Chronic Pain Therapists in Seattle, WA
We may not choose the pain that comes our way, but we can choose how we respond.
I am serious about my commitment to offer you the best tools and resources available. I will partner with you to work through the struggles that stand in your way and experience God’s peace in your life. Using evidence-based therapies, and God’s Word as an anchor, we will strengthen your resilience and create new tools that work for you.
We may not choose the pain that comes our way, but we can choose how we respond.
I am serious about my commitment to offer you the best tools and resources available. I will partner with you to work through the struggles that stand in your way and experience God’s peace in your life. Using evidence-based therapies, and God’s Word as an anchor, we will strengthen your resilience and create new tools that work for you.
When chronic pain is stealing your life - take it back with tools that work!
Environment and history matter. If your ACEs score is 4+ and you’re living with chronic symptoms of pain, insomnia or illness along with anxiety, depression or grief, this therapy is for YOU! Stop your suffering! Contact me now to set up a 10-minute consult. Together, we will determine a course of action that works for your symptoms and your schedule.
When chronic pain is stealing your life - take it back with tools that work!
Environment and history matter. If your ACEs score is 4+ and you’re living with chronic symptoms of pain, insomnia or illness along with anxiety, depression or grief, this therapy is for YOU! Stop your suffering! Contact me now to set up a 10-minute consult. Together, we will determine a course of action that works for your symptoms and your schedule.
Hannah King
Mental Health Counselor Associate, LMHCA
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I offer compassionate, strengths-based counseling for adults and adolescents in need of support navigating the complexities of chronic pain, chronic illness, and neurodivergence.
My style is non-judgmental, creative, and genuine, guided by person-centered and existential theory. I use a collaborative approach, tailored to your individual needs. I draw from an eclectic mix of therapeutic modalities, including ACT, EMDR, and Somatic Therapy. My approach emphasizes self-compassion and embracing your authenticity.
I offer compassionate, strengths-based counseling for adults and adolescents in need of support navigating the complexities of chronic pain, chronic illness, and neurodivergence.
My style is non-judgmental, creative, and genuine, guided by person-centered and existential theory. I use a collaborative approach, tailored to your individual needs. I draw from an eclectic mix of therapeutic modalities, including ACT, EMDR, and Somatic Therapy. My approach emphasizes self-compassion and embracing your authenticity.
Therapy is an opportunity to explore your unique life story. Together, we will cultivate awareness around your thought and behavioral patterns, and understand your emotions as they manifest in situations and relationships to promote understanding and clarity, and ultimately healing and wholeness. My approach is primarily analytical and depth oriented, and Jungian-informed. I also incorporate CBT, mindfulness, ACT and DBT skills builfing. Together, within the space of a safe and compassionate relationship, we can explore your life journey with expansiveness as you move towards meaning and connection.
Therapy is an opportunity to explore your unique life story. Together, we will cultivate awareness around your thought and behavioral patterns, and understand your emotions as they manifest in situations and relationships to promote understanding and clarity, and ultimately healing and wholeness. My approach is primarily analytical and depth oriented, and Jungian-informed. I also incorporate CBT, mindfulness, ACT and DBT skills builfing. Together, within the space of a safe and compassionate relationship, we can explore your life journey with expansiveness as you move towards meaning and connection.
Maybe you feel like your pain is controlling you or you're feeling isolated and stuck.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate under the supervision of a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Clinical Supervisor. I have worked in a variety of clinical settings and levels of care. I specialize in chronic pain & illness and have experience with anxiety, panic, trauma, over-controlled coping, and other behavioral patterns and concerns.
Maybe you feel like your pain is controlling you or you're feeling isolated and stuck.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate under the supervision of a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Clinical Supervisor. I have worked in a variety of clinical settings and levels of care. I specialize in chronic pain & illness and have experience with anxiety, panic, trauma, over-controlled coping, and other behavioral patterns and concerns.
Vanessa Wall, a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in neurorehabilitation and chronic pain.
