Chronic Pain Therapists in West Town, Chicago, IL
Joy Myong
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC
Verified Verified
West Town, Chicago, IL 60622
Feeling crippled by anxiety, chronic pain, depression, an illness or injury? Know that you are not alone and help is available! Whether your struggle is addiction, ADHD, debilitating physical/emotional pain, or simply feeling lost, overwhelmed, helpless - it is possible to find your way back to feeling good again. We live in an amazing time where we can access a wide range of resources to bring our body-mind-soul into balance and align with a life of purpose and meaning.
Feeling crippled by anxiety, chronic pain, depression, an illness or injury? Know that you are not alone and help is available! Whether your struggle is addiction, ADHD, debilitating physical/emotional pain, or simply feeling lost, overwhelmed, helpless - it is possible to find your way back to feeling good again. We live in an amazing time where we can access a wide range of resources to bring our body-mind-soul into balance and align with a life of purpose and meaning.
Kelly Pastori
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
West Town, Chicago, IL 60622
Trauma and abuse: spiritual, emotional, sexual, physical, racial; Nervous system psychoeducation, anxiety/depression; Boundaries and codependency; Sexual identity development, Evangelical fundamentalist Purity culture recovery; White identity development; Chronic illness, unidentified physical pain and stress, psychosomatic stress.
At the heart of my work, I approach therapy from a relational, psychodynamic therapy model, which means I believe the relationship between the client and therapist can be a transformative component in the growth process. I am a LPC combining modern neurobiology with holistic somatic healing, the psychodynamic therapeutic relationship, and body-based practices to create an experiential awakening on a bodily, psychological and emotional level. I work from a somatic-centered therapeutic approach, meaning that I believe that the body tells the stories and narratives. For more information, my website is: www.kellypastori.com
Trauma and abuse: spiritual, emotional, sexual, physical, racial; Nervous system psychoeducation, anxiety/depression; Boundaries and codependency; Sexual identity development, Evangelical fundamentalist Purity culture recovery; White identity development; Chronic illness, unidentified physical pain and stress, psychosomatic stress.
At the heart of my work, I approach therapy from a relational, psychodynamic therapy model, which means I believe the relationship between the client and therapist can be a transformative component in the growth process. I am a LPC combining modern neurobiology with holistic somatic healing, the psychodynamic therapeutic relationship, and body-based practices to create an experiential awakening on a bodily, psychological and emotional level. I work from a somatic-centered therapeutic approach, meaning that I believe that the body tells the stories and narratives. For more information, my website is: www.kellypastori.com
Hadassah Carlson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
West Town, Chicago, IL 60642 (Online Only)
Don't wait another day in pain.
I help individuals who are experiencing suffering and who want to experience healing and lasting change. Maybe you've experienced human-induced trauma, sexual abuse, spiritual abuse, relational conflict, feeling lost, alone, stuck, or simply feeling like some part of your life isn't working. Maybe you're struggling to feel your emotions, or you're confused about how your behavior and emotions are connected. I will work with you to help you understand the root of the issue and how your emotions, thoughts, and behaviors are connected and we'll work together to create greater awareness, freedom, and health in your life.
Don't wait another day in pain.
I help individuals who are experiencing suffering and who want to experience healing and lasting change. Maybe you've experienced human-induced trauma, sexual abuse, spiritual abuse, relational conflict, feeling lost, alone, stuck, or simply feeling like some part of your life isn't working. Maybe you're struggling to feel your emotions, or you're confused about how your behavior and emotions are connected. I will work with you to help you understand the root of the issue and how your emotions, thoughts, and behaviors are connected and we'll work together to create greater awareness, freedom, and health in your life.
Dr. Evette Addai
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Town, Chicago, IL 60622
Accepting new clients! Is it hard for your child or teen to cope with a medical illness or recent life change? Is your teen struggling with instructions, worrying about the future, staying in their room, and getting angry over small things? Or is your child having more tantrums and struggles with their behavior? There's hope! We will work together to make things better using proven ways to express strong emotions, change behaviors, and make a positive future for you and your child. My style is all about making you and your child feel heard, empowered, and cared for. We'll work together to make things better for you and your family!
