Chronic Pain Therapists in Raleigh, NC
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Chronic Hope Counseling PLLC
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
We Have Interns Who Offer Sliding Scale Sessions! If you are feeling overwhelmed or anxious about your
pain
, isolated, lonely or simply want to learn how to live your best life with your
pain
Chronic Hope Counseling is the place to be. We offer counseling services for those with
chronic pain
and
illness
. We understand that your
pain
/
illness
effects everything you do, so it needs to be taken into every consideration as you heal. We can help you learn to live beyond you
pain
by getting you in your best place mentally. All of our clinicians and interns have personal experience with
pain
creating a unique, empathetic experience.
Waitlist for new clients
Kristy Bastone-Baker
Counselor, LCMHCA, NCC, C-AAIS, MEd, RYT-200
Verified
Verified
I have experience working with clients of all ages on a wide range of issues, including
chronic pain
and
illness
, anxiety, parenting, adoption, trauma, LGBTQIA+ identity, addiction, veterans concerns, and grief. I believe that counseling is a collaborative experience, where both the client and therapist decide on a way forward together.
Gisela Weimer
Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified
Verified
I work with motivated individuals seeking relief from
chronic pain
as well as reduced stress and anxiety in their personal lives or at work. I feel very privileged and honored that my clients have trusted me with their stories over the years.
Julie A Hardman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Now accepting self-pay clients for 2023. Meeting clients who are anywhere in NC. I counsel women ages 21+ living with anxiety, depression,
chronic pain
and
illness
, relationship issues, work stress, major life transitions, grief and loss, creative block. I am also an ally of the LGBTQIA+ community. Please contact me today via email to schedule a free 15 minute screening call.
Judith Ann Stubanas
RN, MA, LCMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
New clients accepted for teletherapy via a secure link. Please know you will receive ethical, non-judgmental, confidential and compassionate counseling. When any type of stress or trauma, PTSD or
chronic pain
becomes overwhelming, I will assist you assist you in finding ways to meet your overall physical and emotional needs in balance. I have an interest in addressing the impact of nutrition on mental and physical health. As a counselor and a nurse, I want to provide hope, resources and practical coping skills to live with life's challenges and experience peace, healing and joy.
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.
Steve Heymen
Psychological Associate, PhD, BCIAC
Verified
Verified
My primary areas of interest are working with adult patients who suffer with emotional dysregulation, anxiety,
chronic pain
, or gastrointestinal disorders.
My goal is to help individuals develop skills to increase control over their own mental and physical health. I provide a combination of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Biofeedback Therapy to treat a broad range of psychological and physical challenges in an atmosphere that is friendly and efficient.
Kathy Murray
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I believe that everyone has within them an inner wisdom and inner healing power that is their natural birthright. My role is to help create the environment for that inner genius to arise and find itself. When this is done, new meaning, purpose and life narratives can be discovered and lived out. I have wide experience assisting individuals in managing a variety of behavioral and emotional concerns including trauma,
chronic pain
and health issues, difficult life transitions, weight management, anxiety, depression, and stress management.
Tristian Webb
Counselor, MA, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified
Verified
***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** Greetings! I am a nationally recognized counselor and licensed therapist treating perinatal,
chronic pain
, severe and persistent, and co-occurring conditions, among others. I welcome you to a purposeful time of self-exploration, discovery, self-directed healing, acceptance of self, and change. I believe that all persons are uniquely and intentionally designed and represented on earth. Just as the earth is full of life and evolution, I believe that we are all capable of a full life and will inevitably experience change. How we navigate change is up to us.
Tessa Nayowith
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC, LCASA, LMBT, RYS500
Verified
Verified
I enjoy bringing the body into treatment to aid in easing anxiety, increasing awareness and aliveness and in resolving stress, tension, trauma and
pain
.
Welcome! My approach involves integrative, person centered, and trauma-informed practices. I see the therapy relationship as one of support and collaboration and examine cases through a lens focused on human relationships, development, and how the mind and body inform and affect one another. I aim to bring warmth, acceptance, and curiosity to my work. It is my goal is to help you better understand yourself, to heal from the past and live more fully in the present.
Jennifer Cameron
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Are you struggling with problems at the intersection of mental and physical health? Have you recently received a life-changing medical diagnosis, or are you finding it difficult to manage the emotional impact of physical health problems such as heart diseases, diabetes,
chronic pain
, insomnia, health-related symptoms of trauma, chronic diseases and conditions, or weight concerns? I understand how hard it can be to make healthy changes and stick with new plans, even when it is what you want most. You need help making sense of your new reality, figuring out how to function within it, and learning how to thrive there.
Waitlist for new clients
Virginia P Smith
Counselor, LCMHCA
Areas in my scope of practice include anxiety, depression, self-harm, grief,
chronic pain
, career/vocational counseling, self-image/esteem, and marriage.
