Chronic Pain Therapists in Los Angeles, CA
This can show up as addictions, chronic pain, anxiety, or depression.
I use a mix of talk therapy and somatic interventions to help you find deep and lasting change. I use an integrative approach pulling from mindfulness, EMDR, interpersonal neurobiology, polyvagal theory, and Internal Family Systems to promote expansive self-awareness, authentic self-compassion, and improved self-care: the catalysts to change.
This can show up as addictions, chronic pain, anxiety, or depression.
I use a mix of talk therapy and somatic interventions to help you find deep and lasting change. I use an integrative approach pulling from mindfulness, EMDR, interpersonal neurobiology, polyvagal theory, and Internal Family Systems to promote expansive self-awareness, authentic self-compassion, and improved self-care: the catalysts to change.
I identify as a gay, cisgender man and enjoy working with the chronic pain and queer communities.
I do this work because I genuinely love it. I am very honest and direct with clients and encourage openness from each of us. Therapy is an opportunity to slow down, get reacquainted with ourselves, and engage in vulnerability and playfulness that is too often not accessed. I offer a supportive, completely non-judgmental space where everything and anything is on the table (believe me, as therapists, we have heard it all). Trust and comfortability take time, and I respect clients’ pace and readiness to travel in difficult directions. I also promise to (compassionately) hold you accountable to promote growth and healing.
I identify as a gay, cisgender man and enjoy working with the chronic pain and queer communities.
I do this work because I genuinely love it. I am very honest and direct with clients and encourage openness from each of us. Therapy is an opportunity to slow down, get reacquainted with ourselves, and engage in vulnerability and playfulness that is too often not accessed. I offer a supportive, completely non-judgmental space where everything and anything is on the table (believe me, as therapists, we have heard it all). Trust and comfortability take time, and I respect clients’ pace and readiness to travel in difficult directions. I also promise to (compassionately) hold you accountable to promote growth and healing.
I specialize in working with clients who experience chronic pain, anxiety and trauma.
I integrate decades of studying the mind-body connection and trauma held in the body using Pain Reprocessing Therapy, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Gestalt awareness. I want what you want, to trust your body, to feel good and to enjoy your life with all of the activities you used to do.
I specialize in working with clients who experience chronic pain, anxiety and trauma.
I integrate decades of studying the mind-body connection and trauma held in the body using Pain Reprocessing Therapy, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Gestalt awareness. I want what you want, to trust your body, to feel good and to enjoy your life with all of the activities you used to do.
Whether you’re working through trauma, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, or life transitions, I’m here to help you reconnect with yourself and build a more fulfilling, meaningful life.
I am a psychodynamic therapist with a deep appreciation for the mind-body connection. I create a safe space for clients to explore how past experiences shape their present. In addition to traditional talk therapy, I integrate EMDR Therapy and Somatic Experiencing to access deeper healing beyond words, helping clients process and release what’s
Whether you’re working through trauma, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, or life transitions, I’m here to help you reconnect with yourself and build a more fulfilling, meaningful life.
I am a psychodynamic therapist with a deep appreciation for the mind-body connection. I create a safe space for clients to explore how past experiences shape their present. In addition to traditional talk therapy, I integrate EMDR Therapy and Somatic Experiencing to access deeper healing beyond words, helping clients process and release what’s
She provides psychological interventions for various issues, including anxiety, OCD, depression, adjustment difficulties, sleep disturbances, stress management, and chronic pain.
Dr. Garr earned her doctorate at the PGSP-Stanford PsyD Consortium and completed her clinical internship and fellowship at UCLA. She grew up in chilly Minnesota but has lived in sunny California for several years. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, going on walks with her dog, baking for friends/family, gardening, and traveling
She provides psychological interventions for various issues, including anxiety, OCD, depression, adjustment difficulties, sleep disturbances, stress management, and chronic pain.
Dr. Garr earned her doctorate at the PGSP-Stanford PsyD Consortium and completed her clinical internship and fellowship at UCLA. She grew up in chilly Minnesota but has lived in sunny California for several years. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, going on walks with her dog, baking for friends/family, gardening, and traveling
Due to my own struggle and remission with Chronic Pain and Acquired Disability, I find it rewarding to work with other individuals with these struggles as well.
My name is Kendra, and I have a very informal approach to therapy. I enjoy laughing and commiserating with my clients and believe that they are best supported by a nonjudgmental therapist who truly cares about their well-being. I work from a strengths-based approach, and as a university professor, I love to connect science and research to help understand everyday issues. I hope to cultivate a space in which people can be their authentic selves and feel safe and supported as they do so.
Due to my own struggle and remission with Chronic Pain and Acquired Disability, I find it rewarding to work with other individuals with these struggles as well.
My name is Kendra, and I have a very informal approach to therapy. I enjoy laughing and commiserating with my clients and believe that they are best supported by a nonjudgmental therapist who truly cares about their well-being. I work from a strengths-based approach, and as a university professor, I love to connect science and research to help understand everyday issues. I hope to cultivate a space in which people can be their authentic selves and feel safe and supported as they do so.
