Chronic Pain Therapists in Oro Valley, AZ
Carolyn M. Guajardo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Oro Valley, AZ 85742
My areas of focus include anxiety, past trauma, life transitions, and chronic pain. These issues can interfere with exciting times in your life, such as higher education, relationships, new employment or parenthood. You may find that these challenges have created hurdles in your life, keeping you from your goals. I will use an evidence based approach along with humor and creativity to help you meet your full potential.
My areas of focus include anxiety, past trauma, life transitions, and chronic pain. These issues can interfere with exciting times in your life, such as higher education, relationships, new employment or parenthood. You may find that these challenges have created hurdles in your life, keeping you from your goals. I will use an evidence based approach along with humor and creativity to help you meet your full potential.
Barrette Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Oro Valley, AZ 85704
Sometimes our lives become so complicated and stressful that we all need an outside, non-judgmental person to help guide us back to our inner source and wisdom. My therapeutic strengths lie in my ability to create a safe and non-judgmental relationship with my clients to help them quickly identify their strengths and utilize them to problem solve and feel better. I approach all my clients with kindness and compassion, understanding that many are entering counseling for the first time or are searching for relief from stress, depression, anxiety, loss, trauma, chronic pain or illness, or many of life's difficult transitions.
Sometimes our lives become so complicated and stressful that we all need an outside, non-judgmental person to help guide us back to our inner source and wisdom. My therapeutic strengths lie in my ability to create a safe and non-judgmental relationship with my clients to help them quickly identify their strengths and utilize them to problem solve and feel better. I approach all my clients with kindness and compassion, understanding that many are entering counseling for the first time or are searching for relief from stress, depression, anxiety, loss, trauma, chronic pain or illness, or many of life's difficult transitions.
Valerie Ogborn
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Oro Valley, AZ 85737
Have you been feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, and/or frequently stressed? Are you ready to gain more awareness surrounding old, unhelpful patterns? Therapy may not only help with the improvement of mental, but physical health as well. I would love to help you achieve better overall wellness. I am a licensed clinical psychologist who works with adults (18+) and I primarily practice from a cognitive behavioral perspective. I also incorporate mindfulness techniques and deep breathing to help facilitate growth and progress in therapy. I offer teletherapy in numerous states and in-person therapy in Tucson, Arizona.
Have you been feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, and/or frequently stressed? Are you ready to gain more awareness surrounding old, unhelpful patterns? Therapy may not only help with the improvement of mental, but physical health as well. I would love to help you achieve better overall wellness. I am a licensed clinical psychologist who works with adults (18+) and I primarily practice from a cognitive behavioral perspective. I also incorporate mindfulness techniques and deep breathing to help facilitate growth and progress in therapy. I offer teletherapy in numerous states and in-person therapy in Tucson, Arizona.
Carolyn Wesson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Oro Valley, AZ 85755
I can help you solve problems and achieve the quality of life and love you want. I am able to find solutions to a pressing crisis (for example, an ongoing or just discovered affair), as well as do in-depth psychotherapy. I have a 98% success rate with couples, including those in which there has been an affair. Whatever problem you're dealing with, I will be clear, active, specific, and practical in my suggestions. I enjoy working with all ethnicities, middle-aged, elders, marriages including medical marriages. I am rated as one of the top five therapists by many agencies. Be assured I will return your call within four hours.
I can help you solve problems and achieve the quality of life and love you want. I am able to find solutions to a pressing crisis (for example, an ongoing or just discovered affair), as well as do in-depth psychotherapy. I have a 98% success rate with couples, including those in which there has been an affair. Whatever problem you're dealing with, I will be clear, active, specific, and practical in my suggestions. I enjoy working with all ethnicities, middle-aged, elders, marriages including medical marriages. I am rated as one of the top five therapists by many agencies. Be assured I will return your call within four hours.
