Chronic Pain Therapists in 85027

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Joel Tyler Whiteside
Counselor, MSPC, LPC, CBCC
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85027
My journey in the field of mental health has equipped me with the skills to address a variety of concerns, from anxiety and depression, relationship issues, grief and loss, substance and alcohol abuse, chronic pain, parenting, anger management, and life transitions.
Your restoration journey starts here. I'm Joel Whiteside, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) dedicated to helping individuals navigate the intricate path of personal healing and growth. With a passion for fostering resilience and empowering my clients, I strive to create a safe and supportive space where you can explore, understand, and transform your life. I approach each client with genuine compassion and empathy, where you can feel heard and understood. I believe in addressing the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. We will work together towards your goals, work through the struggles, and celebrate the wins.
My journey in the field of mental health has equipped me with the skills to address a variety of concerns, from anxiety and depression, relationship issues, grief and loss, substance and alcohol abuse, chronic pain, parenting, anger management, and life transitions.
Your restoration journey starts here. I'm Joel Whiteside, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) dedicated to helping individuals navigate the intricate path of personal healing and growth. With a passion for fostering resilience and empowering my clients, I strive to create a safe and supportive space where you can explore, understand, and transform your life. I approach each client with genuine compassion and empathy, where you can feel heard and understood. I believe in addressing the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. We will work together towards your goals, work through the struggles, and celebrate the wins.
(623) 267-9783 View (623) 267-9783
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Healing Hartze
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85027
EMDR, Evenings, Saturday and Sundays available! Now accepting new clients as well as AHCCCS plans, OSCAR, BCBS, Cigna, UHC, AETNA, and more. Hello and welcome to the beginning of your journey to better self-awareness, growth, and healing! My name is January Hartze, and my team and I are trained in several treatment modalities which allows us to blend elements from different theories and interventions to customize our approach based on your needs and goals. We use EMDR Therapy, DBT, and CBT among many other therapy modalities to address issues and difficulties that prevent a person from reaching their potential.
EMDR, Evenings, Saturday and Sundays available! Now accepting new clients as well as AHCCCS plans, OSCAR, BCBS, Cigna, UHC, AETNA, and more. Hello and welcome to the beginning of your journey to better self-awareness, growth, and healing! My name is January Hartze, and my team and I are trained in several treatment modalities which allows us to blend elements from different theories and interventions to customize our approach based on your needs and goals. We use EMDR Therapy, DBT, and CBT among many other therapy modalities to address issues and difficulties that prevent a person from reaching their potential.
(623) 253-8815 View (623) 253-8815
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Make'da Webb
Counselor, MA, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85027  (Online Only)
Now Accepting New Clients! I truly care about what you are experiencing. Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or depression, struggling with relationship concerns, or navigating the unique challenges of being part of the LGBTQIA+ community can be incredibly difficult. You don’t have to face these struggles alone. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your feelings, understand your experiences, and develop effective tools to manage life's challenges. My approach is tailored to your needs, ensuring that we work together to understand the root causes of your concerns and create a path towards a more balanced you.
Now Accepting New Clients! I truly care about what you are experiencing. Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or depression, struggling with relationship concerns, or navigating the unique challenges of being part of the LGBTQIA+ community can be incredibly difficult. You don’t have to face these struggles alone. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your feelings, understand your experiences, and develop effective tools to manage life's challenges. My approach is tailored to your needs, ensuring that we work together to understand the root causes of your concerns and create a path towards a more balanced you.
(623) 887-5674 View (623) 887-5674
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Lucid Awakening, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85027
Welcome! I am glad you are here and it takes courage to take that first step to reach out for support, especially if you might be feeling depressed, anxious, or paralyzed with fear of how to move forward. Sometimes, we may find ourselves in unexpected situations, toxic relationships or work environments, trapped in addiction, or find ourselves stuck in self-sabatoge or repeating the same unhealthy patterns. You might feel alienated, alone, or unable to open up to friends or family. Counseling can help you navigate difficult situations, help you gain clarity, and begin to heal and move forward with life again.
Welcome! I am glad you are here and it takes courage to take that first step to reach out for support, especially if you might be feeling depressed, anxious, or paralyzed with fear of how to move forward. Sometimes, we may find ourselves in unexpected situations, toxic relationships or work environments, trapped in addiction, or find ourselves stuck in self-sabatoge or repeating the same unhealthy patterns. You might feel alienated, alone, or unable to open up to friends or family. Counseling can help you navigate difficult situations, help you gain clarity, and begin to heal and move forward with life again.
