Chronic Pain Therapists in 32803
Emily Green
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orlando, FL 32803
I help people work through pain, overcome bad patterns, & resolve their problems in healthy, resilient ways.
EMDR, ADULTS, PREMARITAL, COLLEGE STUDENTS, SENIORS. If you’re exhausted from trying to keep it together, feel like you just can’t anymore, or feel burdened by crushing emotions, I’d love to help you not only survive this difficult chapter but grow through it too. When you're overwhelmed by times of stress, heartache or unexpected change getting support is a powerful step in the right direction. I hope you’ll take that next step with me. Giving teens and adults a safe, supportive environment where they can do the inner work needed to heal and grow from their most distressing experiences and limiting beliefs is my goal.
I help people work through pain, overcome bad patterns, & resolve their problems in healthy, resilient ways.
EMDR, ADULTS, PREMARITAL, COLLEGE STUDENTS, SENIORS. If you’re exhausted from trying to keep it together, feel like you just can’t anymore, or feel burdened by crushing emotions, I’d love to help you not only survive this difficult chapter but grow through it too. When you're overwhelmed by times of stress, heartache or unexpected change getting support is a powerful step in the right direction. I hope you’ll take that next step with me. Giving teens and adults a safe, supportive environment where they can do the inner work needed to heal and grow from their most distressing experiences and limiting beliefs is my goal.
Dorrit Ram
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Orlando, FL 32803
If you are having a difficult time dealing and would like to speak to someone to clarify your thoughts or figure out what to do next, it might be a good time to reach out for therapy. A lot of people feel isolated with their problems and have nobody to turn to about what really matters to them. You may feel like your past is not letting you have any peace and looking to move forward. Life is difficult and learning how to cope with the ups and downs is important, especially if you have been diagnosed with a mental illness like depression, anxiety, bipolar, schizophrenia, etc. or have suffered a loss or setback in your personal life.
If you are having a difficult time dealing and would like to speak to someone to clarify your thoughts or figure out what to do next, it might be a good time to reach out for therapy. A lot of people feel isolated with their problems and have nobody to turn to about what really matters to them. You may feel like your past is not letting you have any peace and looking to move forward. Life is difficult and learning how to cope with the ups and downs is important, especially if you have been diagnosed with a mental illness like depression, anxiety, bipolar, schizophrenia, etc. or have suffered a loss or setback in your personal life.
Sunshine Senior Counseling Beth Davalos MSW, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RPT-S, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Orlando, FL 32803
NOW accepting new clients as of 3/20/2024. Sunshine Senior Counseling is a group practice of 12 clinicians. We specialize in working with adults in a variety of living settings and private homes. Our therapists have expertise working in areas of grief, depression, anxiety, loneliness, life transitions, mental illness, trauma, early-stage Dementia & Alzheimer’s, as well as with caregivers. I am the Clinical Director at Sunshine Counseling with over 30 years of experience working with seniors, adults, children, and teens. I love my work and strive to provide a caring & uplifting environment in which our clients can heal and grow.
NOW accepting new clients as of 3/20/2024. Sunshine Senior Counseling is a group practice of 12 clinicians. We specialize in working with adults in a variety of living settings and private homes. Our therapists have expertise working in areas of grief, depression, anxiety, loneliness, life transitions, mental illness, trauma, early-stage Dementia & Alzheimer’s, as well as with caregivers. I am the Clinical Director at Sunshine Counseling with over 30 years of experience working with seniors, adults, children, and teens. I love my work and strive to provide a caring & uplifting environment in which our clients can heal and grow.
Christina Sparks
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, RMHCI, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Orlando, FL 32803
Drawing from my experience in healthcare working with individuals living with chronic illness and their caregivers, I understand the unique challenges faced by both.
