Chronic Pain Therapists in Saginaw, MI
Steven G Haupt
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Saginaw, MI 48604
I have a semi-structured program that I use with chronic pain patients, addressing cognitive and behavioral aspects of pain management and employing specific techniques such as relaxation procedures and hypnosis.
I see a primary goal of psychotherapy as providing the individual with a sense of empowerment: the belief that you are able to control your own thoughts and actions and through that interact more effectively in social, personal, and occupational arenas. Therapy begins with establing a supportive therapeutic relationship, in which one feels accepted and validated. The specific methods I use vary depending on the nature of the problem and the needs of the client.
I have a semi-structured program that I use with chronic pain patients, addressing cognitive and behavioral aspects of pain management and employing specific techniques such as relaxation procedures and hypnosis.
I see a primary goal of psychotherapy as providing the individual with a sense of empowerment: the belief that you are able to control your own thoughts and actions and through that interact more effectively in social, personal, and occupational arenas. Therapy begins with establing a supportive therapeutic relationship, in which one feels accepted and validated. The specific methods I use vary depending on the nature of the problem and the needs of the client.
Take Root Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Saginaw, MI 48601 (Online Only)
I understand struggle, anxiety, trauma, depression, and chronic pain on a personal level.
Are you wanting a therapist that personally understands neurodivergence and spirituality? Are you needing a different approach? My ideal client is curious and open minded and together we can figure out how to get from where you are to a more peaceful life with more flow. If you want to play an active role in your healing and want to engage in therapy specifically created for you that feels authentic and practical, I’m here for you. Chronic pain, anxiety, (complex) trauma, autism, religious trauma, sleep issues, relationship issues, stress, grief, parenting, and depression are a few of my focus areas. LGBTQIA+ friendly.
I understand struggle, anxiety, trauma, depression, and chronic pain on a personal level.
Are you wanting a therapist that personally understands neurodivergence and spirituality? Are you needing a different approach? My ideal client is curious and open minded and together we can figure out how to get from where you are to a more peaceful life with more flow. If you want to play an active role in your healing and want to engage in therapy specifically created for you that feels authentic and practical, I’m here for you. Chronic pain, anxiety, (complex) trauma, autism, religious trauma, sleep issues, relationship issues, stress, grief, parenting, and depression are a few of my focus areas. LGBTQIA+ friendly.
Carl Thomas Rabideau
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Saginaw, MI 48604
These trainings cover depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, addiction, anger, pain, and personality disorders.
I work with clients experiencing a wide range of challenges. Some clients come to me because they have a painful past filled with grief, guilt, or trauma. Some of my clients have challenging current circumstances, like troubled relationships, unfulfilling careers, and addiction to substances and behaviors. Some of my clients come to me because they are bogged down by sticky emotions like depression, anxiety, and anger. Some days I am helping clients speak or compete in front of thousands of people, other days I am helping clients get out of bed to start the day.
These trainings cover depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, addiction, anger, pain, and personality disorders.
I work with clients experiencing a wide range of challenges. Some clients come to me because they have a painful past filled with grief, guilt, or trauma. Some of my clients have challenging current circumstances, like troubled relationships, unfulfilling careers, and addiction to substances and behaviors. Some of my clients come to me because they are bogged down by sticky emotions like depression, anxiety, and anger. Some days I am helping clients speak or compete in front of thousands of people, other days I am helping clients get out of bed to start the day.
Gloria Waugh
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR
Verified Verified
Saginaw, MI 48604
Gloria Waugh is a Licensed Professional Counselor who received her undergraduate degree in Family Life Education from Spring Arbor University and her Master of Arts in Counseling from Spring Arbor University. She began her career working as an outpatient clinician treating children, teens, adults and families with diverse diagnosis including severe and persistent mental illnesses, mood disorders, bi-polar, schizophrenia, depression, anger, anxiety, ADHD, post-traumatic stress disorders, chronic pain, PMDD, personality disorders and co-occurring disorders.
