Chronic Pain Therapists in Seattle, WA

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.

Jesse Tyler Marshall
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I also have particular expertise in working with individuals with chronic pain and veterans.
I earned my MA in Mental Health Counseling from Antioch University Seattle. I believe that having a safe and calm space through which we can explore ourselves and our identity can provide an increased level of understanding as well as new ways through which we can interact with the world around us. At the core of my therapeutic approach is the belief that our thoughts and actions form to meet a need based on the context of our experiences and our body’s responses, and that by understanding the individual and systemic context in which we live we can find new ways of meeting our needs.
I also have particular expertise in working with individuals with chronic pain and veterans.
I earned my MA in Mental Health Counseling from Antioch University Seattle. I believe that having a safe and calm space through which we can explore ourselves and our identity can provide an increased level of understanding as well as new ways through which we can interact with the world around us. At the core of my therapeutic approach is the belief that our thoughts and actions form to meet a need based on the context of our experiences and our body’s responses, and that by understanding the individual and systemic context in which we live we can find new ways of meeting our needs.

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.
I draw from Internal Family Systems therapy, as well as motivational interviewing, to help the parts of you connect, communicate, and heal. I believe everyone has a rich internal world, and that all of your parts are seeking to do their best for your ultimate good. As an artist, musician, poet, and writer, I use creative expressions to build self-compassion,
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.
I draw from Internal Family Systems therapy, as well as motivational interviewing, to help the parts of you connect, communicate, and heal. I believe everyone has a rich internal world, and that all of your parts are seeking to do their best for your ultimate good. As an artist, musician, poet, and writer, I use creative expressions to build self-compassion,

Painful emotions and thoughts, and sometimes physical pain, are symptoms of events that have happened in your life.
I help people clear trauma that causes negative emotions, thoughts and sometimes physical pain. There are two types of trauma I can help with, single event such as an accident or assault, and attachment/preverbal trauma that can cause complex symptoms. I provide consultation about parenting, ADHD, and mindfulness practice.
Painful emotions and thoughts, and sometimes physical pain, are symptoms of events that have happened in your life.
I help people clear trauma that causes negative emotions, thoughts and sometimes physical pain. There are two types of trauma I can help with, single event such as an accident or assault, and attachment/preverbal trauma that can cause complex symptoms. I provide consultation about parenting, ADHD, and mindfulness practice.

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.

Imei Hsu (Seattle Direct Counseling and Coaching)
Counselor, BSN-RN, LMHC, NBC-WHC, SSR-1, L2HC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I'm adept at helping those with Depression and Anxiety, Fatigue, Eating Disorders, Autoimmune Dz/Chronic illness, marital conflict, and Life Transition issues.
Mood disorders (depression, anxiety) and relationship issues make up the majority of the issues of my clients; Eating Disorders with standard nutrition support; Board certified NBH-WHC Health Coaching for developing sustainable habits, chronic illness management, autoimmune diseases; sleep, stress, and recovery coaching,
I'm adept at helping those with Depression and Anxiety, Fatigue, Eating Disorders, Autoimmune Dz/Chronic illness, marital conflict, and Life Transition issues.
Mood disorders (depression, anxiety) and relationship issues make up the majority of the issues of my clients; Eating Disorders with standard nutrition support; Board certified NBH-WHC Health Coaching for developing sustainable habits, chronic illness management, autoimmune diseases; sleep, stress, and recovery coaching,

As we age, these skills become less adaptive, causing pain.
Specialities are: Facilitating transitions across the lifespan; Adults in recovery from narcissistic trauma; Chronic loss; Practical spirituality; Brainspotting; EMDR; EFT Tapping; Building healthy relationships, Adoption reunion counseling, Love, authenticity, self-actualization and service.
As we age, these skills become less adaptive, causing pain.
Specialities are: Facilitating transitions across the lifespan; Adults in recovery from narcissistic trauma; Chronic loss; Practical spirituality; Brainspotting; EMDR; EFT Tapping; Building healthy relationships, Adoption reunion counseling, Love, authenticity, self-actualization and service.

Are you at a crossroads in life? I support adults as they work through present struggles & past painful experiences like divorce (see my Divorce Support Group info below), career issues, parenting concerns, chronic pain, grief, and other stressors.
If you have ever broken a bone then you know that with proper care your body has an innate capacity to heal. Impactful therapy taps into this wisdom of body and mind to cultivate new beginnings through a regulated nervous system. I incorporate mindful, somatic, emotion-focused, and CBT approaches into counseling that is compassionate, ethical, and hopeful.
Are you at a crossroads in life? I support adults as they work through present struggles & past painful experiences like divorce (see my Divorce Support Group info below), career issues, parenting concerns, chronic pain, grief, and other stressors.
If you have ever broken a bone then you know that with proper care your body has an innate capacity to heal. Impactful therapy taps into this wisdom of body and mind to cultivate new beginnings through a regulated nervous system. I incorporate mindful, somatic, emotion-focused, and CBT approaches into counseling that is compassionate, ethical, and hopeful.

