Chronic Pain Therapists in Sandusky County, OH
Whether you want to feel better, sleep better, think and focus better, communicate better, have a better connection with people, it all comes down to living a better life. I help people to achieve any goal, whether it's using hypnosis to kick a bad habit, such as smoking or overeating; or changing negative beliefs, such as not being good enough; or tending to grief and loss by obtaining closure, insight or a deeper understanding of why something ended the way it did, or learning meditation and mindfulness to assist with reaching their full potential. I create a customized approach that suits each client's individual preferences.
Whether you want to feel better, sleep better, think and focus better, communicate better, have a better connection with people, it all comes down to living a better life. I help people to achieve any goal, whether it's using hypnosis to kick a bad habit, such as smoking or overeating; or changing negative beliefs, such as not being good enough; or tending to grief and loss by obtaining closure, insight or a deeper understanding of why something ended the way it did, or learning meditation and mindfulness to assist with reaching their full potential. I create a customized approach that suits each client's individual preferences.
Ruins are not empty. They are sacred places full of presence (John O'Donahue: Anam Cara). Uncovering a deeper understanding of ourselves most often comes from experiencing unexpected changes such as divorce, the loss of a loved one, mental and physical health changes and even embarking on a new career. Changes can throw us into chaos. Let's discover your presence, your power of growth, and your peace within. Let's talk about our options.
Ruins are not empty. They are sacred places full of presence (John O'Donahue: Anam Cara). Uncovering a deeper understanding of ourselves most often comes from experiencing unexpected changes such as divorce, the loss of a loved one, mental and physical health changes and even embarking on a new career. Changes can throw us into chaos. Let's discover your presence, your power of growth, and your peace within. Let's talk about our options.
At Co-Pilot Counseling, we believe healing is possible! Nicki Sherman founded Co-Pilot in 2003 and today as a group of experienced counselors we are in-network with commercial insurances, Ohio Medicaid, and Medicare. We schedule first appointments within a week, offer evening hours, file insurance claims for you and conduct court ordered evaluations. As clinical supervisor and with licenses in both mental health and addiction, Nicki ensures all clients receive quality care close to home to obtain freedom from: depression, anger, anxiety, grief, abuse/trauma, adoption/attachment issues, and family conflicts related to addiction.
At Co-Pilot Counseling, we believe healing is possible! Nicki Sherman founded Co-Pilot in 2003 and today as a group of experienced counselors we are in-network with commercial insurances, Ohio Medicaid, and Medicare. We schedule first appointments within a week, offer evening hours, file insurance claims for you and conduct court ordered evaluations. As clinical supervisor and with licenses in both mental health and addiction, Nicki ensures all clients receive quality care close to home to obtain freedom from: depression, anger, anxiety, grief, abuse/trauma, adoption/attachment issues, and family conflicts related to addiction.
Online Therapists
I counsel adult clients with:
• Anxiety and chronic stress
• Emotional exhaustion and burnout
• Boundary setting and communication
• Sleep disorders
• Relationship challenges and divorce
• Disordered eating, including binge and restrictive patterns
• Depression, hormonal changes and chronic pain
As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, I provide a compassionate and direct approach to help you restore energy, set healthy personal and professional boundaries, manage anxiety and build self-confidence. I value creating a trusting therapeutic relationship to better understand your thought patterns and work through challenges together.
I draw from neuroscience-informed care, CBT and ACT to help clients shift unhelpful thought patterns. I use Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness practices, and Parts Work to strengthen emotional regulation, increase clarity, and support lasting change.
I counsel adult clients with:
• Anxiety and chronic stress
• Emotional exhaustion and burnout
• Boundary setting and communication
• Sleep disorders
• Relationship challenges and divorce
• Disordered eating, including binge and restrictive patterns
• Depression, hormonal changes and chronic pain
As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, I provide a compassionate and direct approach to help you restore energy, set healthy personal and professional boundaries, manage anxiety and build self-confidence. I value creating a trusting therapeutic relationship to better understand your thought patterns and work through challenges together.
I draw from neuroscience-informed care, CBT and ACT to help clients shift unhelpful thought patterns. I use Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness practices, and Parts Work to strengthen emotional regulation, increase clarity, and support lasting change.
