Chronic Pain Therapists in Pittsburgh, PA
Feeling like chronic pain has taken over your life?
As a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP) with training in EMDR and Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), I'm here to help you better understand your brain, have more agency over your nervous system, and build skills for lasting change.
Feeling like chronic pain has taken over your life?
As a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP) with training in EMDR and Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), I'm here to help you better understand your brain, have more agency over your nervous system, and build skills for lasting change.
I have extensive training and experience working with stress related issues, particularly work and family overload, chronic pain and illness, aging, dealing with the effects of Alzheimer's disease, and grief.
Healing begins in the mind. I can help you to identify and remove those blocks to your truth. You will gain perspective and skill, working towards your life's goals and feelings of wholeness. Counseling will challenge you to think deeply and will concentrate on identifying and changing harmful thoughts, feeling and behaviors.
I have extensive training and experience working with stress related issues, particularly work and family overload, chronic pain and illness, aging, dealing with the effects of Alzheimer's disease, and grief.
Healing begins in the mind. I can help you to identify and remove those blocks to your truth. You will gain perspective and skill, working towards your life's goals and feelings of wholeness. Counseling will challenge you to think deeply and will concentrate on identifying and changing harmful thoughts, feeling and behaviors.
I have specialized training in health psychology, including support for coping with medical illness, making health behavior changes, and managing symptoms like pain, fatigue, and sleep issues.
I am clinical psychologist providing diagnostic assessment and psychotherapy to adults. I use an integrative cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) approach to help my clients heal and grow. My work is collaborative and grounded in evidence-based practices, tailored to each individual’s unique needs and goals.
I have specialized training in health psychology, including support for coping with medical illness, making health behavior changes, and managing symptoms like pain, fatigue, and sleep issues.
I am clinical psychologist providing diagnostic assessment and psychotherapy to adults. I use an integrative cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) approach to help my clients heal and grow. My work is collaborative and grounded in evidence-based practices, tailored to each individual’s unique needs and goals.
Martine Saul is a licensed professional counselor with a B.A. in Psychology from Point Park University and a M.S. in Counseling Psychology from Chatham University. She has a certificate in Gerontology from the University of Pittsburgh. She is also trained in EMDR for trauma-informed care. She has experience within hospice settings, and has experience and interest working with terminally ill people as well doing bereavement, grief and loss counseling with those people and their loved ones. Martine has worked in group practice for 9 years and currently works full-time in private practice.
Martine Saul is a licensed professional counselor with a B.A. in Psychology from Point Park University and a M.S. in Counseling Psychology from Chatham University. She has a certificate in Gerontology from the University of Pittsburgh. She is also trained in EMDR for trauma-informed care. She has experience within hospice settings, and has experience and interest working with terminally ill people as well doing bereavement, grief and loss counseling with those people and their loved ones. Martine has worked in group practice for 9 years and currently works full-time in private practice.
My approach brings 35 years of life and professional experience (and two corgis) to the therapy relationship. I am interested in working with people who want guidance in finding personal meaning and the best quality of life possible. I operate from a solutions-focused, strengths-based perspective that sees my client as a unique person with the capacity for change rather than some "ism" or "ideology". I prefer not to dwell with people who are "stuck in a victim mentality" and see themselves as powerless. No conversations are too difficult nor off limits. My perspective is grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy and existentialism.
My approach brings 35 years of life and professional experience (and two corgis) to the therapy relationship. I am interested in working with people who want guidance in finding personal meaning and the best quality of life possible. I operate from a solutions-focused, strengths-based perspective that sees my client as a unique person with the capacity for change rather than some "ism" or "ideology". I prefer not to dwell with people who are "stuck in a victim mentality" and see themselves as powerless. No conversations are too difficult nor off limits. My perspective is grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy and existentialism.
I believe strongly in helping people move forward in their lives by recognizing their strengths and helping them solve their problems. I am an action oriented psychologist with both business and healthcare experience. My form of psychology is not to merely listen but identify problems and developing a plan of action. Often problems are based on transitions which are difficult for everyone. By identifying the issues, developing steps and solutions, individuals will move forward in their lives. Transitions are a difficult time for many individuals which may occur with new jobs, changes in life e.g. becoming an empty nester and/or facing retirement
I believe strongly in helping people move forward in their lives by recognizing their strengths and helping them solve their problems. I am an action oriented psychologist with both business and healthcare experience. My form of psychology is not to merely listen but identify problems and developing a plan of action. Often problems are based on transitions which are difficult for everyone. By identifying the issues, developing steps and solutions, individuals will move forward in their lives. Transitions are a difficult time for many individuals which may occur with new jobs, changes in life e.g. becoming an empty nester and/or facing retirement
I work primarily with adults with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and chronic pain.
