Chronic Pain Therapists in 87102
Kathryn Fehr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCE Sup, CTRS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Albuquerque, NM 87102 (Online Only)
I have a passion for helping individuals, parents, couples, older teens, older adults and those coping with chronic pain and illness.
Over my years of experience, I have learned the importance of incorporating emotional healing with body healing. Both are critical to healing the whole self. I am deeply passionate about supporting a diverse range of individuals through their unique life challenges. My practice encompasses working with individuals, parents, couples, older teens, and older adults, recognizing the distinct needs and dynamics each group presents. Whether it's navigating personal transitions, family dynamics, relationship issues, or the complexities of aging, I am committed to providing compassionate and effective support.
I have a passion for helping individuals, parents, couples, older teens, older adults and those coping with chronic pain and illness.
Over my years of experience, I have learned the importance of incorporating emotional healing with body healing. Both are critical to healing the whole self. I am deeply passionate about supporting a diverse range of individuals through their unique life challenges. My practice encompasses working with individuals, parents, couples, older teens, and older adults, recognizing the distinct needs and dynamics each group presents. Whether it's navigating personal transitions, family dynamics, relationship issues, or the complexities of aging, I am committed to providing compassionate and effective support.
Neeley L Cox
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Albuquerque, NM 87102 (Online Only)
Are your past experiences or current struggles leading you to lash out, withdraw, make unwise decisions, or disrupt your relationships? Maybe it feels like no matter what you try, you just can't get it right. Life has a (not so funny) way of bringing difficulties that leave us wounded and disconnected. As our pain deepens, we develop coping strategies to numb and protect ourselves. These painful experiences and defense patterns can have long-lasting detrimental effects that deprive us of joy and meaning. However, although painful, these places of darkness can be opportunities to rewrite our story and move us towards healing.
Are your past experiences or current struggles leading you to lash out, withdraw, make unwise decisions, or disrupt your relationships? Maybe it feels like no matter what you try, you just can't get it right. Life has a (not so funny) way of bringing difficulties that leave us wounded and disconnected. As our pain deepens, we develop coping strategies to numb and protect ourselves. These painful experiences and defense patterns can have long-lasting detrimental effects that deprive us of joy and meaning. However, although painful, these places of darkness can be opportunities to rewrite our story and move us towards healing.
My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.
My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.
Mindy (Melinda) Cardenas
Counselor, LPCC, EXAT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Albuquerque, NM 87102 (Online Only)
Are you a person that is creative, expressive, and interested in more out of therapy than simply talking through things? I am an "outside of the box" therapist combining body based, creative, mindful practices in session, tailoring an individual and unique approach to fit your needs. I work to create an emotionally safe environment, free of judgment, supporting your strengths & helping you develop insight, understanding, & strategies to support you as you move through therapy.
Are you a person that is creative, expressive, and interested in more out of therapy than simply talking through things? I am an "outside of the box" therapist combining body based, creative, mindful practices in session, tailoring an individual and unique approach to fit your needs. I work to create an emotionally safe environment, free of judgment, supporting your strengths & helping you develop insight, understanding, & strategies to support you as you move through therapy.
Are you ready to make a change and create more joy and purpose in your life? Drawing from 12+ years of specialized experience in trauma, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and health behavior, I offer personalized support. With warmth, individualized attention, and evidence-based strategies, let's co-create a personalized plan for your journey to a more fulfilling life.
Are you ready to make a change and create more joy and purpose in your life? Drawing from 12+ years of specialized experience in trauma, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and health behavior, I offer personalized support. With warmth, individualized attention, and evidence-based strategies, let's co-create a personalized plan for your journey to a more fulfilling life.
We are Solamente Holistic Health. This space is for our Albuquerque and New Mexico community where therapists, healers, and medical professionals come together to provide ongoing holistic care, supportive therapy for all ages, grief counseling, and other beneficial practices such as yoga and nutrition. Here, our community has access to practices and practitioners that work with the individual to promote, attain and maintain health and well-being for the duration of a person's lifetime.
We are Solamente Holistic Health. This space is for our Albuquerque and New Mexico community where therapists, healers, and medical professionals come together to provide ongoing holistic care, supportive therapy for all ages, grief counseling, and other beneficial practices such as yoga and nutrition. Here, our community has access to practices and practitioners that work with the individual to promote, attain and maintain health and well-being for the duration of a person's lifetime.
My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.
My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.
Over years of professional practice, I have developed a thoughtful approach in providing therapy for children, parents, adolescents, individual therapy for adults. I am passionate about helping teens and adults who struggle with the experiences of PTSD, General Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Autism and other difficulties in adjusting to the growth of life.
Over years of professional practice, I have developed a thoughtful approach in providing therapy for children, parents, adolescents, individual therapy for adults. I am passionate about helping teens and adults who struggle with the experiences of PTSD, General Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Autism and other difficulties in adjusting to the growth of life.
Does your life feel like "Groundhog Day" (same stories and patterns repeating)? Are you looking to work on developing a new and healthier you? If so, I can help. My priority Is to collaborate, empower, and provide a space where change is nurtured. Please know there will be challenging moments; it is normal for people to want to quit before change takes place. You are wise and brave for taking this first step forward. My goal is to help you to discover new ways to modify unhealthy patterns and thoughts.
Does your life feel like "Groundhog Day" (same stories and patterns repeating)? Are you looking to work on developing a new and healthier you? If so, I can help. My priority Is to collaborate, empower, and provide a space where change is nurtured. Please know there will be challenging moments; it is normal for people to want to quit before change takes place. You are wise and brave for taking this first step forward. My goal is to help you to discover new ways to modify unhealthy patterns and thoughts.
