Chronic Pain Therapists in Seattle, WA

I offer a welcoming space to explore how disorienting transitions, loss, intense challenges and illnesses can hold within them the possibility for profound personal transformation, renewed vitality, and deeper connections. It was my own journey with chronic illness that began in my twenties that evolved into a calling to support others in their healing. Since 2008, I have worked as a licensed naturopathic physician, health coach, author, educator, and now mental health counselor. My personal and professional experiences have engendered an embodied compassion and humility for the ways in which life can bring us to our knees.
I offer a welcoming space to explore how disorienting transitions, loss, intense challenges and illnesses can hold within them the possibility for profound personal transformation, renewed vitality, and deeper connections. It was my own journey with chronic illness that began in my twenties that evolved into a calling to support others in their healing. Since 2008, I have worked as a licensed naturopathic physician, health coach, author, educator, and now mental health counselor. My personal and professional experiences have engendered an embodied compassion and humility for the ways in which life can bring us to our knees.

Alana Hartman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I am passionate about accompanying individuals into the depths of emotional discomfort and suffering, identifying strategies to provide relief, and creating the necessary space to explore the patterns and connections that may be revealed by moving through, rather than avoiding, our pain.
As a therapist I’m drawn to those places of breakdown that so often have the potential to become breakthroughs. Usually these are discovered in the midst of broader life-cycle transitions, moments of grief and loss, seasons of depression or anxiety, or in response to the myriad of social and cultural pressures we face. These experiences can be disorienting, frightening and isolating, but with the support of a trusted companion to help us face the journey they can also reveal our own innate wisdom and strength and serve as the gateway to deeper healing and wholeness.
I am passionate about accompanying individuals into the depths of emotional discomfort and suffering, identifying strategies to provide relief, and creating the necessary space to explore the patterns and connections that may be revealed by moving through, rather than avoiding, our pain.
As a therapist I’m drawn to those places of breakdown that so often have the potential to become breakthroughs. Usually these are discovered in the midst of broader life-cycle transitions, moments of grief and loss, seasons of depression or anxiety, or in response to the myriad of social and cultural pressures we face. These experiences can be disorienting, frightening and isolating, but with the support of a trusted companion to help us face the journey they can also reveal our own innate wisdom and strength and serve as the gateway to deeper healing and wholeness.

I have experience working with those in the queer community, those who are neurodivergent, those with chronic illness/ pain, and those who are starting to unpack childhood trauma.
“There is no standard normal. Normal is subjective. There are seven billion versions of normal on this planet.” - Matt Haig. So very often, we find ourselves facing the word "should". Who "should" I be, where in life "should" I be, what "should" I be able to do. Whether you are just learning who you are for the first time, or are in a place of transition in your life, the process can be very difficult and can often leave us feeling isolated, alone, misunderstood, and in the need of support.
I have experience working with those in the queer community, those who are neurodivergent, those with chronic illness/ pain, and those who are starting to unpack childhood trauma.
“There is no standard normal. Normal is subjective. There are seven billion versions of normal on this planet.” - Matt Haig. So very often, we find ourselves facing the word "should". Who "should" I be, where in life "should" I be, what "should" I be able to do. Whether you are just learning who you are for the first time, or are in a place of transition in your life, the process can be very difficult and can often leave us feeling isolated, alone, misunderstood, and in the need of support.

My name is Winter (they/them). I am a master’s level intern, and I will graduate in August 2024 with a degree in Rehabilitation Counseling. I identify as Queer (transgender, nonbinary, graysexual, bisexual, and polyamorous), fat, white, neurodivergent, and chronically ill and disabled. I am excited to work with members of all ages of the LGBTQ community, especially transgender clients, as well as those who have experienced complex trauma or medical trauma, and those navigating life with disability and/or chronic illness.
My name is Winter (they/them). I am a master’s level intern, and I will graduate in August 2024 with a degree in Rehabilitation Counseling. I identify as Queer (transgender, nonbinary, graysexual, bisexual, and polyamorous), fat, white, neurodivergent, and chronically ill and disabled. I am excited to work with members of all ages of the LGBTQ community, especially transgender clients, as well as those who have experienced complex trauma or medical trauma, and those navigating life with disability and/or chronic illness.

