Chronic Pain Therapists in Whispering Pines, NC

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Amy Phariss
Counselor, MS, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
Whispering Pines, NC 28327
Are you sick of feeling anxious and overwhelmed? Do you wonder where your energy has gone? Is it difficult to make decisions or plan for future goals? Are your relationships suffering? I work with clients every day who answer yes to these questions. They are anxious and overwhelmed. They are living with grief and sadness. They struggle with relationships (parenting, marriage, partners, friendships, work). Some live with chronic pain; many are burned out.
Are you sick of feeling anxious and overwhelmed? Do you wonder where your energy has gone? Is it difficult to make decisions or plan for future goals? Are your relationships suffering? I work with clients every day who answer yes to these questions. They are anxious and overwhelmed. They are living with grief and sadness. They struggle with relationships (parenting, marriage, partners, friendships, work). Some live with chronic pain; many are burned out.
(910) 725-5945 View (910) 725-5945
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Suzanne Gabrielle Martin
Psychologist, PsyD, ABPP, MPH
Verified Verified
Whispering Pines, NC 28327  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My approach to therapy is rooted in empathy, respect, and collaboration. I believe that each person's story is unique, and I am here to provide a safe and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Together, we will work towards understanding your concerns, identifying your strengths, and developing effective coping strategies. I understand that seeking therapy can be both exciting and daunting. Whether you are dealing with specific challenges, facing a life transition, or simply seeking personal growth, I am committed to supporting you throughout this process. I value the therapeutic relat
My approach to therapy is rooted in empathy, respect, and collaboration. I believe that each person's story is unique, and I am here to provide a safe and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Together, we will work towards understanding your concerns, identifying your strengths, and developing effective coping strategies. I understand that seeking therapy can be both exciting and daunting. Whether you are dealing with specific challenges, facing a life transition, or simply seeking personal growth, I am committed to supporting you throughout this process. I value the therapeutic relat
(910) 541-8170 View (910) 541-8170
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Lotus Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
Whispering Pines, NC 28327
I enjoy working with teens and adults on issues related to anger, ADHD, adjustments, depression, anxiety, PTSD and self-esteem. Teaching teens how to cope in this often times chaotic world is a passion of mine, but I also enjoy working with adults and teaching them how to decrease distorted thinking and create a life they love living. Self-awareness, self-regulation, self-soothing, and self-determination are fundamentally important for healing and I ask the questions that will help you understand your own barriers and teach you the skills that will empower you to change.
I enjoy working with teens and adults on issues related to anger, ADHD, adjustments, depression, anxiety, PTSD and self-esteem. Teaching teens how to cope in this often times chaotic world is a passion of mine, but I also enjoy working with adults and teaching them how to decrease distorted thinking and create a life they love living. Self-awareness, self-regulation, self-soothing, and self-determination are fundamentally important for healing and I ask the questions that will help you understand your own barriers and teach you the skills that will empower you to change.
(910) 335-2531 View (910) 335-2531
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Carolina Counseling Services - Southern Pines, NC
Counselor, LCMHCS
Verified Verified
Whispering Pines, NC 28327
Life can be challenging, therapy can help. Our independently contracted therapists work with couples, adults, teens and children to get to where they want to be. We contract with friendly, experienced, licensed clinicians with different specialties who are able to help. Our Southern Pines and Pinehurst offices are warm and welcoming, allowing you to feel at home when meeting with your therapist. Please visit the website for detailed information on how we may assist you: www.CarolinaCounselingServices.com.
Life can be challenging, therapy can help. Our independently contracted therapists work with couples, adults, teens and children to get to where they want to be. We contract with friendly, experienced, licensed clinicians with different specialties who are able to help. Our Southern Pines and Pinehurst offices are warm and welcoming, allowing you to feel at home when meeting with your therapist. Please visit the website for detailed information on how we may assist you: www.CarolinaCounselingServices.com.
(910) 725-6336 View (910) 725-6336

More Therapists Nearby

Photo of Rachel Garfield, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Whispering Pines, NC
Rachel Garfield
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Southern Pines, NC 28387
All pain creates stress which intensifies the pain, becoming a vicious cycle that can lead to anxiety and depression, disruptive relations with others, and despair.
