Chronic Pain Therapists in Mid City West, Los Angeles, CA
Cory Goldstein
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mid City West, Los Angeles, CA 90069 (Online Only)
Much of my practice with focuses on chronic pain/illness, using a combination of somatic processing and solution focused therapy.
The diagnosis of chronic pain or illness can create a world that is not only physically painful but often psychologically painful as well. I believe strongly in the Mind-body connection and hope that working together in a safe and non-judgmental pace we can ease some of the many anxieties, frustrations, sadness, and anger that often accompany such a diagnosis. Together we can discuss and process all of these emotions in the hopes of creating new coping skills and a new outlook on this 'new normal'.
Much of my practice with focuses on chronic pain/illness, using a combination of somatic processing and solution focused therapy.
The diagnosis of chronic pain or illness can create a world that is not only physically painful but often psychologically painful as well. I believe strongly in the Mind-body connection and hope that working together in a safe and non-judgmental pace we can ease some of the many anxieties, frustrations, sadness, and anger that often accompany such a diagnosis. Together we can discuss and process all of these emotions in the hopes of creating new coping skills and a new outlook on this 'new normal'.
Casey Taslitz Birnbaum Certified Emdr Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
Mid City West, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Hi, I am Casey! I would love to help you lead a more connected, meaningful and fulfilled life. I know looking for a therapist can be overwhelming and exhausting during a time where you may be feeling like you need additional support. While working with clients, I provide warmth and containment as they learn to heal from trauma, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, phase of life issues or whatever may bring them into my office.
Hi, I am Casey! I would love to help you lead a more connected, meaningful and fulfilled life. I know looking for a therapist can be overwhelming and exhausting during a time where you may be feeling like you need additional support. While working with clients, I provide warmth and containment as they learn to heal from trauma, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, phase of life issues or whatever may bring them into my office.
Sipora B. Weissman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Mid City West, Los Angeles, CA 90036
I get what it's like to live with- Chronic Pain & Illness, terrible Anxiety, and being Highly Sensitive that you feel everything! I help people with these issues along with complex trauma & sound sensitivities. Connecting the dots to understand how your childhood (upbringing, trauma, stressful events, family) may be contributing to your distress today can be extremely eye opening and transformative. In session I use many deeper brain therapies. Healing and becoming a secure capable human is the goal and completely attainable! I view therapy as a collaboration and as a Mind-Body Therapist I am an active participant and guide.
I get what it's like to live with- Chronic Pain & Illness, terrible Anxiety, and being Highly Sensitive that you feel everything! I help people with these issues along with complex trauma & sound sensitivities. Connecting the dots to understand how your childhood (upbringing, trauma, stressful events, family) may be contributing to your distress today can be extremely eye opening and transformative. In session I use many deeper brain therapies. Healing and becoming a secure capable human is the goal and completely attainable! I view therapy as a collaboration and as a Mind-Body Therapist I am an active participant and guide.
Jessica Dawn Russell
CHT, CCht, NBC-HWC, BA psy, Coach, Health, CBIT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Mid City West, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Living and watching emotional pain turn to mental or physical change is also scary.
I am the founder of both The Hypnotherapy Centers and The HTC Therapy Group. My clients are primarily adults and seniors, yet I work with teens. I have very comfortable and safe offices in Encino, Beverly Hills, & West Los Angeles. I also work remote. I have strong experience working with anxiety, depression, complex circumstances &mental health disorders, including medical, pain and health issues involving nervous, autoimmune, and specific uncommon illness management, addiction, &smoking. I offer strong interactive rapport. My client base involves professionals, entertainment & sports as well as clients in need of creative hours.
Living and watching emotional pain turn to mental or physical change is also scary.
I am the founder of both The Hypnotherapy Centers and The HTC Therapy Group. My clients are primarily adults and seniors, yet I work with teens. I have very comfortable and safe offices in Encino, Beverly Hills, & West Los Angeles. I also work remote. I have strong experience working with anxiety, depression, complex circumstances &mental health disorders, including medical, pain and health issues involving nervous, autoimmune, and specific uncommon illness management, addiction, &smoking. I offer strong interactive rapport. My client base involves professionals, entertainment & sports as well as clients in need of creative hours.