Have you experienced a relationship breakup or a death? Maybe you've been bullied as a kid? Did you grow up in a home that was dysfunctional? Typically these types of events cause a profound impact on us; depression, anxiety, job problems, etc. These losses/events could have happened yesterday or decades ago; they can still impact us. These are the types of issues I specialize in treating and helping people recover from. If I have just described events in your life I encourage you to give me a call at 614-785-1600 or check out my website at www.lindasix.com
Have you experienced a relationship breakup or a death? Maybe you've been bullied as a kid? Did you grow up in a home that was dysfunctional? Typically these types of events cause a profound impact on us; depression, anxiety, job problems, etc. These losses/events could have happened yesterday or decades ago; they can still impact us. These are the types of issues I specialize in treating and helping people recover from. If I have just described events in your life I encourage you to give me a call at 614-785-1600 or check out my website at www.lindasix.com
Whether you are navigating anxiety, challenges in relationships, accumulated stress, past trauma, communication, and attuning to needs of yourself and others, I would be honored to participate in you feeling a greater connection to your experiences, yourself, and with others in relationship. I provide specializations in Somatic Experiencing, NeuroAffective Relational Model, ethical non-monogamy, polyamory, LGBTQIA+, kink positive, accumulated stress, and trauma. I enjoy providing individual, couple, consensual non-monogamy, polycule, family and non-traditional family mental health services.
Whether you are navigating anxiety, challenges in relationships, accumulated stress, past trauma, communication, and attuning to needs of yourself and others, I would be honored to participate in you feeling a greater connection to your experiences, yourself, and with others in relationship. I provide specializations in Somatic Experiencing, NeuroAffective Relational Model, ethical non-monogamy, polyamory, LGBTQIA+, kink positive, accumulated stress, and trauma. I enjoy providing individual, couple, consensual non-monogamy, polycule, family and non-traditional family mental health services.
Do you feel emotionally exhausted from constantly carrying stress, relationship pain, anxiety, or unresolved experiences from the past while trying to keep everything together on the outside?
My approach is individualized, collaborative, and trauma-informed. As an EMDR Certified Therapist, I integrate EMDR with CBT, strengths-based approaches, and mindfulness-based strategies to help clients process unresolved distress, strengthen emotional regulation, improve coping patterns, and feel more connected to themselves and others.
Do you feel emotionally exhausted from constantly carrying stress, relationship pain, anxiety, or unresolved experiences from the past while trying to keep everything together on the outside?
My approach is individualized, collaborative, and trauma-informed. As an EMDR Certified Therapist, I integrate EMDR with CBT, strengths-based approaches, and mindfulness-based strategies to help clients process unresolved distress, strengthen emotional regulation, improve coping patterns, and feel more connected to themselves and others.
I work with adults on issues including anxiety, life transitions, and building healthy relationships. As a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP), I focus on understanding the root cause(s) of anxiety so that together, we can develop strategies that promote healing and lasting change. I have a special interest in supporting individuals with OCD and have advanced training in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). My approach weaves together traditional talk therapy with somatic practices such as mindfulness, movement, and breath work—powerful tools for calming the body and easing emotional discomfort.
I work with adults on issues including anxiety, life transitions, and building healthy relationships. As a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP), I focus on understanding the root cause(s) of anxiety so that together, we can develop strategies that promote healing and lasting change. I have a special interest in supporting individuals with OCD and have advanced training in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). My approach weaves together traditional talk therapy with somatic practices such as mindfulness, movement, and breath work—powerful tools for calming the body and easing emotional discomfort.
Allison E Bruce, LPCC-S is trauma informed, Clinical Counselor, who provides counseling services to individuals, couples and groups/organizations. Allison is an EMDR trained therapist and educator who focuses on creating a safe space to empower clients to embrace their strengths, embody personal growth, and promote healing. Allison offers intensive therapy retreats for clients who are seeking rapid relief and change faster than can be achieved in weekly therapy.
Allison E Bruce, LPCC-S is trauma informed, Clinical Counselor, who provides counseling services to individuals, couples and groups/organizations. Allison is an EMDR trained therapist and educator who focuses on creating a safe space to empower clients to embrace their strengths, embody personal growth, and promote healing. Allison offers intensive therapy retreats for clients who are seeking rapid relief and change faster than can be achieved in weekly therapy.
Taylor has extensive training and experience in both pediatric and adult oncology, acknowledging the profound effects of life-altering diagnoses on individuals and their families. She employs an integrative approach using evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Somatic Psychology, and Internal Family Systems (IFS)/Parts Work to help clients heal from trauma. Taylor also integrates expressive therapies, including play therapy and sand therapy, to facilitate healing and self-expression.