I provide evidence-based therapy such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness-based Therapies, and Clinical Hypnosis for adults experiencing chronic pain, anxiety, depression, attention difficulties, adjustment stress associated with new or chronic injury or diagnosis, and sleep concerns.
Vanessa Wall, a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in neurorehabilitation and chronic pain.
I provide evidence-based therapy such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness-based Therapies, and Clinical Hypnosis for adults experiencing chronic pain, anxiety, depression, attention difficulties, adjustment stress associated with new or chronic injury or diagnosis, and sleep concerns.
I specialize in working with adolescent identity issues, anxiety, depression, attachment problems, interpersonal communication, intimacy issues, relational trauma, & chronic physical illness, especially Type 1 diabetes.
My approach to therapy is relational, psychodynamic and humanistic. I view the counseling process as a collaborative and empathic relationship of communication, investigation, exploration, reflection and insight.
I believe it is the therapeutic relationship itself that is most important in creating the conditions for the deep exploratory work of psychotherapy, and discovering the possibility of self transformation.
I specialize in working with adolescent identity issues, anxiety, depression, attachment problems, interpersonal communication, intimacy issues, relational trauma, & chronic physical illness, especially Type 1 diabetes.
My approach to therapy is relational, psychodynamic and humanistic. I view the counseling process as a collaborative and empathic relationship of communication, investigation, exploration, reflection and insight.
I believe it is the therapeutic relationship itself that is most important in creating the conditions for the deep exploratory work of psychotherapy, and discovering the possibility of self transformation.
I have had specialized training and years of work experience in the areas of scute and chronic illness, bereavement, and all aspects of adoption--domestic/international.
I am a licensed clinical social worker (with a doctorate from Columbia University) with over 40 years of practice experience with children, families, couples, and adults. My approach to our work is "psychodynamic" and I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship. I am open to consultation, crisis intervention, short term therapy, and more intensive, insight oriented treatment. The "ideal client" is the one who is willing to work hard. So am I!
I have had specialized training and years of work experience in the areas of scute and chronic illness, bereavement, and all aspects of adoption--domestic/international.
I am a licensed clinical social worker (with a doctorate from Columbia University) with over 40 years of practice experience with children, families, couples, and adults. My approach to our work is "psychodynamic" and I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship. I am open to consultation, crisis intervention, short term therapy, and more intensive, insight oriented treatment. The "ideal client" is the one who is willing to work hard. So am I!
Are you unable to shake anxious or depressed feelings? Are your personal relationships less than ideal? Would you like to be happier? Sometimes it's difficult for us to see the patterns that keep us stuck. I will listen with compassion and acceptance, and together we will unravel your experiences and make sense of your story. Using talk therapy and newer, innovative therapies it is possible to let go of thinking and behavior patterns that keep you from feeling joy. It's time to start enjoying your life.
Are you unable to shake anxious or depressed feelings? Are your personal relationships less than ideal? Would you like to be happier? Sometimes it's difficult for us to see the patterns that keep us stuck. I will listen with compassion and acceptance, and together we will unravel your experiences and make sense of your story. Using talk therapy and newer, innovative therapies it is possible to let go of thinking and behavior patterns that keep you from feeling joy. It's time to start enjoying your life.
I work with survivors of trauma and abuse, those suffering from chronic pain or chronic illness, the LGBTQIA+ and Neurodivergent community.
I hope to be a lighthouse for you, offering a safe space to aid you in navigating the season of life you are in. Counseling is not one-size-fits-all. I believe utilizing various approaches and techniques to best fit everyone. My main focuses are CBT, ACT and Person-Centered Therapy, with an emphasis on strength-based counseling and inner child healing.
I work with survivors of trauma and abuse, those suffering from chronic pain or chronic illness, the LGBTQIA+ and Neurodivergent community.
I hope to be a lighthouse for you, offering a safe space to aid you in navigating the season of life you are in. Counseling is not one-size-fits-all. I believe utilizing various approaches and techniques to best fit everyone. My main focuses are CBT, ACT and Person-Centered Therapy, with an emphasis on strength-based counseling and inner child healing.
