Chronic Pain Therapists in Bentonville, AR
I find it an honor and do not take for granted the privilege of sitting with others in their deepest pain.
I would be honored to work alongside you in your journey towards healing. You may feel like you are barely surviving. You may exhausted from putting on a brave face each day, yet you are afraid to let anyone know you are struggling for fear of being a burden. My approach in the therapy process is to give you space to process your thoughts and emotions. My goal is to come alongside you and help you discover ways to find healing and peace.
I find it an honor and do not take for granted the privilege of sitting with others in their deepest pain.
I would be honored to work alongside you in your journey towards healing. You may feel like you are barely surviving. You may exhausted from putting on a brave face each day, yet you are afraid to let anyone know you are struggling for fear of being a burden. My approach in the therapy process is to give you space to process your thoughts and emotions. My goal is to come alongside you and help you discover ways to find healing and peace.
Brook is experienced in providing therapy services to a variety of individuals, including children, adolescents, and adults. She has worked in individual therapy, transitional living, incarcerations, school-based therapy, and hospice. Brook's professional work addresses the individual needs of those experiencing symptoms related to depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, suicidal ideation, and recent life-threatening or terminal illness diagnosis.
Brook is experienced in providing therapy services to a variety of individuals, including children, adolescents, and adults. She has worked in individual therapy, transitional living, incarcerations, school-based therapy, and hospice. Brook's professional work addresses the individual needs of those experiencing symptoms related to depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, suicidal ideation, and recent life-threatening or terminal illness diagnosis.
Stephanie C. Shaw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bentonville, AR 72712
I have been working in this field for 7 years and I still get a thrill every time I see someone's load lighten every time I see someone gain mastery over their illness.
Do you feel lost, or like you don't belong? Do you feel different from those around you? Has socialization become a draining performance? Maybe you know what the mask is covering up, or maybe you just know you have to pretend to be ‘happy’ or ‘normal.' Do you have a loved one that is struggling? Maybe you are struggling to understand their experience. What if you knew you weren’t alone? I believe I can help you. We can work on the things that are making you feel overwhelmed now, as we work towards long term change.
I have been working in this field for 7 years and I still get a thrill every time I see someone's load lighten every time I see someone gain mastery over their illness.
Do you feel lost, or like you don't belong? Do you feel different from those around you? Has socialization become a draining performance? Maybe you know what the mask is covering up, or maybe you just know you have to pretend to be ‘happy’ or ‘normal.' Do you have a loved one that is struggling? Maybe you are struggling to understand their experience. What if you knew you weren’t alone? I believe I can help you. We can work on the things that are making you feel overwhelmed now, as we work towards long term change.
I truly enjoy working with clients ready for change, excited to break free from cycles that control their life. Wrestling with trauma, anxiety, relationships, sexual health concerns and/or pelvic pain, they are excited for a new chapter. They seek authenticity, vulnerability and the ability to advocate for themselves moving forward. They crave a life infused with hope, where their true selves can thrive, free from stigmas. Their motivation stems from a deep-seated belief in their worthiness of profound change. Collaboratively, we set goals to create safety and healing, free from stigma.
I truly enjoy working with clients ready for change, excited to break free from cycles that control their life. Wrestling with trauma, anxiety, relationships, sexual health concerns and/or pelvic pain, they are excited for a new chapter. They seek authenticity, vulnerability and the ability to advocate for themselves moving forward. They crave a life infused with hope, where their true selves can thrive, free from stigmas. Their motivation stems from a deep-seated belief in their worthiness of profound change. Collaboratively, we set goals to create safety and healing, free from stigma.
Priscilla Fincher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Bentonville, AR 72712
Waitlist for new clients
I have a few openings for summer with limited Friday/Saturday availability! Are you living the life you want? Did you know you are the main character in your life? The counseling I do is centered around your needs and goals to live your authentic journey! I work with teens and adults who struggle with depression and anxiety with a specialization helping neurodivergent individuals. I like to help people realize their own authentic self and sometimes that is using expressive art therapy when words can not describe the emotional pain or pattern of thoughts.
I have a few openings for summer with limited Friday/Saturday availability! Are you living the life you want? Did you know you are the main character in your life? The counseling I do is centered around your needs and goals to live your authentic journey! I work with teens and adults who struggle with depression and anxiety with a specialization helping neurodivergent individuals. I like to help people realize their own authentic self and sometimes that is using expressive art therapy when words can not describe the emotional pain or pattern of thoughts.
