Chronic Pain Therapists in Gilbert, AZ
If you struggle with: emotional pain from trauma, anxiety that interferes with living life to the fullest, debilitating depression from loss or chronic pain, obsessive behaviors or worries that block productive thoughts and actions, or have issues related to family, work, or social relationships, I can help!.
I am a New York and Arizona State licensed clinical psychologist with over 10 years of experience. I provide individual psychotherapy to older adolescents and adults. I provide insight-oriented therapy. I utilize this approach because it focuses on understanding the connections between your thoughts and feelings in an effort to improve your ability to make change, be in control of your life, and ultimately feel better. I specialize in empowering my clients to confront their issues, gain advanced coping skills, and achieve desired change. I envision therapy as a collaborative effort, and want my clients to feel heard and understood.
If you struggle with: emotional pain from trauma, anxiety that interferes with living life to the fullest, debilitating depression from loss or chronic pain, obsessive behaviors or worries that block productive thoughts and actions, or have issues related to family, work, or social relationships, I can help!.
I am a New York and Arizona State licensed clinical psychologist with over 10 years of experience. I provide individual psychotherapy to older adolescents and adults. I provide insight-oriented therapy. I utilize this approach because it focuses on understanding the connections between your thoughts and feelings in an effort to improve your ability to make change, be in control of your life, and ultimately feel better. I specialize in empowering my clients to confront their issues, gain advanced coping skills, and achieve desired change. I envision therapy as a collaborative effort, and want my clients to feel heard and understood.
I value empathy, genuineness, honesty, respect, and a safe space to share and process your pain.
I like helping clients regain control over reactive tendencies and negative beliefs held about themselves.Digging into the root cause is important.There are big "T" traumas such as serious accidents, disasters, assaults, surgeries/ illnesses, death, and war that impact us.In addition, there are little "t" traumas such as being made fun of, or hurtful words said years ago that may seem insignificant but are often linked to mental health symptoms.These incidences from your past can result in depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, powerlessness, inadequacy, lack of choice, lack of control, and an inability to be present.
I value empathy, genuineness, honesty, respect, and a safe space to share and process your pain.
I like helping clients regain control over reactive tendencies and negative beliefs held about themselves.Digging into the root cause is important.There are big "T" traumas such as serious accidents, disasters, assaults, surgeries/ illnesses, death, and war that impact us.In addition, there are little "t" traumas such as being made fun of, or hurtful words said years ago that may seem insignificant but are often linked to mental health symptoms.These incidences from your past can result in depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, powerlessness, inadequacy, lack of choice, lack of control, and an inability to be present.
Rachelle Friedman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Gilbert, AZ 85234 (Online Only)
Do you think about times in the past when you wish that you felt different, or had done something differently? It can be hard to not get stuck in the "should" of everything. When you are in this place it can be hard to pick yourself up when you trip or fall. I specialize in working with people who are struggling with chronic pain/ illness, anxiety, neurodivergence, and trauma. I want to help you feel grounded and present in your life. I want you to know that by seeing you authentically and individualizing therapeutic treatment, and treating you as a whole person, I know that I can help you heal.
Do you think about times in the past when you wish that you felt different, or had done something differently? It can be hard to not get stuck in the "should" of everything. When you are in this place it can be hard to pick yourself up when you trip or fall. I specialize in working with people who are struggling with chronic pain/ illness, anxiety, neurodivergence, and trauma. I want to help you feel grounded and present in your life. I want you to know that by seeing you authentically and individualizing therapeutic treatment, and treating you as a whole person, I know that I can help you heal.
I'm just the guide to help you find the hidden messages your body has been sending you in the form of anxiety, anger, depression, numbness,and chronic pain.
Hypnosis now offered ! Do you need help but can't or don't know how to ask for it? Do you feel like you are drowning, struggling, and unmotivated? Do you not recognize yourself anymore? Do you miss the person you used to be? If you're here and reading this, you know that it's ok to need help. But, chances are you are usually the one to do everything for everyone else. You may even be reading this now in hopes to find help for a loved one. Does it seem like help doesn't exist or at least not for you or you're loved one? I am here to help, and have been helping people find their way for over two decades.
I'm just the guide to help you find the hidden messages your body has been sending you in the form of anxiety, anger, depression, numbness,and chronic pain.
Hypnosis now offered ! Do you need help but can't or don't know how to ask for it? Do you feel like you are drowning, struggling, and unmotivated? Do you not recognize yourself anymore? Do you miss the person you used to be? If you're here and reading this, you know that it's ok to need help. But, chances are you are usually the one to do everything for everyone else. You may even be reading this now in hopes to find help for a loved one. Does it seem like help doesn't exist or at least not for you or you're loved one? I am here to help, and have been helping people find their way for over two decades.
