Chronic Pain Therapists in Surfside Beach, TX
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John Michael Murray
Marriage & Family Therapist, JD, MS, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
Lake Jackson, TX 77566
You are one-of-a-kind. And so, beginning with our first meeting, I will be sure that I clearly understand you and your unique needs. Then, as your therapist, I will work to help you establish and achieve the goals that are immportant to you. Effective psychotherapy supports the emotional healing that leads to wellbeing. My approach includes what I call "relational reflective listening and speaking". It's a process that developes and nurtures the deep respect I have for my patients. In our conversations you and I together will discover new possibilities, new hope that heals the heart.
You are one-of-a-kind. And so, beginning with our first meeting, I will be sure that I clearly understand you and your unique needs. Then, as your therapist, I will work to help you establish and achieve the goals that are immportant to you. Effective psychotherapy supports the emotional healing that leads to wellbeing. My approach includes what I call "relational reflective listening and speaking". It's a process that developes and nurtures the deep respect I have for my patients. In our conversations you and I together will discover new possibilities, new hope that heals the heart.
Lydia Giordano
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lake Jackson, TX 77566
I believe that we all have the capacity to succeed, to overcome, to grow. We are all affected by our experiences, and my goal is to help you find the way beyond those experiences so that you can find yourself again. I specialize in MYS therapy, a new neuroscientific solution-focused method. MYS allows you to learn how to manage your own brain in a way that stops automatic negative and racing thoughts and increases positivity, self control, peace, and more! We find your core emotional wound without stressful or painful rehashing it, and teach you how to simply and quickly heal it. Your mental health is in YOUR hands!
I believe that we all have the capacity to succeed, to overcome, to grow. We are all affected by our experiences, and my goal is to help you find the way beyond those experiences so that you can find yourself again. I specialize in MYS therapy, a new neuroscientific solution-focused method. MYS allows you to learn how to manage your own brain in a way that stops automatic negative and racing thoughts and increases positivity, self control, peace, and more! We find your core emotional wound without stressful or painful rehashing it, and teach you how to simply and quickly heal it. Your mental health is in YOUR hands!
Debra Kinsey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Lake Jackson, TX 77566
Sometimes this stress makes decision making difficult and talking it out or learning ways to cope with the stress, can increase your ability to function with daily tasks and decisions.
Sometimes this stress makes decision making difficult and talking it out or learning ways to cope with the stress, can increase your ability to function with daily tasks and decisions.
Online Therapists
Lisa Balick
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77005
I have extensive personal & professional experience helping clients cope with pain, physical illness, chronic illness, & the stress & emotions that contribute to &/or result from struggling with these unfortunate life events.
I am a clinical psychologist in private practice, a Clinical Assistant Professor at Baylor College of Medicine, and have a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Preventive Medicine. I work with outpatient adolescents, adults, and couples doing individual/couples therapy. My areas of expertise include eating disorders, stress management, chronic illness (adjustment to one's own and other's), loss, and grief. I also treat depression, anxiety, addictions, trauma, survivors of sexual abuse, relationship problems, and homosexual concerns and adjustments.
My involvement with eating disorders is extensive. I work with many clients who are emotional overeaters,compulsive overeaters, binge eaters, bulimic, or anorexic.
I have extensive personal & professional experience helping clients cope with pain, physical illness, chronic illness, & the stress & emotions that contribute to &/or result from struggling with these unfortunate life events.
I am a clinical psychologist in private practice, a Clinical Assistant Professor at Baylor College of Medicine, and have a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Preventive Medicine. I work with outpatient adolescents, adults, and couples doing individual/couples therapy. My areas of expertise include eating disorders, stress management, chronic illness (adjustment to one's own and other's), loss, and grief. I also treat depression, anxiety, addictions, trauma, survivors of sexual abuse, relationship problems, and homosexual concerns and adjustments.
My involvement with eating disorders is extensive. I work with many clients who are emotional overeaters,compulsive overeaters, binge eaters, bulimic, or anorexic.
Village Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, NCC, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77381
At Village Wellness, we offer individual counseling to help you learn how to navigate life's challenges in healthy ways. Our areas of expertise include life transitions, managing work stress, grief, trauma and chronic illness. We also offer couples and family therapy. We know healthy relationships involve being intentional and taking initiative in order for them to thrive. Other areas of expertise include working with couples or families focusing on communication skills, parenting, blending families and more. Individuals who may desire to learn new skills to cope with life transitions, anxiety, depression, self-esteem are welcome.
