Chronic Pain Therapists in Hammond, LA
Karen Dubret
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hammond, LA 70401
What is keeping you from feeling fully alive in each moment? I offer a warm atmosphere to address whatever is keeping you from feeling fully alive. I believe that pain and struggles in life can be turned into opportunities to grow and find more peace in both our lives and relationships. My belief is that healing happens in the context of a supportive and nonjudgmental relationship. My work focuses on helping people develop the skills they need to thrive and to discover things in themselves that may be preventing them from experiencing a genuine connection with others.
What is keeping you from feeling fully alive in each moment? I offer a warm atmosphere to address whatever is keeping you from feeling fully alive. I believe that pain and struggles in life can be turned into opportunities to grow and find more peace in both our lives and relationships. My belief is that healing happens in the context of a supportive and nonjudgmental relationship. My work focuses on helping people develop the skills they need to thrive and to discover things in themselves that may be preventing them from experiencing a genuine connection with others.
Chris Permenter at Arbor Day Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Hammond, LA 70403
My specialties: (1) relationship/couple's counseling; (2) reduce feelings of trauma, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem; and (3) explore one's spiritual relationship to identify obstacles that impede connection with God. I am one of the few counselors on the Northshore who has extensive training in Emotionally Focused Couple's Therapy (EFT), Gottman Couple's Therapy, Brainspotting, and Trauma Competency. In addition, I am a Christian counselor with a bachelor's in Christian Ministry/Biblical Studies and a Master's in counseling. Session fees are based upon a sliding scale: $100 - $135.
My specialties: (1) relationship/couple's counseling; (2) reduce feelings of trauma, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem; and (3) explore one's spiritual relationship to identify obstacles that impede connection with God. I am one of the few counselors on the Northshore who has extensive training in Emotionally Focused Couple's Therapy (EFT), Gottman Couple's Therapy, Brainspotting, and Trauma Competency. In addition, I am a Christian counselor with a bachelor's in Christian Ministry/Biblical Studies and a Master's in counseling. Session fees are based upon a sliding scale: $100 - $135.
Robert M Kerne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, NBCCH
Verified Verified
Hammond, LA 70403
I work with a variety of problems including anxiety, panic, post-trauma, depression, phobias, fears, anger, and troubling behaviors. Also, I provide relationship therapy such as marital, family or significant-other, including work/employment relationships. I enjoy working with all ages from 12 through all stages of adulthood. My focus is always to help my client become more content with the way they think, feel, act or react to people and events in their lives so that things work easier for them. Especially during this COVID-19 spread please consider Telebehavioral health using my secure online platform for counseling.
I work with a variety of problems including anxiety, panic, post-trauma, depression, phobias, fears, anger, and troubling behaviors. Also, I provide relationship therapy such as marital, family or significant-other, including work/employment relationships. I enjoy working with all ages from 12 through all stages of adulthood. My focus is always to help my client become more content with the way they think, feel, act or react to people and events in their lives so that things work easier for them. Especially during this COVID-19 spread please consider Telebehavioral health using my secure online platform for counseling.
Colette Crouere
Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, PLPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hammond, LA 70403
Hello! I'm Colette (she/her). I am a dedicated and compassionate therapist committed to a holistic approach to mental health. Holding a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from LSU and a Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Southeastern Louisiana University, I bring a unique blend of expertise in both medical and psychological fields. As a PLPC and Nationally Certified Counselor, I draw upon 7 years of education and hands-on experience in the Health Science and Wellness fields. I am trained in Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and operate from a Humanistic perspective.
Hello! I'm Colette (she/her). I am a dedicated and compassionate therapist committed to a holistic approach to mental health. Holding a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from LSU and a Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Southeastern Louisiana University, I bring a unique blend of expertise in both medical and psychological fields. As a PLPC and Nationally Certified Counselor, I draw upon 7 years of education and hands-on experience in the Health Science and Wellness fields. I am trained in Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and operate from a Humanistic perspective.
