Chronic Pain Therapists in 43209
In addition to the above concerns, I have extensive experience addressing the emotional toll of an illness or a health crisis on individuals and their loved ones.
Whether it's stress, depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship or family concerns, the emotional toll of an illness or a trauma, I have a strong record of helping my clients achieve their mental health goals. I am eager to support your efforts to move forward, address your challenges, and lead a fuller life. Sometimes we feel stuck in our lives. It takes courage to admit that everything we have tried to get ourselves unstuck has not worked. It also takes courage to contact a therapist for the first time, or if you have been in counseling before, trying it again.
In addition to the above concerns, I have extensive experience addressing the emotional toll of an illness or a health crisis on individuals and their loved ones.
Whether it's stress, depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship or family concerns, the emotional toll of an illness or a trauma, I have a strong record of helping my clients achieve their mental health goals. I am eager to support your efforts to move forward, address your challenges, and lead a fuller life. Sometimes we feel stuck in our lives. It takes courage to admit that everything we have tried to get ourselves unstuck has not worked. It also takes courage to contact a therapist for the first time, or if you have been in counseling before, trying it again.
My mission as a psychotherapist is to compassionately collaborate with you in finding a path that will address your needs and your goals for therapy. I pride myself in being highly integrative, and I combine the most useful aspects of evidence-based therapies to help get you on your desired path towards psychological and emotional wellbeing. I work with adults who are experiencing hardships relating to depression, anxiety, ADHD, identity, anger, and relationship problems. My passion extends to working with individuals who have experienced trauma, using a variety of evidence-based therapies to treat PTSD and complex trauma.
My mission as a psychotherapist is to compassionately collaborate with you in finding a path that will address your needs and your goals for therapy. I pride myself in being highly integrative, and I combine the most useful aspects of evidence-based therapies to help get you on your desired path towards psychological and emotional wellbeing. I work with adults who are experiencing hardships relating to depression, anxiety, ADHD, identity, anger, and relationship problems. My passion extends to working with individuals who have experienced trauma, using a variety of evidence-based therapies to treat PTSD and complex trauma.
I have been counseling for over 40 years and have provided psychotherapy services to all types of individuals,couples and families. I strive to provide a compassionate and safe environment in which my clients can address their issues confidentially. I understand how difficult it is to first enter counseling and I am committed to making it a successful experience for them. My goals as a therapist are to help clients in discerning old patterns, explore feelings, thoughts, behaviors and attitudes and provide therapeutic opportunities for change.
I have been counseling for over 40 years and have provided psychotherapy services to all types of individuals,couples and families. I strive to provide a compassionate and safe environment in which my clients can address their issues confidentially. I understand how difficult it is to first enter counseling and I am committed to making it a successful experience for them. My goals as a therapist are to help clients in discerning old patterns, explore feelings, thoughts, behaviors and attitudes and provide therapeutic opportunities for change.
Levana Slabodnick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43209 (Online Only)
There are so many of us who have felt like outsiders our entire lives, pretending to be someone else to fit in. Learning to unmask is a scary and also liberating process of accepting who we truly are. Whether you've been formally diagnosed or suspect that you are Autistic or ADHD, you deserve therapy that doesn't expect you to change your brain to reach your goals. We will work together collaboratively to better understand the way your brain works and embrace the differences that make you, you! We will focus on using your natural strengths to help you reach the goals you set for yourself.
There are so many of us who have felt like outsiders our entire lives, pretending to be someone else to fit in. Learning to unmask is a scary and also liberating process of accepting who we truly are. Whether you've been formally diagnosed or suspect that you are Autistic or ADHD, you deserve therapy that doesn't expect you to change your brain to reach your goals. We will work together collaboratively to better understand the way your brain works and embrace the differences that make you, you! We will focus on using your natural strengths to help you reach the goals you set for yourself.
Dana Zager Therapy LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, ATR-BC, MSW, LISW-S, OSW-C
Verified Verified
Bexley, OH 43209
LIFE ALTERING ILLNESSES:
It's common to feel confused, frightened and overwhelmed when you or someone you love receives a serious diagnosis.
PRACTICAL AND PERSONALIZED THERAPY FOR ADULTS, ADOLESCENTS, CHILDREN AND FAMILIES NAVIGATING THE EMOTIONAL ASPECTS OF LIFE'S CHALLENGES, INCLUDING LIFE-ALTERING ILLNESSES.
Many of Dana Zager's patients come to her struggling with uncomfortable or painful feelings...having trouble dealing with or resolving a problem that just won't go away...finding that they keep repeating the same self-defeating patterns, but can't seem to break the cycle.
Sessions focus on emotional needs and awareness, identification of issues and concerns, and development of skills and tools.
OTHER SPECIALITIES:
LIFE ALTERING ILLNESSES:
It's common to feel confused, frightened and overwhelmed when you or someone you love receives a serious diagnosis.
PRACTICAL AND PERSONALIZED THERAPY FOR ADULTS, ADOLESCENTS, CHILDREN AND FAMILIES NAVIGATING THE EMOTIONAL ASPECTS OF LIFE'S CHALLENGES, INCLUDING LIFE-ALTERING ILLNESSES.
Many of Dana Zager's patients come to her struggling with uncomfortable or painful feelings...having trouble dealing with or resolving a problem that just won't go away...finding that they keep repeating the same self-defeating patterns, but can't seem to break the cycle.
