Chronic Pain Therapists in Escondido, CA
My sweet spot as a therapist is creating a space where we can go back and nurture, stand up for, and rescue Little You—the one who needed support when the pain began.
You want to be in relationships where your needs matter—but you’ve learned to overextend, walk on eggshells, and care for everyone but yourself. Maybe dating feels hopeless, like you’re being set up for rejection. Maybe you’re afraid of parenting the way you were parented. Your inner critic is loud, your body tense, your emotions trapped inside. Your shoulders carry it all—almost like a turtle shell, protecting your most vulnerable parts. I can help you untangle rooted patterns that no longer serve you, so you can feel grounded in your body and build safe, mutual connections—without losing yourself in the process.
My sweet spot as a therapist is creating a space where we can go back and nurture, stand up for, and rescue Little You—the one who needed support when the pain began.
You want to be in relationships where your needs matter—but you’ve learned to overextend, walk on eggshells, and care for everyone but yourself. Maybe dating feels hopeless, like you’re being set up for rejection. Maybe you’re afraid of parenting the way you were parented. Your inner critic is loud, your body tense, your emotions trapped inside. Your shoulders carry it all—almost like a turtle shell, protecting your most vulnerable parts. I can help you untangle rooted patterns that no longer serve you, so you can feel grounded in your body and build safe, mutual connections—without losing yourself in the process.
I am dedicated to create a compassionate and non judgemental space where you can feel truly heard , supported, and understood.. My approach is collaborative, working alongside you to explore your needs and goals while honoring your unique story. With specialized experience n anxiety, depression, and trauma , I strive to empower you with tools, insight, and a sense of safety as we navigate your path towards healing and growth.
I am dedicated to create a compassionate and non judgemental space where you can feel truly heard , supported, and understood.. My approach is collaborative, working alongside you to explore your needs and goals while honoring your unique story. With specialized experience n anxiety, depression, and trauma , I strive to empower you with tools, insight, and a sense of safety as we navigate your path towards healing and growth.
I feel the greatest joy when I witness people's healing from emotional pain as they are making peace with the past and with the challenges of the present.
I am Rev. Dr. Monika Maria Grace and I welcome you to my page! In our first session together, I also welcome you to my real or virtual office and I invite you to make it your own safe space. I explain that therapy is a process, a relationship, and an adventure. It's also a gift of discovery and renewal that only you can give to yourself, especially in our challenging days. In this process, my role is to listen, to support, to challenge, to guide, and to celebrate you as you are becoming more courageous to face the parts of yourself you were avoiding, more accepting of yourself and of others, and fully present in your life.
I feel the greatest joy when I witness people's healing from emotional pain as they are making peace with the past and with the challenges of the present.
I am Rev. Dr. Monika Maria Grace and I welcome you to my page! In our first session together, I also welcome you to my real or virtual office and I invite you to make it your own safe space. I explain that therapy is a process, a relationship, and an adventure. It's also a gift of discovery and renewal that only you can give to yourself, especially in our challenging days. In this process, my role is to listen, to support, to challenge, to guide, and to celebrate you as you are becoming more courageous to face the parts of yourself you were avoiding, more accepting of yourself and of others, and fully present in your life.
Hello, my name is Dr. Michael Bjornson. Most of my clients simply refer to me as Dr. "B". I have been a licensed clinical psychologist for over 26 years, with active licenses in California, Utah, and Wyoming. I am honored that you are considering me to help you in whatever life challenges have led you to seek help. Whether this may be your first-time seeking help or not, I recognize starting therapy is a big decision requiring courage and trust in another human being, to be there for you in a professional, caring capacity, to facilitate and guide you through important and difficult concerns.
