Chronic Pain Therapists in Kansas City, MO
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Claudia Alexa Tedoni
Pre-Licensed Professional, PLMFT, RYT200
Verified
Verified
I am passionate about working with those who have experienced (or witnessed) sexual trauma and/ or those with chronic pelvic floor
pain
.
Maybe you’re unsure if what you’ve experienced would be classified as “trauma”. You tell yourself you haven’t had it that bad…and yet, you notice a sense of unease in your body whenever past moments creep into your mind. Or perhaps a complete separation from feeling at all when certain sensations occur in your body. After being told there isn’t an explanation for your
chronic pain
, you’ve been left feeling even more unsure of yourself. You want connection and a healthy relationship/ sex life but something you can’t quite name is holding you back. I am here to help as you make sense of your story and find true healing.
Kathy Costello
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified
Verified
This includes working with bipolar disorder, mood disorders, hospitalized children, inpatient eating disorders, hospitalized adults, and chronic
illness
, among other populations.
Kathy Costello has over 40 years experience delivering therapy in the Kansas City area. Her background includes extensive Inpatient and Outpatient Treatment with seniors, adults, and children.
Clara Anderson Sainte
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSCSW
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed clinical social worker and grief recovery specialist focusing on grief and loss, chronic
illness
and cancer, depression, and anxiety. I welcome adults from any racial and ethnic background, all sexual orientations, and gender expansive folx.
Ryan M Brennan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Are you having stress and overwhelm in the roles you perform in life? Is past
pain
causing current problems in your relationships? I can help you address your struggles and gain the support you need.
It can be difficult to gain the support we need to face life's many challenges. Many husbands and fathers are lonely, stressed, or confused about their relationships. The role of mother caring for children or daughter for an elderly parent can feel relentless. Perhaps you have
pain
you've pushed away for many years making you feel trapped or lost. Counseling can provide the opportunity to safely discuss and express the things we do not or cannot share in our day to day lives. I utilize an interpersonal and solutions focused approach to help unpack your struggles, process your
pain
, and build practical strategies to move forward.
Emily Sloan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, SEP, RYT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Being a human in this world is hard. My office (even when it’s virtual) is a place where your
pain
and your joy are both welcome. You get to bring the messy, unfiltered, and stuck parts of yourself. The parts you hide from everyone else. You get to take off the mask. All of you is welcome. So often, without even realizing it, we become disconnected from our true Self. We lose touch with the things that bring us joy. We no longer know how to act in alignment with our values. Trauma can take this away from us. But we can come back. Back to our aliveness. Back to our intuition. Back to our true Self. And it is a journey worth taking.
Emily Viet
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT-S
Verified
Verified
Sometimes life is hard. We experience stress, difficult experiences, wounding in relationships, and trauma along with many other experiences. We carry these with us and they show up in our daily lives - in our thoughts, emotions, physical body, relationships with others, relationship with our self. Maybe you've noticed feeling stuck and overwhelmed. Weighed down. Maybe anxious. Maybe you've noticed patterns in your relationships. Maybe physical discomfort and
pain
. Tension in your body. Maybe you're curious about what you're noticing. Or maybe you’re curious about who YOU are – the authentic you.
Otto & Family Therapy Assoc.of Kansas City
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW
Verified
Verified
Otto & Kansas City Family Therapy Assoc. assist with personal dilemmas such as marital and relationship issues, divorce,
illness
, parenting and child concerns, partner relationship problems, anxiety & depression, eating disorders and obesity. There are several therapist here that have very advanced training.They provide education and training to other therapist, clergy, etc. on how families work.
Cassie Babalola
Pre-Licensed Professional, S-LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I want you to know what it’s like to live a life of healing. If you feel like you are drowning, overwhelmed, exhausted, or resentful - I can help. Together we will roll up our sleeves and get to work. It will get a little messy, but I’m not scared of the mess. I will support you while you learn to love the things you have previously hidden. Your
pain
, your thoughts, and your behaviors can all make sense when we explore them with kind curiosity. It is time to take off the shackles of your past, and live tomorrow more free than you were yesterday.
Waitlist for new clients
Megan L Ressel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
You don't have to stay in this place of
pain
and loneliness! I am here to help! I care deeply for my clients and desire for them to experience relief from their
pain
.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, or relationship issues? Do you feel alone, like no one could possibly understand what you're going through? I'd like to help. I help people find the strength they need to climb out of the hole that leaves them feeling stuck. I believe people can be burdened by previous life experiences, causing them to feel paralyzed. Figuring out and understanding the difficulties of your past can help you move on and experience joy in your present and future.
Gabrielle Chappelle
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, PLPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hello there, I’m Gabrielle! Managing the demands of life while dealing with private
pain
and suffering can be really tough. There can be a sense of ‘Where do I even begin?’ I would love the opportunity to begin right where you are. You may find me appropriate if you are seeking emotional resilience, self-acceptance, or harmony in your relationships. My primary area of focus is with adults and couples impacted by life transitions, trauma, grief, or addiction.