Hello! I am honored you are considering working together to help you meet your goals of health, healing and peace. I specialize in working with adults 18+ although I can see adolescents for specialty needs. With unique life and work experiences, I have personal familiarity with the following (but not limited to): endometriosis, infertility, foster care and adoption, type one diabetes and I am married to a 2x cancer survivor so chronic illness is a big part of my life. I also have extensive experience in the field of education and executive-level business leadership.
Hello! I am honored you are considering working together to help you meet your goals of health, healing and peace. I specialize in working with adults 18+ although I can see adolescents for specialty needs. With unique life and work experiences, I have personal familiarity with the following (but not limited to): endometriosis, infertility, foster care and adoption, type one diabetes and I am married to a 2x cancer survivor so chronic illness is a big part of my life. I also have extensive experience in the field of education and executive-level business leadership.
People come to me from all walks of life, all seeking something different for themselves. I specialize in helping people working through life transitions. This includes people experiencing faith transitions or healing from religious/spiritual trauma or transitioning away from a high-control group, those transitioning to a new family structure, people entering a new season of life, those coping with a diagnosis or illness, and those navigating new relationships or exploring existing relationships in new ways. As life changes, we change with it. I help my clients explore and navigate this messy, confusing, exhilarating process.
People come to me from all walks of life, all seeking something different for themselves. I specialize in helping people working through life transitions. This includes people experiencing faith transitions or healing from religious/spiritual trauma or transitioning away from a high-control group, those transitioning to a new family structure, people entering a new season of life, those coping with a diagnosis or illness, and those navigating new relationships or exploring existing relationships in new ways. As life changes, we change with it. I help my clients explore and navigate this messy, confusing, exhilarating process.
Tamar Kaplan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Gilbert, AZ 85296 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with adults going through life stage transitions, specifically older adults ages 65+ as well as Millennial/Gen Z young professionals. I help people with anxiety, stress, depression, career changes, chronic illness, low self-esteem, and loneliness. I work with people who have been in therapy before as well as people who are trying therapy for the first time- both are wonderful and both are welcome!
I specialize in working with adults going through life stage transitions, specifically older adults ages 65+ as well as Millennial/Gen Z young professionals. I help people with anxiety, stress, depression, career changes, chronic illness, low self-esteem, and loneliness. I work with people who have been in therapy before as well as people who are trying therapy for the first time- both are wonderful and both are welcome!
Living with past hurts, chronic pain and illness, fear, and painful experiences is challenging.
Have you been struggling with anxiety or depression from unresolved incidents that have happened in your life? I believe that the way to healing is through connection; to yourself, others, nature, and a higher power (if this is important to you), and building skills to deepen these connections. If you would like to feel more at peace within yourself, and be an active participant in your healing journey, I can help you find the peace that you are longing to have and your ability to move your dreams forward.
Living with past hurts, chronic pain and illness, fear, and painful experiences is challenging.
Have you been struggling with anxiety or depression from unresolved incidents that have happened in your life? I believe that the way to healing is through connection; to yourself, others, nature, and a higher power (if this is important to you), and building skills to deepen these connections. If you would like to feel more at peace within yourself, and be an active participant in your healing journey, I can help you find the peace that you are longing to have and your ability to move your dreams forward.
A significant part of my experience has been treating individuals with depression, anxiety, panic, trauma, PTSD, grief, mood disorders, co-dependency, family, pre-marital, parenting issues, work issues, OCD, sleep disorders, phobias, addiction, psychosomatic and chronic pain, as well as stress issues that may be impacting their physical health.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Private Practice, with over 30 years of experience in individual, family, marital, divorce, blended family, child and adolescent counseling, and veteran's issues. During that time, I have developed an understanding of human nature that guides me down the path to best help each individual. I believe that no one gets through life without some adversity and difficulty. I strive to treat each person as a unique individual and reinforce their worth and dignity. My clients range in ages from 2 through adult, including the geriatric group.
A significant part of my experience has been treating individuals with depression, anxiety, panic, trauma, PTSD, grief, mood disorders, co-dependency, family, pre-marital, parenting issues, work issues, OCD, sleep disorders, phobias, addiction, psychosomatic and chronic pain, as well as stress issues that may be impacting their physical health.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Private Practice, with over 30 years of experience in individual, family, marital, divorce, blended family, child and adolescent counseling, and veteran's issues. During that time, I have developed an understanding of human nature that guides me down the path to best help each individual. I believe that no one gets through life without some adversity and difficulty. I strive to treat each person as a unique individual and reinforce their worth and dignity. My clients range in ages from 2 through adult, including the geriatric group.
