Chronic Pain Therapists in Saint Louis, MO
Maybe you're living with chronic pain or illness, pushing through while feeling misunderstood by others.
As a queer, disabled therapist, I understand the grief, frustration, and resilience that can come with living in a world that isn't always designed for your body or identity. My approach is warm, collaborative, affirming, and grounded in humor, curiosity, and compassion. I believe you are the expert in yourself.
Maybe you're living with chronic pain or illness, pushing through while feeling misunderstood by others.
As a queer, disabled therapist, I understand the grief, frustration, and resilience that can come with living in a world that isn't always designed for your body or identity. My approach is warm, collaborative, affirming, and grounded in humor, curiosity, and compassion. I believe you are the expert in yourself.
I use this knowledge to better understand and support client's who use medicinal cannabis for chronic pain and other ailments.
I offer Telehealth services only. I provide a practical approach to therapy that focuses on integrating the mind and body connection. I believe the best way to heal is to embrace our uniqueness and live from a place of creativity. I work with my clients on how to self-regulate, trust their intuition, and release trauma in the body so they can make room for more joy in life.
I use this knowledge to better understand and support client's who use medicinal cannabis for chronic pain and other ailments.
I offer Telehealth services only. I provide a practical approach to therapy that focuses on integrating the mind and body connection. I believe the best way to heal is to embrace our uniqueness and live from a place of creativity. I work with my clients on how to self-regulate, trust their intuition, and release trauma in the body so they can make room for more joy in life.
Like no one can understand the deep internal pain you are feeling and you don’t know what to do.
My two therapeutic specialties are Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Somatic Experience (SE) Therapy. SE is a psychobiological method for resolving trauma symptoms and relieving chronic stress. It facilitates the completion of self-protective motor responses and the release of thwarted survival energy bound in the body.
Like no one can understand the deep internal pain you are feeling and you don’t know what to do.
My two therapeutic specialties are Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Somatic Experience (SE) Therapy. SE is a psychobiological method for resolving trauma symptoms and relieving chronic stress. It facilitates the completion of self-protective motor responses and the release of thwarted survival energy bound in the body.
Additionally, I have extensive experience helping individuals with complex, chronic pain and illness using EMDR and Pain Reprocessing therapy.
I have over 20 years of experience helping people of diverse backgrounds to navigate through difficult times in their lives. I listen carefully and work hard to understand how you feel. My areas of specialty include: navigating life transitions, overcoming traumatic experiences, processing grief, managing chronic illnesses, and improving communication/relationship, strengthening the mind-body connection, enhancing self-esteem, and cultivating stress management practices. I have extensive experience in working with couples and PTSD/complex trauma.
Additionally, I have extensive experience helping individuals with complex, chronic pain and illness using EMDR and Pain Reprocessing therapy.
I have over 20 years of experience helping people of diverse backgrounds to navigate through difficult times in their lives. I listen carefully and work hard to understand how you feel. My areas of specialty include: navigating life transitions, overcoming traumatic experiences, processing grief, managing chronic illnesses, and improving communication/relationship, strengthening the mind-body connection, enhancing self-esteem, and cultivating stress management practices. I have extensive experience in working with couples and PTSD/complex trauma.
As an LMSW, I work with individuals, children, teens, and families who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally exhausted. My ideal clients often face overlapping challenges—whether navigating anxiety and depression, managing ADHD and emotional regulation, processing grief, or addressing family conflict and substance use. You might be quietly carrying these struggles alone while balancing daily life. Whether you're a caregiver seeking tools for a child, an adult wanting neurodiversity-affirming care, or someone facing a major transition, I offer a nonjudgmental, practical space to help you find relief, clarity, and lasting growth.
As an LMSW, I work with individuals, children, teens, and families who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally exhausted. My ideal clients often face overlapping challenges—whether navigating anxiety and depression, managing ADHD and emotional regulation, processing grief, or addressing family conflict and substance use. You might be quietly carrying these struggles alone while balancing daily life. Whether you're a caregiver seeking tools for a child, an adult wanting neurodiversity-affirming care, or someone facing a major transition, I offer a nonjudgmental, practical space to help you find relief, clarity, and lasting growth.
Many people Jed sees experience overlapping anxiety, ADHD, chronic pain, and gastrointestinal symptoms.
James E. “Jed” Foster, Jr., MA, LMFT is a licensed behavioral health clinician specializing in Disorders of Gut–Brain Interaction (DGBI), including IBS and related functional gastrointestinal conditions. He works within an integrated gastroenterology setting, where he has collaborated for nearly eight years with physicians, nurse practitioners, and registered dietitians to address the bidirectional relationship between nervous system regulation and digestive function.
Many people Jed sees experience overlapping anxiety, ADHD, chronic pain, and gastrointestinal symptoms.
James E. “Jed” Foster, Jr., MA, LMFT is a licensed behavioral health clinician specializing in Disorders of Gut–Brain Interaction (DGBI), including IBS and related functional gastrointestinal conditions. He works within an integrated gastroenterology setting, where he has collaborated for nearly eight years with physicians, nurse practitioners, and registered dietitians to address the bidirectional relationship between nervous system regulation and digestive function.