Accepting new clients! Is it hard for your child or teen to cope with a medical illness or recent life change? Is your teen struggling with instructions, worrying about the future, staying in their room, and getting angry over small things? Or is your child having more tantrums and struggles with their behavior? There's hope! We will work together to make things better using proven ways to express strong emotions, change behaviors, and make a positive future for you and your child. My style is all about making you and your child feel heard, empowered, and cared for. We'll work together to make things better for you and your family!
Rachel E Smith
Psychologist, MA, PsyD
Verified Verified
14 Endorsed
West Town, Chicago, IL 60622
, racism, sexism, classism) can cause trauma, and that therapy can help us move out of internalized shame and pain brought on by socialization into these systems.
The task of finding a new therapist to walk with you in your journey toward growth, hope, and healing can be so difficult! My style is relational and dynamic, meaning that I hold the past and present together as we work through your story to examine places you feel stuck or want to make changes. Your safety in the therapeutic relationship is important in order to facilitate the exploration of what can be painful thoughts, feelings, and memories. I integrate evidence-based techniques, cultural humility, and a nonjudgemental perspective to help you find your strengths and meet your life goals.
, racism, sexism, classism) can cause trauma, and that therapy can help us move out of internalized shame and pain brought on by socialization into these systems.
The task of finding a new therapist to walk with you in your journey toward growth, hope, and healing can be so difficult! My style is relational and dynamic, meaning that I hold the past and present together as we work through your story to examine places you feel stuck or want to make changes. Your safety in the therapeutic relationship is important in order to facilitate the exploration of what can be painful thoughts, feelings, and memories. I integrate evidence-based techniques, cultural humility, and a nonjudgemental perspective to help you find your strengths and meet your life goals.
Rebecca Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Town, Chicago, IL 60622 (Online Only)
This combined with years of training in deep healing modalities, my clients have found a reduction in symptoms associated with both big and little life traumas, chronic pain, phobias, negative relationship patterns, anxiety, depression, and self confidence issues.
When we are able to truly understand ourselves and our relationships, we can build a life of genuine meaning and connection. Many people enter into therapy only to find themselves gaining small amounts of insight that produce little or no changes in their life. My therapeutic methods produce results that not only change the way we feel about ourselves in the world but change our behaviors. I am respectful of the fact that everyone's pace and tolerance to different interventions varies. My work is reflective of the care and respect I have for each and every client as individuals.
This combined with years of training in deep healing modalities, my clients have found a reduction in symptoms associated with both big and little life traumas, chronic pain, phobias, negative relationship patterns, anxiety, depression, and self confidence issues.
When we are able to truly understand ourselves and our relationships, we can build a life of genuine meaning and connection. Many people enter into therapy only to find themselves gaining small amounts of insight that produce little or no changes in their life. My therapeutic methods produce results that not only change the way we feel about ourselves in the world but change our behaviors. I am respectful of the fact that everyone's pace and tolerance to different interventions varies. My work is reflective of the care and respect I have for each and every client as individuals.
Alesia Lacy
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
West Town, Chicago, IL 60642 (Online Only)
I have worked with all age groups in the areas of anxiety, depression, codependency, addiction, self-harming, chronic pain, relationship issues, anger management, and life transitions.
Hello and welcome. Have you been thinking about starting therapy for a while but feel overwhelmed by the idea of where to start? At whatever pace you are comfortable I am here to help you identify and prioritize your issues to begin managing and/or resolving the problems that are holding you back from thriving as your best self. My goal is to provide a welcoming and non-judgmental platform to help you become your own catalyst for self-empowerment. My counseling style is a client-centered strength-based approach that includes various treatment modalities depending on the client's needs and expectations.
I have worked with all age groups in the areas of anxiety, depression, codependency, addiction, self-harming, chronic pain, relationship issues, anger management, and life transitions.
Hello and welcome. Have you been thinking about starting therapy for a while but feel overwhelmed by the idea of where to start? At whatever pace you are comfortable I am here to help you identify and prioritize your issues to begin managing and/or resolving the problems that are holding you back from thriving as your best self. My goal is to provide a welcoming and non-judgmental platform to help you become your own catalyst for self-empowerment. My counseling style is a client-centered strength-based approach that includes various treatment modalities depending on the client's needs and expectations.