At Village Wellness, we offer individual counseling to help you learn how to navigate life's challenges in healthy ways. Our areas of expertise include life transitions, managing work stress, grief, trauma and chronic illness. We also offer couples and family therapy. We know healthy relationships involve being intentional and taking initiative in order for them to thrive. Other areas of expertise include working with couples or families focusing on communication skills, parenting, blending families and more. Individuals who may desire to learn new skills to cope with life transitions, anxiety, depression, self-esteem are welcome.
Bridges West Kaminski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77009 (Online Only)
Hi there- so nice to meet you! I'm Bridges, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience working with children, teens, and adults. I have a passion for guiding individuals through challenges and facilitating their growth across different stages of life. My expertise spans coping with chronic illness, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. From supporting a new diagnosis in a medical setting to helping parents navigate the challenges of parenthood, I've had the privilege of working with a diverse range of clients. I am deeply honored for you to consider me to be a part of your journey toward healing.
Hi there- so nice to meet you! I'm Bridges, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience working with children, teens, and adults. I have a passion for guiding individuals through challenges and facilitating their growth across different stages of life. My expertise spans coping with chronic illness, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. From supporting a new diagnosis in a medical setting to helping parents navigate the challenges of parenthood, I've had the privilege of working with a diverse range of clients. I am deeply honored for you to consider me to be a part of your journey toward healing.
Lola Clay
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, CART
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Stafford, TX 77477
You are entitled to live the life you deserve, but problems from the past along with present stressors can make the future seem bleak. Put your life in perspective and get on the right path. I tailor my therapeutic approach in order to fit your unique life situation. I stay abreast of current interventions and will be able to help you make changes that work with the way you live. Whether you are looking for individual, family or couples therapy, anger management, weight management services, substance abuse or monitoring severe and persisitent mental illness, I can help.
You are entitled to live the life you deserve, but problems from the past along with present stressors can make the future seem bleak. Put your life in perspective and get on the right path. I tailor my therapeutic approach in order to fit your unique life situation. I stay abreast of current interventions and will be able to help you make changes that work with the way you live. Whether you are looking for individual, family or couples therapy, anger management, weight management services, substance abuse or monitoring severe and persisitent mental illness, I can help.
Leslie Ann Shields
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPCS, CBIS
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77008 (Online Only)
A favorite saying of mine is "CHANGE...
It's One of Life's Only Constants..." Change often signifies growth. Changes often move us from our comfort zone and may trigger stressful or distressing thoughts, behaviors, emotions or physiological responses. Our responses are often unconscious. Except we consciously recognize increased discomfort, pain or unproductive functioning in our daily roles and relationships. If you or a family member are experiencing any social, emotional, mental or behavioral difficulties causing distress & preventing enjoying life or realizing your or their full potential in personal, work or school functioning, I invite you to call me.
A favorite saying of mine is "CHANGE...
It's One of Life's Only Constants..." Change often signifies growth. Changes often move us from our comfort zone and may trigger stressful or distressing thoughts, behaviors, emotions or physiological responses. Our responses are often unconscious. Except we consciously recognize increased discomfort, pain or unproductive functioning in our daily roles and relationships. If you or a family member are experiencing any social, emotional, mental or behavioral difficulties causing distress & preventing enjoying life or realizing your or their full potential in personal, work or school functioning, I invite you to call me.
Nova Vita Mental Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77058
Our goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.
We want to empower individuals, couples and families to restore mental and emotional well-being. Let us partner with you on your journey toward wellness.
Our goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.
We want to empower individuals, couples and families to restore mental and emotional well-being. Let us partner with you on your journey toward wellness.
Jake Toler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Friendswood, TX 77546
I work with clients who have experienced trauma, whether it be recent or in childhood, those experiencing grief as a result of loss or from other life experiences, people facing terminal illness and the end of life, and those who are interested in engaging in a psychodynamic process to develop insight and awareness into how their past is expressing itself in the here and now. I enjoy working with clients who are ready to experience life more fully and to feel more at home in their bodies. Trauma and grief have a way of disconnecting us from our bodies, causing us to feel isolated and cut off from our own natural path toward healing.
I work with clients who have experienced trauma, whether it be recent or in childhood, those experiencing grief as a result of loss or from other life experiences, people facing terminal illness and the end of life, and those who are interested in engaging in a psychodynamic process to develop insight and awareness into how their past is expressing itself in the here and now. I enjoy working with clients who are ready to experience life more fully and to feel more at home in their bodies. Trauma and grief have a way of disconnecting us from our bodies, causing us to feel isolated and cut off from our own natural path toward healing.
Dr. Jonathan Morris
Psychologist, PhD, BCET, DCM, DPM
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77074
ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, PAIN, STRESS are interwoven through mind and body interactions.
