Chronic Pain Therapists in Detroit, MI
See all therapists in Detroit
The Anger Doctor / Balance Life Mind & Well-Being
Counselor
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My team and I aim to help you move pass relationship issues, feeling overwhelmed, unhappy, frustrated or angry. We are ready to help you if you have experienced the loss of a loved one, or have daily feelings of sadness, fatigue or anxiety. We are able to help, if you've had to deal with emotional distress due to physical
pain
, lack of energy due to medical issues. Perhaps are you faced with job stress/loss, divorce or just an overall feeling of frustration from the daily cares of life? We care and can help you sort things through.
Justin Kennard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I provide a welcoming, safe and non-judgmental space. I work with people who seek support for anxiety, depression, grief, loss, trauma, relationships, family issues, social challenges, identity, substance use, life balance, and life transitions/stressors. I support people with areas such as work, school, productivity, immigration,
illness
and self-care. I have experience working with, and welcome, people of different sexual orientations, gender identities, race, spirituality, and cultural backgrounds. I also have experience working with social workers and therapists.
Not accepting new clients
Paula Kirsch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW, CST
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
Are you having relationship problems or sexual difficulties? I specialize in working with women and couples seeking sex therapy and couples counseling to improve intimacy and communication and to deal with desire discrepancy and conflict. I work with women's sexual health issues: vaginismus, sexual trauma, past abuse, pelvic
pain
, low desire. There is help, don't suffer! Call me. I offer a client-centered approach and trauma-informed care to help you as a unique individual or couple. I am honored to work with you. Together we can also address anxiety, grief and loss, depression, PTSD, and more! (EMDR trained)
H3-Hope, Healing & Health, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MPA, GC-C, GRS, EMDR
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
Issues such as: Addiction, Grief/Loss, Chronic
Illness
, Stress Management, Family, Relationships, Body Image, Self-Esteem, Self-Care, and more.
H3 strives to promote optimal mental health by treating the mind, body and spirit. We have (3) Locations: Downtown Detroit, St. Clair Shores & Royal Oak. Your wellness journey is a sacred one for which we hold the greatest respect. We are committed to creating a safe space where you can find passage into a place of peace and well-being. Our key goal is to help our clients become empowered to make informed decisions about themselves, their relationships and their future goals.
Paul Wierzbicki
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Before I was a therapist, I was in the patient chair! I can empathize how hard it is to get help, and I'm glad that you're here! When working with me, you will have a safe space to acknowledge your
pain
and heal.
Queer, here, and ready to help you heal! If you're looking for someone to help you identify your strengths, reach a new level of insight about you and who you want to become, plus meet you where you're at; I'm here for you. Problems that I can help with include self-esteem building, anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress management, anger management, grief and loss, and adjustments and acceptance of major events, as well as other problems you may be struggling with. I am trained in cognitive behavior therapy (CBT). I can help you identify your thoughts and help provide support forming balanced and adaptive thinking
Jeff King
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MD
Verified
Verified
I have helped many people in
pain
from anxiety, from depression, from medical
illness
, and from a wide variety of different challenges.
I can help you navigate the challenges of life! You might be in
pain
or you might be in a good place and want to move to a better place. Whatever your desire, I can help you move where you want to go. I have endured challenges myself and have moved to a very peaceful place. This has taught me a huge number of ways that I can help you to move to where you want to go. I can help you with whatever you desire!
James F Zender
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
My Clinical Psychology private practice allows for maximum individual attention and confidentiality. Since 1988, I have specialized in treating trauma conditions resulting from war, auto, workplace, violence and residuals of childhood abuse. Related conditions include depression, anxiety, physical
pain
, relationship difficulties, addictions and cognitive disorders. As a result of auto and occupational injuries, many patients/clients suffer Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injuries; and they can greatly benefit from my individual and group psychotherapy. I am a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist so some of my work involves cases in litigation including evaluations, testimony and expert witness services.
JCF Violet Flame Enlightenment and Healing Center
Counselor, MA LPC, AT, CCTP, DBTinfo
Verified
Verified
You are not your
illness
.
JCF Violet Flame is a holistic wellness center that specializes in trauma. We offer a variety of services that aid in helping people heal them selves and learn skills to live their best life. This may include professional counseling, meditation, art therapy, energy healing, breath work, movement therapy such as Qigong, DBT skills training, spiritual advising, readings and intuition development which all work together to help create connections via mind, body, soul resulting in more awareness, inner freedom, and peace for purpose to unfold.
Not accepting new clients
Imago Dei Social Services LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
As a private practitioner, my clients range in age from 17-65 and bring to counseling a diverse set of issues ranging from human sexuality, abuse, drug use, mood disorders (e.g. Anxiety & Depression), serious mental
illness
and family, parenting and marriage issues. My process involves getting to know my clients and building trust as we work together to determine how the counseling process can best serve them. Once trust is cultivated and the issues are unveiled, we're able to move forward with a Person Centered focus that intersects psychology and a biblical worldview.
Rose Cook
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, TLLP
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
"Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get." Life happens everyday. Life can be overwhelming and at those moments choosing to get support from a professional is a great plan. Family, marriage, relationships, health, and work are all areas in which life happens. So whether you are currently experiencing or still struggling with stress, depression, trauma, relationship issues, divorce, palliative care (curable/chronic
illness
/
pain
/life-threatening), or are just in need of some self care, I am here to work with you towards creating balance in your life.
