Chronic Pain Therapists in Union County, OR
Heidi Van Schoonhoven
Professional Counselor Associate, MA
Verified Verified
La Grande, OR 97850
I specialize in working with people who experience trauma, grief, anxiety, chronic illness, and sexual abuse.
The first time I sought out a therapist I was feeling overwhelmed and confused. I was afraid to trust a stranger with my most vulnerable feelings. I found a caring, empathetic therapist who earned my trust and helped me in my struggles. As a therapist, I aim to hold a compassionate, caring space and give you safety to explore the hard things in your life, with wise guidance to find new ways to handle the stressors in your past and present. I want you to find resolution, a sense of hopefulness, improved self-confidence, and healthy, productive relationships.
I specialize in working with people who experience trauma, grief, anxiety, chronic illness, and sexual abuse.
The first time I sought out a therapist I was feeling overwhelmed and confused. I was afraid to trust a stranger with my most vulnerable feelings. I found a caring, empathetic therapist who earned my trust and helped me in my struggles. As a therapist, I aim to hold a compassionate, caring space and give you safety to explore the hard things in your life, with wise guidance to find new ways to handle the stressors in your past and present. I want you to find resolution, a sense of hopefulness, improved self-confidence, and healthy, productive relationships.
Luke Matteucci
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MA, LPC, NCC, MAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Grande, OR 97850
Waitlist for new clients
Sometimes getting assistance is the difference between lasting change, or staying stuck in an increasingly devastating cycle. Depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, stress and conflict are just a few things that can be overwhelming and make life and relationships difficult to manage. Most people find themselves in this position at some point in their lives, and having the right person to navigate you through is invaluable. Luke will evaluate your situation and customize a treatment plan addressing your unique needs and goals. We specialize in treating individuals and couples.
Sometimes getting assistance is the difference between lasting change, or staying stuck in an increasingly devastating cycle. Depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, stress and conflict are just a few things that can be overwhelming and make life and relationships difficult to manage. Most people find themselves in this position at some point in their lives, and having the right person to navigate you through is invaluable. Luke will evaluate your situation and customize a treatment plan addressing your unique needs and goals. We specialize in treating individuals and couples.
Dawna Flanagan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CADC I
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Grande, OR 97850
We all need a safe space to explore whatever issues are holding us back in our goals, whether it's life's usual stressors or something extraordinary that shows up out of the blue. Perhaps you have had a difficult past, and it feels like something is holding you back from moving forward to what is important. It feels good to have someone there to talk to, with unconditional positive regard and an objective point of view, so that we feel heard and validated without judgment as we explore the path we are on in our journey through life.
We all need a safe space to explore whatever issues are holding us back in our goals, whether it's life's usual stressors or something extraordinary that shows up out of the blue. Perhaps you have had a difficult past, and it feels like something is holding you back from moving forward to what is important. It feels good to have someone there to talk to, with unconditional positive regard and an objective point of view, so that we feel heard and validated without judgment as we explore the path we are on in our journey through life.
Angel Damara
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
La Grande, OR 97850 (Online Only)
Hello! We all experience difficulties in our lives no matter our age and we can become stuck. Over time, patterns of behavior can develop into relationships with anxiety, depression, feeling overwhelmed, excessive guilt, shame, and addictions that become problematic and interfere with aspirations and goals. You may have tried many ways to get unstuck including self-help, mindfulness, meditation, even therapy, but the feelings and problems persist despite your best intentions and efforts. You may be a highly sensitive person (HSP) and/or an empath. Exploring this aspect of yourself may be what you need to get unstuck.
Hello! We all experience difficulties in our lives no matter our age and we can become stuck. Over time, patterns of behavior can develop into relationships with anxiety, depression, feeling overwhelmed, excessive guilt, shame, and addictions that become problematic and interfere with aspirations and goals. You may have tried many ways to get unstuck including self-help, mindfulness, meditation, even therapy, but the feelings and problems persist despite your best intentions and efforts. You may be a highly sensitive person (HSP) and/or an empath. Exploring this aspect of yourself may be what you need to get unstuck.
Best 2 Your Life Hypnosis and Coaching
CHT, MNLP, CPT, Coach
Verified Verified
La Grande, OR 97850 (Online Only)
Welcome! Life Enhancement is my specialty. I am a Certified Hypnotherapist and Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic programming with more than 20 years of training in the Holistic Health and Wellness field. Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) is an approach to communication, personal development, and psychotherapy. We will work together to support you to achieve your goals with a customized program designed specifically to improve the quality of your life. Your success is my priority.
Welcome! Life Enhancement is my specialty. I am a Certified Hypnotherapist and Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic programming with more than 20 years of training in the Holistic Health and Wellness field. Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) is an approach to communication, personal development, and psychotherapy. We will work together to support you to achieve your goals with a customized program designed specifically to improve the quality of your life. Your success is my priority.
Online Therapists
Terri Dickens
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADCII
Verified Verified
Boardman, OR 97818 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Relational Therapist. Oregon only. Terri (she, her, hers)
Relational Therapist. Oregon only. Terri (she, her, hers)
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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.