Jill Solomon-Hardie
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Mid City West, Los Angeles, CA 90068
I can help with relationship issues, sex/intimacy issues, issues of codependency/ recovery as well as trauma and chronic pain/illness.
My practice specializes in COUPLES as well as individuals who want to grow together and let go of old patterns that aren’t serving them anymore. Your therapy has to feel like a 'good fit', so I use my curiosity and experience to help us discover what feels right. People can confront the more difficult parts of themselves in a safe environment. I provide this in our sessions together, bringing warmth, respect and humor to the relationship. Aside from couples, my practice focuses on recovery, codependency, love/sex addiction and avoidance, chronic pain and illness, relationship issues, NPD abuse healing, and anxiety/depression.
I can help with relationship issues, sex/intimacy issues, issues of codependency/ recovery as well as trauma and chronic pain/illness.
My practice specializes in COUPLES as well as individuals who want to grow together and let go of old patterns that aren’t serving them anymore. Your therapy has to feel like a 'good fit', so I use my curiosity and experience to help us discover what feels right. People can confront the more difficult parts of themselves in a safe environment. I provide this in our sessions together, bringing warmth, respect and humor to the relationship. Aside from couples, my practice focuses on recovery, codependency, love/sex addiction and avoidance, chronic pain and illness, relationship issues, NPD abuse healing, and anxiety/depression.
Lori Karny LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mid City West, Los Angeles, CA 90048 (Online Only)
I enjoy assisting adults of all ages to explore relationship concerns, to develop personal autonomy, self-worth - and to explore individual and professional creativity. If you are depressed, anxious, angry, struggling or worried - I want to help you. For over 25 years, I have supported individuals of all ages to articulate and understand psychological problems, to develop insight and individual strategies to thrive in life. I specialize in helping people who are are struggling with trauma, identity, suicidal ideation, emotional pain, social changes, family dynamics, relationship loss, complex grief, and emotional life transitions.
I enjoy assisting adults of all ages to explore relationship concerns, to develop personal autonomy, self-worth - and to explore individual and professional creativity. If you are depressed, anxious, angry, struggling or worried - I want to help you. For over 25 years, I have supported individuals of all ages to articulate and understand psychological problems, to develop insight and individual strategies to thrive in life. I specialize in helping people who are are struggling with trauma, identity, suicidal ideation, emotional pain, social changes, family dynamics, relationship loss, complex grief, and emotional life transitions.
Katy Behrens
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Mid City West, Los Angeles, CA 90048 (Online Only)
Maybe you’ve been in therapy in the past, but the changes you were looking for never really happened. You've been keeping it together, but you're asking yourself, is that enough? You haven’t been able to think your way out of your past traumatic experiences and now life seems to be adding new problems to the old ones. When are things going to change? I work with people experiencing PTSD, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, grief and loss, peri menopause/menopause, aging and other life transitions. I specialize in somatic therapy, a trauma therapy focusing on body sensations to heal psychological wounds.
Maybe you’ve been in therapy in the past, but the changes you were looking for never really happened. You've been keeping it together, but you're asking yourself, is that enough? You haven’t been able to think your way out of your past traumatic experiences and now life seems to be adding new problems to the old ones. When are things going to change? I work with people experiencing PTSD, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, grief and loss, peri menopause/menopause, aging and other life transitions. I specialize in somatic therapy, a trauma therapy focusing on body sensations to heal psychological wounds.
Denise Gretchen-Doorly
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Mid City West, Los Angeles, CA 90048
My practice helps people minimize the impact of their illness, get the most from their medical treatment, and manage disruptions to their personal and professional lives. Treatment focuses taking a proactive approach to health including learning goal-setting and problem-solving skills and effectively communicating with treatment providers.
My practice helps people minimize the impact of their illness, get the most from their medical treatment, and manage disruptions to their personal and professional lives. Treatment focuses taking a proactive approach to health including learning goal-setting and problem-solving skills and effectively communicating with treatment providers.
Christina Ahumada
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Mid City West, Los Angeles, CA 90048
I have extensive experience working with depression, anxiety, severe mental illness, transitions/loss, and chemical dependency with a particular interest in childhood trauma and its impact in adulthood.
