Chronic Pain Therapists in Broomfield, CO
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Christina Graham
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Since 2004 I have worked extensively with individuals with a variety of medical concerns, including Chronic Fatigue Syndrome,
Fibromyalgia
, HIV/AIDS, cancer, spinal cord injury, stroke, and traumatic brain injury (TBI).
Thank you for your interest in my practice! I am a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice, serving clients in the Boulder and Denver areas. I am a Colorado native returning home after working in Seattle for 12 years. I work with adolescents and adults struggling with a variety of challenges including (but not limited to) depression, anxiety, chronic
illness
/
pain
, stress management, relationship problems, adjustment disorders, and trauma. I provide evidence-based treatments in a warm, client-centered environment.
Martha Utchenik
MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work with people who have chronic
illness
and
chronic pain
, and I can help you learn how your emotional, mental, and physical health are intertwined.
We follow many paths in life in a continuous flow, yet if we hit a log jam it can be impossible to move at all. Activities of daily life become stressful, relationships tense, work, too hard. Our inner critic quickly points out flaws, and we can begin to doubt our abilities. Anxiety and depression, stop us. Then
illness
or
pain
start to come, and pushing beyond our limits leads to emotional despair or “chronic” health issues. Eventually we wonder how we got here, and how or if, we can get back to our flow, yet we don’t know where to begin. If this is you, don’t give up, or give in.
Bold Living Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Oftentimes, before we can move forward, we must first recognize and acknowledge past
pain
points, intentionally lean in and move through the
pain
, grieve the loss and move forward in a newfound emotional freedom.
Did your plans for life suddenly and unexpectedly change? Are you experiencing a trauma, heartbreak, or painful loss and feeling overwhelmed or stuck? You’re not alone in this and I can help! Hello, I’m Andrea with Bold Living Counseling and I’m so glad you’re here! I'm passionate about boldly empowering you to live your best life in this season of life. I believe in focusing on the possibilities of positive change and transformation. Let's tap into your strengths and natural resiliency to find a renewed sense of hope for good things to happen.
Healing Connections: Therapy Collective
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
We are a Colorado-based collective of therapists bringing our rich backgrounds together to help clients integrate and move through challenges. We provide diverse approaches to meet our clients needs and support them where they are. Our therapists support clients of all ages working with trauma, ADHD, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, chronic
illness
, recovery, grief, as well as other challenges that can arise in everyday life. Each therapist brings their own unique perspective and experience to the therapeutic relationship, and all of our providers are dedicated to client-centered, trauma-informed care.
Jacqueline Saunders
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Specialty areas I include in my practice are adolescents (such as depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, school and family issues), grief/loss/transitions (death of a loved one, chronic or life threatening
illness
, pet loss, separation or divorce, job change/loss), women's issues (pregnancy, hormones), as well as working on relationships with couples and families.
Life is full of challenges. I believe these challenges can also be stepping stones to our own personal growth. Whether stress from a job, a relationship issue or perhaps experiencing depression or anxiety, everyone deserves to have a non-judgmental, safe place to be able to talk. As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, I strive to make my office a comfortable environment where those "hard conversations" can happen, resulting in a deeper understanding of what roles we play in relationships as well as how our thoughts impact how we feel and act.
Healing Thru Hypnotherapy
CH
Verified
Verified
Any client with: phobias/fears they can/cannot place. PTSD. Unresolved traumas. Poor behaviors of overeating, smoking, etc.. Current Life or Past Life issues, or just a curiosity about Past Lives.
Pain
levels that need to be managed. Loved ones, or yourself, that are in need of Hospice or End of Life Transition. Symptoms that have manifested and do not disappear with medical help. These issues, and so much more, may be resolved with Hypnosis or Hypnotherapy.
Lesley Goth
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Welcome to Denver Family Counseling Services. We are here to walk along side people who are struggling through life's challenges and heart aches. We work with people who suffer from complex PTSD, Eating disorders, depression, anxiety, relationship issues as well as
chronic pain
and substance abuse. We have providers who are certified in EMDR therapy as well have years of experience using EMDR therapy to help their clients process trauma. Unresolved
pain
tends to infect all areas of our lives; family, work, sex, creativity, self-care, and overall mental health. Contact us today and receive the best care for your healing.
Not accepting new clients
Kenneth A Thresher
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LAC, NCC
Verified
Verified
I have clients that come to therapy for a wide range of issues. Most often, client goals begin with relief from
pain
, sadness, guilt, shame, confusion, addiction and many other symptoms related to distress. I have found that many clients who seek therapy are surprised to learn how past and present are related and how someone can influence future through choice, meaning, and intentional use of personal strengths. I am passionate about keeping the therapeutic relationship collaborative and empathic, while striving to weave empirical interventions with hope and perseverance.
Heather Cook
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MPH, LPC
Verified
Verified
Life isn't easy. Maybe you feel a vague sense that something is not quite right. Or things might be so overwhelming that it feels like your inner world is collapsing and your external world is turned upside down. Perhaps from the outside things look ok, yet on the inside there is a deep
pain
, or you feel dead inside. Maybe you are living in the grips of what seems like an endless place of despair and trauma. It is possible to move past stuckness and the cycle of yuckyness to a place beyond survival that allows release, growth, joy and a sense of purpose.