Torie L Sullivan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, BCN, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Bentonville, AR 72716
I believe in creating a safe place is that allows opportunity to build trust and connection. Openning up can be scary, stressful and difficult. As you to learn skills and self understanding you increase confindence as well as success. Changing thoughts and perspective will allow you to gain control over old fears and habits. Life experiences, big and small, can leave scars on us which can be labelled as anxiety, depression or trauma. Traumatic events such as accidents, illness, abuse or major loses can create a sense of numbing or shutting down that make it difficult to experience happiness or even relaxation.
I believe in creating a safe place is that allows opportunity to build trust and connection. Openning up can be scary, stressful and difficult. As you to learn skills and self understanding you increase confindence as well as success. Changing thoughts and perspective will allow you to gain control over old fears and habits. Life experiences, big and small, can leave scars on us which can be labelled as anxiety, depression or trauma. Traumatic events such as accidents, illness, abuse or major loses can create a sense of numbing or shutting down that make it difficult to experience happiness or even relaxation.
Freeman-Burchfield Institute for Cognitive Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, BICBTCC, A-CBT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Bentonville, AR 72712
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has proven throughout research in the treatment for anxiety & depression and many other conditions such as personality disorders, OCD, PTSD, insomnia, chronic pain and more.
Are you finally ready to get help? If so, we want you to know that at FBCBT we would be honored. We are here to listen sincerely so we can work with you to create a plan to get you right where you want to be. We can help you find a therapist that fits your individual needs. At FBCBT we teach and utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) because CBT is the most researched and scientifically tested therapy model. However, we value all evidence-based therapy models and use what is needed to best help you. Please feel free to reach out today to learn more about us.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has proven throughout research in the treatment for anxiety & depression and many other conditions such as personality disorders, OCD, PTSD, insomnia, chronic pain and more.
Are you finally ready to get help? If so, we want you to know that at FBCBT we would be honored. We are here to listen sincerely so we can work with you to create a plan to get you right where you want to be. We can help you find a therapist that fits your individual needs. At FBCBT we teach and utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) because CBT is the most researched and scientifically tested therapy model. However, we value all evidence-based therapy models and use what is needed to best help you. Please feel free to reach out today to learn more about us.
Jannie Cole
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, TAC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bentonville, AR 72712
I specialize in a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, and chronic pain.
I believe in a practical, integrative approach to counseling to help each person along their individual path. I want to help you find hope and joy instead of merely eliminating symptoms. I work with my clients to facilitate growth and change through transparency, empathy and nonjudgment, as well as through other evidence based practices, including EMDR.
I specialize in a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, and chronic pain.
I believe in a practical, integrative approach to counseling to help each person along their individual path. I want to help you find hope and joy instead of merely eliminating symptoms. I work with my clients to facilitate growth and change through transparency, empathy and nonjudgment, as well as through other evidence based practices, including EMDR.
Kristin Temple
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bentonville, AR 72712
Waitlist for new clients
Are you navigating the aftermath of a traumatic experience, feeling paralyzed and overwhelmed by pain? Has your life been shattered by unexpected circumstances? Do you find yourself forever marked by a defining event, which has created a sense of disconnection from those closest to you, leaving you uncertain about how to find your way back to one another? The impact of trauma and loss can leave one feeling paralyzed and disconnected from oneself and others. On one hand, you yearn for comfort and connection from others; yet, on the other hand, your best efforts to seek connection tend to only amplify your pain.
Are you navigating the aftermath of a traumatic experience, feeling paralyzed and overwhelmed by pain? Has your life been shattered by unexpected circumstances? Do you find yourself forever marked by a defining event, which has created a sense of disconnection from those closest to you, leaving you uncertain about how to find your way back to one another? The impact of trauma and loss can leave one feeling paralyzed and disconnected from oneself and others. On one hand, you yearn for comfort and connection from others; yet, on the other hand, your best efforts to seek connection tend to only amplify your pain.