Megan Wilson
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate , LMHCA, NBC-HWC
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98103
I’m passionate about helping queer, neurodiverse adults reconnect with
their bodies and emotions as a way to process trauma and grief, find fulfillment living with
chronic pain and/or illnesses, and live an authentic life in alignment with their values.
Seeking therapy requires courage and the willingness to be vulnerable. I believe that everyone has the ability within themselves to make changes to live a thriving life. My hope is to co-create a healing space in which my clients feel seen, heard, and supported so that they are empowered to take steps toward the life they desire. I strive to provide a safe and inclusive environment where all identities and backgrounds feel welcome - it’s a privilege to hear the life stories and experiences of my clients. Life can be challenging and confusing, however, it is possible to live with more peace and less suffering.
I’m passionate about helping queer, neurodiverse adults reconnect with
their bodies and emotions as a way to process trauma and grief, find fulfillment living with
chronic pain and/or illnesses, and live an authentic life in alignment with their values.
Seeking therapy requires courage and the willingness to be vulnerable. I believe that everyone has the ability within themselves to make changes to live a thriving life. My hope is to co-create a healing space in which my clients feel seen, heard, and supported so that they are empowered to take steps toward the life they desire. I strive to provide a safe and inclusive environment where all identities and backgrounds feel welcome - it’s a privilege to hear the life stories and experiences of my clients. Life can be challenging and confusing, however, it is possible to live with more peace and less suffering.
Whether in the grip of anxiety, the weight of depression, the aftermath of trauma, or the challenges of ADHD, it can be overwhelming. You may long for clarity, emotional stability, and stronger relationships, but struggle to find the way forward. Here, you will be heard, supported, and understood in a space that honors your values. Therapy isn’t just about symptom relief; it’s about lasting change, deeper self-awareness, and discovering your strength. You deserve to feel empowered, confident, and connected to yourself and the world around you
Whether in the grip of anxiety, the weight of depression, the aftermath of trauma, or the challenges of ADHD, it can be overwhelming. You may long for clarity, emotional stability, and stronger relationships, but struggle to find the way forward. Here, you will be heard, supported, and understood in a space that honors your values. Therapy isn’t just about symptom relief; it’s about lasting change, deeper self-awareness, and discovering your strength. You deserve to feel empowered, confident, and connected to yourself and the world around you
I also treat moral pain, or the distress felt when one's actions or circumstances are not aligned with one's values.
In therapy I reconnect people with their bodily experience as the basis for meaningful dialogue. Committed to being an ally and haven, I am aware that chronic micro aggressions to systemic oppression can itself cause mental illness. When working with couples I teach skills for relational repair, fostering communication, intimacy, and mutual respect.
I also treat moral pain, or the distress felt when one's actions or circumstances are not aligned with one's values.
In therapy I reconnect people with their bodily experience as the basis for meaningful dialogue. Committed to being an ally and haven, I am aware that chronic micro aggressions to systemic oppression can itself cause mental illness. When working with couples I teach skills for relational repair, fostering communication, intimacy, and mutual respect.
Whether you’re experiencing stress, anxiety, grief, insomnia, chronic pain, substance use, or other issues, I am confident that we can find a path forward together.
While I specialize in mindfulness therapy, I am also trained in a wide range of other evidenced-based approaches, from acceptance commitment therapy to cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and clinical hypnotherapy, and have helped many people learn and refine tools that create more flexibility, balance, and resilience in their lives.
Whether you’re experiencing stress, anxiety, grief, insomnia, chronic pain, substance use, or other issues, I am confident that we can find a path forward together.
While I specialize in mindfulness therapy, I am also trained in a wide range of other evidenced-based approaches, from acceptance commitment therapy to cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and clinical hypnotherapy, and have helped many people learn and refine tools that create more flexibility, balance, and resilience in their lives.
Hello, I am the owner and Supervisor at Creative Expressions Therapy and I have current availability (Updated November 2025). I believe the therapeutic relationship is invaluable. The systems we currently exist in, perpetuate dispiriting degrees of privilege and oppression for different bodies, which significantly impact how we relate to our selves and our community. I will support you in navigating these systems, to gain insight into the impact it has had, and identify ways to build up and protect your sense of self and improve your relationships. I value humor, equity, creativity, authenticity, and honesty in my work with clients.
