Chronic Pain Therapists in Raleigh, NC
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!
I counsel women ages 21 and older living with anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic pain and illness; relationship issues, work stressors, major life transitions, grief and loss, and creative block.
Me? Warm, 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-spiritual 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.
I counsel women ages 21 and older living with anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic pain and illness; relationship issues, work stressors, major life transitions, grief and loss, and creative block.
Me? Warm, 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-spiritual 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.
As someone who had a parent with a severe autoimmune disorder as well as living with my own paired with chronic pain, I have a passion for helping kids and adults strengthen the connection between medical trauma, pain, and mental health.
Hey there! If you have found my profile and you are seeking a counselor who will help you work through your current life issues, then you have found the right place. I work with children 4-17 and adults. When working with kids, I love to focus on building the child's coping skills, providing the emotional support they need, and helping them work through their stressors while also supporting the parents in their interactions with their children. When working with adults, I like to focus on helping you bring out the best version of yourself while aiding you in working through any issues you may have.
As someone who had a parent with a severe autoimmune disorder as well as living with my own paired with chronic pain, I have a passion for helping kids and adults strengthen the connection between medical trauma, pain, and mental health.
Hey there! If you have found my profile and you are seeking a counselor who will help you work through your current life issues, then you have found the right place. I work with children 4-17 and adults. When working with kids, I love to focus on building the child's coping skills, providing the emotional support they need, and helping them work through their stressors while also supporting the parents in their interactions with their children. When working with adults, I like to focus on helping you bring out the best version of yourself while aiding you in working through any issues you may have.
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 have a heart for serving adults, adolescents, and couples dealing with significant life issues such as the death of a loved one, chronic illness or pain, issues stemming from past trauma, parenting children with special needs, or managing chronic mental health conditions such as ADHD, anxiety and depression.
I provide a warm, accepting environment where clients can feel safe to share, receive the emotional support they need, find resources that may help, and learn new tools for managing their lives effectively. I use a combination of therapeutic techniques, based on the individual.
I have a heart for serving adults, adolescents, and couples dealing with significant life issues such as the death of a loved one, chronic illness or pain, issues stemming from past trauma, parenting children with special needs, or managing chronic mental health conditions such as ADHD, anxiety and depression.
I provide a warm, accepting environment where clients can feel safe to share, receive the emotional support they need, find resources that may help, and learn new tools for managing their lives effectively. I use a combination of therapeutic techniques, based on the individual.
I am committed to helping clients holistically on their pain journey, recognizing that everyone experiences pain in unique ways.
I offer a somatic and liberation trauma-informed approach tailored to the unique needs of BIPOC communities, chronic pain, chronic illnesses, and disabilities, recognizing the deep connections between mind and body in healing. My practice is inclusive, offering therapy in Spanish to ensure accessibility and cultural relevance for Spanish-speaking clients.
I am committed to helping clients holistically on their pain journey, recognizing that everyone experiences pain in unique ways.
I offer a somatic and liberation trauma-informed approach tailored to the unique needs of BIPOC communities, chronic pain, chronic illnesses, and disabilities, recognizing the deep connections between mind and body in healing. My practice is inclusive, offering therapy in Spanish to ensure accessibility and cultural relevance for Spanish-speaking clients.
With experience in chronic illness, chronic pain, and a Health at Every Size approach, I offer compassionate guidance for those navigating identity, growth, and life’s challenges.
Pulling on my background in LGBTQIA+ and mental health advocacy, as well as lived experiences, I know the intricacies that come with complex intersecting identities in today's society. I utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities based on your needs and wants, and rely on communication and feedback from you to ensure we meet your goals.
With experience in chronic illness, chronic pain, and a Health at Every Size approach, I offer compassionate guidance for those navigating identity, growth, and life’s challenges.
Pulling on my background in LGBTQIA+ and mental health advocacy, as well as lived experiences, I know the intricacies that come with complex intersecting identities in today's society. I utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities based on your needs and wants, and rely on communication and feedback from you to ensure we meet your goals.
Mindy Brodsky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LGSW
3 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27615
Waitlist for new clients
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.
I have also been trained in Dialectical Pain Management, and I enjoy teaching these skills.
Welcome! I am so glad you are here. It takes so much courage to be on this journey, and it can be overwhelming to search for a therapist. I get that and will meet you right where you are. As a psychotherapist and former mental health peer support specialist, I bring my lived experience and professional expertise to our work together. My goal is to co-create a space with you of trust, compassion, and respect to build a foundation for healing. I am honored to join you on your path.
I have also been trained in Dialectical Pain Management, and I enjoy teaching these skills.
Welcome! I am so glad you are here. It takes so much courage to be on this journey, and it can be overwhelming to search for a therapist. I get that and will meet you right where you are. As a psychotherapist and former mental health peer support specialist, I bring my lived experience and professional expertise to our work together. My goal is to co-create a space with you of trust, compassion, and respect to build a foundation for healing. I am honored to join you on your path.
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.
Chronic Hope Counseling PLLC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
anxious, isolated, lonely or simply want to learn how to live your best life with your pain Chronic Hope is the place to be.
We offer individual, couples, family, play therapy and group counseling that all focus around overcoming pain personally or with loved ones. When one person in a family and/or couple is in pain it effects the dynamics of every person involved. We work with the family and/or couple as a unit to help all involved live beyond the pain.
anxious, isolated, lonely or simply want to learn how to live your best life with your pain Chronic Hope is the place to be.