Welcome! I am committed to providing a secure and supportive environment for your journey of exploration and healing. For those in the LGBTQ+ community, my therapy offers a safe and affirming space to navigate issues of identity, relationships, and self-acceptance. Additionally, I recognize the impact of religious beliefs and experiences and provide a compassionate environment to heal from past wounds, empowering you to reclaim agency over your spirituality.
Drawing from my experience in healthcare working with individuals living with chronic illness and their caregivers, I understand the unique challenges faced by both.
Welcome! I am committed to providing a secure and supportive environment for your journey of exploration and healing. For those in the LGBTQ+ community, my therapy offers a safe and affirming space to navigate issues of identity, relationships, and self-acceptance. Additionally, I recognize the impact of religious beliefs and experiences and provide a compassionate environment to heal from past wounds, empowering you to reclaim agency over your spirituality.
Annika Nichols
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Orlando, FL 32803 (Online Only)
I want to help bring authenticity and change to your life the way you want it to. I'm Nick (they/them), and I’m dual licensed in two states working with FL and CO clients. I work with queer issues and gender exploration/transition, codependency and relationship problems, anxiety disorders, neurodivergence, chronic illness, trauma, and grief/loss. I also work with non-monogamous/poly clients. I’m here to provide a safe and respectful place for you to be seen and heard. You're not alone and you don’t have to keep telling yourself everything is “fine” or normal in your life - let's find a better "normal" for you to live.
I want to help bring authenticity and change to your life the way you want it to. I'm Nick (they/them), and I’m dual licensed in two states working with FL and CO clients. I work with queer issues and gender exploration/transition, codependency and relationship problems, anxiety disorders, neurodivergence, chronic illness, trauma, and grief/loss. I also work with non-monogamous/poly clients. I’m here to provide a safe and respectful place for you to be seen and heard. You're not alone and you don’t have to keep telling yourself everything is “fine” or normal in your life - let's find a better "normal" for you to live.
Dr. Skyler Hamilton
Counselor, PhD, LMHC
Verified Verified
Orlando, FL 32803 (Online Only)
What you may be going through, the pain, the struggles, does not have to be done alone.
Creating a setting for you to feel safe, heard, and validated, I guide you to feel empowered over your emotions bringing you to a place of peace.
What you may be going through, the pain, the struggles, does not have to be done alone.
Creating a setting for you to feel safe, heard, and validated, I guide you to feel empowered over your emotions bringing you to a place of peace.
Colleen Slowey-Morelli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Orlando, FL 32803
Offering in person and telehealth in MA. Telehealth in FL. Private pay, providing Out of Network superbills. At the core of most behavioral, emotional, and spiritual discomfort is pain associated with earlier trauma, loss or the anticipation of loss. Trauma and unresolved loss take many forms: loss of a loved one; loss of a relationship; loss of identity; loss of sense of safety; ultimately, the perception of loss of ability to be happy.
Offering in person and telehealth in MA. Telehealth in FL. Private pay, providing Out of Network superbills. At the core of most behavioral, emotional, and spiritual discomfort is pain associated with earlier trauma, loss or the anticipation of loss. Trauma and unresolved loss take many forms: loss of a loved one; loss of a relationship; loss of identity; loss of sense of safety; ultimately, the perception of loss of ability to be happy.
Neytiri (Melissa) Marrs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Orlando, FL 32803
Hello and Congratulations on deciding to improve your life! No matter what stage you've reached or how overwhelmed you might feel, it's never too late to find a sense of peace and joy. If you're reading this profile, you are likely feeling a need for change. Or perhaps you hear a voice whispering, "There has to be something more". Life is too short to live with pain, fear, loneliness, and confusion. Just because you can't see how to get there doesn't mean it can't be done. I would be honored to walk this path of rediscovery with you.
Hello and Congratulations on deciding to improve your life! No matter what stage you've reached or how overwhelmed you might feel, it's never too late to find a sense of peace and joy. If you're reading this profile, you are likely feeling a need for change. Or perhaps you hear a voice whispering, "There has to be something more". Life is too short to live with pain, fear, loneliness, and confusion. Just because you can't see how to get there doesn't mean it can't be done. I would be honored to walk this path of rediscovery with you.
