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William G Grall
Licensed Professional Counselor, MDiv, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Florence, AL 35630  (Online Only)
The power in pain is unleashed when we begin the process of learning how to look inside of ourselves and toward others we trust for healing, strength, support and answers.
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 . . .
The power in pain is unleashed when we begin the process of learning how to look inside of ourselves and toward others we trust for healing, strength, support and answers.
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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Jay Byham Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MRE, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Huntsville, AL 35802
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.
(256) 883-7031 View (256) 883-7031
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The Health Sense
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CEAP
Verified Verified
Huntsville, AL 35801
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.
(205) 506-2280 View (205) 506-2280
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Layla S Niemann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Huntsville, AL 35803
Waitlist for new clients
Treatment areas include ADHD, OCD, Insomnia, Chronic Pain, Chronic Illness, Burnout, and Anxiety.
I provide a personalized approach to therapy, rooted in current research in order to offer the most advanced and effective treatments for your unique concerns. The therapeutic relationship should be a collaboration, and as such, your treatment plan is tailored to meet your needs with particular attention to your personal values, past experiences, and current goals. The strength and resiliency of the human spirit drives and inspires my work and it is an honor to take part in your healing and personal growth!
Treatment areas include ADHD, OCD, Insomnia, Chronic Pain, Chronic Illness, Burnout, and Anxiety.
I provide a personalized approach to therapy, rooted in current research in order to offer the most advanced and effective treatments for your unique concerns. The therapeutic relationship should be a collaboration, and as such, your treatment plan is tailored to meet your needs with particular attention to your personal values, past experiences, and current goals. The strength and resiliency of the human spirit drives and inspires my work and it is an honor to take part in your healing and personal growth!
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Integrative Health Services, LLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gardendale, AL 35071
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.
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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.
(833) 567-3538 View (833) 567-3538
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Melissa Sue Sutton
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Jasper, AL 35501
Have you ever felt like getting out of bed or taking care of even the most basic of things just feels like too much work? Do you toss and turn all night, your brain constantly bouncing from one terrible thing to the next? Do you feel like you don't have the energy to breathe? If the answer to these questions is yes - then I invite you to contact me. You can find the motivation to do the things you used to enjoy. It is possible to quiet your brain enough so you can get enough rest. I have spent my career helping people to combat issues just like these. Call or email me today and let me help you get back to being who you want to be.
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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.
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Maya Bailey
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Huntsville, AL 35806  (Online Only)
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Leslie V. Cochrane
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Verified Verified
Albertville, AL 35950
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Brandy W Drake
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ADC
Verified Verified
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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.
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Luminous Counseling & Consulting LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Huntsville, AL 35805
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Heather L Forbes
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
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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.