Chronic Pain Therapists in Lexington, KY
I also welcome the opportunity to work with individuals trying to cope with chronic pain.
My guiding philosophy in working with clients is that what is right with a person can enable them to overcome what is wrong with them. My years of working with patients in various treatment settings have only strengthened that view. Whether the issue is depression, trauma, painful personal loss or getting through a difficult crossroad in one's life, my basic approach is to help the person find their own pathways to healing. This is like a process of making "repairs," not of the body necessarily, but repairing one's perspective on life and finding the wherewithal to constructively move forward.
I also welcome the opportunity to work with individuals trying to cope with chronic pain.
My guiding philosophy in working with clients is that what is right with a person can enable them to overcome what is wrong with them. My years of working with patients in various treatment settings have only strengthened that view. Whether the issue is depression, trauma, painful personal loss or getting through a difficult crossroad in one's life, my basic approach is to help the person find their own pathways to healing. This is like a process of making "repairs," not of the body necessarily, but repairing one's perspective on life and finding the wherewithal to constructively move forward.
Kim Whitt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Lexington, KY 40502 (Online Only)
To help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.
My focus is to help individuals heal, take action in their lives, and become aware of their inner strengths. This is achieved by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan together. My approach is ideal for those suffering from depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, chronic pain, and highly sensitive people.
To help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.
My focus is to help individuals heal, take action in their lives, and become aware of their inner strengths. This is achieved by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan together. My approach is ideal for those suffering from depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, chronic pain, and highly sensitive people.
Dr. Pat Peacock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lexington, KY 40503
I began my career working with chronic pain patients in a multidisciplinary setting. My career has included helping clients with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and adult children issues including emotional, psychological, physical, and sexual abuse. Most recently, I worked with veterans with PTSD from combat, sexual trauma, and other military related trauma issues. I have extensive experience helping trauma survivors recover from their experiences.
I began my career working with chronic pain patients in a multidisciplinary setting. My career has included helping clients with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and adult children issues including emotional, psychological, physical, and sexual abuse. Most recently, I worked with veterans with PTSD from combat, sexual trauma, and other military related trauma issues. I have extensive experience helping trauma survivors recover from their experiences.
Angie C DeHart
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lexington, KY 40513
I have 14 years experience in a hospital setting, assisting trauma victims and their families with illness and loss.
When you're feeling down, even the most mundane stressors can be too much to bear. Talking with a caring professional in a warm and supportive environment can be an invaluable life experience. With almost 30 years of experience working with individuals and couples, I feel confident that I can help.
I have 14 years experience in a hospital setting, assisting trauma victims and their families with illness and loss.
When you're feeling down, even the most mundane stressors can be too much to bear. Talking with a caring professional in a warm and supportive environment can be an invaluable life experience. With almost 30 years of experience working with individuals and couples, I feel confident that I can help.
Tricia Hite - Formerly Isenstein (She Her)
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC, CTP
Verified Verified
Lexington, KY 40503
Common issues include PTSD, depression, panic, chronic pain, identity, infertility, stress, anxiety, adverse childhood experiences, relationship violence, survivors of trauma and abuse, LGBTQ challenges, gender transition, sexual issues.
Hi! My name is Tricia. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with over 20 years experience in the counseling field. I provide unconditional acceptance for human struggle. I have extensive training and experience in trauma. I also work with with anxiety, depression and other mental health issues. I am trained in many therapeutic approaches. For you, that means I am able to assist in finding the right treatment modality. I stay abreast of the latest research and I stay eager to always learn new ways to help others. It is my passion to witness and nurture growth and healing.
Common issues include PTSD, depression, panic, chronic pain, identity, infertility, stress, anxiety, adverse childhood experiences, relationship violence, survivors of trauma and abuse, LGBTQ challenges, gender transition, sexual issues.
Hi! My name is Tricia. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with over 20 years experience in the counseling field. I provide unconditional acceptance for human struggle. I have extensive training and experience in trauma. I also work with with anxiety, depression and other mental health issues. I am trained in many therapeutic approaches. For you, that means I am able to assist in finding the right treatment modality. I stay abreast of the latest research and I stay eager to always learn new ways to help others. It is my passion to witness and nurture growth and healing.
