Chronic Pain Therapists in 28201
Being a “spoonie” myself, I have a passion for helping others cope with the uncertainty of chronic illnesses.
It may be difficult to find a therapist who is well versed on being sex positive, kink friendly, non-monogamous allied, and informed on chronic illnesses. These unique relationships require experience from someone who is passionate about them! You may need help with your multiple relationships, your relationship structure, or just someone to talk to who will not wince when your sex life is brought up. You may be struggling with a recent diagnosis of a chronic illness and want to talk with someone about it who understands the gravity a chronic illness diagnosis can bring. I love for clients to educate me on their lived experiences!
Being a “spoonie” myself, I have a passion for helping others cope with the uncertainty of chronic illnesses.
It may be difficult to find a therapist who is well versed on being sex positive, kink friendly, non-monogamous allied, and informed on chronic illnesses. These unique relationships require experience from someone who is passionate about them! You may need help with your multiple relationships, your relationship structure, or just someone to talk to who will not wince when your sex life is brought up. You may be struggling with a recent diagnosis of a chronic illness and want to talk with someone about it who understands the gravity a chronic illness diagnosis can bring. I love for clients to educate me on their lived experiences!
Lauren Morales
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28201 (Online Only)
Specifically chronic illness, cancer, military life, & young adulthood.
Do you feel like you are just going through the motions of your life? Maybe you can't relax and your thoughts go a mile a minute....or you feel distant and cut off from the people around you. You may even struggle with feeling numbed out or feeling everything all at once. You may identify as a people-pleaser, "control freak", or really struggle with your self-esteem. Chances are you've got chronic illness, pain, or your body just feels like your own worst enemy. If this resonates, I'd bet you are navigating a significant trauma or loss. I know first hand how hard it can be to reach out and find help; I am SO glad you are here.
Specifically chronic illness, cancer, military life, & young adulthood.
Do you feel like you are just going through the motions of your life? Maybe you can't relax and your thoughts go a mile a minute....or you feel distant and cut off from the people around you. You may even struggle with feeling numbed out or feeling everything all at once. You may identify as a people-pleaser, "control freak", or really struggle with your self-esteem. Chances are you've got chronic illness, pain, or your body just feels like your own worst enemy. If this resonates, I'd bet you are navigating a significant trauma or loss. I know first hand how hard it can be to reach out and find help; I am SO glad you are here.
Are you really good at burying feelings, just to find them surprisingly unleashing one day and you didn’t see it coming? Find yourself experiencing anxiety, having flashbacks, and/or thinking about things over and over again? Have past relationship trauma and want a healthy relationship, but it feels really scary? Suffering from chronic illness or pain and feeling depressed/anxious, and wondering how you’re going to adapt to your new life?
Are you really good at burying feelings, just to find them surprisingly unleashing one day and you didn’t see it coming? Find yourself experiencing anxiety, having flashbacks, and/or thinking about things over and over again? Have past relationship trauma and want a healthy relationship, but it feels really scary? Suffering from chronic illness or pain and feeling depressed/anxious, and wondering how you’re going to adapt to your new life?
Buddhist-Based Cognitive Behavioral Life Coaching is an integrated approach that blends traditional Buddhist principles with contemporary cognitive-behavioral strategies to promote personal growth and well-being. This coaching method teaches individuals how to mindfully work with their thoughts, bodily sensations, emotions, and actions as a pathway to achieving balance and a more fulfilling life. While some past experience with these concepts may be helpful, you do not need to identify as a Buddhist or have familiarity with Buddhism to benefit from this type of coaching.
Buddhist-Based Cognitive Behavioral Life Coaching is an integrated approach that blends traditional Buddhist principles with contemporary cognitive-behavioral strategies to promote personal growth and well-being. This coaching method teaches individuals how to mindfully work with their thoughts, bodily sensations, emotions, and actions as a pathway to achieving balance and a more fulfilling life. While some past experience with these concepts may be helpful, you do not need to identify as a Buddhist or have familiarity with Buddhism to benefit from this type of coaching.
Eric J Davis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28201
Life is a funny thing. And often terribly complicated. During our journey in this world, we often face challenges that can feel too big or ongoing. Whether it’s with chronic feelings of anxiousness, depression, emptiness, issues about sexual orientation, gender, or ethnicity, relationship conflict, sleep disturbances, substance misuse, school or work issues, or any combination of those, many of us struggle silently. But you don't have to. It can help to work with a therapist with a deep understanding of what it’s like with some of those struggles and who is passionate about helping others learn to thrive despite these adversities.