Therapy is a dynamic process where old wounds can begin to heal and new experiences can become more meaningful and fulfilling. Yes, it can be difficult and painful, but it can also be extremely rewarding and life-changing. Through insight, empathy, support, and understanding, as well as through the relationship you and I will share, I approach the therapeutic process as an avenue to explore your thoughts and feelings in a safe and trusting environment. As a result of this process, you can gain more self-awareness, which can help foster deeper connections in relationships with yourself and others.
I have extensive experience working with depression, anxiety, severe mental illness, transitions/loss, and chemical dependency with a particular interest in childhood trauma and its impact in adulthood.
Therapy is a dynamic process where old wounds can begin to heal and new experiences can become more meaningful and fulfilling. Yes, it can be difficult and painful, but it can also be extremely rewarding and life-changing. Through insight, empathy, support, and understanding, as well as through the relationship you and I will share, I approach the therapeutic process as an avenue to explore your thoughts and feelings in a safe and trusting environment. As a result of this process, you can gain more self-awareness, which can help foster deeper connections in relationships with yourself and others.
Allyson Byers
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Mid City West, Los Angeles, CA 90036 (Online Only)
I specialize in chronic illness and chronic pain, grief and loss, trauma and PTSD, depression, and suicidal ideation.
Are you experiencing grief and loss? Are you navigating health challenges or chronic illness? Do you have parts of yourself that are difficult to share with others? Have you experienced medical or relational/attachment trauma? You've come to the right place. As a queer therapist with chronic illness, I draw from both professional and lived experiences. I believe that therapy can be a reparative experience and that the relationship between a therapist and client can foster immense change and growth. I see clients both via telehealth or outdoors at a local park.
I specialize in chronic illness and chronic pain, grief and loss, trauma and PTSD, depression, and suicidal ideation.
Are you experiencing grief and loss? Are you navigating health challenges or chronic illness? Do you have parts of yourself that are difficult to share with others? Have you experienced medical or relational/attachment trauma? You've come to the right place. As a queer therapist with chronic illness, I draw from both professional and lived experiences. I believe that therapy can be a reparative experience and that the relationship between a therapist and client can foster immense change and growth. I see clients both via telehealth or outdoors at a local park.
Kristin Sheehan
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mid City West, Los Angeles, CA 90046 (Online Only)
Do you feel stuck in patterns of anxious thoughts, disordered eating, or unhealthy relationships? Do you feel unsafe in your body due to trauma or chronic illness? I use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Somatic Therapy to help clients get unstuck and reconnect to the wisdom and safety of their body. I use an attachment-based and trauma-informed approach to help clients identify their unhelpful narratives, challenge them, and take healthy risks. If you are ready to go deeper than traditional talk therapy and crave a healing connection with your mind, body, and spirit, I am here to help.
Do you feel stuck in patterns of anxious thoughts, disordered eating, or unhealthy relationships? Do you feel unsafe in your body due to trauma or chronic illness? I use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Somatic Therapy to help clients get unstuck and reconnect to the wisdom and safety of their body. I use an attachment-based and trauma-informed approach to help clients identify their unhelpful narratives, challenge them, and take healthy risks. If you are ready to go deeper than traditional talk therapy and crave a healing connection with your mind, body, and spirit, I am here to help.
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Laurie Markham
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Mid City West, Los Angeles, CA 90048
I have a well-ventilated, large office space located above Le Pain Quotidien in Larchmont Village.
All too often struggles deplete our energy and leave us feeling down on ourselves. Through rigorous conversation and a highly supportive relationship, I help people gain the clarity and confidence needed to produce desired change. I have extensive training in postmodern therapies, which examine how dominant cultural discourses can have oppressive effects on our lives, identities, and relationships. Prior to working in private practice, I was part of UCLA's network, where I brought social justice aims to integrative models of mental health. I have many years of experience working with couples, families, youth, and adults.
I have a well-ventilated, large office space located above Le Pain Quotidien in Larchmont Village.
All too often struggles deplete our energy and leave us feeling down on ourselves. Through rigorous conversation and a highly supportive relationship, I help people gain the clarity and confidence needed to produce desired change. I have extensive training in postmodern therapies, which examine how dominant cultural discourses can have oppressive effects on our lives, identities, and relationships. Prior to working in private practice, I was part of UCLA's network, where I brought social justice aims to integrative models of mental health. I have many years of experience working with couples, families, youth, and adults.