It is my passion to develop a genuine relationship with my clients where we can safely have difficult conversations, have and resolve conflicts, and experience your authentic self, including your pain.
I have experience supporting all sorts of clients and love the work that I do. My ideal client is someone exploring identity expansion. I have experience with new and fluid members in the LGBTQ+ community, as well as exploring religious trauma and spiritual curiosity. Using inherent strengths and resiliency built into your experience, I hope to help empower you in your journey, while also listening and caring for your body and its needs. I am also well acquainted with brain injuries and resulting life changes, and in helping folks navigate, grieve, and empower themselves in changing levels of functionality and accommodations.
It is my passion to develop a genuine relationship with my clients where we can safely have difficult conversations, have and resolve conflicts, and experience your authentic self, including your pain.
I have experience supporting all sorts of clients and love the work that I do. My ideal client is someone exploring identity expansion. I have experience with new and fluid members in the LGBTQ+ community, as well as exploring religious trauma and spiritual curiosity. Using inherent strengths and resiliency built into your experience, I hope to help empower you in your journey, while also listening and caring for your body and its needs. I am also well acquainted with brain injuries and resulting life changes, and in helping folks navigate, grieve, and empower themselves in changing levels of functionality and accommodations.

Are you an adult that is experiencing disordered eating/Eating Disorder and ADHD and are wanting help? Supporting people who have this overlap is my specialty! I also successfully assist parents with ADHD or have ADHDers at home. Additionally, I successfully support people that experience Anxiety, Body Dysmorphia, Negative Body Image, Depression, Low Self-Worth, Chronic Pain/ Illness, Auto-immunities, Invisible Differences, Nuerodiversities, and Highly Sensitive People (HSP). I believe in Body Respect and am HAES & Intuitive Eating aligned/flexible.
Are you an adult that is experiencing disordered eating/Eating Disorder and ADHD and are wanting help? Supporting people who have this overlap is my specialty! I also successfully assist parents with ADHD or have ADHDers at home. Additionally, I successfully support people that experience Anxiety, Body Dysmorphia, Negative Body Image, Depression, Low Self-Worth, Chronic Pain/ Illness, Auto-immunities, Invisible Differences, Nuerodiversities, and Highly Sensitive People (HSP). I believe in Body Respect and am HAES & Intuitive Eating aligned/flexible.

Currently Taking New Clients. I understand you are looking for help and this is the first step to healing your life. I specialize in working with couples, as well as adult individuals struggling with addiction. I see you as a whole person and am mindful of the pain you have experienced and get there are many ways to recovery. In my work with substance abuse I understand the feelings that come along with the burden of addiction. Will I be accepted; am I enough to be loved; do I belong? These are normal questions for most people suffering and questioning addiction. I create safety to help explore these questions.
Currently Taking New Clients. I understand you are looking for help and this is the first step to healing your life. I specialize in working with couples, as well as adult individuals struggling with addiction. I see you as a whole person and am mindful of the pain you have experienced and get there are many ways to recovery. In my work with substance abuse I understand the feelings that come along with the burden of addiction. Will I be accepted; am I enough to be loved; do I belong? These are normal questions for most people suffering and questioning addiction. I create safety to help explore these questions.

My counseling approach prioritizes the uniqueness of the individual, focusing beyond pain & trauma, inviting an honest exploration into your story.
Struggling with difficulties from your childhood or from recent past experiences? Feeling overwhelmed and needing new perspectives? Have uncomfortable experiences that seem to linger, impacting your emotional or physical well-being? Are you seeking ways to develop authenticity in your life and experience more confidence in your relationships? In this space we collaborate, exploring new ways to step into being "fully human", instead of pretending through the discomforts that life has to offer. I look forward to connecting with you soon. Feel free to email me to get set up with a free video consultation.
My counseling approach prioritizes the uniqueness of the individual, focusing beyond pain & trauma, inviting an honest exploration into your story.
Struggling with difficulties from your childhood or from recent past experiences? Feeling overwhelmed and needing new perspectives? Have uncomfortable experiences that seem to linger, impacting your emotional or physical well-being? Are you seeking ways to develop authenticity in your life and experience more confidence in your relationships? In this space we collaborate, exploring new ways to step into being "fully human", instead of pretending through the discomforts that life has to offer. I look forward to connecting with you soon. Feel free to email me to get set up with a free video consultation.

