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Neli Goire
Pre-Licensed Professional, LCSWA
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27713  (Online Only)
Mi enfoque terapéutico se centra en el poder de la transformación personal. Como terapeuta, creo en la resiliencia innata de cada individuo y en la capacidad de superar los desafíos de la vida. Mi especialización abarca una amplia gama de áreas, desde el manejo de la ansiedad y la depresión hasta el apoyo en momentos de cambio y crecimiento. Mi objetivo es proporcionarte las herramientas y el apoyo necesarios para que puedas recuperar el control de tu vida y alcanzar una mayor satisfacción y bienestar. Tu bienestar es mi prioridad, y estoy comprometida a ayudarte en cada paso del camino hacia una vida más plena y significativa.
Mi enfoque terapéutico se centra en el poder de la transformación personal. Como terapeuta, creo en la resiliencia innata de cada individuo y en la capacidad de superar los desafíos de la vida. Mi especialización abarca una amplia gama de áreas, desde el manejo de la ansiedad y la depresión hasta el apoyo en momentos de cambio y crecimiento. Mi objetivo es proporcionarte las herramientas y el apoyo necesarios para que puedas recuperar el control de tu vida y alcanzar una mayor satisfacción y bienestar. Tu bienestar es mi prioridad, y estoy comprometida a ayudarte en cada paso del camino hacia una vida más plena y significativa.
(919) 873-3494 View (919) 873-3494
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Dr. Anne Baker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27701  (Online Only)
I work with adults only and specialize in treatment for chronic pain, complex trauma, anxiety, and grief. I especially enjoy supporting clients who have functional pain syndromes (e.g., fibromyalgia) and painful autoimmune diseases (e.g., lupus, MS, RA) alongside histories of trauma. Clients most frequently come into therapy with me expressing a desire to more deeply understand themselves and their sense of suffering, and to heal the burdens they carry. My job in that process is never to fix you or tell you what to do. Rather, it is to support you in discovering your own deep knowing about who you are and what you need to heal.
I work with adults only and specialize in treatment for chronic pain, complex trauma, anxiety, and grief. I especially enjoy supporting clients who have functional pain syndromes (e.g., fibromyalgia) and painful autoimmune diseases (e.g., lupus, MS, RA) alongside histories of trauma. Clients most frequently come into therapy with me expressing a desire to more deeply understand themselves and their sense of suffering, and to heal the burdens they carry. My job in that process is never to fix you or tell you what to do. Rather, it is to support you in discovering your own deep knowing about who you are and what you need to heal.
(919) 759-6056 View (919) 759-6056
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Sandra Painter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27704
Are you feeling overwhelmed, confused, down, or struggling in relationships with family, friends or significant others? Are you experiencing loss or dealing with chronic illness in you or a family member? We all face a variety of challenging situations, emotions relationships and events. I believe there are times people may want to clarify their thinking about a problem or take their management of a life challenge up a notch. I believe my job is to support people’s efforts to do that by listening and assisting people in leveraging their strengths.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, confused, down, or struggling in relationships with family, friends or significant others? Are you experiencing loss or dealing with chronic illness in you or a family member? We all face a variety of challenging situations, emotions relationships and events. I believe there are times people may want to clarify their thinking about a problem or take their management of a life challenge up a notch. I believe my job is to support people’s efforts to do that by listening and assisting people in leveraging their strengths.
(919) 766-2706 x24 View (919) 766-2706 x24
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Maria Rodriguez-Fischer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CPC
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27705
As your therapist I will work with you to resolve emotional and behavioral issues and assist you in reaching a sense of well-being. I provide services that range from therapy for anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and grief counseling to family counseling, couples' counseling and beyond. Coaching services are also offered. As your coach I work with you to accelerate your growth and expand and maximize your opportunities in areas such as personal, relationships, career, lifestyle, finances and other areas. Coaching is about designing a more desirable future for yourself.
As your therapist I will work with you to resolve emotional and behavioral issues and assist you in reaching a sense of well-being. I provide services that range from therapy for anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and grief counseling to family counseling, couples' counseling and beyond. Coaching services are also offered. As your coach I work with you to accelerate your growth and expand and maximize your opportunities in areas such as personal, relationships, career, lifestyle, finances and other areas. Coaching is about designing a more desirable future for yourself.
