Chronic Pain Therapists in 77069

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Jesse R. Jasso
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77069
I have worked in the mental health field providing group and individual counseling in Private Practice, Substance Abuse Recovery Facilities, a Pain Management Center, a Psychiatric Hospital, and a Residential Treatment Facility.
The client is the expert on their life, and I believe in the collaborative nature of the therapeutic alliance between the client and therapist. As a team, we will come up with interventions to change the process and patterns of the way you think, feel, and behave. In my thousands of hours in the field, I have witnessed countless clients improve using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) through an informed trial-and-error process. CBT has the most evidence-based research validating its efficacy and presumes that the mind, body, and social environment are connected in a very sensitive ecosystem.
I have worked in the mental health field providing group and individual counseling in Private Practice, Substance Abuse Recovery Facilities, a Pain Management Center, a Psychiatric Hospital, and a Residential Treatment Facility.
The client is the expert on their life, and I believe in the collaborative nature of the therapeutic alliance between the client and therapist. As a team, we will come up with interventions to change the process and patterns of the way you think, feel, and behave. In my thousands of hours in the field, I have witnessed countless clients improve using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) through an informed trial-and-error process. CBT has the most evidence-based research validating its efficacy and presumes that the mind, body, and social environment are connected in a very sensitive ecosystem.
(281) 949-7388 View (281) 949-7388
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A Mindful Choice Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77069
Teletherapy! Therapy is supportive, collaborative, and life changing. As I tell each client, your goals are my goals. I assist clients in reaching their goals to improve their relationships, thoughts, and behaviors in a variety of ways. Having studied and practiced in an array of subjects, including addiction, human development, LGBTQI and minority studies, as well as crisis & trauma, I am confident I can assist you in obtaining the goals that YOU set forth in your therapy. In these trying times, let me help you see a better future for yourself. Offering in person and teletherapy in Cypress, and teletherapy for Louisana residents.
Teletherapy! Therapy is supportive, collaborative, and life changing. As I tell each client, your goals are my goals. I assist clients in reaching their goals to improve their relationships, thoughts, and behaviors in a variety of ways. Having studied and practiced in an array of subjects, including addiction, human development, LGBTQI and minority studies, as well as crisis & trauma, I am confident I can assist you in obtaining the goals that YOU set forth in your therapy. In these trying times, let me help you see a better future for yourself. Offering in person and teletherapy in Cypress, and teletherapy for Louisana residents.
(281) 801-5249 View (281) 801-5249
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Anna L Curry
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MEd, LPC-A
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77069
I love to help people experience life more deliberately and empower them on their journey to heal and transform their lives. I have experience working with a wide range of people in diverse settings. I provide Spanish and English - speaking services in person or via telehealth. My commitment to your mental wellbeing is unwavering. I work collaboratively with you to achieve your goals and overcome whatever roadblocks are keeping you from living your best life. I emphasize the importance of empathy, trust, and a genuine therapeutic relationship, as they are the cornerstones of effective counseling.
I love to help people experience life more deliberately and empower them on their journey to heal and transform their lives. I have experience working with a wide range of people in diverse settings. I provide Spanish and English - speaking services in person or via telehealth. My commitment to your mental wellbeing is unwavering. I work collaboratively with you to achieve your goals and overcome whatever roadblocks are keeping you from living your best life. I emphasize the importance of empathy, trust, and a genuine therapeutic relationship, as they are the cornerstones of effective counseling.
(346) 460-5848 View (346) 460-5848
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Meagan Nicole Houston
Psychologist, PhD, SAP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77069
My diverse therapy skill sets allow me to work with almost any client presenting with a variety of interpersonal, occupational, and academic concerns. I am able to assist clients dealing with stage of life changes, self-harm behaviors, sexuality and gender concerns (LGBTQI+ Ally), relationship problems, mood disorders, sex addictions, women's issues, men's issues, spirituality concerns, and substance abuse concerns. I have been trained and certified as a Gottman Method Level 2 couples therapist and I am currently providing therapeutic services to include individual therapy, family therapy, couples, premarital and marital therapy.
My diverse therapy skill sets allow me to work with almost any client presenting with a variety of interpersonal, occupational, and academic concerns. I am able to assist clients dealing with stage of life changes, self-harm behaviors, sexuality and gender concerns (LGBTQI+ Ally), relationship problems, mood disorders, sex addictions, women's issues, men's issues, spirituality concerns, and substance abuse concerns. I have been trained and certified as a Gottman Method Level 2 couples therapist and I am currently providing therapeutic services to include individual therapy, family therapy, couples, premarital and marital therapy.
(281) 506-2078 View (281) 506-2078
Sharain Stith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77069
Sharain Stith is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas who has been practicing since 2016. Sharain understands that life can be hard and will come with many challenges that we are not always prepared to face. It is important to have a support system to assist us with maintaining a sense of emotional resiliency, moral reasoning, and the restoration of a sense of hope when life's burdens are too hard to carry on our own. Depression, anxiety, and conflict in relationships will catch us by surprise but there are coping skills that can be our bridge over troubled waters.
Sharain Stith is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas who has been practicing since 2016. Sharain understands that life can be hard and will come with many challenges that we are not always prepared to face. It is important to have a support system to assist us with maintaining a sense of emotional resiliency, moral reasoning, and the restoration of a sense of hope when life's burdens are too hard to carry on our own. Depression, anxiety, and conflict in relationships will catch us by surprise but there are coping skills that can be our bridge over troubled waters.
(281) 916-5623 View (281) 916-5623
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Clarissa Bourgeois
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77069
Tired of the same problems ? It would be an honor to problem solve with you to gain a fresh perspective on your stressors. Clarissa is a proud Lamar University graduate who has been counseling individuals since 2014. She specializes in anxiety, depression, bipolar, borderline personality, caregiver support, family conflict, and trauma. Her clinical experience was gained at Baptist Hospital, Alzheimer's Association, a Partial hospital Outpatient group therapy program at the Medical center of SETX, and a Residential treatment facility for adolescents.
Tired of the same problems ? It would be an honor to problem solve with you to gain a fresh perspective on your stressors. Clarissa is a proud Lamar University graduate who has been counseling individuals since 2014. She specializes in anxiety, depression, bipolar, borderline personality, caregiver support, family conflict, and trauma. Her clinical experience was gained at Baptist Hospital, Alzheimer's Association, a Partial hospital Outpatient group therapy program at the Medical center of SETX, and a Residential treatment facility for adolescents.
(281) 884-3287 View (281) 884-3287

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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.