Chronic Pain Therapists in Florence, AL
William G Grall
Licensed Professional Counselor, MDiv, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Florence, AL 35630 (Online Only)
I am a unique Therapist because I am able to work with both younger people and adults to assist them to change their perspective to discover the power in pain.
Everyone on occasion feels hopeless, helpless, frustrated, confused, alone, overwhelmed or even "stuck" in life, marriage, family, work, or relationships. Sometimes you just need someone to listen and understand and hope for you, your loved ones, or your current situation when you are unable or unequipped to be able to hope for or help yourself. A crisis can be defined as any situation that comes up in your life that you do not have a support network great enough to overcome on your own. If you are feeling in over your head, and unable to make it, I have great news for you . . .
I am a unique Therapist because I am able to work with both younger people and adults to assist them to change their perspective to discover the power in pain.
Everyone on occasion feels hopeless, helpless, frustrated, confused, alone, overwhelmed or even "stuck" in life, marriage, family, work, or relationships. Sometimes you just need someone to listen and understand and hope for you, your loved ones, or your current situation when you are unable or unequipped to be able to hope for or help yourself. A crisis can be defined as any situation that comes up in your life that you do not have a support network great enough to overcome on your own. If you are feeling in over your head, and unable to make it, I have great news for you . . .
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Marchelle Gouvin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP, LICSW
Verified Verified
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
Feeling stuck and can't find a way to move forward? Feeling overwhelmed with little hope that things can change? I am careful to provide a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space. I enjoy working with older teens and adults through the life span. Together we will use evidenced based practices to help you create a more fulfilling life. I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals and families dealing with grief and loss, chronic illness, anxiety, life adjustments and depression.
Feeling stuck and can't find a way to move forward? Feeling overwhelmed with little hope that things can change? I am careful to provide a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space. I enjoy working with older teens and adults through the life span. Together we will use evidenced based practices to help you create a more fulfilling life. I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals and families dealing with grief and loss, chronic illness, anxiety, life adjustments and depression.
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Learning skills to manage the pain of the present and identify the pain of the past can equip you to withstand and even grow through the uncertainty of the future.
When your life doesn’t fit the stories they tell, when your experience doesn’t match a list of symptoms, when you’re ready to find, or perhaps recover, your voice. Many people feel silenced simply because their struggles and strengths are unfamiliar and misunderstood, or even denied, by others. The fear of being deemed unacceptable can be paralyzing.
Learning skills to manage the pain of the present and identify the pain of the past can equip you to withstand and even grow through the uncertainty of the future.
When your life doesn’t fit the stories they tell, when your experience doesn’t match a list of symptoms, when you’re ready to find, or perhaps recover, your voice. Many people feel silenced simply because their struggles and strengths are unfamiliar and misunderstood, or even denied, by others. The fear of being deemed unacceptable can be paralyzing.
We are eager to support whatever may be holding you back from the life you desire and reduce whatever pain you are experiencing.
We, at The Health Sense, value your understanding and insight as we work with you to create a healthier and more positive way forward. We understand the difficulties so many people experience and appreciate the complexity from where each individual is coming from, utilizing the strengths and supports available in order to pave a new road ahead. The Health Sense works with each client in a professional, respectful and compassionate manner.
We are eager to support whatever may be holding you back from the life you desire and reduce whatever pain you are experiencing.
We, at The Health Sense, value your understanding and insight as we work with you to create a healthier and more positive way forward. We understand the difficulties so many people experience and appreciate the complexity from where each individual is coming from, utilizing the strengths and supports available in order to pave a new road ahead. The Health Sense works with each client in a professional, respectful and compassionate manner.
Jay Byham Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MRE, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Huntsville, AL 35802
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with extensive experience in helping people manage and/or overcome mood disorders, substance abuse, chronic illness, and spiritual concerns. Assisting people in identifying the root of and finding solutions for their problems in order to allow them to live their lives to the fullest is my passion. I offer a warm and accepting environment in which I guide others in discovering solutions to their varying issues.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with extensive experience in helping people manage and/or overcome mood disorders, substance abuse, chronic illness, and spiritual concerns. Assisting people in identifying the root of and finding solutions for their problems in order to allow them to live their lives to the fullest is my passion. I offer a warm and accepting environment in which I guide others in discovering solutions to their varying issues.
