Chronic Pain Therapists in Crescent City, CA
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Dr. Peter Brown
Psychologist, PsyD, MBA
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I offer a range of private services from coaching and consultation to psychotherapy and psychoanalysis. Contact me today to discuss your particular situation, whether in person, by phone, or online. I look forward to hearing about your unique needs. Also be sure to visit my website at https://www.drpabrown.com.
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Costa Clinical Psychology, LLC
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Welcome and thanks for exploring my profile. As of July 5th, 2022 I will be doing telehealth only. I am a Cognitive Behavior Therapist that encourages you to think about what you are thinking about. Our thoughts can lead us down many paths, some we would prefer to change. Let's get together and talk about what thoughts are tripping you up and preventing you from reaching your personal goals. I work with adults, Veterans, and persons receiving Medicare. We also have one additional clinician you can choose from that works with children and families.
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K. Kate Estikta
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
We are all differently-abled and have our own challenges in life. Whether you are experiencing painful relationships, stress, crisis, life changes or just want more out of life, counseling can help. Covid-19 created a lot of changes for everyone and I am here as a support. I believe in a holistic approach that is centered around where you want to begin. I'm here to join you in making a plan for success. I provide a supportive therapeutic relationship and competency-based psychotherapy. I have been working in social work since 1993 and am skilled in various methods so that counseling can be interactive, engaging, and reflective.
Andrea R. Del Grande
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
Let's face it, life can be hard. Sometimes, so hard we don't know what to do or where to turn. Well, I believe that's where I come in. I've been helping people claw their way back to the top for decades. It is an interesting gift I have. I don't spend our time together psychoanalyzing you. Rather, I help people find realistic solutions and skills to transcend whatever barriers are blocking them. So, take a deep breath and give me a call.
Online Therapists
April D. Alexander
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CCTP
Verified
Verified
I have additional training in the areas of: Anxiety, chronic
illness
/
pain
, oncology, terminal
illness
, grief, and first responder/caregiver burn-out.
Sometimes the stresses and difficulties of life can become too insurmountable to face on our own, and we need additional therapeutic input to help navigate these obstacles and build resiliency. Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, difficulty with coping, relationship challenges or workplace stress? These are some of the issues we can address together in therapy. If you want to make positive changes in your life and see an increase in your overall health and well-being, improved mood, feel more in control of your life, experience peace, discover your full potential or gain a better understanding of yourself, therapy can help.
Deanne Samuels
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
SMOKING CESSATION VIRTUAL GROUPS AVAILABLE. Is stress, anxiety, panic, or
pain
ruining your life? Or were you recently diagnosed with a chronic/terminal
illness
or currently living with one? I can help. I specialize in stress management, anxiety, health anxiety / hypochondria,
pain
management, panic, smoking cessation, and support for those living with chronic
illness
(e.g., cancer, HIV). I utilize short-term cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), relaxation /meditation, mindfulness, and cognitive restructuring techniques to get you back to living your life. Phone / video sessions only for CALIFORNIA residents and FLORIDA residents.
Kristen Ketterman
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified
Verified
Sometimes life is hard. It is ok to ask for help. In fact, doing so is an act of courage! So often in life we feel disconnected, alone, anxious, and afraid. Therapy is a place to begin facing these difficulties. When we bring our
pain
and suffering into the light we have the chance to heal. I work collaboratively with my clients to face their issues and get in touch with the best version of themselves. Change and growth are possible. In therapy you will be accepted and supported during your journey. Please feel free to reach out for a consult.
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Jenni Brown
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, CYT
Verified
Verified
Everyone has a story to tell. Although a crisis or life transition is often what leads one to therapy, crisis doesn’t have to be the sole catalyst for change. The drive towards personal growth and the shedding of self-defeating thoughts and behaviors can lead to a fulfilling, authentic life. Counseling is a rich experience that provides the opportunity for self-reflection, and therefore enhanced intimacy in relationships, increased self-awareness, and compassion. I offer my clients warmth, hope, and a direct style that confronts underlying issues that have contributed to
pain
, including understanding how the past shapes the present.
Maryjo K Stepp
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
Verified
I work collaboratively with my clients to use their strengths to develop positive change in couple and family interactions, and in individuals' personal, social, educational, and employment lives. My work blends stress management, mindfulness, guided imagery, communication skills, anger management, family counseling, parenting skills, and trauma work. I have experience with learning disabilities, ADD/ADHD, medical stress and
chronic pain
, ACA/codependency, PTSD, and Panic DO. My work is neurologically based, client centered, and solution focused.
Dr. Joy Morgan
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
When times are tough and the day-to-day feels like a struggle, it can be difficult to reach out for help. You may not know where to go or what to do to make things better. You may be telling yourself that you should be able to solve whatever you are dealing with on your own. The truth is everyone needs help sometimes. I will work with you on identifying what is troubling you, and will help guide you towards health and healing. You are NOT alone and you do not have to struggle. I'm here to help.
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Susie P Cha
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Nyob Zoo! (pronounced “nyō.zo̊ng” or “gnaw schong”) “Nyob zoo” is “hello” in Hmong (an Asian ethnic group). I am a first generation Asian-American and born and raised in rural Northern California. I understand the unique barriers and stigma of seeking professional help. I help individuals with various types of anxiety, depression, family dynamics, relationship concerns, identity development, career development and more.
Christina M Reyes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Presence, attunement and holistic witnessing provide the container to safely feel, express and expand. With a resonant, integrative, and somatic approach, we'll explore and process in a way that allows your thoughts, emotions, feelings, felt sense and unique lived experience to take up space and integrate, highlighting your depth of inner wisdom and resourcing unique to you.
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Kenneth 'sitaram' Sandin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I believe that each of us is the expert in our own life, and our innate wisdom is best accessed when we feel safe to share and reflect.
Sydney Haynes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed clinical social worker in California. I use an eclectic approach drawing from various evidence based practices such as motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. I view therapy a a collaborative process that requires honesty and caring without judgement, I work to cooperatively assist my clients to individualize their goals and treatment. Through my work I am committed to helping people overcome addictions, depression, anxiety and other stressful life situations.
Ian MacKelvie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
The clients I work with benefit the most when they embrace the comfort and discomfort that comes with building a therapeutic relationship. Reading all the blurbs is an excellent way to get brief insight into the character of a potential therapist, but whether or not someone will be a good fit is a difficult question with so many options. We know the relationship you build with your therapist is the largest indicator of success. With that in mind, go with your gut! Enjoy the process and embrace the change or help you seek.
Jerome Bearbower
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Therapy is a place where we get to focus on what's important to us: where we've been, where we'd ideally like to go, and everything in between. A confidential place just for you - free from the distractions of work, responsibilities, family and other people's agendas. My goal is to meet you exactly where you are at, and to support you in the ways that you need.
Laurie A Monroe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Assisting individuals, couples, and families to increase awareness of their own power to heal, sustain, and grow in response to life challenges.
William Thompson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
You might be wanting to get rid of some of the unhealthy patterns you've been repeating, and you feel ready now for a change. I help individuals and couples dive beneath the surface-level issues to discover the underlying causes of their distress. Using Gottman method for couples therapy I help couples find a connection and healthy ways to resolve conflicts.
Sharzad Kaviani
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Sharzad Kaviani is a marriage and family therapist with 15 years of experience working with teens, adults, and families. She works closely with clients to mold treatment to the individual’s needs and works collaboratively with clients based on their personal and treatment goals. She is extensively trained in DBT, CBT, and solution-focused 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.