Chronic Pain Therapists in Fort Collins, CO

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Victoria Gerber
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ADS
Verified
Verified
Vickie specializes primarily in chronic pain management.
NOT ACCEPTING New Individual Clients. ACCEPTING Group Participants ONLY. Vickie Gerber is an LPC and is a mental health therapist with Rise Above Wellness Counseling. She earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adams State University in 2015. Vickie specializes in working with adults and older adolescents (16+) dealing with chronic pain , addiction, self-esteem issues, anxiety and stress, depression, and LGBTQ+ issues. She is passionate about helping others discover enduring wellness and become empowered to make lasting positive changes in their lives and relationships.
(970) 447-4709
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Fort Collins, CO 80525
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Thomas Vnuk MA LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
I have been providing direct psychological counseling sessions for more than twenty five years. Please count on my dedication to providing an effective and high quality therapeutic experience delivered in a compassionate and respectful way. I work particularly well with adolescents and adults wanting assistance with Anxiety, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Trauma and PTSD recovery and stress related medical issues including Somatic and Chronic Pain Conditions. I am a Certified Multiple Sclerosis Specialist. I work closely with families and individuals facing and transitioning through a medical injury or a chronic Illness , including the special stress of care giving.
(970) 818-5670
Fort Collins, CO 80524
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Lee Gardner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My specialties include: eating disorders, physical performance issues, addiction/recovery issues, adolescent acting out, divorce recovery, step-family dynamics, chronic pain , sex addiction and couples counseling.
I work with clients who feel stuck; stuck in the emotion and negative thoughts associated with life's stressors. Clients, who are beginning to realize that there will always be the struggle of relationships or money matters or health concerns or..., yet understand that they can begin to develop a different outlook, belief system.
(970) 825-0558
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Fort Collins, CO 80526
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Trevor Davis
Psychologist, PsyD, ABPP
Verified
Verified
I am board certified in Rehabilitation Psychology, with over 10 years experience helping people who have chronic medical conditions, including chronic pain .
I only provide telehealth services. I specialize in rehabilitation psychology, pain psychology, and supporting people in their recovery after injury and/or with chronic medical conditions. Often people work with me to address experiences of trauma, grief, and loss related to injuries and health conditions. Evidence-based treatments include the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I typically work in a brief-treatment model, with treatment lasting 2 to 12 appointments. This will depend on your needs and goals. We will make a treatment plan together during your first appointment.
(206) 309-8848
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Fort Collins, CO 80521
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Livia Daniela 'danielle' Dumesnil
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LAC, C-MIT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in treating Trauma, Chronic Pain & Chronic Illness , Medical Trauma, Stress, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse/Addiction.
When you are ready to begin your journey, I will walk with you. Together we will explore what integrating your body and mind offer for happiness and healing. You will be greeted by a non-judgmental and holistic/integrated approach to help you overcome past and present issues, to move into your future, and you also get a tail wag from Jack: In-Training Service Dog. While your struggle is REAL, your life does not have to be a REAL STRUGGLE!
(970) 400-9834
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Fort Collins, CO 80525
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Vonie' Stillson
Licensed Professional Counselor, BC-DMT, LPC, ATRIC, ACS, NCC
Verified
Verified
Some of the things I help clients balance include chronic pain , anxiety, behavioral concerns and mental illnesses such as Bipolar Disorder, PTSD and Schizophrenia.
I combine Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) & Aquatic Therapy (AT), Geek therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to assist clients in moving toward balance. DMT is psychotherapeutic use of movement to promote emotional, social, cognitive, & physical integration of the person. AT is use of water & specifically designed activity to aid in restoration, extension, maintenance & quality of function for persons with acute, transient, or chronic disabilities, syndromes, or diseases. Geek Therapy combines fandom & concepts clients relate to with CBT, DBT and other approaches to address client needs.
(970) 644-6983
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Fort Collins, CO 80521
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Jill Popp
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LAC, ADS
Verified
Verified
NEWS I recently became a Brainspotting practitioner! Working in the mental health field for 7 years, I specialize in addiction treatment, pain management, chronic and terminal illness , work with survivors of domestic violence, grief, TBI, sleep disruption, and treatment of anxiety. I use strength based and person centered treatment with CBT and DBT skill learning. My aim is to provide personalized counseling services to address each client's unique journey and goals. In addition to traditional talk therapy sessions, time can be divided or extended to include 5 point ear acupuncture, individual yoga, art therapy, or therapy dog.
(970) 800-2529
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Fort Collins, CO 80525
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Polaris Partners Counseling and Consulting, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
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.
(970) 579-4130
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Fort Collins, CO 80525
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Shaunna Kauffman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I work with issues such as anxiety, depression, life transitions (divorce, career and family changes, aging), chronic illness and grief and loss.
(970) 292-6916
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Fort Collins, CO 80525
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Katherine Combs
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
With a wide range of clinical experience and a strong training background, I have expertise in treating anxiety, depression, women's health and infertility/ postpartum, chronic pain , coping with illness , life transitions, relationship difficulties, trauma, grief, self-esteem, & stress.
Life can be hard, confusing and even painful. You have just taken the first and hardest step by being here. As a licensed psychologist, I offer psychotherapy to individuals with an emphasis on adults and adolescents. Together our purpose will be working towards a healthier, happier and more meaningful life. My approach is empowering, insightful and collaborative. I strive to take an active role in the therapy process and help you discover things that need to change to improve your life, and then how to actually implement those changes.
