Chronic Pain Therapists in Saint Louis, MO
I’m passionate about supporting people living with chronic illness or pain, exploring identity, navigating life transitions, managing academic stress, and facing the challenges that come with aging—all within a space that is fully LGBTQIA+ affirming.
I believe everyone deserves the chance to live a full, joyful life—even when facing difficult challenges or systemic barriers. My goal is to help you feel safe, supported, and truly seen as you explore your values, uncover your strengths, and move toward a more meaningful life.
As a queer, disabled therapist, I understand the unique grief that can come with living in a world not built with our identities or bodies in mind. I use warmth, humor, and compassion to support people coping with challenges like anxiety and depression, assisting them in finding healing and ease through acceptance, mindfulness skills, and self-compassion.
I’m passionate about supporting people living with chronic illness or pain, exploring identity, navigating life transitions, managing academic stress, and facing the challenges that come with aging—all within a space that is fully LGBTQIA+ affirming.
I believe everyone deserves the chance to live a full, joyful life—even when facing difficult challenges or systemic barriers. My goal is to help you feel safe, supported, and truly seen as you explore your values, uncover your strengths, and move toward a more meaningful life.
As a queer, disabled therapist, I understand the unique grief that can come with living in a world not built with our identities or bodies in mind. I use warmth, humor, and compassion to support people coping with challenges like anxiety and depression, assisting them in finding healing and ease through acceptance, mindfulness skills, and self-compassion.
Additionally, I have extensive experience helping individuals with complex, chronic pain and illness using EMDR and Pain Reprocessing therapy.
I have 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 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 someone who has had personal experiences with chronic pain, deconstructing religion and trauma I have found a deeply rooted passion to be with others as they take the journey of self-awareness and personal transformation.
I offer Telehealth only services. I provide a practical approach to therapy that focuses on integrating 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!
As someone who has had personal experiences with chronic pain, deconstructing religion and trauma I have found a deeply rooted passion to be with others as they take the journey of self-awareness and personal transformation.
I offer Telehealth only services. I provide a practical approach to therapy that focuses on integrating 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!
I work with clients 12+ who may feel anxious, overwhelmed, or like life’s weight is too heavy—whether navigating transitions, caregiver or parenting challenges, or struggles with self-esteem and confidence. Together, we’ll build clarity, resilience, and healthy boundaries using CBT, DBT, ACT, Solution-Focused, and mindfulness techniques, with practical tools and “homework” to continue growth outside of therapy, helping you feel supported, understood, and less isolated.
I work with clients 12+ who may feel anxious, overwhelmed, or like life’s weight is too heavy—whether navigating transitions, caregiver or parenting challenges, or struggles with self-esteem and confidence. Together, we’ll build clarity, resilience, and healthy boundaries using CBT, DBT, ACT, Solution-Focused, and mindfulness techniques, with practical tools and “homework” to continue growth outside of therapy, helping you feel supported, understood, and less isolated.
I recognize that navigating health issues can feel lonely and isolating, and I'm here to provide practical guidance to alleviate the burden of your illness.
My approach is warm and compassionate, creating a safe space where you feel heard and understood. Grounded in compassion, collaboration, and evidence-based techniques, our work is effective and tailored to your needs. Together, we'll explore your goals and develop strategies for meaningful change, whether improving health habits or managing ongoing concerns.
I recognize that navigating health issues can feel lonely and isolating, and I'm here to provide practical guidance to alleviate the burden of your illness.
My approach is warm and compassionate, creating a safe space where you feel heard and understood. Grounded in compassion, collaboration, and evidence-based techniques, our work is effective and tailored to your needs. Together, we'll explore your goals and develop strategies for meaningful change, whether improving health habits or managing ongoing concerns.
I work with clients who may be struggling with anxiety, chronic pain or who have experienced trauma from relational issues or PTSD.
Art therapy involves connecting the body, mind and spirit. I believe that we all have the innate ability to heal. We have a safe environment to process, allowing for increased insight, removing roadblocks to growth, and reframing perceptions. In therapy, I emphasize the use of art, movement and mindfulness in a collaborative therapeutic relationship. Art therapy gives an opportunity to facilitate integration that can lead to a new state of embodiment and awareness, resulting in an improved quality of life.
I work with clients who may be struggling with anxiety, chronic pain or who have experienced trauma from relational issues or PTSD.