If you are feeling stuck or alone, we will collaborate to find the best approach for you. I’m Psychoanalytic/Attachment based and believe in balance between insight and action. I specialize in the treatment of trauma, chronic pain, anxiety, addiction and relationships with adults with the goal of healing the client's relationship within themselves and with others. We will work through your past to free you in the present. If you feel isolated, or trapped in the same repetitive, negative patterns or relationships there is a solution and there is hope. We will work together so that you can find Joy and be free to move forward.
All pain creates stress which intensifies the pain, becoming a vicious cycle that can lead to anxiety and depression, disruptive relations with others, and despair.
If you are feeling stuck or alone, we will collaborate to find the best approach for you. I’m Psychoanalytic/Attachment based and believe in balance between insight and action. I specialize in the treatment of trauma, chronic pain, anxiety, addiction and relationships with adults with the goal of healing the client's relationship within themselves and with others. We will work through your past to free you in the present. If you feel isolated, or trapped in the same repetitive, negative patterns or relationships there is a solution and there is hope. We will work together so that you can find Joy and be free to move forward.
(919) 535-4925 View (919) 535-4925
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Online Teletherapy For Asheville North Carolina Martha Watson
PhD, CAMS-II
Verified Verified
Pinehurst, NC 28374
Navigate life challenges, battling stress, cancer, grief or loss, chronic conditions (migraines, pain), illness, healing anxiety, trauma, IBS or childs anger/stress.
Feeling overwhelmed by trauma, IBS/anxiety, or your child's anger? The COVID-19 pandemic has undeniably increased stress and anxiety, impacting both adults and children's mental and physical well-being. A holistic approach that combines CBT, mindfulness, and mind-body medicine offers evidence-based methods for lasting results. This comprehensive approach addresses a wide range of stress challenges, helping you cope, restore your health & handle life transitions. It tackles stress triggers like fear, negative emotions & feeling overwhelmed. Book your complimentary online consultation today for a drug free positive coping strategy.
Navigate life challenges, battling stress, cancer, grief or loss, chronic conditions (migraines, pain), illness, healing anxiety, trauma, IBS or childs anger/stress.
Feeling overwhelmed by trauma, IBS/anxiety, or your child's anger? The COVID-19 pandemic has undeniably increased stress and anxiety, impacting both adults and children's mental and physical well-being. A holistic approach that combines CBT, mindfulness, and mind-body medicine offers evidence-based methods for lasting results. This comprehensive approach addresses a wide range of stress challenges, helping you cope, restore your health & handle life transitions. It tackles stress triggers like fear, negative emotions & feeling overwhelmed. Book your complimentary online consultation today for a drug free positive coping strategy.
(828) 888-0944 View (828) 888-0944
Photo of Fayetteville Neurofeedback, PLLC, Counselor in Whispering Pines, NC
Fayetteville Neurofeedback, PLLC
Counselor, MRC, CRC, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
Southern Pines, NC 28387
Many of our clients have diagnoses of depression, generalized anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, ADD, OCD, migraines, chronic pain, or just want to maximize their concentration either in academia, sports, or in their professional roles.
Many of our clients have diagnoses of depression, generalized anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, ADD, OCD, migraines, chronic pain, or just want to maximize their concentration either in academia, sports, or in their professional roles.
(910) 634-3046 View (910) 634-3046
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Ellen Boohar
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southern Pines, NC 28387
I'm a Licensed Psychologist specializing in helping individuals who are coping with anxiety, trauma and PTSD, and chronic illness.
Are you tired of feeling tired and frustrated? Does your anxiety seem to overwhelm you and make it difficult to live your life? You may have gone through some pretty stressful situations but now you are finding yourself unable to cope with just the small problems. You've tried your best to get over this, but the feelings just won't go away. Therapy can help you to get past this stuck place and create a life worth living. You can learn to manage these intense emotions and start doing the things that you love again. You can learn to look at the past with a fresh lens and to develop a new hope for the future.