Perhaps you have once more found yourself in a familiar space of pain. You have been here before and it has become unbearable at this point. The burdens that you carry are overwhelming, and you are feeling that who you have become a shell of who you once were. Maybe you haven't felt like yourself since you were a kid. You've tried to apply what you know in your mind to be true, but there's something that keeps that truth from being felt at your core. You long for healing and rest.
Perhaps you have once more found yourself in a familiar space of pain. You have been here before and it has become unbearable at this point. The burdens that you carry are overwhelming, and you are feeling that who you have become a shell of who you once were. Maybe you haven't felt like yourself since you were a kid. You've tried to apply what you know in your mind to be true, but there's something that keeps that truth from being felt at your core. You long for healing and rest.
Whether you are seeking support in managing chronic pain, coping with digestive issues, or navigating other medical symptoms, I am here to help and invite you to reach out.
Are you living with a chronic medical condition, such as chronic pelvic pain, digestive issues, or medically unexplained symptoms? I understand the unique emotional and psychological difficulties that can accompany these conditions, and I am here to support you on your journey towards better well-being. My name is Erica, and I am a dedicated, compassionate psychotherapist specializing in working with individuals who are navigating the complex emotional landscape of chronic medical conditions. I aim to provide you with a safe and non-judgmental space where you can openly express your thoughts, feelings, and concerns.
Whether you are seeking support in managing chronic pain, coping with digestive issues, or navigating other medical symptoms, I am here to help and invite you to reach out.
Are you living with a chronic medical condition, such as chronic pelvic pain, digestive issues, or medically unexplained symptoms? I understand the unique emotional and psychological difficulties that can accompany these conditions, and I am here to support you on your journey towards better well-being. My name is Erica, and I am a dedicated, compassionate psychotherapist specializing in working with individuals who are navigating the complex emotional landscape of chronic medical conditions. I aim to provide you with a safe and non-judgmental space where you can openly express your thoughts, feelings, and concerns.
As children we create beliefs about ourselves and the world around us that are a result of our interactions with our environment, our heredity and, our relationships with others. Everyday we reinforce those beliefs by our assumptions and our interpretation of events, even though those beliefs may no longer be accurate, may cause us pain, and may negatively impact our ability to function at optimum potential. Counseling and hypnotherapy facilitate awareness, change, empowerment and growth.
As children we create beliefs about ourselves and the world around us that are a result of our interactions with our environment, our heredity and, our relationships with others. Everyday we reinforce those beliefs by our assumptions and our interpretation of events, even though those beliefs may no longer be accurate, may cause us pain, and may negatively impact our ability to function at optimum potential. Counseling and hypnotherapy facilitate awareness, change, empowerment and growth.
You are not alone facing old wounds, current pain, or future worries.
Imagine feeling truly connected, experiencing genuine intimacy, and proud of your achievements. If you're a high achiever dealing with perfectionism, loneliness, or past abuse, I understand the weight you carry. You might be mourning a loss or grieving from chronic illness, and despite your accomplishments, something feels missing. You need to rebuild trust and intimacy in your relationships, process past trauma, and heal deep wounds. Your goal is to fully feel your emotions, reconnect with yourself, and find joy in everyday life. If this describes you, know that you are not alone. Remember, there is a path to healing!
You are not alone facing old wounds, current pain, or future worries.
Imagine feeling truly connected, experiencing genuine intimacy, and proud of your achievements. If you're a high achiever dealing with perfectionism, loneliness, or past abuse, I understand the weight you carry. You might be mourning a loss or grieving from chronic illness, and despite your accomplishments, something feels missing. You need to rebuild trust and intimacy in your relationships, process past trauma, and heal deep wounds. Your goal is to fully feel your emotions, reconnect with yourself, and find joy in everyday life. If this describes you, know that you are not alone. Remember, there is a path to healing!
Paul Acra is a licensed clinical social worker whose primary focus is working with adults and couples in the treatment of anxiety, depression, chronic pain, men's issues and relationship problems. He also has extensive experience working with adolescents. He received his master's degree in social work from the University of Kentucky.
