Chronic Pain Therapists in Old Orchard Beach, ME
Anxiety, depression, life stress, trauma, and chronic pain can quietly shape how you think and feel.
My approach is warm, validating, and structured. I draw from evidence-based therapies while tailoring the plan to fit you, not the other way around. I guide the process with practical tools and thoughtful support while you do the meaningful work that leads to lasting change.
Anxiety, depression, life stress, trauma, and chronic pain can quietly shape how you think and feel.
My approach is warm, validating, and structured. I draw from evidence-based therapies while tailoring the plan to fit you, not the other way around. I guide the process with practical tools and thoughtful support while you do the meaningful work that leads to lasting change.
Her goal is to help patients break free from patterns that cause pain, develop new coping skills, and move toward a healthier sense of balance and connection.
Yolanda Atencio helps individuals find meaningful pathways to healing and growth by offering compassionate and evidence-based mental health care in Maine. She works with adolescents, adults, and seniors, supporting those facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance use concerns. Through a warm and collaborative approach, she empowers clients to strengthen their resilience, gain clarity, and create lasting positive changes in their lives. With more than 30 years of clinical experience, Mrs. Atencio has developed a deep expertise in trauma-informed therapy.Yolanda Atencio helps individuals find meaningful pathw
Her goal is to help patients break free from patterns that cause pain, develop new coping skills, and move toward a healthier sense of balance and connection.
Yolanda Atencio helps individuals find meaningful pathways to healing and growth by offering compassionate and evidence-based mental health care in Maine. She works with adolescents, adults, and seniors, supporting those facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance use concerns. Through a warm and collaborative approach, she empowers clients to strengthen their resilience, gain clarity, and create lasting positive changes in their lives. With more than 30 years of clinical experience, Mrs. Atencio has developed a deep expertise in trauma-informed therapy.Yolanda Atencio helps individuals find meaningful pathw
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I treat anxiety and depression, trauma, substance use disorders, and chronic health conditions and chronic pain.
I have been a student of psychology, the mind, and human behavior for over 30 years. My patients and clients have been my primary teachers, sharing with me the hard-won wisdom of their direct experiences. Helping them navigate their challenges has enriched my own life and taught me a range of strategies and perspectives that may also help you. I do not treat disorders, I treat whole individuals. I help some clients to identify and remove themselves from patterns that keep them stuck and that keep them from living as fully as they would wish. I help other clients learn to carry heavy burdens differently.
I treat anxiety and depression, trauma, substance use disorders, and chronic health conditions and chronic pain.
I have been a student of psychology, the mind, and human behavior for over 30 years. My patients and clients have been my primary teachers, sharing with me the hard-won wisdom of their direct experiences. Helping them navigate their challenges has enriched my own life and taught me a range of strategies and perspectives that may also help you. I do not treat disorders, I treat whole individuals. I help some clients to identify and remove themselves from patterns that keep them stuck and that keep them from living as fully as they would wish. I help other clients learn to carry heavy burdens differently.
If you are struggling with anxiety or depression, having trouble flowing with life's many challenges or transitions, or suffer from chronic pain for example, this revolutionary approach provides profound, effective results.
I have been in the healing profession for 30+ years. Through my work as an energy psychotherapist over the past decade, I have witnessed dramatic changes in my clients lives. I use a variety of healing modalities, coupled with a traditional therapeutic approach. In my experience, energy work alone will often relieve or eliminate emotional or physical symptoms. Combining this with therapy provides us with an understanding of why we act in destructive ways, the opportunity to re-evaluate those decisions and provide tools necessary to break free from old, limiting beliefs. The desired outcome is to create positive lasting change.
If you are struggling with anxiety or depression, having trouble flowing with life's many challenges or transitions, or suffer from chronic pain for example, this revolutionary approach provides profound, effective results.
I have been in the healing profession for 30+ years. Through my work as an energy psychotherapist over the past decade, I have witnessed dramatic changes in my clients lives. I use a variety of healing modalities, coupled with a traditional therapeutic approach. In my experience, energy work alone will often relieve or eliminate emotional or physical symptoms. Combining this with therapy provides us with an understanding of why we act in destructive ways, the opportunity to re-evaluate those decisions and provide tools necessary to break free from old, limiting beliefs. The desired outcome is to create positive lasting change.
