Chronic Pain Therapists in Austin, TX
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Sarah Pendergraft
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
We lose touch with ourselves for a variety of reasons. Sometimes the symptoms of our issues can disconnect us from ourselves, our environment, and the people we love. I help clients reconnect with who they are, what they need, and what is important to them. In sessions, I help clients work through trauma, addiction,
chronic pain
, chronic health, personal development, relationships, limiting beliefs, black-and-white thinking, judgments, and self-compassion. I also use my training as a yoga instructor to help clients cultivate mindfulness and meditation skills, which can be a critical part of the therapeutic process.
Pamela Steele
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
Primarily, I have worked in the areas of
chronic pain
, stress reduction, trauma, anger management, anxiety, depression, PTSD, abuse, family relations, and self-empowerment.
Breathe... Now breathe again. Let go of negative emotions and thoughts, and allow more of what you really, really want. No matter what obstacles are presenting in your life experience right now, we can begin an integrative journey together, with a simple breath. Feelings and emotions are true indicators to help guide you to what you want more of in life. We can focus and become more aware of choices and positive options, and ultimately remove self-limiting beliefs. We can learn to make decisions with more clarity and awareness, leading you to a more joyful and fuller life.
Eric Swanholm
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I am specially trained and have experience working with individuals with
chronic pain
conditions, inclusive of specific/generalized
pain
and migraine headaches.
I have provided evaluation and treatment for individuals who experience difficulties from the combination of psychological symptoms and chronic medical conditions. In particular, I have worked extensively with individuals experiencing both
chronic pain
(specific or generalized
chronic pain
,
fibromyalgia
, migraine headaches) and symptoms of depressive/anxiety-related disorders. I have worked extensively with individuals experiencing chronic medical conditions and personality-related disorders. Often,
chronic pain
, leads to development or worsening of psychological symptoms. Whether an individual's psychological symptoms existed prior to or developed after his or her chronic medical condition, I offer treatment toward an increase quality of life.
Delana Parker
Psychologist, Delana
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in working with adolescents, young adults and their families to help them achieve fuller, healthier and happier lives. I particularly enjoy working with adolescents and young adults coping with anxiety, depression, perfectionism,
chronic pain
, adjustment to health conditions and difficulties managing emotions.
Waitlist for new clients
Dyan Haspel-Johnson
Psychologist, PSY
Verified
Verified
I use hypnosis to treat everything from
pain
and chronic
illness
to anxiety and self-esteem.
Are you looking for greater balance and harmony in your life? I am aware of the interaction between mind, body, and spirit and how challenges to these components can be opportunities for growth, strength, and wisdom. We are all unique individuals so my approach to each person varies to suit each particular issue and patient. By focusing on your core values, I will actively help you to reach your potential. I see therapy as a collaborative process with myself here to facilitate the building of your resources and strengths to empower you.
Kelly Pastori
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
I trained in practicing therapy through a holistic, anti-oppression, social justice framework. My research is mostly regarding our bodies, as they pertain to culture, sexuality, religion, oppression and body image. I help people work through shame in regards to their body and sexuality. My commitment to this work is ongoing, both personally and professionally. In my work with clients, I have focused on anxiety, depression, abuse, trauma, spiritual development, mind/body connection, chronic
illness
, relationship issues, and identity issues concerning race, gender, and sexuality.
Robin Hendershot, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
I assist clients with: Depression/Anxiety, Life Skills (effective communication, financial literacy), LGBT issues, Healthy Relationships & Boundaries,
Chronic Pain
&
Illness
, and Grief & Loss.
Hello and welcome. I am currently accepting new patients for Individual and Couples Counseling. If you are searching for a therapist, I imagine you are experiencing some feelings of
pain
and disconnection. We all want to be loved, seen, and understood; but oftentimes in life we find ourselves engaging in unhealthy relationship patterns, unhelpful communication styles, and harmful behaviors. Therapy offers a powerful tool for growth, connection, and insight. The heart of successful therapy is the client-therapist relationship. I would be honored to speak with you about your goals to see if I can be of service to you.
Beth Garrison
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
, headaches,
chronic pain
.
My approach is practical, solution-focused and based on listening carefully to your concerns. And then, we roll up our sleeves, and work together to transform your situation. With over 20 years of experience as a psychologist, I use cognitive-behavioral therapy: I listen, I give feedback, we discuss obstacles to change and creative ways around them. We move at the pace that works for you. You may surprise yourself: a small change in perspective can sometimes transform your life.
Not accepting new clients
Gary Brothers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My specialized focus of care is with treating those struggling with
chronic pain
, chronic health conditions, physical and emotional trauma, and posttraumatic stress conditions.
First of all, I work for you. I am a hired consultant with specialized skills and expertise in certain areas with one goal...to make your life better. Often, however, getting to better takes some doing from both of us. This partnership, which is called the therapeutic relationship, is at the core of good psychotherapy. As such, I do not judge clients and do not look at things in terms of good or bad, right or wrong, should or shouldn't. Instead, I consider things in context of either constructive or destructive in moving towards the goal of making your life better in the ways you are seeking.