Gloria Waugh is a Licensed Professional Counselor who received her undergraduate degree in Family Life Education from Spring Arbor University and her Master of Arts in Counseling from Spring Arbor University. She began her career working as an outpatient clinician treating children, teens, adults and families with diverse diagnosis including severe and persistent mental illnesses, mood disorders, bi-polar, schizophrenia, depression, anger, anxiety, ADHD, post-traumatic stress disorders, chronic pain, PMDD, personality disorders and co-occurring disorders.
Grace Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LMSW, ACSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Saginaw, MI 48602 (Online Only)
As a two-time cancer overcomer, I am acquainted with pain, loss, and traumatic life experiences.
I am Dr. Thomasine T. Wortham (Dr. T), founder and clinical director of Grace Counseling Services, a full-service agency that is dedicated to meeting the needs of all clients in a professional and ethical manner. During my over 30 years of clinical practice, I have served clients suffering from various forms of distress, including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), chemical dependency, work-related stress, and many others. I have engaged with diverse clients in a variety of clinical settings. Our therapists are skilled in working with diverse client and have broad clinical experience.
As a two-time cancer overcomer, I am acquainted with pain, loss, and traumatic life experiences.
I am Dr. Thomasine T. Wortham (Dr. T), founder and clinical director of Grace Counseling Services, a full-service agency that is dedicated to meeting the needs of all clients in a professional and ethical manner. During my over 30 years of clinical practice, I have served clients suffering from various forms of distress, including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), chemical dependency, work-related stress, and many others. I have engaged with diverse clients in a variety of clinical settings. Our therapists are skilled in working with diverse client and have broad clinical experience.
Whitney Wenglikowski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Saginaw, MI 48601
The pain from these wounds can show up in our lives in many different ways such as self-sabotage, inability to trust yourself or others, difficulty making decisions, and fear of vulnerability and connection with others.
As a therapist over the last 5 years, I have learned that connection, safety, and trust are the most important ingredients that can determine positive outcomes for trauma treatment. I have experience with neurodivergent individuals with a wide array of trauma wounds. These wounds create a powerful story about why these distressing events happened to us. When these wounds are left unattended, or avoided, over time, we may develop very complex chapters of this story. This can make it very hard to separate who we really are from the distorted perception trauma creates. These events can cause us to disconnect and lose ourselves.
The pain from these wounds can show up in our lives in many different ways such as self-sabotage, inability to trust yourself or others, difficulty making decisions, and fear of vulnerability and connection with others.
As a therapist over the last 5 years, I have learned that connection, safety, and trust are the most important ingredients that can determine positive outcomes for trauma treatment. I have experience with neurodivergent individuals with a wide array of trauma wounds. These wounds create a powerful story about why these distressing events happened to us. When these wounds are left unattended, or avoided, over time, we may develop very complex chapters of this story. This can make it very hard to separate who we really are from the distorted perception trauma creates. These events can cause us to disconnect and lose ourselves.
Jennifer Small
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Saginaw, MI 48603 (Online Only)
Jennifer Small is a Licensed Master Social Worker providing online psychotherapy for adults all throughout Michigan. Jennifer graduated from Michigan State University in 2014 with a Masters of Social Work. Over the years, she's worked with individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, addiction(s), PTSD, chronic pain, chronic/terminal illnesses among other issues. Jennifer provides Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy which is a non- pathologizing approach to mental health. All of your parts are welcome. Incredible healing can take place when you get to know your parts and the role they play in your system.
Jennifer Small is a Licensed Master Social Worker providing online psychotherapy for adults all throughout Michigan. Jennifer graduated from Michigan State University in 2014 with a Masters of Social Work. Over the years, she's worked with individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, addiction(s), PTSD, chronic pain, chronic/terminal illnesses among other issues. Jennifer provides Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy which is a non- pathologizing approach to mental health. All of your parts are welcome. Incredible healing can take place when you get to know your parts and the role they play in your system.
Lisa Strudgeon
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdS, LMFT, LMHC, RPT-S, QS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Saginaw, MI 48609 (Online Only)
You are so tired of feeling anxious, stressed, and discouraged all the time. Your life looks good from the outside, but deep down you are struggling with all the worries and stress of your life, and your thoughts are out of control. You’re someone who is worried when you are around other people, even when you’re by yourself, feeling hopeless, and afraid that you will feel like this forever. You’ve tried to brush it off and start over. But you’re ready to make a change. You’re ready to stop worrying. You’re ready to feel more motivated. Most of all, you’re ready to feel happy and positive again! I want to help you get there.
