Chronic Pain Therapists in Indianapolis, IN
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Rachael S Glasser
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I have training in Medical Family Therapy which explores the emotional impact of
illness
on all members of the family.
We all create a set of expectations of ourselves, our world, and others, beginning with our earliest relationships. I enjoy working with clients who are interested in exploring how these beliefs either strengthen or distort our approach to relationships, medical issues, trauma, and/or challenges. I have a general practice dealing with issues of depression, anxiety, adjustment, marital, and family issues. I also work with clients and their families who are coping with medical and/or genetic diagnoses. I see soldiers and/or their spouses who are adjusting to military related issues and deployments.
Dorit Tomandl
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
The word psychotherapist is greek and means "Healer of the Soul". When you come into my office, I will not label you with anxiety, depression, addiction or any other disorder. You will hear me ask questions like: How is your addiction protecting you from
pain
? What do you not feel when depression numbs you? Once you witness and heal the wounds of your soul (you can also call it trauma), the symptoms (the 'disorder') can disappear. If you are interested in having a deeper understanding and awareness of your emotions, I will help you to develop a relationship with yourself that is characterized by curiosity, respect and compassion.
Michael F Herrmann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PhD
Verified
Verified
Much of my practice fouses on working with a variety of stress related disorders and diseases as well as
pain
management.
(Biofeedback and Neurobiofeedback see profile for details.)
I have been a clinican since 1973. It is through this depth of experience I have come to realize that we are all just innocent beings who, through conditioning, forgot who we truly are - perfect, loving, and whole.
Therapy then becomes a process of remembrance and realignment with our true Self.
Just Words
Counselor, MAMHC, MDiv
You are my ideal client if you are ready to change your life, relationships, or to maintain an mental
illness
. I work with those who have experienced /experiencing grief or loss, chronic
illness
,
pain
, marriage issues, divorce, anger, anxiety, depression, insomnia, post traumatic stress, or sexual abuse. (male or female) I also enjoy working with those who want to discover who they are, and identify what they are feeling. If you desire someone to assist you with the above concerns please allow me to help you identify, understand and create the change you desire.
Erin Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I enjoy working with clients to help them improve their relationship issues, feeling disconnected, family dynamic issues, changing behaviors, loneliness, hopelessness, emotional
pain
and traumas. I use a holistic approach looking at the whole person: mind, body and soul. I feel it is an honor to be involved in helping clients improve their spiritual, emotional and mental wellbeing.
Cassandra Williams
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Verified
Verified
As we transition through life, we go through many phases. We're often faced with challenges and obstacles that can make it difficult to process and move forward. During those times, the light at the end of the tunnel is not always present. Maybe you are under a lot of stress, feel stuck, are grieving the loss of a loved one, dealing with loneliness,
chronic pain
, anxiety, depression, lack of self-esteem, financial burdens, past trauma, or just don't feel like yourself. Whatever the issue, therapy provides a safe and secure space to talk through your issues, create attainable goals, and begin your healing journey.
Waitlist for new clients
Leah Elizabeth Whitmire
Counselor, MA, MT-BC, LMHCA
Verified
Verified
Are you looking for a unique approach to therapy that incorporates cutting edge, expressive arts therapy methods to help you make meaningful changes in your life? Would you like to use music, movement, breath, and the arts to enhance your wellbeing? I specialize in serving clients with mental health and wellness needs including anxiety, depression,
chronic pain
, PTSD, life transitions, career, stress, and relationship issues. For clients looking for a creative, expressive, embodied approach to wellness, learn how my integrative music psychotherapy and counseling services can help you reach your goals!
Amy Ikerd
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAC
Verified
8 Endorsed
Verified
8 Endorsed
ONLY ACCEPTING EMDR INTENSIVES AT THIS TIME. Through my experience working in mental health and addiction treatment, I've adopted a style of therapy that is both direct AND empowering and supportive. My experience allows for me to be flexible in my treatment approach, ensuring that I am providing counseling services that are individualized to meet your needs. My therapy strengths are in treating addictive disorders, PTSD/complex trauma, anxiety disorders,
chronic pain
, and working with first responders.
Michael Jones
Psychologist, PsyD, HSPP
Verified
Verified
Are you going through difficult changes in your life? Divorce, relationship problems,
illness
, career uncertainty? Feeling depressed, anxious? Having age-related problems? Memory, fear, adjustment, grief? Have you had bad experiences you can't get over, that haunt you, or keep tripping you up? Do others notice that you're different? Do you feel different to yourself; feel that your life is just stuck, without direction, motivation? Does some of this sound like you? Then I can help. You and I can form a productive, helpful relationship through which to take on the issues that are holding you back.
Not accepting new clients
Jennifer Huerta Mindful Living Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you feeling stuck, trapped, overwhelmed, or exhausted? Do you find yourself escaping the stress of life in your phone, in your work, in caring for others, or in drugs or alcohol? Or are you impacted by a loved one's addiction? I provide a safe space to make sense of your story and clarify your goals for healing from past hurts and habits. I enjoy helping family and friends understand mental health symptoms and recovery so they can best support their loved ones and heal from
pain
themselves.
Leslie Weaver
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
It is in this disconnect
pain
thrives.
