Chronic Pain Therapists in Detroit, MI
I guide people struggling with chronic symptoms of pain and other neurological conditions toward relief and stability.
The people I work best with are dealing with the daily strain of medical or neurological issues. They’re looking for more than quick fixes—they want lasting relief and a way to function better day to day. Their goals usually include better sleep, less tension, and more stability in mood and energy. They want to feel like themselves again, able to live with more freedom and less fear of symptoms taking over. My role is to help them build those changes in practical, science-backed steps.
I guide people struggling with chronic symptoms of pain and other neurological conditions toward relief and stability.
The people I work best with are dealing with the daily strain of medical or neurological issues. They’re looking for more than quick fixes—they want lasting relief and a way to function better day to day. Their goals usually include better sleep, less tension, and more stability in mood and energy. They want to feel like themselves again, able to live with more freedom and less fear of symptoms taking over. My role is to help them build those changes in practical, science-backed steps.
Whether it’s the lingering effects of trauma, the strain of chronic pain or illness, or the emotional toll of trying to hold everything together, you’re tired of just surviving.
Clients come to me looking for a therapy nerd who always knows what to do and how to help. Our work together supports you in listening to what your body is trying to tell you - not as something broken, but as something wise. I can help you feel safe in your body and your relationships, work through the impact of trauma and pain, and move toward feeling safe.
Whether it’s the lingering effects of trauma, the strain of chronic pain or illness, or the emotional toll of trying to hold everything together, you’re tired of just surviving.
Clients come to me looking for a therapy nerd who always knows what to do and how to help. Our work together supports you in listening to what your body is trying to tell you - not as something broken, but as something wise. I can help you feel safe in your body and your relationships, work through the impact of trauma and pain, and move toward feeling safe.
I enjoy working with clients who may be struggling with anxiety, trauma, chronic pain/ illness, and people pleasing.
You may be moving through life carrying an invisible weight. Feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, and unsure. Maybe you haven’t felt like yourself in a long time, and showing up for responsibilities, relationships, or even your own needs feels harder each day. To keep the peace, you may put others first, even when it costs you your own wellbeing. Anxiety, depression, shame, guilt, grief, or anger rise and fall, leaving you longing to cultivate peace, meaning, and a deeper connection with yourself and others. You’re ready for change and I am here to help.
I enjoy working with clients who may be struggling with anxiety, trauma, chronic pain/ illness, and people pleasing.
You may be moving through life carrying an invisible weight. Feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, and unsure. Maybe you haven’t felt like yourself in a long time, and showing up for responsibilities, relationships, or even your own needs feels harder each day. To keep the peace, you may put others first, even when it costs you your own wellbeing. Anxiety, depression, shame, guilt, grief, or anger rise and fall, leaving you longing to cultivate peace, meaning, and a deeper connection with yourself and others. You’re ready for change and I am here to help.
For many of us, life can be tremendously challenging. And when we feel we have reached a breaking point, reaching out for help can be one of the most life altering and uplifting decisions. As a cancer survivor, and a person who has lived through and overcome adversity; I know first hand what it means to feel anxious, depressed, and unsure of where to turn.
For many of us, life can be tremendously challenging. And when we feel we have reached a breaking point, reaching out for help can be one of the most life altering and uplifting decisions. As a cancer survivor, and a person who has lived through and overcome adversity; I know first hand what it means to feel anxious, depressed, and unsure of where to turn.
My specialty as a health psychologist focuses on chronic pain management, helping people manage the severity of their pain along with the frustration, sadness, exhaustion, and grief that come along with chronic pain.
Through my work with Override Health (www.override.health), I use my expertise in pain neuroscience to work with my clients to make functional and behavioral changes in line with the scientific research on how to reverse pain neural pathways and train the nervous system to break the cycle of pain.
My specialty as a health psychologist focuses on chronic pain management, helping people manage the severity of their pain along with the frustration, sadness, exhaustion, and grief that come along with chronic pain.
Through my work with Override Health (www.override.health), I use my expertise in pain neuroscience to work with my clients to make functional and behavioral changes in line with the scientific research on how to reverse pain neural pathways and train the nervous system to break the cycle of pain.