You are so tired of feeling anxious, stressed, and discouraged all the time. Your life looks good from the outside, but deep down you are struggling with all the worries and stress of your life, and your thoughts are out of control. You’re someone who is worried when you are around other people, even when you’re by yourself, feeling hopeless, and afraid that you will feel like this forever. You’ve tried to brush it off and start over. But you’re ready to make a change. You’re ready to stop worrying. You’re ready to feel more motivated. Most of all, you’re ready to feel happy and positive again! I want to help you get there.
Brittney N Mosqueda
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saginaw, MI 48603
As we navigate though our life we experience the high and lows, some easier then others. Days can turn into weeks of ongoing stressors or feeling overwhelmed as if we just can not take on one more thing. This is where Growing Through Change, PLLC can help. Brittney Mosqueda is an LMSW who has earned her CAADC (Certified advanced alcohol and drug counselor) as well. Brittney's mission is to help her client's navigate the growing pains of life. Brittney believes that everyone has the ability to take steps forward to a better tomorrow.
As we navigate though our life we experience the high and lows, some easier then others. Days can turn into weeks of ongoing stressors or feeling overwhelmed as if we just can not take on one more thing. This is where Growing Through Change, PLLC can help. Brittney Mosqueda is an LMSW who has earned her CAADC (Certified advanced alcohol and drug counselor) as well. Brittney's mission is to help her client's navigate the growing pains of life. Brittney believes that everyone has the ability to take steps forward to a better tomorrow.
Guided Grace Family & Youth Services
Counselor, LPC, L
Verified Verified
Saginaw, MI 48602
Guided Grace Family and Youth Services takes an altruistic approach to therapy. We realize that the world has evolved and therapeutic services cannot stay the same. We provide individual and family therapy by offering multiple services. Our newly renovated space allows us provide an “out of the box” approach to your journey to total wellness by offering groups such as; anger management, Grief, LGBTQ, Batterers Intervention, Sensory and much more. We offer on and off site Licensed therapists, pharmacy services, and an onsite Psychiatric Services. With added programs, we provide a wraparound approach to therapeutic services.
Guided Grace Family and Youth Services takes an altruistic approach to therapy. We realize that the world has evolved and therapeutic services cannot stay the same. We provide individual and family therapy by offering multiple services. Our newly renovated space allows us provide an “out of the box” approach to your journey to total wellness by offering groups such as; anger management, Grief, LGBTQ, Batterers Intervention, Sensory and much more. We offer on and off site Licensed therapists, pharmacy services, and an onsite Psychiatric Services. With added programs, we provide a wraparound approach to therapeutic services.
Alicia F
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saginaw, MI 48603 (Online Only)
I received my Masters of Social Work degree from Michigan State University and have worked with individuals, families, and children for over 10 years. I am passionate about a whole-person approach and enjoy using Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Emotional Freedom Technique, and Somatic Therapy in my sessions. I specialize in treating trauma and anxiety disorders and use a collaborative, strength-based approach to foster hope, healing, and resilience. I believe that every person is their own "expert" and love watching people build more meaningful and fulfilling lives.
I received my Masters of Social Work degree from Michigan State University and have worked with individuals, families, and children for over 10 years. I am passionate about a whole-person approach and enjoy using Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Emotional Freedom Technique, and Somatic Therapy in my sessions. I specialize in treating trauma and anxiety disorders and use a collaborative, strength-based approach to foster hope, healing, and resilience. I believe that every person is their own "expert" and love watching people build more meaningful and fulfilling lives.
Samantha Schalk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Saginaw, MI 48604
I have been a therapist for over 15 years. Before opening my own practice, I had the opportunity to work as a supervisor at a busy mental health and substance treatment facility. Wanting to focus on the clients and get back to what I love about providing treatment, I decided to pursue private practice. I specialize in working with anxiety, trauma issues, grief issues, and relationship problems.