Shannan League Roberts
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Huntsville, AL 35801
Waitlist for new clients
Are you where you want to be in life? Do you want to be more resilient? Every year millions of people face anxiety, depression, difficulty maintaining relationships, substance abuse, trauma and mental illness. There is a “we” in wellness for a reason. Let me help you identify and address the obstacles that negatively impact your life.
Are you where you want to be in life? Do you want to be more resilient? Every year millions of people face anxiety, depression, difficulty maintaining relationships, substance abuse, trauma and mental illness. There is a “we” in wellness for a reason. Let me help you identify and address the obstacles that negatively impact your life.
Treatment includes but is not limited to depression, health issues such as autoimmune diseases, chronic pain, anxiety, grief, LGBTQ issues, alternate lifestyles, ADHD, behavioral issues, at risk teens, addictions, as well as pre-marital, marriage, divorce and co-parenting.
SATURDAY OPENINGS AVAILABLE and ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Integrative Health Services, LLC focuses on treating the mind, body, and spirit. Everyone is not the same and therefore, treatment is tailored to fit the individual needs of each person. Overall health and well-being are strongly encouraged while receiving mental health treatment. This is why Integrative Health Services keeps a unique referral list of highly qualified primary care doctors, massage therapists, holistic doctors/herbalists, yoga therapy instructors, psychiatrists, rheumatologists, personal trainers and many others that promote overall health and well-being.
Treatment includes but is not limited to depression, health issues such as autoimmune diseases, chronic pain, anxiety, grief, LGBTQ issues, alternate lifestyles, ADHD, behavioral issues, at risk teens, addictions, as well as pre-marital, marriage, divorce and co-parenting.
SATURDAY OPENINGS AVAILABLE and ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Integrative Health Services, LLC focuses on treating the mind, body, and spirit. Everyone is not the same and therefore, treatment is tailored to fit the individual needs of each person. Overall health and well-being are strongly encouraged while receiving mental health treatment. This is why Integrative Health Services keeps a unique referral list of highly qualified primary care doctors, massage therapists, holistic doctors/herbalists, yoga therapy instructors, psychiatrists, rheumatologists, personal trainers and many others that promote overall health and well-being.
Heather M Gibbon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, PIP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Harvest, AL 35749 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I believe in meeting a person where they are and standing by them while they determine where they want to be and how to get there. I have worked with adoptive and birth families, children, adolescents, and adults. I have experience with issues related to anxiety, aging, chronic illness, family of origin, and trauma. I believe in building a person up by helping them recognize their strengths and inner resources. It is a privilege to witness and take part in a person's transformation. My goal is to assist however possible and celebrate every success along the path of change.
I believe in meeting a person where they are and standing by them while they determine where they want to be and how to get there. I have worked with adoptive and birth families, children, adolescents, and adults. I have experience with issues related to anxiety, aging, chronic illness, family of origin, and trauma. I believe in building a person up by helping them recognize their strengths and inner resources. It is a privilege to witness and take part in a person's transformation. My goal is to assist however possible and celebrate every success along the path of change.
Kathryn Strickland Abs Sex Therapist
Counselor, MEd, LPC, ABS
Verified Verified
Huntsville, AL 35805
I specialize in sexual health issues including but not limited to: Pelvic pain, erectile dysfunction, sexual addiction, compulsive sexual behavior, conflict between sexual health and spirituality, sexual shame, sexual identity, and anxiety.
Are you and your relationship struggling due to sexual issues. These sensitive subjects can be difficult to talk about and even harder to find the right therapist for. I specialize in helping individuals through sexual issues of all kinds, including but not limited to: ED, Desire discrepancy, pelvic pain, sexual aversion, sexual trauma, low libido, out of control sexual behavior, negative impacts of pornography and technology, medical sexual dysfunction, and more. Don't let sexual problems stop you from having the life and relationships you desire.
I specialize in sexual health issues including but not limited to: Pelvic pain, erectile dysfunction, sexual addiction, compulsive sexual behavior, conflict between sexual health and spirituality, sexual shame, sexual identity, and anxiety.
Are you and your relationship struggling due to sexual issues. These sensitive subjects can be difficult to talk about and even harder to find the right therapist for. I specialize in helping individuals through sexual issues of all kinds, including but not limited to: ED, Desire discrepancy, pelvic pain, sexual aversion, sexual trauma, low libido, out of control sexual behavior, negative impacts of pornography and technology, medical sexual dysfunction, and more. Don't let sexual problems stop you from having the life and relationships you desire.
