Chronic Pain Therapists in Avondale, AZ
If you’re feeling stuck, exhausted, or overwhelmed by stress or chronic health struggles, you’re not alone. I help adults heal from trauma and reconnect with their sense of safety and purpose, using a compassionate, whole-person approach. Together, we’ll create a space where your mind, body, and spirit can begin to feel balanced again
If you’re feeling stuck, exhausted, or overwhelmed by stress or chronic health struggles, you’re not alone. I help adults heal from trauma and reconnect with their sense of safety and purpose, using a compassionate, whole-person approach. Together, we’ll create a space where your mind, body, and spirit can begin to feel balanced again
Confianza Health is leading in making lasting changes for our members and families. The Trauma Informed Care approach that we use addresses the core concerns while using a strength based and solution focused approach that is compassionate and effective without judgments.
Confianza Health is leading in making lasting changes for our members and families. The Trauma Informed Care approach that we use addresses the core concerns while using a strength based and solution focused approach that is compassionate and effective without judgments.
My journey in the field of mental health has equipped me with the skills to address a variety of concerns, from anxiety and depression, relationship issues, grief and loss, substance and alcohol abuse, chronic pain, parenting, anger management, and life transitions.
Your restoration journey starts here. I'm Joel Whiteside, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) dedicated to helping individuals navigate the intricate path of personal healing and growth. With a passion for fostering resilience and empowering my clients, I strive to create a safe and supportive space where you can explore, understand, and transform your life. I approach each client with genuine compassion and empathy, where you can feel heard and understood. I believe in addressing the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. We will work together towards your goals, work through the struggles, and celebrate the wins.
My journey in the field of mental health has equipped me with the skills to address a variety of concerns, from anxiety and depression, relationship issues, grief and loss, substance and alcohol abuse, chronic pain, parenting, anger management, and life transitions.
Your restoration journey starts here. I'm Joel Whiteside, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) dedicated to helping individuals navigate the intricate path of personal healing and growth. With a passion for fostering resilience and empowering my clients, I strive to create a safe and supportive space where you can explore, understand, and transform your life. I approach each client with genuine compassion and empathy, where you can feel heard and understood. I believe in addressing the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. We will work together towards your goals, work through the struggles, and celebrate the wins.
My ideal client is someone navigating anxiety, trauma, or life transitions, seeking clarity, emotional balance, and personal growth. They need a space where they feel safe to express their vulnerabilities without fear of judgment and are searching for practical tools to manage overwhelming emotions. Their goal is to build emotional resilience, strengthen relationships, and gain insight into patterns that no longer serve them. As their therapist, I will meet these needs by providing empathetic, person-centered care, integrating evidence-based approaches like DBT and EMDR. Through collaboration, we will set achievable goals.
My ideal client is someone navigating anxiety, trauma, or life transitions, seeking clarity, emotional balance, and personal growth. They need a space where they feel safe to express their vulnerabilities without fear of judgment and are searching for practical tools to manage overwhelming emotions. Their goal is to build emotional resilience, strengthen relationships, and gain insight into patterns that no longer serve them. As their therapist, I will meet these needs by providing empathetic, person-centered care, integrating evidence-based approaches like DBT and EMDR. Through collaboration, we will set achievable goals.
You’re here because something isn’t going well, and you’ve realized it’s time to ask for help.
First, let me say—good for you for taking this step! Reaching out takes courage, and I can help.
You’re here because something isn’t going well, and you’ve realized it’s time to ask for help.
First, let me say—good for you for taking this step! Reaching out takes courage, and I can help.
Welcome to Gathered Connections Counseling, your partner in mental health and well-being. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, or challenges in relationships—be it parent-child dynamics, couples, or families—our experienced team is here to guide you. We provide a safe, compassionate environment where you can explore your emotions, heal from past experiences, and develop the tools needed to achieve a healthier, more balanced life. Our team consists of multiple providers, each with a vast knowledge base and diverse clinical experience.
Welcome to Gathered Connections Counseling, your partner in mental health and well-being. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, or challenges in relationships—be it parent-child dynamics, couples, or families—our experienced team is here to guide you. We provide a safe, compassionate environment where you can explore your emotions, heal from past experiences, and develop the tools needed to achieve a healthier, more balanced life. Our team consists of multiple providers, each with a vast knowledge base and diverse clinical experience.
Sonoran Life Solutions is an outpatient counseling office with locations in Peoria and Goodyear. We offer some of the lowest private pay rates: $100 to see a Independently Licensed Therapist and $65 to see our amazing Life Coach or our counseling interns. We are a group of 21. We are licensed through the AZBBHE. We provide individual, couples, and family therapy. We are open Mon-Fri 7a-9p and Sat from 8a-5p. We accept almost all insurance plans. We also accept most Employee Assistance Programs. SLS believes in making counseling services affordable for those who need it.
