Chronic Pain Therapists in Matthews, NC
It is incredibly exhausting when the relationships that matter most to you feel strained or broken. Are you and your partner caught in the roommate zone? Or a cycle of endless arguments and quiet distance? Or maybe you are watching your teenager escape to the solitude of their room (again). You do not have to navigate these situations alone. As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, I specialize in helping couples rebuild trust and emotional intimacy, and providing a safe, accepting, and relatable space for adolescents to find their voice.
It is incredibly exhausting when the relationships that matter most to you feel strained or broken. Are you and your partner caught in the roommate zone? Or a cycle of endless arguments and quiet distance? Or maybe you are watching your teenager escape to the solitude of their room (again). You do not have to navigate these situations alone. As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, I specialize in helping couples rebuild trust and emotional intimacy, and providing a safe, accepting, and relatable space for adolescents to find their voice.
Jiwoo Kim, LCSW-Associate, helps adults across North Carolina build practical skills to manage distress, strengthen resilience, and move toward a more meaningful life. As a provisionally licensed clinician at LifeStance Health, she provides individual therapy for young adults, adults, and seniors, supporting clients through anxiety, depression, and PTSD with a compassionate, evidence-based approach tailored to each person’s goals. Her clinical work emphasizes clarity, collaboration, and measurable progress.Jiwoo Kim, LCSW-Associate, helps adults across North Carolina build practical skills to manage distress, strengthen resilience,
Jiwoo Kim, LCSW-Associate, helps adults across North Carolina build practical skills to manage distress, strengthen resilience, and move toward a more meaningful life. As a provisionally licensed clinician at LifeStance Health, she provides individual therapy for young adults, adults, and seniors, supporting clients through anxiety, depression, and PTSD with a compassionate, evidence-based approach tailored to each person’s goals. Her clinical work emphasizes clarity, collaboration, and measurable progress.Jiwoo Kim, LCSW-Associate, helps adults across North Carolina build practical skills to manage distress, strengthen resilience,
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Break the cycle. Reclaim your life. Expert trauma therapy rooted in neuroscience and holistic healing. We don't believe in quick fixes. We believe in deep, lasting healing. At The Healing Collective, our licensed trauma specialists help high-achieving adults heal from the inside out - with measurable progress in as few as eight session. Unlearn survival, reconnect to your nervous system, and build a relationship with yourself that feels safe, sovereign, and whole. Real healing is more than symptoms relief. It's not about coping harder. It's about reconnecting in a way that actually shifts the patterns keeping you stuck.
Break the cycle. Reclaim your life. Expert trauma therapy rooted in neuroscience and holistic healing. We don't believe in quick fixes. We believe in deep, lasting healing. At The Healing Collective, our licensed trauma specialists help high-achieving adults heal from the inside out - with measurable progress in as few as eight session. Unlearn survival, reconnect to your nervous system, and build a relationship with yourself that feels safe, sovereign, and whole. Real healing is more than symptoms relief. It's not about coping harder. It's about reconnecting in a way that actually shifts the patterns keeping you stuck.
Navigating emotional challenges and life stressors can be difficult without support. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I offer therapy services to adults ages 18 and older, helping individuals address a broad range of mental health concerns in a safe and supportive environment.
Navigating emotional challenges and life stressors can be difficult without support. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I offer therapy services to adults ages 18 and older, helping individuals address a broad range of mental health concerns in a safe and supportive environment.
A client once told me that finding the right therapist is like finding the right romantic partner and while therapy is not intended to be a long-term commitment, this metaphor highlights the need for trust, safety, and compatibility in both kinds of relationships. You need a skilled, experienced therapist who can build trust, create a safe space for you to work through hard things, and has the knowledge to help with your specific challenges. My style is direct, validating, and collaborative. If this resonates with you, I would be glad to chat to see if I am a good fit for your particular therapeutic needs.
A client once told me that finding the right therapist is like finding the right romantic partner and while therapy is not intended to be a long-term commitment, this metaphor highlights the need for trust, safety, and compatibility in both kinds of relationships. You need a skilled, experienced therapist who can build trust, create a safe space for you to work through hard things, and has the knowledge to help with your specific challenges. My style is direct, validating, and collaborative. If this resonates with you, I would be glad to chat to see if I am a good fit for your particular therapeutic needs.