Integrative Health Services, LLC Michelle Knight
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, PIP, CREP
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Gardendale, AL 35071
I counsel on many sensitive and intimate topics. Are you struggling with marital issues, have an at-risk teen, grief, gambling, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, or a chronic illness? Is a relationship or career choice no longer serving you in a positive way? My office is a nurturing place that welcomes openness and individuality. I'm an outside the box thinker, a supporter of the LGBTQ plus community, someone who has a personal investment in your success, and can be the confidential sounding board that is difficult to find.
I counsel on many sensitive and intimate topics. Are you struggling with marital issues, have an at-risk teen, grief, gambling, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, or a chronic illness? Is a relationship or career choice no longer serving you in a positive way? My office is a nurturing place that welcomes openness and individuality. I'm an outside the box thinker, a supporter of the LGBTQ plus community, someone who has a personal investment in your success, and can be the confidential sounding board that is difficult to find.
LaJewel Rayner-McGee
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, ALC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Madison, AL 35756 (Online Only)
Feeling overwhelmed by thoughts or emotions and unsure where to turn? Let’s explore how understanding and support can transform your struggles into a path toward growth and fulfillment. I am dedicated to helping those who feel overwhelmed by life’s complexities and are seeking a compassionate guide to navigate their journey. I understand that facing anxiety, life stress, depression, or other challenges can feel overwhelming, and my aim is to provide a warm, welcoming environment where you feel truly heard and valued.
Feeling overwhelmed by thoughts or emotions and unsure where to turn? Let’s explore how understanding and support can transform your struggles into a path toward growth and fulfillment. I am dedicated to helping those who feel overwhelmed by life’s complexities and are seeking a compassionate guide to navigate their journey. I understand that facing anxiety, life stress, depression, or other challenges can feel overwhelming, and my aim is to provide a warm, welcoming environment where you feel truly heard and valued.
Congratulations on making a wonderful choice to work with a therapist to start on your journey to living a more healthy and fulfilling life. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with anxiety, parenting issues, relationship issues, mood instability, and adjustment issues. I use cognitive-behavioral techniques in order to help individuals better cope and overcome these obstacles. I am also a Licensed Professional Counselor - Supervisor and have room for 2 more ALC's currently. Please email me if you are looking for a supervisor.
Congratulations on making a wonderful choice to work with a therapist to start on your journey to living a more healthy and fulfilling life. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with anxiety, parenting issues, relationship issues, mood instability, and adjustment issues. I use cognitive-behavioral techniques in order to help individuals better cope and overcome these obstacles. I am also a Licensed Professional Counselor - Supervisor and have room for 2 more ALC's currently. Please email me if you are looking for a supervisor.
Brené Brown once said, "Connection is why we're here; it is what gives purpose and meaning to our lives." In counseling with me, you will be guided towards self-discovery, growth, and lasting change. It's essential to me that you feel fully seen and understood as we work together. Your well-being is my top priority, and I'm dedicated to maintaining a strong and supportive bond as we navigate your path forward. Described by clients and colleagues as warm, accepting, and deeply connected, my counseling style aims to cultivate an atmosphere of closeness and trust.
Brené Brown once said, "Connection is why we're here; it is what gives purpose and meaning to our lives." In counseling with me, you will be guided towards self-discovery, growth, and lasting change. It's essential to me that you feel fully seen and understood as we work together. Your well-being is my top priority, and I'm dedicated to maintaining a strong and supportive bond as we navigate your path forward. Described by clients and colleagues as warm, accepting, and deeply connected, my counseling style aims to cultivate an atmosphere of closeness and trust.
Susan Walker Ratliff
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Huntsville, AL 35801
Susan W. Ratliff LPC Susan is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Athens University in Behavioral Science, and a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology from A&M University. Susan has been in practice in North Alabama for the past 25 years, with experience in both outpatient and inpatient settings. She has served a variety of populations, and has led individual, group, marital, and family therapy sessions. She currently works with children, adolescents and adults in therapy. Susan’s main passion in work is to improve individuals, and families lives by assisting in their development.
Susan W. Ratliff LPC Susan is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Athens University in Behavioral Science, and a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology from A&M University. Susan has been in practice in North Alabama for the past 25 years, with experience in both outpatient and inpatient settings. She has served a variety of populations, and has led individual, group, marital, and family therapy sessions. She currently works with children, adolescents and adults in therapy. Susan’s main passion in work is to improve individuals, and families lives by assisting in their development.
