Chronic Pain Therapists in Alabama
Tracy Lambrecht
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Chelsea, AL 35043
Are you a female seeking relief from chronic or unexplained pain? Distressing life events, emotional distress, and negative thought patterns can significantly impact our ability to control our physical pain. It can be so overwhelming to figure out this complex web of symptoms on your own. My goals are to help reduce your symptoms, address any underlying psychological factors that may contribute to your pain, and create specific interventions to assist you in managing your pain.
Are you a female seeking relief from chronic or unexplained pain? Distressing life events, emotional distress, and negative thought patterns can significantly impact our ability to control our physical pain. It can be so overwhelming to figure out this complex web of symptoms on your own. My goals are to help reduce your symptoms, address any underlying psychological factors that may contribute to your pain, and create specific interventions to assist you in managing your pain.
Kendra Dixson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Birmingham, AL 35203
I am well acquainted with pain as I have experienced both chronic pain and emotional pain.
Awake at night, can't sleep? Tossing and turning and can't shut your thoughts off? Your relationships are suffering and no one understands the pain you are in. Emotional pain? Chronic pain? Exhausted mentally and physically? Will you ever get the help you need? Is relief possible? You need help now as quickly as possible so you can feel like yourself. You don't have time to waste. Each day you are down is another missed opportunity. You need specialized therapy from an expert who provides intensive therapy in just a few sessions to accelerate your healing and get you back to living and enjoying life again.
I am well acquainted with pain as I have experienced both chronic pain and emotional pain.
Awake at night, can't sleep? Tossing and turning and can't shut your thoughts off? Your relationships are suffering and no one understands the pain you are in. Emotional pain? Chronic pain? Exhausted mentally and physically? Will you ever get the help you need? Is relief possible? You need help now as quickly as possible so you can feel like yourself. You don't have time to waste. Each day you are down is another missed opportunity. You need specialized therapy from an expert who provides intensive therapy in just a few sessions to accelerate your healing and get you back to living and enjoying life again.
Jay Byham Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MRE, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Huntsville, AL 35802
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with extensive experience in helping people manage and/or overcome mood disorders, substance abuse, chronic illness, and spiritual concerns. Assisting people in identifying the root of and finding solutions for their problems in order to allow them to live their lives to the fullest is my passion. I offer a warm and accepting environment in which I guide others in discovering solutions to their varying issues.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with extensive experience in helping people manage and/or overcome mood disorders, substance abuse, chronic illness, and spiritual concerns. Assisting people in identifying the root of and finding solutions for their problems in order to allow them to live their lives to the fullest is my passion. I offer a warm and accepting environment in which I guide others in discovering solutions to their varying issues.
Andrea N Hendricks PhD LLC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Mountain Brook, AL 35223
I work with individuals who want to talk to someone in a safe, confidential, encouraging setting. I see adults, adolescents, and couples working through a wide range of issues. Specifically, I see individuals who are dealing with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, obsessive compulsive issues, pain management, or weight management. A lot of my clients are dealing with life transitions and many are needing to make major life decisions. I also work with those who have typical life stressors in work, school, or home and find it extremely helpful to use therapy as a way to maintain positive mental health.
I work with individuals who want to talk to someone in a safe, confidential, encouraging setting. I see adults, adolescents, and couples working through a wide range of issues. Specifically, I see individuals who are dealing with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, obsessive compulsive issues, pain management, or weight management. A lot of my clients are dealing with life transitions and many are needing to make major life decisions. I also work with those who have typical life stressors in work, school, or home and find it extremely helpful to use therapy as a way to maintain positive mental health.
Integrative Health Services, LLC Michelle Knight
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, PIP, CREP
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Pelham, AL 35124
I counsel on many sensitive and intimate topics. Are you struggling with marital issues, have an at-risk teen, grief, gambling, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, or a chronic illness? Is a relationship or career choice no longer serving you in a positive way? My office is a nurturing place that welcomes openness and individuality. I'm an outside the box thinker, a supporter of the LGBTQ plus community, someone who has a personal investment in your success, and can be the confidential sounding board that is difficult to find.
I counsel on many sensitive and intimate topics. Are you struggling with marital issues, have an at-risk teen, grief, gambling, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, or a chronic illness? Is a relationship or career choice no longer serving you in a positive way? My office is a nurturing place that welcomes openness and individuality. I'm an outside the box thinker, a supporter of the LGBTQ plus community, someone who has a personal investment in your success, and can be the confidential sounding board that is difficult to find.
Shannan League Roberts
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Huntsville, AL 35801
Waitlist for new clients
Are you where you want to be in life? Do you want to be more resilient? Every year millions of people face anxiety, depression, difficulty maintaining relationships, substance abuse, trauma and mental illness. There is a “we” in wellness for a reason. Let me help you identify and address the obstacles that negatively impact your life.
