Chronic Pain Therapists in 98003
Are you going through the motions, feeling overwhelmed, or barely getting by? Are you searching for a way forward but aren't sure where to start? If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, chronic pain, trauma, PTSD, and/or ADHD, I would love to help. Together we'll work to understand your experiences and develop practical skills to work with your symptoms, challenges, and strengths in new and helpful ways.
Are you going through the motions, feeling overwhelmed, or barely getting by? Are you searching for a way forward but aren't sure where to start? If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, chronic pain, trauma, PTSD, and/or ADHD, I would love to help. Together we'll work to understand your experiences and develop practical skills to work with your symptoms, challenges, and strengths in new and helpful ways.
Angela Saidybah
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Federal Way, WA 98003 (Online Only)
I have provided in-home therapy to child welfare involved families, provided therapy to adults with chronic and acute illness in the oncology setting, and served as a crisis clinician.
Therapy is a vehicle of exploration of your higher self. Clients are encouraged to assess their overall functioning across the life domains to identify their healing/wellness opportunities. Trauma exposures are often stored in the body and can manifest in maladaptive ways such as low self-esteem, shame, anger, interpersonal conflict, impulsivity, stagnation, anxiety, depression, and demoralization. Accordingly, I approach therapy from a collaborative perspective encouraging clients to discover their medicine by honoring their truth and intrinsic value.
I have provided in-home therapy to child welfare involved families, provided therapy to adults with chronic and acute illness in the oncology setting, and served as a crisis clinician.
Therapy is a vehicle of exploration of your higher self. Clients are encouraged to assess their overall functioning across the life domains to identify their healing/wellness opportunities. Trauma exposures are often stored in the body and can manifest in maladaptive ways such as low self-esteem, shame, anger, interpersonal conflict, impulsivity, stagnation, anxiety, depression, and demoralization. Accordingly, I approach therapy from a collaborative perspective encouraging clients to discover their medicine by honoring their truth and intrinsic value.
Patricia Eslava Vessey
CHT, BA
Not Verified Not Verified
1 Endorsed
Federal Way, WA 98003 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with unhealthy habits and lack of motivation? Is pain and trauma from the past interfering with your life today? Are you struggling with anxiety, fears, shame, or depression and nothing has helped? Do you just want to feel worthy, confident, productive, empowered, and successful? If you are ready to heal your past, love yourself, and gain control of your thoughts, feelings, and behavior, I can help. Even though I don't accept insurance, you'll discover quicker, more effective, and longer-lasting results with the services I provide with fewer sessions Contact me and let's talk, so you can begin feeling better now.
Are you struggling with unhealthy habits and lack of motivation? Is pain and trauma from the past interfering with your life today? Are you struggling with anxiety, fears, shame, or depression and nothing has helped? Do you just want to feel worthy, confident, productive, empowered, and successful? If you are ready to heal your past, love yourself, and gain control of your thoughts, feelings, and behavior, I can help. Even though I don't accept insurance, you'll discover quicker, more effective, and longer-lasting results with the services I provide with fewer sessions Contact me and let's talk, so you can begin feeling better now.
I am passionate about being present with individuals as they experience disappointment, pain, despair, and joy in life and relationships. Sometimes, we need help navigating. I believe together we will discover the power and insight already within you. We undergo a process of examining your inner life, dreams, fantasies, and imagination to discover the inspiration that will allow you to live an authentic life. My approach is individually-focused and relationship-driven. Whatever challenges you are facing; that with a bit of goodwill and openness, much can be uncovered in a relatively short period of time.
I am passionate about being present with individuals as they experience disappointment, pain, despair, and joy in life and relationships. Sometimes, we need help navigating. I believe together we will discover the power and insight already within you. We undergo a process of examining your inner life, dreams, fantasies, and imagination to discover the inspiration that will allow you to live an authentic life. My approach is individually-focused and relationship-driven. Whatever challenges you are facing; that with a bit of goodwill and openness, much can be uncovered in a relatively short period of time.