Above the Tides Counseling, LLC Meagan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCAS, LCSW, CCS
1 Endorsed
Online Only
As a neurodivergent clinician, I integrate lived experience with evidence based tools to support women's health: ADHD, autoimmune (MCAS, POTS, hEDS, other chronic illness) anxiety, addiction, divorce, recovery, pain, LGBTQIA+, grief, life transitions, narcissistic abuse, religious trauma, overwhelm, & more.
I offer therapy tailored to your needs, drawing from Polyvagal, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, ACT and an eclectic toolbox to best support each unique individual. My goal is to help you build resilience, set healthy boundaries, and create lasting, meaningful change aligned with your personal goals. NC, ME, SC, UT, VA. After 5pm and Weekends.
As a neurodivergent clinician, I integrate lived experience with evidence based tools to support women's health: ADHD, autoimmune (MCAS, POTS, hEDS, other chronic illness) anxiety, addiction, divorce, recovery, pain, LGBTQIA+, grief, life transitions, narcissistic abuse, religious trauma, overwhelm, & more.
I offer therapy tailored to your needs, drawing from Polyvagal, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, ACT and an eclectic toolbox to best support each unique individual. My goal is to help you build resilience, set healthy boundaries, and create lasting, meaningful change aligned with your personal goals. NC, ME, SC, UT, VA. After 5pm and Weekends.
For medical issues including cancer, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, infertility, IBS, skin conditions, migraines (and many more)?
All hypnosis. All the time. That's all I do. I'm not a psychotherapist, I don't diagnose you and I don't "treat" you. I do, however, help you eliminate negative patterns, conquer obstacles, and take more control in your life through hypnosis and self-hypnosis.
For medical issues including cancer, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, infertility, IBS, skin conditions, migraines (and many more)?
All hypnosis. All the time. That's all I do. I'm not a psychotherapist, I don't diagnose you and I don't "treat" you. I do, however, help you eliminate negative patterns, conquer obstacles, and take more control in your life through hypnosis and self-hypnosis.
My expertise covers a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, chronic illness, chronic pain, adoption, and parenting.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 30 years of experience working with adults, teenagers, and couples. My approach is an eclectic and heart-centered approach, which is based on creating a safe environment for people to explore whatever issues interfere with their ability to live the life they want to live. My approaches include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Experiential, Solution Focused, Relational, Interpersonal, Humanistic and Complementary orientations to psychotherapy. I am also trained in Biofeedback and Hypnosis.
My expertise covers a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, chronic illness, chronic pain, adoption, and parenting.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 30 years of experience working with adults, teenagers, and couples. My approach is an eclectic and heart-centered approach, which is based on creating a safe environment for people to explore whatever issues interfere with their ability to live the life they want to live. My approaches include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Experiential, Solution Focused, Relational, Interpersonal, Humanistic and Complementary orientations to psychotherapy. I am also trained in Biofeedback and Hypnosis.
I support teens and adults navigating trauma, anxiety, chronic pain, and/or illness, and relationship challenges.
You might not have a clear way to explain why you’re reaching out, only a sense that something feels unresolved. Maybe you feel anxious, stuck, or caught in familiar patterns in your relationships or reactions. You may have been thinking about therapy for a while before taking this step. What you’re looking for isn’t quick advice or a label, but a space to better understand yourself and what’s getting in the way. You’re here because you’re ready for something to shift.
I support teens and adults navigating trauma, anxiety, chronic pain, and/or illness, and relationship challenges.
You might not have a clear way to explain why you’re reaching out, only a sense that something feels unresolved. Maybe you feel anxious, stuck, or caught in familiar patterns in your relationships or reactions. You may have been thinking about therapy for a while before taking this step. What you’re looking for isn’t quick advice or a label, but a space to better understand yourself and what’s getting in the way. You’re here because you’re ready for something to shift.
Living with chronic illness or persistent pain can be overwhelming—physically, emotionally, and mentally.
I use a warm, collaborative, and down-to-earth approach to therapy. Drawing from techniques like motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, and psychodynamic insight, I tailor sessions to support your goals, strengths, and values. Together, we’ll explore what healing means to you and create a path forward.
Living with chronic illness or persistent pain can be overwhelming—physically, emotionally, and mentally.
I use a warm, collaborative, and down-to-earth approach to therapy. Drawing from techniques like motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, and psychodynamic insight, I tailor sessions to support your goals, strengths, and values. Together, we’ll explore what healing means to you and create a path forward.