Isabel Pitre
Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor, PLPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hammond, LA 70403
Have you ever felt like you're on a road trip, cruising along but unsure of which exit to take? As a counselor, I see myself as the navigator, pointing out the signs and guiding you through the twists and turns of your journey toward healing and self-discovery. Let's take this road trip together and explore the possibilities ahead. I'm a dedicated and compassionate therapist committed to a holistic approach to mental health. I work with individuals and families who are experiencing medical trauma, cultural identity concerns, men's issues, anxiety, career struggles, grief, and other challenges.
Have you ever felt like you're on a road trip, cruising along but unsure of which exit to take? As a counselor, I see myself as the navigator, pointing out the signs and guiding you through the twists and turns of your journey toward healing and self-discovery. Let's take this road trip together and explore the possibilities ahead. I'm a dedicated and compassionate therapist committed to a holistic approach to mental health. I work with individuals and families who are experiencing medical trauma, cultural identity concerns, men's issues, anxiety, career struggles, grief, and other challenges.
Dr. Reid Doster
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hammond, LA 70401 (Online Only)
It takes courage to ask for help, especially from someone you don't know. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and clinical pastoral counselor, I work with individuals, couples and families to resolve common human problems. I believe you will benefit from the clinical competence, experience and maturity gained from more than forty years in practice, and will quickly realize I sincerely care about you. When you reach out to me, I will do my best to respond promptly, without your waiting too long for an appointment. Don't be surprised if I personally answer my phone.
It takes courage to ask for help, especially from someone you don't know. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and clinical pastoral counselor, I work with individuals, couples and families to resolve common human problems. I believe you will benefit from the clinical competence, experience and maturity gained from more than forty years in practice, and will quickly realize I sincerely care about you. When you reach out to me, I will do my best to respond promptly, without your waiting too long for an appointment. Don't be surprised if I personally answer my phone.
Paragon Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hammond, LA 70401
We offer counseling, meditation, and fitness training. But above all else, our work is about power. Consider the problems in your life. With improved discipline, optimal health and fitness, wealth generated through an enjoyable profession or business far above your financial obligations, clear communication and negotiation skills, and a working knowledge of your emotional mechanisms, of strategy and tactics, and of logic and rational inquiry, how would your life change? What would happen to your energy level and mood? what goals would you meet? Who else could you help?
We offer counseling, meditation, and fitness training. But above all else, our work is about power. Consider the problems in your life. With improved discipline, optimal health and fitness, wealth generated through an enjoyable profession or business far above your financial obligations, clear communication and negotiation skills, and a working knowledge of your emotional mechanisms, of strategy and tactics, and of logic and rational inquiry, how would your life change? What would happen to your energy level and mood? what goals would you meet? Who else could you help?
Scott Moran
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CCTP, ASDCS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hammond, LA 70403
Not accepting new clients
My primary clinical focus is working with clients suffering from trauma (PTSD/C-PTSD), anxiety, and OCD, among a host of other issues. One of the most rewarding parts of my job is helping my clients move toward a sense of safety, security, and regulation, whether it means moving through single event traumas or more hard to define traumas. I have a special affinity for helping budding and established mental health professionals, but enjoy helping people from all backgrounds and walks of life. My primary goal in therapy is to extend a sense of unconditional positive regard to my clients - a space for them to safety explore and heal.
My primary clinical focus is working with clients suffering from trauma (PTSD/C-PTSD), anxiety, and OCD, among a host of other issues. One of the most rewarding parts of my job is helping my clients move toward a sense of safety, security, and regulation, whether it means moving through single event traumas or more hard to define traumas. I have a special affinity for helping budding and established mental health professionals, but enjoy helping people from all backgrounds and walks of life. My primary goal in therapy is to extend a sense of unconditional positive regard to my clients - a space for them to safety explore and heal.
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Dr. Reid Doster LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, LMFT
Verified Verified
Robert, LA 70455
It takes courage to ask for help, especially from someone you don't know. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and clinical pastoral counselor, I work with individuals, couples and families to resolve common human problems. I believe you will benefit from the clinical competence, experience and maturity gained from more than thirty years in practice, and will quickly realize I sincerely care about you. When you reach out to me, I will do my best to respond promptly, without your waiting too long for an appointment. Don't be surprised if I personally answer the phone.