(919) 680-1017 View (919) 680-1017
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Karaleah Reichart
Counselor, MS, PhD, LCMHC, NCC, CIMHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27707  (Online Only)
Life can be hard when you're struggling with a big change, whether that be starting a new job, returning to school, or making a big move. It's even harder when you're struggling with anxiety or depression, unresolved trauma, identity concerns, or neurodiversity! Sometimes, it can feel like everything in life is working against you. Working together in therapy can be the first step toward making that burden more manageable, and I'm here to help.
Life can be hard when you're struggling with a big change, whether that be starting a new job, returning to school, or making a big move. It's even harder when you're struggling with anxiety or depression, unresolved trauma, identity concerns, or neurodiversity! Sometimes, it can feel like everything in life is working against you. Working together in therapy can be the first step toward making that burden more manageable, and I'm here to help.
(984) 229-8002 View (984) 229-8002
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Diana Marroquin
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27706
I’m Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in the Triangle with over a decade of providing individual and group mental health services in Spanish and English. I work with individuals experiencing trauma related symptoms, stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship difficulties, generational trauma, and immigration difficulties.
I’m Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in the Triangle with over a decade of providing individual and group mental health services in Spanish and English. I work with individuals experiencing trauma related symptoms, stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship difficulties, generational trauma, and immigration difficulties.
(919) 276-8507 View (919) 276-8507
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Silver Linings
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27705
I enjoy working with dully diagnosed clients, victims of violence, adults dealing with stress, anxiety, overwhelm, various traumas, depression, anxiety and so much more. I am an enthusiastic and outcome-based leader with the ability to assess needs, communicate challenges and develop solution focused interventions. I have extensive clinical training in motivational interviewing, strengths-based practice, family centered treatment and trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy.
I enjoy working with dully diagnosed clients, victims of violence, adults dealing with stress, anxiety, overwhelm, various traumas, depression, anxiety and so much more. I am an enthusiastic and outcome-based leader with the ability to assess needs, communicate challenges and develop solution focused interventions. I have extensive clinical training in motivational interviewing, strengths-based practice, family centered treatment and trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy.
(984) 333-5591 View (984) 333-5591
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Wilmarie Ríos Jaime
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27701
Not accepting new clients
A través de experiencias difíciles que has vivido, es posible que hayas llegado a creer que no puedes pedir ayuda o que sólo puedes confiar en ti misma. Quizás crees que ser vulnerable es peligroso o quizás tus emociones te hacen sentir fuera de control. Quizás has llegado al punto de desear un cambio. ¡Bienvenida! Mi trabajo terapéutico está profundamente basado en prácticas de sanación que promueven dignidad, justicia y autodeterminación. Me esfuerzo en crear un espacio cálido y libre de prejuicios, donde te puedas sentir empoderada a ser tal como eres y donde puedas obtener las herramientas necesarias para sanar.
A través de experiencias difíciles que has vivido, es posible que hayas llegado a creer que no puedes pedir ayuda o que sólo puedes confiar en ti misma. Quizás crees que ser vulnerable es peligroso o quizás tus emociones te hacen sentir fuera de control. Quizás has llegado al punto de desear un cambio. ¡Bienvenida! Mi trabajo terapéutico está profundamente basado en prácticas de sanación que promueven dignidad, justicia y autodeterminación. Me esfuerzo en crear un espacio cálido y libre de prejuicios, donde te puedas sentir empoderada a ser tal como eres y donde puedas obtener las herramientas necesarias para sanar.
(919) 689-4320 View (919) 689-4320
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Shanika Paylor
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27707  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Congratulations on embarking upon the next step in your journey! Each of these steps — every experience of bliss, fear, frustration, or sorrow — have all lead you to this very moment. The challenges and complexities of your day-to-day life may have lead you here. The traumas, losses, and heartaches of the past have, too. And while I would rather that each of us would be spared these experiences — it is my hope that I may have a chance to partner alongside you as you grow and, ideally, heal from each of them.
Congratulations on embarking upon the next step in your journey! Each of these steps — every experience of bliss, fear, frustration, or sorrow — have all lead you to this very moment. The challenges and complexities of your day-to-day life may have lead you here. The traumas, losses, and heartaches of the past have, too. And while I would rather that each of us would be spared these experiences — it is my hope that I may have a chance to partner alongside you as you grow and, ideally, heal from each of them.