Taylor has extensive training and experience in both pediatric and adult oncology, acknowledging the profound effects of life-altering diagnoses on individuals and their families. She employs an integrative approach using evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Somatic Psychology, and Internal Family Systems (IFS)/Parts Work to help clients heal from trauma. Taylor also integrates expressive therapies, including play therapy and sand therapy, to facilitate healing and self-expression.
Alternative Therapeutics
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC-S, BCN
1 Endorsed
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
We are a group of like-minded Professional Clinical Counselors, dedicated to your health and wellbeing. We each offer unique specialties and approaches, uniquely tailored to meet our clients individual needs.
Our mission is provide the community with modern, evidence-based services for addressing mental and cognitive health. Through a combination of evidence-based counseling methods, modern neuroscience techniques and state of the art technologies, we allow individuals to take back control of their brain, body and life.
We are good at helping those who have not been helped by more traditional means (medication and talk-therapy).
We are a group of like-minded Professional Clinical Counselors, dedicated to your health and wellbeing. We each offer unique specialties and approaches, uniquely tailored to meet our clients individual needs.
Our mission is provide the community with modern, evidence-based services for addressing mental and cognitive health. Through a combination of evidence-based counseling methods, modern neuroscience techniques and state of the art technologies, we allow individuals to take back control of their brain, body and life.
We are good at helping those who have not been helped by more traditional means (medication and talk-therapy).
My name is Tracy Beresh, MSW, LISW-S, and I am dedicated to your mental health. I have a passion to help those who are struggling. Everyone, including myself, has a story and has had to work through tough circumstances. Everyone needs help from time to time and there is no shame or judgement when you come talk to me. Working through an issue is difficult and can be painful, but with the proper help and support, we can work together to find your best you!
My name is Tracy Beresh, MSW, LISW-S, and I am dedicated to your mental health. I have a passion to help those who are struggling. Everyone, including myself, has a story and has had to work through tough circumstances. Everyone needs help from time to time and there is no shame or judgement when you come talk to me. Working through an issue is difficult and can be painful, but with the proper help and support, we can work together to find your best you!
As a provider, I offer a seasoned, empathetic, down-to-earth, and non-judgmental presence, and I prioritize creating a safe and trusting space for you to explore and uproot your past and current pain points.
My approach to treatment is grounded in the belief that the body has the innate ability to heal itself when provided with the right support and resources. Research continues to show the significant impact that chronic anxiety, grief, stress, and trauma can have on immune function alone. I believe that true, lasting healing requires attention to four essential areas of our being: mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual. In our work together, we’ll identify and remove the "weeds"—the obstacles that may be blocking your path to wellness—through a personalized blend of evidenced-based psychotherapy and holistic modalities.
As a provider, I offer a seasoned, empathetic, down-to-earth, and non-judgmental presence, and I prioritize creating a safe and trusting space for you to explore and uproot your past and current pain points.
My approach to treatment is grounded in the belief that the body has the innate ability to heal itself when provided with the right support and resources. Research continues to show the significant impact that chronic anxiety, grief, stress, and trauma can have on immune function alone. I believe that true, lasting healing requires attention to four essential areas of our being: mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual. In our work together, we’ll identify and remove the "weeds"—the obstacles that may be blocking your path to wellness—through a personalized blend of evidenced-based psychotherapy and holistic modalities.
Life can overwhelm each of us with illness within the family, financial strain and feelings of disconnect in ourselves.
I am passionate about working to connect with clients from all walks of life. I know how difficult finding a balance in work and home life can be, as I navigate being a wife and a mother to an energetic child. With my clients I focus on providing a safe space for each individual to express and honor their voice to help establish and reconnect with each client’s own voice to honor your story and regain a better understanding of self with compassion. I received MS in Counseling &Art Therapy from Ursuline College. In 15 years, including in Cleveland Clinic hospitals, I have been inspired by my clients’ resilience even in dark times.
Life can overwhelm each of us with illness within the family, financial strain and feelings of disconnect in ourselves.
I am passionate about working to connect with clients from all walks of life. I know how difficult finding a balance in work and home life can be, as I navigate being a wife and a mother to an energetic child. With my clients I focus on providing a safe space for each individual to express and honor their voice to help establish and reconnect with each client’s own voice to honor your story and regain a better understanding of self with compassion. I received MS in Counseling &Art Therapy from Ursuline College. In 15 years, including in Cleveland Clinic hospitals, I have been inspired by my clients’ resilience even in dark times.