(970) 426-0216
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Fort Collins, CO 80525
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Melissa Londoño Connally
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
8 Endorsed
Verified
8 Endorsed
Life is difficult. It's common to find ourselves feeling stuck and lost. If you're living a life that is different than the one you hoped for and you're motivated to make changes, then let's work together. Let's do the difficult work of moving towards suffering to increase your freedom in pursuing what you want for yourself. Let's get to a place of feeling grounded and living meaningfully - even in moments of pain .
(833) 923-2564
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Fort Collins, CO 80525
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A Life Empowered: In-Home Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CCM
Verified
Verified
A Life Empowered, LLC is a specialized provider of mobile, in-home counseling, consulting and care management services for older adults and adults with disabilities. If you or your loved one are faced with one of life's difficult transitions or coping with a disability, loss of independence, isolation, chronic illness or pain , oncology journey, depression or anxiety, life review, end of life support, grief and loss, in need of caregiver support or medical care management I may be able to help. For increased comfort, privacy and convenience, I travel to you or your loved one for every session.
(970) 670-7828
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Fort Collins, CO 80526
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Lindy Pearson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
My approach begins with the belief that the human experience is to know both joy and pain , & every variation of emotion in-between, often in the same moment. I believe that which has been wounded in relationship must be healed in relationship. In order for your true self to emerge it must be witnessed. Just as our deepest glory must be held, so too must our wounds. In these places we will engage a posture of curiosity of how those wounds have impacted your style of relating and the ways you have had to adapt to cope.
(970) 672-7974 x704
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Fort Collins, CO 80525
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Megan Louise Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CACIII
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
We all have the need to feel supported and understood when in crisis, or when life feels overwhelming. I don't think we are meant to navigate life's difficult paths alone. I encourage you to call and see how therapy could be of benefit to you with your current life circumstances. I believe we each have the innate capacity to heal, and I value and encourage the integration of mind, body, and spirit. I have experience treating depression, anxiety, addiction, chronic pain , childhood sexual abuse, trauma, grief, and PTSD.
(970) 812-4344
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Fort Collins, CO 80526
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Alex Murphy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LAC, ADS
Verified
Verified
Currently, I work and specialize in bringing healing to people suffering from chronic pain , trauma, depression, anxiety, relational/marital stress, life transitions, and addiction (behavioral and substance related).
You matter and your unique story matters. Together we will work to unearth the issues contributing to your pain and chart a path forward. Along the way we'll also discover your strengths that will aid you in healing. Depression, anxiety, and other issues are not the end of the road. There is hope and we will work toward that hope.
(970) 451-0870
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Fort Collins, CO 80525
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Chelsea Twiss
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I work from a relationally-based, multi-faceted, systemic approach to counseling that considers each individual's lived experience and environment as key contributing factors to overall wellness. I believe a therapeutic approach that balances acceptance, validation, and challenge is growth-producing. I have worked with a broad range of clients with various presenting concerns. Some of my specialty areas of emphasis include; sex therapy, women's health, gender identity, relationship concerns, substance use, chronic pain , and family of origin trauma. I am also experienced in psychological testing with an emphasis on ADHD assessment.
(970) 528-4117
Fort Collins, CO 80521
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Ruth Krug
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, RYT-500
Verified
Verified
Living with grief, trauma and stress can feel lonely and isolating. These can also take form in different ways, showing up as chronic pain , fatigue, sleeping, depression and anxiety. If you are looking to be proactive in your mental health healing, want to incorporate empowering coping skills and also have the desire to change patterns that no longer serve you, these therapy sessions can help you to integrate your stress and trauma in a way that allows you to feel embodied and whole again.
(970) 762-2443
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Fort Collins, CO 80525
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Karen Midyet
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I provide supportive therapy, Retirement and Life Coaching to older adults to help them to relieve emotional pain and find solutions to their problems or their life challenges.
Are you struggling with who you are now as you age and grow older? I help older adults work on identifying their values, purpose, and identity now that they have raised their children, or have left their job. I help clients create the life they want as they approach retirement. We work on ways to lower stress, have healthier relationships with family and friends, and find happiness with yourself and the choices you make in life. As a PsyPac provider, I work using video across over 25 states.
(303) 353-1474
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Fort Collins, CO 80528
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Zach Linder
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MS, LPCC
Verified
Verified
Life is filled with hopes and expectations that lead to our greatest joys and deepest pain . The tricky part is that the things we value the most can cause us the greatest pain and suffering. Where there is pain , there can be healing, and where there are ashes, new life can be made. Zach Linder believes that the context of the past, the experience in the present, and the hopes and goals of the future are all essential parts of using our deepest suffering to move into and live our greatest joys. Zach’s clients experience him joining them where they are and walking with them step by step on the journey to where they want to be.
(970) 548-3369
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Fort Collins, CO 80525
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Monica Garcia
Psychologist, PsyD, ACS
Verified
Verified
In addition to my training and experience with complex substance use cases, I enjoy working with clients who are experiencing chronic pain , chronic illnesses, anxiety, depression, Bipolar Disorder, and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
I'm a warm and caring therapist who knows the value of humor, and I bring that into my work to help balance and cope with the more difficult parts of life. I'm trained in harm reduction, a collaborative approach between client and therapist that incorporates the belief that abstinence is one solution to drug and alcohol misuse but not the only solution. I also have experience with moderation management for alcohol use.
(970) 410-6320
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Fort Collins, CO 80525
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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.