Chronic Pain Therapists in Los Angeles, CA
I work with adults and older adults who have experienced trauma, chronic health issues, chronic pain, anxiety, and depression.
I specialize in working with adults to understand and heal the trauma that often accompanies chronic medical conditions. Trauma can alter our nervous system, sometimes to the point where we can feel alienated in our own body. We will practice strategies to communicate with your nervous system and help you feel more embodied and confident in your self-agency.
I work with adults and older adults who have experienced trauma, chronic health issues, chronic pain, anxiety, and depression.
I specialize in working with adults to understand and heal the trauma that often accompanies chronic medical conditions. Trauma can alter our nervous system, sometimes to the point where we can feel alienated in our own body. We will practice strategies to communicate with your nervous system and help you feel more embodied and confident in your self-agency.
Feeling stuck leads to anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and even chronic pain.
I'm often referred by MD's to treat the intersection between emotional and physical pain. Integrative Body Psychotherapy (IBP), is an effective and efficient therapy for people who want to integrate body, mind and spirit in a practical, grounded way. IBP is often the "missing link" when compared to other therapy modalities. It's efficient and effective.
Feeling stuck leads to anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and even chronic pain.
I'm often referred by MD's to treat the intersection between emotional and physical pain. Integrative Body Psychotherapy (IBP), is an effective and efficient therapy for people who want to integrate body, mind and spirit in a practical, grounded way. IBP is often the "missing link" when compared to other therapy modalities. It's efficient and effective.
To me, all symptoms that we experience whether it be chronic pain, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, etc can be explained by trauma.
I specialize in treating chronic pain and dissociation. I primarily work in a somatic and relational way which means that I deal with what is happening in the moment in the nervous system between us. My work is informed by the idea that we all have different parts of ourselves that are trying to express themselves in the best way that they know how,
To me, all symptoms that we experience whether it be chronic pain, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, etc can be explained by trauma.
I specialize in treating chronic pain and dissociation. I primarily work in a somatic and relational way which means that I deal with what is happening in the moment in the nervous system between us. My work is informed by the idea that we all have different parts of ourselves that are trying to express themselves in the best way that they know how,
While I've worked with people from a wide variety of ages and backgrounds—from teens to seniors—I mainly treat people dealing with OCD, chronic pain (including neuroplastic pain/TMS), anxiety and depression.
My understanding and approach to the above issues is based on the latest research. When treating OCD and anxiety disorders, including issues like health anxiety and perfectionism, I use both CBT and ACT along with Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and I-CBT. For pain I use ACT, Pain Reprocessing Therapy and Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy.
While I've worked with people from a wide variety of ages and backgrounds—from teens to seniors—I mainly treat people dealing with OCD, chronic pain (including neuroplastic pain/TMS), anxiety and depression.
My understanding and approach to the above issues is based on the latest research. When treating OCD and anxiety disorders, including issues like health anxiety and perfectionism, I use both CBT and ACT along with Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and I-CBT. For pain I use ACT, Pain Reprocessing Therapy and Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy.
I am a trauma-informed therapist specializing in Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), EMDR Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Emotional Expression and Awareness Therapy (EAET).
PRT: People assume that pain comes from a structural issue and then are disappointed when the medical route doesn't work. However, most chronic pain is actually neuroplastic, and can be cured through mind-body work! PRT focuses on retraining the brain to more accurately interpret signals from the body and change neural pathways to break the pain cycle.
I am a trauma-informed therapist specializing in Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), EMDR Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Emotional Expression and Awareness Therapy (EAET).
PRT: People assume that pain comes from a structural issue and then are disappointed when the medical route doesn't work. However, most chronic pain is actually neuroplastic, and can be cured through mind-body work! PRT focuses on retraining the brain to more accurately interpret signals from the body and change neural pathways to break the pain cycle.
Do you find that living with anxiety, depression, chronic discomfort, or pain keeps you from truly living life?
I work with issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, chronic pain, chronic fatigue, and women's health issues such as Endometriosis and infertility. I have an academic concentration in trauma studies, and my work also extends to clients dealing with grief and loss.
Do you find that living with anxiety, depression, chronic discomfort, or pain keeps you from truly living life?
I work with issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, chronic pain, chronic fatigue, and women's health issues such as Endometriosis and infertility. I have an academic concentration in trauma studies, and my work also extends to clients dealing with grief and loss.
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.
I am specialized in both pain management and addiction treatment.
I am specialized in both pain management and addiction treatment. No matter what the reason for therapy, I believe that establishing a secure and comfortable therapeutic relationship is essential for successful therapeutic outcomes.
I am specialized in both pain management and addiction treatment.