Art therapy involves connecting the body, mind and spirit. I believe that we all have the innate ability to heal. We have a safe environment to process, allowing for increased insight, removing roadblocks to growth, and reframing perceptions. In therapy, I emphasize the use of art, movement and mindfulness in a collaborative therapeutic relationship. Art therapy gives an opportunity to facilitate integration that can lead to a new state of embodiment and awareness, resulting in an improved quality of life.
, 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!
Tired of sadness, anger, hopelessness, physical pain, and anxiety.
I practice integrative psychotherapy. My approach involves the whole person--past and the present; mind and body, it is trauma informed and attachment focused. It is a practice of psychotherapy that combines different schools of psychological thought and a variety of different therapeutic tools.
Tired of sadness, anger, hopelessness, physical pain, and anxiety.
I practice integrative psychotherapy. My approach involves the whole person--past and the present; mind and body, it is trauma informed and attachment focused. It is a practice of psychotherapy that combines different schools of psychological thought and a variety of different therapeutic tools.
The journey to wellness starts with the choice to hope that there is the possibility for tomorrow to be a better day. Our mission is to assist others in finding hope on their journey to wellness by providing practical solution focused options, including therapy, psychological assessment, life coaching, education, information, professional development trainings and more.
The journey to wellness starts with the choice to hope that there is the possibility for tomorrow to be a better day. Our mission is to assist others in finding hope on their journey to wellness by providing practical solution focused options, including therapy, psychological assessment, life coaching, education, information, professional development trainings and more.
The therapeutic relationship is one of healing and hope. Facilitating that relationship is very important because I understand the value of working with someone not pushing their usually well-intentioned agenda onto your situation. Someone outside our problems who has no investment in how we handle those problems can offer limitless perspective and an abundance of compassion. In addition to being a listening ear, therapists have many resources and tools to help us navigate whatever challenges and changes life throws at us. This is the type of therapist I strive to be.
The therapeutic relationship is one of healing and hope. Facilitating that relationship is very important because I understand the value of working with someone not pushing their usually well-intentioned agenda onto your situation. Someone outside our problems who has no investment in how we handle those problems can offer limitless perspective and an abundance of compassion. In addition to being a listening ear, therapists have many resources and tools to help us navigate whatever challenges and changes life throws at us. This is the type of therapist I strive to be.
Hi. My name is Tiffany Havlin, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I enjoy working with people from pre-teens to older adults. Some of my areas include grief/bereavement, stress management, depression, anxiety, and goal setting. The most common theoretical approaches I use include motivation interviewing, solution focused brief therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy. The goal and concern of the client helps determine the therapeutic approach.
Hi. My name is Tiffany Havlin, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I enjoy working with people from pre-teens to older adults. Some of my areas include grief/bereavement, stress management, depression, anxiety, and goal setting. The most common theoretical approaches I use include motivation interviewing, solution focused brief therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy. The goal and concern of the client helps determine the therapeutic approach.
Do you want to live a happier and healthier life? Talking to an experienced, qualified therapist can help. I treat adults, teens, couples, and families seeking relief from depression, anxiety, grief, addiction,and mood disorders. We all work strive towards happiness, but we sometimes get stuck in pattern from the past and live with anxiety about the future. You don't have to suffer alone.
Do you want to live a happier and healthier life? Talking to an experienced, qualified therapist can help. I treat adults, teens, couples, and families seeking relief from depression, anxiety, grief, addiction,and mood disorders. We all work strive towards happiness, but we sometimes get stuck in pattern from the past and live with anxiety about the future. You don't have to suffer alone.
I aim to help clients ease their suffering and move towards an improved sense of wellbeing. I do not use “toxic positivity” as this can diminish a person’s experience.
I aim to help clients ease their suffering and move towards an improved sense of wellbeing. I do not use “toxic positivity” as this can diminish a person’s experience.
I offer a broad and deep set of trainings which in a very practical way help people grow: emotionally, behaviorally, spiritually. Potential
clients will find evidence based methods, flexibility of approach, and a willingness to listen collaboratively.
The goals that we develop together will feel sensible, clear, doable, and exciting. This is a very active therapy. From all my learnings I have developed my own form of psychotherapy
I offer a broad and deep set of trainings which in a very practical way help people grow: emotionally, behaviorally, spiritually. Potential
clients will find evidence based methods, flexibility of approach, and a willingness to listen collaboratively.