Christopher Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Online Only
I'm experienced in many special applications including performance enhancement, early trauma intervention, pain management, and am even available for clients seeking psychedelic integration therapy.
Taking the first step into therapy can be tough and I commend you for having the courage to start. If you're feeling stuck or overwhelmed, reactive toward others, struggling to perform at your best, or having sleep issues - these are common signs of someone with unresolved stress or trauma. If you're looking for tools to help you truly change, achieving the life you know you’re capable of, we should talk.
I'm experienced in many special applications including performance enhancement, early trauma intervention, pain management, and am even available for clients seeking psychedelic integration therapy.
Taking the first step into therapy can be tough and I commend you for having the courage to start. If you're feeling stuck or overwhelmed, reactive toward others, struggling to perform at your best, or having sleep issues - these are common signs of someone with unresolved stress or trauma. If you're looking for tools to help you truly change, achieving the life you know you’re capable of, we should talk.

Training experiences include university counseling, chronic pain hospital unit, & private practice.
Welcome. I approach therapy from an empathic relational orientation using a feminist, diversity-informed lens. My style is warm & non-judgmental. I believe the client is the expert of their own life and value being collaborative, transparent & authentic with clients. I don’t offer advice or quick fixes, instead I see it as an honor to sit with clients in their vulnerability and help them make meaning. I'm not neutral in situations of injustice; I see the role systems of oppression play particularly in the lives of those with marginalized identities.
Training experiences include university counseling, chronic pain hospital unit, & private practice.
Welcome. I approach therapy from an empathic relational orientation using a feminist, diversity-informed lens. My style is warm & non-judgmental. I believe the client is the expert of their own life and value being collaborative, transparent & authentic with clients. I don’t offer advice or quick fixes, instead I see it as an honor to sit with clients in their vulnerability and help them make meaning. I'm not neutral in situations of injustice; I see the role systems of oppression play particularly in the lives of those with marginalized identities.

Dominick Camber, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW, MMTCP
Verified Verified
Online Only
I completed the two-year, Mindfulness and Meditation Teacher Certification Program through the UC Berkeley Greater Good Science Center in January 2025, and have previously facilitated introductory mindfulness classes and meditations to work with chronic pain.
Are you feeling stuck? Finding it difficult to know how to make a change?
I can help you break out of this difficult cycle.
My approach to therapy focuses on understanding and accepting you as you are right now, and creating a safe space to explore your needs, and to provide support, guidance, and the skills necessary to live a satisfying and meaningful life.
I completed the two-year, Mindfulness and Meditation Teacher Certification Program through the UC Berkeley Greater Good Science Center in January 2025, and have previously facilitated introductory mindfulness classes and meditations to work with chronic pain.
Are you feeling stuck? Finding it difficult to know how to make a change?
I can help you break out of this difficult cycle.
My approach to therapy focuses on understanding and accepting you as you are right now, and creating a safe space to explore your needs, and to provide support, guidance, and the skills necessary to live a satisfying and meaningful life.
Meet Our Chronic Pain Therapists

Nicole Swedberg
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, EdD, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98105
I especially love working with couples and with adult children and their parents because sometimes the family members who are causing us the most pain have the most potential to support us.
I work with courageous couples, families, and individuals who are interested in exploring ways of healing from and growing through difficult life experiences. My two specialties are relational repair work (with couples and with adult children and their parents) and traumatic loss. Whether you are searching for a clearer sense of your own identity, processing a loss, or trying to make your relationship work, my approach is to walk alongside you as you find your way towards self- and other-compassion.
I especially love working with couples and with adult children and their parents because sometimes the family members who are causing us the most pain have the most potential to support us.
I work with courageous couples, families, and individuals who are interested in exploring ways of healing from and growing through difficult life experiences. My two specialties are relational repair work (with couples and with adult children and their parents) and traumatic loss. Whether you are searching for a clearer sense of your own identity, processing a loss, or trying to make your relationship work, my approach is to walk alongside you as you find your way towards self- and other-compassion.