Hello, my name is Dr. Michael Bjornson. Most of my clients simply refer to me as Dr. "B". I have been a licensed clinical psychologist for over 26 years, with active licenses in California, Utah, and Wyoming. I am honored that you are considering me to help you in whatever life challenges have led you to seek help. Whether this may be your first-time seeking help or not, I recognize starting therapy is a big decision requiring courage and trust in another human being, to be there for you in a professional, caring capacity, to facilitate and guide you through important and difficult concerns.
I am equipped to handle severe mental illness and crises as well as difficult life transitions and stressful times.
I help people by teaching them new mental and physical skills to cope with high stress, anger, communication in relationships and families, or assertiveness. We analyze unhealthy thought, feeling and behavior patterns and learn more balanced ways of thinking and behaving. This leads to a decrease in emotional distress and a sense of well-being or happiness.
I am equipped to handle severe mental illness and crises as well as difficult life transitions and stressful times.
I help people by teaching them new mental and physical skills to cope with high stress, anger, communication in relationships and families, or assertiveness. We analyze unhealthy thought, feeling and behavior patterns and learn more balanced ways of thinking and behaving. This leads to a decrease in emotional distress and a sense of well-being or happiness.
I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I utilize a person-centered approach, meeting individuals where they are and actively listening to their needs. My approches integrates evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and self-compassion strategies to provide tailored support and promote growth. Trauma-Informed to help with individuals with depression and anxiety.
I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I utilize a person-centered approach, meeting individuals where they are and actively listening to their needs. My approches integrates evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and self-compassion strategies to provide tailored support and promote growth. Trauma-Informed to help with individuals with depression and anxiety.
Tired of feeling burned out? I am an expert in treating anxiety, trauma, addictions, sleep problems, but also qualified to evaluate a range of commonly co-occurring mental health conditions like depression. I do more than just talk therapy! At every visit, I teach evidenced-based skills that have been rigorously tested. I have developed a consultation style to therapy based on my experiences as a psychologist integrated in medical teams. This style allows me to consider treatment from multiple perspectives and this generally leads to earlier improvement, fewer overall visits, faster feedback and treatment.
Tired of feeling burned out? I am an expert in treating anxiety, trauma, addictions, sleep problems, but also qualified to evaluate a range of commonly co-occurring mental health conditions like depression. I do more than just talk therapy! At every visit, I teach evidenced-based skills that have been rigorously tested. I have developed a consultation style to therapy based on my experiences as a psychologist integrated in medical teams. This style allows me to consider treatment from multiple perspectives and this generally leads to earlier improvement, fewer overall visits, faster feedback and treatment.
I enjoy helping individuals and families struggling with personal issues varying from mental health and addiction to relationship or family problems, stress, bereavement, emotional pain, abuse and more.
I am well versed in addressing a wide array of the types of problems that bring people to seek therapy, including but not limited to addictions, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, grief, pain management, life transitions and trauma
I enjoy helping individuals and families struggling with personal issues varying from mental health and addiction to relationship or family problems, stress, bereavement, emotional pain, abuse and more.
I am well versed in addressing a wide array of the types of problems that bring people to seek therapy, including but not limited to addictions, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, grief, pain management, life transitions and trauma
Each person deserves to be treated as a unique individual and two strengths I have toward that goal are patience and the ability to listen fully. I work to identify specific issues which can be addressed by techniques from schools of thought such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Each person deserves to be treated as a unique individual and two strengths I have toward that goal are patience and the ability to listen fully. I work to identify specific issues which can be addressed by techniques from schools of thought such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
I have extreme passion and enthusiasm for guiding clients through the journey of finding peace, balance, and happiness.
My specialty areas include: Depression, Anxiety, Mindfulness/Meditation, Relationships and Communication, Behavior Modification, Self Esteem/Worthiness, Geriatric mental health, and Substance Use/Chemical Dependency.
I am also fluent in American Sign Language.
I received my doctorate degree from the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University in San Diego.
I have extreme passion and enthusiasm for guiding clients through the journey of finding peace, balance, and happiness.
