Chronic Pain Therapists in Durango, CO
Are you seeking to reconnect with yourself and discover a meaningful path in your life? Everyone wants freedom. Freedom from pain, doubt, shame, memories. Your healing journey is about being able to break free of negative beliefs about yourself, others, and the world. You are meant to be happy and to feel Love. I understand how early attachments and neurobiology can shape our experiences and affect how we interpret ourselves and the world around us. I can help you understand how experiences are stored in the nervous system and how self-awareness and self-compassion can guide healing. You are the expert on what is right for you.
Are you seeking to reconnect with yourself and discover a meaningful path in your life? Everyone wants freedom. Freedom from pain, doubt, shame, memories. Your healing journey is about being able to break free of negative beliefs about yourself, others, and the world. You are meant to be happy and to feel Love. I understand how early attachments and neurobiology can shape our experiences and affect how we interpret ourselves and the world around us. I can help you understand how experiences are stored in the nervous system and how self-awareness and self-compassion can guide healing. You are the expert on what is right for you.
Horne aims to open new doors, enhance understanding, and identify pathways out of your pain and back into your life.
Do you ever wonder what, exactly, is going on? Do you want to understand more about yourself and your mental health? Do you have a child struggling in school or with friendships? Many of us have questions about ourselves that range from "Why do I do this thing that keeps hurting me?" to "Do I have autism? Or ADHD? Am I depressed?" While therapy can be a helpful intervention to improve your life, knowing what you're working on is the first step to a healthier, happier version of yourself. Psychological assessment is a crucial tool to find answers without months of searching.
Horne aims to open new doors, enhance understanding, and identify pathways out of your pain and back into your life.
Do you ever wonder what, exactly, is going on? Do you want to understand more about yourself and your mental health? Do you have a child struggling in school or with friendships? Many of us have questions about ourselves that range from "Why do I do this thing that keeps hurting me?" to "Do I have autism? Or ADHD? Am I depressed?" While therapy can be a helpful intervention to improve your life, knowing what you're working on is the first step to a healthier, happier version of yourself. Psychological assessment is a crucial tool to find answers without months of searching.
Anna Pierotti
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durango, CO 81301
Ready to embark on your mental health journey? Let's Talk! My name is Anna Pierotti, owner and primary therapist of Alpenglow Therapy and I provide therapy for adults and adolescents (11+) in Colorado & Utah. My ideal client is someone who is struggling to regulate their emotions or their nervous system, might be going though a major life change, and/or who wants help but doesn't want just 'talk therapy'. My therapy is LGBTQIA+ friendly, trauma informed, and neurodivergent affirming. I specialize in treating clients with anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, chronic illness/ pain, autism, and ADHD. Ask me about EMDR Therapy!
Ready to embark on your mental health journey? Let's Talk! My name is Anna Pierotti, owner and primary therapist of Alpenglow Therapy and I provide therapy for adults and adolescents (11+) in Colorado & Utah. My ideal client is someone who is struggling to regulate their emotions or their nervous system, might be going though a major life change, and/or who wants help but doesn't want just 'talk therapy'. My therapy is LGBTQIA+ friendly, trauma informed, and neurodivergent affirming. I specialize in treating clients with anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, chronic illness/ pain, autism, and ADHD. Ask me about EMDR Therapy!
I work with adults and adolescents on concerns of PTSD, anxiety/depression, relational intimacy, men's issues, gender/sexual identity, and chronic illness/ pain. I can also sometimes assist with navigating the often confusing crossroads of differing cultural worldviews, having extensive experience working with Native Americans as well as Pacific Rim and Latin American immigrants. Beyond theory and approach, our therapeutic relationship and personality fit are extremely important parts of your counseling experience. I am guided by the approach you find meaningful and helpful, believing you possess strengths and potential to be fulfilled in moving through your concerns.
I work with adults and adolescents on concerns of PTSD, anxiety/depression, relational intimacy, men's issues, gender/sexual identity, and chronic illness/ pain. I can also sometimes assist with navigating the often confusing crossroads of differing cultural worldviews, having extensive experience working with Native Americans as well as Pacific Rim and Latin American immigrants. Beyond theory and approach, our therapeutic relationship and personality fit are extremely important parts of your counseling experience. I am guided by the approach you find meaningful and helpful, believing you possess strengths and potential to be fulfilled in moving through your concerns.
Practicing for a decade with EMDR, specializing in techniques for dissociation, neurobiological foundations and pain, to somatic experiences and polyvagal informed practices, as well as cognitive and dialectic behavioral therapy, a combination of these practices, along with healthy intuition are a path to emotional and physical health and well being.