I treat adults throughout the lifespan struggling with various emotional and mental health needs. As a clinician with advanced training from Harvard Medical School in Women’s Health and Menopause, I specialize in the complex hormonal shifts. I bring a unique lens as a Certified Inclusive Eating Disorder Specialist, ensuring that as we work together, we do so through a framework of body trust —protecting you from the 'diet culture' traps that often resurface during life transitions. In my practice I don't just provide therapy; I provide a roadmap. No matter your age at A Place To Talk Therapy; Your truth will be respected
I treat adults throughout the lifespan struggling with various emotional and mental health needs. As a clinician with advanced training from Harvard Medical School in Women’s Health and Menopause, I specialize in the complex hormonal shifts. I bring a unique lens as a Certified Inclusive Eating Disorder Specialist, ensuring that as we work together, we do so through a framework of body trust —protecting you from the 'diet culture' traps that often resurface during life transitions. In my practice I don't just provide therapy; I provide a roadmap. No matter your age at A Place To Talk Therapy; Your truth will be respected
Hello! My name is Sherie and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 30 years of experience working within the mental health field. I'm passionate about partnering with you to identify and address what is getting in the way of living the life that you imagine for yourself! The majority of my practice focuses on individuals who are navigating the impacts of trauma, anxiety and panic disorders, relationship issues, and bipolar disorders. I offer a free consultation to explore your individual needs and if we are a good fit!
Hello! My name is Sherie and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 30 years of experience working within the mental health field. I'm passionate about partnering with you to identify and address what is getting in the way of living the life that you imagine for yourself! The majority of my practice focuses on individuals who are navigating the impacts of trauma, anxiety and panic disorders, relationship issues, and bipolar disorders. I offer a free consultation to explore your individual needs and if we are a good fit!
Do you find it difficult to enjoy life the way you used to? To savor every moment as it occurs? Or do you get caught up in past conversations and regrets, or conversely tomorrow's conversations and plans? Are you your own worst critic? Do you need to enjoy just letting go and savoring every minute?
Mindfulness techniques are a proven way to address anxiety, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, as well as depression. Lets Explore these methods together for your mental health.
Do you find it difficult to enjoy life the way you used to? To savor every moment as it occurs? Or do you get caught up in past conversations and regrets, or conversely tomorrow's conversations and plans? Are you your own worst critic? Do you need to enjoy just letting go and savoring every minute?
Mindfulness techniques are a proven way to address anxiety, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, as well as depression. Lets Explore these methods together for your mental health.
Relationship concerns? Dealing with a life transition? Feeling anxious or depressed? If so, I may be a good fit for you. Ever heard of EMDR for trauma? I am trained in this specialty, and can help you process early childhood adverse experiences. And, I can help you if you are experiencing infertility, miscarriage, loss of a baby, or have postpartum depression or anxiety as my skill set also includes perinatal mental health. Finally, I specialize in couples therapy.
Relationship concerns? Dealing with a life transition? Feeling anxious or depressed? If so, I may be a good fit for you. Ever heard of EMDR for trauma? I am trained in this specialty, and can help you process early childhood adverse experiences. And, I can help you if you are experiencing infertility, miscarriage, loss of a baby, or have postpartum depression or anxiety as my skill set also includes perinatal mental health. Finally, I specialize in couples therapy.
As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), I offer an integrative approach that honors the profound connection between mind, body, and spirit. My practice blends traditional psychotherapy with somatic and energy-based interventions to support deep healing and transformation.
In our work together, we focus not only on thoughts and emotions but also on the body’s innate wisdom. Through gentle awareness, and energy-focused techniques, I help clients release stored tension, resolve trauma held in the nervous system, and cultivate greater presence and balance.
As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), I offer an integrative approach that honors the profound connection between mind, body, and spirit. My practice blends traditional psychotherapy with somatic and energy-based interventions to support deep healing and transformation.
In our work together, we focus not only on thoughts and emotions but also on the body’s innate wisdom. Through gentle awareness, and energy-focused techniques, I help clients release stored tension, resolve trauma held in the nervous system, and cultivate greater presence and balance.
Our experienced psychologists and psychiatrists provide specialized care for anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, OCD, bipolar disorder, grief, eating disorders, chronic pain, sleep issues, relationship concerns, and couples counseling.
Psychology Specialist of Maine is the largest private outpatient therapy center in Maine. With over 40 experienced doctoral level psychologists and psychiatrists providing in person and online therapy throughout Maine, we have therapists with expertise across all specializations and client populations.
Our experienced psychologists and psychiatrists provide specialized care for anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, OCD, bipolar disorder, grief, eating disorders, chronic pain, sleep issues, relationship concerns, and couples counseling.
