Chronic Pain Therapists in River Oaks-Kirby-Balmoral, Memphis, TN
As a licensed psychologist for more than 35 years, I have experience in community mental health, hospital-based treatment, employee assistance programs, and as a private practitioner. My treatment approach is gentle, but straight-forward. I utilize a variety of treatment-approaches custom-tailored to what works best for you. My experience has made me comfortable with individuals from a broad spectrum of backgrounds and different cultural orientations. I enjoy working with people and have been successful in dealing with many challenging situations.
As a licensed psychologist for more than 35 years, I have experience in community mental health, hospital-based treatment, employee assistance programs, and as a private practitioner. My treatment approach is gentle, but straight-forward. I utilize a variety of treatment-approaches custom-tailored to what works best for you. My experience has made me comfortable with individuals from a broad spectrum of backgrounds and different cultural orientations. I enjoy working with people and have been successful in dealing with many challenging situations.
I help clients navigate issues such as depressive and mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, addictions, grief and prolonged grieving, chronic pain and illness, relationship struggles, body image struggles, lack of motivation, adjustment issues, and other challenges that may be interfering with your well-being.
I specialize in the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), two highly effective, evidence-based treatment approaches designed to help individuals better understand the connections between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while learning valuable, practical skills for coping and healing.
I help clients navigate issues such as depressive and mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, addictions, grief and prolonged grieving, chronic pain and illness, relationship struggles, body image struggles, lack of motivation, adjustment issues, and other challenges that may be interfering with your well-being.
I specialize in the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), two highly effective, evidence-based treatment approaches designed to help individuals better understand the connections between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while learning valuable, practical skills for coping and healing.
I am here to provide high quality service in the shortest time possible in order to help you get on with living a happy and healthy life. I have nearly 30 years experience in a wide variety of settings. My greatest strength is the ability to relate to you based on your unique needs. After a short phone call, I will help you decide if I or another professional might be a good fit for your needs.
I am here to provide high quality service in the shortest time possible in order to help you get on with living a happy and healthy life. I have nearly 30 years experience in a wide variety of settings. My greatest strength is the ability to relate to you based on your unique needs. After a short phone call, I will help you decide if I or another professional might be a good fit for your needs.
We are a group of licensed and master’s level mental health care providers who specialize in helping people navigate life’s challenges. As a group, we work together to meet individual, relationship, and family needs. Clinical specializations vary among our clinicians. Check out our website at www.plantedtherapygroup.com to learn more about our clinicians and see if we're a good fit for your needs. Let us help you connect with one of our therapists who meets your needs and is available to see you, online or in-person. As you walk along your personal growth journey, we would be honored to be a part of it.
We are a group of licensed and master’s level mental health care providers who specialize in helping people navigate life’s challenges. As a group, we work together to meet individual, relationship, and family needs. Clinical specializations vary among our clinicians. Check out our website at www.plantedtherapygroup.com to learn more about our clinicians and see if we're a good fit for your needs. Let us help you connect with one of our therapists who meets your needs and is available to see you, online or in-person. As you walk along your personal growth journey, we would be honored to be a part of it.
Dr. Abigail Gala
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD
1 Endorsed
River Oaks-Kirby-Balmoral, Memphis, TN 38120
You may feel overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in depression, burdened by grief or trauma, or unsure of who you are and where you’re going. Maybe you’re seeking clarity about ADHD or autism, or longing to feel more confident and connected. My ideal clients are teens and adults who are ready to better understand themselves, build emotional resilience, and make meaningful change. Together, we’ll explore your inner world, shift how you relate to thoughts and feelings, and help you move toward a life that feels true to you.
You may feel overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in depression, burdened by grief or trauma, or unsure of who you are and where you’re going. Maybe you’re seeking clarity about ADHD or autism, or longing to feel more confident and connected. My ideal clients are teens and adults who are ready to better understand themselves, build emotional resilience, and make meaningful change. Together, we’ll explore your inner world, shift how you relate to thoughts and feelings, and help you move toward a life that feels true to you.