Tim Norton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orlando, FL 32803 (Online Only)
Not accepting insurance; several weekday 8am and 9am slots available - I specialize in sexual issues, specifically related to functioning, sexual shame, sexual trauma, impulsive behaviors, sex and porn "addictions," low and hyper-arousal issues - all from a sex-positive, kink/poly/bdsm-friendly stance, as well as Christian-friendly and all around non-judgment. I also help couples navigate challenges in their intimate relationships. Working with sex means I work a lot with trauma, anxiety, grief, impulsivity, and depression.
Not accepting insurance; several weekday 8am and 9am slots available - I specialize in sexual issues, specifically related to functioning, sexual shame, sexual trauma, impulsive behaviors, sex and porn "addictions," low and hyper-arousal issues - all from a sex-positive, kink/poly/bdsm-friendly stance, as well as Christian-friendly and all around non-judgment. I also help couples navigate challenges in their intimate relationships. Working with sex means I work a lot with trauma, anxiety, grief, impulsivity, and depression.
Gwilym Roddick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Orlando, FL 32803
Gwilym Roddick, DSW, LCSW, received graduate degrees from Columbia University (Masters) and Rutgers University (Doctorate). Dr. Roddick specializes in using Evidence-based psychotherapies (e.g. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, Motivational Interviewing) to help people overcome their challenges in life. He has a straightforward approach to psychotherapy, carefully listening to his clients and offering compassionate support.
Gwilym Roddick, DSW, LCSW, received graduate degrees from Columbia University (Masters) and Rutgers University (Doctorate). Dr. Roddick specializes in using Evidence-based psychotherapies (e.g. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, Motivational Interviewing) to help people overcome their challenges in life. He has a straightforward approach to psychotherapy, carefully listening to his clients and offering compassionate support.
Gregory Lucas
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Orlando, FL 32803
I have helped hundreds of people cope with a wide range of concerns. I have worked with individuals in a counseling and educational capacity for 20 years. In my practice, I provide counseling services helping people deal with depression, anxiety, stress, relationships, work/school concerns, compulsive behaviors (including sexual addiction), sexual identity issues, chronic illnesses, and HIV/AIDS concerns among others. I worked as a Staff Psychologist and completed a training internship at the prestigious University of California in San Diego. Further, I have degrees from the University of Central Florida, Florida State University, and the University of Nebraska.
I have helped hundreds of people cope with a wide range of concerns. I have worked with individuals in a counseling and educational capacity for 20 years. In my practice, I provide counseling services helping people deal with depression, anxiety, stress, relationships, work/school concerns, compulsive behaviors (including sexual addiction), sexual identity issues, chronic illnesses, and HIV/AIDS concerns among others. I worked as a Staff Psychologist and completed a training internship at the prestigious University of California in San Diego. Further, I have degrees from the University of Central Florida, Florida State University, and the University of Nebraska.
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Carla Fischer
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LMT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Orlando, FL 32803 (Online Only)
Do you feel that you are stuck and not moving forward? Wouldn't it be nice to get unstuck and move forward. Anger, hurt, resentment, low self esteem, past life experiences can keep us stuck. I find that not having a voice, not feeling heard causes us to feel small. These things can cause us to feel sad, angry, anxious, depressed and disconnected. My approach and hope for those I assist is to help you stand up a little taller and be able to get through to a place of feeling that you are important.
Do you feel that you are stuck and not moving forward? Wouldn't it be nice to get unstuck and move forward. Anger, hurt, resentment, low self esteem, past life experiences can keep us stuck. I find that not having a voice, not feeling heard causes us to feel small. These things can cause us to feel sad, angry, anxious, depressed and disconnected. My approach and hope for those I assist is to help you stand up a little taller and be able to get through to a place of feeling that you are important.