I'm a Licensed Psychologist specializing in helping individuals who are coping with anxiety, trauma and PTSD, and chronic illness.
Are you tired of feeling tired and frustrated? Does your anxiety seem to overwhelm you and make it difficult to live your life? You may have gone through some pretty stressful situations but now you are finding yourself unable to cope with just the small problems. You've tried your best to get over this, but the feelings just won't go away. Therapy can help you to get past this stuck place and create a life worth living. You can learn to manage these intense emotions and start doing the things that you love again. You can learn to look at the past with a fresh lens and to develop a new hope for the future.
(910) 773-3411 View (910) 773-3411
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Cindy W Hickman
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Southern Pines, NC 28387
Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed with life, exhausted, anxious, or depressed? Have you experienced a stressful or traumatic life event? Perhaps you struggle with a chronic illness. Maybe you struggle with a difficult child or teen. Or maybe your partner has been unfaithful. Are you tired of feeling isolated and hopeless? You want- no, you need- things to change, but you don’t where to begin. Asking for help can be one of the most difficulty things to do, but I would be honored to help you discover your inner strength and begin your journey to healing and being who you are meant to be.
Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed with life, exhausted, anxious, or depressed? Have you experienced a stressful or traumatic life event? Perhaps you struggle with a chronic illness. Maybe you struggle with a difficult child or teen. Or maybe your partner has been unfaithful. Are you tired of feeling isolated and hopeless? You want- no, you need- things to change, but you don’t where to begin. Asking for help can be one of the most difficulty things to do, but I would be honored to help you discover your inner strength and begin your journey to healing and being who you are meant to be.
(984) 234-5683 View (984) 234-5683
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Enlightened Hearts Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Carthage, NC 28327
My experiences include over a decade of work in the medical system where I assisted patients, families, and caregivers dealing with grief, chronic illness, trauma, life-transitions and caregiver burnout.
Does something feel off in your life? Do your struggles include anxiety, depression, past traumas, or low self-esteem? Are you ready to begin the journey of healing, self-acceptance, and calmness in your life? I believe we heal when we are heard. Reach out and let's begin that process together to find relief, joy, peace of mind, and the ability to thrive! We will use techniques to access your inner, highest self because that's who you really are!
My experiences include over a decade of work in the medical system where I assisted patients, families, and caregivers dealing with grief, chronic illness, trauma, life-transitions and caregiver burnout.
Does something feel off in your life? Do your struggles include anxiety, depression, past traumas, or low self-esteem? Are you ready to begin the journey of healing, self-acceptance, and calmness in your life? I believe we heal when we are heard. Reach out and let's begin that process together to find relief, joy, peace of mind, and the ability to thrive! We will use techniques to access your inner, highest self because that's who you really are!
(910) 807-8047 View (910) 807-8047
Photo of Nicole L. Davis, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Whispering Pines, NC
Nicole L. Davis
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS, CSI
Verified Verified
Pinehurst, NC 28370
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy to people experiencing a variety of mental health, substance use, or relationship concerns. I utilize a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and other modalities to assist clients in addressing concerns including, but not limited to, addiction, depression, anxiety, personality issues, domestic violence, and trauma. I am also certified as a Clinical Supervisor Intern through the NCASPPB. I provide ongoing supervision to other addictions professionals.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy to people experiencing a variety of mental health, substance use, or relationship concerns. I utilize a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and other modalities to assist clients in addressing concerns including, but not limited to, addiction, depression, anxiety, personality issues, domestic violence, and trauma. I am also certified as a Clinical Supervisor Intern through the NCASPPB. I provide ongoing supervision to other addictions professionals.
(919) 626-3910 View (919) 626-3910
Photo of Amy Trousdale, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Whispering Pines, NC
Amy Trousdale
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cameron, NC 28326
Let’s sit down together and start changing your narrative to reflect the best version of you. Navigating through life can be stressful and difficult however you do not have to walk this path alone. Through identifying negative thought patterns or learning how old behavior patterns have not always served you well, I am confident we can get you on a path to a brighter future.