Are you where you want to be in life? Do you want to be more resilient? Every year millions of people face anxiety, depression, difficulty maintaining relationships, substance abuse, trauma and mental illness. There is a “we” in wellness for a reason. Let me help you identify and address the obstacles that negatively impact your life.
Elisa Kessler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PIP
Verified Verified
Mobile, AL 36609 (Online Only)
I am an LICSW Psychotherapist in Alabama who can help you break free from limiting thoughts and beliefs that create fear, anxiety, depression and emotional pain. As a trauma-informed therapist, I also seek to reduce self-sabotaging behaviors and patterns of toxic relationships. I provide a wide variety of psychoeducational materials and techniques to promote a higher level of knowledge, insight and coping skills. I help clients reach their goals and navigate through the healing journey. I utilize different treatment modalities tailored for individual needs.
I am an LICSW Psychotherapist in Alabama who can help you break free from limiting thoughts and beliefs that create fear, anxiety, depression and emotional pain. As a trauma-informed therapist, I also seek to reduce self-sabotaging behaviors and patterns of toxic relationships. I provide a wide variety of psychoeducational materials and techniques to promote a higher level of knowledge, insight and coping skills. I help clients reach their goals and navigate through the healing journey. I utilize different treatment modalities tailored for individual needs.
Shannon S Crenshaw
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Birmingham, AL 35209
I work with such issues as depression, chronic pain, anxiety, trauma, grief counseling, family disruptions and transitions.
As a therapist I like to meet my clients where they are. I work with each client to develop a plan based on proven therapeutic methods. I provide mental health treatment to teens, indiviuals and families who are experiencing difficulties in their lives. Welcome to the no judgment zone.
I work with such issues as depression, chronic pain, anxiety, trauma, grief counseling, family disruptions and transitions.
As a therapist I like to meet my clients where they are. I work with each client to develop a plan based on proven therapeutic methods. I provide mental health treatment to teens, indiviuals and families who are experiencing difficulties in their lives. Welcome to the no judgment zone.
Kelly Lansden
Counselor, ALC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hoover, AL 35244
Some of the issues I can help with include life changes, trauma, gender identity, sexuality, neurodivergence, chronic illness, pain management, anxiety and depression.
A few simple words can change everything. "I love you." "You have cancer." "I want a divorce." "You're hired." "We regret to inform you..." Just like that your life has veered onto a new road, and ready or not you must either adjust or crash. Therapy can be integral to navigating life's changes and challenges. You don't have to go it alone!
Some of the issues I can help with include life changes, trauma, gender identity, sexuality, neurodivergence, chronic illness, pain management, anxiety and depression.
A few simple words can change everything. "I love you." "You have cancer." "I want a divorce." "You're hired." "We regret to inform you..." Just like that your life has veered onto a new road, and ready or not you must either adjust or crash. Therapy can be integral to navigating life's changes and challenges. You don't have to go it alone!
The Health Sense
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CEAP
Verified Verified
Huntsville, AL 35801
We are eager to support whatever may be holding you back from the life you desire and reduce whatever pain you are experiencing.
We, at The Health Sense, value your understanding and insight as we work with you to create a healthier and more positive way forward. We understand the difficulties so many people experience and appreciate the complexity from where each individual is coming from, utilizing the strengths and supports available in order to pave a new road ahead. The Health Sense works with each client in a professional, respectful and compassionate manner.
We are eager to support whatever may be holding you back from the life you desire and reduce whatever pain you are experiencing.
We, at The Health Sense, value your understanding and insight as we work with you to create a healthier and more positive way forward. We understand the difficulties so many people experience and appreciate the complexity from where each individual is coming from, utilizing the strengths and supports available in order to pave a new road ahead. The Health Sense works with each client in a professional, respectful and compassionate manner.
Pamela Quekemeyer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35226
These therapies can help treat emotional disturbances, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief, pain, and substance abuse concerns.
Therapy is a journey into self-awareness. My private practice, Birmingham Therapy Services LLC, focuses on addressing presenting symptoms that can be a manifestation of our past and current experiences. Creating a safe environment is fundamental to therapeutic success. My role is to help the client identify what skills are needed in order for them to feel safe; this includes gathering an understanding of past and present experiences, resource building, coping skills development, psychoeducation, and discovering ones strengths. This approach is key in preparing a client's nervous system for the deep dive work.
These therapies can help treat emotional disturbances, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief, pain, and substance abuse concerns.
Therapy is a journey into self-awareness. My private practice, Birmingham Therapy Services LLC, focuses on addressing presenting symptoms that can be a manifestation of our past and current experiences. Creating a safe environment is fundamental to therapeutic success. My role is to help the client identify what skills are needed in order for them to feel safe; this includes gathering an understanding of past and present experiences, resource building, coping skills development, psychoeducation, and discovering ones strengths. This approach is key in preparing a client's nervous system for the deep dive work.