Alisa Hoffman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Mid City West, Los Angeles, CA 90036
I am an interactive therapist, interested in helping clients reduce symptoms of distress, usually anxiety or depression and explore with them the roots of their distress. I find whether it is addiction, eating disorders, chronic pain, or straight forward relationship issues, understanding the "why" as well as the "how" to fix it, helps the problem and symptoms subside. Clients that work with me finish therapy with a greater awareness of themselves which helps them avoid difficulties in the future as well as a host of healthy coping strategies to help get through the rough times ahead.
I am an interactive therapist, interested in helping clients reduce symptoms of distress, usually anxiety or depression and explore with them the roots of their distress. I find whether it is addiction, eating disorders, chronic pain, or straight forward relationship issues, understanding the "why" as well as the "how" to fix it, helps the problem and symptoms subside. Clients that work with me finish therapy with a greater awareness of themselves which helps them avoid difficulties in the future as well as a host of healthy coping strategies to help get through the rough times ahead.
Dr. Jennifer Oeding
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mid City West, Los Angeles, CA 90048 (Online Only)
My special interests include health psychology - helping individuals, couples and family members coping with illness; trauma - providing prolonged exposure therapy; and couples therapy - including non-traditional relationships and divorce/co-parenting.
The reasons why people choose to go to therapy are numerous. From recent life stressors to long-term struggles with addiction, anxiety or depression, therapy can be a way to increase adaptability, happiness, coping, and overall quality of life. For some, therapy is about treating an identified problem, while others focus on personal growth and general well-being. Either way, therapy can be an important catalyst for positive change.
My special interests include health psychology - helping individuals, couples and family members coping with illness; trauma - providing prolonged exposure therapy; and couples therapy - including non-traditional relationships and divorce/co-parenting.
The reasons why people choose to go to therapy are numerous. From recent life stressors to long-term struggles with addiction, anxiety or depression, therapy can be a way to increase adaptability, happiness, coping, and overall quality of life. For some, therapy is about treating an identified problem, while others focus on personal growth and general well-being. Either way, therapy can be an important catalyst for positive change.
Azita Sachmechian
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mid City West, Los Angeles, CA 90048
I am also specialized in treating psychological factors contributing to chronic pain.
I treat children, adolescents and adults who suffer from anxiety, depression, lack of motivation, and relational issues. I help couples understand each other's emotional needs to have a more meaningful satisfying relationships. I also help parents deal with their children's anger, social and academic issues. The goal of treatment is to identify the individual's strengths, enhance them and identify and treat factors that jeopardize getting to ones ultimate potentials. I have treated factors contributing to Enuresis, and Encopresis and selective mutism.
I am also specialized in treating psychological factors contributing to chronic pain.
I treat children, adolescents and adults who suffer from anxiety, depression, lack of motivation, and relational issues. I help couples understand each other's emotional needs to have a more meaningful satisfying relationships. I also help parents deal with their children's anger, social and academic issues. The goal of treatment is to identify the individual's strengths, enhance them and identify and treat factors that jeopardize getting to ones ultimate potentials. I have treated factors contributing to Enuresis, and Encopresis and selective mutism.
Juliana Eulert
Counselor, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Mid City West, Los Angeles, CA 90036 (Online Only)
I help people struggling with crises, relationship problems, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, difficult life transitions, chronic illness and other issues. I empower and help my clients increase their confidence, facilitating the process of taking back control of their lives. I help couples get unstuck from conflicted interactions. I also work with individuals who are struggling with self identity, finding their place in the world and transitioning into a new path. I have a growth-oriented approach and enjoy working with people who are looking to understand themselves and find meaning in their lives.
I help people struggling with crises, relationship problems, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, difficult life transitions, chronic illness and other issues. I empower and help my clients increase their confidence, facilitating the process of taking back control of their lives. I help couples get unstuck from conflicted interactions. I also work with individuals who are struggling with self identity, finding their place in the world and transitioning into a new path. I have a growth-oriented approach and enjoy working with people who are looking to understand themselves and find meaning in their lives.