Crystal Drake
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAATC, LPC
Verified Verified
West Town, Chicago, IL 60647
Are you experiencing feelings of loneliness as a result of grief, loss or chronic illness? These experiences are isolating and can bring unexpected and difficult emotions. I can help support you by creating space for you to better understand your truth without judgment and process difficult emotions using art therapy or through talk therapy. My approach focuses on healing through radical acceptance and connection to others. I will also offer you direct feedback and coping strategies to help you move through these feelings and towards the life that you ultimately want to live.
Are you experiencing feelings of loneliness as a result of grief, loss or chronic illness? These experiences are isolating and can bring unexpected and difficult emotions. I can help support you by creating space for you to better understand your truth without judgment and process difficult emotions using art therapy or through talk therapy. My approach focuses on healing through radical acceptance and connection to others. I will also offer you direct feedback and coping strategies to help you move through these feelings and towards the life that you ultimately want to live.
Denise K Netko
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
West Town, Chicago, IL 60622
I have over 12 years of experience working with individuals and couples on interpersonal issues, communication & relational issues, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, grief and conflict.
In our modern world, many of us recognize the need to take time to slow down and get in tune with ourselves and our relationships. I actively engage with clients in a reflective process to explore current life stressors, challenges, & behavioral patterns. A relational framework is utilized to help guide clients through an exploration of how current and past relationships influence their lives. Within the context of a safe and trusting therapeutic environment, I help clients to identify the steps needed to overcome challenges and promote positive change.
I have over 12 years of experience working with individuals and couples on interpersonal issues, communication & relational issues, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, grief and conflict.
In our modern world, many of us recognize the need to take time to slow down and get in tune with ourselves and our relationships. I actively engage with clients in a reflective process to explore current life stressors, challenges, & behavioral patterns. A relational framework is utilized to help guide clients through an exploration of how current and past relationships influence their lives. Within the context of a safe and trusting therapeutic environment, I help clients to identify the steps needed to overcome challenges and promote positive change.
Amy Weider
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Town, Chicago, IL 60622
Major life changes, such as being diagnosed with a chronic illness, starting a new career path, losing a loved one, or becoming a caregiver, can be overwhelming. They can make us question our values, goals, and sense of self. In these pivotal moments, therapy becomes a powerful tool to navigate our journey, make meaning and find our authentic voices. It's time to give yourself permission to evolve and embrace the process of self-discovery.
Major life changes, such as being diagnosed with a chronic illness, starting a new career path, losing a loved one, or becoming a caregiver, can be overwhelming. They can make us question our values, goals, and sense of self. In these pivotal moments, therapy becomes a powerful tool to navigate our journey, make meaning and find our authentic voices. It's time to give yourself permission to evolve and embrace the process of self-discovery.
Rae McDaniel: Queer Therapist
Counselor, MEd, LCPC, CST
Verified Verified
West Town, Chicago, IL 60622
My specializations include transgender/non-binary folks, sex therapy, LGBTQ population, trauma, sexual pain, PTSD, and kink/poly-affirming care.
As a Gender and Certified Sex Therapist, I work with folks like you feeling anxious and lost about a transition you're experiencing in sex, gender, sexual identity, or relationships. I'm here to help folks move from surviving to thriving.
My specializations include transgender/non-binary folks, sex therapy, LGBTQ population, trauma, sexual pain, PTSD, and kink/poly-affirming care.
As a Gender and Certified Sex Therapist, I work with folks like you feeling anxious and lost about a transition you're experiencing in sex, gender, sexual identity, or relationships. I'm here to help folks move from surviving to thriving.
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Tonya Vander
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Town, Chicago, IL 60622
Severe Mental Illness: Tonya can help clients with serious mental, behavioral, or emotional disorders progress and better function in their daily lives.
Tonya Vander, LCSW, understands what trauma and grief look like when life is severely altered, and she offers a strong, empathic ear and tools to guide clients through healing. She creates safe spaces for individuals to feel heard, encouraged, and accepted. She supports clients age six and up struggling with depression, family conflict, mood disorders, stress, and is especially skilled at treating: Trauma/PTSD: Tonya is highly skilled at treating trauma and supporting clients through the tremendous repair work needed to heal. She helps clients focus on hope and resiliency no matter what barriers they're facing.