Psychology Specialist of Maine is the largest private outpatient therapy center in Maine. With over 40 experienced doctoral level psychologists and psychiatrists providing in person and online therapy throughout Maine, we have therapists with expertise across all specializations and client populations.
My ideal client is someone who’s been strong for everyone else and now needs space to focus on themselves. They may feel stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, or lost in a life transition. They’re looking for clarity, tools that work, and a therapist who gets it—no judgment, no fluff. Their goal is to feel more in control, more confident, and more at peace. They want real change, not just coping. Together, we work to unpack the tough stuff with honesty, compassion, and a touch of humor when it helps.
My ideal client is someone who’s been strong for everyone else and now needs space to focus on themselves. They may feel stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, or lost in a life transition. They’re looking for clarity, tools that work, and a therapist who gets it—no judgment, no fluff. Their goal is to feel more in control, more confident, and more at peace. They want real change, not just coping. Together, we work to unpack the tough stuff with honesty, compassion, and a touch of humor when it helps.
As a parent, partner, former teacher and business owner, I understand the pressures of modern life. In 2025, I begin my 15th year in the emotional health field in Southern Maine and now, perhaps more than ever before; quality compassionate care is needed. I constantly strive to provide personally tailored care that specifically addresses an individuals goals and empowers them to achieve a higher quality of life.
As a parent, partner, former teacher and business owner, I understand the pressures of modern life. In 2025, I begin my 15th year in the emotional health field in Southern Maine and now, perhaps more than ever before; quality compassionate care is needed. I constantly strive to provide personally tailored care that specifically addresses an individuals goals and empowers them to achieve a higher quality of life.
I have extensive experience working with people grappling with progressive illness, and I have very much appreciated my many years working with young adults as well as seniors.
I am currently accepting new clients. As a clinical psychologist, I offer an insight-oriented, collaborative approach to help people effectively cope with major life transitions, new medical diagnoses, anxiety, depression, significant health issues, sleep disturbances, grief, loss and trauma. I bring empathy, understanding and expertise into every session, and I am deeply committed to helping people who feel “stuck” and who want to adjust to new life circumstances.
I have extensive experience working with people grappling with progressive illness, and I have very much appreciated my many years working with young adults as well as seniors.
I am currently accepting new clients. As a clinical psychologist, I offer an insight-oriented, collaborative approach to help people effectively cope with major life transitions, new medical diagnoses, anxiety, depression, significant health issues, sleep disturbances, grief, loss and trauma. I bring empathy, understanding and expertise into every session, and I am deeply committed to helping people who feel “stuck” and who want to adjust to new life circumstances.
It's a distinct honor and privilege to help facilitate healing and transformation in people's lives. Clients report they leave our sessions feeling rejuvenated, grounded, valued, and heard. I am trained in EMDR and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, and have extensive clinical experience utilizing these modalities as part of treatment for PTSD, addiction issues, eating disorders, depression, OCD, and anxiety. I'm also certified to teach Hatha Yoga and Yoga Nidra. With a client's interest and permission, trauma sensitive embodied movement and guided meditation can be incorporated in sessions to enhance and deepen healing.
It's a distinct honor and privilege to help facilitate healing and transformation in people's lives. Clients report they leave our sessions feeling rejuvenated, grounded, valued, and heard. I am trained in EMDR and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, and have extensive clinical experience utilizing these modalities as part of treatment for PTSD, addiction issues, eating disorders, depression, OCD, and anxiety. I'm also certified to teach Hatha Yoga and Yoga Nidra. With a client's interest and permission, trauma sensitive embodied movement and guided meditation can be incorporated in sessions to enhance and deepen healing.
I am a Conditionally Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC-C) who specializes in supporting individuals navigating grief, loss, anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic illness, and life transitions.
I help individuals navigate grief, trauma, chronic illness, anxiety, and life transitions. My specialties include grief and loss, pet loss, animal-related trauma, compassion fatigue, autoimmune disease, and tick-borne illness. I provide a supportive, trauma-informed space using CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, and IFS to help clients heal, build coping skills, and re
I am a Conditionally Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC-C) who specializes in supporting individuals navigating grief, loss, anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic illness, and life transitions.
I help individuals navigate grief, trauma, chronic illness, anxiety, and life transitions. My specialties include grief and loss, pet loss, animal-related trauma, compassion fatigue, autoimmune disease, and tick-borne illness. I provide a supportive, trauma-informed space using CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, and IFS to help clients heal, build coping skills, and re
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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.