Chronic Pain Therapists in Milwaukee, WI
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Kal Wogahn
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC-IT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Do you feel overwhelmed by emotions or physical symptoms, such as hopelessness,
pain
, or panic? Does the thought of being present with your body feel uncomfortable or even scary? In my work, I help folks of all backgrounds find a sense of safety in their body after experiences of trauma,
chronic pain
, and body-based oppression (transphobia, anti-fat bias, ableism, racism, etc.). We’ll work together to understand and befriend your nervous system and build upon experiences of safety and connection to promote healing and emotional well-being.
Jessica J. Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CST
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I also work with clients on mindfully and proactively managing
chronic pain
and other health issues.
The therapeutic relationship can be a very important one and, like any other healthy relationship, it is based on mutual respect, trust and commitment. I approach our work together with a nonjudgmental stance. I will meet you wherever you are in your life's journey and honor your unique strengths. I support clients in creating their most fulfilling lives, in line with their values and goals. I incorporate mindfulness into a collaborative and client-centered process and employ an honest, direct communication style combined with warmth, compassion, and humor. I strive for a balance of embracing both change and acceptance.
Not accepting new clients
Kelly Smerz
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I also have specialized training in the treatment of trauma, substance abuse, and
chronic pain
.
My work as a clinical psychologist is based on my belief that good psychotherapy can be a powerfully transformative experience. While resolution of the symptoms or issues that brought you to treatment is undoubtedly important, I also provide for my clients the opportunity to work in a manner that promotes lasting change and a deeper understanding of themselves. To that end, I strive to assist my clients in developing a sense of well-being that extends to all areas of their lives. This also translates into my work with couples, where new insights, skills, and ways of relating can lead to more meaningful and rewarding relationships.
Not accepting new clients
Patti A White
Marriage & Family Therapist, RN, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Respect, Integrity, Compassion, and Empowerment. These are the values that guide my own life as well as my therapy style. I am interested in assisting you to find the answers that are right for you. I would enjoy working with you individually or as part of a couple or family. My specialties include parent-child, marital, and other relationship issues. I support family preservation whenever possible. My experience also includes anger management, depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorders, grief, trauma, and medical issues such as chronic illnesses, insomnia, physical disability,
chronic pain
, and caregiver stress.
Ciara Christensen
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I provide psychological services to young adults and adults looking for help with a wide range of concerns; self management for
pain
, headaches, sleep, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and trauma.
It will not come as a surprise to anyone when I say, we all encounter life challenges that can leave us uncertain, preoccupied, or feeling like we are treading water. In moments like these, it can be helpful to meet one on one with a trained psychological professional. These one on one sessions can offer us the space to be heard, discuss our experiences openly, and offer chances for us to see our challenges from more than one point of view. Often when we are able to see challenges from more than one point of view, we can learn from them in ways that can help us grow.
Gretchen Mead
LCSW, CYT
Verified
Verified
I'd like to support you on your journey while you grow resilient from past
pain
, learn from relationship mistakes, ease yourself through stressful times, and carry the weight of the world when you must, all while moving through the discomfort toward a happier, healthier, and more robust version of your best self.
I would like the opportunity support you in reaching your fullest potential. By helping you not only reduce your symptoms of sadness, anxiety, anger, lethargy, and trauma, but replacing those symptoms with a life filled with happiness, health, wellness, joy, love, creativity, relationships and passion. There are many ways to live a life, and I would like to help you find your best life.
Waitlist for new clients
India Gray-Schmiedlin
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Whether you are struggling with Depression, PTSD, Anxiety, insomnia, self esteem issues, suicidal thoughts, or you need help coping with
chronic pain
, or other chronic illnesses; you are not alone, healing is possible and help is available.
Milwaukee, WI 53216
& Online
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Tammy M Beran
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
Dr. Beran is a licensed Clinical Psychologist who has been providing evidence-based psychological care to individuals for the last 17 years. She received her PhD from the nation’s most highly rated clinical psychology program, UCLA, where she gained extensive experience helping people with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, chronic
illness
, trauma, and grief. A firm believer that academic knowledge is only part of what makes a quality therapist, Dr. Beran combines her in-depth psychological training with warmth, humor, and affection for her clients.
Be Well Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CSAC
Verified
Verified
Does being in love mean being in
pain
? Are you and your significant other having a hard time communicating or getting your needs met? Are you confused, anxious, sad or angry? Are you feeling less motivated? Having difficulty concentrating or sleeping? Do you feel distracted and find it hard to follow through? Are you questioning your goals or feel stuck? Are you questioning your family of origin and feel you have issues from the past that are unresolved? Are you grieving the loss of someone? Do you worry about yourself or your significant other and their bad habits? Are you a survivor?
Dr. Constanz Hartney
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Pain
management treatments include basic stress management, cognitive restructuring, focused distraction techniques as well as medication compliance and addiction monitoring.
Dr. Hartney understands that challenges in life can bring people to a place where support from a neutral and compassionate professional can make a needed difference. He strives to create a helpful and hopeful environment to assist you achieve goals, overcome conflicts and lead a happier and more fulfilling life. His treatment style is patient-centered and his approach places emphasis on rapport-building and therapeutic empathy directed at patients for self-directed problem solving.
