Chronic Pain Therapists in Irwin, PA
Joan McCullough-Crissman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Irwin, PA 15642
Whether you are experiencing workplace reentry, job loss, stress management, or career choices, life transitions, relationships, parenting, or chronic illness; we'll look into why themes repeat themselves and identify new outcomes.
I believe, the single most important element of counseling is the relationship between the therapist and client. The first step is for us to work together to balance both a professional and heartfelt relationship. You'll find the office welcoming, comfortable, discreet atmosphere; where you can feel safe to discuss your needs. I serve a variety of client populations, including, youth, adolescent, adult and geriatric clients. Couples, Family, Individual and Group Therapy are a focus. Specializations: Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Anger, Parenting and Loss. Referrals for medication management can also be facilitated through my office, if desired..
Whether you are experiencing workplace reentry, job loss, stress management, or career choices, life transitions, relationships, parenting, or chronic illness; we'll look into why themes repeat themselves and identify new outcomes.
I believe, the single most important element of counseling is the relationship between the therapist and client. The first step is for us to work together to balance both a professional and heartfelt relationship. You'll find the office welcoming, comfortable, discreet atmosphere; where you can feel safe to discuss your needs. I serve a variety of client populations, including, youth, adolescent, adult and geriatric clients. Couples, Family, Individual and Group Therapy are a focus. Specializations: Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Anger, Parenting and Loss. Referrals for medication management can also be facilitated through my office, if desired..
My mission is to provide services for individuals from diverse populations and backgrounds. I believe growth and development are deeply influenced by the relationships we form and the cultural context in which we live, with a specific passion for working with teens, young adults, and adults, particularly within the LGBTQIA+ community and women. Whether you are experiencing a significant life transition, grappling with questions of identity, or dealing with anxiety and depression, I am here to offer support. I aim to help you understand and navigate the influences that shape your life, fostering resilience and personal growth.
My mission is to provide services for individuals from diverse populations and backgrounds. I believe growth and development are deeply influenced by the relationships we form and the cultural context in which we live, with a specific passion for working with teens, young adults, and adults, particularly within the LGBTQIA+ community and women. Whether you are experiencing a significant life transition, grappling with questions of identity, or dealing with anxiety and depression, I am here to offer support. I aim to help you understand and navigate the influences that shape your life, fostering resilience and personal growth.
Life can be difficult to manage. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I am a down to earth and authentic person. My desire is to provide an empathetic and non-judgmental atmosphere where you can deal effectively with the challenges you are facing in your life. My hope is to facilitate change where YOU want it, in order to help YOU embrace a more satisfying existence. I work with those struggling with relational issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, LGBT, health/cancer, grief, divorce/separation, parenting issues, and mood disorders. I utilize several therapeutic approaches in order to best serve you.
Life can be difficult to manage. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I am a down to earth and authentic person. My desire is to provide an empathetic and non-judgmental atmosphere where you can deal effectively with the challenges you are facing in your life. My hope is to facilitate change where YOU want it, in order to help YOU embrace a more satisfying existence. I work with those struggling with relational issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, LGBT, health/cancer, grief, divorce/separation, parenting issues, and mood disorders. I utilize several therapeutic approaches in order to best serve you.
Amanda Merola
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Amanda Merola, LCSW
Verified Verified
Irwin, PA 15642 (Online Only)
Hello! My main priority with clients is to create a safe space that is free from judgment or criticism. I help clients explore their emotions, life events and goals in a supportive and collaborative environment. I strive to empower my clients to take an active role in their treatment. I use a CBT focused approach. I enjoy sharing and educating clients on resources and tools to help best support them. I welcome you to contact me via phone or email to setup an initial consultation to determine if we will be a good fit.
Hello! My main priority with clients is to create a safe space that is free from judgment or criticism. I help clients explore their emotions, life events and goals in a supportive and collaborative environment. I strive to empower my clients to take an active role in their treatment. I use a CBT focused approach. I enjoy sharing and educating clients on resources and tools to help best support them. I welcome you to contact me via phone or email to setup an initial consultation to determine if we will be a good fit.
Karen L Miller
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC, LLC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Irwin, PA 15642
I believe caring, encouragement, and humor need to be combined with knowledge and skills. I want to make you feel confident that all will be well. You may need someone to listen or you may need a counselor trained in diagnosing and treating mental health concerns. I try to provide others with what I would want from a counselor. I will give you honesty and commitment to help you be happier in your daily life. We will work together in a non judgmental environment. Caring and support are balanced with a goal oriented style to help you meet your goals.
