Chronic Pain Therapists in Southwest, Portland, OR
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Mended with Gold Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADCI
Verified
Verified
Life transitions,
chronic pain
, addiction, caring for an adult or child with health or mental health issues, loving someone struggling with substance use: these issues isolate and stress us.
Each one of us possesses problem-solving strengths. In times of transition and stress, these strengths can seem dormant. Therapy can uncover and further develop personal resiliency. I help people enhance their unique coping strategies, to move toward a life of integrity and strength. I believe therapy is a collaborative effort, with your skills, life experience and hopes an important factor in how our sessions proceed. It takes a lot of courage to start therapy. I am continually awed by the people I see in counseling. It's an honor to be involved in this work.
Leighanna Kilgore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSA, LICSW, MBA
Verified
Verified
With 14 years of professional experience, my practice revolves around adult mental health treatment, focusing on specialized areas such as anxiety disorders, OCD, mood disorders,
chronic pain
, cancer, and insomnia.
As a therapist who is independently licensed in all states, my goal is to offer high quality and convenient treatment. Many of my patients travel frequently for work and need a therapist with the flexibility to see them wherever they are located in the United States. My approach involves using evidence-based practices in a purposeful and targeted manner, equipping you with the necessary skills and tools to enhance your functionality and actively engage in your life.
Not accepting new clients
Sandra L Moreland
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
As a psychologist in private practice, my interests are in working with adults and older adults with issues including persistent
pain
or adapting to health conditions, mood disorders, anxiety, stress or adjustment problems.
I received my doctorate in psychology from the University of Oregon in 1994 and then completed an internship at the Portland VA Medical Center. I have worked as a clinical psychologist in two community mental health programs and then as a program coordinator with a focus on older adult and younger adults with disabilities at the state Mental Health and Addictions Division. I now have a private practice. Throughout my career I have worked with adults and older adults with a range of behavioral health and medical concerns.
Pacific Brief Therapy Center
MA, MFT
Feelings of depression, anxiety, confusion and lonliness are frequent client complaints recently, as are anger and conflict in couples and families. These are difficult times for most of us. Clients want relief of
pain
and problems and to get back closer to our usual normalcy.
Not accepting new clients
Phoenix McCulloch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you feeling like anxiety, stress, and trauma are making it hard to experience feelings of joy, purpose and connection in your life? Are you hoping to find a validating and accepting space where you can gain a deeper understanding of how life challenges impact the mind and body, and start to heal from life's wounds? My practice focuses on transgender, gender fluid, gender questioning, gender queer, and nonbinary adults who are facing hardships related to anxiety, depression,
chronic pain
, chronic health conditions, major life transitions, past trauma, relationships, and identity. Get more info here at www.mounttabortherapy.com
Not accepting new clients
Kristin Hajny
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I work with both adults and teens experiencing a variety of stressors including anxiety, depression, grief or chronic
illness
.
If you find your mind racing uncontrollably with thoughts of worry or stress, you feel lost when going through big life changes, or are struggling to find motivation to complete your goals, you don't have to go through it alone. I am an empathic listener who wants to support your growth and healing.
Stephen Boyd
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
I have particular experience in grief, death, and dying (I've done lots of hospice work); coping with life-threatening
illness
(I am a cancer survivor), anxiety, depression, and disorders involving delusion and mania.
Why do people go to therapy? Most often, it is because we are in a crisis of some kind. Although we all find crises painful, they are also opportunities for growth. In fact growth does not occur without discomfort, maybe even
pain
. Without that challenge, we will not grow. But we must also have support. That’s where therapy comes in. Through support and challenge, something new emerges. We don’t just get through. We grow. We come out the other side greater than we were.
Waitlist for new clients
Annie Dolle @ Arrival Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
**CURRENTLY FULL NO AVAILABILITY** Join with me and allow connection, safety, and curiosity to unearth your fullest self. Become a compassionate observer of your own experience as your nervous system aligns in relationship. Tired of contracting and reacting? Together we can find ways to experience and respond to life as it comes. What have you experienced? What strategies have you employed to cope? What have you come to believe about yourself and others? Lets take a look at your goals and concerns and move towards a functional and connected you. There are reasons for your current
pain
, and It is possible to feel better.
Not accepting new clients
Aaron W Buchholz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
We can sometimes feel uncertain and trapped by painful emotions. Having a non-judgmental, supportive space to think through what feels wrong can be helpful. We are able to make new meaning when someone listens, helps us focus in on what is important, understands our challenges, and supports us to grasp more of who we really are. We begin to understand our own stories and shed new light on older, outdated narratives. We untangle from the repetitive
pain
we impose on our selves, family, partners, friends, and begin to take charge of our lives.
Jennifer Morris
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
I have 15 years' experience working with individuals on issues of transition, loss, grief, and coping with medical
illness
.
Sometimes you may have a specific problem for which you are seeking help - like low mood, worry, sleep problems, or trouble at home or work - and sometimes you just want to explore yourself or develop ways to live a fuller, happier life. As your therapist, my goal is to help you clearly identify and explore the issue, and provide the assistance, guidance and coping skills to address an array of mental, emotional and general life issues, and restore hope. It is truly a pleasure to help you explore what's important to you and appreciate yourself in the world.