Maggie Kerrigan MA LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
Are You Still Struggling to Feel Better After a Traumatic Event? Have you already seen medical professionals or therapists to help recover from an accident, injury, medical procedure, assault or childhood abuse, and you still don't feel significantly better? Are you * Anxious after recurring nightmares? * Terrified that you will have another accident? * Overwhelmed with anxiety and don't understand why? * Tired of swinging between angry outbursts and going numb? * Depressed because you feel like damaged goods? * Exhausted from dealing with digestive problems, migraines,
chronic pain
,
pain
meds?
Play Therapy of Boulder
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MEd, LPC
Verified
Verified
Play therapy is the research-based treatment of choice for children struggling with: anxiety and withdrawn behavior, depression, Post Traumatic Stress Reactions, trauma, abuse and neglect, chronic or terminal
illness
, hospitalization, adoption and foster-care, grief, divorce, family violence, aggression and acting out behavior.
Are you worried that your preschooler's abrupt mood swings will be a problem when she enters kindergarten? Is your third grader easily frustrated, teary and self-deprecating over an inability to get things right? Are you discouraged because of your fourth grader's consistently angry and disrespectful behavior? Raising a child with difficult behaviors can be exhausting. . . As a play therapist and parent resource, I help parents have more harmonious and enjoyable relationships with their children.
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Gena Hicks
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
As is the case for many professionals in this field, my childhood was significantly impacted by trauma and mental
illness
.
I am a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of experience. I provide individual therapy for those age 17 and older. Issues I commonly work with include anxiety, panic, relationship issues, grief and loss, depression, anger, sexual trauma, intimate partner abuse, PTSD, childhood abuse/neglect, and medical trauma/chronic disease. In my practice, I aim to provide professional expertise within a context that is comfortable and non-intimidating. Clients generally appreciate my warm and friendly personality, the clear feedback and direction I provide, and the opportunity to intersperse some laughter throughout the process.
Liz Glennon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR-C
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
It's never easy to reach out for help but you've found just enough courage to do it. You've come to the right place. I specialize in helping teens and adults find the root of their
pain
and transforming it. I believe in creating confidence to go on without me after your goals have been accomplished. I have a holistic approach- I don't believe that therapy is the only answer. I work with you and important relationships in your life to enhance connection with others.
Self-Healing Hypnotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, CHT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
A particular area of focus for me is supporting people who are going through life changing
illness
and
pain
management.
As a hypnotherapist I work mostly with clients who want to change unwanted behaviors like quitting smoking and losing weight. Presently, I have trained in a program called Virtual Gastric Band which is using the mind to help constrict the amount and type of food ingested. In addition I am using a highly successful method to support people to stop smoking. Several other areas I work with are Phobias, Memory, relaxation, self-esteem, grief and many more.
Kimberly J Lubuguin
PhD
1 Endorsed
1 Endorsed
I focus on the strengths of the individual children, adolescents, and the families and use this as a basis for developing treatments that are individualized for the child, adolescent, and family and takes into account family routines and rituals. I set goals that are attainable. Families with children or adolescents with ADHD, disruptive behavior disorders,family issues, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, school phobia, consultation and managing pediatric and adolescent chronic
illness
(e.g., Asthma, diabetes) at home and school. Helping manage transitions and adjustment for children, adolescents, and families (starting a new school, moving, coping with parent's separation/divorce).
Paula Stephani
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
In working with grief, I provide support in experiencing the
pain
of the loss and also provide a roadmap of what to expect and how to support yourself through the process.
Are you experiencing anxiety to the point of having panic attacks, or feeling so down that getting out of bed in the morning takes enormous effort? Are you feeling alone and grieving, having recently lost a loved one, a pet, a job, or a relationship? Perhaps you are going through a confusing life transition and are looking for a new sense of purpose and direction. Whatever you are struggling with, you are not alone. There are times in everyone’s life when we need some extra support and guidance. I specialize in working with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, and/or grief.
Susan Faltinson
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MSSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Pain
is an experience that can feel scary, isolating, and everlasting. Whether it be emotional, physical, mental, or relational,
pain
takes on many forms and can disguise itself in different ways. Has a painful event left you feeling overwhelmed? Are you, or somebody you know, battling with a serious medical condition? Do you face challenges in life that leave you feeling stuck?
Emili Pickenpaugh
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I specialize in and am passionate about working with trauma (specifically medical trauma and first responders), women's issues, and chronic
illness
/
pain
.
I offer a compassionate and accepting space to all individuals. I am a warm and nurturing person who will make you feel loved as we work together towards your goals. Invest in yourself and your wellbeing by slowing down with me to explore what has been happening in your life and our chaotic world, process any lingering discomfort, and move towards an existence that feels fulfilling.
Hollie Costello
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Life can be hard! The good news is, you've already taken the first step in the right direction by being here. I would love to help you work through challenges of self-esteem, life transitions, relationships, anxiety, body image, chronic
illness
, spirituality and depression to name a few. As a licensed therapist, my mission in life is to help make your life better.
Rocky Mountain Behavioral Medicine
Psychologist, PhD, PsyD, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
We are a mental health practice that serves the Denver area specializing in neuropsychological, behavioral health,
pain
assessment and management, and other health concerns for children, adolescents, and adults.
Our approach utilizes the biopsychosocial approach to evaluation and treatment; this means we strive to understand the biological, psychological, and social factors that influence the health and wellness of our clients. Our services are often referred to as "behavioral medicine" or "medical psychology;" this is due to taking a holistic approach in our treatment considering the whole person - physical, mental, emotional, and social. We often work collaboratively with other professions such as primary care physicians, occupational therapists, social workers, chaplains, and others who are important to one's individual network of care.
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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.