Chronic Pain Therapists in 78712
Victoria Washington
Counselor, MS, LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78712 (Online Only)
My mission as an IFS-trained therapist is to help you understand and heal the different parts of yourself that may be in conflict or pain. Whether you are dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, I am here to support you. IFS stands for Internal Family Systems. It is a model that views each person as having a system of sub-personalities that have their own thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and motivations. Some of your parts may be wounded by past experiences and carry negative emotions such as anger, fear, shame, or guilt. Other parts may try to protect you from those emotions by avoiding, pleasing, or numbing.
My mission as an IFS-trained therapist is to help you understand and heal the different parts of yourself that may be in conflict or pain. Whether you are dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, I am here to support you. IFS stands for Internal Family Systems. It is a model that views each person as having a system of sub-personalities that have their own thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and motivations. Some of your parts may be wounded by past experiences and carry negative emotions such as anger, fear, shame, or guilt. Other parts may try to protect you from those emotions by avoiding, pleasing, or numbing.
Jessie Tirrell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, BAS, TBRI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78712
I've spent 19 years helping adults, families, and children face their anxiety, grow from their pain, and believe in themselves with warmth and no judgment.
Are you feeling stuck and ready to live like you again? Living with anxiety can be crippling. Watching your child struggle with anxiety locked away from your efforts to help is overwhelming. If your anxiety runs the show you know you miss out on friends, family, and unlocking your potential. If your child is struggling they may be having behaviors that you KNOW are not them but you can't seem to get a handle on. Anxious or traumatized kids are often acting out kids and getting them to talk about the real problems can feel impossible. If you're an adult with trauma you may not have learned how to do that either. You can be better.
I've spent 19 years helping adults, families, and children face their anxiety, grow from their pain, and believe in themselves with warmth and no judgment.
Are you feeling stuck and ready to live like you again? Living with anxiety can be crippling. Watching your child struggle with anxiety locked away from your efforts to help is overwhelming. If your anxiety runs the show you know you miss out on friends, family, and unlocking your potential. If your child is struggling they may be having behaviors that you KNOW are not them but you can't seem to get a handle on. Anxious or traumatized kids are often acting out kids and getting them to talk about the real problems can feel impossible. If you're an adult with trauma you may not have learned how to do that either. You can be better.
Heather Velasquez (Hello Light Counseling Pllc)
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78712 (Online Only)
Hello! I am an experienced Licensed Professional Counselor offering individual counseling for adults. My focus is working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, grief/loss, chronic illness including HIV, and women's health issues and alcohol and/or substance use. I’m passionate about helping you work through past hurts or traumas that might be keeping you from fully engaging in your life and fully connecting with others. Whether you are considering counseling for the first time or are a seasoned counseling client, I would be happy to speak with you to answer any questions you might have.
Hello! I am an experienced Licensed Professional Counselor offering individual counseling for adults. My focus is working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, grief/loss, chronic illness including HIV, and women's health issues and alcohol and/or substance use. I’m passionate about helping you work through past hurts or traumas that might be keeping you from fully engaging in your life and fully connecting with others. Whether you are considering counseling for the first time or are a seasoned counseling client, I would be happy to speak with you to answer any questions you might have.
DeYoung Counseling, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMHC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78712 (Online Only)
My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, life transitions, trauma, relationship concerns, stress, isolation, chronic illness, compassion fatigue, grief and loss, sleep issues, self-esteem, self-compassion, parenting issues, and career transition.
Investing time into understanding yourself and developing yourself is one of the best decisions that you can make. Life can feel overwhelming at times and can be difficult to manage. Change can challenge our ability to navigate successfully. Thankfully, you don’t have to navigate life’s transitions alone. I'm passionate about working with my clients to gain an understanding of their past and present stressors, while discovering new tools for healing and growth. Together we can explore what gives your life purpose, hope and meaning and discover paths for living your best life.
My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, life transitions, trauma, relationship concerns, stress, isolation, chronic illness, compassion fatigue, grief and loss, sleep issues, self-esteem, self-compassion, parenting issues, and career transition.
