Chronic Pain Therapists in Tucson, AZ
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Carolyn M. Guajardo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CRC
Verified
Verified
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.
Spenser Hughes
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Hello! I focus on helping people with issues like depression, anxiety, trauma, and stressful situations such as relationship problems, work issues, and life transitions like retirement, marriage, and divorce. I also specialize in working with people who have trouble sleeping, coping with
chronic pain
, quitting smoking, using a CPAP machine, and adjusting to medical illnesses like cancer, diabetes, or COPD. If you are looking for help with any of those situations, I want you to know there are effective, scientifically supported treatments that may bring you relief and greatly improve your quality of life.
Psychotherapy Office of Gwenn Herman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DCSW
Verified
Verified
I have
chronic pain
due to a car accident over 25 years ago and use what I have learned on my personal journey to help others develop a quality of life.
When I meet someone for the first time, I create a safe place free of judgement and open for them to tell their story. As they speak, I hear their words and voice tone. I look at their face, eyes, hands, feet, whole body, energy and see what they are also telling me. Then I develop a sense of who they are.
Juniper Dery Chaffin
PA
Verified
Verified
Juniper earned her Master of Physician Assistant Studies from Northern Arizona University and Master of Educational Psychology from the University of Arizona. She works as a family medicine physician assistant providing primary care services, including, but not limited to, general family medicine, outpatient procedures, annual wellness exams, preventative medicine, chronic disease management,
pain
management, and well-woman exams. In addition to outpatient care, Juniper offers treatment for both primary care and psychiatric evaluations and medication management.
Tammy Rome
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC, LCMHC
Verified
10 Endorsed
Verified
10 Endorsed
Migraine and other headache disorders steal more than just the time we spend in
pain
. They steal our friendships, wreck our careers, destroy our families, and sometimes even our will to live. Headache specialists estimate that around 40% of those living with migraine also live with depression. The rate of comorbid anxiety disorders is even higher at 60%. There are also links between migraine and bipolar disorder, early childhood adverse experiences, complex trauma, traumatic brain injury, medical trauma, and domestic violence.
Jennifer Hewitt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My work has predominantly focused on women’s issues, parenting, adjustment, chronic
illness
, and anxiety.
Are you tired and overwhelmed by it all? So many expectations, the constant “pull” from every area of your life….and the world we live in just keeps giving you more than you can handle and you feel you're not good enough. You want a safe place to sort through it all, but when is there even time to go to therapy to work on all this stress? It takes courage to bear your soul to another person, to find a person you feel safe sharing your deepest thoughts, feelings, and behaviors with. Someone who is non-judgmental, empathetic, and caring. I will help you feel safe, heard, validated, and empowered to make the changes you seek out.
Katie Klein
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MS, LISAC
Verified
Verified
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!
Joyce Luna Zymeck
Counselor, MEd, LAC, BHP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you feeling stressed, sad, in
pain
, anxious…or all of the above? Do you think you "should" feel happy, but you don't--and you're not sure why or what to do about it? Or maybe you're grieving a loss or a trauma & feeling lost yourself. No matter what you're facing, I'm here to help!! I have over 15 years of experience counseling diverse people from all walks of life. I use empathy, honesty, humor, & compassion in all my work. Combined with your innate wisdom & your courage in starting this process, we'll develop a safe, supportive therapeutic alliance that allows you to heal your past & live a happier, healthier present & future.
Audrey Gray
PA
Verified
Verified
Audrey's goal is to optimize the health and happiness of her community and believes patient connection, education, and empathy are essential to providing quality healthcare. Audrey provides a wide array of services and treatments including but not limited to: help navigating the healthcare system, preventative medicine and cancer screenings, well woman exams,
fibromyalgia
,and management of other acute and chronic disorders.
Escalera Health
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW, LAC, LISAC, LPC
Verified
Verified
Escalera is a team of licensed therapists that provide individual, couples, and family therapy. Our therapists address a myriad of conditions, including generalized anxiety, depression, trauma, marital counseling, substance use and abuse, major life transitions and serious mental
illness
. Escalera’s therapists are specially trained in CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) therapy for trauma, MI (motivational interviewing), and SFBT (solution-focused brief therapy.
Waitlist for new clients
Janet S Ranney
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I also have extensive experience working with clients across the adult lifespan and can address a wide range of issues including grief, life transitions, identity issues, anxiety,
chronic pain
, stress, intimacy issues, sexual health, LGBTQ issues, and more.