Welcome to Rainbow Connections, LLC! Are you questioning or looking for support related to your LGBTQIA+ identity? Contemplating your gender or a possible transition? Considering coming out to your friends and loved ones? Have an LGBT+ identifying family member you wish to support better? Wanting to address your feelings of depression and anxiety? Hoping to address a history of trauma that impacts you still? Wrestling with body image or disordered eating? Pondering your alcohol or substance use and considering a change? Come sit with me for awhile! Let's join together to keep you moving forward to where you are meant to be.
Mary Elizabeth Guynn
MA, MHC
2 Endorsed
2 Endorsed
They cover up old and current wounds, hurts, and
pain
.
Silent and negative non-verbal thoughts to ourselves about life's circumstances can and will hurt us. They are the misbeliefs or lies we silently tell ourselves, over and over again about why we feel the way we feel when we experience suffering. Our silent, negative non-verbal thoughts become our negative self-talk and keep us stuck in life's circumstances. We can choose to make a difference. We can choose to recognize the misbeliefs or lies we tell ourselves so that we can start the healing process of moving forward.
Angie J Hernandez
CHT
1 Endorsed
1 Endorsed
Do you experience
chronic pain
or want to reduce stress and anxiety? Maybe you've tried every treatments offered but still experience
pain
? Hypnosis is a comfortable treatment option for chronic conditions.
Are you ready to change your life or maybe you just want some help getting un-stuck? I can assist you in making changes that just seem so hard to achieve on your own. You can stop smoking, lose weight or even change your outlook with hypnosis and it can happen quite fast. I help you make the change but I also teach you techniques you can use on your own when faced with life's challenges.
Hillary Blake
Psychologist, PsyD , HSPP
Verified
Verified
Additionally, I assist children and adolescents in coping with medical conditions or symptoms such as headaches,
pain
, adherence problems, and Conversion Disorder.
I am a clinical psychologist who provides assessment and treatment for individuals with a wide range of emotional and physical conditions. In psychotherapy I utilize evidence based interventions and have extensive training in biofeedback, DBT, CBT, and parent training. I was previously an Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology at Riley Hospital. I continue to remain involved at Riley as a Visiting Professor at the IU School of Medicine. I have been featured in regional and national news as a mental health expert.
Shelley Spencer-Hellmich
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, LCAC, CADACIV, CDVC
Verified
Verified
"At times I use psychophysiological techniques such as hypnosis and guided imagery for enhancing your ability to manage health issues such as anxiety, weight, and addictions, along with other areas such as
pain
management.
"I work with adults, children and adolescents. I often work with relationship, marital and family issues. I help couples with communication issues and provide ideas to work on outside of the session. Children often see me for stress management techniques to utilize at school and home; and I teach them techniques to help increase focus and concentration."
INDY Neurofeedback
Neurofeedback changed my family's life. Having observed first hand this life changing therapy, I felt convicted to make this available in Indiana. There is no reason for most to suffer from insomnia, anxiety, depression, ADHD,
pain
, migraines or a host of other ailments. Most are not inherently or irrevocably flawed. Instead, many of the problems that plague us are a case of "operator error". INDY Neurofeedback offers hope for true health - not a "bandage" with potentially harmful side effects or coping skills. How wonderful, that what amounts to exercises for the brain can permanently effect such change!"
InTouch Christian Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW, LICSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Although I have counseled across the board, my specialty lies in assisting clients that are suffering from depression and/or anxiety. I also have helped clients with
chronic pain
, mood disorders as well as our military personnel that have been deployed. Although I have counseled children and teens, my expertise lies with adults and older adults.
Heather Meyer
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified
Verified
I have experience with such issues as: ADHD, Autism, ODD, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Chronic Health/
Pain
Issues and Relationship Challenges.
I will help you get through your difficult life challenges so you can feel more confident, happy and whole. If you are struggling with your health, significant loss, or difficult circumstances within your family or work life, I can guide you, educate you, support you, connect you, and most importantly believe in you, so you can shift from hurt to hope, chaos to calm, and overwhelm to opportunity. I do this work because I truly believe each person is worthy to feel valued, heard, and understood and to have a fulfilling life that is meaningful and purposeful.
Taylor Lewis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified
Verified
My specialties include: fertility/family planning issues, chronic
illness
, rare disease, anxiety, OCD, interpersonal/relationship difficulties and life changes/adjustments.
Hello, I'm Taylor. My focus is on empowering individuals to live the life they want. Seeking therapy can be an overwhelming experience in itself. My focus is meeting clients where they are at and outlining a plan of action for tackling difficult mental health issues including anxiety, depression etc. Together, my goal is to create a safe and healing place for you to get where you want to be.
The Transformation Specialists LLC
Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC, BC-TMH
Verified
Verified
I am ready to deal with my deep issues. I'm done with resolutions! I need real change! I need a lasting change in every area of my life so I can be happy, be free to be me, and fulfill my dreams. I want to learn to be comfortable in my skin and teach others how to treat me. I'm tired of pretense. I'm tired of feeling like I'm not good enough and have to settle. Your struggle is over! It is time to heal from your
pain
and be freed from your past. The Transformation Specialists are here to help you with the transformation you have longed for. Do Not Wait. Call NoW! for your free telephone consultation to see How We Can Help!
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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.