Paul Acra is a licensed clinical social worker whose primary focus is working with adults and couples in the treatment of anxiety, depression, chronic pain, men's issues and relationship problems. He also has extensive experience working with adolescents. He received his master's degree in social work from the University of Kentucky.
With IFS, we’ll work together to heal the parts of yourself that carry pain, guiding you toward self-awareness, resil.
Hi, i'm so glad that you are here! My name is Blake and I am passionate about working with individuals who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from the life they want. If you're dealing with anxiety, depression, OCD, or trauma, and you're struggling to move forward, I'm here to help. You may be seeking peace, fulfillment, or a stronger sense of self, and you're ready to break free from the patterns holding you back. Whether it’s building healthier relationships, boosting self-confidence, or finding purpose, I’m here to support you on your journey.
With IFS, we’ll work together to heal the parts of yourself that carry pain, guiding you toward self-awareness, resil.
Hi, i'm so glad that you are here! My name is Blake and I am passionate about working with individuals who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from the life they want. If you're dealing with anxiety, depression, OCD, or trauma, and you're struggling to move forward, I'm here to help. You may be seeking peace, fulfillment, or a stronger sense of self, and you're ready to break free from the patterns holding you back. Whether it’s building healthier relationships, boosting self-confidence, or finding purpose, I’m here to support you on your journey.
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We each come from different backgrounds, with different stories and personalities. The best part of being you is being able to lean into those aspects that make you different. Life throws us obstacles like depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, chronic pain & illness, substance use disorders & addiction, grief & loss in order to create us. Using meaning-making, life transitions, and self discovery, you can develop a sense of self-love and empowerment through approaching yourself from the past, present and future. Focus on yourself & and develop a sense of self-love and empowerment.
We each come from different backgrounds, with different stories and personalities. The best part of being you is being able to lean into those aspects that make you different. Life throws us obstacles like depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, chronic pain & illness, substance use disorders & addiction, grief & loss in order to create us. Using meaning-making, life transitions, and self discovery, you can develop a sense of self-love and empowerment through approaching yourself from the past, present and future. Focus on yourself & and develop a sense of self-love and empowerment.
Ellen Livengood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lexington, KY 40508
I want to help you make meaningful and lasting changes in order to improve your quality of life. I enjoy working with adults who seek to deeper understand themselves and wish to gain increased self awareness. I also enjoy treating other therapists!
I want to help you make meaningful and lasting changes in order to improve your quality of life. I enjoy working with adults who seek to deeper understand themselves and wish to gain increased self awareness. I also enjoy treating other therapists!
Hello! Welcome to the first step in making change. I hope that you're proud of yourself for being here. I am a firm believer that therapy should be a safe and empathic space for exploring, healing, and feeling. I'm happy to offer that to each of my patients. Whether your goal is to take small steps to improve your overall wellbeing or work towards large life changes, I would love to join you in your journey.
Hello! Welcome to the first step in making change. I hope that you're proud of yourself for being here. I am a firm believer that therapy should be a safe and empathic space for exploring, healing, and feeling. I'm happy to offer that to each of my patients. Whether your goal is to take small steps to improve your overall wellbeing or work towards large life changes, I would love to join you in your journey.
Kara Fresh McMeekin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lexington, KY 40509
Therapy serves a unique purpose to each individual. I'm committed to helping you, your partner, or your family work towards the goals and individual hopes you identify as important to your life and relationships. I focus on creating an atmosphere that is safe and provides you with a place to share your story without fear of judgment. Therapy can help you find solutions and learn skills to help you cope with daily stresses, relational and marital problems, past trauma, job stress, grief and loss, etc. I can offer professional guidance and support as you identify and work towards your goals.
Therapy serves a unique purpose to each individual. I'm committed to helping you, your partner, or your family work towards the goals and individual hopes you identify as important to your life and relationships. I focus on creating an atmosphere that is safe and provides you with a place to share your story without fear of judgment. Therapy can help you find solutions and learn skills to help you cope with daily stresses, relational and marital problems, past trauma, job stress, grief and loss, etc. I can offer professional guidance and support as you identify and work towards your goals.