Sonoran Life Solutions is an outpatient counseling office with locations in Peoria and Goodyear. We offer some of the lowest private pay rates: $100 to see a Independently Licensed Therapist and $65 to see our amazing Life Coach or our counseling interns. We are a group of 21. We are licensed through the AZBBHE. We provide individual, couples, and family therapy. We are open Mon-Fri 7a-9p and Sat from 8a-5p. We accept almost all insurance plans. We also accept most Employee Assistance Programs. SLS believes in making counseling services affordable for those who need it.
My counseling is made available through MinuteClinic. You can schedule an appointment with me by calling the number listed in my profile or by visiting CVS MinuteClinic website.
My counseling is made available through MinuteClinic. You can schedule an appointment with me by calling the number listed in my profile or by visiting CVS MinuteClinic website.
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I am looking for clients with a sincere interest in taking steps towards positive change in their life. I work well with clients with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, anger management issues, and those with chronic medical conditions. Additionally, I have over ten years' experience providing psychotherapy to Veterans.
I am looking for clients with a sincere interest in taking steps towards positive change in their life. I work well with clients with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, anger management issues, and those with chronic medical conditions. Additionally, I have over ten years' experience providing psychotherapy to Veterans.
Or, something physical; such as having experienced an event that is now impacting your daily life: living with chronic pain, not being able to sleep, or living with a critical or chronic illness.
I believe that you know yourself best, and that together, we will learn what works best for you for treatment. We will work together in creative ways to learn how to do things in a new way, to best meet your emotional and functional needs now. Together, we will discuss different approaches , options, and create a plan together.
Or, something physical; such as having experienced an event that is now impacting your daily life: living with chronic pain, not being able to sleep, or living with a critical or chronic illness.
I believe that you know yourself best, and that together, we will learn what works best for you for treatment. We will work together in creative ways to learn how to do things in a new way, to best meet your emotional and functional needs now. Together, we will discuss different approaches , options, and create a plan together.
If you've been living with chronic pain, unexplained physical symptoms, or a body stuck in survival mode — and traditional approaches haven't helped — you're not out of options.
Anxiety, depression, and complex trauma often accompany chronic pain. Using EMDR alongside somatic and mind-body approaches, I work with the emotional and traumatic experiences that underlie persistent pain, processing what the nervous system has been carrying.
If you've been living with chronic pain, unexplained physical symptoms, or a body stuck in survival mode — and traditional approaches haven't helped — you're not out of options.
Anxiety, depression, and complex trauma often accompany chronic pain. Using EMDR alongside somatic and mind-body approaches, I work with the emotional and traumatic experiences that underlie persistent pain, processing what the nervous system has been carrying.
I work with issues related to Depression; Grief/Loss; Women's Issues; Adjustment to Change or Loss; Issues associated with Cancer, Chronic illness and/or Pain; Life Transition Issues & Relational problems.
I have specialized post-graduate training that gently and safely moves individuals through stress related problems, disorders or illnesses. This is especially helpful for problems related to anxiety, stress, pain and trauma. I also have deeply personal experience helping individuals and families faced with loss, cancer or other life threatening illnesses.
I work with issues related to Depression; Grief/Loss; Women's Issues; Adjustment to Change or Loss; Issues associated with Cancer, Chronic illness and/or Pain; Life Transition Issues & Relational problems.
I have specialized post-graduate training that gently and safely moves individuals through stress related problems, disorders or illnesses. This is especially helpful for problems related to anxiety, stress, pain and trauma. I also have deeply personal experience helping individuals and families faced with loss, cancer or other life threatening illnesses.
When chronic pain is stealing your life - take it back with tools that work!
If you are living with chronic symptoms of pain, insomnia or illness along with anxiety, depression, or grief, this therapy is for YOU! Stop your suffering! Contact me now to set up a 10-minute consult. Together, we will determine a course of action that works for your symptoms and your schedule.
When chronic pain is stealing your life - take it back with tools that work!
If you are living with chronic symptoms of pain, insomnia or illness along with anxiety, depression, or grief, this therapy is for YOU! Stop your suffering! Contact me now to set up a 10-minute consult. Together, we will determine a course of action that works for your symptoms and your schedule.
You may feel like this if you have chronic illness, chronic pain, bipolar disorder, severe depression, or anxiety.
Talking to someone who listens without judgement can help if you are constantly beating yourself up and exhausted by keeping up the act. I will meet you where you are and work to understand your unique situation no matter your race, sexuality, gender, faith, ability, or how you complete the sentence “I am...”
You may feel like this if you have chronic illness, chronic pain, bipolar disorder, severe depression, or anxiety.
Talking to someone who listens without judgement can help if you are constantly beating yourself up and exhausted by keeping up the act. I will meet you where you are and work to understand your unique situation no matter your race, sexuality, gender, faith, ability, or how you complete the sentence “I am...”
Life can become exhausting when you're constantly carrying anxiety, intrusive thoughts from OCD, painful traumatic experiences, medical trauma or the emotional weight of living with a chronic illness or medical condition.