For individual, couples, adults and teens, the pursuit of ones therapeutic goals is a deeply personal endeavor, one that entails time, effort, occasional discomfort and some expense. I am keenly aware of the burden of trust, inherent in my participation in so intimate and earnest an undertaking, and will apply my clinical judgment, professional acumen, interpersonal skills and 35-years of experience, to discern and address those needs. In doing so, respect for your values, reverence for your individuality and deference to your aspirations, will guide our endeavor, enabling you to attain your goals with dignity and true contentment.
ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, PAIN, STRESS are interwoven through mind and body interactions.
For individual, couples, adults and teens, the pursuit of ones therapeutic goals is a deeply personal endeavor, one that entails time, effort, occasional discomfort and some expense. I am keenly aware of the burden of trust, inherent in my participation in so intimate and earnest an undertaking, and will apply my clinical judgment, professional acumen, interpersonal skills and 35-years of experience, to discern and address those needs. In doing so, respect for your values, reverence for your individuality and deference to your aspirations, will guide our endeavor, enabling you to attain your goals with dignity and true contentment.
Jon D Benefiel
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Angleton, TX 77515 (Online Only)
Our goal is to help you grow through and past your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you deserve to be in your life.
Our Treatment Focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. We achieve this in a partnership with you to facilitate positive change and realize your true potential for growth and happiness.
Our goal is to help you grow through and past your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you deserve to be in your life.
Our Treatment Focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. We achieve this in a partnership with you to facilitate positive change and realize your true potential for growth and happiness.
Dr. Diane M Boudreaux
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Rosharon, TX 77583 (Online Only)
Another mission of IBHWC is to help all people understand that mental illness is no different than having diabetes or another illness where there is a chemical imbalance that causes our bodies and brains to react differently.
One of my favorite saying is Life isn't about waiting for the storm to past...It is about leaning to Dance in the Rain." (Author Unknown) Welcome to Integrated Behavioral Health & Wellness Consultants (IBHWC), PLLC. It is a mouthful! IBHWC was formed to address the growing need of individuals who are navigating health concerns and major life issues, These issues could be work, unemployment, retirement, children, grandchildren, caretaking, health, aging, eating, and/or the psychological and emotions that can accompany all these things, making some days more difficult. My approach is electic utilizing evidence based interventions.
Another mission of IBHWC is to help all people understand that mental illness is no different than having diabetes or another illness where there is a chemical imbalance that causes our bodies and brains to react differently.
One of my favorite saying is Life isn't about waiting for the storm to past...It is about leaning to Dance in the Rain." (Author Unknown) Welcome to Integrated Behavioral Health & Wellness Consultants (IBHWC), PLLC. It is a mouthful! IBHWC was formed to address the growing need of individuals who are navigating health concerns and major life issues, These issues could be work, unemployment, retirement, children, grandchildren, caretaking, health, aging, eating, and/or the psychological and emotions that can accompany all these things, making some days more difficult. My approach is electic utilizing evidence based interventions.
Laura Shely
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT-S, LPC
Verified Verified
Missouri City, TX 77459 (Online Only)
Relationship problems can also arise as individuals and their families deal with chronic illness.
As a family therapist my focus is on making relationships stronger whether you are a couple, a family or an individual. I work to improve connections to each other in a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere where we will discuss what is and what isn't working well in your relationship or family. I use a variety of therapies that help improve emotional connection, communication and caring. Couples with relationship problems who want to find a way to make their relationship work are the majority of my clients.
Relationship problems can also arise as individuals and their families deal with chronic illness.
As a family therapist my focus is on making relationships stronger whether you are a couple, a family or an individual. I work to improve connections to each other in a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere where we will discuss what is and what isn't working well in your relationship or family. I use a variety of therapies that help improve emotional connection, communication and caring. Couples with relationship problems who want to find a way to make their relationship work are the majority of my clients.
Rosemary D Behrens
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77024
Helping clients to gain better self-awareness whether they are struggling with chronic pain, depression, grief, anxiety, anger or relationship issues is what I do best. I find that when clients realize that I genuinely care about them and their progress an immediate burden is lifted. Couples counseling can bring a sense of hope in just one session, real work and restoration takes all working together. I enjoy working with children on their level with games, toys and other activities.
Helping clients to gain better self-awareness whether they are struggling with chronic pain, depression, grief, anxiety, anger or relationship issues is what I do best. I find that when clients realize that I genuinely care about them and their progress an immediate burden is lifted. Couples counseling can bring a sense of hope in just one session, real work and restoration takes all working together. I enjoy working with children on their level with games, toys and other activities.
