me online Thursday at 6pm pacific time to listen and be heard. This is a multi age, multi-condition, all gender group. I facilitate this group by leading relaxation, sharing information from pain science, making a space for everyone to share where they're at without being judged or blamed. I am not a medical provider so I approach pain relief through an understanding of the neuroscience of pain and human compassion. $10-20 per meeting. (let me know if you can't afford this) You must pre-register, text 360 705-1216 or email: karenbodyofknowledge@gmail.com
Are you experiencing pain? does it interfere with your daily life? if so, please attend my Chronic pain meeting that focuses on how to manage pain. How to find new ways to cope with pain and meeting amazing people while having fun. If interested, please email or call me for meeting times. If interested, please call 509-955-5175.
Hosted by Dr. Erin Daniels
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LICSW, MA
Group meets in Spokane, WA 99206
Are you experiencing pain? does it interfere with your daily life? if so, please attend my Chronic pain meeting that focuses on how to manage pain. How to find new ways to cope with pain and meeting amazing people while having fun. If interested, please email or call me for meeting times. If interested, please call 509-955-5175.
This is a small group of up to 8 people meeting ONLINE every other Sunday from 11-12 PT/ 2-3 ET. The cost of the group is sliding scale $20-$50. The goals are to decrease isolation, share personal experiences of battles and triumphs, have focused discussion topics, and share resources. NEXT GROUP STARTS 3/29/26
Hosted by Guided Journeys Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR-P
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98125
This is a small group of up to 8 people meeting ONLINE every other Sunday from 11-12 PT/ 2-3 ET. The cost of the group is sliding scale $20-$50. The goals are to decrease isolation, share personal experiences of battles and triumphs, have focused discussion topics, and share resources. NEXT GROUP STARTS 3/29/26
A supportive group for those wanting to live mindfully and with self-compassion. Meetings occur the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 6-7pm PST To sign up.
Hosted by B. Bartja Wachtel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, QCSW, MHP
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98103
A supportive group for those wanting to live mindfully and with self-compassion. Meetings occur the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 6-7pm PST To sign up.
I am a Certified Forest Therapy Guide, trained by the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs. Offering nature based therapy in a variety of ways is the primary reason for establishing The ONE Center just outside Olympia, WA. I offer Guided Forest Therapy Walks (3 hours) and day retreats to individuals, organizations and groups each month. Nature based silent meditation retreats are also offered at The ONE Center. Email me to find out more the upcoming nature based events at ONE.
I am a Certified Forest Therapy Guide, trained by the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs. Offering nature based therapy in a variety of ways is the primary reason for establishing The ONE Center just outside Olympia, WA. I offer Guided Forest Therapy Walks (3 hours) and day retreats to individuals, organizations and groups each month. Nature based silent meditation retreats are also offered at The ONE Center. Email me to find out more the upcoming nature based events at ONE.
This online group is for people living with chronic pain. Although chronic pain can be life-changing, it does not have to keep you from living fully & staying present in your daily life. We will build a deeper understanding of chronic pain, including how the brain interprets pain signals & how pain can affect everyday life. We will also make space to process the emotional & practical changes that often come with chronic pain. You will learn coping skills through mindfulness, somatic exercises, & grief support. The goal is to help you create a life in which you can thrive—not simply survive.
I also have experience supporting clients navigating grief and loss, existential difficulties (such as imposter syndrome), negative self-talk, low self-esteem, and adjusting to major life events such as changes in ability, adapting to chronic health, and chronic pain.
This online group is for people living with chronic pain. Although chronic pain can be life-changing, it does not have to keep you from living fully & staying present in your daily life. We will build a deeper understanding of chronic pain, including how the brain interprets pain signals & how pain can affect everyday life. We will also make space to process the emotional & practical changes that often come with chronic pain. You will learn coping skills through mindfulness, somatic exercises, & grief support. The goal is to help you create a life in which you can thrive—not simply survive.
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Chronic Pain Support Groups
How does chronic pain therapy work?
Engaging with a psychotherapist to help treat chronic pain does not mean that one’s pain is all in their head. Therapy for chronic-pain patients has been shown to benefit both the mind and the body, targeting physical symptoms and increasing daily functioning. In other words, for many, addressing their emotional health through therapy affects their physical health. A therapist can help a client challenge unhelpful thoughts about pain and develop new ways to respond to it, such as distraction or calming breathing techniques. Studies have found that therapy can be as effective as surgery for certain cases of chronic pain and many doctors recommend trying psychotherapy in advance of considering invasive surgery.
What are the most effective treatment options for chronic pain?
Stress, anxiety, depression, catastrophizing, ruminating, lack of activity, and social withdrawal all make chronic pain worse. Addressing these issues, research shows, can help people gain control over their pain symptoms. Therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, biofeedback, and mindfulness-based stress reduction, along with greater pain-management education, have been found to help people reduce fear and disability.
Are there new treatments for chronic pain?
Many cases of chronic pain, particularly those involving back pain, remain medically unexplained. But there is evidence that changes in the brain or nervous system are caused by previous physical ailments such as tissue damage; in such cases, the brain may continue to send out pain signals despite the physical cause having healed. To aid patients under these circumstances, a recently developed treatment known as pain reprocessing therapy (PRT) is designed to help the brain “unlearn” this response. A PRT practitioner helps individuals to reduce the “threat value” of their ongoing pain signals until they can reappraise them as less threatening and fear-inducing. They also help an individual to develop new emotional regulation skills.
How long does therapy for chronic pain take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from chronic pain, especially as there may be a range of physical and psychological causes for any individual’s discomfort, but most patients should expect to see a therapist for a number of weeks or months, typically spanning at least 12 sessions. Studies of pain reprocessing therapy found that many individuals’ experience of pain lessened in eight sessions over four weeks.