HOWEVER, I welcome folx of ALL identities struggling with chronic illness or PTSD; please reach out! I take time to get to know my clients before offering suggestions & try to avoid prescriptive advice.
Calling all LGBT+, large-bodied, chronically ill & therapist folx who struggle with depression, anxiety, PTSD & burnout. Intersecting identities, oppression & health issues are so complex. Don't waste your spoons on an ignorant therapist! Therapists are feeling stretched or burned out with converging life & work stress. Others think we got it handled. We're hyper self-critical if we don't! Take a breather. I gotcha, my friend! FIRST go to my website InnateAuthenticity.com. Check the rates tab (I'm not on insurance panels), smash the consultation button (vibe check!) & let's get you enrolled. I'm excited to connect with you soon!
HOWEVER, I welcome folx of ALL identities struggling with chronic illness or PTSD; please reach out! I take time to get to know my clients before offering suggestions & try to avoid prescriptive advice.
Calling all LGBT+, large-bodied, chronically ill & therapist folx who struggle with depression, anxiety, PTSD & burnout. Intersecting identities, oppression & health issues are so complex. Don't waste your spoons on an ignorant therapist! Therapists are feeling stretched or burned out with converging life & work stress. Others think we got it handled. We're hyper self-critical if we don't! Take a breather. I gotcha, my friend! FIRST go to my website InnateAuthenticity.com. Check the rates tab (I'm not on insurance panels), smash the consultation button (vibe check!) & let's get you enrolled. I'm excited to connect with you soon!

Some common medical issues I address with my clients are weight management, substance abuse, cancer, chronic pain/ illness, sleep/insomnia, and surgery preparation/recovery.
I am here to help you explore and expand the landscape of your mind to discover your true potential and reprogram your thoughts! As an ally in your growth, I want to see you overcome limiting beliefs and behaviors and reach your goals! Hypnotherapy is a path to help you access your potential, become happier, more focused, confident, and truly feel alive.
Some common medical issues I address with my clients are weight management, substance abuse, cancer, chronic pain/ illness, sleep/insomnia, and surgery preparation/recovery.
I am here to help you explore and expand the landscape of your mind to discover your true potential and reprogram your thoughts! As an ally in your growth, I want to see you overcome limiting beliefs and behaviors and reach your goals! Hypnotherapy is a path to help you access your potential, become happier, more focused, confident, and truly feel alive.

Corrina Skildum
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Grief is not a mental illness to be cured, but your love and connection to someone that has died.
I might be the right therapist for you if you are facing life transitions, strong emotions, grief, anxiety, self-judgment, relationship problems or the effects of trauma. I will guide you in the discovery, acceptance, and integration of your own inner-wisdom, while teaching new skills to help you on your journey toward a life with more ease, connection, and meaning. Many of my clients are women or gender queer/non-binary persons. I work with a lot of therapists and people working in healthcare, education or social services. I also have a lot of experience with those in non-monogamous relationships.
Grief is not a mental illness to be cured, but your love and connection to someone that has died.
I might be the right therapist for you if you are facing life transitions, strong emotions, grief, anxiety, self-judgment, relationship problems or the effects of trauma. I will guide you in the discovery, acceptance, and integration of your own inner-wisdom, while teaching new skills to help you on your journey toward a life with more ease, connection, and meaning. Many of my clients are women or gender queer/non-binary persons. I work with a lot of therapists and people working in healthcare, education or social services. I also have a lot of experience with those in non-monogamous relationships.

Many of my clients are going through life changing events such as having kids, launching kids, marital issues, chronic illness, and more.
My approach to therapy is a partnership with you for development of goals, healthy boundaries, and empowering you for change. Directly communicating your strengths and modeling new behavior offers you the opportunity to achieve milestones leading to increased self-esteem and more satisfying relationships. I believe understanding one's challenges and roadblocks opens doors for new attitudes as well as interest in changing behaviors. I empower you to be the expert in your life and will offer you collaboration with empathic listening, providing different perspectives, homework suggestions and new tools, and sharing the growth I see.
Many of my clients are going through life changing events such as having kids, launching kids, marital issues, chronic illness, and more.
My approach to therapy is a partnership with you for development of goals, healthy boundaries, and empowering you for change. Directly communicating your strengths and modeling new behavior offers you the opportunity to achieve milestones leading to increased self-esteem and more satisfying relationships. I believe understanding one's challenges and roadblocks opens doors for new attitudes as well as interest in changing behaviors. I empower you to be the expert in your life and will offer you collaboration with empathic listening, providing different perspectives, homework suggestions and new tools, and sharing the growth I see.