Severe Mental Illness: Tonya can help clients with serious mental, behavioral, or emotional disorders progress and better function in their daily lives.
Tonya Vander, LCSW, understands what trauma and grief look like when life is severely altered, and she offers a strong, empathic ear and tools to guide clients through healing. She creates safe spaces for individuals to feel heard, encouraged, and accepted. She supports clients age six and up struggling with depression, family conflict, mood disorders, stress, and is especially skilled at treating: Trauma/PTSD: Tonya is highly skilled at treating trauma and supporting clients through the tremendous repair work needed to heal. She helps clients focus on hope and resiliency no matter what barriers they're facing.
Rosalynn Recine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Town, Chicago, IL 60622
Trauma can show up as anxiety, depression, addictions, physical pain and illness, and relationship issues.
I use a holistic approach to healing that includes mind, body and spirit. I have a particular focus on women's health issues, sexual abuse, and PTSD. Every pain, trauma, and obstacle we experience in life has information to share with us. The most difficult times we face can be truly transformative if we know how to listen to them. Sometimes we can get lost down these turbulent roads and my job is to help you navigate the path that you are already on.
Trauma can show up as anxiety, depression, addictions, physical pain and illness, and relationship issues.
I use a holistic approach to healing that includes mind, body and spirit. I have a particular focus on women's health issues, sexual abuse, and PTSD. Every pain, trauma, and obstacle we experience in life has information to share with us. The most difficult times we face can be truly transformative if we know how to listen to them. Sometimes we can get lost down these turbulent roads and my job is to help you navigate the path that you are already on.
Hillary Dvorak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Town, Chicago, IL 60622 (Online Only)
I understand how difficult it is to go throughout your day having to hide the pain.
I am a firm believer that people are extremely resilient and it is a strength to ask for help! My background is in child welfare where I have witnessed individuals, families and children overcome severe trauma. As a clinician, I aim to create a safe, non-judgmental environment where we work as a team to face any and all barriers within your life. Because you are your biggest catalyst for change, we work together to create a treatment focus centered around your personal mental health goals.
I understand how difficult it is to go throughout your day having to hide the pain.
I am a firm believer that people are extremely resilient and it is a strength to ask for help! My background is in child welfare where I have witnessed individuals, families and children overcome severe trauma. As a clinician, I aim to create a safe, non-judgmental environment where we work as a team to face any and all barriers within your life. Because you are your biggest catalyst for change, we work together to create a treatment focus centered around your personal mental health goals.
Avi Vodnoy Wolf
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Town, Chicago, IL 60622 (Online Only)
My specialities are working with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and chronic pain.
You want to feel emotions fully without shame. You want to be connected to your own sense of desire and purpose. You deserve a space to explore the parts of you that feel unknown, “unacceptable,” or taboo. My commitment in the therapeutic relationship is to welcome and value all aspects of your experience – the stories that reflect humor and resilience, and the parts that have been shamed or dismissed. I combine EMDR trauma processing, somatic approaches, and discussions about how systems of oppression shape what we believe about ourselves to help clients express emotion and explore new patterns and identities.
My specialities are working with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and chronic pain.
You want to feel emotions fully without shame. You want to be connected to your own sense of desire and purpose. You deserve a space to explore the parts of you that feel unknown, “unacceptable,” or taboo. My commitment in the therapeutic relationship is to welcome and value all aspects of your experience – the stories that reflect humor and resilience, and the parts that have been shamed or dismissed. I combine EMDR trauma processing, somatic approaches, and discussions about how systems of oppression shape what we believe about ourselves to help clients express emotion and explore new patterns and identities.
Alana Muriel
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Town, Chicago, IL 60622 (Online Only)
I have experience working with those who experience chronic pain/ illness, and approach these topics in an affirming and supportive manner.
My goal as a therapist is to help guide adolescents and adults towards greater meaning, satisfaction, and peace in a warm and nonjudgmental space. In our work together we can process and make sense of the past, as well as focus on strategies to enjoy the present and work towards your desired future. I am available online only. I have experience working with the neurodivergent population, and enjoy assisting those with ADHD and Autism as they navigate relationships, life responsibilities, and transitions. I am queer-allied, body-neutral, and sex-worker affirming.