Brittany Sted Weaver
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orlando, FL 32803
Growth often occurs through a series of changes. Whether you are experiencing difficulties with finding meaning, feeling overwhelmed by daily life, or struggling with a traumatic event, change is both possible and attainable. I offer counseling and consulting services catered to your unique and individual needs. I work with my clients to mindfully achieve a state of balance when life becomes disrupted and dissatisfying.
Growth often occurs through a series of changes. Whether you are experiencing difficulties with finding meaning, feeling overwhelmed by daily life, or struggling with a traumatic event, change is both possible and attainable. I offer counseling and consulting services catered to your unique and individual needs. I work with my clients to mindfully achieve a state of balance when life becomes disrupted and dissatisfying.
Joe S Salg
Counselor, LMHC, CST, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Orlando, FL 32803
Need help with your relationship? With sex? Betrayal or trust? Want a mediator to facilitate effective discussion? Joe is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor + Certified Sex Therapist. In private practice for the past 25+ years, working with ages 18-70 on: - Breakdowns re: all types of intimacy - Couples issues (communication skills, conflict resolution, negotiation) - Sexual dysfunction in individuals and/or couples - Sex addiction/pornography addiction - Transgender individuals during all points in transition - Self-esteem issues and sexual orientation/acceptance - Alternative lifestyles/kink/poly/monogamish/open: sex positive!
Need help with your relationship? With sex? Betrayal or trust? Want a mediator to facilitate effective discussion? Joe is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor + Certified Sex Therapist. In private practice for the past 25+ years, working with ages 18-70 on: - Breakdowns re: all types of intimacy - Couples issues (communication skills, conflict resolution, negotiation) - Sexual dysfunction in individuals and/or couples - Sex addiction/pornography addiction - Transgender individuals during all points in transition - Self-esteem issues and sexual orientation/acceptance - Alternative lifestyles/kink/poly/monogamish/open: sex positive!
Alexandra Mihalakos
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orlando, FL 32803
Imagine waking up with energy. You didn’t struggle to fall asleep. You didn’t wake up throughout the night. You didn’t have nightmares. You got through the night without flashbacks, without going over and over the past in your mind. You’d wake up and get out of bed. And because you didn’t feel like you ran a marathon overnight, you’d greet the day with peace and contentment… Even excitement for all the things you can accomplish, since you aren’t weighed down by exhaustion, anxiety, or depression. You wouldn’t be so worried about all the potential triggers… All of the things you could come across in a day that could bring you right
Imagine waking up with energy. You didn’t struggle to fall asleep. You didn’t wake up throughout the night. You didn’t have nightmares. You got through the night without flashbacks, without going over and over the past in your mind. You’d wake up and get out of bed. And because you didn’t feel like you ran a marathon overnight, you’d greet the day with peace and contentment… Even excitement for all the things you can accomplish, since you aren’t weighed down by exhaustion, anxiety, or depression. You wouldn’t be so worried about all the potential triggers… All of the things you could come across in a day that could bring you right
Heart Bonds Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Orlando, FL 32803
There's no one-size-fits-all for those struggling with challenges, but it's our joy to travel with you in a safe and empathetic, connected environment. Our goal is to help you navigate your bonds in the past, present, and future, for a healthier heart and relationships. Therapy is a process of growth, and we look forward to walking alongside you. We specialize in working with adults of all ages, young adults, children, couples, and families. At Heart Bonds Counseling, we have several specialized counselors to help with a variety of needs and concerns.
There's no one-size-fits-all for those struggling with challenges, but it's our joy to travel with you in a safe and empathetic, connected environment. Our goal is to help you navigate your bonds in the past, present, and future, for a healthier heart and relationships. Therapy is a process of growth, and we look forward to walking alongside you. We specialize in working with adults of all ages, young adults, children, couples, and families. At Heart Bonds Counseling, we have several specialized counselors to help with a variety of needs and concerns.