Jodie Tipton
Licensed Professional Counselor, CSAT, CMAT, CPTT, EMDR, IFS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bentonville, AR 72712 (Online Only)
Is your hurt holding you back in some way and keeping you stuck? I am passionate about helping clients reduce their symptoms, and heal their relationship with themselves. I believe you can heal from the pain that keeps you stuck. My approach is direct yet gentle. I am intentional in meeting each client where they are at, and use a collaborative approach to work toward clients' goals. I work with clients throughout Arkansas, Florida, Missouri, and Utah, from the comfort of your own space, via Telehealth. I believe that to be a well-trained therapist, one must continue learning and growing. And I love reinvesting back into my clients!
Is your hurt holding you back in some way and keeping you stuck? I am passionate about helping clients reduce their symptoms, and heal their relationship with themselves. I believe you can heal from the pain that keeps you stuck. My approach is direct yet gentle. I am intentional in meeting each client where they are at, and use a collaborative approach to work toward clients' goals. I work with clients throughout Arkansas, Florida, Missouri, and Utah, from the comfort of your own space, via Telehealth. I believe that to be a well-trained therapist, one must continue learning and growing. And I love reinvesting back into my clients!
Northwest Counseling offers professional counseling for all ages. We specialize in marital therapies that include trained EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy) marriage therapists. EFT is a proven effective therapy to restore depth and passion to hurting relationships. Studies show a better than 70% rate of restoration of broken relationships. In addition, NCI helps children and individuals with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, grief, sleep disorders and anger management.
Northwest Counseling offers professional counseling for all ages. We specialize in marital therapies that include trained EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy) marriage therapists. EFT is a proven effective therapy to restore depth and passion to hurting relationships. Studies show a better than 70% rate of restoration of broken relationships. In addition, NCI helps children and individuals with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, grief, sleep disorders and anger management.
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We all have challenges, stresses, wounds, hard relationships, and times where we just feel "stuck". I love creating a safe and nurturing environment, when it's time to tackle these issues. I provide active listening, curiosity, thoughtful questioning, support, encouragement, educated thinking, and gentle challenge when necessary. I partner with clients to set goals and work towards them. I see clients as the driver, and myself as an actively engaged passenger. I consider it a privilege to be invited into people's most private and vulnerable places and hold this trust with the utmost professionalism and care.
We all have challenges, stresses, wounds, hard relationships, and times where we just feel "stuck". I love creating a safe and nurturing environment, when it's time to tackle these issues. I provide active listening, curiosity, thoughtful questioning, support, encouragement, educated thinking, and gentle challenge when necessary. I partner with clients to set goals and work towards them. I see clients as the driver, and myself as an actively engaged passenger. I consider it a privilege to be invited into people's most private and vulnerable places and hold this trust with the utmost professionalism and care.
Martha Gonzalez-Michaelis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Bentonville, AR 72712
Are you having difficulty adjusting or transitioning to what life is bringing you? Life is a series of transitions that we need to manage and/or adjust to. Unfortunately, there are times that we have trouble doing so,this is when we feel overwhelmed, depressed and stressed. As your counselor, I will help you transition through these difficult times by developing new skills that will empower you and help you overcome your current situation.In addition to working through the current situation, I will help you develop new personal insights that will enable you to manage future challenges as well.
Are you having difficulty adjusting or transitioning to what life is bringing you? Life is a series of transitions that we need to manage and/or adjust to. Unfortunately, there are times that we have trouble doing so,this is when we feel overwhelmed, depressed and stressed. As your counselor, I will help you transition through these difficult times by developing new skills that will empower you and help you overcome your current situation.In addition to working through the current situation, I will help you develop new personal insights that will enable you to manage future challenges as well.
