Chronic Pain Therapists in Raleigh, NC
Having worked with diverse individuals in the mental health field, my strength lies in creating an open and attentive space for people to be their authentic selves. As an advocate first and therapist second, my priority is always supporting and amplifying the voices of those with complex needs. Working in the behavioral health field, I've seen the limitations and misunderstandings many people face concerning OCD. At NOCD, my team and I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment for people with OCD. We deeply understand the nuances and intricacies of OCD, enabling us to properly diagnose and treat it.
Having worked with diverse individuals in the mental health field, my strength lies in creating an open and attentive space for people to be their authentic selves. As an advocate first and therapist second, my priority is always supporting and amplifying the voices of those with complex needs. Working in the behavioral health field, I've seen the limitations and misunderstandings many people face concerning OCD. At NOCD, my team and I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment for people with OCD. We deeply understand the nuances and intricacies of OCD, enabling us to properly diagnose and treat it.
Living with chronic pain, I’m intimately aware of the toll it takes on the body, mind, and spirit— how it’s woven into the fabric of all aspects of living, how it has a tendency to keep us tethered to fear, hopelessness, and isolation.
My approach during session is warm, direct, and I love a good (appropriately timed) laugh. Along with engaging in traditional talk-therapy and utilizing evidenced-based techniques (ACT, CBT, DBT, & Pain-Reprocessing Therapy), I enjoy incorporating other resources such as books (fiction and nonfiction), podcasts, poetry, art, and anything related to nature!
Living with chronic pain, I’m intimately aware of the toll it takes on the body, mind, and spirit— how it’s woven into the fabric of all aspects of living, how it has a tendency to keep us tethered to fear, hopelessness, and isolation.
My approach during session is warm, direct, and I love a good (appropriately timed) laugh. Along with engaging in traditional talk-therapy and utilizing evidenced-based techniques (ACT, CBT, DBT, & Pain-Reprocessing Therapy), I enjoy incorporating other resources such as books (fiction and nonfiction), podcasts, poetry, art, and anything related to nature!
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.
The Human Givens approach focuses on identifying the human emotional needs not met in balance and using innate resources to meet those needs. I use guided imagery and "rewind" in treating trauma, CBT, mindfulness, brief solution focused therapy, and other modalities. I may encourage practicing coping skills between sessions.
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.
The Human Givens approach focuses on identifying the human emotional needs not met in balance and using innate resources to meet those needs. I use guided imagery and "rewind" in treating trauma, CBT, mindfulness, brief solution focused therapy, and other modalities. I may encourage practicing coping skills between sessions.
I work with motivated individuals seeking relief from chronic pain as well as reduced stress and anxiety in their personal lives or at work.
My approach is very goal and solution-oriented. I use only evidence-based treatments that are supported by research such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), and Clinical Hypnosis to ensure the best results quickly. Together, we will navigate through your goals.
I work with motivated individuals seeking relief from chronic pain as well as reduced stress and anxiety in their personal lives or at work.
My approach is very goal and solution-oriented. I use only evidence-based treatments that are supported by research such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), and Clinical Hypnosis to ensure the best results quickly. Together, we will navigate through your goals.
I serve diverse adolescent and adult populations, including those impacted by cancer and other chronic illness, as well as those who struggle with anxiety, grief, trauma, chronic pain, and other life transitions such as prenatal/postpartum support.
Compassion, curiosity, and a deep belief that healing is always possible guide me in my work. I particularly enjoy utilizing narrative and attachment-based therapies, CBT, mindfulness practices, and expressive arts (e.g. writing). In a safe and nonjudgmental environment, I love getting creative with clients to support them in getting where they want to be.
I serve diverse adolescent and adult populations, including those impacted by cancer and other chronic illness, as well as those who struggle with anxiety, grief, trauma, chronic pain, and other life transitions such as prenatal/postpartum support.
Compassion, curiosity, and a deep belief that healing is always possible guide me in my work. I particularly enjoy utilizing narrative and attachment-based therapies, CBT, mindfulness practices, and expressive arts (e.g. writing). In a safe and nonjudgmental environment, I love getting creative with clients to support them in getting where they want to be.
When life seems to be too much, it’s difficult to see beyond the frustration, uncertainty, or emotional pain.
Deciding to seek mental health treatment, isn’t an easy decision to make! However, it may be one of the best decisions you’ll make towards becoming the best version of you. I have 19 years of clinical and research experience treating adults with chronic health conditions, trauma, depression, anxiety, interpersonal issues, and other emotionally laden life events. I prioritize fostering a therapeutic space where you feel heard when your voice often feels muted. Collaboratively, we’ll define your personal wellness goals to facilitate developing the skills needed to regain your voice and effectively navigate life’s challenges.
When life seems to be too much, it’s difficult to see beyond the frustration, uncertainty, or emotional pain.
Deciding to seek mental health treatment, isn’t an easy decision to make! However, it may be one of the best decisions you’ll make towards becoming the best version of you. I have 19 years of clinical and research experience treating adults with chronic health conditions, trauma, depression, anxiety, interpersonal issues, and other emotionally laden life events. I prioritize fostering a therapeutic space where you feel heard when your voice often feels muted. Collaboratively, we’ll define your personal wellness goals to facilitate developing the skills needed to regain your voice and effectively navigate life’s challenges.