Ann Lawrence
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
My approaches include: 1) working toward understanding how your life experiences have come together to bring about your current thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and life circumstances; 2) using concrete and structured homework assignments to help you achieve your goals, resolve relationship issues, find greater happiness, and develop greater control over anxiety, depression, or anger; 3) discussing philosophical and existential aspects of life as they relate to your concerns; 4) providing support and empathy when life brings you hardship or
pain
; and 5) helping you to articulate your needs, desires, and goals, and to develop plans and solutions to help you satisfy them.
Not accepting new clients
Russell W Brethauer
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
My focus is on non-judgmental, positive personal strength and resilience in resolving conflict and trauma. I work extensively with individuals who have experienced trauma in their childhood and adult lives and subsequently live with residual traumatic stress disorders, anxiety, and depression. I also best assist people afflicted with mood disorders, including bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, panic disorder, social phobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder,and health problems e.g.
chronic pain
. A significant aspect of my practice is relational therapy; I find that marriage can be far more demanding than either partner. My goal is to live in the present intentionally, and happily.
Cedar Lake Counseling
Verified
Verified
FREE PHONE CONSULTATIONS WITH DR. BLOEMER* will help establish your appointment with a best-fit therapist among our twelve therapists, who possess up to 30 years of experience. Specializations include Advanced Therapies (Brain-based treatment) for complex trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, emotional
pain
, addictions and more. As symptom relief is achieved as quickly as possible, we assist in helping you improve your significant relationships and support your efforts toward achieving holistic awareness, life balance, and meaningful, personal growth.
Not accepting new clients
Alison Trembacki
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
If you or a loved one is struggling with their mental health related to depression, anxiety or chronic
illness
, reach out.
Alison has experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults through individual and family therapy. I am a lyme literate therapist who understands the complexity of living with a chronic
illness
like lyme disease. In addition to working with clients that struggle with mood or neurodevelopment disorders, I also work with children using play therapy. My experience has provided me insight into the importance of the therapeutic role with each individual. I strive to connect with each individual client in order to help them through their struggles and reach their full potential.
Not accepting new clients
JoDee Kuhl
LCSW, MSW, RN
Verified
Verified
I have experience in treating anxiety, depression, mood disorders, sexual/verbal/emotional abuse, developmental trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, relationship issues, schizophrenia, and issues surrounding physical
illness
and disabilities.
I am a compassionate individual who believes in the resiliency and potential of the human spirit. As a nurse and psychotherapist, I have knowledge and skills in providing psychotherapy and working closely with adolescents, adults, and seniors from diverse cultures with complex mental and physical issues. As a therapist, I seek to create a safe, comfortable, accepting, professional, environment that promotes trust and openness to healing and self-discovery.
Karen K Kimball
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I have found hypnosis to be very helpful in successfully treating insomnia, weight loss, smoking cessation, test anxiety, chronic and injury-related
pain
, relaxation and anxiety reduction (fear of flying).
I love my work: helping individuals and couples solve problems, grow and flourish. We grow by learning mastery; to me this means being competent in dealing with yourself and the outside world. I help clients do this by gaining self-knowledge and learning the skills necessary to be empowered to reach their goals and improve their most important relationships. Since starting my practice in 1983 I have been dedicated to helping clients achieve mastery. I take a very active role, and do "what works" for each client, using a variety of treatment approaches.
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Jeanne Denney
MA, CCE
1 Endorsed
1 Endorsed
I counsel with a whole life perspective developed from working extensively in hospice and eldercare, with
illness
, death, and grief.
Would you like to transform your life issues into growth and have a deeper connection to your body, health and purpose? I listen with compassion, offer insight, and support you in finding practical solutions for your life issues: depression, anxiety, anger, relationship problems or something else. Over time I will expose you to body-based methods for physical and emotional renewal. Our work might include mindfulness, breath, movement or other body based techniques, which increases self-awareness and empowerment. Finding an understanding of these changes in the context of spirituality is supported if you find this useful.
Erika Riobo-Gomez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CCTP-II
Verified
Verified
At times, life can present unique challenges. Traumatic and stressful events may shatter your sense of security, making you struggle with emotional
pain
, feel helpless, and disconnection. I believe that everyone has an inner strength to overcome life’s challenges and view psychotherapy as a powerful tool that will help you discover and reconnect with your own inner strengths.
Carrie Schuessler
Pre-Licensed Professional, LCSW-IT
Verified
Verified
I am a
chronic pain
and
illness
therapist. I primarily work with adolescents, young adults, and middle-aged humans whose lives have been turned upside down by a crippling diagnosis and/or unexpected symptoms. Anxiety, depression, PTSD & heartbreak, are also all in my wheelhouse. I love incorporating spirituality into therapy and provide Christian counseling when that is a need expressed.
Robin Block
MS, LPC, SAC-IT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
She brings “fresh eyes” to stories of
pain
told by people affected by life's challenges, mental health and substance abuse issues, and trauma.
Robin believes people are hurting, are worthy of respect, and are doing their best to navigate life. She offers individual and group sessions which use an “all hands on deck” approach and focus on mindfulness, positive regard for self and others, value identification, boundary setting, honesty in recovery, and community building.
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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.