Gabrielle Troutman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C, CAGCS
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Current waitlist for new clients.
Hi! I have 6 years of experience in the field of mental health. I work with people from ages 12-80+ on issues like anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, stage of life changes (especially high school, college, early work force, and early parenting years), and OCD. I use a variety of different therapy skills that include ACT, CBT, DBT, mindfulness based therapy, and an integrated grief approach. I am licensed in NC, SC, VA, FL, MN, and CT.
I am an International Partnership for Perinatal Excellence-Certified (IPPE-C) provider.
Current waitlist for new clients.
Hi! I have 6 years of experience in the field of mental health. I work with people from ages 12-80+ on issues like anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, stage of life changes (especially high school, college, early work force, and early parenting years), and OCD. I use a variety of different therapy skills that include ACT, CBT, DBT, mindfulness based therapy, and an integrated grief approach. I am licensed in NC, SC, VA, FL, MN, and CT.
I am an International Partnership for Perinatal Excellence-Certified (IPPE-C) provider.
We want to make sense of our past & present circumstances and map out a path forward, all in a way that feels true to our values and honors the pain we experience.
I foster a collaborative, honest, & safe space for individuals, couples, & families to engage with their overlapping systems & cycles. Rooted in attachment science, I love integrating various therapeutic approaches (EFT, ACT, IFS, EMDR, CBT, & Narrative) depending on client needs. I seek to help clients cultivate hope & healing through their struggles.
We want to make sense of our past & present circumstances and map out a path forward, all in a way that feels true to our values and honors the pain we experience.
I foster a collaborative, honest, & safe space for individuals, couples, & families to engage with their overlapping systems & cycles. Rooted in attachment science, I love integrating various therapeutic approaches (EFT, ACT, IFS, EMDR, CBT, & Narrative) depending on client needs. I seek to help clients cultivate hope & healing through their struggles.
At Walgren Counseling, PLLC we have 20 therapists. Although each has a unique set of training & experience, our approach to working with you is similar. We all have a holistic, client-centered, and tailored approach. Rather than identifying an ideal client, we believe in developing a relationship with you that will be most helpful to you. Our therapists strive to bring out each person's ability to find balance and healing from within. Our entire office, from patient coordination to billing to clinician, is committed to making you feel well-cared for.
At Walgren Counseling, PLLC we have 20 therapists. Although each has a unique set of training & experience, our approach to working with you is similar. We all have a holistic, client-centered, and tailored approach. Rather than identifying an ideal client, we believe in developing a relationship with you that will be most helpful to you. Our therapists strive to bring out each person's ability to find balance and healing from within. Our entire office, from patient coordination to billing to clinician, is committed to making you feel well-cared for.
I am passionate about working with trauma survivors and also have expertise in addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and insomnia.
Change is possible. Your symptoms are both treatable and manageable, with the right tools. I hope that you are willing to take a chance (not a risk) to learn new skills and strategies to achieve balance in your mind and your life. Feeling overwhelmed and uncertain? Not sure where to go or what to do? Struggling with how to cope? Therapy can empower you to find the answers. I use a blend of CBT and ACT to help patients reconnect with personal values, such as self-reliance and courage, and ensure they begin to live life on their terms again.
I am passionate about working with trauma survivors and also have expertise in addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and insomnia.
Change is possible. Your symptoms are both treatable and manageable, with the right tools. I hope that you are willing to take a chance (not a risk) to learn new skills and strategies to achieve balance in your mind and your life. Feeling overwhelmed and uncertain? Not sure where to go or what to do? Struggling with how to cope? Therapy can empower you to find the answers. I use a blend of CBT and ACT to help patients reconnect with personal values, such as self-reliance and courage, and ensure they begin to live life on their terms again.
Therapy offers a place and relationship in which to be heard, to be understood and to experience growth and change. My practice offers opportunities to a wide variety of people for insight and understanding that makes a difference in how life is lived. Therapy begins with the development of a meaningful relationship grounded in compassion, patience and appreciation for your needs and personal experiences.I work with individuals seeking general insight and self-discovery to those suffering from chronic or debilitating issues. My practice involves work with individuals, couples and families.