Waitlist for new clients
Christopher Carcamo
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work with a range of areas, from individuals, couples, and groups, focusing on subjects such as identity development, life transitions,
chronic pain
and
illness
, anxiety, depression, and many others. I hope that by working with me, you are in a position to begin exploring what's important to you in your life and navigating how to take steps in living your most full life. I tend to work with people who are highly motivated and have an idea of what they're goals for therapy are. However, if you don't have an idea, I am more than happy to help navigate those questions with you!
Waitlist for new clients
Andrea Greebon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, BCB
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I can help you if you are struggling with a mood disorder, grief and loss, parenting, job/career,
chronic pain
and other health concerns, life transitions, or low self-esteem. I want to help you see yourself in a new light. You already have the answers within yourself; I want to help you find them. You will gain awareness of self-limiting behaviors and beliefs and get more control of your thoughts and feelings so that you only keep the ones that are helpful for you.
Alicia Zappone Gostylo
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA
Verified
Verified
Do you have difficulty managing overwhelming emotions? Have you been told that you are too sensitive? Are you stuck in a
chronic pain
cycle? A lot of people struggle with overwhelming emotions, recognizing the gifts of high sensitivity, and
chronic pain
. Whether your intense emotions are rooted in genetics or trauma, you can rewire your brain to achieve better emotional control, ease, and wellness.
Daniel J Paulus
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am a health psychologist with expertise in the treatment of chronic fear/anxiety and health conditions (
pain
, substance use, etc.) I have extensive research experience (95 scientific articles and book chapters; National Institutes of Health funding) which I draw upon to provide innovative and up-to-date psychological care. My practice is rooted in scientific evidence of what works, and I stay informed on the latest treatment advancements. My goal is not for you to be in therapy forever. I want to help you learn tools so that you become your own therapist. You cannot redo your past; you can make changes now for a better future.
Shanna Willner
Counselor, MA, PMP, LPCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work with anxiety, PTS/D,
chronic pain
, medical trauma, abuse, and
illness
including insomnia, migraine, and body system issues.
I help people process and release what's old to create space for a more current and authentic way of living. My work integrates psychotherapy, bio-psychology, behavioral change, and holistic practice to support clients in living better lives. This work includes clearing old blockages as well as choosing new pathways to travel forward, Together, we use our relationship, your self-knowledge and life-knowledge, and my specialized training to move your life into something satisfying, safe, and personally rich to you.
Wendy M Crook-Abel
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
For
chronic pain
, I utilize CBT for
Chronic Pain
, as well as ACT.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist committed to helping you build a life worth living. I work with a variety of issues including recovering from trauma, coping with
chronic pain
, anxiety, depression, and learning to manage emotions. My approach is to work collaboratively with you to learn new behaviors and skills to replace ineffective patterns of behavior that are interfering in your life.
Allison Ray Benavides
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My strengths are found supporting those who feel excluded, lonely & different. I have experience w/
chronic pain
, depression, anxiety, panic, grief, suicidality & caregiver fatigue. Many share fears of being unloveable, helpless or devalued. Feelings of low self worth often hurt the most. So I have a warm, authentic & heart felt style. We'll collaborate to safely explore, identify & practice various way to soothe your
pain
- physical or emotional. My targeted methods are holistic, somatic & depth oriented. You'll learn ways to tend your inner experience - creating safer, more compassionate ways of being yourself.
Not accepting new clients
Brenda R. Henning
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
Verified
Have you been impacted by traumatic or adverse life experiences such as the family
illness
of addiction, natural disasters, chronic health conditions or other traumas?
Pain
has a purpose but suffering isn't necessary.
Not accepting new clients.... Life is a wild ride with the unpredictability of relationships and health experiences. Wherever you are on your journey, I commit to joining it with compassion and honesty. If you choose, you can explore mind-body integrative and hypnosis tools so you can experience a greater sense of relaxation, well-being, and confidence. Or you can just talk. That's okay, too. Whatever tools you choose to use, I am here to help you find what works for you. "When you feel you are out of options, remember there's still the road not taken."
Lawanda Ford-Johnson
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Do you want to heal from past hurt/trauma? Are you wanting to deal with current emotional distress such as anxiety, depression, panic attacks? Do you desire to feel empowered to evolve into your full potential? As a licensed psychologist, I help clients navigate through life transitions and stressors such as
chronic pain
, work-related stress, or caregiver burn out. I utilize evidenced-based approaches to steer clients in the direction of hope and healing and provide an opportunity for growth in a safe environment!
Emily (Holden) Belcher
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
I have a special passion for helping those suffering from trauma,
chronic pain
, and eating disorders.
It is my strong belief that my role as a therapist is to create a safe and nonjudgmental setting for each client where they can explore their inner selves, life experiences, and values to actualize their goals and hopes for their lives. I work in a collaborative way to assist clients in safely exploring and processing difficult thoughts, feelings, and experiences. This process is specifically tailored to the unique needs of each individual and how they wish to show up in their lives. I am committed to creating a setting where people of all cultures and backgrounds are treated with dignity, respect, and compassion.
Lisa Z Warren
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I work with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, sleep problems,
chronic pain
, and serious mental
illness
. I am here to support you or your loved one on the journey to health and provide you with tools and strategies to help you weather personal, professional, and parenting storms, whether through therapy or a thorough psychological assessment. I am currently taking clients age 16 and up. All services are for people of any sexual orientation and at all points on the gender spectrum. Psychological evaluation offered in person including pre-surgical assessment for those seeking gender-affirming procedures.
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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.