The stress, fatigue, and uncertainty that come with chronic illness or everyday pressures are real, and you don’t have to face them alone.
I offer a supportive, culturally responsive space to explore your challenges and goals. My approach blends evidence-based therapy with mind-body strategies, helping you build resilience, manage stress, and create meaningful, lasting change in your life.
The stress, fatigue, and uncertainty that come with chronic illness or everyday pressures are real, and you don’t have to face them alone.
I offer a supportive, culturally responsive space to explore your challenges and goals. My approach blends evidence-based therapy with mind-body strategies, helping you build resilience, manage stress, and create meaningful, lasting change in your life.
If you're questioning whether you're neurodivergent or want to better understand an Autistic or AudHD identity, my practice has immediate openings for individual therapy. Current time slots open are for 10 am on Sundays or 2 pm on Mondays. The link in my Psych Today profile allows you to request an appointment for therapy or an assessment.
If you're questioning whether you're neurodivergent or want to better understand an Autistic or AudHD identity, my practice has immediate openings for individual therapy. Current time slots open are for 10 am on Sundays or 2 pm on Mondays. The link in my Psych Today profile allows you to request an appointment for therapy or an assessment.
It’s been a while since you’ve felt like yourself. You are showing up every day, doing what needs to be done, but deep down, you feel disconnected. There are things you want for yourself, but the weight of all of it makes it hard to know where to even begin. Some days, it feels like you are stuck in place, using all your energy just to keep going. You feel ready for support in creating a life that feels more aligned with who you are. I work with teens and adults facing ADHD, anxiety, and trauma, with a special focus on health at every size & fat liberation, queer identity exploration, racial identity, & neurodiversity.
It’s been a while since you’ve felt like yourself. You are showing up every day, doing what needs to be done, but deep down, you feel disconnected. There are things you want for yourself, but the weight of all of it makes it hard to know where to even begin. Some days, it feels like you are stuck in place, using all your energy just to keep going. You feel ready for support in creating a life that feels more aligned with who you are. I work with teens and adults facing ADHD, anxiety, and trauma, with a special focus on health at every size & fat liberation, queer identity exploration, racial identity, & neurodiversity.
Somatic Psychotherapy Michigan—Faith Elie
Counselor, LPC, MA, MA, SEP, CST, IFS-L3
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Together, we can clarify what you’re truly wanting for yourself and find a path forward that feels aligned and authentic. Much of the work involves reconnecting with your Self in a deeper way—like recalibrating your inner compass—so you can move through life with more choice, clarity, and ease.
I am a certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Level 3 certified Internal Family Systems therapist, Aasect Certified Sex Therapist, certified EMDR therapist, and certified NARM therapist. I also hold a Somatic Sex Therapy Certificate.
In addition to therapy, I offer clinical supervision for LLPCs for 50$.
Together, we can clarify what you’re truly wanting for yourself and find a path forward that feels aligned and authentic. Much of the work involves reconnecting with your Self in a deeper way—like recalibrating your inner compass—so you can move through life with more choice, clarity, and ease.
I am a certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Level 3 certified Internal Family Systems therapist, Aasect Certified Sex Therapist, certified EMDR therapist, and certified NARM therapist. I also hold a Somatic Sex Therapy Certificate.
In addition to therapy, I offer clinical supervision for LLPCs for 50$.
I have extensive training specific to substance use, insomnia, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, and trauma.
I am a proud native of Detroit and am passionate about helping people create meaningful change in their lives. I earned my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Detroit Mercy in 2011 and have spent more than a decade providing compassionate, evidence-based care to adolescents and adults. I work collaboratively with my clients to build practical tools, foster resilience, and create a path towards lasting well-being.
I have extensive training specific to substance use, insomnia, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, and trauma.
I am a proud native of Detroit and am passionate about helping people create meaningful change in their lives. I earned my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Detroit Mercy in 2011 and have spent more than a decade providing compassionate, evidence-based care to adolescents and adults. I work collaboratively with my clients to build practical tools, foster resilience, and create a path towards lasting well-being.