Are you dealing with life threatening illness?
I assist you with understanding and setting life goals, developing strategies to handle life crises, and support with life-transforming events. My therapy sessions last a full hour in a safe environment in my home office on a quiet street in the Cheviot Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles.
Are you dealing with life threatening illness?
I assist you with understanding and setting life goals, developing strategies to handle life crises, and support with life-transforming events. My therapy sessions last a full hour in a safe environment in my home office on a quiet street in the Cheviot Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles.
Gregory Jacks, a licensed psychologist based in Los Angeles, specializing in helping individuals navigate the challenges of anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and sleep difficulties.
I aim to help my clients develop practical tools to manage their symptoms, improve their quality of life, and ultimately build a deeper sense of well-being. My work is centered around understanding the whole person, not just the symptoms, and I strive to create a safe and collaborative environment where healing and growth can happen.
Gregory Jacks, a licensed psychologist based in Los Angeles, specializing in helping individuals navigate the challenges of anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and sleep difficulties.
I aim to help my clients develop practical tools to manage their symptoms, improve their quality of life, and ultimately build a deeper sense of well-being. My work is centered around understanding the whole person, not just the symptoms, and I strive to create a safe and collaborative environment where healing and growth can happen.
My areas of focus include anxiety, chronic pain, grief, stress, and life-coaching for individuals.
I am relaxed, and nonjudgemental, often do have ideas to share with you if you are open and desire to hear them, and I want to hear what you are bringing to our session. My focus is on you and what you are telling me about your situation, your emotional content, your ideas, and your dreams.
My areas of focus include anxiety, chronic pain, grief, stress, and life-coaching for individuals.
I am relaxed, and nonjudgemental, often do have ideas to share with you if you are open and desire to hear them, and I want to hear what you are bringing to our session. My focus is on you and what you are telling me about your situation, your emotional content, your ideas, and your dreams.
I specialize in working with adults who are seeking therapy to address a wide variety of life's challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic pain, bereavement, and life transitions.
I work best with clients who are ready to engage in the therapeutic process, even if they’re unsure where to begin. Therapy is a shared journey and I am here to support and guide you as we work toward meaningful change together.
I specialize in working with adults who are seeking therapy to address a wide variety of life's challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic pain, bereavement, and life transitions.
I work best with clients who are ready to engage in the therapeutic process, even if they’re unsure where to begin. Therapy is a shared journey and I am here to support and guide you as we work toward meaningful change together.
Sometimes things may feel so overwhelming, we lose our direction, feel anxious, experience emotional and physical pain, and don't sleep well.
Meeting you where you are, I look forward to helping you create a space where you feel comfortable to explore with curiosity and compassion. I have grown my practice helping people to be more present, living with intention, feeling more comfortable emotionally and physically.
Sometimes things may feel so overwhelming, we lose our direction, feel anxious, experience emotional and physical pain, and don't sleep well.
Meeting you where you are, I look forward to helping you create a space where you feel comfortable to explore with curiosity and compassion. I have grown my practice helping people to be more present, living with intention, feeling more comfortable emotionally and physically.
Therapy for Chronic Pain: Have medical doctors been trying to help you with little to no success?
Forensic Psychology: I conduct forensic mental health assessments for criminal and civil matters: mental health defenses, competency to stand trial, violence and sexual violence risk, psychosexual, personal injury, and public safety employment. A unique area of expertise is firearm evaluations (CCW, 5150, GVRO).
Therapy for Chronic Pain: Have medical doctors been trying to help you with little to no success?
Forensic Psychology: I conduct forensic mental health assessments for criminal and civil matters: mental health defenses, competency to stand trial, violence and sexual violence risk, psychosexual, personal injury, and public safety employment. A unique area of expertise is firearm evaluations (CCW, 5150, GVRO).
I specialize in working with women, women of color, neurodivergent folks and individuals experiencing chronic pain, vaginismus, and pain during sex.
Some modalities I use include Somatic Therapy, Pain Reprocessing Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, trauma-centered approaches, and interventions targeting harmful constructs around sexuality, gender expression, and relationships.
I specialize in working with women, women of color, neurodivergent folks and individuals experiencing chronic pain, vaginismus, and pain during sex.
Some modalities I use include Somatic Therapy, Pain Reprocessing Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, trauma-centered approaches, and interventions targeting harmful constructs around sexuality, gender expression, and relationships.
I specialize in treating individuals with physical health difficulties, such as chronic pain, illness, or insomnia that may contribute to one’s emotional well-being.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families who may be struggling with difficulties related to the intersection between physical and mental health. I specialize in evidence-based treatment and have extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness-based approaches. I see therapy as a way to utilize these evidence-based treatments to explore whatever may be keeping you stuck in the habits, patterns, or situations that may no longer be serving you and learning skills to help you overcome these circumstances.