I have been a therapist for over 15 years. Before opening my own practice, I had the opportunity to work as a supervisor at a busy mental health and substance treatment facility. Wanting to focus on the clients and get back to what I love about providing treatment, I decided to pursue private practice. I specialize in working with anxiety, trauma issues, grief issues, and relationship problems.
Michelle Ann Trudell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Saginaw, MI 48604
Life is about balance and balance is not something you find, but something you create. I utilize a variety of different therapy techniques to help individuals, couples, or families improve and grow in their mental health by exploring the imbalance in their life and by focusing on how they can feel better through change. My role as a therapist is NOT to solve problems for people but to help guide them on their journey to find resolution for themselves.
Life is about balance and balance is not something you find, but something you create. I utilize a variety of different therapy techniques to help individuals, couples, or families improve and grow in their mental health by exploring the imbalance in their life and by focusing on how they can feel better through change. My role as a therapist is NOT to solve problems for people but to help guide them on their journey to find resolution for themselves.
Vernell Webb Jr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LLMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saginaw, MI 48605
Many people have a fear of therapy or feel like it is not for them. Treatment is a tool and resource that can help you navigate tough spots in your life. I also use telehealth to meet with clients who prefer not to be seen in the office during these difficult times. I am a master's Level Clinical Social Worker specializing in the following individuals/conditions: Trauma, Survivors, Couples, Anxiety, Depression, People Living with HIV, Chronic Disease, Panic Attacks, Personality Disorders, and LGBTQ+.
Many people have a fear of therapy or feel like it is not for them. Treatment is a tool and resource that can help you navigate tough spots in your life. I also use telehealth to meet with clients who prefer not to be seen in the office during these difficult times. I am a master's Level Clinical Social Worker specializing in the following individuals/conditions: Trauma, Survivors, Couples, Anxiety, Depression, People Living with HIV, Chronic Disease, Panic Attacks, Personality Disorders, and LGBTQ+.
Cortney Ann McLellan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Saginaw, MI 48603 (Online Only)
Looking for therapy, or clinical supervision for LLPCs in Michigan? I got you covered. I believe building rapport with my clients is the most important part of therapy as well as supervision, and that can lead to long term success. I know you may be feeling nervous and not sure what to do, but I am here to help. I am eclectic and authentic in my approach and I believe that makes it feel more like you are talking to a "normal person" not a robot or a clinician. I believe that helps me to walk along side you to help get to a better more fulfilling life.
Looking for therapy, or clinical supervision for LLPCs in Michigan? I got you covered. I believe building rapport with my clients is the most important part of therapy as well as supervision, and that can lead to long term success. I know you may be feeling nervous and not sure what to do, but I am here to help. I am eclectic and authentic in my approach and I believe that makes it feel more like you are talking to a "normal person" not a robot or a clinician. I believe that helps me to walk along side you to help get to a better more fulfilling life.
Jill Galsterer
Counselor, MA, LLPC, ATR-P
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saginaw, MI 48638 (Online Only)
No one is you, and that is your superpower!... I believe every client is different, therefore every therapeutic experience is different. I am motivated to meet my clients where they are at and create a therapeutic experience tailored just for them. My approach to therapy is person-centered which puts an emphasis on the client as the expert. I believe in the importance of the therapeutic relationship and working together as a team to help my clients achieve their goals.
No one is you, and that is your superpower!... I believe every client is different, therefore every therapeutic experience is different. I am motivated to meet my clients where they are at and create a therapeutic experience tailored just for them. My approach to therapy is person-centered which puts an emphasis on the client as the expert. I believe in the importance of the therapeutic relationship and working together as a team to help my clients achieve their goals.
Katie M Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Saginaw, MI 48602 (Online Only)
Perhaps you have a new diagnosis of ADHD or Autism, and want to know what it means for your future. Perhaps you suspect you are neurodivergent, but aren’t sure how to proceed. Perhaps you want to show up more authentically; you want to learn to stop masking your autism, for example, or present as the gender you align with, but want support and guidance through the conflicts that could arise. Perhaps you just want to stop feeling like your own worst enemy.
