Chronic Pain Therapists in Aloha, OR
Feeling stuck at this point in their life and wants things to be different? Depression, anxiety, anger, and other feelings can make it hard to build a meaningful life. Instead, life feels like stress after stress, or empty of meaning.
Maybe you already know what changes you want to make but you can't seem to get started, or maybe you're not sure what would help. What you do know is that things can't stay the same!
Feeling stuck at this point in their life and wants things to be different? Depression, anxiety, anger, and other feelings can make it hard to build a meaningful life. Instead, life feels like stress after stress, or empty of meaning.
Maybe you already know what changes you want to make but you can't seem to get started, or maybe you're not sure what would help. What you do know is that things can't stay the same!
I get it: You are perceptive, intuitive, and feel the undercurrent in every room—I know you are tired of carrying it all on your own.
Maybe you have done therapy before, have the insight but not the relief, or have a late diagnosis, a life change, or a loss that reframes everything.
I provide therapy for neurodivergent adults who are done performing, done spinning their wheels, and done masking or making themselves smaller to survive.
I get it: You are perceptive, intuitive, and feel the undercurrent in every room—I know you are tired of carrying it all on your own.
Maybe you have done therapy before, have the insight but not the relief, or have a late diagnosis, a life change, or a loss that reframes everything.
I provide therapy for neurodivergent adults who are done performing, done spinning their wheels, and done masking or making themselves smaller to survive.
I specialize in guiding adolescents and young adults through the often challenging transition to adulthood. I emphasize the importance of taking actionable steps between our meetings, encouraging you to experiment with new behaviors and observe their impact on your life. What sets my practice apart is my use of creative interventions, such as junk journaling, crafting, and humor. I am deeply passionate about working with young people, as I understand that this stage of life is rich with experimentation and social dynamics that can significantly influence self-esteem.
I specialize in guiding adolescents and young adults through the often challenging transition to adulthood. I emphasize the importance of taking actionable steps between our meetings, encouraging you to experiment with new behaviors and observe their impact on your life. What sets my practice apart is my use of creative interventions, such as junk journaling, crafting, and humor. I am deeply passionate about working with young people, as I understand that this stage of life is rich with experimentation and social dynamics that can significantly influence self-esteem.
I have experience with clients from various backgrounds including; children with severe behavioral and emotional disorders, adolescents and adults with chemical dependency issues, adults and seniors with severe and chronic mental illness, and people of all ages dealing with issues related to: trauma, loss, grief, divorce/separation, depression, anxiety, OCD, stress, abuse/neglect, codependency, etc...
I am a licensed clinical social worker who is dedicated to providing my clients with ethical, professional and confidential services. I believe the therapeutic relationship is one of the most important factors in determining successful outcomes in treatment. This involves the client feeling safe and trusting of the therapist while he/she explores emotional vulnerabilities and painful thought processes. My hope is that you will experience me as someone who actively listens to you and works with you to develop effective problem-solving strategies. My approach to therapy is respectful, honest, client-centered and strengths based.
I have experience with clients from various backgrounds including; children with severe behavioral and emotional disorders, adolescents and adults with chemical dependency issues, adults and seniors with severe and chronic mental illness, and people of all ages dealing with issues related to: trauma, loss, grief, divorce/separation, depression, anxiety, OCD, stress, abuse/neglect, codependency, etc...
I am a licensed clinical social worker who is dedicated to providing my clients with ethical, professional and confidential services. I believe the therapeutic relationship is one of the most important factors in determining successful outcomes in treatment. This involves the client feeling safe and trusting of the therapist while he/she explores emotional vulnerabilities and painful thought processes. My hope is that you will experience me as someone who actively listens to you and works with you to develop effective problem-solving strategies. My approach to therapy is respectful, honest, client-centered and strengths based.
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I enjoy partnering with my clients to explore chronic pain and illness, addiction, and relationship challenges.
Hi there, I'm Kristin! I look forward to accompanying you on your path towards authenticity, meaning, and ease. I aim to provide a place where you can sort out your ideas and make plans to turn them into reality. Let's begin! I primarily rely on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) to help folks get to where they want to go. I will adapt my approach to your specific needs and goals.