I am a compassionate and dedicated therapist specializing in trauma recovery and mental wellness. With a deep understanding of the complexities of trauma and its profound effects on individuals, I offer a safe and nurturing space for clients to embark on their healing journey. Many of my clients have experienced trauma during childhood, leading to conditions such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), dissociation, self-harm, suicidal ideation, or debilitating depression and anxiety. Together, we'll explore the depths of your resilience, reclaim your sense of self, and emerge stronger than ever before.
I am a compassionate and dedicated therapist specializing in trauma recovery and mental wellness. With a deep understanding of the complexities of trauma and its profound effects on individuals, I offer a safe and nurturing space for clients to embark on their healing journey. Many of my clients have experienced trauma during childhood, leading to conditions such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), dissociation, self-harm, suicidal ideation, or debilitating depression and anxiety. Together, we'll explore the depths of your resilience, reclaim your sense of self, and emerge stronger than ever before.
Steph Wood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
Federal Way, WA 98003 (Online Only)
I thrive when working with clients who are exploring gender identity, neurodivergence, and/or relationship issues. My aim is to create an open, non-judgmental and collaborative space where we can process what's going on in your life. You may be dealing with past trauma, expectations of society, your family, culture, or a religious upbringing. I believe it is imperative to have a space where you can be heard and validated as your authentic self. I utilize a social justice framework that reflects on how systems of oppression impact us. How can we cope while these systems are activating our nervous systems and dimming our spirit?
I thrive when working with clients who are exploring gender identity, neurodivergence, and/or relationship issues. My aim is to create an open, non-judgmental and collaborative space where we can process what's going on in your life. You may be dealing with past trauma, expectations of society, your family, culture, or a religious upbringing. I believe it is imperative to have a space where you can be heard and validated as your authentic self. I utilize a social justice framework that reflects on how systems of oppression impact us. How can we cope while these systems are activating our nervous systems and dimming our spirit?
Britney believes that who we are, and how we show up is greatly influenced by our families for this reason Britney practices therapy from a systemic lens. Britney believes that although we are a product of our families and their histories we can re-author our stories and create new meanings. Britney practices therapy from a humanistic and experiential approach. She brings in a more playful approach and will sometimes use humor when working with clients.
Britney believes that who we are, and how we show up is greatly influenced by our families for this reason Britney practices therapy from a systemic lens. Britney believes that although we are a product of our families and their histories we can re-author our stories and create new meanings. Britney practices therapy from a humanistic and experiential approach. She brings in a more playful approach and will sometimes use humor when working with clients.
Manya Perkins is passionate about working with people in high stress occupations. She specializes in military, law enforcement, veterans, and first responders. Her specialties are stress, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, crisis and trauma, PTSD, post-traumatic recovery, and post-traumatic growth. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate in Washington State, with a Master's degree in clinical mental health counseling from Liberty University. Her goal is to bring her clients back to a state of calm confidence in their ability to handle stress in their lives.
Manya Perkins is passionate about working with people in high stress occupations. She specializes in military, law enforcement, veterans, and first responders. Her specialties are stress, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, crisis and trauma, PTSD, post-traumatic recovery, and post-traumatic growth. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate in Washington State, with a Master's degree in clinical mental health counseling from Liberty University. Her goal is to bring her clients back to a state of calm confidence in their ability to handle stress in their lives.
I believe that therapy is based in a philosophy of respect, trust and building a safe non-judgemental relationship. I strongly believe each person has the wisdom to understand what works for them. I want clients to know they've come to a place of hope and my role as therapist is to listen and guide by providing support and encouragement
I believe that therapy is based in a philosophy of respect, trust and building a safe non-judgemental relationship. I strongly believe each person has the wisdom to understand what works for them. I want clients to know they've come to a place of hope and my role as therapist is to listen and guide by providing support and encouragement
I am here to offer my sensitivity and empathy around the struggles you might face in life. My goal is to offer a guiding and helping hand so as to traverse mental health challenges together- no matter how difficult they may be. Life can be challenging at times, and I invite you to reach out and get some support on your path. I look forward to meeting and eventually working with you if you find our connection to be the right fit.