Angelica Marshall
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Mid City West, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Are you struggling with anxiety, self-criticism, and doubt? Traumas often leave us feeling like there is something wrong with us when there is not. Therapy can help address these difficult thoughts and feelings of shame in a supportive environment. In therapy, we can even learn to befriend ourselves. As a LMFT, I have experience supporting clients through issues related to trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and grief. I am passionate about the exploration of sex, sexuality and identity. I also specialize in working with individuals navigating illness including chronic pain, medical trauma, grief, and meaning making.
Are you struggling with anxiety, self-criticism, and doubt? Traumas often leave us feeling like there is something wrong with us when there is not. Therapy can help address these difficult thoughts and feelings of shame in a supportive environment. In therapy, we can even learn to befriend ourselves. As a LMFT, I have experience supporting clients through issues related to trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and grief. I am passionate about the exploration of sex, sexuality and identity. I also specialize in working with individuals navigating illness including chronic pain, medical trauma, grief, and meaning making.
Curran Commerford
Psychologist, CP
Verified Verified
Mid City West, Los Angeles, CA 90036
My name is Curran Commerford Psy.D. and I am a licensed clinical psychologist in California (PSY33834). Change is a constant experience of life. Whether we seek change or change finds us, challenges arise as we strive to better ourselves through understanding. This is part of the human journey. As a psychologist, it is my goal to bring understanding, meaning, and skills to those who work with me. I believe that genuineness, compassion, and respect are imperative in all aspects of clinical work. My specialties are treating anxiety, trauma, chronic pain/health issues, interpersonal relationships, aging, depression, and life changes
My name is Curran Commerford Psy.D. and I am a licensed clinical psychologist in California (PSY33834). Change is a constant experience of life. Whether we seek change or change finds us, challenges arise as we strive to better ourselves through understanding. This is part of the human journey. As a psychologist, it is my goal to bring understanding, meaning, and skills to those who work with me. I believe that genuineness, compassion, and respect are imperative in all aspects of clinical work. My specialties are treating anxiety, trauma, chronic pain/health issues, interpersonal relationships, aging, depression, and life changes
Sam Elliott Pow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Mid City West, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Healing from trauma, reclaiming power, growing from struggle and learning to work WITH emotions rather than AGAINST them are the goals I strive to support my clients in achieving. I want to help my clients move beyond simply not feeling so depressed, anxious, angry or manic. I want to help them transcend their pain, feel like they are fulfilling their purpose in life, are able to truly love themselves and are cultivating relationships that feed their soul. Narrative Therapy teaches my clients to transform the meaning of what they have been through and techniques from Existential Therapy help clients create or discover their purpose.
Healing from trauma, reclaiming power, growing from struggle and learning to work WITH emotions rather than AGAINST them are the goals I strive to support my clients in achieving. I want to help my clients move beyond simply not feeling so depressed, anxious, angry or manic. I want to help them transcend their pain, feel like they are fulfilling their purpose in life, are able to truly love themselves and are cultivating relationships that feed their soul. Narrative Therapy teaches my clients to transform the meaning of what they have been through and techniques from Existential Therapy help clients create or discover their purpose.
Fii Sperling
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mid City West, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Together we can create a healing space that is fit to your needs, whether that is exploring your identities or coping with dysphoria, chronic illness and pain, practicing new relationship patterns, or processing the weight of oppressive systems.
As a queer, trans, chronically ill therapist, my approach to therapy centers you as the expert in the room. I believe the wisdom in your lived experience will help us collaboratively create a healing space that supports you. Most of the people I work with inhabit identities resistant to social norms primarily adolescents and adults who are transgender, non-binary, polyamorous, and or neurodivergent. I also provide support to caregivers and family members of transgender youth and other LGBTQIA+ folks.
Together we can create a healing space that is fit to your needs, whether that is exploring your identities or coping with dysphoria, chronic illness and pain, practicing new relationship patterns, or processing the weight of oppressive systems.
As a queer, trans, chronically ill therapist, my approach to therapy centers you as the expert in the room. I believe the wisdom in your lived experience will help us collaboratively create a healing space that supports you. Most of the people I work with inhabit identities resistant to social norms primarily adolescents and adults who are transgender, non-binary, polyamorous, and or neurodivergent. I also provide support to caregivers and family members of transgender youth and other LGBTQIA+ folks.
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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.