My ideal client is someone struggling with chronic health issues, particularly weight management, who feels overwhelmed by the conflicting information out there and has tried numerous diets without long-term success. They are motivated but need guidance to navigate the complexities of their condition, and they want to regain control over their health. Their goal is to achieve sustainable weight loss, improve their energy levels, and reduce the impact of chronic conditions like hypertension or diabetes. Ultimately, they seek a healthier, more balanced life, both physically and mentally.
My ideal client is someone struggling with chronic health issues, particularly weight management, who feels overwhelmed by the conflicting information out there and has tried numerous diets without long-term success. They are motivated but need guidance to navigate the complexities of their condition, and they want to regain control over their health. Their goal is to achieve sustainable weight loss, improve their energy levels, and reduce the impact of chronic conditions like hypertension or diabetes. Ultimately, they seek a healthier, more balanced life, both physically and mentally.
Lorna S Bell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Huntsville, AL 35802
Greetings, I am Lorna Bell and I've been available to support individuals for over 20 years with many challenges along life's journey. I am open to serving clients with a willingness and desire for change. Helping you to achieve your healthiest version of yourself. I'd love to help you work through concerns involving mood, anxiety and depression by utilizing Motivational Interviewing skills, CBT and DBT skills. It will be my pleasure to assist you with kindness and compassion with personalized goals and objectives.
Greetings, I am Lorna Bell and I've been available to support individuals for over 20 years with many challenges along life's journey. I am open to serving clients with a willingness and desire for change. Helping you to achieve your healthiest version of yourself. I'd love to help you work through concerns involving mood, anxiety and depression by utilizing Motivational Interviewing skills, CBT and DBT skills. It will be my pleasure to assist you with kindness and compassion with personalized goals and objectives.
Barbara Powell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW-S, PIP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toney, AL 35773
Are you living life or just going through the motions? Do you struggle with low self-esteem, trauma, drug or alcohol dependency, anxiety, depression, or feeling like life keeps throwing you fast balls you can’t catch? Let me walk with you Over the Horizon to the life of your dreams.
Are you living life or just going through the motions? Do you struggle with low self-esteem, trauma, drug or alcohol dependency, anxiety, depression, or feeling like life keeps throwing you fast balls you can’t catch? Let me walk with you Over the Horizon to the life of your dreams.
Paul Rainwater, LPC-S
Licensed Professional Counselor, License, Profess, Cnslr
Verified Verified
Madison, AL 35758
I offer Christian counseling. Although I do not dwell specifically on Christian counseling but I am excited to talk about it. I mostly focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I love helping people feel better and become excited about their lives and not be burdened by the thots that weigh you down. I like to see people improve and live a happy life!
I offer Christian counseling. Although I do not dwell specifically on Christian counseling but I am excited to talk about it. I mostly focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I love helping people feel better and become excited about their lives and not be burdened by the thots that weigh you down. I like to see people improve and live a happy life!
Dr. Sharlaine Ortiz Good Doctor Behavioral Services Llc
Counselor, PhD
Verified Verified
Huntsville, AL 35801 (Online Only)
Español arriba. You are the master of your life. It's time to reclaim it. My passion is to help those that have experienced stress, sadness, work, and school issues along problems in their relationship. The ultimate goal is to assist you with reaching your full potential along with providing tools that can promote goal attainment.
Español arriba. You are the master of your life. It's time to reclaim it. My passion is to help those that have experienced stress, sadness, work, and school issues along problems in their relationship. The ultimate goal is to assist you with reaching your full potential along with providing tools that can promote goal attainment.
Tristan Rice
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Scottsboro, AL 35768 (Online Only)
Whether you are struggling with a loss of a loved one, feeling overwhelmed by depression or anxiety, facing challenges in your relationships, or experiencing unique issues that women encounter, I am dedicated to working collaboratively with you to develop personalized strategies for growth and healing. Together we will explore your strengths, identify areas for growth, and develop practical coping skills to enhance your overall well-being. I understand that aspects of life can be overwhelming and complex, and I am here to offer a compassionate and non-judgmental space for you to explore and heal.
Whether you are struggling with a loss of a loved one, feeling overwhelmed by depression or anxiety, facing challenges in your relationships, or experiencing unique issues that women encounter, I am dedicated to working collaboratively with you to develop personalized strategies for growth and healing. Together we will explore your strengths, identify areas for growth, and develop practical coping skills to enhance your overall well-being. I understand that aspects of life can be overwhelming and complex, and I am here to offer a compassionate and non-judgmental space for you to explore and heal.
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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.