I offer holistic client-centered psychotherapy to individuals and couples with: Conflict in relationships, feelings of disconnection, social anxiety, depression, low-self-esteem, lack of motivation or satisfaction, postpartum depression and anxiety, excessive worry, generalized anxiety, memory loss, cognitive impairment, dementia, difficult life transitions, grief and loss, chronic medical conditions and pain, substance and behavioral addictions, unwanted habits, and caregiver stress and burnout. I have a passion for social justice, equality and offer affirmative psychotherapy for those identifying within the LGBTQIA community.
I offer holistic client-centered psychotherapy to individuals and couples with: Conflict in relationships, feelings of disconnection, social anxiety, depression, low-self-esteem, lack of motivation or satisfaction, postpartum depression and anxiety, excessive worry, generalized anxiety, memory loss, cognitive impairment, dementia, difficult life transitions, grief and loss, chronic medical conditions and pain, substance and behavioral addictions, unwanted habits, and caregiver stress and burnout. I have a passion for social justice, equality and offer affirmative psychotherapy for those identifying within the LGBTQIA community.

The goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.
Hypnosis is a powerful tool that can transform your life! I've been a WA State Licensed Hypnotherapist and Board Certified Hypnotist for well over thirty years. I have helped thousands of individuals change their lives by connecting them with the power lying dormant within their subconscious mind. My mission is, to listen to you, so that I have a thorough understanding of exactly what your needs are. Then to help you overcome any obstacle that is blocking your well-being, happiness, and success using hypnotherapy. The question most commonly asked is, can I be hypnotized. The answer is always, you already are.
The goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.
Hypnosis is a powerful tool that can transform your life! I've been a WA State Licensed Hypnotherapist and Board Certified Hypnotist for well over thirty years. I have helped thousands of individuals change their lives by connecting them with the power lying dormant within their subconscious mind. My mission is, to listen to you, so that I have a thorough understanding of exactly what your needs are. Then to help you overcome any obstacle that is blocking your well-being, happiness, and success using hypnotherapy. The question most commonly asked is, can I be hypnotized. The answer is always, you already are.

I integrate principles of health psychology; stress management; and pain psychology to treat clients with physical and mental health challenges.
I am passionate about helping people to promote well-being and to manage emotional distress and psychiatric symptoms. I enjoy using psychological theories and mind-body interventions to help children, adolescents, and adults from diverse backgrounds to improve their physical and mental health. I have helped people to reach their physical health goals, heal from trauma, make career and life transitions, grow in marriages and relationships, and build mood and anxiety management tools. My sessions focus on sharing information and skills to address your unique needs and life circumstances. We will develop a treatment plan together.
I integrate principles of health psychology; stress management; and pain psychology to treat clients with physical and mental health challenges.
I am passionate about helping people to promote well-being and to manage emotional distress and psychiatric symptoms. I enjoy using psychological theories and mind-body interventions to help children, adolescents, and adults from diverse backgrounds to improve their physical and mental health. I have helped people to reach their physical health goals, heal from trauma, make career and life transitions, grow in marriages and relationships, and build mood and anxiety management tools. My sessions focus on sharing information and skills to address your unique needs and life circumstances. We will develop a treatment plan together.
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My practice is centered on individual therapy with adults and older adolescents (16-17). My primary focus is to establish trust, comfort, and rapport in order to facilitate recovery from social anxiety, depression, addiction, health anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, insomnia, pain, fatigue and most other struggles for which cognitive behavioral therapy is a good fit. I also work with life changes and challenges, parenting, and emotion regulation/anger. I have worked extensively with members of the LGBTQ and BIPOC communities and all are welcome in my practice.
My practice is centered on individual therapy with adults and older adolescents (16-17). My primary focus is to establish trust, comfort, and rapport in order to facilitate recovery from social anxiety, depression, addiction, health anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, insomnia, pain, fatigue and most other struggles for which cognitive behavioral therapy is a good fit. I also work with life changes and challenges, parenting, and emotion regulation/anger. I have worked extensively with members of the LGBTQ and BIPOC communities and all are welcome in my practice.

