Chronic Pain Therapists in 53092
Nancy Winston
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Mequon, WI 53092
Nancy uses an eclectic approach in counseling looking at the whole person and their emotional, spiritual, and physical needs. As an empathic listener, she helps guide clients toward reaching their personal goals, while learning coping strategies to deal with their challenges. She attains the experience with and understanding of individuals on the autism spectrum. Nancy has knowledge and experience helping cancer patients and their families deal with grief and the struggles of chronic illness.
Nancy uses an eclectic approach in counseling looking at the whole person and their emotional, spiritual, and physical needs. As an empathic listener, she helps guide clients toward reaching their personal goals, while learning coping strategies to deal with their challenges. She attains the experience with and understanding of individuals on the autism spectrum. Nancy has knowledge and experience helping cancer patients and their families deal with grief and the struggles of chronic illness.
Jeanine M Swenson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Mequon, WI 53092
My areas of expertise include: stress management, helping couples in crisis or transition, intimacy, parenting issues, adoption, fertility challenges and individuals & families living with chronic illness.
Are you feeling stuck in your personal or professional life? Are you missing closeness or comfort that has wained ? I am trained and licensed in Marriage & Family Therapy (systems) and enjoy helping patients and their families work on relational issues. My work is relationship & sex positive, and my focus is strength-based and solution-focused. I look forward to meeting you and hearing your unique story.
My areas of expertise include: stress management, helping couples in crisis or transition, intimacy, parenting issues, adoption, fertility challenges and individuals & families living with chronic illness.
Are you feeling stuck in your personal or professional life? Are you missing closeness or comfort that has wained ? I am trained and licensed in Marriage & Family Therapy (systems) and enjoy helping patients and their families work on relational issues. My work is relationship & sex positive, and my focus is strength-based and solution-focused. I look forward to meeting you and hearing your unique story.
Brian Martinezdelacotera
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Mequon, WI 53092
Brian is an exceptionally open, kind-hearted therapist providing emotional safety for clients to explore their concerns. With warmth and humor, he assists clients struggling with a wide range of concerns including substance dependence, anxiety, depression, self-worth, trauma, conflicts, and family or other relationship issues. Brian utilizes an integrative approach with his clients, combining elements of solution-focused, cognitive behavior therapy, and therapy to heal family-of-origin pain and trauma.
Brian is an exceptionally open, kind-hearted therapist providing emotional safety for clients to explore their concerns. With warmth and humor, he assists clients struggling with a wide range of concerns including substance dependence, anxiety, depression, self-worth, trauma, conflicts, and family or other relationship issues. Brian utilizes an integrative approach with his clients, combining elements of solution-focused, cognitive behavior therapy, and therapy to heal family-of-origin pain and trauma.
Heather Hart Kennedy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Mequon, WI 53092
I view psychotherapy as a powerful tool for breaking out of confusion and pain. I work with people seeking help with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, performance, life transitions, job problems, relationship issues, loneliness, and unhappiness. I actively and compassionately work with individuals (adults and adolescents) to help them regain a sense of hope, meaning, and connection in their lives, improving their coping skills and to manage daily stress and overcome destructive behaviors. As a therapist, I work with people to create the lives they want, allowing them to interact more successfully in their families, relationships, and the broader community.
I view psychotherapy as a powerful tool for breaking out of confusion and pain. I work with people seeking help with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, performance, life transitions, job problems, relationship issues, loneliness, and unhappiness. I actively and compassionately work with individuals (adults and adolescents) to help them regain a sense of hope, meaning, and connection in their lives, improving their coping skills and to manage daily stress and overcome destructive behaviors. As a therapist, I work with people to create the lives they want, allowing them to interact more successfully in their families, relationships, and the broader community.
Holly Wonder
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Mequon, WI 53092
I also have experience working with people diagnosed with serious mental and physical illness.
I believe that success in psychotherapy ultimately depends on developing a genuine dialogue between you as a person, and me as your therapist. The gentle art of change also means discussing the context of your life-- where you are at now-- and how you got there (including how you developed and maintain the values you live by). Your values provide the "richness" to living. Most of all, the process of psychotherapy means understanding what you've already tried, whether it has worked (or not worked) -- and yes-- what gets in the way of you living a better life.
I also have experience working with people diagnosed with serious mental and physical illness.
I believe that success in psychotherapy ultimately depends on developing a genuine dialogue between you as a person, and me as your therapist. The gentle art of change also means discussing the context of your life-- where you are at now-- and how you got there (including how you developed and maintain the values you live by). Your values provide the "richness" to living. Most of all, the process of psychotherapy means understanding what you've already tried, whether it has worked (or not worked) -- and yes-- what gets in the way of you living a better life.