Therapy offers a place and relationship in which to be heard, to be understood and to experience growth and change. My practice offers opportunities to a wide variety of people for insight and understanding that makes a difference in how life is lived. Therapy begins with the development of a meaningful relationship grounded in compassion, patience and appreciation for your needs and personal experiences.I work with individuals seeking general insight and self-discovery to those suffering from chronic or debilitating issues. My practice involves work with individuals, couples and families.
Maybe anxiety has been taking up too much space, life looks different than you expected, or you’re trying to find your footing while navigating trauma, chronic illness, relationship or family challenges, or a major life transition.
My approach is warm, conversational, and collaborative. I draw from CBT, mindfulness-based, person-centered, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approaches, adapting our work to your needs. We’ll explore the thoughts, emotions, and patterns behind what you’re experiencing and develop practical tools you can actually use in everyday life.
Maybe anxiety has been taking up too much space, life looks different than you expected, or you’re trying to find your footing while navigating trauma, chronic illness, relationship or family challenges, or a major life transition.
My approach is warm, conversational, and collaborative. I draw from CBT, mindfulness-based, person-centered, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approaches, adapting our work to your needs. We’ll explore the thoughts, emotions, and patterns behind what you’re experiencing and develop practical tools you can actually use in everyday life.
Do you feel like there is more to life but not sure what it is your looking for? Or perhaps you are living a life that does not seem to fit who you really are. We all long for a life filled with purpose and meaning. Yet the quality of life we long for is often inhibited by a variety of internal and external struggles. Whether it be anxiety, depression, grief/loss or issues with life transitions I set out to work with you exploring ways to find relief from suffering. Beyond relief is the potential for a life enriched with hope, meaning and contentment that I desire to assist you in discovering.
Do you feel like there is more to life but not sure what it is your looking for? Or perhaps you are living a life that does not seem to fit who you really are. We all long for a life filled with purpose and meaning. Yet the quality of life we long for is often inhibited by a variety of internal and external struggles. Whether it be anxiety, depression, grief/loss or issues with life transitions I set out to work with you exploring ways to find relief from suffering. Beyond relief is the potential for a life enriched with hope, meaning and contentment that I desire to assist you in discovering.
La Vida Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHCS, LCAS
5 Endorsed
Matthews, NC 28105
Our team of therapists are ready to help for individual or couples counseling! We offer in person and virtual sessions! Specialties include but not limited to: trauma, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, behavioral problems and transitions into college. Please visit our website for more details about our therapists and services we offer. We offer counseling services to clients from age 5 years-Adult. ¡Se habla Español!
Our team of therapists are ready to help for individual or couples counseling! We offer in person and virtual sessions! Specialties include but not limited to: trauma, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, behavioral problems and transitions into college. Please visit our website for more details about our therapists and services we offer. We offer counseling services to clients from age 5 years-Adult. ¡Se habla Español!
Roberta Borden Wilson
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC, TF-CBT, EMDR
1 Endorsed
Matthews, NC 28104
My clients have survived natural disasters; sex abuse and incest; family scapegoating abuse; relationships with narcissists; dysfunctional relationships & infidelity; physical, verbal & emotional abuse; family estrangement; a family member or friend's terminal illness or suicide.
I have the unique gift of being able to help people in their darkest moments in life. I enjoy working with people who have grief and trauma, ranging from military vets, sexual assault victims and people harmed by broken or dysfunctional relationships. I offer couples & family counseling. As a former teacher, I enjoy working with children and teens.
My clients have survived natural disasters; sex abuse and incest; family scapegoating abuse; relationships with narcissists; dysfunctional relationships & infidelity; physical, verbal & emotional abuse; family estrangement; a family member or friend's terminal illness or suicide.
I have the unique gift of being able to help people in their darkest moments in life. I enjoy working with people who have grief and trauma, ranging from military vets, sexual assault victims and people harmed by broken or dysfunctional relationships. I offer couples & family counseling. As a former teacher, I enjoy working with children and teens.