It takes courage to ask for help, especially from someone you don't know. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and clinical pastoral counselor, I work with individuals, couples and families to resolve common human problems. I believe you will benefit from the clinical competence, experience and maturity gained from more than thirty years in practice, and will quickly realize I sincerely care about you. When you reach out to me, I will do my best to respond promptly, without your waiting too long for an appointment. Don't be surprised if I personally answer the phone.
Bleakley Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, LMFT
Verified Verified
Ponchatoula, LA 70454 (Online Only)
Welcome! At Bleakley Counseling LLC, we know that reaching out for help from someone you have never met can be stressful and overwhelming. We will try our best to make the process as easy and comfortable as possible. With over 18 years in the mental health field, Mary Smith LPC-S LMFT is currently a licensed professional counselor and a licensed marriage and family therapist in the state of Louisiana. Mary Smith LPC-S, LMFT offers evening and Saturday appointment times for your convenience.
Welcome! At Bleakley Counseling LLC, we know that reaching out for help from someone you have never met can be stressful and overwhelming. We will try our best to make the process as easy and comfortable as possible. With over 18 years in the mental health field, Mary Smith LPC-S LMFT is currently a licensed professional counselor and a licensed marriage and family therapist in the state of Louisiana. Mary Smith LPC-S, LMFT offers evening and Saturday appointment times for your convenience.
Online Therapists
Michelle Fuller Harris Specialized Social Work Solutions Llc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, BACS, CTMH, CIMHP
Verified Verified
Gonzales, LA 70737 (Online Only)
I have a background in mental health, primarily with adults and geriatrics who also have chronic medical conditions. I have over 25 years of experience , providing in-person & telehealth sessions to clients & their family members, as well as locating resources to assist in improving levels of functioning. Focus on medical trauma & illness, anxiety, grief, loss & bereavement counseling. I will challenge you to get to know yourself & to find your joy. Teletherapy (video) therapy sessions are available statewide in Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri,& Arkansas (if appropriate for client's needs & based on insurance requirements) .
I have a background in mental health, primarily with adults and geriatrics who also have chronic medical conditions. I have over 25 years of experience , providing in-person & telehealth sessions to clients & their family members, as well as locating resources to assist in improving levels of functioning. Focus on medical trauma & illness, anxiety, grief, loss & bereavement counseling. I will challenge you to get to know yourself & to find your joy. Teletherapy (video) therapy sessions are available statewide in Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri,& Arkansas (if appropriate for client's needs & based on insurance requirements) .
Kate Walker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Covington, LA 70433
I have 12 years' experience helping adults and the elderly in psychiatric hospitals, medical hospitals, cancer units, hospice, and nursing homes. This experience has taught me that families and care givers often struggle just as much as patients. I can help with depression, anxiety, chronic mental illness, mood disorders, grief, adjusting to life after divorce, issues with aging, low self esteem, poor boundary issues, chronic stress, and more. The best way to reach me is by email. Go to my website at KATELWALKERLCSW.COM to view more information and contact me.
I have 12 years' experience helping adults and the elderly in psychiatric hospitals, medical hospitals, cancer units, hospice, and nursing homes. This experience has taught me that families and care givers often struggle just as much as patients. I can help with depression, anxiety, chronic mental illness, mood disorders, grief, adjusting to life after divorce, issues with aging, low self esteem, poor boundary issues, chronic stress, and more. The best way to reach me is by email. Go to my website at KATELWALKERLCSW.COM to view more information and contact me.
Nance Harding
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAHS, LPC
Verified Verified
New Orleans, LA 70122
Waitlist for new clients
My personal experiences of major illness, climate chaos and my years as a virtual executive consultant working internationally since 2000 is what distinguishes me from others.
My consulting practice is rooted in soul and informed by science. To possess the psychological mindedness and spirit required to pivot when your plans have been uprooted due to collective or personal events not imagined much less foreseen, is daunting even for the most accomplished of us. In the 90s, at the height of my career, I had to learn how to reorient psychologically and spiritually as well as financially in order to move forward. Since then, my professional experience includes a clinical internship and continued advanced post grad trainings in Freudian and Jungian psychologies including archetypal patterning recognition.