We offer individual, couples, family, play therapy and group counseling that all focus around overcoming pain personally or with loved ones. When one person in a family and/or couple is in pain it effects the dynamics of every person involved. We work with the family and/or couple as a unit to help all involved live beyond the pain.
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.
I love working with children, adults, and families affected by illness.
My passion has always been working with children and families impacted by life changing health issues. Most of my patients have been diagnosed with a life threatening medical condition or have a chronic health issue. I specialize in treating medical trauma, anxiety, depression as well as grief, loss, and bereavement.
I love working with children, adults, and families affected by illness.
My passion has always been working with children and families impacted by life changing health issues. Most of my patients have been diagnosed with a life threatening medical condition or have a chronic health issue. I specialize in treating medical trauma, anxiety, depression as well as grief, loss, and bereavement.
My name is Erin Joyner, and I am a Master’s Intern Therapist at Breaking Cycles Counseling. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, trauma, interpersonal relationships, life changes, and grief. I also specialize in helping clients living with chronic pain, illness, and disability. I can happily provide for a broad spectrum of needs for individual adults, seniors, teens, couples, and families, via telehealth. I always aim to help people by tailoring my approach to your individual needs. I have a nonjudgmental perspective on everyone and have yet to meet anyone from whom I can’t learn something, too!
My name is Erin Joyner, and I am a Master’s Intern Therapist at Breaking Cycles Counseling. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, trauma, interpersonal relationships, life changes, and grief. I also specialize in helping clients living with chronic pain, illness, and disability. I can happily provide for a broad spectrum of needs for individual adults, seniors, teens, couples, and families, via telehealth. I always aim to help people by tailoring my approach to your individual needs. I have a nonjudgmental perspective on everyone and have yet to meet anyone from whom I can’t learn something, too!
I treat anxiety, trauma, chronic pain, relationships
I see the positive in clients. I am dedicated to working with individuals who want to grow and heal. I do both long term, depth therapy as well as brief therapy with over 22 years experience. I have compassion for my client’s having recovered from a backbreaking horse fall many years ago and thrived! I look forward to helping you heal at the deepest level.
I treat anxiety, trauma, chronic pain, relationships
I see the positive in clients. I am dedicated to working with individuals who want to grow and heal. I do both long term, depth therapy as well as brief therapy with over 22 years experience. I have compassion for my client’s having recovered from a backbreaking horse fall many years ago and thrived! I look forward to helping you heal at the deepest level.
Integrated Holistic Solutions, PLLC
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, DBH, LCMHCS, BCIM, BC-TMH, NCC
2 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.
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.
Tessa Nayowith
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC, LCASA, LMBT, RYS500
Online Only
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.
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.
I particularly enjoy working with clients who are seeking help with chronic pain, coping with health problems and chronic illness, women’s health issues (e.g., perinatal mood disorders, chronic pelvic pain), anxiety, trauma, and sexual difficulties.
Welcome! If you're looking a compassionate, straightforward clinician who will will both accept and challenge you, we may be a great fit. I would be honored to offer the space and support you need to create the life you want. If you choose to work with me, we will collaboratively develop goals and a treatment plan based on your needs and preferences. I use evidence-based techniques and measure progress toward your goals to ensure that you are benefiting from our work together. Although I have a waitlist for new weekly clients, I now offer short-term therapy intensives on a limited basis (see website for details).
I particularly enjoy working with clients who are seeking help with chronic pain, coping with health problems and chronic illness, women’s health issues (e.g., perinatal mood disorders, chronic pelvic pain), anxiety, trauma, and sexual difficulties.
Welcome! If you're looking a compassionate, straightforward clinician who will will both accept and challenge you, we may be a great fit. I would be honored to offer the space and support you need to create the life you want. If you choose to work with me, we will collaboratively develop goals and a treatment plan based on your needs and preferences. I use evidence-based techniques and measure progress toward your goals to ensure that you are benefiting from our work together. Although I have a waitlist for new weekly clients, I now offer short-term therapy intensives on a limited basis (see website for details).
Bilingual in Spanish, I offer help for anxiety, depression, unraveling past traumas, chronic illness, parenting issues, anger management, grief and life transitions.
Do you have persistent worries, have boundary issues, always feeling stuck or sad or are haunted by past traumas? I can help you in your healing journey and we can work together to untangle unresolved issues in your life. Above all however, compassionate listening is the first hallmark of my practice. To feel safe enough to make changes you must first feel you have been truly heard without judgement while expressing your concerns. Together we can create a space where both your feel safe to express Bothe thoughts and embodied emotions. Feel free to reach out to me for a short free 15 minute session.
Bilingual in Spanish, I offer help for anxiety, depression, unraveling past traumas, chronic illness, parenting issues, anger management, grief and life transitions.
Do you have persistent worries, have boundary issues, always feeling stuck or sad or are haunted by past traumas? I can help you in your healing journey and we can work together to untangle unresolved issues in your life. Above all however, compassionate listening is the first hallmark of my practice. To feel safe enough to make changes you must first feel you have been truly heard without judgement while expressing your concerns. Together we can create a space where both your feel safe to express Bothe thoughts and embodied emotions. Feel free to reach out to me for a short free 15 minute session.
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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.