I often work with individual adults, adolescents, and working professionals who are experiencing anxiety, stress, burnout, relational challenges, depression, trauma, or living with chronic pain or illness.
Are you feeling weighed down by anxiety, depression, or the challenges of daily life? Perhaps you’re a professional navigating workplace stress or an adolescent struggling with questions about identity or societal expectations. Whatever you’re going through, you don’t have to face it alone. I’m Tucker Robinson, a therapist committed to offering a compassionate and judgment-free space where you can openly explore what’s on your mind and in your heart. I work with individuals from all backgrounds, helping them make sense of their thoughts and emotions while supporting their journey toward healing and growth.
I often work with individual adults, adolescents, and working professionals who are experiencing anxiety, stress, burnout, relational challenges, depression, trauma, or living with chronic pain or illness.
Are you feeling weighed down by anxiety, depression, or the challenges of daily life? Perhaps you’re a professional navigating workplace stress or an adolescent struggling with questions about identity or societal expectations. Whatever you’re going through, you don’t have to face it alone. I’m Tucker Robinson, a therapist committed to offering a compassionate and judgment-free space where you can openly explore what’s on your mind and in your heart. I work with individuals from all backgrounds, helping them make sense of their thoughts and emotions while supporting their journey toward healing and growth.

Hypnotherapy is a versatile tool for managing anxiety, reducing stress, improving sleep, breaking habits like smoking, and easing chronic illness.
Hypnotherapy can address a variety of challenges, such as breaking free from unhelpful habits, creating new beneficial habits, and improving physical or mental health. Many are looking to retrain their brains and regulate their nervous systems, addressing the root causes of stress, anxiety, or limiting beliefs. Others are drawn to spiritual regressions, using hypnotherapy to explore their identities, release past traumas, and reconnect with their authentic selves. Dr. Ray specializes in helping clients achieve meaningful transformation by creating a safe, supportive space where they can heal & grow working with their subconscious.
Hypnotherapy is a versatile tool for managing anxiety, reducing stress, improving sleep, breaking habits like smoking, and easing chronic illness.
Hypnotherapy can address a variety of challenges, such as breaking free from unhelpful habits, creating new beneficial habits, and improving physical or mental health. Many are looking to retrain their brains and regulate their nervous systems, addressing the root causes of stress, anxiety, or limiting beliefs. Others are drawn to spiritual regressions, using hypnotherapy to explore their identities, release past traumas, and reconnect with their authentic selves. Dr. Ray specializes in helping clients achieve meaningful transformation by creating a safe, supportive space where they can heal & grow working with their subconscious.

DeeAnn K Schmucker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, Author, Speaker, Coach
Verified Verified
Online Only
illness, death, job or taking the next step, for adults in CA, CO and WA.
Do you feel out of control or experience confusion in your relationships? In conversations with significant others do you often feel you hold all the responsibility or are to blame? Do keep having the same unproductive conversations, fights, quarrels? Are you struggling with chronic health issues that affect your relationships? I work with adults who are struggling with relationship, trauma or health challenges to get to the root of their challenges so they can feel better for good. I have specialized training in integrative approaches and have innovated new therapy modalities.
illness, death, job or taking the next step, for adults in CA, CO and WA.
Do you feel out of control or experience confusion in your relationships? In conversations with significant others do you often feel you hold all the responsibility or are to blame? Do keep having the same unproductive conversations, fights, quarrels? Are you struggling with chronic health issues that affect your relationships? I work with adults who are struggling with relationship, trauma or health challenges to get to the root of their challenges so they can feel better for good. I have specialized training in integrative approaches and have innovated new therapy modalities.

Specialty training in Sleep Therapy and Chronic Pain Therapy.
Dr. Salvi works with clients desiring a safe, supportive space to explore their emotions & experiences, aiming for personal growth & resilience as they age. You may be experiencing feelings of depression, anxiety, unresolved trauma or overwhelm & seek renewed purpose & clarity in your life. Therapy goals & outcomes include embracing the opportunities that come with aging, strengthening family connections & developing strategies for mental wellness. Individuals navigating significant life transitions, such as retirement, loss of a loved one, care giving, & physical & emotional challenges are invited to reach out.
Specialty training in Sleep Therapy and Chronic Pain Therapy.
Dr. Salvi works with clients desiring a safe, supportive space to explore their emotions & experiences, aiming for personal growth & resilience as they age. You may be experiencing feelings of depression, anxiety, unresolved trauma or overwhelm & seek renewed purpose & clarity in your life. Therapy goals & outcomes include embracing the opportunities that come with aging, strengthening family connections & developing strategies for mental wellness. Individuals navigating significant life transitions, such as retirement, loss of a loved one, care giving, & physical & emotional challenges are invited to reach out.
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- Bainbridge Island
- Bellevue
- Burien
- Kenmore
- Kirkland
- Lake Forest Park
- Lynnwood
- Medina
- Mercer Island
- Seatac
- Shoreline
- Tukwila