(919) 323-3841 View (919) 323-3841

More Therapists Nearby

Photo of Jennifer Graves, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Durham, NC
Jennifer Graves
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Waitlist for new clients
As a psychotherapist and social worker, I strive to meet you where you are, with warmth, openness and curiosity. While training in modalities such as Emotion Focused Therapy, and Somatic Experiencing inform my practice, I take an unstructured, "big picture" approach to practicing psychotherapy. Often the crisis, life transition, or symptoms that bring people therapy are the "tip of the iceberg." I believe the most meaningful and lasting change can be facilitated if together we can look, with compassion, at the iceberg, or (rather) the complexities of the whole person and their past and present contexts and relationships.
As a psychotherapist and social worker, I strive to meet you where you are, with warmth, openness and curiosity. While training in modalities such as Emotion Focused Therapy, and Somatic Experiencing inform my practice, I take an unstructured, "big picture" approach to practicing psychotherapy. Often the crisis, life transition, or symptoms that bring people therapy are the "tip of the iceberg." I believe the most meaningful and lasting change can be facilitated if together we can look, with compassion, at the iceberg, or (rather) the complexities of the whole person and their past and present contexts and relationships.
(984) 237-2501 View (984) 237-2501
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Center for Sexual & Reproductive Health Psycholo
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514  (Online Only)
Wondering about the COVID-19 pandemic? You are not alone. For the duration of this public health crisis, DrSara will be offering SecureVideo appointments exclusively. Please visit my website at www.DrSara.com and click on Request and Appointment. All locations are closed but SecureVideo appointments are available. Choose your time and the secure platform will send instructions. SecureVideo uses the Zoom platform and is easy to use and confidential. DrSara holds an e-passport from ASBPP PsyPact and can treat anyone in AZ, CO, DE, GA, IL, MO, NE, NH, NV, OK, PA, TX, or UT as well as NC, VA, and DC.
Wondering about the COVID-19 pandemic? You are not alone. For the duration of this public health crisis, DrSara will be offering SecureVideo appointments exclusively. Please visit my website at www.DrSara.com and click on Request and Appointment. All locations are closed but SecureVideo appointments are available. Choose your time and the secure platform will send instructions. SecureVideo uses the Zoom platform and is easy to use and confidential. DrSara holds an e-passport from ASBPP PsyPact and can treat anyone in AZ, CO, DE, GA, IL, MO, NE, NH, NV, OK, PA, TX, or UT as well as NC, VA, and DC.
(540) 802-4989 View (540) 802-4989

Online Therapists

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Kimberly Lillig
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27612  (Online Only)
¿Tiene preocupaciones persistentes, tiene problemas con los límites, siempre se siente estancado o triste o está atormentado por traumas pasados? Estoy listo para ayudarlo en su viaje de sanación y podemos trabajar juntos para desenredar los problemas no resueltos en su vida. Sin embargo, sobre todo, la escucha compasiva es el primer sello distintivo de mi práctica. Para sentirse lo suficientemente seguro como para hacer cambios, primero debe sentir que realmente lo han escuchado sin juzgarlo al expresar sus inquietudes. Este es el ambiente que crearemos juntos.
¿Tiene preocupaciones persistentes, tiene problemas con los límites, siempre se siente estancado o triste o está atormentado por traumas pasados? Estoy listo para ayudarlo en su viaje de sanación y podemos trabajar juntos para desenredar los problemas no resueltos en su vida. Sin embargo, sobre todo, la escucha compasiva es el primer sello distintivo de mi práctica. Para sentirse lo suficientemente seguro como para hacer cambios, primero debe sentir que realmente lo han escuchado sin juzgarlo al expresar sus inquietudes. Este es el ambiente que crearemos juntos.
(919) 646-2672 View (919) 646-2672
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Jairo Orellana
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW CP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27602  (Online Only)
En Healing2Harmony, Jairo ofrece servicios terapéuticos de prestigio y alta calidad. Más de 10 años de ayudar a los clientes a sanar de traumas, depresión, ansiedad y miedos o problemas en general. ¿Estás ansioso o te sientes deprimido? ¿Necesitas ayuda para encontrar la felicidad? Jairo se especializó en ayudar a mis clientes a sanar de su vida de trauma y ciertos abusos que habían soportado en su vida. Si necesita ayuda para encontrar motivación, se siente triste, ansioso o tiene problemas para adaptarse a una nueva situación. Sanemos juntos.