My personal experiences of major illness, climate chaos and my years as a virtual executive consultant working internationally since 2000 is what distinguishes me from others.
My consulting practice is rooted in soul and informed by science. To possess the psychological mindedness and spirit required to pivot when your plans have been uprooted due to collective or personal events not imagined much less foreseen, is daunting even for the most accomplished of us. In the 90s, at the height of my career, I had to learn how to reorient psychologically and spiritually as well as financially in order to move forward. Since then, my professional experience includes a clinical internship and continued advanced post grad trainings in Freudian and Jungian psychologies including archetypal patterning recognition.
Averie McCauley LLC/ Crescent City Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, BACS
Verified Verified
17 Endorsed
New Orleans, LA 70119 (Online Only)
With 16 years of experience treating trauma and anxiety, as well as a special interest supporting people living with chronic pain and complex conditions like EDS, I often work with medical trauma and health related anxiety.
As an EMDRIA approved Consultant with certifications in EMDR, Brainspotting, and Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy, I offer evidenced-based psychotherapy. Stress, anxiety, and trauma overwhelm our systems. Symptoms can manifest in unexpected ways. There may be an identifiable trigger or we may not know why we feel the way we do. These brain-body modalities work with the self-healing aspects of our biology, restoring balance to the nervous system, and influencing neural patterning so that deep and lasting change can occur. Intensives/ customized accelerated therapy programs are available.
With 16 years of experience treating trauma and anxiety, as well as a special interest supporting people living with chronic pain and complex conditions like EDS, I often work with medical trauma and health related anxiety.
As an EMDRIA approved Consultant with certifications in EMDR, Brainspotting, and Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy, I offer evidenced-based psychotherapy. Stress, anxiety, and trauma overwhelm our systems. Symptoms can manifest in unexpected ways. There may be an identifiable trigger or we may not know why we feel the way we do. These brain-body modalities work with the self-healing aspects of our biology, restoring balance to the nervous system, and influencing neural patterning so that deep and lasting change can occur. Intensives/ customized accelerated therapy programs are available.
Lillian Wiser @ Lotus Counseling Wellness
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, PLPC, NCC, CTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lafayette, LA 70508
I have a passion for working with dual diagnoses, trauma, chronic and terminal illness.
Hello! My name is Lillian. Is it time to make a change? Life can be hard and challenges can come up unexpectedly. I want to help you find peace and mental wellness you are seeking by providing a compassionate space and a nonjudgmental ear. My goal is to walk with you through the problem and find peace you are seeking.
I have a passion for working with dual diagnoses, trauma, chronic and terminal illness.
Hello! My name is Lillian. Is it time to make a change? Life can be hard and challenges can come up unexpectedly. I want to help you find peace and mental wellness you are seeking by providing a compassionate space and a nonjudgmental ear. My goal is to walk with you through the problem and find peace you are seeking.
Michael Charles Crosby
Counselor, MA, PLPC, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Covington, LA 70433
I believe that life can be an adventure, but it can be hard to have faith in healing when emotional pain becomes our baseline.
Do you ever feel torn between two parts of you? Do you sometimes feel disconnected from yourself and the people you love? Do you ever have thoughts in your head that scare you? These are all NORMAL experiences that we can seek help for and find relief from. Are you ready to get to the root of painful feelings? My name is Michael Crosby, and my friends describe me as fiercely loyal and intensely curious about human beings. My therapeutic approach can be summarized as “getting down to the bone.”
I believe that life can be an adventure, but it can be hard to have faith in healing when emotional pain becomes our baseline.
Do you ever feel torn between two parts of you? Do you sometimes feel disconnected from yourself and the people you love? Do you ever have thoughts in your head that scare you? These are all NORMAL experiences that we can seek help for and find relief from. Are you ready to get to the root of painful feelings? My name is Michael Crosby, and my friends describe me as fiercely loyal and intensely curious about human beings. My therapeutic approach can be summarized as “getting down to the bone.”