Are your children displaying challenges with emotions, relating to others or adjusting to a school environment? Difficulty regulating emotions and impulsive behaviors can negatively affect the way we interact with others, causing difficulties in building those relationships we need to thrive. I primarily work with children and teens with an emphasis on Autism, development delays, ADHD and anxiety and the impact on daily functioning and fully enjoying life. I have seen how trauma negatively affects normal childhood development and have been trained in EMDR for children to help free them from a burden and pain they don’t understand.
Are your children displaying challenges with emotions, relating to others or adjusting to a school environment? Difficulty regulating emotions and impulsive behaviors can negatively affect the way we interact with others, causing difficulties in building those relationships we need to thrive. I primarily work with children and teens with an emphasis on Autism, development delays, ADHD and anxiety and the impact on daily functioning and fully enjoying life. I have seen how trauma negatively affects normal childhood development and have been trained in EMDR for children to help free them from a burden and pain they don’t understand.
Rachel Houck
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LISAC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Gilbert, AZ 85233
I work with individuals who experience anxiety, depression, substance abuse, grief, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), trauma related to religion or spirituality, women-specific issues such as infertility or miscarriage, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), phobias, chronic pain, self-esteem issues, and athletic performance anxiety.
My hope is to be part of a movement to help normalize mental health as a regular part of self-care. My mission as a counselor is to help my clients address the root of the problem as well as gain tools to manage daily challenges. I love the famous saying “An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure.” I believe this fits in with my passion of helping my clients not only heal from current issues, but also providing them the skills to manage life in the future.
I work with individuals who experience anxiety, depression, substance abuse, grief, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), trauma related to religion or spirituality, women-specific issues such as infertility or miscarriage, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), phobias, chronic pain, self-esteem issues, and athletic performance anxiety.
My hope is to be part of a movement to help normalize mental health as a regular part of self-care. My mission as a counselor is to help my clients address the root of the problem as well as gain tools to manage daily challenges. I love the famous saying “An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure.” I believe this fits in with my passion of helping my clients not only heal from current issues, but also providing them the skills to manage life in the future.
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I have extensive training in sleep, disordered eating, pain, and health concerns.
Have you gone from living a full life to feeling yourself exhausted and lying awake every night, obsessively focused and out of control with food and eating, overwhelmed by stress, sidelined by chronic pain or a serious medical diagnosis. You have tried "cure" after "cure" and yet nothing has improved. Maybe you’re nervous about seeking help for your struggles.
I have extensive training in sleep, disordered eating, pain, and health concerns.
Have you gone from living a full life to feeling yourself exhausted and lying awake every night, obsessively focused and out of control with food and eating, overwhelmed by stress, sidelined by chronic pain or a serious medical diagnosis. You have tried "cure" after "cure" and yet nothing has improved. Maybe you’re nervous about seeking help for your struggles.
Nicole O'Hare
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CMHIMP, CCATP, CTMH
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Gilbert, AZ 85295
Additionally, autoimmune diseases often go misdiagnosed and present as a mental illness.
Accepting New Clients - I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, passionate about helping my clients achieve fulfillment in their daily lives. I am a Level 3 Gottman Method Couples Therapist, which enables me to provide tools for helping couples communicate effectively and transform their relationship. I also maintain an advanced certification as a Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider. This certification allows me to utilize a more holistic approach to treating from an integrative perspective. I am able to help clients achieve optimal mental and physical health and wellness while using a mind-body approach to healing.
Additionally, autoimmune diseases often go misdiagnosed and present as a mental illness.
Accepting New Clients - I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, passionate about helping my clients achieve fulfillment in their daily lives. I am a Level 3 Gottman Method Couples Therapist, which enables me to provide tools for helping couples communicate effectively and transform their relationship. I also maintain an advanced certification as a Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider. This certification allows me to utilize a more holistic approach to treating from an integrative perspective. I am able to help clients achieve optimal mental and physical health and wellness while using a mind-body approach to healing.
Scott D Church
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Gilbert, AZ 85296
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My help does more than validate your pain; it aims for recovery and improvement.
Do you feel your mind is being pulled in a hundred different directions? Do you have a hard time handling your emotions, and does this cause problems in your relationships? Then, individual or couples therapy could be right for you! Therapy is about understanding, healing, and growing.
My help does more than validate your pain; it aims for recovery and improvement.
Do you feel your mind is being pulled in a hundred different directions? Do you have a hard time handling your emotions, and does this cause problems in your relationships? Then, individual or couples therapy could be right for you! Therapy is about understanding, healing, and growing.
Dr. Lahann specializes in individual counseling, focusing on intersectional approaches to values-aligned living across the lifespan. She has experience working with diverse bio-psycho-social-sexual backgrounds, relational dynamics, and a broad spectrum of mental health presentations. She can assist with a variety of problems including mood disorders, stress management, and holistic sex therapy. Her office offers a safe and confidential environment in which to discuss your personal issues as we work together to find ways to balance your life.