Mary W Ferguson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mequon, WI 53092
I feel honored and fortunate to be a psychologist. I love working with people to find their best selves, to set boundaries and to improve their lives in whatever way is best for them. I have an intimate, comfortable office in Mequon, WI, and I also offer virtual therapy for those who prefer the comfort of therapy in their own homes/offices. My ideal client is anyone who is coping with past trauma, dealing with chronic illness, or who is trying to manage complex personality traits in themselves or others. My ideal client is motivated to work on themselves, or to learn how to help themselves manage a loved ones' complicated behavior.
I feel honored and fortunate to be a psychologist. I love working with people to find their best selves, to set boundaries and to improve their lives in whatever way is best for them. I have an intimate, comfortable office in Mequon, WI, and I also offer virtual therapy for those who prefer the comfort of therapy in their own homes/offices. My ideal client is anyone who is coping with past trauma, dealing with chronic illness, or who is trying to manage complex personality traits in themselves or others. My ideal client is motivated to work on themselves, or to learn how to help themselves manage a loved ones' complicated behavior.
Casey Wright
Psychologist, LP
Verified Verified
Mequon, WI 53092
Wright also has very unique expertise in psychology applied to dental issues such as dental fear/anxiety, orofacial pain, etc.
Dr. Casey Wright is a Psychologist in Wisconsin who has been providing mental health services since 2016. He earned his PhD in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in health psychology at West Virginia University and completed a residency in behavioral medicine/rehabilitation psychology at the University of Washington. Dr. Wright is broadly trained in cognitive behavioral interventions but is heavily influenced by humanistic thinking and incorporates motivational interviewing into his clinical work. He believes clients and patients have what they need to feel better and that together they can work to find it.
Wright also has very unique expertise in psychology applied to dental issues such as dental fear/anxiety, orofacial pain, etc.
Dr. Casey Wright is a Psychologist in Wisconsin who has been providing mental health services since 2016. He earned his PhD in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in health psychology at West Virginia University and completed a residency in behavioral medicine/rehabilitation psychology at the University of Washington. Dr. Wright is broadly trained in cognitive behavioral interventions but is heavily influenced by humanistic thinking and incorporates motivational interviewing into his clinical work. He believes clients and patients have what they need to feel better and that together they can work to find it.
Cedar Lake Counseling
Verified Verified
Mequon, WI 53092
FREE PHONE CONSULTATIONS WITH DR. BLOEMER* will help establish your appointment with a best-fit therapist among our twelve therapists, who possess up to 30 years of experience. Specializations include Advanced Therapies (Brain-based treatment) for complex trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, emotional pain, addictions and more. As symptom relief is achieved as quickly as possible, we assist in helping you improve your significant relationships and support your efforts toward achieving holistic awareness, life balance, and meaningful, personal growth.
FREE PHONE CONSULTATIONS WITH DR. BLOEMER* will help establish your appointment with a best-fit therapist among our twelve therapists, who possess up to 30 years of experience. Specializations include Advanced Therapies (Brain-based treatment) for complex trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, emotional pain, addictions and more. As symptom relief is achieved as quickly as possible, we assist in helping you improve your significant relationships and support your efforts toward achieving holistic awareness, life balance, and meaningful, personal growth.
Carrie Schuessler
Pre-Licensed Professional, LCSW-IT
Verified Verified
Mequon, WI 53092
I am a chronic pain and illness therapist. I primarily work with adolescents, young adults, and middle-aged humans whose lives have been turned upside down by a crippling diagnosis and/or unexpected symptoms. Anxiety, depression, PTSD & heartbreak, are also all in my wheelhouse. I love incorporating spirituality into therapy and provide Christian counseling when that is a need expressed.
I am a chronic pain and illness therapist. I primarily work with adolescents, young adults, and middle-aged humans whose lives have been turned upside down by a crippling diagnosis and/or unexpected symptoms. Anxiety, depression, PTSD & heartbreak, are also all in my wheelhouse. I love incorporating spirituality into therapy and provide Christian counseling when that is a need expressed.
Ciara Christensen
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Mequon, WI 53092
I am dedicated to supporting young adults and adults grappling with various challenges, including pain management, headaches, sleep disturbances, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and trauma.
Life can get or feel messy sometimes, especially when we encounter experiences that leave us feeling bewildered, overwhelmed, or as if we're merely surviving rather than thriving. It's during these moments that the guidance of a skilled psychological professional can become invaluable. My practice offers a place where individuals are invited sit and engage in one-on-one conversations, providing time to be fully heard, explore their experiences in depth, and gain some insights.
I am dedicated to supporting young adults and adults grappling with various challenges, including pain management, headaches, sleep disturbances, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and trauma.