I believe caring, encouragement, and humor need to be combined with knowledge and skills. I want to make you feel confident that all will be well. You may need someone to listen or you may need a counselor trained in diagnosing and treating mental health concerns. I try to provide others with what I would want from a counselor. I will give you honesty and commitment to help you be happier in your daily life. We will work together in a non judgmental environment. Caring and support are balanced with a goal oriented style to help you meet your goals.
Connections Counseling of Western Pennsylvania
Licensed Professional Counselor, M Div, MS, LPC, NBCC
Verified Verified
Irwin, PA 15642
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, families, and adults. In particular, I work with individuals (and their families) impacted by traumatic stress. I would describe traumatic stress as an "unhealed wound." These wounds can manifest themselves in disruptive behaviors, defiance, anxiety, depression, struggles with focus, aggression, self-injury, perfectionism and substance use. When wounds are triggered it is common for the person to engage in a fight, flight, or freeze response. The trauma oriented work that I offer assists people of all ages to engage in more effective responses to their wounds. The fight, flight, or freeze response goes away.
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, families, and adults. In particular, I work with individuals (and their families) impacted by traumatic stress. I would describe traumatic stress as an "unhealed wound." These wounds can manifest themselves in disruptive behaviors, defiance, anxiety, depression, struggles with focus, aggression, self-injury, perfectionism and substance use. When wounds are triggered it is common for the person to engage in a fight, flight, or freeze response. The trauma oriented work that I offer assists people of all ages to engage in more effective responses to their wounds. The fight, flight, or freeze response goes away.
I love the counseling profession. I feel privileged to be invited to share with others in their life journey. You may be at a point in your life where you need someone to support you as you strive to understand yourself or your relationships. You may want to make changes but don't know what you need or where to start. Together we can explore your needs, frustrations, and problems and make a plan to address those issues in a way that works for you.
I love the counseling profession. I feel privileged to be invited to share with others in their life journey. You may be at a point in your life where you need someone to support you as you strive to understand yourself or your relationships. You may want to make changes but don't know what you need or where to start. Together we can explore your needs, frustrations, and problems and make a plan to address those issues in a way that works for you.
At certain points of our lives, we all experience feelings of anxiety and stress. Our mind becomes overwhelmed and fatigued, which in turn causes our bodies to feel run down. I believe in creating a safe therapeutic atmosphere for you to feel comfortable enough to explore the difficult thoughts and emotions that are a part of human existence. Therapy has the opportunity to create new pathways of growth and healing in your life. I believe we are all on our own individual journey in life. Sometimes we experience painful life circumstances that force us to sit with and feel difficult emotions. Part of my job is to help you find meaning
At certain points of our lives, we all experience feelings of anxiety and stress. Our mind becomes overwhelmed and fatigued, which in turn causes our bodies to feel run down. I believe in creating a safe therapeutic atmosphere for you to feel comfortable enough to explore the difficult thoughts and emotions that are a part of human existence. Therapy has the opportunity to create new pathways of growth and healing in your life. I believe we are all on our own individual journey in life. Sometimes we experience painful life circumstances that force us to sit with and feel difficult emotions. Part of my job is to help you find meaning
Sarah M Eidemiller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Irwin, PA 15642
Waitlist for new clients
If you’re looking for a safe place to discuss life challenges and to explore ways to better your overall sense of well-being, then entering therapy may be the right choice for you! I offer counseling for adults going through life transitions, grief-related issues, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ-related issues, as well as a range of other needs. I'm passionate about working with people who are hesitant to ask for help and feel that everyone, no matter who they are, really deserve someone to hear them. Entering therapy is a brave step. "If there is no struggle, there is no progress." - Frederick Douglass.
If you’re looking for a safe place to discuss life challenges and to explore ways to better your overall sense of well-being, then entering therapy may be the right choice for you! I offer counseling for adults going through life transitions, grief-related issues, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ-related issues, as well as a range of other needs. I'm passionate about working with people who are hesitant to ask for help and feel that everyone, no matter who they are, really deserve someone to hear them. Entering therapy is a brave step. "If there is no struggle, there is no progress." - Frederick Douglass.
Center for Psychological Services & Life Coaching
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Irwin, PA 15642
Our professional group practice offers various services including professional therapy, life coaching and testing services. At The Center, we are passionate about empowering people to find pathways of growth and healing, to gain awareness/understanding of barriers and obstacles to health, to see our clients discover their God-given temperaments and to help them grow lives they love living. We provide best practice clinical care while additionally offering a faith-based integrative approach to clients who would like to incorporate their spirituality into counseling.