Recovery Associates Group, At Southwind
Licensed Professional Counselor, DBH, LPC, MHSP, EMDR-C, ADS
3 Endorsed
River Oaks-Kirby-Balmoral, Memphis, TN 38125
Recovery Associates Group, At Southwind is a premier Behavioral Health facility. Our multidisciplinary team of providers are clinically astute and extremely skilled in a myriad of treatment modalities. In addition to Individual and Family Therapy, we offer Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for adolescents and adults. We also provide medication management, Genetic testing, RAG Insurance Plan, Neurofeedback, Art/ Music Therapy, Trauma yoga, Reiki, and Acudetox. Dr.Scherri Culp is a licensed Psychotherapist who specializes in trauma, addiction and family systems work. IFS and EMDR trained & certified.
Recovery Associates Group, At Southwind is a premier Behavioral Health facility. Our multidisciplinary team of providers are clinically astute and extremely skilled in a myriad of treatment modalities. In addition to Individual and Family Therapy, we offer Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for adolescents and adults. We also provide medication management, Genetic testing, RAG Insurance Plan, Neurofeedback, Art/ Music Therapy, Trauma yoga, Reiki, and Acudetox. Dr.Scherri Culp is a licensed Psychotherapist who specializes in trauma, addiction and family systems work. IFS and EMDR trained & certified.
Life is a test - stress, anxiety, depression and sleep problems can throw you for a loop. What will help with stress and finding yourself? Do you feel lost? Rather than taking an aimless approach, why don't you take the first step and discover your own meaning and consider tackling a specific difficulty or taking one step at a time. Are you ready to help have guidance through the small and big struggles and in life? I might just be the call for you...
Life is a test - stress, anxiety, depression and sleep problems can throw you for a loop. What will help with stress and finding yourself? Do you feel lost? Rather than taking an aimless approach, why don't you take the first step and discover your own meaning and consider tackling a specific difficulty or taking one step at a time. Are you ready to help have guidance through the small and big struggles and in life? I might just be the call for you...
We live in a day that not only allows but encourages us to grind as hard as we can. The catch is, the outcome generally presented is stress, further leading to issues like anxiety and depression. One of my main goals as a therapist is to help show perspective. I'm here to allow people to see themselves in a different light.
Sadly, for some, past and ongoing trauma makes life even more difficult. Another goal as a therapist is to create a safe space to explore the past, and though I can't make it right, we can work on a path to help you grow.
We live in a day that not only allows but encourages us to grind as hard as we can. The catch is, the outcome generally presented is stress, further leading to issues like anxiety and depression. One of my main goals as a therapist is to help show perspective. I'm here to allow people to see themselves in a different light.
Sadly, for some, past and ongoing trauma makes life even more difficult. Another goal as a therapist is to create a safe space to explore the past, and though I can't make it right, we can work on a path to help you grow.
The fact that you are seeking to connect with a therapist is a sign that you want to begin the journey of self discovery, healing, and transformation. Therapy is a process of self-exploration where you learn why you do what you do, as well as how to change behaviors. By building a therapeutic relationship, I can assist you in becoming reacquainted with your true self. With over 15 years of experience in working with adults, adolescents, families and couples, my approach has always been to meet my clients were they are and to progress at a pace that is comfortable for sustained success.
The fact that you are seeking to connect with a therapist is a sign that you want to begin the journey of self discovery, healing, and transformation. Therapy is a process of self-exploration where you learn why you do what you do, as well as how to change behaviors. By building a therapeutic relationship, I can assist you in becoming reacquainted with your true self. With over 15 years of experience in working with adults, adolescents, families and couples, my approach has always been to meet my clients were they are and to progress at a pace that is comfortable for sustained success.
A genuine, trusting relationship is the essential basis for psychological healing and growth. Within that framework, we incorporate the tools and strategies for change that seem most suited to each individual's preferences, worldview and primary concerns. We believe in partnering with individuals by combining our training in evidence-based interventions with the strengths and resources they possess to best facilitate change. We believe in addressing all areas of a person's life: emotional, physical, social, and spiritual.
A genuine, trusting relationship is the essential basis for psychological healing and growth. Within that framework, we incorporate the tools and strategies for change that seem most suited to each individual's preferences, worldview and primary concerns. We believe in partnering with individuals by combining our training in evidence-based interventions with the strengths and resources they possess to best facilitate change. We believe in addressing all areas of a person's life: emotional, physical, social, and spiritual.