(720) 316-9255 View (720) 316-9255
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Michael Farnum
Counselor, MS, LAC
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85027
Now Accepting New Clients! Are you overwhelmed by anxiety, chronic stress, or troubled relationships? Struggling to find meaning in a chaotic world? I understand how complex life challenges can hinder your growth. My goal is to help you reduce anxiety, heal from trauma, and build stronger, healthier relationships. Together, we can work towards making you feel like your true self, whether for the first time or once again. I genuinely care about your journey. Let's start creating the life you deserve.
Now Accepting New Clients! Are you overwhelmed by anxiety, chronic stress, or troubled relationships? Struggling to find meaning in a chaotic world? I understand how complex life challenges can hinder your growth. My goal is to help you reduce anxiety, heal from trauma, and build stronger, healthier relationships. Together, we can work towards making you feel like your true self, whether for the first time or once again. I genuinely care about your journey. Let's start creating the life you deserve.
(623) 278-7037 View (623) 278-7037
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Lisa Crist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85027
I consider it a great privilege to partner with you on your healing journey, no matter where in that journey you may be. I truly believe everyone has the capacity to heal from brokenness; no one is beyond the reach of healing. I strongly believe in a personalized approach to therapy as we develop a partnership to meet your needs. My greatest strength as a therapist is creating a strong relationship with you, a therapeutic relationship that respects and encourages you.
I consider it a great privilege to partner with you on your healing journey, no matter where in that journey you may be. I truly believe everyone has the capacity to heal from brokenness; no one is beyond the reach of healing. I strongly believe in a personalized approach to therapy as we develop a partnership to meet your needs. My greatest strength as a therapist is creating a strong relationship with you, a therapeutic relationship that respects and encourages you.
(623) 292-3952 View (623) 292-3952
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Sawyer Miller
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85027
Hi! I am a passionate therapist, focused on creating a relaxed comfortable environment where you feel empowered to share your story, recognize your own strengths, set goals and make impactful changes in your life. I strive to deeply understand my patients and help them develop understanding and compassion toward themselves. My style is straightforward, I believe that you are the expert of your own life. Our work will involve self-exploration and integrating new behaviors to foster growth and resilience.
Hi! I am a passionate therapist, focused on creating a relaxed comfortable environment where you feel empowered to share your story, recognize your own strengths, set goals and make impactful changes in your life. I strive to deeply understand my patients and help them develop understanding and compassion toward themselves. My style is straightforward, I believe that you are the expert of your own life. Our work will involve self-exploration and integrating new behaviors to foster growth and resilience.
(928) 427-7411 View (928) 427-7411
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Tiffany Jp Hernandez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85027  (Online Only)
Email for all inquiries! Congratulations on taking the first step to living your best life! The last couple years have been difficult for all of us, but especially those who were already struggling with their mental health. It has been a time for reflection and now it is time to take action towards healing and making lifelong changes. Please allow me to assist you in discovering your strengths and recognizing your resiliency. I utilize a variety of therapeutic techniques each designed to help you on your unique journey of self-improvement.
Email for all inquiries! Congratulations on taking the first step to living your best life! The last couple years have been difficult for all of us, but especially those who were already struggling with their mental health. It has been a time for reflection and now it is time to take action towards healing and making lifelong changes. Please allow me to assist you in discovering your strengths and recognizing your resiliency. I utilize a variety of therapeutic techniques each designed to help you on your unique journey of self-improvement.
(480) 485-0943 View (480) 485-0943
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Jennifer Gonzalez
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
New River, AZ 85027
My goal is to create a safe, supportive environment where you can feel heard, understood and empowered. I truly believe trust is the foundation of any therapeutic relationship and I am committed to earning that trust through openness, honesty and genuine care. Whether you’re facing challenges or simply seeking a space to explore your thoughts and emotions, I am here to walk alongside you.
My goal is to create a safe, supportive environment where you can feel heard, understood and empowered. I truly believe trust is the foundation of any therapeutic relationship and I am committed to earning that trust through openness, honesty and genuine care. Whether you’re facing challenges or simply seeking a space to explore your thoughts and emotions, I am here to walk alongside you.
(928) 427-7560 View (928) 427-7560
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.