Life can get or feel messy sometimes, especially when we encounter experiences that leave us feeling bewildered, overwhelmed, or as if we're merely surviving rather than thriving. It's during these moments that the guidance of a skilled psychological professional can become invaluable. My practice offers a place where individuals are invited sit and engage in one-on-one conversations, providing time to be fully heard, explore their experiences in depth, and gain some insights.
Gretchen Mead
LCSW, CYT
Verified Verified
Mequon, WI 53092
I'd like to support you on your journey while you grow resilient from past pain, learn from relationship mistakes, ease yourself through stressful times, and carry the weight of the world when you must, all while moving through the discomfort toward a happier, healthier, and more robust version of your best self.
Currently accepting clients for ketamine assisted psychotherapy and psychedelic integration and psychotherapy. I would like the opportunity support you in reaching your fullest potential. By helping you reduce your symptoms of sadness, anxiety, anger, lethargy, and trauma, then replacing those symptoms with a life filled with health, wellness, joy, love, creativity, relationships and passion. As a uniquely trained ecotherapist, psychedelic integration specialist and yoga teacher, I bring a holistic perspective to mental health - including deeply connecting to our own mind, body and spirit, others, the earth, and a larger purpose.
I'd like to support you on your journey while you grow resilient from past pain, learn from relationship mistakes, ease yourself through stressful times, and carry the weight of the world when you must, all while moving through the discomfort toward a happier, healthier, and more robust version of your best self.
Currently accepting clients for ketamine assisted psychotherapy and psychedelic integration and psychotherapy. I would like the opportunity support you in reaching your fullest potential. By helping you reduce your symptoms of sadness, anxiety, anger, lethargy, and trauma, then replacing those symptoms with a life filled with health, wellness, joy, love, creativity, relationships and passion. As a uniquely trained ecotherapist, psychedelic integration specialist and yoga teacher, I bring a holistic perspective to mental health - including deeply connecting to our own mind, body and spirit, others, the earth, and a larger purpose.
Mind Body Spirit Program
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Mequon, WI 53092
Every person has rheir own story wrought with pain, suffering, despair, and loss.
Immediate Appointments Available Visit www.mindbodyspiritprogram.com. We treat each client with the the respect and compassion they deserve. We work as a team to help each client accomplish their goals, fulfill their potential and live their best life. Each client has rheir own story and we collaboratively design a plan to accomplish success. We believe that providing a ZERO judgement zone is crucial. We will be your guide, mentor, and biggest cheerleader. Together we will accomplish your goals so you can live the life you were meant to live
Every person has rheir own story wrought with pain, suffering, despair, and loss.
Immediate Appointments Available Visit www.mindbodyspiritprogram.com. We treat each client with the the respect and compassion they deserve. We work as a team to help each client accomplish their goals, fulfill their potential and live their best life. Each client has rheir own story and we collaboratively design a plan to accomplish success. We believe that providing a ZERO judgement zone is crucial. We will be your guide, mentor, and biggest cheerleader. Together we will accomplish your goals so you can live the life you were meant to live
Mosaic Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Mequon, WI 53092
At Mosaic Counseling, we focus on offering compassionate and supportive evidence-based therapies to a wide variety of clients. Our specialties incude anxiety, depression, life transition, trauma and grief. We are open to all spiritual paths and all GLBTQ communities. We have many therapists who are located in Mequon, Sheboygan, Germantown, West Bend, Waukesha and offer virtual sessions within Wisconsin. To find the best match for you, please visit our website at www.mosaiccounseling-wi.com.
At Mosaic Counseling, we focus on offering compassionate and supportive evidence-based therapies to a wide variety of clients. Our specialties incude anxiety, depression, life transition, trauma and grief. We are open to all spiritual paths and all GLBTQ communities. We have many therapists who are located in Mequon, Sheboygan, Germantown, West Bend, Waukesha and offer virtual sessions within Wisconsin. To find the best match for you, please visit our website at www.mosaiccounseling-wi.com.
Annette Knutson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Mequon, WI 53092
Annette Knutson is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin. Annette has more than 20 years of training and experience in person-centered, trauma-informed, co-occurring care across the lifespan. Life is a complex journey filled with ups and downs. Your journey is your unique experience and requires your own personal choices and solutions. Annette looks forward to joining you on your personal journey, helping you to find comfort or resolution to the situations that cause you distress, and helping you celebrate your accomplishments along the way a healthier and happier you!.
Annette Knutson is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin. Annette has more than 20 years of training and experience in person-centered, trauma-informed, co-occurring care across the lifespan. Life is a complex journey filled with ups and downs. Your journey is your unique experience and requires your own personal choices and solutions. Annette looks forward to joining you on your personal journey, helping you to find comfort or resolution to the situations that cause you distress, and helping you celebrate your accomplishments along the way a healthier and happier you!.