I enjoy partnering with my clients to explore chronic pain and illness, addiction, and relationship challenges.
Hi there, I'm Kristin! I look forward to accompanying you on your path towards authenticity, meaning, and ease. I aim to provide a place where you can sort out your ideas and make plans to turn them into reality. Let's begin! I primarily rely on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) to help folks get to where they want to go. I will adapt my approach to your specific needs and goals.
Healthcare providers, LGBTQ2SIA + and those with chronic pain/medical illness are feeling it more than ever.
EMDR, Art Therapy, CBT, Internal Family Systems, and Solutions Focused Therapy are highly effective means of addressing the challenges you are facing. I use a psychodynamic approach to gain a wider perspective of systems you are part of to help you better navigate them. Interventions are tailored to meet your distinct needs and concerns.
Healthcare providers, LGBTQ2SIA + and those with chronic pain/medical illness are feeling it more than ever.
EMDR, Art Therapy, CBT, Internal Family Systems, and Solutions Focused Therapy are highly effective means of addressing the challenges you are facing. I use a psychodynamic approach to gain a wider perspective of systems you are part of to help you better navigate them. Interventions are tailored to meet your distinct needs and concerns.
I would love to sit with you in any experiences of ADD/ADHD, chronic illness and pain, boundary setting & maintenance, processing systemic oppression, religious trauma, anxiety, life transitions, grief, and exploring how we move through the world and its systems.
I utilize trauma-informed and social-justice lenses while I integrate ACT, polyvagal theory, embodiment and somatic practices, and a strengths-based belief that every client I have the privilege of interacting with already has the capacity and tools inside of themself to create change.
I would love to sit with you in any experiences of ADD/ADHD, chronic illness and pain, boundary setting & maintenance, processing systemic oppression, religious trauma, anxiety, life transitions, grief, and exploring how we move through the world and its systems.
I utilize trauma-informed and social-justice lenses while I integrate ACT, polyvagal theory, embodiment and somatic practices, and a strengths-based belief that every client I have the privilege of interacting with already has the capacity and tools inside of themself to create change.
I work best with clients (both individuals and relationships) who might find themselves stuck for the first time or for the 100th time in patterns that might leave them feeling like they are "too much" or "not enough" or (even more frequently) cycling between the two!
I work best with clients (both individuals and relationships) who might find themselves stuck for the first time or for the 100th time in patterns that might leave them feeling like they are "too much" or "not enough" or (even more frequently) cycling between the two!
Even the most capable people can reach a point where life feels unmanageable. The strategies that have gotten you this far aren’t working so well anymore. Lately, you’ve been thinking that you can’t go on like this. You know that something needs to change.
Even the most capable people can reach a point where life feels unmanageable. The strategies that have gotten you this far aren’t working so well anymore. Lately, you’ve been thinking that you can’t go on like this. You know that something needs to change.
As a Mindfulness-Based Therapist, people come to me because they want to be heard, and I provide a safe and welcoming space where their voice is heard with respect and a non judgmental approach. I am skilled in listening not just to the spoken word, but also to the body and non verbal expressions. An essential component of my approach is to demonstrate and work with my clients on developing acceptance and compassion to themselves and others.
Everyone who seeks therapy for medical, personal and interpersonal reasons is welcome to my clinic. I work with individuals, couples, families and groups.
As a Mindfulness-Based Therapist, people come to me because they want to be heard, and I provide a safe and welcoming space where their voice is heard with respect and a non judgmental approach. I am skilled in listening not just to the spoken word, but also to the body and non verbal expressions. An essential component of my approach is to demonstrate and work with my clients on developing acceptance and compassion to themselves and others.
Everyone who seeks therapy for medical, personal and interpersonal reasons is welcome to my clinic. I work with individuals, couples, families and groups.
I am passionate about helping those experiencing chronic pain using Pain Reprocessing Therapy.
