Chronic Pain Therapists in Apex, NC
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Rachel Garfield
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified
Verified
Pain
creates stress which intensifies the
pain
, becoming a vicious cycle that can lead to anxiety and depression, disruptive relations with others, and despair.
One size does not fit all. I Tailor the approach to the individual. I am theoretically Analytic and blend Transpersonal, Existential and Gestalt Therapy into my work. I believe in balance between insight and action. I specialize in the treatment of trauma,
chronic pain
, anxiety and relationships with adults with the goal of healing the client's relationship within themselves and with others. We will work through your past to free you in the present. If you feel isolated, alone or stuck in the same repetitive, negative patterns or relationships there is a solution. We will work together to create the best approach for you.
Waitlist for new clients
Resilient Counseling, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Additionally, Angela works individually with adults experiencing divorce/relationship problems, depression, anxiety/stress, addictions, stress related medical conditions, and
chronic pain
.
Angela S. McLean, LMFT works with individual clients as well as couples and whole families and specializes in helping people find peace in the midst of constant change and daily chaos. Individual sessions are designed to help clients develop the ability to maintain an inner tranquility that is not easily affected by outside circumstances or pressures. Couples and families work to build a strong foundation and lasting, satisfying relationships. If you are looking for peace within yourself, your marriage, or your home, contact Angela today.
Not accepting new clients
Gary S Grubb
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MD, MPH
Verified
Verified
For chronic
illness
, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is effective.
If you're looking for a therapist to help you cope with a medical problem, I have some unique professional training and personal experience that could help you. My 25-year medical background helps me understand and communicate the effects of your medical problem on your psychology and emotions. As a cancer survivor, I empathize with the often subtle but sometimes profound changes in how you view the world, your relationships and yourself. Whatever the therapies we use, I work to create a trusting relationship with you as the key to successful therapy.
Gina Roberts
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LCMHC, RYT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Recognizing that not all of one’s deepest
pain
and longing is merely personal, but arises in relationship to the bias, prejudice, and privilege of the dominant culture, I am committed to honoring the dignity, diversity, courage, and shared humanity of all who seek my services.
Whether hope or discouragement bring you to this site, it is my privilege to offer you a sanctuary of solace, deep listening, and confidential guidance. Maybe you feel stuck or directionless? Are you needing support and guidance through a life transition, grief,
illness
, a troubled relationship, spiritual crisis or broken dreams? Whatever your concerns -- past or present, large or small, clear or vaguely defined, personal or interpersonal -- our experience together is designed to help you discover the inherent possibility, healing & change available to you as you embrace life more fully from the wisdom of who you truly are.
Not accepting new clients
Diane Fahy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LCMHC, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I assist those who want to overcome the
pain
of past experiences or memories and understand how to live a happy and productive life. I use an integrative approach to help you let go of negative beliefs and behaviors that limit your best self and encourage you to set attainable goals that not only achieve a wellness of your mental health, but also provide healing for your whole person inclusive of your body, mind and spirit. I believe connecting to your past, living in the present and being proactive for the future brings understanding about your behaviors in a more thoughtful way. Ask me about all-day intensive EMDR sessions!
Waitlist for new clients
Heather Ingram
Counselor, MS, LCMHC, CRC
Verified
Verified
Growing up with family members living with mental
illness
gave me a deeply personal perspective on how important compassionate high quality mental health care is for clients and families. I am passionate about helping adolescents, adults, and families with managing life transitions and coping with change, anxiety and depression, parenting, career issues, burnout, adjustment to disability and chronic
illness
, substance abuse, stress management, and lasting lifestyle behavioral change. I truly believe you can't heal what you don't feel, and I strive to provide a safe place for processing feelings and emotions.
Hall Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
Hall also has training in helping families work through
chronic pain
and the emotional turmoil from medical diagnoses and associated grief and loss.
20+ years experience. Evening appointments until as late as 10pm. Trauma treatment specialty. Dr. Hall has been married +22 years himself with 5 kids. Individuals who are seeking a positive, non-pressuring, and non-judgmental experience. Everyone has problems in their family and needs a place to talk about it. We have experience helping families find hope in their relationships and working through crises. Dr. Hall has three levels of training in using Gottman Method Couples Therapy to help you find answers in your intimate relationship. Teens and college students will find an experienced counselor who listens and connects..
Marcy Arnold
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LISW-CP, LCAS
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I specialize in helping people who are struggling with stress, anxiety and chronic
illness
.
Do you struggle with feeling that you're "too much" and "not enough" all at the same time. To the outside world, you look "fine," but inside, you feel downright exhausted, and pretending everything is okay is getting old. Your stress level is through the roof. You bury your feelings and prioritize putting others first, meaning you hardly ever find time for yourself. What's self-care?! Eventually, the stress and exhaustion catch up! You're tired of pretending and ready for change. The good news is, there is help. Whatever curveball life has thrown you, relief is possible.
Waitlist for new clients
Kari Cadmus
Counselor, MS, LCMHC, LCAS, NCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I specialize in treating adults 18+ with disordered eating, medical trauma, chronic
illness
/
pain
, depression, and/or substance use concerns.