Karen Michelle Morse
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Oro Valley, AZ 85704
Therapy is a process that brings about significant changes and personal growth and I am often amazed at the courage and motivation my clients display. I am honored to be a part of this process with you. I have been a practicing therapist in Tucson for the past 25 years. I enjoy working with a variety of age groups from young children to adults and provide individual as well as family therapy. Specialties include Play Therapy, Trauma and PTSD, Somatic Experiencing and Somatic Touch, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, ADHD, Grief, Life Transitions, and Parenting.
Therapy is a process that brings about significant changes and personal growth and I am often amazed at the courage and motivation my clients display. I am honored to be a part of this process with you. I have been a practicing therapist in Tucson for the past 25 years. I enjoy working with a variety of age groups from young children to adults and provide individual as well as family therapy. Specialties include Play Therapy, Trauma and PTSD, Somatic Experiencing and Somatic Touch, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, ADHD, Grief, Life Transitions, and Parenting.
Shoshana Jacobson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Oro Valley, AZ 85704
I work with individuals, couples, and families, treating them with warmth, acceptance and respect. I help people struggling with relationship issues both with their partners and others, as well as a client's relationship to him or herself.
My approach is strength based. With each client, together, we discover the person's unique capabilities, talents and experiences and apply them toward achieving the client's goals in therapy. I help clients deal with situations which seem hopeless to them, and work with them to find manageable solutions.
I work with individuals, couples, and families, treating them with warmth, acceptance and respect. I help people struggling with relationship issues both with their partners and others, as well as a client's relationship to him or herself.
My approach is strength based. With each client, together, we discover the person's unique capabilities, talents and experiences and apply them toward achieving the client's goals in therapy. I help clients deal with situations which seem hopeless to them, and work with them to find manageable solutions.
Maureen Maxon
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Oro Valley, AZ 85737
For over years, I have worked successfully with individuals, couples, families, children, adolescents and groups, in private practice and in-hospital, to achieve their therapeutic goals. I offer you a warm, supportive environment where you can safely explore your feelings, thoughts, and problems. I will engage with you in a highly interactive style and provide direct feedback. I especially enjoy working with couples to improve their lives together, and guiding people who are in search of a healthy relationship. I'm ready to help with DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, TRAUMA, RELATIONSHIPS, PTSD, DIVORCE and TRANSITIONS for clients of ALL ages.
For over years, I have worked successfully with individuals, couples, families, children, adolescents and groups, in private practice and in-hospital, to achieve their therapeutic goals. I offer you a warm, supportive environment where you can safely explore your feelings, thoughts, and problems. I will engage with you in a highly interactive style and provide direct feedback. I especially enjoy working with couples to improve their lives together, and guiding people who are in search of a healthy relationship. I'm ready to help with DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, TRAUMA, RELATIONSHIPS, PTSD, DIVORCE and TRANSITIONS for clients of ALL ages.
Shari Gootter
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CRC
Verified Verified
Oro Valley, AZ 85737
Navigating through changes and transitions can be challenging and alienating. I offer a new perspective and a helpful therapeutic partnership. I feel it is a true privilege to be part of one's healing journey. My practice is inspired by Person Centered Therapy and a diverse study of methods ranging from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavior Therapy, and Acceptance, Commitment, and strengths-based therapy. I believe that no two clients are the same, and that a practice must be an individualized collaboration based on mutual authenticity and honesty. These are among the compassionate qualities which allow for a genuine therapeutic alliance.
Navigating through changes and transitions can be challenging and alienating. I offer a new perspective and a helpful therapeutic partnership. I feel it is a true privilege to be part of one's healing journey. My practice is inspired by Person Centered Therapy and a diverse study of methods ranging from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavior Therapy, and Acceptance, Commitment, and strengths-based therapy. I believe that no two clients are the same, and that a practice must be an individualized collaboration based on mutual authenticity and honesty. These are among the compassionate qualities which allow for a genuine therapeutic alliance.