Investing time into understanding yourself and developing yourself is one of the best decisions that you can make. Life can feel overwhelming at times and can be difficult to manage. Change can challenge our ability to navigate successfully. Thankfully, you don’t have to navigate life’s transitions alone. I'm passionate about working with my clients to gain an understanding of their past and present stressors, while discovering new tools for healing and growth. Together we can explore what gives your life purpose, hope and meaning and discover paths for living your best life.
Jessica Chen
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78712 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Do you sometimes feel like your emotions get the best of you? Or do you have difficulty feeling or expressing emotions? The focus of my practice is on helping people develop wise mind - the integration of emotions and intuition with reasoning and logic. I am a licensed clinical psychologist. My approach to therapy is client-centered, justice-oriented, strengths-based, and affirming. I work with you to understand your history (how you came to be who you are), clarify your present-day concerns, and teach you tools that support your growth and wellbeing.
Do you sometimes feel like your emotions get the best of you? Or do you have difficulty feeling or expressing emotions? The focus of my practice is on helping people develop wise mind - the integration of emotions and intuition with reasoning and logic. I am a licensed clinical psychologist. My approach to therapy is client-centered, justice-oriented, strengths-based, and affirming. I work with you to understand your history (how you came to be who you are), clarify your present-day concerns, and teach you tools that support your growth and wellbeing.
Christine A Beliard
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78712 (Online Only)
I see clients in Florida and Texas. It is my honor to walk alongside people who have committed to the change they want to experience in their lives. I have had the privilege of working with clients for over 15 years. To me, one of the most important aspects of therapy is the FIT between the client and therapist. Our first goal will be to ensure that you feel comfortable with me and that I am inviting you into a trustworthy space for our work. I will be honest - therapy with me will be work, but it will always be done with compassion and care. Life is not easy, but finding a good therapist to walk alongside you should be!
I see clients in Florida and Texas. It is my honor to walk alongside people who have committed to the change they want to experience in their lives. I have had the privilege of working with clients for over 15 years. To me, one of the most important aspects of therapy is the FIT between the client and therapist. Our first goal will be to ensure that you feel comfortable with me and that I am inviting you into a trustworthy space for our work. I will be honest - therapy with me will be work, but it will always be done with compassion and care. Life is not easy, but finding a good therapist to walk alongside you should be!
Melissa Miller García
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78712 (Online Only)
Are you terrified of starting therapy because of judgment of a "non-traditional" lifestyle, relationship, or job? Are you exhausted by the demands of a system that never seems to give you a break? Are you experiencing feelings of guilt and shame of starting this journey because growing up your concerns were minimized or taking care of yourself was viewed as selfish?
Are you terrified of starting therapy because of judgment of a "non-traditional" lifestyle, relationship, or job? Are you exhausted by the demands of a system that never seems to give you a break? Are you experiencing feelings of guilt and shame of starting this journey because growing up your concerns were minimized or taking care of yourself was viewed as selfish?
Adam Roark Cobb
Psychologist, PhD, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78712
My clinical and research expertise includes the range of anxiety and stress-related disorders, especially PTSD, OCD, panic, social anxiety, and generalized anxiety. My approach is non-judgmental, compassionate, caring, and fundamentally science-based. I have extensive training and experience working with clients and their families across the lifespan, including children, adolescents, adults, and Veterans. I am also well-versed in delivering several gold-standard CBT and exposure-based treatments. I view meaningful connections and delivering evidence-based treatments as the most important factors that drive therapeutic change.
My clinical and research expertise includes the range of anxiety and stress-related disorders, especially PTSD, OCD, panic, social anxiety, and generalized anxiety. My approach is non-judgmental, compassionate, caring, and fundamentally science-based. I have extensive training and experience working with clients and their families across the lifespan, including children, adolescents, adults, and Veterans. I am also well-versed in delivering several gold-standard CBT and exposure-based treatments. I view meaningful connections and delivering evidence-based treatments as the most important factors that drive therapeutic change.
