Chronic Pain Therapists in San Antonio, TX
Allison Ray Benavides
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78209 (Online Only)
My Clients are often coping w/chronic pain or illness, caregiver fatigue, grief, trauma, depression, anxiety/panic, getting older or low self worth.
If you are in pain & feel left out of life, I could be a good fit for you. If you watch everyone else wondering "what am I doing wrong?" "when will it be my turn?" Often we withdraw when we don't feel well, even when longing for connection. Sometimes we are coping w/a medical condition, in addition to trauma, chronic pain or fatigue. Often this is bundled w/depression, anxiety, panic & PTSD. In addition to your own stressors, maybe you also care for a loved one w/a disability or illness. When it's all too much, when our symptoms & stressors push us toward our window of tolerance or decrease feelings of self worth, I'm here for you.
My Clients are often coping w/chronic pain or illness, caregiver fatigue, grief, trauma, depression, anxiety/panic, getting older or low self worth.
If you are in pain & feel left out of life, I could be a good fit for you. If you watch everyone else wondering "what am I doing wrong?" "when will it be my turn?" Often we withdraw when we don't feel well, even when longing for connection. Sometimes we are coping w/a medical condition, in addition to trauma, chronic pain or fatigue. Often this is bundled w/depression, anxiety, panic & PTSD. In addition to your own stressors, maybe you also care for a loved one w/a disability or illness. When it's all too much, when our symptoms & stressors push us toward our window of tolerance or decrease feelings of self worth, I'm here for you.
Cheryl Wright
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78240
The decision to seek therapy is difficult and personal. Not knowing all the answers to your life questions is natural. Often, people choose therapy during times of stress, discomfort, chaos, and emotional pain. It may also be when you are ready for changes or growth to happen in your life. I believe that within every individual lies the ability to overcome, learn, and preserver through the concerns that brought them to therapy.
The decision to seek therapy is difficult and personal. Not knowing all the answers to your life questions is natural. Often, people choose therapy during times of stress, discomfort, chaos, and emotional pain. It may also be when you are ready for changes or growth to happen in your life. I believe that within every individual lies the ability to overcome, learn, and preserver through the concerns that brought them to therapy.
Rehab Therapy Resources, Inc.
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78240
We provide supportive psychotherapy for patients with a serious illness or injury, who now live with chronic pain and impairment. It is not unusual to experience problems with stress, depression, and anxiety after a medical crisis, and to become isolated from the flow of life. You will be given an individual therapist to support you and help you learn about the specific skills, attitudes, and behaviors that help you slowly but steadily "push back" and regain quality of life.
We provide supportive psychotherapy for patients with a serious illness or injury, who now live with chronic pain and impairment. It is not unusual to experience problems with stress, depression, and anxiety after a medical crisis, and to become isolated from the flow of life. You will be given an individual therapist to support you and help you learn about the specific skills, attitudes, and behaviors that help you slowly but steadily "push back" and regain quality of life.
Dr. Jacqueline Contreras
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78228
¡Hola! My name is Dr. Jacqueline Contreras. My experiences include treating patients managing chronic pain, anxiety, depression, stress, phase of life issues, post-traumatic stress disorder, personal growth, social phobia, self-esteem, work related injuries, car accident injuries, and adjustment disorder. I have experience working with LGBTQ+ patients, too. Additionally, I have advised college students from low socio-economic communities, career counseling, and helped first-generation college students adjust to a four-year university.
¡Hola! My name is Dr. Jacqueline Contreras. My experiences include treating patients managing chronic pain, anxiety, depression, stress, phase of life issues, post-traumatic stress disorder, personal growth, social phobia, self-esteem, work related injuries, car accident injuries, and adjustment disorder. I have experience working with LGBTQ+ patients, too. Additionally, I have advised college students from low socio-economic communities, career counseling, and helped first-generation college students adjust to a four-year university.
Javier (Javi) Villanueva
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78229
I hope you will research our website where you will find more information about my associates and myself, as well as free resources pertaining to pain, insomnia and anxiety, and a full, thorough description of how we can help you.