Germantown Behavioral Solutions (GBS) is an outpatient practice of mental health providers and behavior analysts who serve children, adolescents, families and adults through a variety of personally tailored services and therapies.
Germantown Behavioral Solutions (GBS) is an outpatient practice of mental health providers and behavior analysts who serve children, adolescents, families and adults through a variety of personally tailored services and therapies.
I additionally work with clients with OCD, trauma/PTSD, depression, chronic pain, hypermobility and long COVID, and navigating life transitions.
My goal is to help clients live a full and meaningful life by coping healthily with stress. I integrate a flexible, person-centered approach with evidence-based practices. Specifically, I collaboratively and non-judgmentally work with clients to identify values and strengths. Together, we explore how to “open up” to difficult thoughts and emotions so we can create a more satisfying life. I use evidence-based therapies and skills, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET), as well as mindfulness/relaxation-based and trauma-informed approaches.
I additionally work with clients with OCD, trauma/PTSD, depression, chronic pain, hypermobility and long COVID, and navigating life transitions.
My goal is to help clients live a full and meaningful life by coping healthily with stress. I integrate a flexible, person-centered approach with evidence-based practices. Specifically, I collaboratively and non-judgmentally work with clients to identify values and strengths. Together, we explore how to “open up” to difficult thoughts and emotions so we can create a more satisfying life. I use evidence-based therapies and skills, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET), as well as mindfulness/relaxation-based and trauma-informed approaches.
I have experience with working with couples, and families, anxiety, stress, depression, chronic pain, changing health behaviors, substance abuse, and managing life stages. I take a whole-person approach to therapy, focusing on the mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical aspects that impact overall well-being. I work with people to align their values and behavior while increasing their capacity to manage the situations or conditions that they are experiencing. Life is an adventure and every person has their own unique story and path forward.
I have experience with working with couples, and families, anxiety, stress, depression, chronic pain, changing health behaviors, substance abuse, and managing life stages. I take a whole-person approach to therapy, focusing on the mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical aspects that impact overall well-being. I work with people to align their values and behavior while increasing their capacity to manage the situations or conditions that they are experiencing. Life is an adventure and every person has their own unique story and path forward.
Online Therapists
Certified in: Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) and Embodiment and Regulation Strategies
Do you find yourself struggling with life’s current and past stressors- relationships, life transitions, work, family? Therapy is a place to engage in growth and change by stripping away the layers to reveal your authentic self.
Certified in: Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) and Embodiment and Regulation Strategies
Do you find yourself struggling with life’s current and past stressors- relationships, life transitions, work, family? Therapy is a place to engage in growth and change by stripping away the layers to reveal your authentic self.
I am committed to helping my clients build resilience and work towards resolution and healing. I understand that mental health is a unique and personal journey for each individual, and I use a variety of modalities to create the best approach for each client. I believe in validation and curiosity in my therapeutic approach, while also helping my clients to do hard things and challenge themselves to create a more joyful and meaningful life. I work with adults, teens, children, and families, and have experience in helping individuals navigate a range of mental health concerns.
I am committed to helping my clients build resilience and work towards resolution and healing. I understand that mental health is a unique and personal journey for each individual, and I use a variety of modalities to create the best approach for each client. I believe in validation and curiosity in my therapeutic approach, while also helping my clients to do hard things and challenge themselves to create a more joyful and meaningful life. I work with adults, teens, children, and families, and have experience in helping individuals navigate a range of mental health concerns.
If you're navigating trauma, anxiety, spiritual concerns, or the emotional challenges that come with pregnancy, illness, or major life transitions, therapy can be a place to feel steadier and understood.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to turn—wanting support that feels safe, nonjudgmental, and genuinely caring. Maybe you’ve been holding things together for a long time and are ready for a space where you can finally exhale. You want to feel understood, respected, and supported as you work through challenges and move toward a life that feels more balanced and fulfilling.
If you're navigating trauma, anxiety, spiritual concerns, or the emotional challenges that come with pregnancy, illness, or major life transitions, therapy can be a place to feel steadier and understood.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to turn—wanting support that feels safe, nonjudgmental, and genuinely caring. Maybe you’ve been holding things together for a long time and are ready for a space where you can finally exhale. You want to feel understood, respected, and supported as you work through challenges and move toward a life that feels more balanced and fulfilling.