Christine C Leyva
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78712
Have you always been an anxious person but lately it’s getting kind of out of hand? You were able to manage it before but now it’s taking over every thought? Are you unable to do things you used to do with ease, such as fly, drive, leave the house, go to the store? Are you riddled with persistent thoughts that you find scary or unwanted, but you can’t get rid of them no matter how hard you try? Do you find that you are always fighting fires, leaving no fuel left for yourself? Are you confident in other areas but find that your relationships always seem to leave you feeling bad about yourself?
Have you always been an anxious person but lately it’s getting kind of out of hand? You were able to manage it before but now it’s taking over every thought? Are you unable to do things you used to do with ease, such as fly, drive, leave the house, go to the store? Are you riddled with persistent thoughts that you find scary or unwanted, but you can’t get rid of them no matter how hard you try? Do you find that you are always fighting fires, leaving no fuel left for yourself? Are you confident in other areas but find that your relationships always seem to leave you feeling bad about yourself?
Nina Reyna
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78712
Are you experiencing overwhelming feelings from the painful chapters of your past? Maybe you’re going through a difficult season or big life transition? You struggle to feel confident in who you are because anxiety, fear or past hurts hold you back from the things you know in your heart you’re supposed to step into. I understand that you need a safe place to be heard, understood, and grow in a direction that feels right to you.
Are you experiencing overwhelming feelings from the painful chapters of your past? Maybe you’re going through a difficult season or big life transition? You struggle to feel confident in who you are because anxiety, fear or past hurts hold you back from the things you know in your heart you’re supposed to step into. I understand that you need a safe place to be heard, understood, and grow in a direction that feels right to you.
Elena Ellazar
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, NCC, LPC-A
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78712 (Online Only)
Let's create a safe, comfortable & collaborative space for you to enter into your healing era. Your journey is your own, but you do not have to walk it alone. Do you feel stuck, restricted, or just checked out? My goal is to understand those barriers, adapt to them and uncover your interests & hobbies to incorporate them into practical strategies for your life beyond our sessions, so you're prepared for what comes next. Together, we can rediscover your inner resilience and lay the groundwork so you can create a life filled with purpose & freedom from the things that hold you back.
Let's create a safe, comfortable & collaborative space for you to enter into your healing era. Your journey is your own, but you do not have to walk it alone. Do you feel stuck, restricted, or just checked out? My goal is to understand those barriers, adapt to them and uncover your interests & hobbies to incorporate them into practical strategies for your life beyond our sessions, so you're prepared for what comes next. Together, we can rediscover your inner resilience and lay the groundwork so you can create a life filled with purpose & freedom from the things that hold you back.
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August A Dolan-Henderson
Psychologist, PhD, MA, BA
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78712
Testing for purpose is my specialty. Evaluation for accommodations for the GRE, MCAT, LSAT, GMAT, FINRA, Bar Exams and other professional evaluations. Disability examination for SSI and SSDI, Mental capacities testing for older or disabled persons for Guardianship. In addition, I am also an experienced psychotherapist with training in Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, Insight-oriented, and I also use Gestalt and Internal Family Systems methods, working with you to embrace your gifts and differences and create meaning for a valued life.
Testing for purpose is my specialty. Evaluation for accommodations for the GRE, MCAT, LSAT, GMAT, FINRA, Bar Exams and other professional evaluations. Disability examination for SSI and SSDI, Mental capacities testing for older or disabled persons for Guardianship. In addition, I am also an experienced psychotherapist with training in Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, Insight-oriented, and I also use Gestalt and Internal Family Systems methods, working with you to embrace your gifts and differences and create meaning for a valued life.
Lea M. Roman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78712 (Online Only)
Lea deeply values cultural diversity and respect for the unique lens that each individual possesses, and through which- experiences their environment. Lea believes it is of the utmost importance to provide a trauma-informed perspective for all marginalized populations including BIPOC. As such, she prides herself on being an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist and advocate whom places great emphasis upon awareness of multiculturalism. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, Lea feels as if she can offer an intimate form of empathy to her clients.