Life is a funny thing. And often terribly complicated. During our journey in this world, we often face challenges that can feel too big or ongoing. Whether it’s with chronic feelings of anxiousness, depression, emptiness, issues about sexual orientation, gender, or ethnicity, relationship conflict, sleep disturbances, substance misuse, school or work issues, or any combination of those, many of us struggle silently. But you don't have to. It can help to work with a therapist with a deep understanding of what it’s like with some of those struggles and who is passionate about helping others learn to thrive despite these adversities.
Palmetto Counseling & Consulting Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-CP, LCSW
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28201
Palmetto Counseling is an established outpatient behavioral healthcare clinic with two locations — Rock Hill, SC, and Fort Mill, SC, both less than 30 miles from downtown Charlotte, NC. Opening in 2008, we are one of the largest mental health practices committed to offering the highest quality, accessible care, catered to all individuals across our widespread community. To schedule appointment Call 803-329-9639. tion.
Palmetto Counseling is an established outpatient behavioral healthcare clinic with two locations — Rock Hill, SC, and Fort Mill, SC, both less than 30 miles from downtown Charlotte, NC. Opening in 2008, we are one of the largest mental health practices committed to offering the highest quality, accessible care, catered to all individuals across our widespread community. To schedule appointment Call 803-329-9639. tion.
Emotional health and relationship difficulties can lead to a ripple effect of stress throughout all components of life. My goal is to provide a comfortable environment to build a collaborative and supportive therapeutic relationship. The focus of my work is addressing symptoms while exploring other important aspects of your life such as your values, goals, relationships, and how and where you invest your time and resources. Expanding your understanding of how all of these factors interact to affect your emotional and physical health can lead to a treatment plan that helps you discover the path to the life you want.
Emotional health and relationship difficulties can lead to a ripple effect of stress throughout all components of life. My goal is to provide a comfortable environment to build a collaborative and supportive therapeutic relationship. The focus of my work is addressing symptoms while exploring other important aspects of your life such as your values, goals, relationships, and how and where you invest your time and resources. Expanding your understanding of how all of these factors interact to affect your emotional and physical health can lead to a treatment plan that helps you discover the path to the life you want.
Steven Riley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28201 (Online Only)
Everyone faces challenges in life. Sometimes we are in need of answers and guidance. Children, teens, adults and couples all face these challenges. You have all the answers to face these challenges. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina, and a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia. I am here to guide you through the process of making each step to success and happiness. Couples, my wife Latisha Riley who is also a fully licensed therapist and I offer a unique "Quad session" where we both are available during the session providing a customized experience. Please contact us for details.
Everyone faces challenges in life. Sometimes we are in need of answers and guidance. Children, teens, adults and couples all face these challenges. You have all the answers to face these challenges. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina, and a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia. I am here to guide you through the process of making each step to success and happiness. Couples, my wife Latisha Riley who is also a fully licensed therapist and I offer a unique "Quad session" where we both are available during the session providing a customized experience. Please contact us for details.
At Charlotte Therapy Center, we aim to produce service outcomes that result in a developed sense of wholeness for individuals and families while also offering professional level programs for corporate settings. While there may be a variety of clinical aspects that align with industry standards, we strive to elevate our services by incorporating a focus on meaningful pursuits and discovering a sense of purpose. Our therapists utilize a combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to guide you through the counseling process.
At Charlotte Therapy Center, we aim to produce service outcomes that result in a developed sense of wholeness for individuals and families while also offering professional level programs for corporate settings. While there may be a variety of clinical aspects that align with industry standards, we strive to elevate our services by incorporating a focus on meaningful pursuits and discovering a sense of purpose. Our therapists utilize a combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to guide you through the counseling process.
Nichole Cannon, LPCC & Thyroid Support Life Coach
Counselor
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28201 (Online Only)
Empowering Your Journey to Thrive with Thyroid Symptoms! Are you seeking guidance and support to navigate the challenges of thyroid-related symptoms? I’m your dedicated Life Coach specializing in thyroid wellness. With warmth, compassion, and my own thyroid experience, I'm here to help you reclaim your vitality and embrace a life full of possibilities.
Empowering Your Journey to Thrive with Thyroid Symptoms! Are you seeking guidance and support to navigate the challenges of thyroid-related symptoms? I’m your dedicated Life Coach specializing in thyroid wellness. With warmth, compassion, and my own thyroid experience, I'm here to help you reclaim your vitality and embrace a life full of possibilities.