Perhaps you have a new diagnosis of ADHD or Autism, and want to know what it means for your future. Perhaps you suspect you are neurodivergent, but aren’t sure how to proceed. Perhaps you want to show up more authentically; you want to learn to stop masking your autism, for example, or present as the gender you align with, but want support and guidance through the conflicts that could arise. Perhaps you just want to stop feeling like your own worst enemy.
Spirit Counseling Services LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Saginaw, MI 48601
Not accepting new clients
To me, spirit is about what is inside you regardless of your circumstances. My goal for providing therapy is teaching people how to function within how their lives actually are; good or bad, struggle or peace, history of trauma or not. Faith is a crucial part of it. In Acts 27 Paul is on a boat being tossed by a terrible storm. He tells the crew we should not have sailed BUT NOW we can manage the storm. In the Buddhist Eight Fold path Right Judgment is make choices based on how things truly are and not driven by emotion. The storm teaches us things and makes us stronger.
To me, spirit is about what is inside you regardless of your circumstances. My goal for providing therapy is teaching people how to function within how their lives actually are; good or bad, struggle or peace, history of trauma or not. Faith is a crucial part of it. In Acts 27 Paul is on a boat being tossed by a terrible storm. He tells the crew we should not have sailed BUT NOW we can manage the storm. In the Buddhist Eight Fold path Right Judgment is make choices based on how things truly are and not driven by emotion. The storm teaches us things and makes us stronger.
Online Therapists
Kara Pettinger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
I earned my Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Michigan in 2011 and have extensive experience treating individuals with chronic health conditions, infertility and perinatal loss, perinatal mood disorders, pelvic pain, depression, anxiety, conflict in relationships, life and career transitions, healthcare clinicians, and corporate leaders.
First of all - I am so glad you are here. Reaching out for support can feel vulnerable and uncomfortable, but it's when we lean into those places of discomfort that growth can be found. I am inspired by IFS, mindfulness, CBT, self-compassion, and the work around shame and vulnerability and infuse each modality into my therapeutic work. I also value integrating the coaching philosophy into my therapeutic approach and I ultimately believe in the power of supporting each individual as a whole, unique person to create space for healing and overall well-being.
I earned my Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Michigan in 2011 and have extensive experience treating individuals with chronic health conditions, infertility and perinatal loss, perinatal mood disorders, pelvic pain, depression, anxiety, conflict in relationships, life and career transitions, healthcare clinicians, and corporate leaders.
First of all - I am so glad you are here. Reaching out for support can feel vulnerable and uncomfortable, but it's when we lean into those places of discomfort that growth can be found. I am inspired by IFS, mindfulness, CBT, self-compassion, and the work around shame and vulnerability and infuse each modality into my therapeutic work. I also value integrating the coaching philosophy into my therapeutic approach and I ultimately believe in the power of supporting each individual as a whole, unique person to create space for healing and overall well-being.
Clouded Compass Coaching and Consulting
CCATP, CCTP, CAIMHP
Verified Verified
Plymouth, MI 48170 (Online Only)
I work with high functioning professionals with trauma inducing work and/or previous Traumas. Often, this leads to things like: unwanted habits, exhaustion/fatigue, low self worth, moral injury, compassion fatigue, etc. If you are living a 'successful' life, yet feel you got lost in it somewhere, let's talk! Unfortunately, stigma for mh and sud issues also exists for providers. Coaching is a tool that can address your targeted pain points and produce results - safely, confidentially and with support of a peer with vast knowledge in these matters and how they impact our work and lives (and vice versa).
I work with high functioning professionals with trauma inducing work and/or previous Traumas. Often, this leads to things like: unwanted habits, exhaustion/fatigue, low self worth, moral injury, compassion fatigue, etc. If you are living a 'successful' life, yet feel you got lost in it somewhere, let's talk! Unfortunately, stigma for mh and sud issues also exists for providers. Coaching is a tool that can address your targeted pain points and produce results - safely, confidentially and with support of a peer with vast knowledge in these matters and how they impact our work and lives (and vice versa).
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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.