My role is to act as a guide toward discovering and developing resources to manage the complex issues occurring in life. We will explore strengths and develop skills for you to decrease discomfort and disturbances from trauma, grief, physical and sexual assault, anxiety, depression, disordered mood or thoughts. I will provide a space for compassion and empowerment to navigate a different path.
Practicing for a decade with EMDR, specializing in techniques for dissociation, neurobiological foundations and pain, to somatic experiences and polyvagal informed practices, as well as cognitive and dialectic behavioral therapy, a combination of these practices, along with healthy intuition are a path to emotional and physical health and well being.
My role is to act as a guide toward discovering and developing resources to manage the complex issues occurring in life. We will explore strengths and develop skills for you to decrease discomfort and disturbances from trauma, grief, physical and sexual assault, anxiety, depression, disordered mood or thoughts. I will provide a space for compassion and empowerment to navigate a different path.
Thank you for your inquiry about my practice. If you, or someone you love is currently experiencing unbearable stress levels, major mental illness, or going through a traumatic experience, I am here to help. There is no shame in asking for help, its actually a sign of courage to reach out, and make an effort to change.
My specialties include; trauma, self-esteem, parenting, relationships, grief, death or divorce, fears and phobias, anger issues, sexual abuse, substance abuse, stress management. I teach interpersonal relationship skills, emotional regulation & distress tolerance skills. I also diagnose all mental health disorders based on DSMV.
Thank you for your inquiry about my practice. If you, or someone you love is currently experiencing unbearable stress levels, major mental illness, or going through a traumatic experience, I am here to help. There is no shame in asking for help, its actually a sign of courage to reach out, and make an effort to change.
My specialties include; trauma, self-esteem, parenting, relationships, grief, death or divorce, fears and phobias, anger issues, sexual abuse, substance abuse, stress management. I teach interpersonal relationship skills, emotional regulation & distress tolerance skills. I also diagnose all mental health disorders based on DSMV.
Lily Sepha Blodgett
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durango, CO 81301 (Online Only)
I have an affinity for working with teenagers and adults experiencing grief, anxiety, chronic pain or illness, and the after-effects of relational trauma, as well as those who identify as highly sensitive, introverted, and/or LGBTQIA+. I bring a warm, steady approach to counseling, am trained in EMDR and the Flash Technique, and draw on mindfulness, Gestalt, Polyvagal, and nature-based therapy techniques to support clients in cultivating self-friendship and deep healing.
I have an affinity for working with teenagers and adults experiencing grief, anxiety, chronic pain or illness, and the after-effects of relational trauma, as well as those who identify as highly sensitive, introverted, and/or LGBTQIA+. I bring a warm, steady approach to counseling, am trained in EMDR and the Flash Technique, and draw on mindfulness, Gestalt, Polyvagal, and nature-based therapy techniques to support clients in cultivating self-friendship and deep healing.
Polaris Partners Counseling and Consulting, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durango, CO 81301
Specialties include: depression, anxiety, addictions, chronic pain, PTSD, grief & loss, LGBTQ, mood disorders, family conflict, dual diagnosis, neurofeedback, EMDR and healing from trauma, abuse, and neglect.
Currently accepting new telehealth clients, Northern CO, Denver, Western Slope (CCHA, COAccess, RMHP) We at Polaris Partners help people chart a course to their full potential. Our staff has a breadth of training and expertise to help clients navigate life's obstacles and we build strong relationships to reach clients and connect them with sources of support and strength. We strive to be the community's first choice in collaborating with clients and their communities to help clients get their bearings and return to their true path. We look forward to partnering with you in the next steps of your journey toward optimum mental health.
Specialties include: depression, anxiety, addictions, chronic pain, PTSD, grief & loss, LGBTQ, mood disorders, family conflict, dual diagnosis, neurofeedback, EMDR and healing from trauma, abuse, and neglect.
Currently accepting new telehealth clients, Northern CO, Denver, Western Slope (CCHA, COAccess, RMHP) We at Polaris Partners help people chart a course to their full potential. Our staff has a breadth of training and expertise to help clients navigate life's obstacles and we build strong relationships to reach clients and connect them with sources of support and strength. We strive to be the community's first choice in collaborating with clients and their communities to help clients get their bearings and return to their true path. We look forward to partnering with you in the next steps of your journey toward optimum mental health.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Addictions Counselor in practice for the past 5 years, I believe self-acceptance and compassion are the keys to satisfaction in life and what allows true lasting changes to occur. I know how difficult it is to find balance when life has been full of painful and disorienting experiences. Seeking support can be one of the hardest parts, so congratulations on taking that step! I work well with those that have struggled with therapists/therapy in the past. There is hope. We can find it together.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Addictions Counselor in practice for the past 5 years, I believe self-acceptance and compassion are the keys to satisfaction in life and what allows true lasting changes to occur. I know how difficult it is to find balance when life has been full of painful and disorienting experiences. Seeking support can be one of the hardest parts, so congratulations on taking that step! I work well with those that have struggled with therapists/therapy in the past. There is hope. We can find it together.