I have experience working with those who experience chronic pain/ illness, and approach these topics in an affirming and supportive manner.
My goal as a therapist is to help guide adolescents and adults towards greater meaning, satisfaction, and peace in a warm and nonjudgmental space. In our work together we can process and make sense of the past, as well as focus on strategies to enjoy the present and work towards your desired future. I am available online only. I have experience working with the neurodivergent population, and enjoy assisting those with ADHD and Autism as they navigate relationships, life responsibilities, and transitions. I am queer-allied, body-neutral, and sex-worker affirming.
Jamie N. Wichman, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Town, Chicago, IL 60622 (Online Only)
Societal norms, social oppression, and even loved ones can contribute to us feeling like we are not enough. This can have a significant impact on our thoughts and feelings about ourselves, and our negative automatic thoughts can be persistent and isolating. They can affect the way we approach others and how we navigate the world.
Societal norms, social oppression, and even loved ones can contribute to us feeling like we are not enough. This can have a significant impact on our thoughts and feelings about ourselves, and our negative automatic thoughts can be persistent and isolating. They can affect the way we approach others and how we navigate the world.
Jessica Cruz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Town, Chicago, IL 60622
I am a bicultural and bilingual therapist. I value building a genuine and therapeutic relationship with folks, which means I will individualize therapy so that it can be the most meaningful. I use a mindfulness and strengths-based approach in session. I strongly believe we all posses the skills and abilities to create our desired lifestyle and goals by rediscovering self-love, practicing self-compassion, creating healthy relationships and remembering we need to be accountable to ourselves.
I am a bicultural and bilingual therapist. I value building a genuine and therapeutic relationship with folks, which means I will individualize therapy so that it can be the most meaningful. I use a mindfulness and strengths-based approach in session. I strongly believe we all posses the skills and abilities to create our desired lifestyle and goals by rediscovering self-love, practicing self-compassion, creating healthy relationships and remembering we need to be accountable to ourselves.
Deborah E Barile
Counselor, MS, LCPC, CH, CADC, NCC
Verified Verified
West Town, Chicago, IL 60622
During the past 20 plus years of helping others,regain their ability to live happy and productive lives. I design unique treatment plans for each client, guiding them towards identifying how their belief systems have not served them. With the goal to create new beliefs that could empower them to solve problems and have fulfilling lives.
My practice is focused on Helping Couples improve their relationships, Working with individuals with Addictions,and using Hypnotherapy to change bothersome habits or explore their subconscious mind.
I earned my Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology at the University of Dayton.
During the past 20 plus years of helping others,regain their ability to live happy and productive lives. I design unique treatment plans for each client, guiding them towards identifying how their belief systems have not served them. With the goal to create new beliefs that could empower them to solve problems and have fulfilling lives.
My practice is focused on Helping Couples improve their relationships, Working with individuals with Addictions,and using Hypnotherapy to change bothersome habits or explore their subconscious mind.
I earned my Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology at the University of Dayton.
Dr. Alexandra Colón
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified Verified
West Town, Chicago, IL 60642 (Online Only)
I believe it takes a tremendous amount of courage to seek therapy, and I seek to honor and respect this effort in every session through a collaborative process. During our work together, my mission is to work as a team as exploration of difficult thoughts, memories, and feelings arise. My hope is for clients to feel they can be their authentic selves while reflecting on their strengths and bringing awareness to their vulnerabilities and needs through a non-judgmental approach. I have extensive training in working with adults with a special interest in working with first responders, as well as other clinicians, and veterans.
I believe it takes a tremendous amount of courage to seek therapy, and I seek to honor and respect this effort in every session through a collaborative process. During our work together, my mission is to work as a team as exploration of difficult thoughts, memories, and feelings arise. My hope is for clients to feel they can be their authentic selves while reflecting on their strengths and bringing awareness to their vulnerabilities and needs through a non-judgmental approach. I have extensive training in working with adults with a special interest in working with first responders, as well as other clinicians, and veterans.
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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.