I work with individuals dealing with life transitions, prenatal, postpartum, medical related issues, ADHD, mood and affective disorders, and marriage, parenting or family issues. I use a narrative and solution focused approach to collaboratively work with clients to identify successful solutions to problems and how these strengths can be implemented in future situations. I utilize empirically supported techniques that focus on the ways in which individuals think about and respond to events. These interventions allow clients to restructure their thinking, process events and modify behaviors in more adaptive ways.
I work with individuals dealing with life transitions, prenatal, postpartum, medical related issues, ADHD, mood and affective disorders, and marriage, parenting or family issues. I use a narrative and solution focused approach to collaboratively work with clients to identify successful solutions to problems and how these strengths can be implemented in future situations. I utilize empirically supported techniques that focus on the ways in which individuals think about and respond to events. These interventions allow clients to restructure their thinking, process events and modify behaviors in more adaptive ways.
In addition, I serve clients dealing with issues related to pain and grief/loss.
Experience: Intensive in-patient women's trauma program (Women's Institute for Incorporation Therapy) 2008-2011 as Asst. Director, Clinical Coordinator, Primary Psychotherapist. Neurologist practice as director of mental health and psychotherapist at Neural Behavioral Institute 2011-2013. Private Practice 2010-Now. +Oncology and with acute psych population.
In addition, I serve clients dealing with issues related to pain and grief/loss.
Experience: Intensive in-patient women's trauma program (Women's Institute for Incorporation Therapy) 2008-2011 as Asst. Director, Clinical Coordinator, Primary Psychotherapist. Neurologist practice as director of mental health and psychotherapist at Neural Behavioral Institute 2011-2013. Private Practice 2010-Now. +Oncology and with acute psych population.
Life in general, can be challenging. I believe in the healing power of telling your story in a judgement-free environment where you feel safe. Research consistently shows it is the quality of the therapeutic relationship, more than any other factor including the method of therapy, predicting the clients’ ability to use therapy to help themselves and make positive life changes. Therapy does not always solve the problems brought to it, but the best chance for success is when there is a strong therapeutic relationship. To me, the critical foundation of our counseling relationship is a partnership based on mutual respect and honesty.
Life in general, can be challenging. I believe in the healing power of telling your story in a judgement-free environment where you feel safe. Research consistently shows it is the quality of the therapeutic relationship, more than any other factor including the method of therapy, predicting the clients’ ability to use therapy to help themselves and make positive life changes. Therapy does not always solve the problems brought to it, but the best chance for success is when there is a strong therapeutic relationship. To me, the critical foundation of our counseling relationship is a partnership based on mutual respect and honesty.
At Charlotte Therapy Center, we aim to produce service outcomes that result in a developed sense of wholeness for individuals and families while also offering professional level programs for corporate settings. While there may be a variety of clinical aspects that align with industry standards, we strive to elevate our services by incorporating a focus on meaningful pursuits and discovering a sense of purpose. Our therapists utilize a combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to guide you through the counseling process.
At Charlotte Therapy Center, we aim to produce service outcomes that result in a developed sense of wholeness for individuals and families while also offering professional level programs for corporate settings. While there may be a variety of clinical aspects that align with industry standards, we strive to elevate our services by incorporating a focus on meaningful pursuits and discovering a sense of purpose. Our therapists utilize a combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to guide you through the counseling process.
Abdo Counseling and Consulting, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
3 Endorsed
Matthews, NC 28105
Perfection and anxiety can make you feel overwhelmed and out of control. The anxious feeling can make you feel constantly scattered, not having a relaxing moment. Your brain is always on go. The desire to be perfect is a struggle to reach, and not obtainable. Therapy can help your brain slow down, calm down, and stop having a escalating desire to panic. You can turn your life around and enjoy it the way you want.
Perfection and anxiety can make you feel overwhelmed and out of control. The anxious feeling can make you feel constantly scattered, not having a relaxing moment. Your brain is always on go. The desire to be perfect is a struggle to reach, and not obtainable. Therapy can help your brain slow down, calm down, and stop having a escalating desire to panic. You can turn your life around and enjoy it the way you want.
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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.