, LPC, offering a safe, supportive space for those facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and the emotional toll of chronic pain.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over twenty years of therapeutic and mental health coaching experience. Supporting individuals suffering from anxiety/depression, chronic pain, emotional pain, professional/academic problems, interpersonal conflicts, and codependency problems to become successful is what I do!
, LPC, offering a safe, supportive space for those facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and the emotional toll of chronic pain.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over twenty years of therapeutic and mental health coaching experience. Supporting individuals suffering from anxiety/depression, chronic pain, emotional pain, professional/academic problems, interpersonal conflicts, and codependency problems to become successful is what I do!
As a clinically trained provider with over 48 years experience, I am committed to providing ethical and compassionate services to each of my clients, focused on their individual, respective needs. As a retired military, social work officer, I appreciate the unique stresses associated with military personnel and first responders and have been specifically trained to assist in conditions frequently experienced by individuals in these lifestyles.
As a clinically trained provider with over 48 years experience, I am committed to providing ethical and compassionate services to each of my clients, focused on their individual, respective needs. As a retired military, social work officer, I appreciate the unique stresses associated with military personnel and first responders and have been specifically trained to assist in conditions frequently experienced by individuals in these lifestyles.
I bring lived experience in being a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and as a person who manages living with chronic illness.
As a late-discovered AuDHD person myself - I love working with others who are neurodivergent. I take a creative approach with my clients - and I aim to include whatever is important to them in our work together. Sometimes the best way to communicate your inner experience to others is through metaphor, song lyrics, tv/movie scenes, and memes – I welcome this!
I bring lived experience in being a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and as a person who manages living with chronic illness.
As a late-discovered AuDHD person myself - I love working with others who are neurodivergent. I take a creative approach with my clients - and I aim to include whatever is important to them in our work together. Sometimes the best way to communicate your inner experience to others is through metaphor, song lyrics, tv/movie scenes, and memes – I welcome this!
Open Arms Wellness Therapy and Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, PhD
2 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63144
Frustrated with calling therapists and not receiving a call back? We pride ourselves in finding expert clinicians in each speciality in the greater St. Louis area and we have openings. We can help match you to a clinician that has proven success helping clients with similar issues. Our approach assists clients in exploring the source of their problems. We listen. We find unique strategies that build on your passions to bring healing to your life. You won't believe how much better it can get when you work with our handpicked professionals.
Frustrated with calling therapists and not receiving a call back? We pride ourselves in finding expert clinicians in each speciality in the greater St. Louis area and we have openings. We can help match you to a clinician that has proven success helping clients with similar issues. Our approach assists clients in exploring the source of their problems. We listen. We find unique strategies that build on your passions to bring healing to your life. You won't believe how much better it can get when you work with our handpicked professionals.
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 LGBTQIAs2+ / Queer, Non-monogamous, sex positive or sex neutral, neurodivergence, and or disabled and living within Missouri or Kansas boarder's. However, identifying in these communities is not a requirement for services through AAC. 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.
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 LGBTQIAs2+ / Queer, Non-monogamous, sex positive or sex neutral, neurodivergence, and or disabled and living within Missouri or Kansas boarder's. However, identifying in these communities is not a requirement for services through AAC. 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.
Cristina Cousins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63139
Waitlist for new clients
I have experience working with clients facing challenging family dynamics, chronic illness, work/life imbalance, coping with neurodivergence in a neurotypical world, caregiving related stressors, and dating/relationship stressors.
I love helping my clients identify the strategies that work for them, so they can see tangible differences in their mental health and quality of life. I use a number of different techniques, including cognitive and somatic (body-based), tailoring them to each individual client. For treating OCD, I am trained in both Inference-based CBT (I-CBT) and ERP.
I have experience working with clients facing challenging family dynamics, chronic illness, work/life imbalance, coping with neurodivergence in a neurotypical world, caregiving related stressors, and dating/relationship stressors.
I love helping my clients identify the strategies that work for them, so they can see tangible differences in their mental health and quality of life. I use a number of different techniques, including cognitive and somatic (body-based), tailoring them to each individual client. For treating OCD, I am trained in both Inference-based CBT (I-CBT) and ERP.
Welcome. I’m so glad you’re here. I view the human experience much like a cup of coffee–complex, layered, and ever-changing. Some moments may feel bitter; others leave us feeling nourished and fulfilled. You may be seeking to better understand yourself, build a healthier relationship with the world around you, or heal from patterns that no longer serve you. As your therapist, I’ll meet you wherever you are and walk alongside you as we navigate your lived experiences together.
Welcome. I’m so glad you’re here. I view the human experience much like a cup of coffee–complex, layered, and ever-changing. Some moments may feel bitter; others leave us feeling nourished and fulfilled. You may be seeking to better understand yourself, build a healthier relationship with the world around you, or heal from patterns that no longer serve you. As your therapist, I’ll meet you wherever you are and walk alongside you as we navigate your lived experiences together.