I am here to offer my sensitivity and empathy around the struggles you might face in life. My goal is to offer a guiding and helping hand so as to traverse mental health challenges together- no matter how difficult they may be. Life can be challenging at times, and I invite you to reach out and get some support on your path. I look forward to meeting and eventually working with you if you find our connection to be the right fit.
You may be seeking therapy for any number of reasons; struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, family/relationship issues, or just need a safe non-judgmental environment to speak and be heard. I believe that we are all unique and therefore your experience should be tailored to best benefit you.
You may be seeking therapy for any number of reasons; struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, family/relationship issues, or just need a safe non-judgmental environment to speak and be heard. I believe that we are all unique and therefore your experience should be tailored to best benefit you.
Carly Palady Klee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Federal Way, WA 98003 (Online Only)
I have approximately 2-3 openings at this time due to Summer Vacations and Military Deployments of clients! Please message your name, best contact information, and insurance type and I will respond after leave. Thank you! I am professionally trained in trauma-focused EMDR, CBT, CPT, and ACT therapy protocols for PTSD, Anxiety, Depression and Chronic Health/Disabilities. As well, I privately coach high-performing women to go from burnout to breakthrough in their careers, with less stress while better juggling family and work-life balance!
I have approximately 2-3 openings at this time due to Summer Vacations and Military Deployments of clients! Please message your name, best contact information, and insurance type and I will respond after leave. Thank you! I am professionally trained in trauma-focused EMDR, CBT, CPT, and ACT therapy protocols for PTSD, Anxiety, Depression and Chronic Health/Disabilities. As well, I privately coach high-performing women to go from burnout to breakthrough in their careers, with less stress while better juggling family and work-life balance!
What do you do when you find yourself struggling with problems? Do you let those issues, such as, relationships, weight, substance abuse, behaviors, emotions, thoughts, energy or finance victimize you? If this problem doesn't make you feel happy and yet there is a part of you that fears overcoming the problem, I believe there might be some healing work we can do together. I can help you access your subconscious mind and help you achieve this goal of conscious freedom.
What do you do when you find yourself struggling with problems? Do you let those issues, such as, relationships, weight, substance abuse, behaviors, emotions, thoughts, energy or finance victimize you? If this problem doesn't make you feel happy and yet there is a part of you that fears overcoming the problem, I believe there might be some healing work we can do together. I can help you access your subconscious mind and help you achieve this goal of conscious freedom.
Lydia Huber is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Washington who has been practicing since 2005. She has a BA and an MSW from the University of WA. Lydia offers to work through issues people are struggling with their struggles in life. Be it a current situation, or the past coming back up, fear of the future, life, and death issues, Lydia can help with most any issue one has. She has many years of experience in the psychiatric field, and as a therapist, working with many different populations, helping people adjust to many of life's difficult transitions. We are all stuck, at times.
Lydia Huber is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Washington who has been practicing since 2005. She has a BA and an MSW from the University of WA. Lydia offers to work through issues people are struggling with their struggles in life. Be it a current situation, or the past coming back up, fear of the future, life, and death issues, Lydia can help with most any issue one has. She has many years of experience in the psychiatric field, and as a therapist, working with many different populations, helping people adjust to many of life's difficult transitions. We are all stuck, at times.
Healing Vibes, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Federal Way, WA 98003 (Online Only)
I offer clinical supervision, individual therapy, and coaching services. For therapy, my areas of focus include, but are not limited to, anxiety, women’s issues, life transitions, adjustment to change, and life challenges faced by individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous, and people of color. For coaching, my areas of focus include workplace wellness, relationships, and confidence. I am competent and experienced in providing clinical supervision for those engaged in clinical mental health counseling and those working in healthcare settings.