Courageous independent adults who are curious about themselves and their life/family histories are an ideal fit for my services. It takes great bravery to enter into a therapeutic connection that is bound to spark insight and awareness. Therapy is a journey with an attuned other who can help guide you through self-exploration towards growth. Clients who would benefit from working with me include those who are interested in achieving a life-work-parenting-partnering balance, one that involves mindfulness, present-focus and an emphasis on physical well being. I work with you from a place of cultural awareness and respect.
Barrette Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified
Verified
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.
Betty J Wittels
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
I focus upon deep issues to transform tears, heal relationships, and, even, to teach clients how to heal physical
illness
.
Being a psychotherapist for over 4 decades, I recognize the necessity to honor each client as an individual and to help that client to recognize and reveal true thoughts and feelings. Feeling sad, shy, frightened, furious, or any other emotion can be expressed and healed in the individual and within the family. Timing and destiny are vitally important to reveal and recognize, but even more valuable is to know that our reaction to life's events can transform our world. Whether in the mind, emotions, or spirit all things are possible.
Not accepting new clients
Karen Faitelson
Counselor, MA, MSc, LPC
Verified
Verified
Life can feel very stressful right now due to Covid; many people feel scared and worried, helpless, and hopeless. All transitions and changes can be overwhelming and confusing; they include difficult family relationships, marital problems, divorce, affairs, parenting issues, academic pressures, career decisions, empty nest issues, midlife or existential crises, menopause, job-loss, retirement, aging, terminal
illness
, care-giving, grief/loss issues, loneliness, isolation, and mortality. If any of these resonate with you, counseling is a good option to help you feel better. Everyone wants to be heard, understood and validated.
Bianca A. Aguilar
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
In addition to conducting individual therapy sessions for adults, I also worked full time as a group facilitator in the community teaching and supporting patients in various areas of mental health, including depression and anxiety, psychosis, personality disorders, grief and loss, and
chronic pain
. I did this for both voluntary and court ordered patients. I then expanded my career into a forensic environment where I started working as a therapist for incarcerated individuals. I have worked with a lot of patients that have experienced trauma either as a child, adult, or both and have had great success helping them heal.
Rebecca Rae Palmer
Counselor, MA, CRC, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My aim is to provide a therapeutic environment that is conducive to change, growth, and healing. I take an integrated approach to therapy, treating each individual with interventions best suited to a client's unique experiences. I have had the opportunity to work with individuals with disabilities in a vocational rehabilitation setting. I have worked with kids of all ages. I am also experienced in working with individuals adjusting to major life changes due to
illness
, traumatic events, and those experiencing grief, loss, anxiety, and depression.
Dani Bregman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Verified
Verified
My clients are older adults who are navigating challenges of substance use disorder, depression, anxiety, trauma, and grief and loss. They are looking for a nonjudgmental, supportive environment in which to begin their own healing as they learn more about themselves and their relationships. My clients are culturally and racially diverse and may be a part of the LGBTQIA+ community. I have experience of working with adults with PTSD, anxiety, depression, the military community, homeless, grief and loss,
chronic pain
, and addiction.
Serap Franz-Ünder
Counselor, MSc, SEP, LPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Sometimes a seemingly minor event from childhood, or at other times major traumatic events that happen at any age, can overwhelm and stress us. Either immediately after or years later we start to feel the effects of these events. We may feel depressed or angry, feel anxiety or panic for no apparent reason, have unexplained physical
pain
, or experience difficulty sleeping or nightmares. These may start to interfere with daily life, work, and relationships. If some or all these are your experience, you are certainly not alone.
Russell Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LISAC
Verified
Verified
I also am experienced at providing a wide variety of therapy groups including: depression, anxiety, anger, grief, trauma,
chronic pain
, and substance abuse.
I like working with individuals with a wide array of problems including: depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, relationship problems, behavioral disorders, substance abuse, impulse control problems, low self-esteem, low self-confidence, family problems, life skills deficits, and problems with decision-making. I provide compassionate care and I am an efficient and effective counselor who uses evidence-based approaches like CBT and EMDR.
Deborah Simon, LCSW, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Clients often seek therapy to reduce emotional
pain
and/or to solve problems.
I work with high achievers who prefer to work remotely for the convenience. I am a remote psychotherapist for clients ages 20-45. I am licensed in NY/CT and AZ. I have 35 years of experience as a licensed mental health professional. I am Trauma Informed and EMDR trained as well as some training in IFS. I do not accept any insurance at all and am only accepting private pay clients at $150/ session. Clients often have told me that I get to the root of their issues in 1 to 3 sessions. I am looking for clients who are fully committed to the therapeutic process and have some experience with therapy.
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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.