Is your life good on paper but still uncomfortable? Do you feel lonely, bored, different, or unsure of yourself? Have you lost your spark? Do you take care of everyone else first? I can help! I am a calm and sturdy guide to self-compassion, understanding, and empowerment. Your path forward exists! You don't have to find it alone.
Is your life good on paper but still uncomfortable? Do you feel lonely, bored, different, or unsure of yourself? Have you lost your spark? Do you take care of everyone else first? I can help! I am a calm and sturdy guide to self-compassion, understanding, and empowerment. Your path forward exists! You don't have to find it alone.
Insightful Life Therapy Services has immediate openings at this point in time. We are a group of licensed, experienced therapists providing quality services in South County St. Louis MO, and in the Metro East in Collinsville, IL. We offer therapy services for a variety of issues for children, teens, adults, and families.
Insightful Life Therapy Services has immediate openings at this point in time. We are a group of licensed, experienced therapists providing quality services in South County St. Louis MO, and in the Metro East in Collinsville, IL. We offer therapy services for a variety of issues for children, teens, adults, and families.
Maybe you’re anxious, overwhelmed, or tired of feeling like you have to hold everything together. You might be going through a big change, struggling in a relationship, or noticing how much of your energy goes toward getting things right or keeping other people happy. You’re used to being capable, but somewhere along the way, it’s gotten harder to know what you actually need. In therapy, we’ll slow things down, get curious about these patterns, and help you feel more connected to yourself and how you want to live.
Maybe you’re anxious, overwhelmed, or tired of feeling like you have to hold everything together. You might be going through a big change, struggling in a relationship, or noticing how much of your energy goes toward getting things right or keeping other people happy. You’re used to being capable, but somewhere along the way, it’s gotten harder to know what you actually need. In therapy, we’ll slow things down, get curious about these patterns, and help you feel more connected to yourself and how you want to live.
Often life events and personal stress can lead us to a point of pain, feeling that we have no control over the course of our lives or meaningful ways to cope.
I specialize in providing support to individuals coping with chronic illness and associated conditions such as insomnia and chronic pain, HIV/AIDS, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, identity exploration/self awareness, self esteem, and stress related to work burnout, secondary trauma and professional and personal caregiving.
Often life events and personal stress can lead us to a point of pain, feeling that we have no control over the course of our lives or meaningful ways to cope.
I specialize in providing support to individuals coping with chronic illness and associated conditions such as insomnia and chronic pain, HIV/AIDS, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, identity exploration/self awareness, self esteem, and stress related to work burnout, secondary trauma and professional and personal caregiving.
I'm passionate about helping adults and couples find healing, empowerment, growth, and meaning in their lives. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, identity development, relationship and attachment issues, life transitions, and grief. I'm especially dedicated to working with LGBTQIA+ and nonmonogamous clients. I practice from a humanistic standpoint, integrating psychodynamic, behavioral, and mindfulness-based strategies drawn from a variety of approaches in order to personalize therapy to the individual client’s values, goals, and strengths.
I'm passionate about helping adults and couples find healing, empowerment, growth, and meaning in their lives. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, identity development, relationship and attachment issues, life transitions, and grief. I'm especially dedicated to working with LGBTQIA+ and nonmonogamous clients. I practice from a humanistic standpoint, integrating psychodynamic, behavioral, and mindfulness-based strategies drawn from a variety of approaches in order to personalize therapy to the individual client’s values, goals, and strengths.
Have you thought of trying therapy but couldn't get yourself to go? Or, have you gone to a million therapists in the past and it "didn't help?" Well, The Center for Mental Wellness is not your average therapy. It is our job to first and foremost create a beneficial therapeutic relationship with each and every client. Without that relationship based on trust and honesty it is difficult to see progress.
Our experienced, authentic counselors enable us to offer effective outpatient, individualized, therapeutic care. We treat a number of mental health disorders, and provide a neutral ground to individuals, families, and couples
Have you thought of trying therapy but couldn't get yourself to go? Or, have you gone to a million therapists in the past and it "didn't help?" Well, The Center for Mental Wellness is not your average therapy. It is our job to first and foremost create a beneficial therapeutic relationship with each and every client. Without that relationship based on trust and honesty it is difficult to see progress.
Our experienced, authentic counselors enable us to offer effective outpatient, individualized, therapeutic care. We treat a number of mental health disorders, and provide a neutral ground to individuals, families, and couples
Do you have a child with a chronic health condition who could benefit from learning skills to improve coping and adjustment, increase the likelihood of following medical recommendations, or decrease anxiety or pain related to an illness or injury?
I am a licensed psychologist who provides assessment and therapy to children, adolescents, and their family members. I have training and experience working with children of all ages and abilities, including infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, as well as with those who have developmental disabilities, physical limitations, and sensory impairments.
Do you have a child with a chronic health condition who could benefit from learning skills to improve coping and adjustment, increase the likelihood of following medical recommendations, or decrease anxiety or pain related to an illness or injury?
I am a licensed psychologist who provides assessment and therapy to children, adolescents, and their family members. I have training and experience working with children of all ages and abilities, including infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, as well as with those who have developmental disabilities, physical limitations, and sensory impairments.
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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.