Jeremy Stern
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77098
I do my best to focus on each patient's needs no matter how profound. We all deal with life difficulties, but it's how we strive and learn to approach them that helps us achieve positive growth. Whether you are coming from a tough childhood that has caused pain or things are now starting to become too hard to overcome alone...I am here to accompany you on the journey of healing. If you've made it to this page that is a huge step already...I hope you can continue to solidify what exactly you need to overcome what you're dealing with.
I do my best to focus on each patient's needs no matter how profound. We all deal with life difficulties, but it's how we strive and learn to approach them that helps us achieve positive growth. Whether you are coming from a tough childhood that has caused pain or things are now starting to become too hard to overcome alone...I am here to accompany you on the journey of healing. If you've made it to this page that is a huge step already...I hope you can continue to solidify what exactly you need to overcome what you're dealing with.
Dr. Kumar Venkatachalam
MD, MS
Not Verified Not Verified
Houston, TX 77058
I help you to find solutions to chronic pain, allergies, unexplained medical symptoms, central sensitization. All problems - physical or mental- affect the whole system - the whole person. Root of the problem is at a different level. I am an expert in TMS - mind/body problems. I help you to eliminate or relieve chronic pain - physical / emotional -fear, avoidance. I am credentialed by American Academy of Pain management. I have an MD from India. I have used hypnosis for 25+ years. Your brain/body has the capacity to help and heal you. I help you to Find your own custom solution to your issue. You have ALL the resources you need.
I help you to find solutions to chronic pain, allergies, unexplained medical symptoms, central sensitization. All problems - physical or mental- affect the whole system - the whole person. Root of the problem is at a different level. I am an expert in TMS - mind/body problems. I help you to eliminate or relieve chronic pain - physical / emotional -fear, avoidance. I am credentialed by American Academy of Pain management. I have an MD from India. I have used hypnosis for 25+ years. Your brain/body has the capacity to help and heal you. I help you to Find your own custom solution to your issue. You have ALL the resources you need.
Rachel Humphries
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kingwood, TX 77339 (Online Only)
My unique experience in medicine has given me an understanding of life changing chronic illness and injuries.
Are you suffering from chronic illness? You need a provider that understands the difficulty in dragging yourself through the doctor's appointments, repeated explanations of your symptoms, the long wait times for specialists and tests, and the struggle of having to find a new doctor because you aren't feeling heard. You are trying to create a balance between living your life and managing your symptoms. You need someone who believes you and understands what you are going through. You need a therapist who knows how the system works and can walk with you through this part of life.
My unique experience in medicine has given me an understanding of life changing chronic illness and injuries.
Are you suffering from chronic illness? You need a provider that understands the difficulty in dragging yourself through the doctor's appointments, repeated explanations of your symptoms, the long wait times for specialists and tests, and the struggle of having to find a new doctor because you aren't feeling heard. You are trying to create a balance between living your life and managing your symptoms. You need someone who believes you and understands what you are going through. You need a therapist who knows how the system works and can walk with you through this part of life.
Michelle Ortiz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77002 (Online Only)
Has your sense of safety and security been compromised by trauma or adverse childhood experiences? Or perhaps lately you have been feeling “off” and are unsure what is wrong. Whether the issue you are experiencing is big or small, my objective is to create a safe space where we can collaborate to resolve any obstacles in the way of living the life you want. I specialize in working with individuals who have lived through traumatic experiences and/or struggle with depression, anxiety, stress or chronic pain that affects their well-being.
Has your sense of safety and security been compromised by trauma or adverse childhood experiences? Or perhaps lately you have been feeling “off” and are unsure what is wrong. Whether the issue you are experiencing is big or small, my objective is to create a safe space where we can collaborate to resolve any obstacles in the way of living the life you want. I specialize in working with individuals who have lived through traumatic experiences and/or struggle with depression, anxiety, stress or chronic pain that affects their well-being.
Sue Watkins
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Marriage can be the greatest source of love but it can also be the greatest source of pain.
Welcome! Wanting your life to change? Feeling paralyzed by anxiety or depression? Struggling with relationships? Concerned about drinking? I understand and would like to help. We all face struggles and need help at times. I would consider it to be a privilege to be a part of your journey towards a happier and more fulfilling life. it is hard to make that first call. Let's be honest it feels strange initially to talk to a stranger about your personal life. It will be OK and you will be on your way to a new life.
Marriage can be the greatest source of love but it can also be the greatest source of pain.
Welcome! Wanting your life to change? Feeling paralyzed by anxiety or depression? Struggling with relationships? Concerned about drinking? I understand and would like to help. We all face struggles and need help at times. I would consider it to be a privilege to be a part of your journey towards a happier and more fulfilling life. it is hard to make that first call. Let's be honest it feels strange initially to talk to a stranger about your personal life. It will be OK and you will be on your way to a new life.
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.