Annie Farnsworth
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Oro Valley, AZ 85737
We all deserve and want happiness and well-being! New skills and habits can be developed to utilize our emotions and improve our effectiveness in dealing with a range of life's difficulties. Our goal is to provide informed, effective, compassionate support to guide you toward your own personal transformation. All of our practitioners are highly experienced doctoral level professionals who offer evidence based positive psychology, interpersonal, and goal/value identification. We are trauma informed health and mental health specialists who are here to focus on and support you living joyfully and authentically. Find us at MettaAZ.com.
We all deserve and want happiness and well-being! New skills and habits can be developed to utilize our emotions and improve our effectiveness in dealing with a range of life's difficulties. Our goal is to provide informed, effective, compassionate support to guide you toward your own personal transformation. All of our practitioners are highly experienced doctoral level professionals who offer evidence based positive psychology, interpersonal, and goal/value identification. We are trauma informed health and mental health specialists who are here to focus on and support you living joyfully and authentically. Find us at MettaAZ.com.
Susan Warren
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC, CHT
Verified Verified
Oro Valley, AZ 85704
For over 30 years I have been helping individuals, couples, and families to learn better ways to manange their lives using the most advanced therapeutic techniques. The focus is on learning to manage emotions, how to change behaviors, and how to become more resilient in order to cope with whatever challenges life may bring. We can work on a single issue or explore working deeply through multiple complicated issues to untangle the mental, emotional, and physical effects that trauma may create in order to bring about deeper, long lasting healing and overall sense of wellbeing. Please go to advancedhealingarts.net for more information.
For over 30 years I have been helping individuals, couples, and families to learn better ways to manange their lives using the most advanced therapeutic techniques. The focus is on learning to manage emotions, how to change behaviors, and how to become more resilient in order to cope with whatever challenges life may bring. We can work on a single issue or explore working deeply through multiple complicated issues to untangle the mental, emotional, and physical effects that trauma may create in order to bring about deeper, long lasting healing and overall sense of wellbeing. Please go to advancedhealingarts.net for more information.
Rahul Sivaprasad
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Oro Valley, AZ 85704 (Online Only)
A native of Portsmouth, New Hampshire I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in New Hampshire and Arizona. I am a Clinical Fellow with the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and serve on the Board of the Greengard Center for Autism in Portsmouth, NH. I had extensive training in dialectical-behavioral and cognitive behavioral therapies. I also employ solution-focused therapy as well as strategic brief therapy. With couples, I utilize Emotionally Focused Therapy which helps clients reconnect with their partners. Specialties include: -Trauma -Internet Pornography addiction -Mood disorders -Crisis Management -Parenting -Meditation/mindfulness training
A native of Portsmouth, New Hampshire I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in New Hampshire and Arizona. I am a Clinical Fellow with the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and serve on the Board of the Greengard Center for Autism in Portsmouth, NH. I had extensive training in dialectical-behavioral and cognitive behavioral therapies. I also employ solution-focused therapy as well as strategic brief therapy. With couples, I utilize Emotionally Focused Therapy which helps clients reconnect with their partners. Specialties include: -Trauma -Internet Pornography addiction -Mood disorders -Crisis Management -Parenting -Meditation/mindfulness training
Brittany Cabezas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Oro Valley, AZ 85755 (Online Only)
Humans are resilient and have an innate ability to heal. My goal is to meet you where you are currently at and build the therapeutic rapport necessary to assist you in your process of learning, growing and changing your circumstances by challenging things that no longer serve you. I provide a safe space, free of judgement, so you can show up authentically. We will work together to achieve your therapeutic goals by utilizing a variety of modalities, customized to your individual needs, with a strengths-based approach.
Humans are resilient and have an innate ability to heal. My goal is to meet you where you are currently at and build the therapeutic rapport necessary to assist you in your process of learning, growing and changing your circumstances by challenging things that no longer serve you. I provide a safe space, free of judgement, so you can show up authentically. We will work together to achieve your therapeutic goals by utilizing a variety of modalities, customized to your individual needs, with a strengths-based approach.