Her areas of expertise include personality disorder, anxiety and depression disorders, chronic pain, and perinatal mood disorders.
Tessa Basco earned her master’s degree in social work from the University of Akron in 2015. She is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with 10 years of experience in the field. Tessa specializes in treating the lifespan and has experience with people of all ages with a specific focus on treating adolescents and young adults. Tessa believes in integrating mental health into overall wellness and is passionate about encouraging her clients to overcome personal challenges on their way to living healthy and worthwhile lives.
Her areas of expertise include personality disorder, anxiety and depression disorders, chronic pain, and perinatal mood disorders.
Tessa Basco earned her master’s degree in social work from the University of Akron in 2015. She is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with 10 years of experience in the field. Tessa specializes in treating the lifespan and has experience with people of all ages with a specific focus on treating adolescents and young adults. Tessa believes in integrating mental health into overall wellness and is passionate about encouraging her clients to overcome personal challenges on their way to living healthy and worthwhile lives.
I work with young children, parents, caregivers, and adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to navigate emotional or behavioral challenges. I help parents concerned about their child’s development or behavior. I also work with adults facing grief, anxiety, relationship struggles, or unresolved childhood experiences. Many of my clients are seeking clarity, connection, and a better understanding of themselves or their child.
I work with young children, parents, caregivers, and adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to navigate emotional or behavioral challenges. I help parents concerned about their child’s development or behavior. I also work with adults facing grief, anxiety, relationship struggles, or unresolved childhood experiences. Many of my clients are seeking clarity, connection, and a better understanding of themselves or their child.
The clients who come to me are looking for more than someone to listen and nod. While being "heard" is an important component of counseling, clients experience the most growth when they are challenged to explore themselves and their relationships from more than surface level. I facilitate growth and change by identifying patterns. Do you wonder why you have patience for everyone except yourself or your partner? Do you find yourself getting triggered by seemingly insignificant interaction? Are you a perfectionist? People pleaser? Do you find that achievement of goals hasn't brought you the happiness that you thought it would?
The clients who come to me are looking for more than someone to listen and nod. While being "heard" is an important component of counseling, clients experience the most growth when they are challenged to explore themselves and their relationships from more than surface level. I facilitate growth and change by identifying patterns. Do you wonder why you have patience for everyone except yourself or your partner? Do you find yourself getting triggered by seemingly insignificant interaction? Are you a perfectionist? People pleaser? Do you find that achievement of goals hasn't brought you the happiness that you thought it would?
Tee is passionate about mental health and all clients are her ideal client. Tee truly believes in total wellness and has other passions in social justice, advocacy, and serving my community to promote the wellbeing of her clients. Tee likes to integrate various theories such as CBT, solutions focused, motivational interviewing, play therapy, and has an EMDR in Color certification; loving all things trauma.
Tee is passionate about mental health and all clients are her ideal client. Tee truly believes in total wellness and has other passions in social justice, advocacy, and serving my community to promote the wellbeing of her clients. Tee likes to integrate various theories such as CBT, solutions focused, motivational interviewing, play therapy, and has an EMDR in Color certification; loving all things trauma.
I work with people who experience anxiety, depression, ADHD, divorce, eating disorders &/or trauma. Other issues clients address include relationships, sexuality, health, parenting, loss, & divorce. People are meant to heal. I see clients who have had ongoing issues with their mood, may have been in treatment in the past, and people are having mental health issues for the first time in their lives due to work or other life transitions. I individually tailor treatment to each client. My goal in working with you is to help you stay focused on what matters most to you.
I work with people who experience anxiety, depression, ADHD, divorce, eating disorders &/or trauma. Other issues clients address include relationships, sexuality, health, parenting, loss, & divorce. People are meant to heal. I see clients who have had ongoing issues with their mood, may have been in treatment in the past, and people are having mental health issues for the first time in their lives due to work or other life transitions. I individually tailor treatment to each client. My goal in working with you is to help you stay focused on what matters most to you.
Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety, depression or major life changes? If so, the good news is that there are scientifically proven methods to help you heal and get relief from your symptoms. As a trained and experienced therapist, I can guide you on a journey of self-discovery that will ultimately help you unburden, transform and heal.
Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety, depression or major life changes? If so, the good news is that there are scientifically proven methods to help you heal and get relief from your symptoms. As a trained and experienced therapist, I can guide you on a journey of self-discovery that will ultimately help you unburden, transform and heal.
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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.