Therapists in Austin, TX
Eden Davisson, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
Caseload Currently FULL. I will update when I have openings through telehealth and in person visits. I have been providing psychotherapy and behavioral health counseling to diverse population of adults with a full spectrum of emotional and psychological needs since 2010. I have witnessed many of my clients progress and graduate out of counseling after we have worked together on anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship distress, chronic pain, health behaviors, compulsions, and mild addiction.
Caseload Currently FULL. I will update when I have openings through telehealth and in person visits. I have been providing psychotherapy and behavioral health counseling to diverse population of adults with a full spectrum of emotional and psychological needs since 2010. I have witnessed many of my clients progress and graduate out of counseling after we have worked together on anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship distress, chronic pain, health behaviors, compulsions, and mild addiction.
Counselors of Texas
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78705
Counselors Of Texas/Side by Side Wellness Center is one of the largest private counseling groups in Central Texas with offices located in Austin Killeen and Round Rock. Our services include individual therapy, marital and family counseling, group therapy, psychological and educational testing, Christian counseling, educational assessments, chemical dependency counseling, vocational counseling and play therapy. We work with children, adolescents and adults.
Counselors Of Texas/Side by Side Wellness Center is one of the largest private counseling groups in Central Texas with offices located in Austin Killeen and Round Rock. Our services include individual therapy, marital and family counseling, group therapy, psychological and educational testing, Christian counseling, educational assessments, chemical dependency counseling, vocational counseling and play therapy. We work with children, adolescents and adults.
Shantel Mackey
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
In a world where so many feel alone in their suffering, I do my best to offer a safe space of acceptance. Research shows that processing feelings and events works best when processed interpersonally. Therapy is a worthy investment. When people invest in themselves emotionally and psychologically, they tend to reap the rewards of improved mood, healthier relationships, better overall health, and more occupational/creative success.
In a world where so many feel alone in their suffering, I do my best to offer a safe space of acceptance. Research shows that processing feelings and events works best when processed interpersonally. Therapy is a worthy investment. When people invest in themselves emotionally and psychologically, they tend to reap the rewards of improved mood, healthier relationships, better overall health, and more occupational/creative success.
Maria Garza
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78744
I am a multicultural, multilingual, Latina Clinical Social Worker, who is deeply committed to providing a safe, strength-based, client-centered, empowering environment, where we can collaboratively work to increase your emotional wellbeing by supporting and guiding you on your unique emotional healing journey.
I am a multicultural, multilingual, Latina Clinical Social Worker, who is deeply committed to providing a safe, strength-based, client-centered, empowering environment, where we can collaboratively work to increase your emotional wellbeing by supporting and guiding you on your unique emotional healing journey.
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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.