Chronic Pain Therapists in 66441
Kelli Verble
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSCSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Junction City, KS 66441
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I provide care for those experiencing physical and/or emotional pain, social or cultural disconnect, paralyzing fear about the state of the world, sense of purposelessness, and feeling lost in life.
I’m no different from the clients I see. Like everyone else, I'm human. I've been through both wonderful and difficult experiences that have shaped who I am and how I help. I've helped people let go of unhealthy thinking patterns or "sticky webs" they get caught up in, allowing a more authentic and present-moment experiencing of life, as it is, without self-judgement and radical acceptance and self-love. My clients discover it's possible to live life fearlessly, to stand true to core values, and act with conviction to be who you want to be and discover your full-potential.
I provide care for those experiencing physical and/or emotional pain, social or cultural disconnect, paralyzing fear about the state of the world, sense of purposelessness, and feeling lost in life.
I’m no different from the clients I see. Like everyone else, I'm human. I've been through both wonderful and difficult experiences that have shaped who I am and how I help. I've helped people let go of unhealthy thinking patterns or "sticky webs" they get caught up in, allowing a more authentic and present-moment experiencing of life, as it is, without self-judgement and radical acceptance and self-love. My clients discover it's possible to live life fearlessly, to stand true to core values, and act with conviction to be who you want to be and discover your full-potential.
For over a decade I have worked with: Trauma, PTSD, Eating Disorders, Anxiety, Depression, Body Image, Perfectionism, sexual abuse, shame, and dissociation. I utilize EMDR, DBT, CBT, self-compassion, mindfulness, psychoeducation, and somatic therapies. I provide individual counseling services for those between 25-65. I practice through a trauma-informed and holistic lens. I believe you have the natural ability to heal. I don’t regard myself as an expert of your life. You are the only person who truly knows what it’s like to experience life in your body. My role is to understand you and this starts by listening.
For over a decade I have worked with: Trauma, PTSD, Eating Disorders, Anxiety, Depression, Body Image, Perfectionism, sexual abuse, shame, and dissociation. I utilize EMDR, DBT, CBT, self-compassion, mindfulness, psychoeducation, and somatic therapies. I provide individual counseling services for those between 25-65. I practice through a trauma-informed and holistic lens. I believe you have the natural ability to heal. I don’t regard myself as an expert of your life. You are the only person who truly knows what it’s like to experience life in your body. My role is to understand you and this starts by listening.
Joel Taggart
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Junction City, KS 66441
My primary treatment modality is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). I have 10 years of experience in the behavioral health services. With DBT skills you can have control over your behaviors, emotions and thoughts. You can feel better and increase your ability to cope. I specialize in unresolved trauma, SUD, anxiety and depression. My treatment focus range is ages 14 to 65+. I have a working history in an Inpatient Behavioral Health (IBH) service, Behavioral Health Intensive Outpatient Program (BHIOP), and Addiction Medication Intensive Outpatient Program (AMIOP).
My primary treatment modality is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). I have 10 years of experience in the behavioral health services. With DBT skills you can have control over your behaviors, emotions and thoughts. You can feel better and increase your ability to cope. I specialize in unresolved trauma, SUD, anxiety and depression. My treatment focus range is ages 14 to 65+. I have a working history in an Inpatient Behavioral Health (IBH) service, Behavioral Health Intensive Outpatient Program (BHIOP), and Addiction Medication Intensive Outpatient Program (AMIOP).
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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.