Gentle Spirit Therapy Services LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lexington, KY 40507
Hi, I'm Meghann, and I'm delighted you found my profile! Like Rumi, I believe "The wound is the place where the light enters." I shy away from pathologizing mental health symptoms and most enjoy assisting those gentle, curious spirits of the Bluegrass in accessing self-trust. Anxiety, depression, procrastination, obsessions, and trauma-based reactions all hold wisdom. Whatever experiences you've had in your life so far, I would love to help you unlock this wisdom for your own benefit.
Hi, I'm Meghann, and I'm delighted you found my profile! Like Rumi, I believe "The wound is the place where the light enters." I shy away from pathologizing mental health symptoms and most enjoy assisting those gentle, curious spirits of the Bluegrass in accessing self-trust. Anxiety, depression, procrastination, obsessions, and trauma-based reactions all hold wisdom. Whatever experiences you've had in your life so far, I would love to help you unlock this wisdom for your own benefit.
Linda Fentress
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MEd, LPCC
Verified Verified
Lexington, KY 40517
Hi, I'm Linda. In the counseling journey, I hope to come alongside you as you wrestle with the inherent difficulties and struggles associated with life. Damaged relationships, disappointments, insecurities, hurt,trauma, and anxieties... it all can be overwhelming and debilitating as times. But I believe healing is possible!
Hi, I'm Linda. In the counseling journey, I hope to come alongside you as you wrestle with the inherent difficulties and struggles associated with life. Damaged relationships, disappointments, insecurities, hurt,trauma, and anxieties... it all can be overwhelming and debilitating as times. But I believe healing is possible!
Devon Bowling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, OSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lexington, KY 40505
Life can feel like an overwhelming maze. Throw in fears about the unknown, low energy or mood, and the pressure to keep it together, and it can feel like the worst kind of obstacle course was dropped into that maze. Never mind the mixed information to “take a left!” or “go right!” It’s tough knowing what will actually be helpful when uncertainty or stress hit and you can’t focus on anything else. Or how to take the next step when you feel frazzled just by the thought of balancing of everything. And who actually knows how to navigate what it feels like to be side-swiped by medical anxiety or your new role as a caregiver?
Life can feel like an overwhelming maze. Throw in fears about the unknown, low energy or mood, and the pressure to keep it together, and it can feel like the worst kind of obstacle course was dropped into that maze. Never mind the mixed information to “take a left!” or “go right!” It’s tough knowing what will actually be helpful when uncertainty or stress hit and you can’t focus on anything else. Or how to take the next step when you feel frazzled just by the thought of balancing of everything. And who actually knows how to navigate what it feels like to be side-swiped by medical anxiety or your new role as a caregiver?
Lynette Slusher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Lexington, KY 40509 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor in Kentucky. I received my Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Morehead State University and my Master of Social Work from the University of Kentucky. I have experience working with adults and adolescents providing individual, couples, and Family therapy focusing on both mental health and chemical dependency issues.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor in Kentucky. I received my Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Morehead State University and my Master of Social Work from the University of Kentucky. I have experience working with adults and adolescents providing individual, couples, and Family therapy focusing on both mental health and chemical dependency issues.
Jessica C. Bollinger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Lexington, KY 40510
Anxious, worried, stressed, have present and past trauma's? I can help you feel the way you wish you could! Certified Daring Way Facilitator. Accelerated Resolution Therapy; Brainspotting; DNMS, EMDR, Imago Relationship Therapy, and NeuroFeedback. I love my work! I have studied ground breaking modalities that get my clients where they want to be. Peak performance in sport and business. Get to where you are your best! My office is in the back of my house and I live on a farm. My practice is about meeting you where you are, and getting you where you want to go. I am here for you.
Anxious, worried, stressed, have present and past trauma's? I can help you feel the way you wish you could! Certified Daring Way Facilitator. Accelerated Resolution Therapy; Brainspotting; DNMS, EMDR, Imago Relationship Therapy, and NeuroFeedback. I love my work! I have studied ground breaking modalities that get my clients where they want to be. Peak performance in sport and business. Get to where you are your best! My office is in the back of my house and I live on a farm. My practice is about meeting you where you are, and getting you where you want to go. I am here for you.
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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.