En Healing2Harmony, Jairo ofrece servicios terapéuticos de prestigio y alta calidad. Más de 10 años de ayudar a los clientes a sanar de traumas, depresión, ansiedad y miedos o problemas en general. ¿Estás ansioso o te sientes deprimido? ¿Necesitas ayuda para encontrar la felicidad? Jairo se especializó en ayudar a mis clientes a sanar de su vida de trauma y ciertos abusos que habían soportado en su vida. Si necesita ayuda para encontrar motivación, se siente triste, ansioso o tiene problemas para adaptarse a una nueva situación. Sanemos juntos.
(252) 765-4146 View (252) 765-4146
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Marisol Pérez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27518  (Online Only)
¿Has probado todas las cosas y sigues sin sentir alivio? ¿Está buscando algo diferente a la terapia de conversación tradicional? ¿Ha tenido dificultades para encontrar un terapeuta? La búsqueda de apoyo puede se agotadora. Encontrar el terapeuta adecuado para usted es importante. Yo ofrexco un entorno un ambiente colaborativo, cálido y sin prejuicios donde puede sentirse seguro y escuchado. Si está listo para ser observado y apoyado, durante su viaje para encontrar la paz, ha venido al lugar correcto. Ofrezco un espacio de curación inclusivo, holístico, centrado en el trauma y antiopresivo.
¿Has probado todas las cosas y sigues sin sentir alivio? ¿Está buscando algo diferente a la terapia de conversación tradicional? ¿Ha tenido dificultades para encontrar un terapeuta? La búsqueda de apoyo puede se agotadora. Encontrar el terapeuta adecuado para usted es importante. Yo ofrexco un entorno un ambiente colaborativo, cálido y sin prejuicios donde puede sentirse seguro y escuchado. Si está listo para ser observado y apoyado, durante su viaje para encontrar la paz, ha venido al lugar correcto. Ofrezco un espacio de curación inclusivo, holístico, centrado en el trauma y antiopresivo.
(919) 899-4901 View (919) 899-4901
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William (Stacey) Steck
Marriage & Family Therapist, MDiv, MA
Verified Verified
Winston Salem, NC 27103
No es algo que nos guste admitir, pero a veces simplemente necesitamos un poquito de ayuda en organizar nuestros pensamientos, emociones, relaciones, y problemas. De hecho, si ya lo hubiera resuelto por si mismo o misma, no estaria aqui buscando un terapeuta! En mis mas de viente años de experiencia como pastor, que complementan mi práctica de terapia, he visto personas de todas edades, parejas do todo tipo, y familias de varias configuraciones enfrentar sus retos, y como un poco de esfuerzo puede hacer grandes cambios. Lo mas importante es reconocer que no hay nada inherentemente malo con usted. Simplemente necesita un apoyo.
No es algo que nos guste admitir, pero a veces simplemente necesitamos un poquito de ayuda en organizar nuestros pensamientos, emociones, relaciones, y problemas. De hecho, si ya lo hubiera resuelto por si mismo o misma, no estaria aqui buscando un terapeuta! En mis mas de viente años de experiencia como pastor, que complementan mi práctica de terapia, he visto personas de todas edades, parejas do todo tipo, y familias de varias configuraciones enfrentar sus retos, y como un poco de esfuerzo puede hacer grandes cambios. Lo mas importante es reconocer que no hay nada inherentemente malo con usted. Simplemente necesita un apoyo.
(704) 327-0562 View (704) 327-0562
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Cristina Snipes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27613  (Online Only)
Con más de 15 años de experiencia terapéutica y una maestría en trabajo social, le proporcionaré un ambiente de apoyo, relajado y cómodo, arraigado en un enfoque colaborativo. Creo firmemente en trabajar juntos hacia su crecimiento personal dirigiéndolo a través del proceso terapéutico. Al ofrecer un cuidado amable y compasivo en cada paso del camino, aliviaré el desalentador proceso de comenzar y continuar la terapia individual, resultando en el crecimiento que usted desea.
Con más de 15 años de experiencia terapéutica y una maestría en trabajo social, le proporcionaré un ambiente de apoyo, relajado y cómodo, arraigado en un enfoque colaborativo. Creo firmemente en trabajar juntos hacia su crecimiento personal dirigiéndolo a través del proceso terapéutico. Al ofrecer un cuidado amable y compasivo en cada paso del camino, aliviaré el desalentador proceso de comenzar y continuar la terapia individual, resultando en el crecimiento que usted desea.