I also have training and experience working with folks who are suffering from serious and/or chronic illness, as well as the healthcare professionals who serve them.
—-Currently accepting new clients—I value being a warm, safe presence where people can come to feel known and accepted. My style is warm, gentle, and empathic. I truly believe that all of us are doing the best we can with what we know and that everyone needs grace and compassion in order to thrive. I work with teens and adults on a variety of issues: life transitions, relationship struggles, meaning of life questions, and more.
I also have training and experience working with folks who are suffering from serious and/or chronic illness, as well as the healthcare professionals who serve them.
—-Currently accepting new clients—I value being a warm, safe presence where people can come to feel known and accepted. My style is warm, gentle, and empathic. I truly believe that all of us are doing the best we can with what we know and that everyone needs grace and compassion in order to thrive. I work with teens and adults on a variety of issues: life transitions, relationship struggles, meaning of life questions, and more.

I am especially passionate about working with trauma, grief, and chronic pain.
I believe that something powerful happens when we are seen, heard, and equipped with dignity and support. Counseling is a transformative process that can promote healing, hope, and change as we navigate the challenges that come with being human. I approach therapy through a person-centered, narrative, and family-systems framework. This means that the therapeutic process is centered around your story, your context, and your intersecting identities. I also prioritize trauma-informed care and utilize EMDR to help clients move from feeling stuck in the past to safe and empowered in the present.
I am especially passionate about working with trauma, grief, and chronic pain.
I believe that something powerful happens when we are seen, heard, and equipped with dignity and support. Counseling is a transformative process that can promote healing, hope, and change as we navigate the challenges that come with being human. I approach therapy through a person-centered, narrative, and family-systems framework. This means that the therapeutic process is centered around your story, your context, and your intersecting identities. I also prioritize trauma-informed care and utilize EMDR to help clients move from feeling stuck in the past to safe and empowered in the present.

The reality is there is nothing wrong with you. You have everything in you to live an inspired life and have the kinds of loving, connected relationships you desire. However, on the road to becoming who you are, you did what all us human beings tend do, to lesser or greater degrees - you very likely adopted certain beliefs and patterns of being that show up consistently in your life. You experience some of these as helpful, useful and good, while others... not so much, contributing as they do to feeling stuck and in pain; perhaps you have a sense of "getting in your own way," oftentimes, which is both frustrating and confusing.
The reality is there is nothing wrong with you. You have everything in you to live an inspired life and have the kinds of loving, connected relationships you desire. However, on the road to becoming who you are, you did what all us human beings tend do, to lesser or greater degrees - you very likely adopted certain beliefs and patterns of being that show up consistently in your life. You experience some of these as helpful, useful and good, while others... not so much, contributing as they do to feeling stuck and in pain; perhaps you have a sense of "getting in your own way," oftentimes, which is both frustrating and confusing.

I’m passionate about helping folks dealing with issues related to depression, burnout, anxiety, ADHD, neurodivergence, chronic illness and relational issues so that they can rediscover that inner creativity, courage, purpose, and sense of belonging. Together we’ll focus on intersections of life narratives, family of origin, attachment styles, feelings of inferiority, and mistaken beliefs while cultivating courage, social interest, and a true sense of belonging.
I’m passionate about helping folks dealing with issues related to depression, burnout, anxiety, ADHD, neurodivergence, chronic illness and relational issues so that they can rediscover that inner creativity, courage, purpose, and sense of belonging. Together we’ll focus on intersections of life narratives, family of origin, attachment styles, feelings of inferiority, and mistaken beliefs while cultivating courage, social interest, and a true sense of belonging.