These are the main issues I can help you with Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Chronic Illness, Sexual Abuse, Self Harming and Self Esteem just to name a few.
Hello! Welcome! I am thrilled that you have found the courage and the strength to reach out to a professional. This can be exciting and overwhelming to feel that you are in need of someone. Although it can be a scary experience for some and just maybe all too familiar experience for others. I am glad you are here. There is an inkling of hope if you are here, "Hope begins Healing".
These are the main issues I can help you with Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Chronic Illness, Sexual Abuse, Self Harming and Self Esteem just to name a few.
Hello! Welcome! I am thrilled that you have found the courage and the strength to reach out to a professional. This can be exciting and overwhelming to feel that you are in need of someone. Although it can be a scary experience for some and just maybe all too familiar experience for others. I am glad you are here. There is an inkling of hope if you are here, "Hope begins Healing".
I work with a variety of different presenting concerns including anxiety, depression, intrapersonal and interpersonal struggles, and stress management. My clinical interests are in family of origin, attachment issues, and working with athletes. I work from a psychodynamic, person-centered approach and integrate different modalities based on individual need to meet you where you are at to help facilitate change and reach your goals. Through building a compassionate, authentic, and non-judgmental therapeutic relationship, my clients can feel safe and vulnerable to discuss their deepest struggles.
I work with a variety of different presenting concerns including anxiety, depression, intrapersonal and interpersonal struggles, and stress management. My clinical interests are in family of origin, attachment issues, and working with athletes. I work from a psychodynamic, person-centered approach and integrate different modalities based on individual need to meet you where you are at to help facilitate change and reach your goals. Through building a compassionate, authentic, and non-judgmental therapeutic relationship, my clients can feel safe and vulnerable to discuss their deepest struggles.
For those living with a disability or chronic illness, these challenges can feel even more intense.
II specialize in working with anxiety, OCD, PTSD, TBI, ABI, mood disorders, co-occurring conditions, caregivers, and major life transitions. As a rehabilitation counselor, I offer specialized support for individuals navigating visible/invisible disabilities, chronic illness, and autoimmune disorders, helping clients adapt while honoring lived experience.
For those living with a disability or chronic illness, these challenges can feel even more intense.
II specialize in working with anxiety, OCD, PTSD, TBI, ABI, mood disorders, co-occurring conditions, caregivers, and major life transitions. As a rehabilitation counselor, I offer specialized support for individuals navigating visible/invisible disabilities, chronic illness, and autoimmune disorders, helping clients adapt while honoring lived experience.
I am able to treat a number of emotional and behavioral problems including, but not limited to:eating disorders, smoking, sexual dysfunctions, phobias,
enhancing academic and sports performance, relief from chronic pain, regression to uncover negative behavior patterns, and memory enhancement.
With over 20 years of experience I have worked with clients from all over Memphis. Clients are motivated to change and address their issues upon the initial session. Whether a client is an adult or adolescent I treat each person who comes to my office as an individual with their own special needs. I specialize in Hypnotherapy for Stopping Smoking, Weight Loss, Stress, Anxiety, Concentration, Focus, Athletic Performance, Male and Female Sexual Dysfunction, Couples Counseling, Family Therapy, Adolescent Behavioral Therapy, ADHD Testing, and Study Coaching. For more information please feel free to contact me or check out my website: Cassiusandassociates.com
I am able to treat a number of emotional and behavioral problems including, but not limited to:eating disorders, smoking, sexual dysfunctions, phobias,
enhancing academic and sports performance, relief from chronic pain, regression to uncover negative behavior patterns, and memory enhancement.
With over 20 years of experience I have worked with clients from all over Memphis. Clients are motivated to change and address their issues upon the initial session. Whether a client is an adult or adolescent I treat each person who comes to my office as an individual with their own special needs. I specialize in Hypnotherapy for Stopping Smoking, Weight Loss, Stress, Anxiety, Concentration, Focus, Athletic Performance, Male and Female Sexual Dysfunction, Couples Counseling, Family Therapy, Adolescent Behavioral Therapy, ADHD Testing, and Study Coaching. For more information please feel free to contact me or check out my website: Cassiusandassociates.com
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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.