I work with adults who are ready for a space where they don't have to pretend they're okay or have all the answers. Together, we'll make sense of what's keeping you stuck, build tools that actually fit your life, and help you move toward feeling more grounded, confident, My style is warm, collaborative, down-to-earth, and often includes humor along the way.
Life can become exhausting when you're constantly carrying anxiety, intrusive thoughts from OCD, painful traumatic experiences, medical trauma or the emotional weight of living with a chronic illness or medical condition.
I work with adults who are ready for a space where they don't have to pretend they're okay or have all the answers. Together, we'll make sense of what's keeping you stuck, build tools that actually fit your life, and help you move toward feeling more grounded, confident, My style is warm, collaborative, down-to-earth, and often includes humor along the way.
I am passionate about providing person-centered and trauma-informed care to individuals. I specialize in depression, anxiety, stress, burnout, life transitions, and more. I utilize a variety of treatment approaches that are based on each individual's needs. When we experience challenges and struggles, it is important to have a community of safe, professional, and natural supports walking alongside us. I would like to be one of those safe supports as we work together to create a beautiful space to get curious, explore, and find healing.
I am passionate about providing person-centered and trauma-informed care to individuals. I specialize in depression, anxiety, stress, burnout, life transitions, and more. I utilize a variety of treatment approaches that are based on each individual's needs. When we experience challenges and struggles, it is important to have a community of safe, professional, and natural supports walking alongside us. I would like to be one of those safe supports as we work together to create a beautiful space to get curious, explore, and find healing.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, especially when you're carrying the weight of chronic pain, stress, or difficult life experiences.
I practice from a Person-Centered foundation, believing in the importance of empathy, authenticity, and positive regard in the therapeutic relationship. My approach is trauma-informed and integrative, drawing on evidence-based models including Cognitive Behavioral, Mindfulness, and ACT.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, especially when you're carrying the weight of chronic pain, stress, or difficult life experiences.
I practice from a Person-Centered foundation, believing in the importance of empathy, authenticity, and positive regard in the therapeutic relationship. My approach is trauma-informed and integrative, drawing on evidence-based models including Cognitive Behavioral, Mindfulness, and ACT.
Z helps patients overcome pain, trauma, and emotional challenges through evidence-based therapies, mindfulness, Gestalt and Jungian methods, energy psychology, nutrition, and Eastern medicine practices such as TCM, Ayurveda, and Clinical Qigong.
Whether struggling with trauma, chronic pain, or emotional overwhelm, Dr. Z provides a safe, supportive, and collaborative space. She helps patients gain new perspectives, cultivate self-compassion, and reconnect with their inner strengths, supporting personal growth, stronger relationships, and a higher quality of life.
Z helps patients overcome pain, trauma, and emotional challenges through evidence-based therapies, mindfulness, Gestalt and Jungian methods, energy psychology, nutrition, and Eastern medicine practices such as TCM, Ayurveda, and Clinical Qigong.
Whether struggling with trauma, chronic pain, or emotional overwhelm, Dr. Z provides a safe, supportive, and collaborative space. She helps patients gain new perspectives, cultivate self-compassion, and reconnect with their inner strengths, supporting personal growth, stronger relationships, and a higher quality of life.
Anxiety lingers, stress lives in your body, or chronic pain and past trauma keep you stuck in patterns you can’t quite shift.
I help adults release what’s been held in the nervous system and find relief from anxiety, trauma, chronic pain, and ADHD. My approach blends neuroscience-informed care with compassion, using tools like Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) and somatic therapies to gently process what’s been stored, creating space for true connection and healing.
Anxiety lingers, stress lives in your body, or chronic pain and past trauma keep you stuck in patterns you can’t quite shift.
I help adults release what’s been held in the nervous system and find relief from anxiety, trauma, chronic pain, and ADHD. My approach blends neuroscience-informed care with compassion, using tools like Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) and somatic therapies to gently process what’s been stored, creating space for true connection and healing.
My aim is to help those facing chronic and complex medical conditions such as POTS, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, EDS, MCAS, traumatic brain injury, dysautonomia, cancer, persistent pain, fibromyalgia, and long COVID often layered with early trauma histories .
My practice integrates cutting-edge somatic therapies with hypnosis and traditional psychological approaches. I specialize in the intersection of physical and emotional health using Somatic Experiencing, clinical hypnosis, and body-based interventions for medical trauma and chronic conditions.
My aim is to help those facing chronic and complex medical conditions such as POTS, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, EDS, MCAS, traumatic brain injury, dysautonomia, cancer, persistent pain, fibromyalgia, and long COVID often layered with early trauma histories .
My practice integrates cutting-edge somatic therapies with hypnosis and traditional psychological approaches. I specialize in the intersection of physical and emotional health using Somatic Experiencing, clinical hypnosis, and body-based interventions for medical trauma and chronic conditions.
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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.