Our professional group practice offers various services including professional therapy, life coaching and testing services. At The Center, we are passionate about empowering people to find pathways of growth and healing, to gain awareness/understanding of barriers and obstacles to health, to see our clients discover their God-given temperaments and to help them grow lives they love living. We provide best practice clinical care while additionally offering a faith-based integrative approach to clients who would like to incorporate their spirituality into counseling.
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healthy4lifecounseling.com
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, LLC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Greensburg, PA 15601
Relaxation is also important, possible benefits are: lower blood pressure, increased immunity, decreased pain, and stress levels.
Throughout life's journey, there are many paths, some more challenging than others. As we learn to make healthy habits part on of our lives, we become happier and more fulfilled in other areas. Counseling can help one work through many challenges such as: Stress, Depression, Anxiety, Work-Related Issues, Adolescent stressors (I have been working with adolescents for over 20 years in various settings), Parenting Issues, such as the unique challenges mother's of multiples encounter (I have personal experience with this, as I have twin boys), Grief and Loss,Pre-marital counseling,Marriage and Family difficulties, and Wellness.
Relaxation is also important, possible benefits are: lower blood pressure, increased immunity, decreased pain, and stress levels.
Throughout life's journey, there are many paths, some more challenging than others. As we learn to make healthy habits part on of our lives, we become happier and more fulfilled in other areas. Counseling can help one work through many challenges such as: Stress, Depression, Anxiety, Work-Related Issues, Adolescent stressors (I have been working with adolescents for over 20 years in various settings), Parenting Issues, such as the unique challenges mother's of multiples encounter (I have personal experience with this, as I have twin boys), Grief and Loss,Pre-marital counseling,Marriage and Family difficulties, and Wellness.
Michele R Konopisos
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jeannette, PA 15644
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions to help people change negative thought processes, hypnotherapy to aide in smoking cessation, weight loss and eating disorders, anxiety reduction and pain management.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certfied Rational Hypnotherapist that focuses on building a strong therapeutic relationship in order to help individuals, couples and families to better cope with various relational, emotional and psychological issues.
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions to help people change negative thought processes, hypnotherapy to aide in smoking cessation, weight loss and eating disorders, anxiety reduction and pain management.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certfied Rational Hypnotherapist that focuses on building a strong therapeutic relationship in order to help individuals, couples and families to better cope with various relational, emotional and psychological issues.
Elizabeth R. Weisman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15122
Facing our fears and our pain is not easy but avoidance only prolongs and increases suffering.
THE ONLY WAY OUT IS THROUGH (Robert Frost)... It is human to suffer and it is human to face challenges. When the suffering becomes too great, and the challenges too large, good therapy can play a key role in bringing about change. If you decide to work with me, I would consider it an honor to become part of your journey towards increased health and well-being. When you come to therapy, you will be treated with respect. I bring many years of experience as a therapist, providing both brief evidence-based interventions and long term psychodynamic approach. I will work carefully with you to define and achieve your personal goals.
Facing our fears and our pain is not easy but avoidance only prolongs and increases suffering.
THE ONLY WAY OUT IS THROUGH (Robert Frost)... It is human to suffer and it is human to face challenges. When the suffering becomes too great, and the challenges too large, good therapy can play a key role in bringing about change. If you decide to work with me, I would consider it an honor to become part of your journey towards increased health and well-being. When you come to therapy, you will be treated with respect. I bring many years of experience as a therapist, providing both brief evidence-based interventions and long term psychodynamic approach. I will work carefully with you to define and achieve your personal goals.
Joanne R Bissell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCM, CMIP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Pittsburgh, PA 15112 (Online Only)
I believe in a holistic approach which respects the importance of a healthy mind, body, and spirit. My client base includes individuals with chronic illness and pain, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, ADHD and stage of life issues.
I believe in a holistic approach which respects the importance of a healthy mind, body, and spirit. My client base includes individuals with chronic illness and pain, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, ADHD and stage of life issues.
Spencer Kilpatrick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15235 (Online Only)
Connection to ourselves and others makes us feel whole. Ask yourself now, "Where are my people", "where do I feel as though I am authentically me"? Because mental un-health (our depressions, our anxieties) comes when we are disconnected from those spaces and people. Many factors can disconnect us: death, loss, transition, trauma, heartbreak, stress, abuse, illness, etc. I work with clients across diverse contexts to find reconnection and wholeness despite these disconnectors.
Connection to ourselves and others makes us feel whole. Ask yourself now, "Where are my people", "where do I feel as though I am authentically me"? Because mental un-health (our depressions, our anxieties) comes when we are disconnected from those spaces and people. Many factors can disconnect us: death, loss, transition, trauma, heartbreak, stress, abuse, illness, etc. I work with clients across diverse contexts to find reconnection and wholeness despite these disconnectors.