Welcome to Liv Therapy! I use a client centered approach, which means you will be in the driver's seat regarding the areas of your life that you want to discuss, and I will be you co-pilot, helping to navigate the terrain and offering you tools and wisdom along the way. My counseling style is collaborative and genuine. I approach therapy with an unconditional positive regard for my clients. My clients would describe my style as down to earth and relatable. They often say that I "just get it". I strive to create an atmosphere that is safe and free of judgement so that you feel comfortable to discuss difficult topics.
I am passionate about helping those experiencing chronic pain using Pain Reprocessing Therapy.
Welcome to Liv Therapy! I use a client centered approach, which means you will be in the driver's seat regarding the areas of your life that you want to discuss, and I will be you co-pilot, helping to navigate the terrain and offering you tools and wisdom along the way. My counseling style is collaborative and genuine. I approach therapy with an unconditional positive regard for my clients. My clients would describe my style as down to earth and relatable. They often say that I "just get it". I strive to create an atmosphere that is safe and free of judgement so that you feel comfortable to discuss difficult topics.
Many of my clients feel weighed down by anxiety, trauma, chronic stress, or the challenges of living with chronic pain and illness.
I have an M.S. in Clinical Mental Health with a somatic emphasis and over two years of study in the Hakomi Method through M.E.T.A. A lifelong learner, I draw from professional training and decades of life experience to compassionately support clients. I integrate mindfulness, body-based, and relational approaches to foster resilience and healing.
Many of my clients feel weighed down by anxiety, trauma, chronic stress, or the challenges of living with chronic pain and illness.
I have an M.S. in Clinical Mental Health with a somatic emphasis and over two years of study in the Hakomi Method through M.E.T.A. A lifelong learner, I draw from professional training and decades of life experience to compassionately support clients. I integrate mindfulness, body-based, and relational approaches to foster resilience and healing.
Issues that are commonly addressed are anxiety, depression, grief & loss, relationship & sexuality, spirituality, stress, living with chronic pain & illness, codependency, and general life dissatisfaction.
I will help you get to the heart of the matter, the root of what is causing suffering in your life, and we will work together to create the changes you seek. I work from a mind-body-spirit lens with a focus on nervous system regulation, somatic interventions, NLP, parts work, mindfulness, and EFT meridian tapping (Emotional Freedom Techniques). We work together to help unstick the parts of yourself and your life that are stuck. We will work together to create a different relationship with these parts so you can have the experience of being happy, healthy, well, and fulfilled in you life.
Issues that are commonly addressed are anxiety, depression, grief & loss, relationship & sexuality, spirituality, stress, living with chronic pain & illness, codependency, and general life dissatisfaction.
I will help you get to the heart of the matter, the root of what is causing suffering in your life, and we will work together to create the changes you seek. I work from a mind-body-spirit lens with a focus on nervous system regulation, somatic interventions, NLP, parts work, mindfulness, and EFT meridian tapping (Emotional Freedom Techniques). We work together to help unstick the parts of yourself and your life that are stuck. We will work together to create a different relationship with these parts so you can have the experience of being happy, healthy, well, and fulfilled in you life.
Living with chronic illness, trauma, or disordered eating patterns can leave you exhausted and disconnected from yourself.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and affirming. I draw from EMDR, ACT, Narrative Therapy, Health at Every Size (HAES), mindfulness, and relational work to meet you where you are. We can explore your relationship with food and body, build self-trust, and process trauma. I'll help you reconnect with your body as a source of wisdom, not something to fight.
Living with chronic illness, trauma, or disordered eating patterns can leave you exhausted and disconnected from yourself.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and affirming. I draw from EMDR, ACT, Narrative Therapy, Health at Every Size (HAES), mindfulness, and relational work to meet you where you are. We can explore your relationship with food and body, build self-trust, and process trauma. I'll help you reconnect with your body as a source of wisdom, not something to fight.
Do you experience chronic pain, stress, or overwhelm, and often feel on edge or have racing thoughts?
I create a safe and open space to explore the complexities of you, to help you tease apart your past and present to release what no longer serves you. I will help you step into presence and authenticity in your life, to find security and peace in your body.
Do you experience chronic pain, stress, or overwhelm, and often feel on edge or have racing thoughts?