I have 20 years experience as a body-centered psychotherapist, and I am also a Licensed Massage Therapist. Many people find that therapeutic change is easier when they undergo somatically-oriented therapies that address tightness in the body, difficulty breathing deeply, difficulty relaxing and managing stress.
I work primarily with adults with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and chronic pain.
I have 20 years experience as a body-centered psychotherapist, and I am also a Licensed Massage Therapist. Many people find that therapeutic change is easier when they undergo somatically-oriented therapies that address tightness in the body, difficulty breathing deeply, difficulty relaxing and managing stress.
They have anxiety, grief, pain, phobias, addictions, eating disorders.
I'm a Hypnotist with a strong psych nursing background. I'm excited to help you make healthy changes in your life! I'm 20 miles north of Pittsburgh. I'm especially interested in helping with anxiety, grief, pain, self- esteem, bullying. I create unique hypnosis recordings and I offer hypnosis in my clients' homes.
They have anxiety, grief, pain, phobias, addictions, eating disorders.
I'm a Hypnotist with a strong psych nursing background. I'm excited to help you make healthy changes in your life! I'm 20 miles north of Pittsburgh. I'm especially interested in helping with anxiety, grief, pain, self- esteem, bullying. I create unique hypnosis recordings and I offer hypnosis in my clients' homes.
I specialize in working with adults navigating mental health challenges, trauma-related concerns, chronic pain, and chronic illness.
I am a compassionate and dedicated therapist who understands that seeking support can be a big step. As a Licensed Professional Counselor at LaFleur Counseling, LLC, I provide individual therapy via telehealth for folks in my home state, Pennsylvania. I offer accessible and personalized care no matter where you are in the state. I tailor my methods to meet your unique needs and believe that therapy is a journey of self-discovery—one where you deserve to feel seen, heard, and empowered to move toward the life you want. My goal is to create a safe and understanding space where healing and growth can take place.
I specialize in working with adults navigating mental health challenges, trauma-related concerns, chronic pain, and chronic illness.
I am a compassionate and dedicated therapist who understands that seeking support can be a big step. As a Licensed Professional Counselor at LaFleur Counseling, LLC, I provide individual therapy via telehealth for folks in my home state, Pennsylvania. I offer accessible and personalized care no matter where you are in the state. I tailor my methods to meet your unique needs and believe that therapy is a journey of self-discovery—one where you deserve to feel seen, heard, and empowered to move toward the life you want. My goal is to create a safe and understanding space where healing and growth can take place.
Ann-Michele Corbi Potvin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, BC-DMT, GL-CMA, RYT
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
My thesis research was on the psychological/emotional aspects of chronic pain and I have experience in providing perinatal support.
I take a humanistic approach to therapy and believe that we make meaning out of our life experiences; we are capable of engaging our creativity and its healing processes. I will serve as a guide and support, encouraging you to maintain or regain ownership of your own life narrative. My approach is also contemplative, relational, and existential. I utilize somatic awareness and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to support you in decreasing struggle and living in alignment with your values.
My thesis research was on the psychological/emotional aspects of chronic pain and I have experience in providing perinatal support.
I take a humanistic approach to therapy and believe that we make meaning out of our life experiences; we are capable of engaging our creativity and its healing processes. I will serve as a guide and support, encouraging you to maintain or regain ownership of your own life narrative. My approach is also contemplative, relational, and existential. I utilize somatic awareness and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to support you in decreasing struggle and living in alignment with your values.
My main areas of interest include trauma, gender identity, disability/ illness/ pain, neuroemergence, perfectionism, dissociation, & sexuality & relationships (including non-monogamy & kink).
I use feminist & narrative interventions to translate awareness into actionable change. My integrative approach is insight, depth, & systems oriented, & I’m influenced by liberation psychology, contemplative philosophy, & harm reduction. I also practice Somatic & Attachment Focused EMDR & Brainspotting, & I'm in Pain Reprocessing Therapy training.
My main areas of interest include trauma, gender identity, disability/ illness/ pain, neuroemergence, perfectionism, dissociation, & sexuality & relationships (including non-monogamy & kink).