KC Counseling Studio
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
Verified
My therapeutic style is ideal for clients looking to reconnect with themselves on all levels. Clients should come curious about identifying emotional and psychological blocks, as well as where trauma, tension, anxiety, or depression is stored in the physical body. I specialize in treating people who are struggling with anxiety, depression,
illness
, death, sexual assault survivors, and bi-polar. I frequently work with women who are trying to stabilize their body and mind after childbirth, trauma, or menapause. All are welcome.
Amy Studer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
Amy Studer (she/zir) has a Masters in Rehabilitation Counseling and specializes in accessibility for those with disabilities, trauma,
chronic pain
, neurodivergence, and severe mental health diagnoses.
Our clients often identify as LGBTQIA+ / Queer, Non-monogamous, sex positive or sex neutral, neurodivergence, and or disabled and living within Missouri. Clients often start therapy to work on goals to learn more about identities, setting boundaries with others in their lives, opening up their relationship, learning more about themselves or others gender or sexual expression. Through individual, relationship, or family counseling we work to increase healthy communication based on our values, instead of assumed social norms.
Resonate Relationship Clinic
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, LCMFT
1 Endorsed
1 Endorsed
Resonate clinicians serve individuals with a variety of problems including addiction, marital problems, parenting, blended families, abuse, eating disorders, men's issues, depression, anxiety, chronic
illness
and life adjustments of all kinds.
Mary J Yanics Phd
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Psychotherapy is for individuals who are motivated to make positive changes in their lives. Some individuals seek out therapy to improve their lives and to help recognize and remove barriers to a healthy lifestyle, relationships, and productivity. While others find that troubling symptoms of anxiety, depression, failed relationships,
chronic pain
, and loss are too intense to manage on their own. I work with individuals presenting with a range of emotional and psychological needs in a safe and respectful atmosphere. I respect and encourage individuals' motivation to change and help them develop their own internal resources to make lasting positive changes.
Kristin (K K) Koetting
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I love the field of psychology! Whether you need a therapist, or a life/wellness coach, I am decidated to helping you find the solutions to maximize your wellness and well-being.
Are you...
trying to improve your health?
adjusting to an injury or
illness
?
searching for solutions to relationships, depression, anxiety, stress, career, or parenting?
going through a transition like divorce?
looking to enhance your personal growth, self-confidence and happiness?
wanting to develop skills in goal-setting, performance, mindfulness, optimism, creativity, and reslience?
I have the expertise and passion to help!
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Lindsey Santellan
Pastoral Counselor, PhD, MH, RTTP
I help people gain freedom from their issues with a revolutionary technique taught by my mentor, Marisa Peer, voted Britain’s best therapist. With RTT I can fix anything from skin conditions to weight issues, to phobias, to addictions, to chronic
illness
and disease, in just 1-3 sessions. I’m still seeing traditional therapy clients, but since my accreditation in RTT, I’m focusing on moving my practice to exclusively RTT and coaching clients. My target client includes anyone who has been unable to fix or heal from any type of issue, they’ve tried other ways, but have been unsuccessful! RTT is the missing link that can free you!
Kelly Trowbridge
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LSCSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I specialize in working with families with children with disabilities or with any family, couple, or individual integrating a disability or chronic
illness
into their life or family. I also focus on working with individuals in high stress professions such as first responders, health care providers, or child and family service providers. At varying times in life, the issues that arise out of both of these circumstances may include chronic stress, anxiety, uncertainty, burnout, sadness, and stressed relationships. Families and individuals frequently seek out my services at times of transition or decision-making.
Shelly Lynne Peterson
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I'm Dr. Shelly Peterson, a licensed clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience treating individuals and couples with a wide variety of problems, especially mood, anxiety, trauma, women's issues and coping with
chronic pain
and medical conditions.
Jennifer (Jenni) D Liles
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
In addition, if you are someone whose trauma or serious and persistent mental
illness
has caused you to "fail" (no such thing) therapy, I'm willing to give you a chance.
Jennifer (Jenni) Liles is the owner of Responsive Mental Health Services LLC. I believe that each and every one of us has the capacity to live life that is fulfilling, that contains moments of joy in between and around the difficult times, and that allows us to experience ourselves as valuable human beings with something to offer. I would like to help you achieve that capacity. I have extensive experiencing helping people through trauma, grief, depression, and anxiety, and out the other side. If you are not yet ready to go to therapy, you can go to www.oomm.com for videos, audio clips and articles that can help. Ages 8 and up.
Alexandria Fortenbery
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, PLPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
While I'm comfortable working with a variety of concerns, my primary areas of interest are: grief, anxiety, depression, trauma, mood and personality disorders, life transitions, and chronic
illness
.
Being a human can be tough and life gets heavy sometimes, but you don't have to do it alone. If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, I can help you process these complicated feelings and find a way forward.
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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.