The goals that we develop together will feel sensible, clear, doable, and exciting. This is a very active therapy. From all my learnings I have developed my own form of psychotherapy
You may be facing changes (career decisions/shifts, peri-/menopause, illness, burnout, etc).
Anxiety, insomnia, depression, PTSD can flare in transitions. I provide enjoyable, evidence-based tools to reset and replenish your nervous system. We’ll tinker together on techniques to fit you, such as Gendlin’s Focusing, somatic EMDR, IFS parts work, ACT, mindfulness, breath, movement, dreamwork, expressive arts, existential questions and bibliotherapy.
You may be facing changes (career decisions/shifts, peri-/menopause, illness, burnout, etc).
Anxiety, insomnia, depression, PTSD can flare in transitions. I provide enjoyable, evidence-based tools to reset and replenish your nervous system. We’ll tinker together on techniques to fit you, such as Gendlin’s Focusing, somatic EMDR, IFS parts work, ACT, mindfulness, breath, movement, dreamwork, expressive arts, existential questions and bibliotherapy.
I’m truly glad you’re here. Let’s heal, grow, and rediscover hope—together.
For over 10 years I have supported individuals experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, loss, foster care, adoption, relationship wounds, and the complexities of parenting. I use a form of somatic psychotherapy called Brainspotting as well as an attachment-focused therapy called Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy to address sources of pain that are lingering below the surface. Together we can quickly mend emotional wounds and tap into your body's natural ability to heal.
I’m truly glad you’re here. Let’s heal, grow, and rediscover hope—together.
For over 10 years I have supported individuals experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, loss, foster care, adoption, relationship wounds, and the complexities of parenting. I use a form of somatic psychotherapy called Brainspotting as well as an attachment-focused therapy called Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy to address sources of pain that are lingering below the surface. Together we can quickly mend emotional wounds and tap into your body's natural ability to heal.
I enjoy working with multicultural and chronic illness clients.
Sometimes, even when we know that something is wrong, we still need guidance in order to disentangle the problems that cause us suffering. Every problem has a solution and every difficult period can have a peaceful resolution. My therapeutic approach primarily stems from Family Systems Theory. I focus on emotional independence through individuation and help individuals, couples and families gain additional growth, strengths, and insights into their lives. I work on reducing negative communication patterns and installing love as an attachment bond.
I enjoy working with multicultural and chronic illness clients.
Sometimes, even when we know that something is wrong, we still need guidance in order to disentangle the problems that cause us suffering. Every problem has a solution and every difficult period can have a peaceful resolution. My therapeutic approach primarily stems from Family Systems Theory. I focus on emotional independence through individuation and help individuals, couples and families gain additional growth, strengths, and insights into their lives. I work on reducing negative communication patterns and installing love as an attachment bond.
Many of my clients come to me feeling overwhelmed, disconnected from family or loved ones, hopeless about the future, or like they’re struggling to make decisions or meaningful change. They may be uncertain of how to start the process of change or healing, though they’re ready for growth and understanding.
Many of my clients come to me feeling overwhelmed, disconnected from family or loved ones, hopeless about the future, or like they’re struggling to make decisions or meaningful change. They may be uncertain of how to start the process of change or healing, though they’re ready for growth and understanding.
The hardest part of counseling is making the first call.
I didn't come from some place safe, so I became one. - Jessica Jocelyn.
We all want to feel at home and at peace in our bodies. I would be honored to walk beside you as your path unfolds.
The hardest part of counseling is making the first call.
I didn't come from some place safe, so I became one. - Jessica Jocelyn.
We all want to feel at home and at peace in our bodies. I would be honored to walk beside you as your path unfolds.
Are you struggling with stress, anxiety, grief, or life transitions? It can feel overwhelming to face these challenges on your own. I'm Hilary Kelly, a compassionate therapist with 15 years of experience, and I'm here to help. I specialize in supporting adults navigating depression, anxiety, grief, and relationship issues. Together, we will create a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your emotions and develop coping strategies. Let’s start your healing journey today and work toward the peace and balance you deserve.
Are you struggling with stress, anxiety, grief, or life transitions? It can feel overwhelming to face these challenges on your own. I'm Hilary Kelly, a compassionate therapist with 15 years of experience, and I'm here to help. I specialize in supporting adults navigating depression, anxiety, grief, and relationship issues. Together, we will create a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your emotions and develop coping strategies. Let’s start your healing journey today and work toward the peace and balance you deserve.
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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.