A Wellness Place
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, OSW-C
Verified Verified
Monroeville, PA 15146
Feelings of anxiety and depression are very common in those managing an illness, and caregivers of those managing an illness.
After working 11 years in a local hospital and then providing home palliative services for 9 years, my strengths are working with those navigating illness and the healthcare system. There are many challenges related to illness, and every illness and person cope differently. My goal is to assist you through this process to help ensure that your needs are met based on where you are emotionally, mentally, physically, spiritually, and to improve quality of life.
Feelings of anxiety and depression are very common in those managing an illness, and caregivers of those managing an illness.
After working 11 years in a local hospital and then providing home palliative services for 9 years, my strengths are working with those navigating illness and the healthcare system. There are many challenges related to illness, and every illness and person cope differently. My goal is to assist you through this process to help ensure that your needs are met based on where you are emotionally, mentally, physically, spiritually, and to improve quality of life.
If you are feeling lost or stuck in life, feeling haunted by a past event, navigating illness, wish to feel closer to your partner or to improve your communication, please me via email welcome@sunpointwellness.
I help couples and individuals work through life’s challenges. I use a caring approach while integrating effective treatment models to help people thrive in life. Specialties Include: Couples Therapy for Desire Differences, Sexual Issues, Communication Issues, Intimacy Conflict, Navigation of Medical dx, and Trauma. I am open to working with individuals and couples who have traditional as well as non-traditional partnerships. I provide a supportive and safe space for individuals in the LGBTQIA+ community. I also specialize in helping young adults recover from childhood trauma and in empowering them to find their own path in life.
If you are feeling lost or stuck in life, feeling haunted by a past event, navigating illness, wish to feel closer to your partner or to improve your communication, please me via email welcome@sunpointwellness.
I help couples and individuals work through life’s challenges. I use a caring approach while integrating effective treatment models to help people thrive in life. Specialties Include: Couples Therapy for Desire Differences, Sexual Issues, Communication Issues, Intimacy Conflict, Navigation of Medical dx, and Trauma. I am open to working with individuals and couples who have traditional as well as non-traditional partnerships. I provide a supportive and safe space for individuals in the LGBTQIA+ community. I also specialize in helping young adults recover from childhood trauma and in empowering them to find their own path in life.
Hayley Peterson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Export, PA 15632
I believe that for counseling to be effective, you and I must collaborate on creating and achieving your counseling goals and assessing your progress. It is hoped that through counseling you will be able to gain insight into your issues, develop coping skills and resources, and a more positive outlook on life and its daily activities. Every individual is different. Therefore, the approach that I take with your concerns is based on the information you provide along with my assessment during our first session.
I believe that for counseling to be effective, you and I must collaborate on creating and achieving your counseling goals and assessing your progress. It is hoped that through counseling you will be able to gain insight into your issues, develop coping skills and resources, and a more positive outlook on life and its daily activities. Every individual is different. Therefore, the approach that I take with your concerns is based on the information you provide along with my assessment during our first session.
Kimberly S. Ruth
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, CAADC, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Export, PA 15632
As we journey through life we all experience challenges. As a counselor, i aim to provide a safe, non judgmental, supportive setting to allow people to work through life's difficulties. Whether you face emotional challenges, physical challenges or both, through the use of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness, you will gain the tools necessary to improve your life and grow as an individual no matter what life throws at you.
As we journey through life we all experience challenges. As a counselor, i aim to provide a safe, non judgmental, supportive setting to allow people to work through life's difficulties. Whether you face emotional challenges, physical challenges or both, through the use of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness, you will gain the tools necessary to improve your life and grow as an individual no matter what life throws at you.
I am accepting new clients and couples therapy work. I am a authentic person in therapy with you. I am along with you on the path to change. Change is always frightening. Think about if you were not experiencing fear, what would you do? Who would you be if you were not ashamed or afraid or depressed? Be the change you desire in your life! Common Issues addressed in therapy: Creating healthy boundaries with relationships, communication and conflict, healing from painful and abusive relationships, identifying your own sense of self and your emotional needs, depression and anxiety.
I am accepting new clients and couples therapy work. I am a authentic person in therapy with you. I am along with you on the path to change. Change is always frightening. Think about if you were not experiencing fear, what would you do? Who would you be if you were not ashamed or afraid or depressed? Be the change you desire in your life! Common Issues addressed in therapy: Creating healthy boundaries with relationships, communication and conflict, healing from painful and abusive relationships, identifying your own sense of self and your emotional needs, depression and anxiety.
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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.