Cindy Harrington Blecha
Counselor, MA, LMHC, MCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orlando, FL 32803
Starting or returning to therapy can be one of the most difficult, yet positive and rewarding decisions you make in your life. In therapy I strive to offer a safe space to gain increased self-awareness and to examine what may have you feeling stuck and overwhelmed. Through the process of therapy, you can shift your current way of doing things, change life-patterns and overcome barriers that keep getting in your way. It takes courage to begin therapy, but once you make the decision, it will likely enhance your sense of self, your relationships, and your quality of life.
Starting or returning to therapy can be one of the most difficult, yet positive and rewarding decisions you make in your life. In therapy I strive to offer a safe space to gain increased self-awareness and to examine what may have you feeling stuck and overwhelmed. Through the process of therapy, you can shift your current way of doing things, change life-patterns and overcome barriers that keep getting in your way. It takes courage to begin therapy, but once you make the decision, it will likely enhance your sense of self, your relationships, and your quality of life.
Sarah Orlando
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Orlando, FL 32803 (Online Only)
My purpose is to guide individuals on their transformative journey towards mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Drawing inspiration from Charon, the mythological ferryman who guided souls across the river Styx. I strive to be a compassionate and steadfast companion for my clients as they navigate the challenges of life. I am dedicated to promoting holistic well-being by integrating mind, body, and spirit in my therapeutic approach. My embrace of a collaborative and integrative model of care, working in partnership with clients to explore their unique experiences, values, goals
My purpose is to guide individuals on their transformative journey towards mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Drawing inspiration from Charon, the mythological ferryman who guided souls across the river Styx. I strive to be a compassionate and steadfast companion for my clients as they navigate the challenges of life. I am dedicated to promoting holistic well-being by integrating mind, body, and spirit in my therapeutic approach. My embrace of a collaborative and integrative model of care, working in partnership with clients to explore their unique experiences, values, goals
Coralis Solomon
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Orlando, FL 32803
Are you feeling weighed down by the pressures of life, overwhelmed by negative thoughts, or struggling to navigate challenging relationships? Despite our best efforts, it's natural to feel drained by life's twists and turns. But know this: you don't have to face these challenges alone. In my practice, I offer a warm and welcoming space where you can feel truly heard and understood. Using a blend of clinical expertise and coaching skills, I tailor my approach to fit your unique needs and circumstances. Together, we'll explore counseling options that feel right for you, ensuring you feel empowered and supported every step of the way.
Are you feeling weighed down by the pressures of life, overwhelmed by negative thoughts, or struggling to navigate challenging relationships? Despite our best efforts, it's natural to feel drained by life's twists and turns. But know this: you don't have to face these challenges alone. In my practice, I offer a warm and welcoming space where you can feel truly heard and understood. Using a blend of clinical expertise and coaching skills, I tailor my approach to fit your unique needs and circumstances. Together, we'll explore counseling options that feel right for you, ensuring you feel empowered and supported every step of the way.
Regional Psychiatry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AP, LCSW, MPH
Verified Verified
Orlando, FL 32803 (Online Only)
Elizabeth Palmer treats clients ages 12 & up. Sessions may be face to face or virtual (using a HIPAA compliant platform). We understand that therapy is only part of the solution and we work cooperatively with clients to find the contributing factors to their health challenges. These factors may include lifestyle habits that precipitated the stress response in the first place; once the client is aware, they are empowered to change with support from a trusted advocate.
Elizabeth Palmer treats clients ages 12 & up. Sessions may be face to face or virtual (using a HIPAA compliant platform). We understand that therapy is only part of the solution and we work cooperatively with clients to find the contributing factors to their health challenges. These factors may include lifestyle habits that precipitated the stress response in the first place; once the client is aware, they are empowered to change with support from a trusted advocate.
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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.