So many things in life are beyond our control. Just trying to survive can be exhausting! If you're struggling mentally and emotionally, feeling overwhelmed or alone... you don’t have to go on feeling this way. In more than 25 years of practice, I've helped many clients navigate through those dark and difficult times. With a more structured and interactive therapy style, I provide supportive feedback and insights, offer simple, but effective, tools for coping, and give you HOPE for a brighter future. Together, we will share in the responsibility of getting you to a happier, more peaceful place in your life. The truth is .....
So many things in life are beyond our control. Just trying to survive can be exhausting! If you're struggling mentally and emotionally, feeling overwhelmed or alone... you don’t have to go on feeling this way. In more than 25 years of practice, I've helped many clients navigate through those dark and difficult times. With a more structured and interactive therapy style, I provide supportive feedback and insights, offer simple, but effective, tools for coping, and give you HOPE for a brighter future. Together, we will share in the responsibility of getting you to a happier, more peaceful place in your life. The truth is .....
I have extensive experience working with the 2SLGBTQ+ community, neurodivergence, chronic pain, HIV, and other chronic health issues.
I practice Psychodynamic therapy. The basic goal of Psychodynamic therapy is to help people reach their goals by uncovering the patterns and unconscious thoughts and feelings that lead to unhappiness. Some work with chronic health issues and ADHD requires blending in CBT.
I have extensive experience working with the 2SLGBTQ+ community, neurodivergence, chronic pain, HIV, and other chronic health issues.
I practice Psychodynamic therapy. The basic goal of Psychodynamic therapy is to help people reach their goals by uncovering the patterns and unconscious thoughts and feelings that lead to unhappiness. Some work with chronic health issues and ADHD requires blending in CBT.
You are constantly feeling emotional triggers and are not sure why. Despite being successful in your life, these triggers have become familiar, as this has been your experience for as long as you can remember. You have trouble sleeping, your relationships are suffering, and you don't know who you are. You awaken most days with dread. The anxiety hits you immediately. You wonder how you are going to get through your day feeling so overwhelmed. The emotional distress is taking a toll on your health and well-being. You feel disconnected from yourself and others. You know it's time to do something different.
You are constantly feeling emotional triggers and are not sure why. Despite being successful in your life, these triggers have become familiar, as this has been your experience for as long as you can remember. You have trouble sleeping, your relationships are suffering, and you don't know who you are. You awaken most days with dread. The anxiety hits you immediately. You wonder how you are going to get through your day feeling so overwhelmed. The emotional distress is taking a toll on your health and well-being. You feel disconnected from yourself and others. You know it's time to do something different.
I specialize in helping individuals move beyond simply “managing symptoms,” survival mode or “powering through” stress, trauma, pain or grief.
I do depth therapy with much compassion for client’s pain, having recovered from a backbreaking equestrian accident years ago, and completely rebuilding my life from the ground up. I look forward to helping you overcome whatever obstacles you are confronting. The most important relationship we have is the one with ourselves.
I specialize in helping individuals move beyond simply “managing symptoms,” survival mode or “powering through” stress, trauma, pain or grief.
I do depth therapy with much compassion for client’s pain, having recovered from a backbreaking equestrian accident years ago, and completely rebuilding my life from the ground up. I look forward to helping you overcome whatever obstacles you are confronting. The most important relationship we have is the one with ourselves.
Are you living with chronic illness or chronic pain?
I am, easygoing, empathic and supportive. My orientation is primarily humanistic and I'm trained in and practice ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy) with a bio-psycho-social focus. We will identify your values & goals for therapy and work together to construct actionable steps to move you closer to where you want to be in life.
Are you living with chronic illness or chronic pain?
I am, easygoing, empathic and supportive. My orientation is primarily humanistic and I'm trained in and practice ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy) with a bio-psycho-social focus. We will identify your values & goals for therapy and work together to construct actionable steps to move you closer to where you want to be in life.
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.
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.
I help folks with pelvic pain, mismatched libidos, difficulty orgasming, erectile dysfunction, and premature ejaculation.
I use an eclectic treatment approach, and I often draw from attachment theory, somatic therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. If you don't know what any of those words mean, that's totally fine! I believe in demystifying the therapy process and helping people understand how each method creates change.
I help folks with pelvic pain, mismatched libidos, difficulty orgasming, erectile dysfunction, and premature ejaculation.
I use an eclectic treatment approach, and I often draw from attachment theory, somatic therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. If you don't know what any of those words mean, that's totally fine! I believe in demystifying the therapy process and helping people understand how each method creates change.
Erin L Joyner
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, NCC, LCMHCA
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Are you trying to find a therapist who truly understands living with chronic pain and/or chronic illness?
I use approaches to help you understand how your mind, brain, & body work and interact. I use tools like IFS & CBT to help you “hear” your different inner perspectives, & “see” how you treat yourself. With a character limit here, it’s hard to be thorough, but the idea is if you understand your many facets, you can live authentically as your WHOLE self.