Kayla Block
Licensed Professional Counselor, MC, LPC, ASDCS
Verified Verified
Oro Valley, AZ 85755 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Note: I am not currently accepting new clients. Welcome! I'm Kayla Block, owner of Spectrum of Growth Counseling. I love working with adults struggling with understanding their neurodivergent identity. Whether you identify as "on the spectrum" or "neuro-spicy", I love helping clients connect with themselves on a deeper level. I also enjoy working with adults struggling with symptoms related to trauma and dissociation. I find that combining EMDR and IFS parts work can be extremely helpful in getting to "deeper" issues that talk therapy may not adequately address.
Note: I am not currently accepting new clients. Welcome! I'm Kayla Block, owner of Spectrum of Growth Counseling. I love working with adults struggling with understanding their neurodivergent identity. Whether you identify as "on the spectrum" or "neuro-spicy", I love helping clients connect with themselves on a deeper level. I also enjoy working with adults struggling with symptoms related to trauma and dissociation. I find that combining EMDR and IFS parts work can be extremely helpful in getting to "deeper" issues that talk therapy may not adequately address.
Andy Bernstein
Psychologist, PhD, CPRP
Verified Verified
Oro Valley, AZ 85704
Not accepting new clients
My orientation is family systems, which means even when there is only one person in my office, I view that person in the context of emotional systems in which he or she is embedded–family, work, friendships–and try to help the person recognize forces that are acting upon them. What are the "rules" of those systems? What expectations did someone grow up with, for example, around marriage and family? What lessons were learned about sexuality and religion, about work and play, fitting in vs. going one’s own way, and all the other challenges and choices that life presents?
My orientation is family systems, which means even when there is only one person in my office, I view that person in the context of emotional systems in which he or she is embedded–family, work, friendships–and try to help the person recognize forces that are acting upon them. What are the "rules" of those systems? What expectations did someone grow up with, for example, around marriage and family? What lessons were learned about sexuality and religion, about work and play, fitting in vs. going one’s own way, and all the other challenges and choices that life presents?
Sue Vetere
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Oro Valley, AZ 85737
Not accepting new clients
My practice is focused on helping individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorders and post-traumatic stress. I specialize in comprehensive grief and loss issues and am passionate about empowering women and other survivors of abuse. Since the relationship between a client and therapist is a strong predictor of a positive outcome, my goal is to provide a supportive, safe and accepting environment where you will feel understood and respected while moving towards self awareness, greater happiness and solutions to problems.
My practice is focused on helping individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorders and post-traumatic stress. I specialize in comprehensive grief and loss issues and am passionate about empowering women and other survivors of abuse. Since the relationship between a client and therapist is a strong predictor of a positive outcome, my goal is to provide a supportive, safe and accepting environment where you will feel understood and respected while moving towards self awareness, greater happiness and solutions to problems.
Adrienne Segall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Oro Valley, AZ 85704
Not accepting new clients
I am a psychotherapist with 30 years of experience. I have an advanced degree in psychoanalytic psychotherapy and certification in Mental Health Integrative Medicine . People can improve their circumstances. I offer my training and expertise to journey with you in working through difficult situations in a compassionate and thought provoking environment. Here you can address barriers to feeling better and understand yourself in a way that allows you to grasp how things came to be as they are. With this deeper understanding, improvements that matter in relationships, work, the inner world of the self, and life can be made.
I am a psychotherapist with 30 years of experience. I have an advanced degree in psychoanalytic psychotherapy and certification in Mental Health Integrative Medicine . People can improve their circumstances. I offer my training and expertise to journey with you in working through difficult situations in a compassionate and thought provoking environment. Here you can address barriers to feeling better and understand yourself in a way that allows you to grasp how things came to be as they are. With this deeper understanding, improvements that matter in relationships, work, the inner world of the self, and life can be made.