First, thank you so much for taking the time to view my page. I know you have many options, and your time is meaningful. I believe you care about quality. You want someone to provide care for yourself or your loved one, someone you feel comfortable with, someone you can come to trust. My approach to treatment is twofold: address the symptoms of distress, and seek resolution for the root cause of that distress. By helping me understand your life conditions, we can create your path to both immediate and lasting relief.
I hope you will research our website where you will find more information about my associates and myself, as well as free resources pertaining to pain, insomnia and anxiety, and a full, thorough description of how we can help you.
First, thank you so much for taking the time to view my page. I know you have many options, and your time is meaningful. I believe you care about quality. You want someone to provide care for yourself or your loved one, someone you feel comfortable with, someone you can come to trust. My approach to treatment is twofold: address the symptoms of distress, and seek resolution for the root cause of that distress. By helping me understand your life conditions, we can create your path to both immediate and lasting relief.
Yvonne Tejeda
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, PLLC, RYT200
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78229
Hello, I’m a licensed therapist in SA & Spring Branch TX, specialized in treating trauma, PTSD, anxiety disorders, and chronic pain. I use evidence-based treatment modalities such as EMDR or TF-CBT, somatic psychotherapy for body regulation and reconnection of mind and body. I’m a Hatha yoga certified teacher, an original yoga practiced thousands of years ago that has transformed human beings to transcend to higher states of consciousness, releasing mental, emotional and physical illness and daily stressors in order to return to original state of wellness and inner peace.
Hello, I’m a licensed therapist in SA & Spring Branch TX, specialized in treating trauma, PTSD, anxiety disorders, and chronic pain. I use evidence-based treatment modalities such as EMDR or TF-CBT, somatic psychotherapy for body regulation and reconnection of mind and body. I’m a Hatha yoga certified teacher, an original yoga practiced thousands of years ago that has transformed human beings to transcend to higher states of consciousness, releasing mental, emotional and physical illness and daily stressors in order to return to original state of wellness and inner peace.
Betty L Lopez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78203 (Online Only)
I have worked with folks with chronic pain, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and trauma.
You're probably tired of feeling confused, stressed out, afraid, guilty, or some other unwanted emotion that keeps circling in your head. It's exhausting carrying those emotions around. It starts to affect your daily life and those around you, too! I hope you are here because you're thinking, "Is there something I could try?" Yes! I hope you're asking yourself, "Where do I start?"
I have worked with folks with chronic pain, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and trauma.
You're probably tired of feeling confused, stressed out, afraid, guilty, or some other unwanted emotion that keeps circling in your head. It's exhausting carrying those emotions around. It starts to affect your daily life and those around you, too! I hope you are here because you're thinking, "Is there something I could try?" Yes! I hope you're asking yourself, "Where do I start?"
Terri L Beck
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCDC, CHT, CPC, CPRC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78245
I have used hypnotherapy to help some clients increase their ability to manage chronic pain, quit smoking or work through trauma.
I am a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor and Hypnotherapist and have been working in the mental health field for over 12 years. I imagine my ideal client has been feeling symptoms of anxiety, worry or depression or maybe life has hampered you from achieving your desires or goals. I provide in-person and tele-health sessions for those located in the state of Texas that have a desire to begin coping differently
I have used hypnotherapy to help some clients increase their ability to manage chronic pain, quit smoking or work through trauma.
I am a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor and Hypnotherapist and have been working in the mental health field for over 12 years. I imagine my ideal client has been feeling symptoms of anxiety, worry or depression or maybe life has hampered you from achieving your desires or goals. I provide in-person and tele-health sessions for those located in the state of Texas that have a desire to begin coping differently
Benjamin Conner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, EMDR, Veteran
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78260 (Online Only)
I offer you a pathway from pain and fatigue to peace and empowerment.
If you suffer from trauma, PTSD, anxiety or depression, and you are exhausted from the fight, lets talk. I survived many types of abuse, trauma, and PTSD. I then transitioned from military search and rescue to civilian life with my wife and three boys. I understand treating these issues with EMDR and guiding healing for individuals and families. Parenting and relationships are difficult, and with trauma in the background it can seem impossible. Treating those injuries from the past and present can change your life, strengthen your identity, and heal your relationships.
I offer you a pathway from pain and fatigue to peace and empowerment.