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Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC, SPT®
Verified Verified
Birmingham, AL 35242
I see clients with needs involving emotional and mental pain that come from a variety of different pathways, including but not limited to, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, and trauma. I look to provide the client with evidenced based practices and interventions to allow the client, caregiver, and I to collaborate and determine the best pathway to growth. I see clients ranging in ages, from 3 to adulthood, and I work with relational problems, including families, divorce, blending families, and couples. I start with a Client Centered approach and integrate modalities as necessary to best serve my clients.
I see clients with needs involving emotional and mental pain that come from a variety of different pathways, including but not limited to, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, and trauma. I look to provide the client with evidenced based practices and interventions to allow the client, caregiver, and I to collaborate and determine the best pathway to growth. I see clients ranging in ages, from 3 to adulthood, and I work with relational problems, including families, divorce, blending families, and couples. I start with a Client Centered approach and integrate modalities as necessary to best serve my clients.
Compass Rose Behavioral Health
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, MSW, LICSW-S, PIP
Verified Verified
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 (Online Only)
Known for mywork with those coping with addictions, anxiety, childhood trauma, chronic illness, depression, grief and loss, parenting difficulties (including parenting a neuro-atypical or neuro-diverse child), relationship issues.
Compass Rose Behavioral Health was established to guide and support your unique life journey by helping you discover yourself, and your purpose as your life changes directions. I believe orthodox approaches to traditional mental health are cookie cutter and go for a more individualized approach. I am committed to customizing your experience, educating you, being honest and practical. All we ask is that you trust the process. In return you will learn how to: build your resilience and develop strategies to effectively manage and/or overcome obstacles.
Known for mywork with those coping with addictions, anxiety, childhood trauma, chronic illness, depression, grief and loss, parenting difficulties (including parenting a neuro-atypical or neuro-diverse child), relationship issues.
Compass Rose Behavioral Health was established to guide and support your unique life journey by helping you discover yourself, and your purpose as your life changes directions. I believe orthodox approaches to traditional mental health are cookie cutter and go for a more individualized approach. I am committed to customizing your experience, educating you, being honest and practical. All we ask is that you trust the process. In return you will learn how to: build your resilience and develop strategies to effectively manage and/or overcome obstacles.
Alena Porter
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Auburn, AL 36830 (Online Only)
Sex is a normal, necessary part of human existence. Ideally, sex makes us feel happy, loved, and connected. Yet many people experience problems with sex including pain, lack of desire, or an inability to reach orgasm. Have you avoided talking to a sex therapist because you are afraid they’ll judge you? I will never judge you. Nothing you say is going to shock me, scare me, or make me stop working with you. Have you ever had a sexual encounter that was other than consentual but you didn't know who to talk to or even what to say about it? If so, I can help you work through your thoughts and feelings about sex and sexual experiences
Sex is a normal, necessary part of human existence. Ideally, sex makes us feel happy, loved, and connected. Yet many people experience problems with sex including pain, lack of desire, or an inability to reach orgasm. Have you avoided talking to a sex therapist because you are afraid they’ll judge you? I will never judge you. Nothing you say is going to shock me, scare me, or make me stop working with you. Have you ever had a sexual encounter that was other than consentual but you didn't know who to talk to or even what to say about it? If so, I can help you work through your thoughts and feelings about sex and sexual experiences
Amanda Pratt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Birmingham, AL 35242 (Online Only)
Perhaps you've been recently diagnosed with a long term illness or you've had symptoms for so long you don’t recognize yourself anymore. You know these health struggles are somehow behind your depressed and anxious feelings, and you feel alone…like no one understands. Right now, you may have more questions than answers, but one thing you know for sure is that you’d do anything to get your life back. You grieve for the person you used to be and find it hard to imagine yourself living a worthwhile life with this illness trying to drag you down every chance it gets. (Due to demand, I ONLY accept clients with chronic illness concerns)
Perhaps you've been recently diagnosed with a long term illness or you've had symptoms for so long you don’t recognize yourself anymore. You know these health struggles are somehow behind your depressed and anxious feelings, and you feel alone…like no one understands. Right now, you may have more questions than answers, but one thing you know for sure is that you’d do anything to get your life back. You grieve for the person you used to be and find it hard to imagine yourself living a worthwhile life with this illness trying to drag you down every chance it gets. (Due to demand, I ONLY accept clients with chronic illness concerns)
Layla S Niemann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Huntsville, AL 35801
Waitlist for new clients
Treatment areas include ADHD, OCD, Insomnia, Chronic Pain, Chronic Illness, Burnout, and Anxiety.