Wendy Croll
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
No matter how hard you try to move forward, you feel like your taking one step back. You’re a high performer with perfectionism tendencies and always put on a smile, which helps you forget your
pain
. You feel you will never be fully happy and never be able to fully enjoy life how others do, because of your many losses, attributing to your decreased self esteem. You may keep friends and family at a distance, to protect yourself from yet another inevitable loss. You may have stopped exercising and taking care of yourself the way you used to, since it takes too much work and you're just surviving at the end of another long day.
Amanda Pratt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Maybe you've been diagnosed with a long term
illness
or have had symptoms for years and at times you don’t recognize yourself anymore. You know these health struggles are somehow behind your depressed and anxious feelings, and you feel alone…like no one understands. Right now, you may have more questions than answers, but one thing you know for sure is that you’d do anything to get your life back. You grieve for the person you used to be and find it hard to imagine yourself living a worthwhile life with this
illness
trying to drag you down every chance it gets. (Due to demand, I ONLY accept clients with chronic
illness
concerns)
UnMasking The Fear Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
In Psychology Today, an author discusses "The Many Varieties of
Pain
.
You already felt tired, weary and worn and then in comes COVID-19. This has caused you to become more anxious than ever. Now you feel this impending doom - you already felt trapped. Now, what do you do? You are tired of everything and everybody. You we're already tired of your boss; can't stand your wife and at times they seem like the same person. You wish you could tell them what you really feel. You want to quit your job and this time you really really mean it! But, you said that 3 years ago and you are still in the same spot. Yes, you are tired, but mostly of yourself - Right? We can help and we can help now!
Triad Counseling Centers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified
Verified
We see patients struggling with a diverse range of mental concerns including: anxiety, ADHD, anger management, communication and relationship difficulties, social/personality dysfunction, grief counseling, stress management, parenting, coping with
illness
, depression, divorce, behavioral issues, PTSD, trauma, LGBTQ+, self-harm, suicide, and so much more.
Triad Counseling Center is an outpatient mental health (therapy) practice in Clarkston, Michigan treating patients struggling with a diverse range of mental health concerns. Our mission is to alleviate the mental health epidemic by bringing greater mental healthcare access to a community that is so critically underserved, while also taking a progressive position to bring an end to the negative stigma that has, without justification, plagued mental healthcare for so long.
Marcy E Kirkland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Do you ever feel like you are going through the motions of daily life however, not enjoying it to its full potential? Do you feel like you are buried with feelings of: sadness, emptiness and loneliness and that no one, not even friends or family, can relate or understand your internal struggles? Do you have difficulty with letting go of painful experiences from your past causing you emotional
pain
? You are not alone. There are many women like you who are faced with similar situations, who put their own emotional needs aside to fulfill personal obligations and the needs of others. It is your time to make yourself a priority!
Zahara Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I approach therapy with the ideology that life is a culmination of interconnected parts. Feelings stem from experiences, experiences influence perceptions, and subsequently guide many of the decisions one makes in life. When individuals experience stagnation or challenges, it may be connected to an array of life experiences. This may lead to a challenge with seeing beyond that which is. The subsequent result may serve as a breeding ground for emotional and physical
pain
, challenges in interpersonal relationships and unresolved grief.
Mallory Godin Restore Renew Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, CRC, LPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Welcome! Here at Restore & Renew Counseling, we value a holistic approach to counseling. Counseling is an investment in oneself and you are worth it! We have a variety of therapists trained in EMDR, DBT, and more! I have years of extensive training working with Athletes, College Students, Women and Couples. Specifically, I work with prenatal, fertility, and postnatal related concerns, anxiety, depression, ADHD,
chronic pain
, relationship conflicts, parenting, work-life balance, career coaching issues and more. I use an integrated and holistic approach to counseling - Talk Therapy, CBT, DBT, ACT, Psychotherapy, and Gottman Method.
Not accepting new clients
April Seay Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Allow me to help you access your strength that has been buried under
pain
and trauma.
You hold yourself to a higher standard yet, lately seem to have lost focus and struggle to maintain your motivation. You find yourself starting to believe the small voice in the back of your head stating that you are not good enough. You go to lengths to take great care of others however, do not extend the same love and care to yourself. You put on a happy face and pretend that all is well however, often can feel very much alone and anxious. You may feel consumed by: sadness, fear, anger or hopelessness and even the simplest of tasks seems overwhelming. You long to get back to your old self and find joy and meaning in life.
Emmalisa Hill
Counselor, MA, LLPC
Verified
Verified
People become discouraged and function ineffectively due to mistaken beliefs and faulty values. Counseling helps people who have problems or concerns they are not resolving to their satisfaction on their own. When Russell Crowe was asked, in reference to his mental health, “Do you still see little people? Do you still hear voices? He responded, “I believe all of us do. I just choose not to acknowledge it.” He realized something was going on with him mentally, and he was honest about it. As your counselor, I can assist you in looking for major mistakes in thinking and valuing, like mistrust and lack of confidence.
Evolution Counseling and Consulting
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CRC, LBSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
My ideal client is YOU. Yes, because you're currently seeking support and are courageous enough to take the biggest step. My ideal client is someone seeking to evolve, grow and work on themselves. If you're feeling like you're not growing in some area of your life, then let's work on a growth plan. Counseling is an opportunity for you to have a supportive, confidential, and safe place to discuss your concerns, increase knowledge about yourself, perceived challenges and strengthen you.
See more therapy options for Detroit
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.