I licensed in New Mexico and Virginia as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and I hold an Master of Science in Counseling. My ideal client wants help and is ready to be vulnerable about the thought, emotional, and behavioral patterns they want to change. This is about you feeling better, thinking more clearly, and living your life with the goal of self trust and ease. I take Aetna and Cigna in VA and in NM I take Medicaid, BCBS, Presbyterian, United Healthcare, Molina, Cigna, and Western Skies Insurance.
I licensed in New Mexico and Virginia as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and I hold an Master of Science in Counseling. My ideal client wants help and is ready to be vulnerable about the thought, emotional, and behavioral patterns they want to change. This is about you feeling better, thinking more clearly, and living your life with the goal of self trust and ease. I take Aetna and Cigna in VA and in NM I take Medicaid, BCBS, Presbyterian, United Healthcare, Molina, Cigna, and Western Skies Insurance.
Valerie Ann Gonzales
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Albuquerque, NM 87102 (Online Only)
I am a strength-based therapist dedicated to helping individuals through their difficult struggles, hardships, or any circumstances where they want to improve on some life goals. I aim at assisting individuals to learn how to complete their therapeutic work in a safe, calm, and authentic environment. Everyone needs a genuine person that will encourage, believe, and support them through all aspects of life, and to build on their strengths for personal growth.
I am a strength-based therapist dedicated to helping individuals through their difficult struggles, hardships, or any circumstances where they want to improve on some life goals. I aim at assisting individuals to learn how to complete their therapeutic work in a safe, calm, and authentic environment. Everyone needs a genuine person that will encourage, believe, and support them through all aspects of life, and to build on their strengths for personal growth.
Are you intent on bringing a greater sense of wellbeing into your life? Do you sense that there is something in your way, but can't quite name it? Or, are you clear about what's blocking you, but don't know what to do about it? Well, I am deeply skilled at helping folks break free from limitations and unconscious patterns while opening to more authenticity and empowerment. Over 18 years of clinical practice helping people heal painful, destructive or simply stuck feelings and behaviors, guide my approach in partnering with you in your desire for change.
Are you intent on bringing a greater sense of wellbeing into your life? Do you sense that there is something in your way, but can't quite name it? Or, are you clear about what's blocking you, but don't know what to do about it? Well, I am deeply skilled at helping folks break free from limitations and unconscious patterns while opening to more authenticity and empowerment. Over 18 years of clinical practice helping people heal painful, destructive or simply stuck feelings and behaviors, guide my approach in partnering with you in your desire for change.
Juliet Kinkade-Black
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Albuquerque, NM 87102 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Are you struggling to connect with your passion and creativity? You've lost your sense of purpose, you're struggling with emotions that get the better of you, and your relationships are suffering as a result. You know something needs to change, but you're not sure how to get started. You deserve to reclaim your sense of identity and self-determination. I help writers, artists, and creative thinkers reconnect with your purpose, heal from trauma, anxiety, and self-doubt, and foster meaningful relationships with yourself and the world around you.
Are you struggling to connect with your passion and creativity? You've lost your sense of purpose, you're struggling with emotions that get the better of you, and your relationships are suffering as a result. You know something needs to change, but you're not sure how to get started. You deserve to reclaim your sense of identity and self-determination. I help writers, artists, and creative thinkers reconnect with your purpose, heal from trauma, anxiety, and self-doubt, and foster meaningful relationships with yourself and the world around you.
The people I work with often come to me because they are looking to gain insight into emotional patterns, address difficult dynamics, and develop more balanced relationships with themselves or others. Together we paint a picture of their life stories, work to integrate the various aspects of themselves, and move towards the life they want to be living. We take the time to explore the context and history of the problem or symptom they are experiencing in order to better address it. I work with people of all ages and backgrounds and promote authentic expression and reflection in the therapy room.
The people I work with often come to me because they are looking to gain insight into emotional patterns, address difficult dynamics, and develop more balanced relationships with themselves or others. Together we paint a picture of their life stories, work to integrate the various aspects of themselves, and move towards the life they want to be living. We take the time to explore the context and history of the problem or symptom they are experiencing in order to better address it. I work with people of all ages and backgrounds and promote authentic expression and reflection in the therapy room.
Currently accepting new clients. Tired of fighting the sense of depression, anxiety, or loss of control brought about by traumatic events? Are you looking for help with your relationship? My clients tend to be goal-oriented, and are willing to invest time into their own lives or in their relationships in order to change them. With a few exceptions, our work will be limited to no more than 20 sessions to help maintain that focus. Therapy doesn't have to be a life-long experience for most people. NM Clients: While I am licensed in NM, I no longer have an office in the state. Thus, all NM appointments are via telehealth.
Currently accepting new clients. Tired of fighting the sense of depression, anxiety, or loss of control brought about by traumatic events? Are you looking for help with your relationship? My clients tend to be goal-oriented, and are willing to invest time into their own lives or in their relationships in order to change them. With a few exceptions, our work will be limited to no more than 20 sessions to help maintain that focus. Therapy doesn't have to be a life-long experience for most people. NM Clients: While I am licensed in NM, I no longer have an office in the state. Thus, all NM appointments are via telehealth.
Felicia Marohn, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Albuquerque, NM 87102 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Do you wish to transform suffering and enhance joy, long-term? In my therapeutic work, I integrate the concepts and the application of mindfulness, compassion, active problem-solving, interpersonal neurobiology and cultural sensitivity. When working with clients, my motivation is based in understanding and supporting the worth and dignity of each person and his, her or their unique circumstances.
Do you wish to transform suffering and enhance joy, long-term? In my therapeutic work, I integrate the concepts and the application of mindfulness, compassion, active problem-solving, interpersonal neurobiology and cultural sensitivity. When working with clients, my motivation is based in understanding and supporting the worth and dignity of each person and his, her or their unique circumstances.
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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.