These experiences have equipped me to work with clients with a wide range of concerns including chronic illness, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, infertility, and grief/loss.
The name of my business, Resilient Roots Counseling, captures the essence of my therapeutic philosophy. I believe we set down roots as we journey through life. Sometimes we grow abundantly through rich, fertile soil. Other times we must grow despite rocky, unproductive dirt. In these times, we can find healthy ways to cope and learn to be resilient. As a therapist, I will come alongside you as you work through your challenges, whether it be past or present. I will listen with empathy and compassion and provide tools to help you on your journey. I will encourage you to discover your authentic self and find ways to thrive.
These experiences have equipped me to work with clients with a wide range of concerns including chronic illness, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, infertility, and grief/loss.
The name of my business, Resilient Roots Counseling, captures the essence of my therapeutic philosophy. I believe we set down roots as we journey through life. Sometimes we grow abundantly through rich, fertile soil. Other times we must grow despite rocky, unproductive dirt. In these times, we can find healthy ways to cope and learn to be resilient. As a therapist, I will come alongside you as you work through your challenges, whether it be past or present. I will listen with empathy and compassion and provide tools to help you on your journey. I will encourage you to discover your authentic self and find ways to thrive.

Engaging a holistic approach to psychotherapy that honors the interdependence of thoughts, emotions, feelings, and body I specialize in eating disorders, chronic and life threatening illness, medical trauma, and addictions.
Generally, we react to suffering and what we struggle with by trying to fix perceived problems, our selves, or others. It is natural to not want to suffer, but often our very resistance to suffering, or the habits we develop to avoid discomfort and pain work against us. I provide an integrative, soul-nourishing approach to therapy rooted in embodied depth psychology, health coaching, and mindfulness practices that encourages fully accepting ourselves: our bodies, feelings, and thoughts as they are.
Engaging a holistic approach to psychotherapy that honors the interdependence of thoughts, emotions, feelings, and body I specialize in eating disorders, chronic and life threatening illness, medical trauma, and addictions.
Generally, we react to suffering and what we struggle with by trying to fix perceived problems, our selves, or others. It is natural to not want to suffer, but often our very resistance to suffering, or the habits we develop to avoid discomfort and pain work against us. I provide an integrative, soul-nourishing approach to therapy rooted in embodied depth psychology, health coaching, and mindfulness practices that encourages fully accepting ourselves: our bodies, feelings, and thoughts as they are.

Hypnotherapy offers a gentle path to heal at the root level, helping you release emotional pain, reframe limiting beliefs, and reconnect with your inner strength - unlocking the confident version of yourself you’ve always deserved to be.
Living with self-doubt, anxiety and/or Complex PTSD can leave you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, and stuck. Maybe you’ve endured years of emotional neglect, childhood trauma, or toxic relationships, and now you’re exhausted from feeling hypervigilant, disconnected, or trapped in old patterns.
Hypnotherapy offers a gentle path to heal at the root level, helping you release emotional pain, reframe limiting beliefs, and reconnect with your inner strength - unlocking the confident version of yourself you’ve always deserved to be.
Living with self-doubt, anxiety and/or Complex PTSD can leave you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, and stuck. Maybe you’ve endured years of emotional neglect, childhood trauma, or toxic relationships, and now you’re exhausted from feeling hypervigilant, disconnected, or trapped in old patterns.
My background includes working with clients struggling with: bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress, acute trauma response, DV/abuse/sexual assault history, coping with chronic/terminal illness, caregiver stress/fatigue, relationship difficulties, codependence, grief & loss, and substance abuse/addiction issues.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and stuck, unsure how to make life more fulfilling? When stress becomes too much a part of our daily lives it helps to have a space and time in which we can talk through it all with someone who can help us find a new perspective. Counseling is an investment in yourself and your well-being. It can be just what is needed to calm the chaos and find energy and motivation that helps you to move from just getting by to living a full, engaging life.
My background includes working with clients struggling with: bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress, acute trauma response, DV/abuse/sexual assault history, coping with chronic/terminal illness, caregiver stress/fatigue, relationship difficulties, codependence, grief & loss, and substance abuse/addiction issues.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and stuck, unsure how to make life more fulfilling? When stress becomes too much a part of our daily lives it helps to have a space and time in which we can talk through it all with someone who can help us find a new perspective. Counseling is an investment in yourself and your well-being. It can be just what is needed to calm the chaos and find energy and motivation that helps you to move from just getting by to living a full, engaging life.
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