Sherry J. Duson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LPC, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Oro Valley, AZ 85704
Not accepting new clients
I am a therapist who desires to create a safe, comfortable environment for you to work on what is troubling you. I see my role as assisting you to better understand your challenges, and to access your resources to address them. I have over twenty years of experience as a perinatal mental health provider, and a marriage and family therapist and clinical supervisor. I believe in the resilience of each person and bring a great deal of my own creativity and energy to each of my clients. I strive to be respectful and supportive of those I work with, and am always mindful that I am working for you, to your benefit.
I am a therapist who desires to create a safe, comfortable environment for you to work on what is troubling you. I see my role as assisting you to better understand your challenges, and to access your resources to address them. I have over twenty years of experience as a perinatal mental health provider, and a marriage and family therapist and clinical supervisor. I believe in the resilience of each person and bring a great deal of my own creativity and energy to each of my clients. I strive to be respectful and supportive of those I work with, and am always mindful that I am working for you, to your benefit.
Marie Davila-Woolsey
Psychologist, PhD, LLC
Verified Verified
Oro Valley, AZ 85704
Not accepting new clients
Just about everyone experiences difficult times in their lives. From milestone transitions to severe trauma, you can feel weighed down with sadness, frustration, worry, and fear. For many, coping with your feelings is monumental and it spills over into everyday life, robbing you of joy and peace. As your therapist my focus is your emotional wellbeing. I provide a safe space for you to express your thoughts and feelings. I endeavor to understand your perspective and to help you clarify what you want for yourself in therapy and in life. My method is collaborative, compassionate and adaptable to your individual needs and objectives.
Just about everyone experiences difficult times in their lives. From milestone transitions to severe trauma, you can feel weighed down with sadness, frustration, worry, and fear. For many, coping with your feelings is monumental and it spills over into everyday life, robbing you of joy and peace. As your therapist my focus is your emotional wellbeing. I provide a safe space for you to express your thoughts and feelings. I endeavor to understand your perspective and to help you clarify what you want for yourself in therapy and in life. My method is collaborative, compassionate and adaptable to your individual needs and objectives.
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Corinne Amber Perez
Counselor, MA, LAC
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85718
I think we can all agree that life is challenging at times, but it can be a beautiful adventure, sometimes we just need someone to help us throughout our journey of self-discovery. Our pain, although unpleasant, can be an instrument that leads to growth and healing. The fact that your reading this means you still have hope. I’m glad you made it this far because that tells me that even after all you’ve been through, you believe in the possibility of change.
I think we can all agree that life is challenging at times, but it can be a beautiful adventure, sometimes we just need someone to help us throughout our journey of self-discovery. Our pain, although unpleasant, can be an instrument that leads to growth and healing. The fact that your reading this means you still have hope. I’m glad you made it this far because that tells me that even after all you’ve been through, you believe in the possibility of change.
Katie Klein
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MS, LISAC
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85704
I specialize in working with teens, adults, and families with addictions of all types, eating disorders, and body image issues. I also have vast experience working with trauma, life transitions, chronic pain, anxiety disorders, and depression in teens and adults. In addition, I like working with young adults and teens who are facing transitions into adulthood. I believe there is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy and that healing takes place on all levels- mind, body, and spirit. Nothing has gone wrong in your life to get you to this point of reaching out- we all need help at some point and you deserve to feel better!
I specialize in working with teens, adults, and families with addictions of all types, eating disorders, and body image issues. I also have vast experience working with trauma, life transitions, chronic pain, anxiety disorders, and depression in teens and adults. In addition, I like working with young adults and teens who are facing transitions into adulthood. I believe there is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy and that healing takes place on all levels- mind, body, and spirit. Nothing has gone wrong in your life to get you to this point of reaching out- we all need help at some point and you deserve to feel better!
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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.