My specialty areas include: Depression, Anxiety, Mindfulness/Meditation, Relationships and Communication, Behavior Modification, Self Esteem/Worthiness, Geriatric mental health, and Substance Use/Chemical Dependency.
I am also fluent in American Sign Language.
I received my doctorate degree from the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University in San Diego.
You may not feel it or believe it right now, but you truly are the expert in your own life. Are you a parent worried about your child, or stressed and overwhelmed in relationships, not feeling like yourself, juggling it all and trying to keep it together? I’m here to help. My professional experience is based on over 15 years of working with individuals and families suffering from anxiety, substance use, grief, loss, depression, and trauma. I’ve dedicated my life and career to helping people navigate strenuous life situations while showing them that there is hope and a solution for everything.
You may not feel it or believe it right now, but you truly are the expert in your own life. Are you a parent worried about your child, or stressed and overwhelmed in relationships, not feeling like yourself, juggling it all and trying to keep it together? I’m here to help. My professional experience is based on over 15 years of working with individuals and families suffering from anxiety, substance use, grief, loss, depression, and trauma. I’ve dedicated my life and career to helping people navigate strenuous life situations while showing them that there is hope and a solution for everything.
I offer psychotherapy to individuals who are faced with a variety of concerns. My role is to provide a therapeutic presence through a safe environment to promote healthy self-expression which is important to beginning life’s mind and body journey. Being bilingual and culturally sensitive, I am aware of the personal, relational, and spiritual needs of the individual. I nurture strengths and am committed to facilitating personal growth, no matter how small the step is to get there.
I offer psychotherapy to individuals who are faced with a variety of concerns. My role is to provide a therapeutic presence through a safe environment to promote healthy self-expression which is important to beginning life’s mind and body journey. Being bilingual and culturally sensitive, I am aware of the personal, relational, and spiritual needs of the individual. I nurture strengths and am committed to facilitating personal growth, no matter how small the step is to get there.
My Name is Alexandra Murillo and I am a licensed clinical social worker. Reconnecting individuals to their passions, values and creating a meaningful life that is worth living.
My Name is Alexandra Murillo and I am a licensed clinical social worker. Reconnecting individuals to their passions, values and creating a meaningful life that is worth living.
I'm licensed in New York, California, and Florida and have over the 30 years of experience in the field of social work and mental health. My private practice is based on three principles which are building rapport, trust, and chemistry. Together we identify cognitive distortions and maladaptive behaviors and employ behavioral strategies to achieve the goal of greater peace of mind. I have a solution based approach to help you feel better and make progress in your personal journey. We will work on building a trusting environment and a safe place where you can share your story. I look forward to working with you to improve your life.
I'm licensed in New York, California, and Florida and have over the 30 years of experience in the field of social work and mental health. My private practice is based on three principles which are building rapport, trust, and chemistry. Together we identify cognitive distortions and maladaptive behaviors and employ behavioral strategies to achieve the goal of greater peace of mind. I have a solution based approach to help you feel better and make progress in your personal journey. We will work on building a trusting environment and a safe place where you can share your story. I look forward to working with you to improve your life.
I work with both adolescents and adults and specialize in working with complex trauma, queer individuals, neurodivergent individuals, those experiencing chronic illness, mood disorders, as well as chronic suicidality.
I approach individual therapy through an eclectic approach, but I lean toward Internal Family Systems/parts work, as well as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I additionally draw from CBT/DBT in my work with clients.
I work with both adolescents and adults and specialize in working with complex trauma, queer individuals, neurodivergent individuals, those experiencing chronic illness, mood disorders, as well as chronic suicidality.
I approach individual therapy through an eclectic approach, but I lean toward Internal Family Systems/parts work, as well as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I additionally draw from CBT/DBT in my work with clients.
Veteran, partner to first reasoner, former D1 athlete, chronic illness...
