Chronic Pain Therapists in Avondale, AZ

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Joel Tyler Whiteside
Counselor, MSPC, LPC, CBCC
Verified Verified
Avondale, AZ 85323
My journey in the field of mental health has equipped me with the skills to address a variety of concerns, from anxiety and depression, relationship issues, grief and loss, substance and alcohol abuse, chronic pain, parenting, anger management, and life transitions.
Your restoration journey starts here. I'm Joel Whiteside, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) dedicated to helping individuals navigate the intricate path of personal healing and growth. With a passion for fostering resilience and empowering my clients, I strive to create a safe and supportive space where you can explore, understand, and transform your life. I approach each client with genuine compassion and empathy, where you can feel heard and understood. I believe in addressing the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. We will work together towards your goals, work through the struggles, and celebrate the wins.
My journey in the field of mental health has equipped me with the skills to address a variety of concerns, from anxiety and depression, relationship issues, grief and loss, substance and alcohol abuse, chronic pain, parenting, anger management, and life transitions.
Your restoration journey starts here. I'm Joel Whiteside, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) dedicated to helping individuals navigate the intricate path of personal healing and growth. With a passion for fostering resilience and empowering my clients, I strive to create a safe and supportive space where you can explore, understand, and transform your life. I approach each client with genuine compassion and empathy, where you can feel heard and understood. I believe in addressing the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. We will work together towards your goals, work through the struggles, and celebrate the wins.
(623) 267-9783 View (623) 267-9783
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Marnie Pollard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Avondale, AZ 85392  (Online Only)
Life these days can be isolating, stressful, and demanding. Thriving can be even more difficult for those struggling with anxiety, past trauma, grief, and life transitions. With my educational and professional emphasis in the field of child and family welfare, I have much experience working with individuals through stressors in the nuclear family, as well as the family of origin. I am passionate about supporting those in transitioning roles such as adolescence, young adulthood, work, parenting, relationships, empty-nesting, and grief. The goal of our work together will be to make the specific, positive changes you desire.
Life these days can be isolating, stressful, and demanding. Thriving can be even more difficult for those struggling with anxiety, past trauma, grief, and life transitions. With my educational and professional emphasis in the field of child and family welfare, I have much experience working with individuals through stressors in the nuclear family, as well as the family of origin. I am passionate about supporting those in transitioning roles such as adolescence, young adulthood, work, parenting, relationships, empty-nesting, and grief. The goal of our work together will be to make the specific, positive changes you desire.
(623) 292-3802 View (623) 292-3802
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Sonoran Life Solutions
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Avondale, AZ 85392
Sonoran Life Solutions is an outpatient counseling office with locations in Peoria and Goodyear. We offer some of the lowest private pay rates: $100 to see a Independently Licensed Therapist and $65 to see our amazing Life Coach or our counseling interns. We are a group of 21. We are licensed through the AZBBHE. We provide individual, couples, and family therapy. We are open Mon-Fri 7a-9p and Sat from 8a-5p. We accept almost all insurance plans. We also accept most Employee Assistance Programs. SLS believes in making counseling services affordable for those who need it.
Sonoran Life Solutions is an outpatient counseling office with locations in Peoria and Goodyear. We offer some of the lowest private pay rates: $100 to see a Independently Licensed Therapist and $65 to see our amazing Life Coach or our counseling interns. We are a group of 21. We are licensed through the AZBBHE. We provide individual, couples, and family therapy. We are open Mon-Fri 7a-9p and Sat from 8a-5p. We accept almost all insurance plans. We also accept most Employee Assistance Programs. SLS believes in making counseling services affordable for those who need it.
(623) 777-7270 View (623) 777-7270
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Dawn Marie Bellingham
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAPC, LPC, CSAT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Avondale, AZ 85323