I use feminist & narrative interventions to translate awareness into actionable change. My integrative approach is insight, depth, & systems oriented, & I’m influenced by liberation psychology, contemplative philosophy, & harm reduction. I also practice Somatic & Attachment Focused EMDR & Brainspotting, & I'm in Pain Reprocessing Therapy training.
My passion lies in supporting individuals with chronic fatigue, chronic pain, autoimmune disorders, hypermobility/EDS, and other complex conditions.
I’ve pursued specialized training in areas such as Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Long COVID, and ME/CFS, and hold certifications in Empowered Relief and Mental Health First Aid. These have all shaped how I care for my patients.
My passion lies in supporting individuals with chronic fatigue, chronic pain, autoimmune disorders, hypermobility/EDS, and other complex conditions.
I’ve pursued specialized training in areas such as Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Long COVID, and ME/CFS, and hold certifications in Empowered Relief and Mental Health First Aid. These have all shaped how I care for my patients.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression or marital/family issues? I have a Masters in clinical social work from University of Pittsburgh and can guide you thru the rough transition to find more comfortable balance in your life. In my career I have worked in a variety of settings, such as crisis counseling, community mental health and adoption counseling. I have treated depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD etc in a many populations including LGBT and people from multi-cultural backgrounds. At this time I have a new private practice and am ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Call today to set up an appointment.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression or marital/family issues? I have a Masters in clinical social work from University of Pittsburgh and can guide you thru the rough transition to find more comfortable balance in your life. In my career I have worked in a variety of settings, such as crisis counseling, community mental health and adoption counseling. I have treated depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD etc in a many populations including LGBT and people from multi-cultural backgrounds. At this time I have a new private practice and am ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Call today to set up an appointment.
Go Glo Therapy is a supportive, affirming space for queer individuals and those navigating traumatic grief and loss. As an art therapist working from a Relational-Cultural Therapy (RCT) framework, I believe healing happens through authentic connection, creativity, and relationships where all parts of you are welcome. Grief and trauma can feel isolating, confusing, and overwhelming — especially when your loss feels invisible, complicated, or misunderstood. In our work together, we may use both conversation and creative expression to gently explore your experience, honor what you’ve lost, and support you in reconnecting with yourself.
Go Glo Therapy is a supportive, affirming space for queer individuals and those navigating traumatic grief and loss. As an art therapist working from a Relational-Cultural Therapy (RCT) framework, I believe healing happens through authentic connection, creativity, and relationships where all parts of you are welcome. Grief and trauma can feel isolating, confusing, and overwhelming — especially when your loss feels invisible, complicated, or misunderstood. In our work together, we may use both conversation and creative expression to gently explore your experience, honor what you’ve lost, and support you in reconnecting with yourself.
You deserve a space where you are free from empty promises of "healing" or this week’s new buzzwords. Naturally, I like to keep things simple up front. My work with folks typically focuses on some combination of High Intelligence/Giftedness, Autism/ADHD, and OCD. Often, these are paired with Depression, Anxiety, and/or trauma. I also tend to work with those who identify as LGBTQIA+. I find that a crucial part of working with the folks I do is being able to “just get” a lot of the shame, struggle, and frustration they carry, which I feel I can do quite well both intuitively/personally and professionally.
You deserve a space where you are free from empty promises of "healing" or this week’s new buzzwords. Naturally, I like to keep things simple up front. My work with folks typically focuses on some combination of High Intelligence/Giftedness, Autism/ADHD, and OCD. Often, these are paired with Depression, Anxiety, and/or trauma. I also tend to work with those who identify as LGBTQIA+. I find that a crucial part of working with the folks I do is being able to “just get” a lot of the shame, struggle, and frustration they carry, which I feel I can do quite well both intuitively/personally and professionally.
***NOW PROVIDING TELE-THERAPY***, as we navigate our mental health and keep ourselves, our families, and our communities healthy. Tele-therapy is simple and easy to use, and I will guide you through it. As a parent and therapist, I understand the challenges facing women today as they navigate the many obligations and demands in their lives. My practice focuses on women's issues including depression, anxiety, pregnancy/postpartum issues, poor prenatal diagnosis, balancing work and family life, role identity, trauma, and family and partner conflict.