Please ALWAYS reach out via email to schedule consultations! I offer a unique blend of approaches to mental wellness rooted in transpersonal psychology and Carl Jung's teachings, creating a safe space for exploration and growth. With compassion and intuition as our guide, I will accompany you on a journey of self-discovery. Previously working in community mental health counseling, I am currently assisting individuals looking for healing pathways beyond clinical mental health perspectives and practices. Utilizing evidence based methods to mental wellness I am here to help you reclaim your vitality.
Please ALWAYS reach out via email to schedule consultations! I offer a unique blend of approaches to mental wellness rooted in transpersonal psychology and Carl Jung's teachings, creating a safe space for exploration and growth. With compassion and intuition as our guide, I will accompany you on a journey of self-discovery. Previously working in community mental health counseling, I am currently assisting individuals looking for healing pathways beyond clinical mental health perspectives and practices. Utilizing evidence based methods to mental wellness I am here to help you reclaim your vitality.
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Megann Grace-Sanchez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28201 (Online Only)
Using cognitive behavioral theory, I provide a person-centered and collaborative approach to therapy. You and I will work together to identify current patterns of thoughts and behaviors that no longer serve you. Together, we will create a plan to help you rediscover your existing strengths, develop new coping skills and strategies, and boost your ability to navigate the challenges you're facing. Finding what brings you peace, joy and fulfilment - we will empower you to create the life you want.
Using cognitive behavioral theory, I provide a person-centered and collaborative approach to therapy. You and I will work together to identify current patterns of thoughts and behaviors that no longer serve you. Together, we will create a plan to help you rediscover your existing strengths, develop new coping skills and strategies, and boost your ability to navigate the challenges you're facing. Finding what brings you peace, joy and fulfilment - we will empower you to create the life you want.
Transcending Limits Counseling Svcs Renee Hopkins
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28201
Challenges come in all different walks of life, shapes, and sizes. It's the universal one thing everyone must deal with. As a therapist, I try to help my clients develop the skills to be able to deal with whatever challenges they may face with courage, dignity, and the strength to know that eventually they will overcome these challenges. For many these challenges include debilitating depression, intense anxiety, fractured communication skills, trauma, substance abuse, or any combination of those. Although admitting the need and asking for help may be hard, the skills developed in therapy can definitely be worth it.
Challenges come in all different walks of life, shapes, and sizes. It's the universal one thing everyone must deal with. As a therapist, I try to help my clients develop the skills to be able to deal with whatever challenges they may face with courage, dignity, and the strength to know that eventually they will overcome these challenges. For many these challenges include debilitating depression, intense anxiety, fractured communication skills, trauma, substance abuse, or any combination of those. Although admitting the need and asking for help may be hard, the skills developed in therapy can definitely be worth it.
Each person is a unique individual whose life and experience is different from anyone else, and deserves to be addressed with unconditional positive regard for themselves and their circumstances. This is why I place an emphasis on authenticity and the importance of understanding each person as a whole, focusing on healing through the integration of mental, physical, and spiritual health. As a therapist, I will involve strategies and techniques including CBT, sandtray and sandplay, motivational interviewing, addressing the mind and body connection, and the incorporation of ongoing psychoeducation.
Each person is a unique individual whose life and experience is different from anyone else, and deserves to be addressed with unconditional positive regard for themselves and their circumstances. This is why I place an emphasis on authenticity and the importance of understanding each person as a whole, focusing on healing through the integration of mental, physical, and spiritual health. As a therapist, I will involve strategies and techniques including CBT, sandtray and sandplay, motivational interviewing, addressing the mind and body connection, and the incorporation of ongoing psychoeducation.
When we experience both positive and negative changes in our lives, it is not uncommon to feel as if our lives are unraveling. As a counselor, I encourage individuals to overcome personal challenges and get a better sense of personal strengths. My clients are encouraged to find healthy perceptions of themselves, make healthy changes in their lifestyle, and strengthen their relationships to improve overall well-being. I want to be able to help you to find solutions to the problems you are currently experiencing. I hope I can help you gain greater understanding, insight, and perspective into yourself and your closest relationships.
When we experience both positive and negative changes in our lives, it is not uncommon to feel as if our lives are unraveling. As a counselor, I encourage individuals to overcome personal challenges and get a better sense of personal strengths. My clients are encouraged to find healthy perceptions of themselves, make healthy changes in their lifestyle, and strengthen their relationships to improve overall well-being. I want to be able to help you to find solutions to the problems you are currently experiencing. I hope I can help you gain greater understanding, insight, and perspective into yourself and your closest relationships.