Has a doctor ever told you that if you lost weight, all your problems would be solved? Has a doctor ever explained "all the benefits of weight loss" and then offered no guidance other than “eat less and move more”? Did you leave the appointment feeling defeated and like you took up too much space? Did you try all the diets, only to end up gaining more weight? If you answered “yes” to any of the above questions, then you and I may be a good therapeutic match. I am HAES and Intuitive Eating aligned and am currently accepting new clients.
Not accepting new clients
Katherine Conlon Hutchinson
Psychologist, PhD, CDWF-C
Verified
Verified
I am licensed psychologist with an interest and expertise in anxiety, depression and family/parenting stress. I also treat perinatal anxiety and mood disorders, including postpartum depression. I am particularly passionate about women's mental health across the lifespan, from teen to older adult.
Sarah E Moore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
If you are here, I know that you have been worn down and are bravely acknowledging that you don’t want to keep doing the same thing. I want to welcome you to a warm, accepting space where we can get to the heart of who you are and the direction you want to grow. Whether navigating a difficult career, relationship issues, major life change, or parenting children with special needs, you do not have to figure it out alone. Together, we can find your path to move forward that will leave you feeling more equipped and like you can be the best you. I would be honored to be a part of your process.
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Carolina Counseling Services - Fuquay-Varina, NC
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Brett Maher
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Are you feeling like your life needs a change but you are not sure where to start? It seems, as life becomes more complex, more and more people are suffering from the devastating effects of stress, depression and anxiety and can benefit from the support and insight that therapy provides. I am a NC Licensed Psychologist working clinically with a wide range of ages and issues. I've worked in the field for 20 years, in schools, day treatment, and the private practice setting with adults, families, couples and children; focusing on adjustment difficulties, relationship problems, childhood abuse and maladaptive coping.
Corinne Fisher-LaRoche
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Therapy can help you overcome and cope with a number of challenges. It is my hope that you feel empowered after each session with tools that will last a lifetime. I have 25 yrs as a psychotherapist. Before moving to NC I had a private practice in northern CA and still maintain my license in CA and see clients remotely. Over the years I have broadened my client population to adolescents as well as adults. My specialty is anxiety but I see clients with a range of clinical issues or simply just coping with life events and transitions. Additionally, I am certified to provide clinical supervision to clinicians seeking their LCSW in NC
Emily Childress
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Not accepting new clients at this time. Therapy for trauma, anxiety, phobias, depression, grief, eating disorders, and difficulty in relationships. A therapist can be someone separate from friends and family who offers a listening ear while remaining empathetic, curious, nonjudgmental, and objective.
Open Heart Healing, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CP, SEP, TEB
Verified
Verified
A willingness to deep dive into your suffering inside and meet your parts with compassion. This experience allows for freedom, peace and joy to emerge from within. Listening to the wisdom of your body speak to and through you. You are a spiritual being having an earthly experience. Our experience together allows for the alchemy of healing to happen within the resonance of the Biofield through your chakra system by the Divine Love and Light. You are answering the call of your soul with love.
Not accepting new clients
Dana Acheson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
We meet the world with what we have carried since birth, with what we have gained and lost along the way. Deciphering what serves you best, now, and what is holding you back, can be challenging work: but it is work well worth your efforts, and work you will not have to do alone. My approach is client centered, strengths based, and above all else, collaborative. Therapy is a process of guided discovery, and one that I would feel humbled and honored to embark on with you, should you be new to therapy, or have had many years of self-study.
Not accepting new clients
Melissa Aguilar
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you feeling overwhelmed in how to manage your emotions or perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed in your relationships (marital, parent-child, parent-teenager, family, or friends)? Do you find yourself becoming irritable at small things or simply being someone you do not want to be anymore? If the answer is yes to any of those questions, I am glad you have found my page. We all have difficult times throughout our life and it is okay to need and ask for help. Difficult times or difficult symptoms vary from person to person. I am here to help guide you and find ways to alleviate your concerns.
Christine (Chrissy) DeCarolis
Counselor, MEd, LCMHC, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Currently Full. Are you experiencing anxiety or stress? Struggling through a life transition? Feeling uncertainty? Wishing to feel less sadness? Or maybe you're hoping to recover from past wounds? These are some of the most common issues I help people overcome. You have the capacity to heal and grow, although sometimes it's helpful to have professional assistance to process our experiences and to learn how to listen inward and become self-empowered.
Carolina Counseling Services - Fuquay-Varina, NC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Finding the right therapist for you can be difficult, but it doesn't have to be. CCS is proud to have two locations in Fuquay-Varina as well as a number of knowledgeable contracted therapists that can help you with what may be holding you back. Our independently contracted therapists enjoy working with couples, adults, teens and children.
Amelia Kelley
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MS, LCMHC, ATR, RYT
Verified
12 Endorsed
Verified
12 Endorsed
Sometimes life can feel hopeless and the answers are hard to come by. As your therapist, I tune in to what interests and empowers you. This means using; empirically supported methods such as, art therapy, meditation, EMDR, Reiki, DBT, CBT, Yoga therapy, body-brain therapies and exploring skills you already possess to improve your life. At Kelley Counseling & Wellness we meet with young children, adolescents, teens, couples and families. I specialize in treating teens, adults and couples who suffer from; addiction, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, mood disorders, depression, LGBTQ+, grief and loss and eating disorders.
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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.