Are you trying to find a therapist who truly understands living with chronic pain and/or chronic illness?
I use approaches to help you understand how your mind, brain, & body work and interact. I use tools like IFS & CBT to help you “hear” your different inner perspectives, & “see” how you treat yourself. With a character limit here, it’s hard to be thorough, but the idea is if you understand your many facets, you can live authentically as your WHOLE self.
Suffering from chronic illness or pain and feeling depressed/anxious, and wondering how you’re going to adapt to your new life?
I can help you manage all these very difficult feelings and life adjustments through ERP for OCD and high anxiety, coping skills for chronic pain/ illness, and certain tools that are designed to help calm your overall system and help make things feel a bit more manageable and lighter to carry.
Suffering from chronic illness or pain and feeling depressed/anxious, and wondering how you’re going to adapt to your new life?
I can help you manage all these very difficult feelings and life adjustments through ERP for OCD and high anxiety, coping skills for chronic pain/ illness, and certain tools that are designed to help calm your overall system and help make things feel a bit more manageable and lighter to carry.
Whether you or your child are facing a life-threatening illness, managing a chronic condition, or coping with pain.
The emotional and physical pain is real as is the isolation and fear that many experience. Many patients "don't look sick" or appear healthier than they are, so it can be challenging for others to understand living with a chronic or life-threatening illness that in many cases becomes the focus of your life. I will support you through the journey.
Whether you or your child are facing a life-threatening illness, managing a chronic condition, or coping with pain.
The emotional and physical pain is real as is the isolation and fear that many experience. Many patients "don't look sick" or appear healthier than they are, so it can be challenging for others to understand living with a chronic or life-threatening illness that in many cases becomes the focus of your life. I will support you through the journey.
I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, chronic pain, substance use, grief, and major life transitions.
My approach is direct, collaborative, and structured. Therapy should produce results you can feel, not just conversations you reflect on. We identify patterns keeping you stuck, build skills you use between sessions, and track progress toward specific goals. I draw from CBT, ACT, motivational interviewing, and attachment-based therapy.
I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, chronic pain, substance use, grief, and major life transitions.
My approach is direct, collaborative, and structured. Therapy should produce results you can feel, not just conversations you reflect on. We identify patterns keeping you stuck, build skills you use between sessions, and track progress toward specific goals. I draw from CBT, ACT, motivational interviewing, and attachment-based therapy.
Do you deal with chronic pain or illness?
When my clients come in feeling like the weight of their world is on their shoulders and they can’t see their way to happiness, I strive to help them clear out the clutter of their mind and to look at things in a new way. When they say, “I hadn’t thought of that”, or “ I never looked at it that way”, I know they are on their way to feeling HOPEFUL.
Do you deal with chronic pain or illness?
When my clients come in feeling like the weight of their world is on their shoulders and they can’t see their way to happiness, I strive to help them clear out the clutter of their mind and to look at things in a new way. When they say, “I hadn’t thought of that”, or “ I never looked at it that way”, I know they are on their way to feeling HOPEFUL.
Integrated Holistic Solutions, PLLC
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, DBH, LCMHCS, BCIM, BC-TMH, NCC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Do you have difficulty managing a chronic illness or complying with your provider's recommended treatment plan?
The clinicians at Integrated Holistic Solutions, PLLC are qualified, credentialed, and licensed professionals whose primary mission is to provide quality therapeutic care and organizational training to the surrounding community. Their goal is to empower people; to enrich lives; to give you control of your outcomes; and to restore your body, mind and spirit back to their optimal states of functioning. The certified and licensed clinicians at Integrated Holistic Solutions have over 28 years of experience and are trained in equipping clients with the tools necessary to maximize their environment and enhance their well-being.
Do you have difficulty managing a chronic illness or complying with your provider's recommended treatment plan?
The clinicians at Integrated Holistic Solutions, PLLC are qualified, credentialed, and licensed professionals whose primary mission is to provide quality therapeutic care and organizational training to the surrounding community. Their goal is to empower people; to enrich lives; to give you control of your outcomes; and to restore your body, mind and spirit back to their optimal states of functioning. The certified and licensed clinicians at Integrated Holistic Solutions have over 28 years of experience and are trained in equipping clients with the tools necessary to maximize their environment and enhance their well-being.
I enjoy working with people in all stages of life. One of my favorite parts of this profession is having the opportunity of spending time with people of various ethnicities, cultures, and backgrounds. I walk beside my clients as they face transitions in life. That may be the student starting graduate school or the person facing life after a loss, or a child dealing with her parent’s divorce. Sometimes we find ourselves in places we could not have imagined and need someone to offer us a hand to help us move forward.
I enjoy working with people in all stages of life. One of my favorite parts of this profession is having the opportunity of spending time with people of various ethnicities, cultures, and backgrounds. I walk beside my clients as they face transitions in life. That may be the student starting graduate school or the person facing life after a loss, or a child dealing with her parent’s divorce. Sometimes we find ourselves in places we could not have imagined and need someone to offer us a hand to help us move forward.
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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.