Julia Crivello
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mequon, WI 53092
I am a therapist focused in helping individuals with trauma, stress, relationship issues, abuse, negative self-talk/image, anxiety, depression, and more. I look at each client holistically by using my skills as a certified integrative therapist by focusing on the mind, physical body and overall spirit. I believe everyone can benefit from therapy - life can be very challenging. Having an unbiased, safe, and compassionate space to build a therapeutic relationship and explore the past and find ways to gain control, relief, self-love and joy in life together are my goal as a therapist.
I am a therapist focused in helping individuals with trauma, stress, relationship issues, abuse, negative self-talk/image, anxiety, depression, and more. I look at each client holistically by using my skills as a certified integrative therapist by focusing on the mind, physical body and overall spirit. I believe everyone can benefit from therapy - life can be very challenging. Having an unbiased, safe, and compassionate space to build a therapeutic relationship and explore the past and find ways to gain control, relief, self-love and joy in life together are my goal as a therapist.
John Barrett
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Mequon, WI 53092
John Barrett is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2020. He obtained his Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Marquette University, and also holds a Bachelor's of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin - Madison. John's previous experience includes working in a partial hospitalization program with adults diagnosed with a substance use disorder as well as a wide range of co-occurring mental health diagnoses including depression, anxiety, psychological trauma, ADHD, personality disorders, bipolar disorder, or adjusting to significant life stressors.
John Barrett is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2020. He obtained his Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Marquette University, and also holds a Bachelor's of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin - Madison. John's previous experience includes working in a partial hospitalization program with adults diagnosed with a substance use disorder as well as a wide range of co-occurring mental health diagnoses including depression, anxiety, psychological trauma, ADHD, personality disorders, bipolar disorder, or adjusting to significant life stressors.
Aryeh Devorkin
Counselor, MPH, MS, LPC-IT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mequon, WI 53092
You feel burdened, like you’re carrying a refrigerator on your back through a land mine- almost anything or anyone could set you off. You hoped Life would be more peaceful, but as time goes on, your anxiety remains deep. Stress plants itself in your bones and reverberates through your whole body. It’s the same, no matter what you try. The voice of failure reverberates in your head. “You won’t make it, so why even try?” It all feels so hopeless.
You feel burdened, like you’re carrying a refrigerator on your back through a land mine- almost anything or anyone could set you off. You hoped Life would be more peaceful, but as time goes on, your anxiety remains deep. Stress plants itself in your bones and reverberates through your whole body. It’s the same, no matter what you try. The voice of failure reverberates in your head. “You won’t make it, so why even try?” It all feels so hopeless.
Caroline Schmidt
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Mequon, WI 53092
I’m Dr. Caroline Schmidt, a licensed psychologist and experienced psychotherapist. I help people who are struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, mood disorders, and relationship problems.
I’m Dr. Caroline Schmidt, a licensed psychologist and experienced psychotherapist. I help people who are struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, mood disorders, and relationship problems.
Holly Wonder
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Mequon, WI 53092
Successful therapy begins with a genuine dialogue between you as a person and me as your therapist. The gentle art of change means discussing the context of your life where you are at now and how you got there (including how you developed and maintain the values you live by). Your values provide the "richness" to living. Most of all, psychotherapy means understanding what you've already tried, what has worked and yes- what gets in the way of you living a better life.
Successful therapy begins with a genuine dialogue between you as a person and me as your therapist. The gentle art of change means discussing the context of your life where you are at now and how you got there (including how you developed and maintain the values you live by). Your values provide the "richness" to living. Most of all, psychotherapy means understanding what you've already tried, what has worked and yes- what gets in the way of you living a better life.
Lee Hildebrand
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Mequon, WI 53092
Free phone consultations. I offer highly effective marriage and couples therapy, as well as individual therapy for substance abuse, sexual/internet addiction, depression, anxiety, life transitions, divorce, health/sports psychology, trauma (childhood, sexual, military), spiritual and other concerns. I also treat adolescents facing a wide variety of issues. My 18+ years of clinical experience include: VA Medical Center, Battle Creek, MI; Froedert Hospital, The Medical College of Wisconsin; VA Medical Center, Milwaukee; Marquette University Counseling Center; The Counseling Center of Milwaukee; St. Charles Youth and Family Agency.
Free phone consultations. I offer highly effective marriage and couples therapy, as well as individual therapy for substance abuse, sexual/internet addiction, depression, anxiety, life transitions, divorce, health/sports psychology, trauma (childhood, sexual, military), spiritual and other concerns. I also treat adolescents facing a wide variety of issues. My 18+ years of clinical experience include: VA Medical Center, Battle Creek, MI; Froedert Hospital, The Medical College of Wisconsin; VA Medical Center, Milwaukee; Marquette University Counseling Center; The Counseling Center of Milwaukee; St. Charles Youth and Family Agency.
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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.