Dr. Lahann specializes in individual counseling, focusing on intersectional approaches to values-aligned living across the lifespan. She has experience working with diverse bio-psycho-social-sexual backgrounds, relational dynamics, and a broad spectrum of mental health presentations. She can assist with a variety of problems including mood disorders, stress management, and holistic sex therapy. Her office offers a safe and confidential environment in which to discuss your personal issues as we work together to find ways to balance your life.
Elizabeth Marie Gluff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Gilbert, AZ 85296 (Online Only)
I am looking for clients with a sincere interest in taking steps towards positive change in their life. I work well with clients with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, anger management issues, and those with chronic medical conditions. I also have experience working with veterans.
I am looking for clients with a sincere interest in taking steps towards positive change in their life. I work well with clients with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, anger management issues, and those with chronic medical conditions. I also have experience working with veterans.
Sharon McCarthy Wright …. Inspiring Hope Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAC, LPC, NCC, EMDR, CFTP
Verified Verified
Gilbert, AZ 85296 (Online Only)
I specialize in Trauma and EMDR Therapy. Difficult experiences in life can bring up feelings of anxiety, depression, or lack of motivation/direction. As an ADHD and chronic fatigue informed provider, I understand the frustration and feelings of shame and disappointment when you’re struggling to function, focus and complete tasks. I can help you process difficult memories, that negative inner voice you can’t seem to ignore and take your power back. I am passionate about working with people who are hurting, to inspire hope, strengthen resiliency, and empower clients to live authentically and regain confidence and joy.
I specialize in Trauma and EMDR Therapy. Difficult experiences in life can bring up feelings of anxiety, depression, or lack of motivation/direction. As an ADHD and chronic fatigue informed provider, I understand the frustration and feelings of shame and disappointment when you’re struggling to function, focus and complete tasks. I can help you process difficult memories, that negative inner voice you can’t seem to ignore and take your power back. I am passionate about working with people who are hurting, to inspire hope, strengthen resiliency, and empower clients to live authentically and regain confidence and joy.
Kelly N Bennett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Gilbert, AZ 85234 (Online Only)
Anxiety has caused you to experience exhaustion and isolation. You constantly have doubts and worries floating around in your thoughts. It feels like your mind won’t stop thinking about everything at once. You doubt yourself because every little decision feels monumentally consequential. Normal tasks that used to bring you joy no longer do, even your hobbies have fallen by the wayside. Friends try reaching out to you, but you end up withdrawing further away from them. You wish there were a way to go back to when you were happy and sure of yourself, but there seems to be this massive gap that just can't be bridged.
Anxiety has caused you to experience exhaustion and isolation. You constantly have doubts and worries floating around in your thoughts. It feels like your mind won’t stop thinking about everything at once. You doubt yourself because every little decision feels monumentally consequential. Normal tasks that used to bring you joy no longer do, even your hobbies have fallen by the wayside. Friends try reaching out to you, but you end up withdrawing further away from them. You wish there were a way to go back to when you were happy and sure of yourself, but there seems to be this massive gap that just can't be bridged.
Whether you are searching for help for yourself or a loved one, I know that this is a difficult time for you. My hope is to be of service to you and your family. My name is Dr. Ilana Halina Oren and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist as well as Certified Hypnotherapist. I have been working with individuals, couples and families for over 30 years. I offer individual and couple therapy to teenagers and adults.My goal is to help my clients increase resilience, overcome their challenges and foster the belief that they deserve to be their best.
Whether you are searching for help for yourself or a loved one, I know that this is a difficult time for you. My hope is to be of service to you and your family. My name is Dr. Ilana Halina Oren and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist as well as Certified Hypnotherapist. I have been working with individuals, couples and families for over 30 years. I offer individual and couple therapy to teenagers and adults.My goal is to help my clients increase resilience, overcome their challenges and foster the belief that they deserve to be their best.
Stephen M Alger Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MAS-MFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
Gilbert, AZ 85234
I take clients from all different backgrounds and presenting problems. Most of my clients have complex problems that start as internal struggles from depression, poor mood regulation, anxiety, racing thoughts, over-active anger, poor self-esteem, and judgment of self and others. These issues turn into interpersonal and relational problems that create felt chaos and cyclically feed those internal struggles. Clients often come in focusing on the outside chaos and miss the internal factors.
I take clients from all different backgrounds and presenting problems. Most of my clients have complex problems that start as internal struggles from depression, poor mood regulation, anxiety, racing thoughts, over-active anger, poor self-esteem, and judgment of self and others. These issues turn into interpersonal and relational problems that create felt chaos and cyclically feed those internal struggles. Clients often come in focusing on the outside chaos and miss the internal factors.
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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.