Waitlist for new clients
Carol S Marcus
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
People I have worked with have found these treatment approaches successful in transforming emotional burdens such as trauma, difficult relational patterns, old beliefs about ourselves, and others, and discomfort/
pain
in the body while working towards shifting their relationships with themselves and others.
Having relocated to Portland, OR, my New Jersey practice will continue to be open for online sessions. I am available in Portland for in person sessions. I approach therapy with the belief that we all have an inherent ability to grow and heal, wired deep inside ourselves. I have great faith in this capacity to heal and transform. My approach is collaborative and respectful. I am certified in Somatic Experiencing; a body-based naturalistic approach to healing trauma and training in IFS; Internal Family Systems therapy and EMDR. Currently, I am licensed in Oregon and New Jersey.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Emotional
pain
and suffering can be disabling.
At the heart of every client lies truth and infinite potential. That is why I love my job. Spirited Quest Counseling was born out of the conviction that when an individual sets an intention to heal, they and those around them are transformed. I provide individual and couples counseling that promotes healing, well-being, self-awareness and empowerment along with the endurance, courage and skills to move from a life of survival to one of thriving. I specialize in treating clients impacted by the effects of trauma, spiritual struggle, depression and anxiety.
Alexandra Saperstein
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT, LLC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I work with couples in crisis and individuals facing depression, life transitions, and/or other life challenges. I understand that finding a therapist can feel daunting so I offer an initial, free twenty minute phone consultation. This can help you decide if I may be a good fit for you at this time. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Relational Life Method Therapist, and an Advanced Trained Gottman Counselor, we'll work side by side to move from gridlock or
pain
towards more genuine connection and joy. I have helped hundreds of clients in the past decade. I look forward to connecting!
Waitlist for new clients
Victoria Douglas Thoreson
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
You want prompt solutions to today's challenges. Whether you are facing changes in your personal or work life, are dealing with trauma,
illness
, grief, depression or anxiety, you want support to identify and implement successful strategies to get back on line as soon as possible.
I have an active approach and promote between-session homework and bibliotherapy to integrate the gains you are making. I aggressively seek continuing education for myself in support of your current issues and special concerns.
My office reflects a sense of warmth comfort and security in order to create a reassuring environment.
Ayala Parker
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFT-A
Coming to therapy is a brave choice that takes vulnerability, courage, and energy. You may be experiencing
pain
, anxiety, anger, dissatisfaction, or numbness, and looking to experience your life differently. I prioritize the therapeutic relationship, and bring a warm, steady, and grounded presence into the therapy space. I empower, and encourage my clients toward exploring their emotions, body experiences, thoughts, memories and desires. I support clients in navigating their internal and relational worlds toward fullness, freedom and agency. I am a holder of hope and offer my clients deep compassion along with direct guidance.
Kir Rian
Counselor, LMHC, MA, MFA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My work as a trauma-certified grief therapist also includes a focus in
illness
, stress management, & mindfulness. Whether recent circumstances are stressful or aspects of the past need to be reconciled & faced, I help my clients to process, cope, & move toward holistic healing. They want to own their lives & feel better. They want clarity, meaning, understanding, collaboration, & support working through their challenges, traumas, or grief. I bring 20 years of work in the grief & trauma realms, having worked as a therapist in community mental health & led processing groups & courses with nonprofits, as well as individuals.
Janz Consulting
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CADC1
Verified
Verified
If you are reading this you have found the courage to consider trusting someone you have never met with your fears, frustrations and hopes. I honor this trust and the individual needs that each person brings to counseling. My practice is focused on assisting those who have met a challenge in life such as the loss of a loved one, chronic or acute
illness
, relationship conflict, job stress or traumatic events. Although these may be common experiences that many of us share they can also cause symptoms of depression, anxiety, anger or PTSD if lived in isolation.
Nancy Kao Rhiannon
Psychologist
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in health related concerns (illnesses, cancer, diabetes, sleep,
pain
), anxiety, depression and life transitions.
As a psychologist, I evaluate and treat patients through a variety of methods, most typically being psychotherapy or talk therapy. Patients usually visit me because they have been experiencing depression, anxiety, stress or anger for a significant period of time and are seeking help.
Angie Tanyi
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MPH
Verified
Verified
Are you struggling to live the life you want? Do you keep finding yourself in the same place without knowing how to change? Current situations and events can trigger old
pain
& trauma which can be confusing & negatively impact relationships. They can also lead to creating misguided stories that you tell yourself and that keep you anxious or in fight/flight states. I believe we sometimes need help untangling and making sense of our experiences and/or trauma in life in order to thrive. Through non-judgmental warmth, compassion and self-reflection, we re-wire old thoughts and behaviors and help you live a more authentic life.
Kimberlee Dennery
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
Hello, I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families I specialize in treating anxiety and depression. I have experience working with LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities. I also enjoy working with teenage and younger clients. I see many people who are going through life transitions. When one is going through grief and loss, education challenges, relationship difficulties, a new family member,
pain
or
illness
, it can be particularly difficult to cope and particularly beneficial to be in therapy to work through these issues with an unbiased ear. I also specialize in working with individuals who have struggles with
chronic pain
.
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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.