I offer clinical supervision, individual therapy, and coaching services. For therapy, my areas of focus include, but are not limited to, anxiety, women’s issues, life transitions, adjustment to change, and life challenges faced by individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous, and people of color. For coaching, my areas of focus include workplace wellness, relationships, and confidence. I am competent and experienced in providing clinical supervision for those engaged in clinical mental health counseling and those working in healthcare settings.
Ladies!, wake-up, eat diamonds and shine all day, with the highest quality of psychiatric expertise for both psychiatric medicine and psychotherapy. "I am HER," your Celebrity Therapist for Women, with 22 years of combined experiences in mental health. I work with WNBA athletes and high profile clients in both the Movie and Music Industries. I believe in Women Empowerment!, and am a faithful sponsor of the "ME TOO" movement. My approach is supportive, empathetic and, above all, pragmatic. Our sessions are discreetly held via telehealth and catered to you. Book your appointment: www.moodbykim.com.
Ladies!, wake-up, eat diamonds and shine all day, with the highest quality of psychiatric expertise for both psychiatric medicine and psychotherapy. "I am HER," your Celebrity Therapist for Women, with 22 years of combined experiences in mental health. I work with WNBA athletes and high profile clients in both the Movie and Music Industries. I believe in Women Empowerment!, and am a faithful sponsor of the "ME TOO" movement. My approach is supportive, empathetic and, above all, pragmatic. Our sessions are discreetly held via telehealth and catered to you. Book your appointment: www.moodbykim.com.
Healing Forward Therapy, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSWAIC, SUDPT
Verified Verified
Federal Way, WA 98003 (Online Only)
Madeleine 'Mayda' Taney
Counselor, MA, MEd, LMHC, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Federal Way, WA 98003
Not accepting new clients
Special interests are in: anxiety, special needs kids & families,coaching parents, eating disorders, chronic pain, grief & loss.
I can help you find solutions to persistent problems like: panic attacks, not being able to say no, struggling with your children,, excessive worrying or unresolved grief & loss. I am committed to working with children & teens as well as adults. I am told that I am easy to talk to, warm, validating & practical. You are tired of banging up against the same wall, the same problem. Working with me is collaborative. WE work as a team. We focus on your strengths and needs. You are ready to put in the effort and take action to change.
Special interests are in: anxiety, special needs kids & families,coaching parents, eating disorders, chronic pain, grief & loss.
I can help you find solutions to persistent problems like: panic attacks, not being able to say no, struggling with your children,, excessive worrying or unresolved grief & loss. I am committed to working with children & teens as well as adults. I am told that I am easy to talk to, warm, validating & practical. You are tired of banging up against the same wall, the same problem. Working with me is collaborative. WE work as a team. We focus on your strengths and needs. You are ready to put in the effort and take action to change.
Naveed F. Sarikhan
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Federal Way, WA 98003 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
In my practice, I emphasize both change and acceptance, seeking to help you build the life you want to be living. Sometimes when individuals are in therapy, they begin to understand the causes of the problems they are experiencing while continuing to feel stuck. I focus on balancing an understanding of these external influences while supporting you with specific tools to help you to react differently. Often this work begins by focusing on dismantling the disproportionate levels of guilt individuals have internalized which blocks their ability to change.
In my practice, I emphasize both change and acceptance, seeking to help you build the life you want to be living. Sometimes when individuals are in therapy, they begin to understand the causes of the problems they are experiencing while continuing to feel stuck. I focus on balancing an understanding of these external influences while supporting you with specific tools to help you to react differently. Often this work begins by focusing on dismantling the disproportionate levels of guilt individuals have internalized which blocks their ability to change.
Allen Wellness Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Federal Way, WA 98003
Not accepting new clients
Finding things in your life that are unmanageable? Do you struggle with just trying to get through day to day activities? Life can be very confusing, sometimes we feel empty, maybe even out of control?
Finding things in your life that are unmanageable? Do you struggle with just trying to get through day to day activities? Life can be very confusing, sometimes we feel empty, maybe even out of control?
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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.