I am a license social worker with over 15 years of experience working teens, families, and individual in various settings. I enjoy helping to empower families and individuals to overcome past and present struggles in order to live healthy, full, hope filled lives. I believe in the importance of finding the root issues in a persons life in order to find true healing. I offer therapy to help address issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, life transitions, and loss.
I am a license social worker with over 15 years of experience working teens, families, and individual in various settings. I enjoy helping to empower families and individuals to overcome past and present struggles in order to live healthy, full, hope filled lives. I believe in the importance of finding the root issues in a persons life in order to find true healing. I offer therapy to help address issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, life transitions, and loss.
Are you missing the joy that you once felt in your day to day life? Do you notice your heart racing even while you are at rest? Are you trying to adjust to daily challenges after a recent loss, or lifechanging event? The human experience is fraught with difficulty, however I believe we can work together to help you find meaning and peace in your life. I feel privileged to accompany a person on their journey of self examination, healing, and evolution, recognizing the inherent dignity and worth of each individual and the interconnectedness of all humanity.
Are you missing the joy that you once felt in your day to day life? Do you notice your heart racing even while you are at rest? Are you trying to adjust to daily challenges after a recent loss, or lifechanging event? The human experience is fraught with difficulty, however I believe we can work together to help you find meaning and peace in your life. I feel privileged to accompany a person on their journey of self examination, healing, and evolution, recognizing the inherent dignity and worth of each individual and the interconnectedness of all humanity.
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Elizabeth Gleason
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Durango, CO 81301 (Online Only)
Greetings! I have years of experience working with people from all walks of life, including individuals in crisis; victims of crime; LGBTQIA+ folks; and first responders. We will work through your struggles together by using evidence-based practices and will draw on your innate strengths to guide the process. I am a queer-affirming, sex-positive therapist.
Greetings! I have years of experience working with people from all walks of life, including individuals in crisis; victims of crime; LGBTQIA+ folks; and first responders. We will work through your struggles together by using evidence-based practices and will draw on your innate strengths to guide the process. I am a queer-affirming, sex-positive therapist.
. I specialize in addictions, and compulsive behaviors . I have been certified in sex addiction therapist for 25 years I also specialize in financial and eating disorders I have years of experience working with adolescents. I have a passion in helping couples develop a healthy partnership in raising children together, including divorced couples, blended families, three generational family systems.. .
. I specialize in addictions, and compulsive behaviors . I have been certified in sex addiction therapist for 25 years I also specialize in financial and eating disorders I have years of experience working with adolescents. I have a passion in helping couples develop a healthy partnership in raising children together, including divorced couples, blended families, three generational family systems.. .
As a registered Naturopathic Doctor, I am interested in treating the whole person and discovering the underlying cause of imbalance or dis-ease. I address not only mental-emotional wellness, but the physical body as well. I provide safe, effective alternatives to medications for people who do not want to be on them or when they no longer work. If you have been through the medical model and are tired of not feeling heard or being offered treatments that don't work, there is a solution. I will customize a treatment plan to meet all of your individualized needs.
As a registered Naturopathic Doctor, I am interested in treating the whole person and discovering the underlying cause of imbalance or dis-ease. I address not only mental-emotional wellness, but the physical body as well. I provide safe, effective alternatives to medications for people who do not want to be on them or when they no longer work. If you have been through the medical model and are tired of not feeling heard or being offered treatments that don't work, there is a solution. I will customize a treatment plan to meet all of your individualized needs.
Looking for a therapist can be daunting, confusing and frustrating. There are so many unknowns - but one thing that you can be sure of is that I am here to help. Not all therapists are the same and I believe that there is someone for everyone. I also believe that authentic human connection is vital to everyone's well-being. Know that you don't have to be alone - I can be there to help you out of the dark, or sit there next to you. I am here to let you know that you are not broken and that you don’t need fixing. As your therapist, I will help you use the innate abilities that you already have to help shape your life for the better.
Looking for a therapist can be daunting, confusing and frustrating. There are so many unknowns - but one thing that you can be sure of is that I am here to help. Not all therapists are the same and I believe that there is someone for everyone. I also believe that authentic human connection is vital to everyone's well-being. Know that you don't have to be alone - I can be there to help you out of the dark, or sit there next to you. I am here to let you know that you are not broken and that you don’t need fixing. As your therapist, I will help you use the innate abilities that you already have to help shape your life for the better.