Rebecca Russell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BACS
Verified Verified
New Orleans, LA 70117 (Online Only)
I have extensive experience working with clients who are dealing with issues related to addiction, substance abuse, chronic illness, HIV, and gender & sexuality (LGBTQIA+), in addition to treating struggles with stress, depression, and anxiety.
Sometimes you know what the issue is and you need to find the right person to support you in making change. Other times you need support to help you identify what needs to change. There are also times when something is beyond your control, but I can help you learn to control how you respond and how your response impacts your wellbeing. We can work together to implement change in your thought patterns or behaviors in order to reduce distress and improve your quality of life. And life feels pretty hard now. Everyone could use some extra support.
I have extensive experience working with clients who are dealing with issues related to addiction, substance abuse, chronic illness, HIV, and gender & sexuality (LGBTQIA+), in addition to treating struggles with stress, depression, and anxiety.
Sometimes you know what the issue is and you need to find the right person to support you in making change. Other times you need support to help you identify what needs to change. There are also times when something is beyond your control, but I can help you learn to control how you respond and how your response impacts your wellbeing. We can work together to implement change in your thought patterns or behaviors in order to reduce distress and improve your quality of life. And life feels pretty hard now. Everyone could use some extra support.
Marlon Washington- Tempest Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Youngsville, LA 70592
I treat a wide range of mental health issues including anxiety, depression, PTSD, and chronic mental illness.
I am passionate about empowering people to make positive changes in their lives. Whether you are feeling lost, struggling to change unhealthy behaviors, or hoping to improve relationships, we can work together to create a plan for healing. On my personal journey I have been in recovery for over 20 years, which has motivated me to walk with others on their path of personal growth. I am a licensed clinical social worker, skilled in providing individual and group therapy to adults, adolescents, and families.
I treat a wide range of mental health issues including anxiety, depression, PTSD, and chronic mental illness.
I am passionate about empowering people to make positive changes in their lives. Whether you are feeling lost, struggling to change unhealthy behaviors, or hoping to improve relationships, we can work together to create a plan for healing. On my personal journey I have been in recovery for over 20 years, which has motivated me to walk with others on their path of personal growth. I am a licensed clinical social worker, skilled in providing individual and group therapy to adults, adolescents, and families.
Dr. Victoria Rodriguez
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, CCTP, NCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Houma, LA 70364 (Online Only)
Sometimes it feels like your illness runs your life. Each morning, you wake up wondering if it will be a “bad day" or a "good day" knowing that your body will make that decision. You might have migraines, stomach issues, and even chronic pain. Maybe you’re overwhelmed with managing a chronic illness, organizing doctor’s appointments, and keeping track of symptoms. You feel embarrassed at the thought of feeling bad when you go out - so you just don't go out. You're obsessed with “eating clean” or you have lost the ability to tell when you’re full or hungry because you feel so disconnected from your body and your cues.
Sometimes it feels like your illness runs your life. Each morning, you wake up wondering if it will be a “bad day" or a "good day" knowing that your body will make that decision. You might have migraines, stomach issues, and even chronic pain. Maybe you’re overwhelmed with managing a chronic illness, organizing doctor’s appointments, and keeping track of symptoms. You feel embarrassed at the thought of feeling bad when you go out - so you just don't go out. You're obsessed with “eating clean” or you have lost the ability to tell when you’re full or hungry because you feel so disconnected from your body and your cues.
Liora Diamond
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
New Orleans, LA 70119
Sometimes internal and external pressure becomes too much to bear alone. My goal is to provide a contained space where you can begin to unburden and explore. You will set the pace as we explore the issues most important to you, including daily hardships, navigating relationships, and untangling pain past and present. I prioritize working from an understanding of your unique identity and worldview.
Sometimes internal and external pressure becomes too much to bear alone. My goal is to provide a contained space where you can begin to unburden and explore. You will set the pace as we explore the issues most important to you, including daily hardships, navigating relationships, and untangling pain past and present. I prioritize working from an understanding of your unique identity and worldview.
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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.