I am specialized in both pain management and addiction treatment. No matter what the reason for therapy, I believe that establishing a secure and comfortable therapeutic relationship is essential for successful therapeutic outcomes.
I work with clients to help them tap into their own inner wisdom, to recognize and build upon their strengths, to propel themselves beyond behaviors and feelings about themselves that limit growth and expression, to become their authentic and best selves. Experience has taught me that deep connection to one's full range of emotion is key to lasting change---confusion becomes clarity, self-criticism is transformed by self-compassion, reactivity yields to soothing self-regulation, isolation is replaced with a sense of belonging and life can be lived to its fullest.
I work with clients to help them tap into their own inner wisdom, to recognize and build upon their strengths, to propel themselves beyond behaviors and feelings about themselves that limit growth and expression, to become their authentic and best selves. Experience has taught me that deep connection to one's full range of emotion is key to lasting change---confusion becomes clarity, self-criticism is transformed by self-compassion, reactivity yields to soothing self-regulation, isolation is replaced with a sense of belonging and life can be lived to its fullest.
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 addresses a range of concerns, including anxiety, OCD, depression, 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 addresses a range of concerns, including anxiety, OCD, depression, 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
Has fear, sadness or chronic pain made it difficult to keep up with day-to-day life?
I use a variety therapeutic approaches, including IFS, EMDR, somatic techniques, and Ketamine-Assisted Therapy (KAP), depending upon my clients' needs. My process includes non-judgmental exploration of my clients' experiences, as well as the development of concrete skills to reduce the symptoms that traumatic stress can have on the body and nervous system.
Has fear, sadness or chronic pain made it difficult to keep up with day-to-day life?
I use a variety therapeutic approaches, including IFS, EMDR, somatic techniques, and Ketamine-Assisted Therapy (KAP), depending upon my clients' needs. My process includes non-judgmental exploration of my clients' experiences, as well as the development of concrete skills to reduce the symptoms that traumatic stress can have on the body and nervous system.
I specialize in treatment of anxiety, with a focus on high performers (athletes, executives, entrepreneurs) as well as individuals with chronic pain (e.g., headaches, post-concussion syndrome).
My clients come to me for practical, tangible guidance and support on how to overcome the challenges they face. I use an evidenced based approach, combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, that helps clients regain control of their lives, reduce unhelpful racing thoughts, and develop resiliency and confidence. Unlike traditional "talk therapy," where much your time is spent discussing vague concepts, my approach is to create realistic, attainable solutions and help you identify the roadmap to achieve them. About half of my practice involves working with teens/young adults and half with adults.
I specialize in treatment of anxiety, with a focus on high performers (athletes, executives, entrepreneurs) as well as individuals with chronic pain (e.g., headaches, post-concussion syndrome).
My clients come to me for practical, tangible guidance and support on how to overcome the challenges they face. I use an evidenced based approach, combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, that helps clients regain control of their lives, reduce unhelpful racing thoughts, and develop resiliency and confidence. Unlike traditional "talk therapy," where much your time is spent discussing vague concepts, my approach is to create realistic, attainable solutions and help you identify the roadmap to achieve them. About half of my practice involves working with teens/young adults and half with adults.
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.
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 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.
I also work with individuals on issues of recovery, codependency, chronic pain and illness, relationship and intimacy issues, NPD abuse healing, anxiety/depression and early attachment wounds.
I specialize working with COUPLES and individuals. I am PACT level 2 trained by Stan Tatkin. This approach to couples work is based on attachment styles and can help couples learn to love each other well. I am also trained in Terry Real and Gottman’s couples work. I am a somatic experiencing practitioner and work with trauma and chronic pain/ illness.
I also work with individuals on issues of recovery, codependency, chronic pain and illness, relationship and intimacy issues, NPD abuse healing, anxiety/depression and early attachment wounds.
I specialize working with COUPLES and individuals. I am PACT level 2 trained by Stan Tatkin. This approach to couples work is based on attachment styles and can help couples learn to love each other well. I am also trained in Terry Real and Gottman’s couples work. I am a somatic experiencing practitioner and work with trauma and chronic pain/ illness.
Do you feel like you have been holding the pain of stress and trauma in your body for years?
In therapy we work together to restore feelings of connectedness and reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness. We will use curiosity to understand your nervous system responses and how you adapt to your world. Together we can then nurture ways of living in the world that feel safe, connected, and regulating.
Do you feel like you have been holding the pain of stress and trauma in your body for years?
In therapy we work together to restore feelings of connectedness and reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness. We will use curiosity to understand your nervous system responses and how you adapt to your world. Together we can then nurture ways of living in the world that feel safe, connected, and regulating.
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.
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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.