Sessions focus on emotional needs and awareness, identification of issues and concerns, and development of skills and tools.
OTHER SPECIALITIES:
Karen M Herrmann
Counselor, LPCC-S, LICDC, dipl, Jungian, Analyst
Verified Verified
Bexley, OH 43209
As a Zurich trained JUNGIAN ANALYST & Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, I work with you to understand and utilize your own innate wisdom for personal growth and transformation. Psychological suffering such as depression, anxiety, addiction, restlessness, lack of meaning, or spiritual crisis can be an opportunity for growth. Together we strive to find a deeper meaning in these symptoms to allow for healing and a more balanced life. I have work experience as a primary therapist in both an inpatient and outpatient treatment facility, which provided me with a keen understanding of mental health issues and ways to manage symptoms.
As a Zurich trained JUNGIAN ANALYST & Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, I work with you to understand and utilize your own innate wisdom for personal growth and transformation. Psychological suffering such as depression, anxiety, addiction, restlessness, lack of meaning, or spiritual crisis can be an opportunity for growth. Together we strive to find a deeper meaning in these symptoms to allow for healing and a more balanced life. I have work experience as a primary therapist in both an inpatient and outpatient treatment facility, which provided me with a keen understanding of mental health issues and ways to manage symptoms.
Glenn A. Byers, LISW, is a goal-oriented therapist working with adolescents and adults to produce successful outcomes. Glenn received his undergraduate degree from Wright State University, Dayton Ohio and his master's in social work from The Ohio State University. With over 20 years of experience, Glenn has successfully worked with a variety of mental health and behavioral issues. Areas of interest include but are not limited to ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Autism, Depression, Physical/Sexual Abuse, Relationship Issues, and Spectrum Disorders.
Glenn A. Byers, LISW, is a goal-oriented therapist working with adolescents and adults to produce successful outcomes. Glenn received his undergraduate degree from Wright State University, Dayton Ohio and his master's in social work from The Ohio State University. With over 20 years of experience, Glenn has successfully worked with a variety of mental health and behavioral issues. Areas of interest include but are not limited to ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Autism, Depression, Physical/Sexual Abuse, Relationship Issues, and Spectrum Disorders.
Scott Bone
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC, NCC, CDCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bexley, OH 43209
I earned a master's degree in clinical counseling from Northwestern University and pursued counseling because my life experience put me in a unique position to help people overcome difficult circumstances in their lives. Since childhood, I've endured ceaseless adversity that's made it essential to have a safe place to explore my past, present and future. The gift of counseling was the beginning of my healing journey and the first time, in a long time, I'd felt hopeful. After over a decade in corporate America, it became clear that my passion is to provide those who are struggling access to the same opportunity for personal growth.
I earned a master's degree in clinical counseling from Northwestern University and pursued counseling because my life experience put me in a unique position to help people overcome difficult circumstances in their lives. Since childhood, I've endured ceaseless adversity that's made it essential to have a safe place to explore my past, present and future. The gift of counseling was the beginning of my healing journey and the first time, in a long time, I'd felt hopeful. After over a decade in corporate America, it became clear that my passion is to provide those who are struggling access to the same opportunity for personal growth.
Betsy Harlan
Counselor, MSEd, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43209 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
This knowledge is helpful in cases of medical trauma, chronic illness and pain.
I am a Certified EMDR Therapist who uses EMDR and other proven techniques, to help clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, chronic illness, chronic pain, medical trauma, difficult childhood experiences, attachment issues, and dissociation. EMDR based therapy for chronic pain is effective in many cases of low back pain, migraine, fibromyalgia, neuropathy, whiplash, irritable bowel syndrome, and sexual pain disorder. Other types of pain may respond favorably, as well. As a result of our work together you should have a clearer view of yourself, feel calmer, more positive, be able to make better life decisions, and experience improved quality of life.
This knowledge is helpful in cases of medical trauma, chronic illness and pain.
I am a Certified EMDR Therapist who uses EMDR and other proven techniques, to help clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, chronic illness, chronic pain, medical trauma, difficult childhood experiences, attachment issues, and dissociation. EMDR based therapy for chronic pain is effective in many cases of low back pain, migraine, fibromyalgia, neuropathy, whiplash, irritable bowel syndrome, and sexual pain disorder. Other types of pain may respond favorably, as well. As a result of our work together you should have a clearer view of yourself, feel calmer, more positive, be able to make better life decisions, and experience improved quality of life.
Adam Wills
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-S
Verified Verified
Bexley, OH 43209
Not accepting new clients
I’m committed to providing my full attention and support in helping people work toward positive changes that align with their own values and goals. I work with adults and adolescents, and I take an eclectic and holistic approach to help with concerns that may include mental health, stress, trauma, grief, addiction, relationships, or adjusting to life changes. This may be a matter of short-term counseling to strengthen coping skills or overcome a specific challenge, or more in-depth therapy to better understand and resolve deeper patterns and issues.
I’m committed to providing my full attention and support in helping people work toward positive changes that align with their own values and goals. I work with adults and adolescents, and I take an eclectic and holistic approach to help with concerns that may include mental health, stress, trauma, grief, addiction, relationships, or adjusting to life changes. This may be a matter of short-term counseling to strengthen coping skills or overcome a specific challenge, or more in-depth therapy to better understand and resolve deeper patterns and issues.
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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.