Let’s sit down together and start changing your narrative to reflect the best version of you. Navigating through life can be stressful and difficult however you do not have to walk this path alone. Through identifying negative thought patterns or learning how old behavior patterns have not always served you well, I am confident we can get you on a path to a brighter future.
(919) 759-5291 View (919) 759-5291
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Laureen Belle Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Carthage, NC 28327
Welcome. Are you experiencing difficulties with relationships, children, spirituality, sex, or work? It often happens that many of us need a little help now and then. In my years of practice, I've seen how depression and anxiety can affect people's lives and can cause a great deal of guilt and frustration. Life is a journey, both joyous and painful. I believe that no one purposely tries to mess up their life, however, once caught up in our own situations we often cannot see the "forest for the trees", making it difficult to see things any differently during stressfull times.
Welcome. Are you experiencing difficulties with relationships, children, spirituality, sex, or work? It often happens that many of us need a little help now and then. In my years of practice, I've seen how depression and anxiety can affect people's lives and can cause a great deal of guilt and frustration. Life is a journey, both joyous and painful. I believe that no one purposely tries to mess up their life, however, once caught up in our own situations we often cannot see the "forest for the trees", making it difficult to see things any differently during stressfull times.
(919) 794-8245 View (919) 794-8245
Lotus Care Psychological Services PLLC
Psychologist, PsyD , HSP-P
Verified Verified
Pinehurst, NC 28374
Lotus Care Psychological Services was established in 2022 in the Fayetteville area by Dr. Alina Contino. At Lotus Care Psychological Services we support, diagnose and empower, children, individuals and families living with the challenges of mental health conditions and disabilities. Lotus Care will provide you with resources and service referrals to help you grow in wisdom, knowledge and understanding. We want to promote your self awareness in order to treat and help you manage your life challenges the best way possible.
Lotus Care Psychological Services was established in 2022 in the Fayetteville area by Dr. Alina Contino. At Lotus Care Psychological Services we support, diagnose and empower, children, individuals and families living with the challenges of mental health conditions and disabilities. Lotus Care will provide you with resources and service referrals to help you grow in wisdom, knowledge and understanding. We want to promote your self awareness in order to treat and help you manage your life challenges the best way possible.
(910) 812-9475 View (910) 812-9475
Photo of Divine Wellness Therapeutic Center, Licensed Professional Counselor in Whispering Pines, NC
Divine Wellness Therapeutic Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Pinehurst, NC 28374
Life can be hard sometimes. At times we have no idea how to get through what we are going through. It is okay to ask for help. Here at Divine Wellness Therapeutic Center, we believe in giving you a safe, non-judgmental environment to walk the journey of healing. "Facilitating the Healing of Invisible Wounds". We have an interdisciplinary team of Clinical Mental Health Therapists, Marriage and Family Therapists, Social Workers, Massage Therapists and Play Therapy Certified Therapists ready to guide you through any situation that you are facing.
Life can be hard sometimes. At times we have no idea how to get through what we are going through. It is okay to ask for help. Here at Divine Wellness Therapeutic Center, we believe in giving you a safe, non-judgmental environment to walk the journey of healing. "Facilitating the Healing of Invisible Wounds". We have an interdisciplinary team of Clinical Mental Health Therapists, Marriage and Family Therapists, Social Workers, Massage Therapists and Play Therapy Certified Therapists ready to guide you through any situation that you are facing.
(910) 776-2445 View (910) 776-2445
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Heather Tippens
Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Southern Pines, NC 28387  (Online Only)
Accepting New Clients! Life is busy, it can feel that there is never enough time in the day to take care of our own needs. Balancing work, family, and all of life’s unexpected curveballs is challenging and can leave us feeling overwhelmed, frustrated and discouraged. To become our best self, we need to take the time to make ourselves a priority. Working closely with a supportive therapist can aid in developing a more confident, excited and secure sense of self.