You are ready to find the right fit therapist - in fact you may have almost given up looking before; you've been to others & want more than simple talk therapy; you're looking for more of the science behind mental health & brain health; you're looking for a safe space to explore your Latino culture & how it interacts with American culture, or how your veteran or first responder culture is impacting you & your family. Maybe you're just looking for a therapist who can speak to a variety of life experiences, offers a fresh view on it all. You found me, lets get started
Veteran, partner to first reasoner, former D1 athlete, chronic illness...
You are ready to find the right fit therapist - in fact you may have almost given up looking before; you've been to others & want more than simple talk therapy; you're looking for more of the science behind mental health & brain health; you're looking for a safe space to explore your Latino culture & how it interacts with American culture, or how your veteran or first responder culture is impacting you & your family. Maybe you're just looking for a therapist who can speak to a variety of life experiences, offers a fresh view on it all. You found me, lets get started
Maybe you’re dealing with a job loss, a relationship ending, relocation, or the loss of a loved one to illness or death.
As a native Spanish-speaking LCSW, I specialize in helping people dealing with a serious illness, end-of-life care, and major life transitions. Using evidence-based methods, I help my clients develop tailored strategies for navigating grief, anxiety, depression, and family changes while honoring that they are the experts of their own lives.
Maybe you’re dealing with a job loss, a relationship ending, relocation, or the loss of a loved one to illness or death.
As a native Spanish-speaking LCSW, I specialize in helping people dealing with a serious illness, end-of-life care, and major life transitions. Using evidence-based methods, I help my clients develop tailored strategies for navigating grief, anxiety, depression, and family changes while honoring that they are the experts of their own lives.
Hi there! My name is Heather, and I am a doctoral-level licensed marriage & family therapist licensed in CA & MI. As a relationship-focused therapist, I am committed to helping couples, individuals, and families create strong, secure, and lasting connections in their relationships. Whether you are feeling stuck in relationship patterns that leave you feeling disconnected from your partner, have experienced a relationship injury like an affair or addiction, or are facing a new or ongoing medical diagnosis that you are unsure how to navigate mentally, emotionally, or relationally, I would love to help.
Hi there! My name is Heather, and I am a doctoral-level licensed marriage & family therapist licensed in CA & MI. As a relationship-focused therapist, I am committed to helping couples, individuals, and families create strong, secure, and lasting connections in their relationships. Whether you are feeling stuck in relationship patterns that leave you feeling disconnected from your partner, have experienced a relationship injury like an affair or addiction, or are facing a new or ongoing medical diagnosis that you are unsure how to navigate mentally, emotionally, or relationally, I would love to help.
Whether you're carrying pain from the past, navigating tough relationships, or simply feeling overwhelmed, I'm here to walk with you.
Together, we'll identify the areas you'd like to focus on and create a plan moving forward. Therapy with me is about creating a safe, grounded space where you can show up just as you are. My approach is collaborative and open, which means we'll work together identifying your goals and focus for therapy.
Whether you're carrying pain from the past, navigating tough relationships, or simply feeling overwhelmed, I'm here to walk with you.
Together, we'll identify the areas you'd like to focus on and create a plan moving forward. Therapy with me is about creating a safe, grounded space where you can show up just as you are. My approach is collaborative and open, which means we'll work together identifying your goals and focus for therapy.
My background experiences were focused on depression, anxiety, stress, counseling, mental health illness, substance use, grief, and military.
I use motivational interviewing to get to know my clients and actively listen to their stories. Some approaches I like to incorporate include CBT, DBT, solution-focused, systems theory, humanistic, feministic, psychodynamic, social learning, and behaviorism.
My background experiences were focused on depression, anxiety, stress, counseling, mental health illness, substance use, grief, and military.
I use motivational interviewing to get to know my clients and actively listen to their stories. Some approaches I like to incorporate include CBT, DBT, solution-focused, systems theory, humanistic, feministic, psychodynamic, social learning, and behaviorism.
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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.