I specialize in treating individuals with physical health difficulties, such as chronic pain, illness, or insomnia that may contribute to one’s emotional well-being.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families who may be struggling with difficulties related to the intersection between physical and mental health. I specialize in evidence-based treatment and have extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness-based approaches. I see therapy as a way to utilize these evidence-based treatments to explore whatever may be keeping you stuck in the habits, patterns, or situations that may no longer be serving you and learning skills to help you overcome these circumstances.
For many years, chronic pain, anxiety, and physical signs of stress and burnout have been treated as isolated symptoms to manage.
I work well with empaths, helpers and caretakers, high-achievers, people-pleasers, entrepreneurs and creatives, spiritually-curious types, and mothers/mothers-to-be. If you want to find more ease in your body, quiet in your mind and settle into a gentler relationship with yourself - welcome. I hope you’ll feel at home here.
For many years, chronic pain, anxiety, and physical signs of stress and burnout have been treated as isolated symptoms to manage.
I work well with empaths, helpers and caretakers, high-achievers, people-pleasers, entrepreneurs and creatives, spiritually-curious types, and mothers/mothers-to-be. If you want to find more ease in your body, quiet in your mind and settle into a gentler relationship with yourself - welcome. I hope you’ll feel at home here.
Having experienced chronic pain, OCD, anxiety and depression, I enjoy working with people who also have these conditions and are looking for guidance and support from someone who better understands what they are going through.
I specialize in hiking therapy, and mainly treat OCD, chronic pain (& TMS), anxiety and depression. My understanding and approach to these issues is based on the latest research. For these concerns and related issues like perfectionism, I use both CBT and ACT along with Exposure and Response Prevention techniques, I-CBT, self-compassion skills, and EAET.
Having experienced chronic pain, OCD, anxiety and depression, I enjoy working with people who also have these conditions and are looking for guidance and support from someone who better understands what they are going through.
I specialize in hiking therapy, and mainly treat OCD, chronic pain (& TMS), anxiety and depression. My understanding and approach to these issues is based on the latest research. For these concerns and related issues like perfectionism, I use both CBT and ACT along with Exposure and Response Prevention techniques, I-CBT, self-compassion skills, and EAET.
The diagnosis of chronic pain or illness can create a world that is not only physically painful but often psychologically painful as well.
Much of my practice with focuses on chronic pain/ illness, using a combination of somatic processing and solution focused therapy. Certified in Pain Reprocessing Therapy. Additionally, I utilize a variety of modalities to address common life stressors/transitions, anxiety, self esteem issues, and depression.
The diagnosis of chronic pain or illness can create a world that is not only physically painful but often psychologically painful as well.
Much of my practice with focuses on chronic pain/ illness, using a combination of somatic processing and solution focused therapy. Certified in Pain Reprocessing Therapy. Additionally, I utilize a variety of modalities to address common life stressors/transitions, anxiety, self esteem issues, and depression.
I specialize in the areas of anxiety, confidence, phobias, habit change, and pain relief.
Are you feeling stuck, anxious, or held back by habits or fears? Many of my clients come to me ready for change, they’re seeking relief from anxiety, phobias, or self-doubt, and want to feel more confident, empowered, and in control. I help people uncover and release unconscious patterns using hypnotherapy in a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space.
I specialize in the areas of anxiety, confidence, phobias, habit change, and pain relief.
Are you feeling stuck, anxious, or held back by habits or fears? Many of my clients come to me ready for change, they’re seeking relief from anxiety, phobias, or self-doubt, and want to feel more confident, empowered, and in control. I help people uncover and release unconscious patterns using hypnotherapy in a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space.
I also work with chronic illness, pain, body image issues and eating disorders.
Together we can explore your experiences in an interpersonal process that helps you gain insights and begin to make healthier decisions. Over time, therapy creates the opportunity to change patterns that seem to repeat endlessly.
I also work with chronic illness, pain, body image issues and eating disorders.
Together we can explore your experiences in an interpersonal process that helps you gain insights and begin to make healthier decisions. Over time, therapy creates the opportunity to change patterns that seem to repeat endlessly.
Are you ready to step into a world where support goes beyond just physical or emotional pain, where every aspect of who you are is celebrated and embraced?
I am a clinician trained in many evidence based treatments, including pain reprocessing therapy, psychodynamic, CBT, somatic and integrative/holistic therapies. I bring humor and empathy into the therapy room. Clients like you find me easy to talk to, friendly, knowledgable, and humble.
Are you ready to step into a world where support goes beyond just physical or emotional pain, where every aspect of who you are is celebrated and embraced?
I am a clinician trained in many evidence based treatments, including pain reprocessing therapy, psychodynamic, CBT, somatic and integrative/holistic therapies. I bring humor and empathy into the therapy room. Clients like you find me easy to talk to, friendly, knowledgable, and humble.
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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.