Chronic Pain Therapists in San Antonio, TX
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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.
Javier (Javi) Villanueva
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I hope you will research our website where you will find more information about my associates and myself, as well as free resources pertaining to
pain
, insomnia and anxiety, and a full, thorough description of how we can help you.
First, thank you so much for taking the time to view my page. I know you have many options, and your time is meaningful. I believe you care about quality. You want someone to provide care for yourself or your loved one, someone you feel comfortable with, someone you can come to trust. My approach to treatment is twofold: address the symptoms of distress, and seek resolution for the root cause of that distress. By helping me understand your life conditions, we can create your path to both immediate and lasting relief.
Cheryl Wright
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC
Verified
Verified
The decision to seek therapy is difficult and personal. Not knowing all the answers to your life questions is natural. Often, people choose therapy during times of stress, discomfort, chaos, and emotional
pain
. It may also be when you are ready for changes or growth to happen in your life. I believe that within every individual lies the ability to overcome, learn, and preserver through the concerns that brought them to therapy.
Yvonne Tejeda
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, PLLC, RYT200
Verified
Verified
Hello, I’m a licensed therapist in SA & Spring Branch TX, specialized in treating trauma, PTSD, anxiety disorders, and
chronic pain
. I use evidence-based treatment modalities such as EMDR or TF-CBT, somatic psychotherapy for body regulation and reconnection of mind and body. I’m a Hatha yoga certified teacher, an original yoga practiced thousands of years ago that has transformed human beings to transcend to higher states of consciousness, releasing mental, emotional and physical
illness
and daily stressors in order to return to original state of wellness and inner peace.
Michael Gambuti
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
Life is unfair and unkind at times. Situations can feel overwhelming and unbearable. Through counseling we can help learn the tools needed to better deal with what life can throw at us and develop the virtue of Fortitude. Children, Adolescents, Adults and Families deserve to feel better and enjoy all that life has to offer. I would be honored to join you in this journey.
Fortitude: strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear
pain
or adversity with courage.
Dena Willeford
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
I specialize in anxiety, depression, grief, chronic
illness
, life circumstances, and other mental health issues.
Sometimes we can feel like we are struggling in life, not fulfilling our purpose, or are unhappy with current circumstances. Through our counseling journey, I will walk alongside of you to find what's impeding your happiness, gratification, purpose, and well-being. We will determine what is interfering with your goals and establish a practical strategy to attaining them. In a welcoming and judge-free environment, we will look at the challenges you face, your thoughts and ideas surrounding your circumstances, and the feelings that you are experiencing. We will use open and honest communication throughout our counseling journey.
Genevieve Martinez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
Verified
She has experience working with individuals living with
chronic pain
, opioid dependency, and/or other forms of substance dependency.
Genevieve Martinez is a Licensed Professional counselor with over three years of counseling related experience. She has obtained her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at The University of Texas at San Antonio and Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Genevieve is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Texas (License 81221). She utilizes an integrative approach in efforts to tailor to the therapeutic needs and goals of the individual.
Wild Courage Counseling, PLLC.
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCDC, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Howdy and welcome to Wild Courage Counseling. My name is Mandy Randall. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC), and trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), an evidenced based therapy used in treating PTSD, trauma, depression, anxiety, and other distressing life events. I specialize in working with adult women struggling with distressing life events, such as trauma, anxiety, depression, suicidality, self-harm,
chronic pain
, care giving duties, and neurodiverse differences.
Dr. Diana Sanchez Lira
Psychologist, PhD, MA
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I see people who have been unable to live their potential because they continue to carry the
pain
of their past and/or live in unhealthy relationships. If that sounds like you I can help you process your trauma, get healthy and rewrite your future to more fully live your potential. Therapy with me is based on building a strong relationship where I support you through change with compassion, tough feedback, science and some humor (we ALL need that in life). I see working adults (i.e. PhDs, managers, working parents, etc). I incorporate spirituality principles when it fits with my client's cultural viewpoint.
Bioenergetic Healing Psychotherapist
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CHT
Verified
Verified
The source of all
illness
is hidden in the subconscious mind which stores all manner of distortions about the self.
My role in psychotherapy is simple. I work as a guide to help lead clients from 3rd dimensional consciousness to new levels of awareness. With the support of my guiding system and those of my clients', I act as a conduit to bring the information and energies that are needed in that point in time for the client's highest good. My approach is spiritual and energy psychology. It is based on the premise that all
illness
is mental
illness
and all healing must begin in psychotherapy.