I help clients understand their behaviors, habits, addictions, and attitudes. I utilize evidenced-based therapies and motivational enhancement techniques to assist clients in shedding the behaviors and habits that have been holding while facilitating work towards positive life change and goal achievement. In addition to my focus on addiction, I work with a variety of other mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. I also serve as leader and facilitator of addiction groups, support groups, mindfulness groups and moderation management groups at Coast Psychological Services.
I help clients understand their behaviors, habits, addictions, and attitudes. I utilize evidenced-based therapies and motivational enhancement techniques to assist clients in shedding the behaviors and habits that have been holding while facilitating work towards positive life change and goal achievement. In addition to my focus on addiction, I work with a variety of other mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. I also serve as leader and facilitator of addiction groups, support groups, mindfulness groups and moderation management groups at Coast Psychological Services.
Charles Ogiba
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28201 (Online Only)
NEW Clients Accepted! Welcome to the beginning of your journey through change and fulfillment. Clients often come to therapy with many challenges. These can be longstanding emotional battles with depression, anxiety and traumatic experiences. Life can be difficult to face with multiple obstacles often presenting at the same time. Engaging in a purposeful plan with guidance from an experienced therapist can help you to create a life that is more satisfying and helps you meet personal goals. Let's begin!
NEW Clients Accepted! Welcome to the beginning of your journey through change and fulfillment. Clients often come to therapy with many challenges. These can be longstanding emotional battles with depression, anxiety and traumatic experiences. Life can be difficult to face with multiple obstacles often presenting at the same time. Engaging in a purposeful plan with guidance from an experienced therapist can help you to create a life that is more satisfying and helps you meet personal goals. Let's begin!
Caroline Carter
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHCS, LCAS, CCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28201
If you or someone close to you is facing the challenges of active addiction, or if you're in recovery and ready to address the experiences that led to substance use, you're not alone. Perhaps others have expressed concern about how you're using substances to cope with daily stress. You deserve a safe, non-judgmental space to explore the role alcohol or drugs have played in your life. Together we can work towards the life you've always envisioned for yourself.
If you or someone close to you is facing the challenges of active addiction, or if you're in recovery and ready to address the experiences that led to substance use, you're not alone. Perhaps others have expressed concern about how you're using substances to cope with daily stress. You deserve a safe, non-judgmental space to explore the role alcohol or drugs have played in your life. Together we can work towards the life you've always envisioned for yourself.
Crystal Waites
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28201
Maybe you're feeling tired or lost and are in need of a safe space to explore your latest challenges. Perhaps you are a parent who is fostering, adopting or struggling with your child's emotions and behaviors or your looking for your own support as an adult to navigate life. I offer a warm and down to earth approach to counseling and hold a nonjudgmental, empathic space to help you navigate whatever stressors you are facing. Whether you're a parent, teen or adult, I am here to offer compassion and hold space for you. I'm an LPC in AZ, NC, and VA and am excited to help you figure out your next steps!
Maybe you're feeling tired or lost and are in need of a safe space to explore your latest challenges. Perhaps you are a parent who is fostering, adopting or struggling with your child's emotions and behaviors or your looking for your own support as an adult to navigate life. I offer a warm and down to earth approach to counseling and hold a nonjudgmental, empathic space to help you navigate whatever stressors you are facing. Whether you're a parent, teen or adult, I am here to offer compassion and hold space for you. I'm an LPC in AZ, NC, and VA and am excited to help you figure out your next steps!
Stephanie Howarth
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC, P-SEP
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28201
As a somatic psychotherapist, I focus on supporting adults who are grappling with the very real, very human and very complex experiences of chronic stress, trauma, and grief. My approach is rooted in mindfulness, somatics and neuroscience through my training in Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems, Brainspotting, Yoga and Meditation. From this lens, I offer a creative synthesis of tools - tailored to each individual - that are further enhanced by in-depth work in psychodynamic therapy, somatic parts work, and relational-attachment dynamics.
As a somatic psychotherapist, I focus on supporting adults who are grappling with the very real, very human and very complex experiences of chronic stress, trauma, and grief. My approach is rooted in mindfulness, somatics and neuroscience through my training in Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems, Brainspotting, Yoga and Meditation. From this lens, I offer a creative synthesis of tools - tailored to each individual - that are further enhanced by in-depth work in psychodynamic therapy, somatic parts work, and relational-attachment dynamics.
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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.