Are you looking for help in navigating a season of life? Whether you are looking for help for yourself, your teen, or your relationship, it would be my honor to walk with you. My primary approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on fixing faulty beliefs which drive unhealthy thoughts and feelings. Situations cannot always be changed, but what we believe or interpret about situations can be. At times, it’s not that we experience false beliefs, but that we are in a season of suffering, and in that need to learn how to suffer well.
Mary Grace V. Mzyk
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I specialize in working with individuals, couples, & families who are experiencing relationship problems and issues related to anxiety, depression, adjustments, life changes, and grief/loss. I have a particular interest in premarital/couples therapy and have completed Level 2 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy (a research based approach to couples therapy). My aim with couples is to address feelings of frustration, resentment, hopelessness, and betrayal while improving communication, enhancing intimacy, and strengthening commitment. I also have training and experience providing Medical Family Therapy and work with individuals and their families who are dealing with acute/chronic
illness
.
Susan Patricia Intemann
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC
Verified
Verified
I welcome you. I have been a Psychotherapist in private practice for nearly 2 decades. I am confident I can help you overcome adversity, expand your self-awareness and self-acceptance, and truly achieve lasting changes in your life. I am passionate about supporting individuals with trauma,
chronic pain
, and/or
illness
, as we explore the multifaceted issues surrounding your circumstances. My emphasis is on the mind body connection. These issues can cause physical and emotional challenges and together we will develop a plan to address the challenges in your life. Currently, EMDR & Biofeedback is offered through telehealth.
Annie Wolljung
LCMHCA
Verified
Verified
If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, emotional distress, life transitions,
chronic pain
/
illness
, self-esteem, body-image, trauma, or relationship related issues, you are not alone. Making the important decision to begin a therapeutic process can be hard and vulnerable and I am here to support you.
Bob Dick
Psychologist, PhD, AC, CGPA
Verified
Verified
I can usually help with a wide variety of Anxieties, Depressions, Relationship and Emotional Intimacy issues, ADHD & physical
Pain
or Disease.
I'm a clinical psychologist in private practice for about 50 years, focusing on interpersonal/ intimate relationships, anxieties and depressions. I'm an active "therapist's therapist". I've been training other therapists for 30 years, & work clinically with adults, couples & 3 weekly therapy groups. My approach is Integrative/Eclectic, combining the many therapies I've studied intensively: Certified Group Therapist, Interpersonal, Cognitive-Behavioral, Gestalt, t.a., clinical hypnosis, and EMD-R. My special strength as a therapist is developing rapid, warm rapport through authentic conversation & open, honest feedback.
Waitlist for new clients
Rachel Maguire
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWA
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I work well with anyone struggling with symptoms of mental
illness
(including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and borderline personality disorder), processing trauma or grief, undergoing transitions, exploring their gender or sexual identity, or is a survivor of gender violence. I also understand the emotional impact of online relationships, friendships, and community building, and enjoy working with folks immersed in online culture or who have online/long-distance support systems.
Raleigh, NC 27612
& Online
Waitlist for new clients
Dan Chartier
Psychologist
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Dan Chartier, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist- Health Service Provider, Raleigh, NC has been in private practice since 1983. As a psychotherapist, in addition to "talk therapy", Dr. Chartier uses psychophysiological methods of biofeedback and neurofeedback to facilitate mind-body healing. In his work, deepening awareness and release of non-productive behaviors is a primary process. By learning to enter neutral emotional space clients come to more clearly recognize options and choices that result in improved health. In addition to treating clients with psychological and emotional distress, Dr. Chartier works with patients coping with
chronic pain
or recovering from brain injury.
Clarity Psychological Wellness
Psychologist
Verified
Verified
*Now accepting new clients* Struggling to find meaningful connection in your life? Experiencing sleepless nights? Sometimes the harder we work to come up for air, the more we feel like we are drowning. We have specialized training in assessment and treatment of insomnia, anxiety, disordered eating, chronic
illness
, trauma and depression. At Clarity, we aim to help clients better understand their struggles and strengths in the context of a compassionate and non-judgmental environment. We'll take the time to truly understand your history, triggers, and all contributing factors in order to build a individualized plan for treatment.
Not accepting new clients
Kathleen Hyland
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Verified
Verified
I have expertise helping those struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, family conflict & marital discord. My work with clients helps them reclaim their lives and bounce forward from
pain
and difficulties. I take a practical, evidence-based approach to assist clients in learning effective coping, communication & conflict resolution skills. I aim to help couples and families develop stronger relational bonds and restore peace in their lives. In my individual work with teens & adults, I provide a non-judgmental space to gain insight and offer the skills to successfully navigate struggles, find purpose, and increase happiness.
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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.