I provide a personalized approach to therapy, rooted in current research in order to offer the most advanced and effective treatments for your unique concerns. The therapeutic relationship should be a collaboration, and as such, your treatment plan is tailored to meet your needs with particular attention to your personal values, past experiences, and current goals. The strength and resiliency of the human spirit drives and inspires my work and it is an honor to take part in your healing and personal growth!
Treatment areas include ADHD, OCD, Insomnia, Chronic Pain, Chronic Illness, Burnout, and Anxiety.
I provide a personalized approach to therapy, rooted in current research in order to offer the most advanced and effective treatments for your unique concerns. The therapeutic relationship should be a collaboration, and as such, your treatment plan is tailored to meet your needs with particular attention to your personal values, past experiences, and current goals. The strength and resiliency of the human spirit drives and inspires my work and it is an honor to take part in your healing and personal growth!
Carol G. Adams, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
Carol Adams, LCSW, has trained both nationally and internationally in the fields of Trauma, Eating Disorders, Addictions, Women's Issues, and Depression/Anxiety. Emphasis is placed on the connection between mind and body, as physical illness may sometimes be a manifestation of our psychological state.
She integrates mind, body and emotion, so that clients come to experience more harmony and wholeness. In her experience, "we all have within us an enormous potential to heal. We learn to utilize our own inner resources to achieve and maintain a sense of balance, clarity and well-being."
Carol Adams, LCSW, has trained both nationally and internationally in the fields of Trauma, Eating Disorders, Addictions, Women's Issues, and Depression/Anxiety. Emphasis is placed on the connection between mind and body, as physical illness may sometimes be a manifestation of our psychological state.
She integrates mind, body and emotion, so that clients come to experience more harmony and wholeness. In her experience, "we all have within us an enormous potential to heal. We learn to utilize our own inner resources to achieve and maintain a sense of balance, clarity and well-being."
Laura H Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PIP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
Are you in the middle of a challenging time? I help people navigate the transitions that often occur in life; including illness, divorce, and grief related to all types of loss. I enjoy helping people heal from life's most difficult events, such as sexual assault, childhood abuse, religious trauma, medical trauma, acts of violence and other similar incidents. You have inherent beauty and worth. I believe my role as a therapist is to assist and guide you as you move toward a healthier life.
Are you in the middle of a challenging time? I help people navigate the transitions that often occur in life; including illness, divorce, and grief related to all types of loss. I enjoy helping people heal from life's most difficult events, such as sexual assault, childhood abuse, religious trauma, medical trauma, acts of violence and other similar incidents. You have inherent beauty and worth. I believe my role as a therapist is to assist and guide you as you move toward a healthier life.
Anneliese Knop
Counselor, ALC
Verified Verified
Huntsville, AL 35801
Learning skills to manage the pain of the present and identify the pain of the past can equip you to withstand and even grow through the uncertainty of the future.
When your life doesn’t fit the stories they tell, when your experience doesn’t match a list of symptoms, when you’re ready to find, or perhaps recover, your voice. Many people feel silenced simply because their struggles and strengths are unfamiliar and misunderstood, or even denied, by others. The fear of being deemed unacceptable can be paralyzing.
Learning skills to manage the pain of the present and identify the pain of the past can equip you to withstand and even grow through the uncertainty of the future.
When your life doesn’t fit the stories they tell, when your experience doesn’t match a list of symptoms, when you’re ready to find, or perhaps recover, your voice. Many people feel silenced simply because their struggles and strengths are unfamiliar and misunderstood, or even denied, by others. The fear of being deemed unacceptable can be paralyzing.
Donald 'jay' Mulkerne
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Foley, AL 36535
I utilize these approaches in treating mood disorders, behavioral issues, chronic pain and disease, child and adolescent issues, parenting skill training, and special interest problems such as anxiety, panic disorder, depression, and PTSD.
Are you experiencing distress in your life? is your marriage floundering, or are your kids out of control? Are you losing sleep nightly worrying about the future, or are you down and depressed most days feeling burdened by events from your past or current life circumstances? You need someone to talk to you can trust, but don't have anyone in your circle of family friends, or acquaintances? Please call me today for a free consultation over the phone. Let me share my approach to your difficulties that may make your days and nights easier, your marriage better, or any other difficulties bearable.
I utilize these approaches in treating mood disorders, behavioral issues, chronic pain and disease, child and adolescent issues, parenting skill training, and special interest problems such as anxiety, panic disorder, depression, and PTSD.
Are you experiencing distress in your life? is your marriage floundering, or are your kids out of control? Are you losing sleep nightly worrying about the future, or are you down and depressed most days feeling burdened by events from your past or current life circumstances? You need someone to talk to you can trust, but don't have anyone in your circle of family friends, or acquaintances? Please call me today for a free consultation over the phone. Let me share my approach to your difficulties that may make your days and nights easier, your marriage better, or any other difficulties bearable.
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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.