If you suffer from trauma, PTSD, anxiety or depression, and you are exhausted from the fight, lets talk. I survived many types of abuse, trauma, and PTSD. I then transitioned from military search and rescue to civilian life with my wife and three boys. I understand treating these issues with EMDR and guiding healing for individuals and families. Parenting and relationships are difficult, and with trauma in the background it can seem impossible. Treating those injuries from the past and present can change your life, strengthen your identity, and heal your relationships.
Genevieve Martinez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78253 (Online Only)
She has experience working with individuals living with chronic pain, opioid dependency, and/or other forms of substance dependency.
Genevieve Martinez is a Licensed Professional counselor with over three years of counseling related experience. She has obtained her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at The University of Texas at San Antonio and Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Genevieve is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Texas (License 81221). She utilizes an integrative approach in efforts to tailor to the therapeutic needs and goals of the individual.
She has experience working with individuals living with chronic pain, opioid dependency, and/or other forms of substance dependency.
Genevieve Martinez is a Licensed Professional counselor with over three years of counseling related experience. She has obtained her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at The University of Texas at San Antonio and Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Genevieve is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Texas (License 81221). She utilizes an integrative approach in efforts to tailor to the therapeutic needs and goals of the individual.
Russel L Thompson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78232
I am a psychologist in a group of mental health clinicians. I have a PhD in psychology and have been licensed since 2003. My colleagues and I provide neuropsychological and psychological assessment and psychotherapy. Neuropsychological assessments help people with memory, attention, and learning problems. Psychological assessments are available for pre-surgical evaluations for medical treatments including spinal cord stimulators pain management, bariatric weight loss, and seizure control. My therapy roster is small and is focused on long-term, insight-oriented work. You can learn more about me and my colleagues at www.sa-mh.com
I am a psychologist in a group of mental health clinicians. I have a PhD in psychology and have been licensed since 2003. My colleagues and I provide neuropsychological and psychological assessment and psychotherapy. Neuropsychological assessments help people with memory, attention, and learning problems. Psychological assessments are available for pre-surgical evaluations for medical treatments including spinal cord stimulators pain management, bariatric weight loss, and seizure control. My therapy roster is small and is focused on long-term, insight-oriented work. You can learn more about me and my colleagues at www.sa-mh.com
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Fortitude: strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage.
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Joanna Trevino
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, EMDR, LPC-S
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78247
KAP Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy and EMDR for eligible clients. I work with humans just like you, offering counseling & guidance to help you relax, activate your inner healing intelligence and achieve your desired goals. Our work is guided by a trauma-responsive lens, which helps you understand how past and/or systemic trauma is connected to your current struggles. Specialty areas include PTS/D, depression, anxiety, chronic pain/illness; and working with other health care and high-stress professionals. Therapy with me is compassionate, client-centered, with growth-mindset accountability.
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Carli Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78216 (Online Only)
We all have challenging and overwhelming times in our life and struggling with mental illness only I makes it harder.
I have experience working with adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, abuse, PTSD, stress management, school issues, psychosis and relational issues. I work with clients who are looking to learn coping skills, improve communication with friends and/or family, process past or current abuse/trauma, or just have someone to talk things over with.
We all have challenging and overwhelming times in our life and struggling with mental illness only I makes it harder.
I have experience working with adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, abuse, PTSD, stress management, school issues, psychosis and relational issues. I work with clients who are looking to learn coping skills, improve communication with friends and/or family, process past or current abuse/trauma, or just have someone to talk things over with.
Moving Forward Christian Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78222 (Online Only)
I then went on to work with children and adults suffering from mental illness, chronic pain, PTSD, anxiety, and depression.
No problem is too big or small, let me help you through it.
I then went on to work with children and adults suffering from mental illness, chronic pain, PTSD, anxiety, and depression.
No problem is too big or small, let me help you through it.
Alicia Acosta
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78258
I specialize in helping clients with their Mental Health needs, Trauma, Substance Abuse, grief & loss, and relationship issues. I have found many concerns brought to therapy can be a result of unresolved pain or unhealthy copings strategies from the past. With my various therapeutic trainings I am able to assist clients in finding the best pathway for their needs.
I specialize in helping clients with their Mental Health needs, Trauma, Substance Abuse, grief & loss, and relationship issues. I have found many concerns brought to therapy can be a result of unresolved pain or unhealthy copings strategies from the past. With my various therapeutic trainings I am able to assist clients in finding the best pathway for their needs.