***NOW PROVIDING TELE-THERAPY***, as we navigate our mental health and keep ourselves, our families, and our communities healthy. Tele-therapy is simple and easy to use, and I will guide you through it. As a parent and therapist, I understand the challenges facing women today as they navigate the many obligations and demands in their lives. My practice focuses on women's issues including depression, anxiety, pregnancy/postpartum issues, poor prenatal diagnosis, balancing work and family life, role identity, trauma, and family and partner conflict.
Thrive Counseling Center LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
1 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
During this time of uncertainty and ongoing change, it is natural to feel unsettled, lost, and afraid. While we may adapt to changes in roles and responsibilities with little or no difficulty, there are times in our lives when change can cause distraction, negative feelings, and overall dissatisfaction with our lives. This is when we discover our true authentic life, within ourselves and our relationships, by engaging in therapy. Let our talented clinicians assist you with regulating emotions, finding peace within yourself during times of strife, and determining the best course of action to maintain safety in authenticity.
During this time of uncertainty and ongoing change, it is natural to feel unsettled, lost, and afraid. While we may adapt to changes in roles and responsibilities with little or no difficulty, there are times in our lives when change can cause distraction, negative feelings, and overall dissatisfaction with our lives. This is when we discover our true authentic life, within ourselves and our relationships, by engaging in therapy. Let our talented clinicians assist you with regulating emotions, finding peace within yourself during times of strife, and determining the best course of action to maintain safety in authenticity.
With over 17 years of experience in psychotherapy, I specialize in treating issues related to trauma, spiritual & religious abuse, chronic illness/ pain, eating disorders and grief & loss.
Have you been feeling lonely, disconnected or not like yourself? Maybe there are issues from the past that you haven't dealt with that you would like to heal without feeling overwhelmed. Possibly you feel swept away by your emotions and don't know how to get them under control. Perhaps you are feeling stuck, frustrated or tired. Oftentimes these issues can lead to anxiety, depression, or other mental health issues. My specialty is in helping you identify & address the root issues, develop the skills to deal with those issues, while getting in better relationship with yourself.
With over 17 years of experience in psychotherapy, I specialize in treating issues related to trauma, spiritual & religious abuse, chronic illness/ pain, eating disorders and grief & loss.
Have you been feeling lonely, disconnected or not like yourself? Maybe there are issues from the past that you haven't dealt with that you would like to heal without feeling overwhelmed. Possibly you feel swept away by your emotions and don't know how to get them under control. Perhaps you are feeling stuck, frustrated or tired. Oftentimes these issues can lead to anxiety, depression, or other mental health issues. My specialty is in helping you identify & address the root issues, develop the skills to deal with those issues, while getting in better relationship with yourself.
I am experienced in helping LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent individuals navigate life transitions, chronic illness management, gender/sexual identity concerns, anxiety, perfectionism, self-esteem, disordered eating, body image and complex trauma.
I try to weave a variety of interventions into what I hope feels like a conversation between two human beings. I understand that the therapy space can feel vulnerable and may be uncomfortable; I will work to earn your trust, get to know you as a person in the context of your life and do what I can to help you feel empowered.
I am experienced in helping LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent individuals navigate life transitions, chronic illness management, gender/sexual identity concerns, anxiety, perfectionism, self-esteem, disordered eating, body image and complex trauma.
I try to weave a variety of interventions into what I hope feels like a conversation between two human beings. I understand that the therapy space can feel vulnerable and may be uncomfortable; I will work to earn your trust, get to know you as a person in the context of your life and do what I can to help you feel empowered.
My professional strengths include a solid theoretical base, strong interpersonal skills and a thorough understanding of human behavior. Intelligence, experience, humor and humanity are all qualities which make me a very effective therapist. Clients and colleagues tell me I have an unusual degree of insight. I offer my insights to help individuals generate insights of their own. I actively address a client's presenting concerns with directness and support. When appropriate, I encourage deeper examination. My experience is that client self awareness reinforced with behavioral strategies accelerate therapy,helping people achieve greater and more immediate mastery.
My professional strengths include a solid theoretical base, strong interpersonal skills and a thorough understanding of human behavior. Intelligence, experience, humor and humanity are all qualities which make me a very effective therapist. Clients and colleagues tell me I have an unusual degree of insight. I offer my insights to help individuals generate insights of their own. I actively address a client's presenting concerns with directness and support. When appropriate, I encourage deeper examination. My experience is that client self awareness reinforced with behavioral strategies accelerate therapy,helping people achieve greater and more immediate mastery.
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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.