Accepting New Clients! Life is busy, it can feel that there is never enough time in the day to take care of our own needs. Balancing work, family, and all of life’s unexpected curveballs is challenging and can leave us feeling overwhelmed, frustrated and discouraged. To become our best self, we need to take the time to make ourselves a priority. Working closely with a supportive therapist can aid in developing a more confident, excited and secure sense of self.
(910) 613-9491 View (910) 613-9491
Photo of Eva Marie Jones, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Whispering Pines, NC
Eva Marie Jones
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, LCAS-A
Verified Verified
Southern Pines, NC 28387  (Online Only)
Anxiety and depression is most common among mental illnesses however is considered as treatable. The good news is you don't have to live life weighed down in fear. The goal is to live life without letting life live you. This can be accomplished by freeing yourself from past trauma, recognizing who you are and realizing that you are worth having a successful, productive and mostly a joyful life. Yes, there can be freedom and joy in your journey. Joy comes from within (your gifts and talents) and are often covered up by fear and worry. When you decide to put anxiety and depression where they belong and make changes, joy will come.
Anxiety and depression is most common among mental illnesses however is considered as treatable. The good news is you don't have to live life weighed down in fear. The goal is to live life without letting life live you. This can be accomplished by freeing yourself from past trauma, recognizing who you are and realizing that you are worth having a successful, productive and mostly a joyful life. Yes, there can be freedom and joy in your journey. Joy comes from within (your gifts and talents) and are often covered up by fear and worry. When you decide to put anxiety and depression where they belong and make changes, joy will come.
(910) 387-1412 View (910) 387-1412
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Cast Away Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Southern Pines, NC 28387  (Online Only)
Here at Cast Away Therapy I am currently offering online sessions while working on adding Equine Assisted Therapy to my new farm in Camden, SC. We believe in helping people through therapy. Equine Assisted Therapy utilizes horses for emotional growth and learning. The modality is experiential which means participants learn about themselves and others by participating in activities with the horses and processing their experience as it relates to them. We also offer Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused, Mindfulness, and Positive Exposure Therapy. Email us: castawayequinetherapy@gmail
Here at Cast Away Therapy I am currently offering online sessions while working on adding Equine Assisted Therapy to my new farm in Camden, SC. We believe in helping people through therapy. Equine Assisted Therapy utilizes horses for emotional growth and learning. The modality is experiential which means participants learn about themselves and others by participating in activities with the horses and processing their experience as it relates to them. We also offer Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused, Mindfulness, and Positive Exposure Therapy. Email us: castawayequinetherapy@gmail
(910) 542-8593 View (910) 542-8593
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Norma Moody Faulk
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, LCAS
Verified Verified
Southern Pines, NC 28387
Having the life you want is absolutely possible. Relationships improve when people learn better communication skills - i.e. Learning to speak so you are heard, and listen to understand - better communication skills will improve your quality of life. It's not that complicated. We all need somewhere to stay, somewhere to go, something to do and someone to love. If key parts of your life are missing or not working, let's get together and create a plan just for you. Email me today to get the ball rolling. See you Soon!
Having the life you want is absolutely possible. Relationships improve when people learn better communication skills - i.e. Learning to speak so you are heard, and listen to understand - better communication skills will improve your quality of life. It's not that complicated. We all need somewhere to stay, somewhere to go, something to do and someone to love. If key parts of your life are missing or not working, let's get together and create a plan just for you. Email me today to get the ball rolling. See you Soon!
(910) 363-2507 View (910) 363-2507
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Jennifer Wright
Counselor, MRC, CRC, LPCA
Verified Verified
Southern Pines, NC 28388
If today is the day that you want to regain control of your life, then contact me so we, as a partnership, can begin. I use methods of empowerment and self awareness to assist you achieve your goals, whether it is better relationships, career changes, or just understanding yourself on a different level. Call me today so that we can begin your new journey!
If today is the day that you want to regain control of your life, then contact me so we, as a partnership, can begin. I use methods of empowerment and self awareness to assist you achieve your goals, whether it is better relationships, career changes, or just understanding yourself on a different level. Call me today so that we can begin your new journey!
(919) 736-6932 View (919) 736-6932

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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.