Arte Counseling And Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78249 (Online Only)
Hello there! ARTE Counseling and Wellness provides mental health services to children and adults in Texas. We provide integrative , client centered approaches and work with you and your family to build trust and safety in the therapeutic setting. We specialize in working with adult and children in transition ( ie loss of a loved one , change in job/school, chronic illness), parental stressors ( ie communication/ bonding), perinatal mood disorders ( ie anxiety and postpartum depression, birth trauma ( ie ICU, complications, emergency C-sections), sadness/anxiety in children and gifted and talented children experiencing anxiety.
Hello there! ARTE Counseling and Wellness provides mental health services to children and adults in Texas. We provide integrative , client centered approaches and work with you and your family to build trust and safety in the therapeutic setting. We specialize in working with adult and children in transition ( ie loss of a loved one , change in job/school, chronic illness), parental stressors ( ie communication/ bonding), perinatal mood disorders ( ie anxiety and postpartum depression, birth trauma ( ie ICU, complications, emergency C-sections), sadness/anxiety in children and gifted and talented children experiencing anxiety.
Dedra D. Scow M.A.,L.P.C.
Counselor, MA, NBCC, LPC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78209
Let’s face it together-life is COMPLICATED. You and yours will benefit from my 30+ years of experience. Psychotherapy has been proven to be one of the best ways to alleviate pain, reduce distress, regain motivation, and restore functioning. My professional eclectic approach to therapy combines cognitive, behavioral, and solution-focused modalities to collaboratively tailor therapy to meet your specific needs. I am a Nationally Board Certified Therapist as well as Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas.
Let’s face it together-life is COMPLICATED. You and yours will benefit from my 30+ years of experience. Psychotherapy has been proven to be one of the best ways to alleviate pain, reduce distress, regain motivation, and restore functioning. My professional eclectic approach to therapy combines cognitive, behavioral, and solution-focused modalities to collaboratively tailor therapy to meet your specific needs. I am a Nationally Board Certified Therapist as well as Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas.
Susan D Odom
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78216 (Online Only)
Current openings available. Chronic physical and emotional pain changes everything. It is more than just being uncomfortable. You may be afraid of making commitments, leaving the house, engaging with other people. Even doing things that you love may feel too much of a threat. It seems others don't understand how you feel, or even if they do, you can still feel angry, hurt, or guilty. And those times when you feel a bit better and are more active, chances are you end up either in physical pain for days, or you start second guessing yourself, feeling unreasonable regret, sadness, or just overwhelmed. It doesn't have to be this way.
Current openings available. Chronic physical and emotional pain changes everything. It is more than just being uncomfortable. You may be afraid of making commitments, leaving the house, engaging with other people. Even doing things that you love may feel too much of a threat. It seems others don't understand how you feel, or even if they do, you can still feel angry, hurt, or guilty. And those times when you feel a bit better and are more active, chances are you end up either in physical pain for days, or you start second guessing yourself, feeling unreasonable regret, sadness, or just overwhelmed. It doesn't have to be this way.
Valessa Agosto
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78216
Where you can make sense of and understand the confusion, sadness, fear, worry, doubt, and pain you may be feeling.
I have provided therapy for clients with a variety of concerns. I have worked with college students of all ages for the last few years, stress and personal growth has been a topic that many clients come in wanting to work on. Anxiety is another topic that I have helped my clients manage. Anxiety can be mild or so severe that individuals may experience frequent panic attacks. I have experience with individuals in recovery and their families. Clients experiencing difficulties in relationships come in hoping to improve their relationships. I have worked with clients with a variety of cultural and religious backgrounds.
Where you can make sense of and understand the confusion, sadness, fear, worry, doubt, and pain you may be feeling.
I have provided therapy for clients with a variety of concerns. I have worked with college students of all ages for the last few years, stress and personal growth has been a topic that many clients come in wanting to work on. Anxiety is another topic that I have helped my clients manage. Anxiety can be mild or so severe that individuals may experience frequent panic attacks. I have experience with individuals in recovery and their families. Clients experiencing difficulties in relationships come in hoping to improve their relationships. I have worked with clients with a variety of cultural and religious backgrounds.
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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.