I create a safe and open space to explore the complexities of you, to help you tease apart your past and present to release what no longer serves you. I will help you step into presence and authenticity in your life, to find security and peace in your body.
Whether such difficulties arise from life stressors, chronic pain or illness, grief, injury or past trauma; whether it shows up as anxiety, health-related distress, depression, anger, self-criticism or avoidance.
I provide individual and group therapy to adults and older adults. My approach integrates evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, somatic and emotional processing, a relational focus and neuroscience. I have specialties in health psychology, chronic pain, life-limiting illness, grief and loss, and mindfulness-based stress reduction.
Whether such difficulties arise from life stressors, chronic pain or illness, grief, injury or past trauma; whether it shows up as anxiety, health-related distress, depression, anger, self-criticism or avoidance.
I provide individual and group therapy to adults and older adults. My approach integrates evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, somatic and emotional processing, a relational focus and neuroscience. I have specialties in health psychology, chronic pain, life-limiting illness, grief and loss, and mindfulness-based stress reduction.
Anxiety, depression, shame, stress, overwhelm, or burn out are some normal responses to life challenges. As social beings, we benefit deeply from supportive people and environments that assist us in uncovering and integrating the wisdom of our minds, bodies and emotions to return to our essential selves--the part that is unshaped by adaptation to difficult experiences. It is my honor to be present and help facilitate people finding their inner strengths, true self, abilities and qualities they didn't fully realize they own as they release the negative effects of the past.
Anxiety, depression, shame, stress, overwhelm, or burn out are some normal responses to life challenges. As social beings, we benefit deeply from supportive people and environments that assist us in uncovering and integrating the wisdom of our minds, bodies and emotions to return to our essential selves--the part that is unshaped by adaptation to difficult experiences. It is my honor to be present and help facilitate people finding their inner strengths, true self, abilities and qualities they didn't fully realize they own as they release the negative effects of the past.
Feeling the weight of disruption, loss, or chronic pain…and wondering where to turn?
My approach is gentle and collaborative. I bring training in working with people with disabilities and chronic health conditions, as well as in trauma reprocessing methods like Four Blinks, a gentle, body-aware approach based on the Flash Technique. Our work blends reflection, nervous system care, and practical tools.
Feeling the weight of disruption, loss, or chronic pain…and wondering where to turn?
My approach is gentle and collaborative. I bring training in working with people with disabilities and chronic health conditions, as well as in trauma reprocessing methods like Four Blinks, a gentle, body-aware approach based on the Flash Technique. Our work blends reflection, nervous system care, and practical tools.
Because of my personal experience with chronic pain, invisible disability, spiritual abuse, and high control groups/cults, I love helping people through these life experiences as well.
I am first and foremost a counselor who shows up with authenticity, warmth, and a bit of humor. I aim to create a space of deep trust, where you feel safe to be or become your full
self. My approach is compassionate, client-centered, and solution focused. I am trauma informed, non-judgmental, and body + fat positive.
Because of my personal experience with chronic pain, invisible disability, spiritual abuse, and high control groups/cults, I love helping people through these life experiences as well.
I am first and foremost a counselor who shows up with authenticity, warmth, and a bit of humor. I aim to create a space of deep trust, where you feel safe to be or become your full
self. My approach is compassionate, client-centered, and solution focused. I am trauma informed, non-judgmental, and body + fat positive.
As a social worker, my focus is on the "big picture" — including environment, past experiences, and future expectations. I assist clients in coping with life transitions, managing anxiety, depression, attention deficit, sleeplessness, chronic health conditions, caregiver role strain, or accommodating a traumatic loss. Together, we can help you find more fulfilling work and relationships.
I am licensed and provide tele-visits to anyone in Arizona and Oregon. I sometimes offer in-person appointments if desired.
As a social worker, my focus is on the "big picture" — including environment, past experiences, and future expectations. I assist clients in coping with life transitions, managing anxiety, depression, attention deficit, sleeplessness, chronic health conditions, caregiver role strain, or accommodating a traumatic loss. Together, we can help you find more fulfilling work and relationships.
I am licensed and provide tele-visits to anyone in Arizona and Oregon. I sometimes offer in-person appointments if desired.
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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.