Hello, I am the owner and Supervisor at Creative Expressions Therapy and I have current availability (Updated November 2025). I believe the therapeutic relationship is invaluable. The systems we currently exist in, perpetuate dispiriting degrees of privilege and oppression for different bodies, which significantly impact how we relate to our selves and our community. I will support you in navigating these systems, to gain insight into the impact it has had, and identify ways to build up and protect your sense of self and improve your relationships. I value humor, equity, creativity, authenticity, and honesty in my work with clients.
I also have a sub-specialty in the treatment of chronic pain.
November 2024 –New Practice Location – See Address North Seattle Practice is primarily full (few AM times, none after school). AM available for COGnitive (dementia; adhd; learning) & Autism Evaluations. I am one of a dozen Board Certified Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychologists in Washington. I specialize in working on the types of thoughts, feelings and actions that can help us ... or alternatively are creating problems in our lives. I would utilize evidence based approaches proven to work, & tailor those to the unique & individual situation going on in your life, working toward solutions that make things run more smoothly.
I also have a sub-specialty in the treatment of chronic pain.
November 2024 –New Practice Location – See Address North Seattle Practice is primarily full (few AM times, none after school). AM available for COGnitive (dementia; adhd; learning) & Autism Evaluations. I am one of a dozen Board Certified Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychologists in Washington. I specialize in working on the types of thoughts, feelings and actions that can help us ... or alternatively are creating problems in our lives. I would utilize evidence based approaches proven to work, & tailor those to the unique & individual situation going on in your life, working toward solutions that make things run more smoothly.
I am trained in Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFCT)
I’ve been told that I’m the therapist for people who aren’t comfortable with the idea of seeing a therapist. I will speak with you in normal language like a regular person and we’ll do the work of therapy. I’m also down-to-earth, direct, and a lover of music, photography, and laughter.
I am trained in Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFCT)
I’ve been told that I’m the therapist for people who aren’t comfortable with the idea of seeing a therapist. I will speak with you in normal language like a regular person and we’ll do the work of therapy. I’m also down-to-earth, direct, and a lover of music, photography, and laughter.
I treat chronic pain and many of the challenges that come with it including depression, anxiety, and insomnia.
The treatments I provide include: CBT- Chronic Pain, CBT-Insomnia, CBT for depression and anxiety, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Prolonged Exposure. Progress can often be made in 3-6 months, however I can also provide care over a longer period to help you maintain the gains you make.
I treat chronic pain and many of the challenges that come with it including depression, anxiety, and insomnia.
The treatments I provide include: CBT- Chronic Pain, CBT-Insomnia, CBT for depression and anxiety, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Prolonged Exposure. Progress can often be made in 3-6 months, however I can also provide care over a longer period to help you maintain the gains you make.
The Glory of God is a human being fully alive". -Saint Irenaeus As a clinician, I work with individuals struggling with a variety of issues and ailments. I believe that most recurring mental and emotional struggles are actually indicators of larger issues in need of resolution. In our work together we will both engage the symptoms you are experiencing AND trace their historical connections so that you can access a more transformative and holistic healing.
The Glory of God is a human being fully alive". -Saint Irenaeus As a clinician, I work with individuals struggling with a variety of issues and ailments. I believe that most recurring mental and emotional struggles are actually indicators of larger issues in need of resolution. In our work together we will both engage the symptoms you are experiencing AND trace their historical connections so that you can access a more transformative and holistic healing.
Common Issues I treat: chronic pain, long-term illness, anxiety, stress, life transitions, grief/loss
In our work, we’ll identify the patterns keeping you stuck and develop realistic tools to help you feel more steady, capable, and in control.
Common Issues I treat: chronic pain, long-term illness, anxiety, stress, life transitions, grief/loss
In our work, we’ll identify the patterns keeping you stuck and develop realistic tools to help you feel more steady, capable, and in control.
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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.