(919) 351-6924 View (919) 351-6924
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Jessica Cuttance at Nourish Carolina Counseling
Counselor, MS, LCMHC, CYT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27609
Hay momentos en que la vida te manda sorpresas que suceden sin ninguna advertencia. Ya sea que estos cambios o sorpresas sean positivos o negativos, la etapa cambiante siempre necesita de un estímulo positivo para ayudarte aceptar el cambio o darnos fortaleza para ser parte de el cambio. Juntos, tu y yo podemos ayudarte a sobrepasar esas sorpresas de la vida y mas bien aprovechar la oportunidad para hacer un cambio y atreverte a brillar de adentro hacia afuera mas que nunca. Tu no estas solo - yo te puedo ayudar.
Hay momentos en que la vida te manda sorpresas que suceden sin ninguna advertencia. Ya sea que estos cambios o sorpresas sean positivos o negativos, la etapa cambiante siempre necesita de un estímulo positivo para ayudarte aceptar el cambio o darnos fortaleza para ser parte de el cambio. Juntos, tu y yo podemos ayudarte a sobrepasar esas sorpresas de la vida y mas bien aprovechar la oportunidad para hacer un cambio y atreverte a brillar de adentro hacia afuera mas que nunca. Tu no estas solo - yo te puedo ayudar.
(919) 533-4552 View (919) 533-4552
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Carolina Counseling and Therapeutic Solutions
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LPC-A, LCAS-A, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27615
I specialize in treating the emotional effect of physical pain, addiction, chronic health conditions and losses including divorce, infertility, job loss.
Providing safety for you to talk about what's on your mind is important to me. Whether this is the first time you've sought help or you've been in therapy before, I can help you cope with your life in meaningful ways. I work collaboratively with you toward your goals. Your courage and desire for change coupled with my compassion and experience helps you to make improvements in your life. Together we will develop goals which can become a long term plan of action. I will help you create a plan for a better future.
I specialize in treating the emotional effect of physical pain, addiction, chronic health conditions and losses including divorce, infertility, job loss.
Providing safety for you to talk about what's on your mind is important to me. Whether this is the first time you've sought help or you've been in therapy before, I can help you cope with your life in meaningful ways. I work collaboratively with you toward your goals. Your courage and desire for change coupled with my compassion and experience helps you to make improvements in your life. Together we will develop goals which can become a long term plan of action. I will help you create a plan for a better future.
(919) 888-4531 View (919) 888-4531
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Luz Velez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27608  (Online Only)
Welcome, looking for someone that is warm, direct and knowledgeable. You found it! I obtained my MSW in 2013, from Rhode Island College. Following my graduation, I worked at a Psychiatric Residential Facility where I learned the benefits of ACT, CBT, TF-CBT and DBT modalities. In 2015, I moved to Mecklenburg County Public Health, where I worked alongside CMPD providing therapeutic support to families that experienced acute and prolonged trauma exposure. During my tenure in Public Health Department, I honed my skills in somatic approach, such as EMDR and Brainspotting, to help the individual improve their mental health.
Welcome, looking for someone that is warm, direct and knowledgeable. You found it! I obtained my MSW in 2013, from Rhode Island College. Following my graduation, I worked at a Psychiatric Residential Facility where I learned the benefits of ACT, CBT, TF-CBT and DBT modalities. In 2015, I moved to Mecklenburg County Public Health, where I worked alongside CMPD providing therapeutic support to families that experienced acute and prolonged trauma exposure. During my tenure in Public Health Department, I honed my skills in somatic approach, such as EMDR and Brainspotting, to help the individual improve their mental health.
(704) 286-8113 View (704) 286-8113
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YOU-Turn Counseling, PLLC
Verified Verified
Garner, NC 27529
YOU-Turn Counseling is here to help YOU! Our practice has proudly served the community for ten years. Our counselors have extensive training and experience to help treat individuals of all ages: adults, teens, and children. We offer online counseling or in person sessions. Our professional staff are all licensed and excel in treating a variety of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and parenting struggles. We conduct ADHD evaluations. Our counselors are genuine in cultivating authentic therapeutic connections to help promote change. Let us help YOU to be your best version of self!
YOU-Turn Counseling is here to help YOU! Our practice has proudly served the community for ten years. Our counselors have extensive training and experience to help treat individuals of all ages: adults, teens, and children. We offer online counseling or in person sessions. Our professional staff are all licensed and excel in treating a variety of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and parenting struggles. We conduct ADHD evaluations. Our counselors are genuine in cultivating authentic therapeutic connections to help promote change. Let us help YOU to be your best version of self!
(919) 879-2292 View (919) 879-2292
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.