Lea deeply values cultural diversity and respect for the unique lens that each individual possesses, and through which- experiences their environment. Lea believes it is of the utmost importance to provide a trauma-informed perspective for all marginalized populations including BIPOC. As such, she prides herself on being an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist and advocate whom places great emphasis upon awareness of multiculturalism. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, Lea feels as if she can offer an intimate form of empathy to her clients.
Jennifer E Pinkerton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCDC , EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78712
I am a LCSW, LCDC, and Certified EMDR therapist providing in-person and tele-health therapeutic services across the state of Texas. I offer a holistic approach where we will explore the mind, body and spirit to develop a personalized path of healing and growth for you. I draw on multiple evidenced based and experiential treatment modalities, and client centered therapies to guide you in identifying your inner strengths to find solutions to elicit the change you desire. Let's discover your path to healing.
I am a LCSW, LCDC, and Certified EMDR therapist providing in-person and tele-health therapeutic services across the state of Texas. I offer a holistic approach where we will explore the mind, body and spirit to develop a personalized path of healing and growth for you. I draw on multiple evidenced based and experiential treatment modalities, and client centered therapies to guide you in identifying your inner strengths to find solutions to elicit the change you desire. Let's discover your path to healing.
Pi Chen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78712
Seasons change and people change. Regardless of age, gender, and status, we all encounter challenges and difficulties throughout different stages in life. I help clients re-discover who they are, reclaim their lives, rebuild relationships that are meaningful to them, restore balance and satisfaction in life, reach insight and problem solve, or get to where they want to be. You determine the nature and amount of change you wish to make. I believe that helping people recognize and hone in their strengths can create new possibilities for action and new directions in life.
Seasons change and people change. Regardless of age, gender, and status, we all encounter challenges and difficulties throughout different stages in life. I help clients re-discover who they are, reclaim their lives, rebuild relationships that are meaningful to them, restore balance and satisfaction in life, reach insight and problem solve, or get to where they want to be. You determine the nature and amount of change you wish to make. I believe that helping people recognize and hone in their strengths can create new possibilities for action and new directions in life.
Julia Zenteno-Montez
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78712 (Online Only)
I know this can be a scary and overwhelming process. I offer therapy for those who are navigating life transitions, difficulties in personal relationships, identity issues,depression, grief and loss, and women’s issues (self-image, infertility, postpartum, new mothers). I work with people who want to grow, change, and feel happier but feel lost or stuck in how to do so. I value working with people from diverse cultural, ethnic and sexual backgrounds. I provide culturally sensitive therapy and provide a supportive and safe environment for all to share their story.
I know this can be a scary and overwhelming process. I offer therapy for those who are navigating life transitions, difficulties in personal relationships, identity issues,depression, grief and loss, and women’s issues (self-image, infertility, postpartum, new mothers). I work with people who want to grow, change, and feel happier but feel lost or stuck in how to do so. I value working with people from diverse cultural, ethnic and sexual backgrounds. I provide culturally sensitive therapy and provide a supportive and safe environment for all to share their story.
Rachel Wyatt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78712
Not accepting new clients
Hello, looking for a place where you can feel safe to be vulnerable, gain insight and understanding, as well as work towards your desired goal(s)? I understand that we all have unique lives, experiences, and circumstances that can affect the way we think, behave, believe, and express ourselves. Being unique, having your own story to tell, and learning to navigate life is a part of our journey. Therapy can help with navigating these life changes as we grow, adapt, revert, thrive, and survive.
Hello, looking for a place where you can feel safe to be vulnerable, gain insight and understanding, as well as work towards your desired goal(s)? I understand that we all have unique lives, experiences, and circumstances that can affect the way we think, behave, believe, and express ourselves. Being unique, having your own story to tell, and learning to navigate life is a part of our journey. Therapy can help with navigating these life changes as we grow, adapt, revert, thrive, and survive.
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Chronic Pain Therapists
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.