At Growing Well Clinical Therapy, we support individuals and families navigating trauma, stress, and life transitions. Many clients come to us feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or stuck in patterns they don’t fully understand. Our team provides trauma-informed, compassionate care to help clients gain insight, build healthier coping strategies, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence. Through a collaborative approach, we support clients in shifting from survival mode into healing, stability, and growth.
At Growing Well Clinical Therapy, we support individuals and families navigating trauma, stress, and life transitions. Many clients come to us feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or stuck in patterns they don’t fully understand. Our team provides trauma-informed, compassionate care to help clients gain insight, build healthier coping strategies, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence. Through a collaborative approach, we support clients in shifting from survival mode into healing, stability, and growth.
My ideal clients feel stuck in survival mode—carrying the weight of trauma, chronic stress, anxiety/depression, PTSD, chronic pain, identity concerns, or adjusting to health conditions.
I help adults navigate trauma, anxiety/depression, PTSD, chronic pain, and adjustment to health concerns using an integrative, psychodynamically informed approach. I blend ACT, IFS, and evidence-based strategies to build regulation, clarity, and values-based action—moving clients from reactivity to responsiveness and a more meaningful life.
My ideal clients feel stuck in survival mode—carrying the weight of trauma, chronic stress, anxiety/depression, PTSD, chronic pain, identity concerns, or adjusting to health conditions.
I help adults navigate trauma, anxiety/depression, PTSD, chronic pain, and adjustment to health concerns using an integrative, psychodynamically informed approach. I blend ACT, IFS, and evidence-based strategies to build regulation, clarity, and values-based action—moving clients from reactivity to responsiveness and a more meaningful life.
Congratulations... you’ve taken the first step toward improving your health and wellness. It takes tremendous strength & courage to ask for assistance and I’m honored to be a part of the process. I am a licensed (State of MI) Psychologist, and owner of Healing Space Therapeutic Services, LLC. This is a strength-based telehealth practice. I provide culturally competent therapy with clients who have experienced challenges with a variety of mental health disorders and/ or concerns and would like to grow, get relief, or improve their general well-being.
Congratulations... you’ve taken the first step toward improving your health and wellness. It takes tremendous strength & courage to ask for assistance and I’m honored to be a part of the process. I am a licensed (State of MI) Psychologist, and owner of Healing Space Therapeutic Services, LLC. This is a strength-based telehealth practice. I provide culturally competent therapy with clients who have experienced challenges with a variety of mental health disorders and/ or concerns and would like to grow, get relief, or improve their general well-being.
My clinical experience spans a wide range of populations, including adolescents, older adults, veterans, and individuals living with chronic pain.
My therapeutic approach is integrative, grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Existential Therapy, and Humanistic Psychotherapy. I believe in the healing power of authentic connection and strive to offer each of my clients unconditional positive regard.
My clinical experience spans a wide range of populations, including adolescents, older adults, veterans, and individuals living with chronic pain.
My therapeutic approach is integrative, grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Existential Therapy, and Humanistic Psychotherapy. I believe in the healing power of authentic connection and strive to offer each of my clients unconditional positive regard.
I'm a trauma therapist serving adult and teen clients, and working from an abolitionist lens. Most of my clients have limited resources, severe symptoms, and/or long-term barriers to safety and support. It's normal for folks I work with to tell me that their trauma is not exactly "in the past."
While a lot of what I do involves traditional psychotherapy, I’m comfortable offering care in the community or at client homes, and often help with housing, income, healthcare access, or other practical needs, in addition to therapy.
I especially love supporting clients that haven’t had good experiences with providers in the past.
I'm a trauma therapist serving adult and teen clients, and working from an abolitionist lens. Most of my clients have limited resources, severe symptoms, and/or long-term barriers to safety and support. It's normal for folks I work with to tell me that their trauma is not exactly "in the past."
While a lot of what I do involves traditional psychotherapy, I’m comfortable offering care in the community or at client homes, and often help with housing, income, healthcare access, or other practical needs, in addition to therapy.
I especially love supporting clients that haven’t had good experiences with providers in the past.
Evolution Counseling and Consulting
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CRC, LBSW
3 Endorsed
Detroit, MI 48202
Thank you for making the first step!