I work with adults, seniors, children and families. If you (or a loved one) are feeling depressed, anxious, or have sleep disturbances, low self-esteem, relationship issues or are in crisis, I provide a safe, nonjudgmental environment in which to explore self-defeating patterns or incoherent beliefs to help you to restore harmony to your life. Frequently small changes can have a big impact
I work with adults, seniors, children and families. If you (or a loved one) are feeling depressed, anxious, or have sleep disturbances, low self-esteem, relationship issues or are in crisis, I provide a safe, nonjudgmental environment in which to explore self-defeating patterns or incoherent beliefs to help you to restore harmony to your life. Frequently small changes can have a big impact
Joshua "Josh" Duncan, is a Mental Health & Relationship Therapist, that provides individual and relational therapy services to clients ranging in ages from children, and teenagers to adults. Depression & Anxiety:— Depression, fear, and anxiety are some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions that we can experience at some point in our lives. Through counseling and treatment, we are able to help you recover motivation, perspective, and joy that you once had in your life
Joshua "Josh" Duncan, is a Mental Health & Relationship Therapist, that provides individual and relational therapy services to clients ranging in ages from children, and teenagers to adults. Depression & Anxiety:— Depression, fear, and anxiety are some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions that we can experience at some point in our lives. Through counseling and treatment, we are able to help you recover motivation, perspective, and joy that you once had in your life
I like to keep things simple. I like to use what works with each client. Think small is what I encourage each client to focus on. In my experience, small changes made over time can result in amazing outcomes
I like to keep things simple. I like to use what works with each client. Think small is what I encourage each client to focus on. In my experience, small changes made over time can result in amazing outcomes
I have experience with adults, adolescents, and children. I work individuals from diverse backgrounds. I am committed to bringing a client's lifestyle, perspectives, and interests to the forefront of therapeutic work. I ask clients to mindfully incorporate therapeutic work into their day-to-day lives.
I have experience with adults, adolescents, and children. I work individuals from diverse backgrounds. I am committed to bringing a client's lifestyle, perspectives, and interests to the forefront of therapeutic work. I ask clients to mindfully incorporate therapeutic work into their day-to-day lives.
Chris McCleary
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, MS, MA, LPC/D&A, CHT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bentonville, AR 72712
Let’s break through your life hurdles together! As an Enneagram tri-type 3-5-9, I’m here to help you achieve inner peace through practical discussions and realistic goals. I have 4 Master's degrees and am internationally certified in Hypnotherapy (CHt), qualified in delivering transformative interventions. I am recognized in Arkansas as a specialist in Alcohol and Drug Treatment, so I understand the perils of addiction and how to treat it. I love using Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), which has demonstrated strong efficacy for numerous categories...anxiety/PTSD, bipolar, ADHD, feeling stuck, etc. Begin your journey today!
Let’s break through your life hurdles together! As an Enneagram tri-type 3-5-9, I’m here to help you achieve inner peace through practical discussions and realistic goals. I have 4 Master's degrees and am internationally certified in Hypnotherapy (CHt), qualified in delivering transformative interventions. I am recognized in Arkansas as a specialist in Alcohol and Drug Treatment, so I understand the perils of addiction and how to treat it. I love using Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), which has demonstrated strong efficacy for numerous categories...anxiety/PTSD, bipolar, ADHD, feeling stuck, etc. Begin your journey today!
Elinor Nygren Szapiro
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Bentonville, AR 72712
I can help you get to the 'heart' of the challenges and issues you're dealing with and make the lasting changes you’re longing for. Having been in practice over 40 years, I'm a seasoned therapist and have the tools and experience to resolve whatever is 'up' for you. I've found that 'talk therapy' is often not enough to resolve many difficulties, so I use a variety of effective approaches, uniquely adjusted to match each client's needs. In addition to talk therapy, I utilize Brainspotting; EMDR; Body Centered therapy; Meditative approaches and Hypnotherapy.
I can help you get to the 'heart' of the challenges and issues you're dealing with and make the lasting changes you’re longing for. Having been in practice over 40 years, I'm a seasoned therapist and have the tools and experience to resolve whatever is 'up' for you. I've found that 'talk therapy' is often not enough to resolve many difficulties, so I use a variety of effective approaches, uniquely adjusted to match each client's needs. In addition to talk therapy, I utilize Brainspotting; EMDR; Body Centered therapy; Meditative approaches and Hypnotherapy.
Rhonda Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Bentonville, AR 72712 (Online Only)
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Arkansas with 8 years of experience in providing Client Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, and Mindfulness Techniques to clients in need. I utilized Client Center, Cognitive Behavioral, and Mindfulness Counseling techniques to help clients work on past and current negative life experiences that often disrupt their current mood and behaviors in daily lifestyles.
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Arkansas with 8 years of experience in providing Client Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, and Mindfulness Techniques to clients in need. I utilized Client Center, Cognitive Behavioral, and Mindfulness Counseling techniques to help clients work on past and current negative life experiences that often disrupt their current mood and behaviors in daily lifestyles.
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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.