Waitlist for new clients
Jim Toombs
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR
Verified
Verified
Emotional
pain
... sucks. I can help your
pain
. All therapists use the same basic tools. So do I and I do some things not everyone does. PTSD responds very well to EMDR. I have been using it since 1993, so early that Francine Shapiro, the creator of EMDR, trained me herself. In addition I have trauma training from the Ross Institute. Colin Ross is arguably the expert on treating the consequences of trauma including DID and other dissociative disorders. In addition, my basic training is Marriage and Family so I excel in relationships. But memories cause most of our problems.
Colleen Ann McDonald
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
While I use talk therapy with adults, I find that a playful approach to change soothes emotional
pain
.
You want to see your child joyous as she experiences success through focused work. You care deeply for your partner, and know that with a little help that this caring can manifest as the strong and healthy relationship you both desire. You're ready to put insomnia in the past, and re-engage with all the people and activities that are central to your happiness. It's time to develop the kind of relationships you deserve, but you don't know where to start. I'm honored to provide the guidance and support you need to reach the goal you have in mind.
Angie Gurno
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I am trained as a Rapid Resolution Therapy Practitioner, in Emotional
Pain
Intervention and also in Brain Based Hypnotherapy.
Have you tried traditional talk therapy and are looking for a more solution focused approach? Maybe you are just interested in your thoughts and feelings making more sense for you and NOT having to wait around for weeks to get an appointment. I am excited to work with those who are looking for real and lasting change and ways to clear out feelings such as anxiety, worry or reactions to past events. I provide knowledge and skills to understand how mind works and to begin feeling lighter, clearer and more focused immediately. Due to the accelerated nature of my counseling, I am usually able to offer openings within 7-10 days.
Johanna Becho Psychotherapy PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
This may be a season of transition,
pain
, discovery, chaos, decision-making, loss, or rebuilding.
“No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it is not the same river, and he is not the same man.” Heraclitus
Arthur Gaylian Kirby II
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS MDIV, LPC(S) , LMFT(S)
Verified
Verified
Life experience has taught me to understand mental
illness
, bipolar mood disorder, other mood disorders, personality disorders, abuse victims of multiple sources, attachment disorders, sick and healthy religion and spiritually.
My job is to help people live happier lives. My office is a continuing education service for all who enter. The goal for me, and hopefully for the person I am working with, is to learn from each other through the change agent of conversation. After 40 years of experience my belief is that humans never really change until what they have does not work anymore, is broken, and gone. Thus change begins with loss, some small and some life ending. At these moments of transition, learning how to let go is the lesson, whether we like it or not. Whatever big change you are going through, positive or negative begins with an ending.
Moving Forward Christian Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hello, My career began working with severely mentally clients, I then went on to work with children and adults suffering with mental
illness
due to
chronic pain
, PTSD, anxiety and depression.
No problem is too big or small, there is nothing you can say or do that has not been said or done before, so call, I would love to help you through.
Laura Kotlowski
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC, NCC, CCTP, EMDR
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I feel privileged & blessed to witness clients' change processes. I seek to use therapy modalities that work best for individualized client care, & I am grateful to serve in settings that align perfectly with my beliefs in achieving recovery. I am humbled to witness the healing that occurs in therapy where there was previously confusion,
pain
, & hopelessness. It is my life's passion to support & encourage others.
Karen D. Lee, MA, LPC, Ed.D.
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EdD
Verified
Verified
We all have an innate goodness, natural spontaneity and potential. We tend to disconnect from it in response to painful experiences. It is a natural, even genetic program, to want happiness and joy in life. The frantic attempt to numb or avoid
pain
,results in denial of joy and natural spontaneity. My commitment as a therapist is facilitation of healing and transformation towards joy and connection. I use a Holistic approach, seek authenticity, and believe that each person's uniqueness can bring inner peace, extend to family, and enhance relationships. The happiness we generate extends to others and then returns.
Alicia Acosta
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCDC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in helping clients with their Mental Health needs, Trauma, Substance Abuse, grief & loss, and relationship issues. I have found many concerns brought to therapy can be a result of unresolved
pain
or unhealthy copings strategies from the past. With my various therapeutic trainings I am able to assist clients in finding the best pathway for their needs.
Russel L Thompson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I am a psychologist in a group of mental health clinicians. I have a PhD in psychology and have been licensed since 2003. My colleagues and I provide neuropsychological and psychological assessment and psychotherapy. Neuropsychological assessments help people with memory, attention, and learning problems. Psychological assessments are available for pre-surgical evaluations for medical treatments including spinal cord stimulators
pain
management, bariatric weight loss, and seizure control. My therapy roster is small and is focused on long-term, insight-oriented work. You can learn more about me and my colleagues at www.sa-mh.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.