Yes, you're currently seeking support and are brave enough to take the biggest step! My ideal client is someone like YOU. Do you feel like you're not growing in some area of your life? Then let's unlock clarity and performance. Counseling is your opportunity to have a supportive, confidential safe place to share your concerns. Are you finding yourself feeling like something is missing ? Ready?
Thank you for making the first step!
Yes, you're currently seeking support and are brave enough to take the biggest step! My ideal client is someone like YOU. Do you feel like you're not growing in some area of your life? Then let's unlock clarity and performance. Counseling is your opportunity to have a supportive, confidential safe place to share your concerns. Are you finding yourself feeling like something is missing ? Ready?
I believe my role as a therapist is to build a safe and nonjudgmental partnership to support you in connecting with your own inner wisdom and capacity for growth, healing, and transformation. I combine your expertise in your own life with my training and experience to support you as a whole person (mind, body, spirit) in the context of your intersecting identities, experiences, and environment. Curiosity and compassion are core to my work. I specialize in working with adults impacted by complex trauma, chronic stress, and/or childhood emotional neglect. I also support people who feel 'stuck,' anxious, or emotionally overwhelmed.
I believe my role as a therapist is to build a safe and nonjudgmental partnership to support you in connecting with your own inner wisdom and capacity for growth, healing, and transformation. I combine your expertise in your own life with my training and experience to support you as a whole person (mind, body, spirit) in the context of your intersecting identities, experiences, and environment. Curiosity and compassion are core to my work. I specialize in working with adults impacted by complex trauma, chronic stress, and/or childhood emotional neglect. I also support people who feel 'stuck,' anxious, or emotionally overwhelmed.
At Covenant Community Care, our mission is "to show and share the love of God, as seen in the good news of Jesus Christ, by providing integrated, affordable, and quality health care to those who need it most". We offer Counseling, Medical, and Dental care at all 3 of our Detroit offices. We believe in treating the whole person by providing loving care to everyone who enters. Patients are welcome to take advantage of 1, 2 or all 3 of our services. Spanish speaking providers are available at our clinic on Michigan Ave. See our website for details.
At Covenant Community Care, our mission is "to show and share the love of God, as seen in the good news of Jesus Christ, by providing integrated, affordable, and quality health care to those who need it most". We offer Counseling, Medical, and Dental care at all 3 of our Detroit offices. We believe in treating the whole person by providing loving care to everyone who enters. Patients are welcome to take advantage of 1, 2 or all 3 of our services. Spanish speaking providers are available at our clinic on Michigan Ave. See our website for details.
Therapy is a brave step in the process of navigating life’s current challenges and healing past wounds - and listen, I know that sounds wildly cliche, but I do mean it. I truly consider it an honor to move through the shame, anger, fear, grief, and often dark humor that arises in this work with my clients, and I know just how much bravery and trust is needed to embark on that journey. I have years of experience working with complex trauma in group and individual therapy. We cannot erase your past experiences, but you can take back control over the impact those experiences have on your present life.
Therapy is a brave step in the process of navigating life’s current challenges and healing past wounds - and listen, I know that sounds wildly cliche, but I do mean it. I truly consider it an honor to move through the shame, anger, fear, grief, and often dark humor that arises in this work with my clients, and I know just how much bravery and trust is needed to embark on that journey. I have years of experience working with complex trauma in group and individual therapy. We cannot erase your past experiences, but you can take back control over the impact those experiences have on your present life.
If you are living with the constant weight of trauma, a racing mind, or the exhausting drain of a chronic illness, just getting through the day can feel like an uphill battle.
With over 20 years of counseling experience, I help individuals face adversity and build a more grounded, hopeful future. I use a personalized approach, combining traditional talk therapy with body-centered techniques like Somatic Therapy to address trauma and anxiety, helping you achieve lasting healing and meaningful change.
If you are living with the constant weight of trauma, a racing mind, or the exhausting drain of a chronic illness, just getting through the day can feel like an uphill battle.
With over 20 years of counseling experience, I help individuals face adversity and build a more grounded, hopeful future. I use a personalized approach, combining traditional talk therapy with body-centered techniques like Somatic Therapy to address trauma and anxiety, helping you achieve lasting healing and meaningful change.
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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.