Chronic Pain Therapists in 68134
Let's Talk - Alternative Stress Management
Licensed Professional Counselor, LIMHP, MS, BSW
Verified Verified
Omaha, NE 68134 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I believe much of the physical pain and behavioral issues associated with stress / anxiety issues are resolved in the emotional / spiritual resolution and acceptance of .
Let's Talk is a Science - Spiritual concept which combines traditional mental health therapies with alternative practices to provide a comprehensive mind / body / spirit experience. Stress & life issues do not affect just one section of our lives and should not be treated as such. At Let's Talk, we have made a concerted effort to study the mind body spirit connections academically and through personal practice. It doesn't matter if you want spiritual / life coaching, need a few sessions to help negotiate a specific hurtle, or desire a long term counseling relationship - you will receive a truly holistic experience.
I believe much of the physical pain and behavioral issues associated with stress / anxiety issues are resolved in the emotional / spiritual resolution and acceptance of .
Let's Talk is a Science - Spiritual concept which combines traditional mental health therapies with alternative practices to provide a comprehensive mind / body / spirit experience. Stress & life issues do not affect just one section of our lives and should not be treated as such. At Let's Talk, we have made a concerted effort to study the mind body spirit connections academically and through personal practice. It doesn't matter if you want spiritual / life coaching, need a few sessions to help negotiate a specific hurtle, or desire a long term counseling relationship - you will receive a truly holistic experience.
Everyone encounters challenges in their life that may feel overwhelming. Seeking counseling during these times is a sign of strength, as it suggests the willingness to address problems rather than avoid them. I teach solution-focused tools that clients can use in the real world. I have a collaborative approach with my clients and believe humor and empowerment are key components to therapy. If stressful thoughts are keeping you up at night, it may be a sign that you're ready tackle the things that are holding you back. I would like to help.
Everyone encounters challenges in their life that may feel overwhelming. Seeking counseling during these times is a sign of strength, as it suggests the willingness to address problems rather than avoid them. I teach solution-focused tools that clients can use in the real world. I have a collaborative approach with my clients and believe humor and empowerment are key components to therapy. If stressful thoughts are keeping you up at night, it may be a sign that you're ready tackle the things that are holding you back. I would like to help.
During my studies, I have focused on the interactions between thinking, emotions, behaviors, and belief systems. I have learned that many factors, such as genetics and how and where someone grows up, deeply affect how we think and feel about the world when we're navigating the complexities of becoming and being an adult. The holistic and sometimes eclectic approaches I have learned are helpful for personal growth or when we have thoughts, actions, and feelings that we wish that we did not have or are just confusing to us.
During my studies, I have focused on the interactions between thinking, emotions, behaviors, and belief systems. I have learned that many factors, such as genetics and how and where someone grows up, deeply affect how we think and feel about the world when we're navigating the complexities of becoming and being an adult. The holistic and sometimes eclectic approaches I have learned are helpful for personal growth or when we have thoughts, actions, and feelings that we wish that we did not have or are just confusing to us.
I understand that as a client, starting therapy can feel intimidating. As a therapist, I can promise you that I am here to make this process comfortable and centered on you. I am empathetic but I will also give you honest feedback that will foster your personal growth and autonomy. I will be here to support you through this process of change. I can help by offering a nonjudgemental, unbiased perspective to whatever brings you to therapy and helping you through the hardships you are facing.
I understand that as a client, starting therapy can feel intimidating. As a therapist, I can promise you that I am here to make this process comfortable and centered on you. I am empathetic but I will also give you honest feedback that will foster your personal growth and autonomy. I will be here to support you through this process of change. I can help by offering a nonjudgemental, unbiased perspective to whatever brings you to therapy and helping you through the hardships you are facing.
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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.