Katherine Anne McLain
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durango, CO 81301
Do you feel like life is unfulfilling? Do you feel self-doubt and inner criticism are always keeping you down? Do you have a hard time feeling confident? Do you feel like something is getting in the way of fulfilling your dreams? Do you experience conflict in your relationships? Does anxiety keep you from living the life you want? Are emotions confusing? I understand. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, or seeking deeper self-understanding, our sessions are designed to foster self-awareness and encourage the growth of a healthier, more adaptive self.
Do you feel like life is unfulfilling? Do you feel self-doubt and inner criticism are always keeping you down? Do you have a hard time feeling confident? Do you feel like something is getting in the way of fulfilling your dreams? Do you experience conflict in your relationships? Does anxiety keep you from living the life you want? Are emotions confusing? I understand. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, or seeking deeper self-understanding, our sessions are designed to foster self-awareness and encourage the growth of a healthier, more adaptive self.
Taylor LaRocco
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RYT
Verified Verified
Durango, CO 81301 (Online Only)
Are you overwhelmed by the demands of life, constantly battling stress, anxiety, or a relentless inner critic that leaves you questioning your self-worth? Struggling to find a healthy balance between work, family, and personal time? Maybe social situations leave you feeling isolated or uncomfortable, or despite achieving outward success, you can’t shake the feeling that something vital is missing. If this resonates, know that you're not alone, and meaningful change is within reach. I’m here to help you find peace, fulfillment, and a deeper sense of joy in your life.
Are you overwhelmed by the demands of life, constantly battling stress, anxiety, or a relentless inner critic that leaves you questioning your self-worth? Struggling to find a healthy balance between work, family, and personal time? Maybe social situations leave you feeling isolated or uncomfortable, or despite achieving outward success, you can’t shake the feeling that something vital is missing. If this resonates, know that you're not alone, and meaningful change is within reach. I’m here to help you find peace, fulfillment, and a deeper sense of joy in your life.
Lisa M Firle
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Durango, CO 81301
If you are ready for real change in your life and are tired of being stuck in the same routine, same fears, or same unhelpful thought patterns, then we will likely work well together. Many of the clients who see me for therapy have experienced excessive worry and hyper-vigilance, hopelessness, suffered from the aftereffects of a traumatic event, or have had difficulty connecting in relationships with others. I love working with women and men who are currently experiencing the wild changes and challenges of parenthood, particularly helping women find their selfhood during the pre and postpartum journey.
If you are ready for real change in your life and are tired of being stuck in the same routine, same fears, or same unhelpful thought patterns, then we will likely work well together. Many of the clients who see me for therapy have experienced excessive worry and hyper-vigilance, hopelessness, suffered from the aftereffects of a traumatic event, or have had difficulty connecting in relationships with others. I love working with women and men who are currently experiencing the wild changes and challenges of parenthood, particularly helping women find their selfhood during the pre and postpartum journey.
No one gets through life alone. No matter how much you subscribe to the "pull yourself up by your boot-straps" method, at a certain point, that breaks down and you're forced to ask for help. Maybe it’s the stress of daily living or difficult experiences from the past. Maybe it’s patterned behaviors you just can’t seem to change or overwhelming emotions. Whatever it is, your wellbeing and relationships are suffering and all you want to do is feel good, feel alive, and be happy. Simple, right?
No one gets through life alone. No matter how much you subscribe to the "pull yourself up by your boot-straps" method, at a certain point, that breaks down and you're forced to ask for help. Maybe it’s the stress of daily living or difficult experiences from the past. Maybe it’s patterned behaviors you just can’t seem to change or overwhelming emotions. Whatever it is, your wellbeing and relationships are suffering and all you want to do is feel good, feel alive, and be happy. Simple, right?
KidStuff Child And Family Counseling, PC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Durango, CO 81301
KidStuff Child & Family Counseling, P.C. specializes in helping kids, families and adults navigate life's challenges and improve overall wellness. LifeStuff, HardStuff, AdultStuff: whatever your reasons for seeking therapy, our therapists will collaborate with you to create a therapeutic experience to meet your needs. Our therapists are open and welcoming while supporting clients through their healing process. If you have Medicaid health insurance, commercial insurance, or are looking for a reasonably affordable cash-pay option, we have options for in-office and telehealth services.
KidStuff Child & Family Counseling, P.C. specializes in helping kids, families and adults navigate life's challenges and improve overall wellness. LifeStuff, HardStuff, AdultStuff: whatever your reasons for seeking therapy, our therapists will collaborate with you to create a therapeutic experience to meet your needs. Our therapists are open and welcoming while supporting clients through their healing process. If you have Medicaid health insurance, commercial insurance, or are looking for a reasonably affordable cash-pay option, we have options for in-office and telehealth services.
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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.