Welcome to Grace & Gratitude Counseling, PLLC. My desire is that you will find hope and healing throughout your journey. I have been working in the mental health and addiction field for 15 years. Additionally, I have worked in the education field for over 20 years. My expertise includes working in the areas of Christian counseling, trauma work, experiential therapy, mental health, relationships, family, and addiction. I also have a passion for working with adolescents and young adults. I spent time at the junior high and high school level teaching English, working as a guidance counselor, and as a social worker.
Welcome to Grace & Gratitude Counseling, PLLC. My desire is that you will find hope and healing throughout your journey. I have been working in the mental health and addiction field for 15 years. Additionally, I have worked in the education field for over 20 years. My expertise includes working in the areas of Christian counseling, trauma work, experiential therapy, mental health, relationships, family, and addiction. I also have a passion for working with adolescents and young adults. I spent time at the junior high and high school level teaching English, working as a guidance counselor, and as a social worker.
(602) 497-0121 View (602) 497-0121
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Stephanie Wiggins
Counselor, MS, LAC
Verified Verified
Avondale, AZ 85392
My ideal client is ready to explore their thoughts and feelings, even if they're overwhelmed or unsure where to start. They may be dealing with stress, anxiety, or past trauma, but they're open to learning new ways to cope and grow.
My ideal client is ready to explore their thoughts and feelings, even if they're overwhelmed or unsure where to start. They may be dealing with stress, anxiety, or past trauma, but they're open to learning new ways to cope and grow.
(480) 716-5988 View (480) 716-5988
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Tania Rojo
Counselor, MAPC, LAC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Avondale, AZ 85392
Are you struggling with stress, ongoing sadness, anxiety, or relationship issues? If so, you've come to the right place! I've witnessed many clients undergo transformative journeys through therapy, and I'd be honored to be part of yours. I provide a safe and supportive space where you can freely explore your thoughts and emotions. I believe everyone has a story to share, and I'm here to listen with an open heart.
Are you struggling with stress, ongoing sadness, anxiety, or relationship issues? If so, you've come to the right place! I've witnessed many clients undergo transformative journeys through therapy, and I'd be honored to be part of yours. I provide a safe and supportive space where you can freely explore your thoughts and emotions. I believe everyone has a story to share, and I'm here to listen with an open heart.
(602) 834-1800 View (602) 834-1800
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Tolana Murphy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Avondale, AZ 85323
My counseling is made available through MinuteClinic, located in CVS HealthHUB locations. You can schedule an appointment with me by calling the number listed in my profile or by visiting www.cvs.com/minuteclinic/services/mental-health-counseling.
My counseling is made available through MinuteClinic, located in CVS HealthHUB locations. You can schedule an appointment with me by calling the number listed in my profile or by visiting www.cvs.com/minuteclinic/services/mental-health-counseling.
(623) 263-3701 View (623) 263-3701
Alisha Robles
Counselor
Verified Verified
Avondale, AZ 85392
Not accepting new clients
As a counselor at Lifeline Professional Counseling Service, I am passionate about helping my clients achieve their goals to live an empowered, insightful life. I provide a variety of services for all walks of life, and enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults. I have experience treating trauma, anxiety-related disorders, depression, mood disorders, adjustment disorders, and grief and loss.
As a counselor at Lifeline Professional Counseling Service, I am passionate about helping my clients achieve their goals to live an empowered, insightful life. I provide a variety of services for all walks of life, and enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults. I have experience treating trauma, anxiety-related disorders, depression, mood disorders, adjustment disorders, and grief and loss.
(623) 439-8964 View (623) 439-8964

More Therapists Nearby

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Lynda Griffin Bull
Licensed Professional Counselor, MC, LPC
Verified Verified
Mesa, AZ 85201
I have specialized post-graduate training that gently and safely moves individuals through stress related problems, disorders or illnesses.
If life and all it brings leaves you feeling trapped, fearful, depressed, or overwhelmed, I can help. I offer a safe, collaborative, therapeutic experience, uniquely tailored to meet your needs. Together we will move toward success in managing stress, satisfaction in relationships, enjoyment of life, & well-being. I work with issues related to Depression; Grief/Loss; Women's Issues; Adjustment to Change or Loss; Issues associated with Cancer, Chronic illness and/or Pain; Life Transition Issues & Relational problems. Faith based counseling available. Currently I exclusively offer tele-counseling for clients in Arizona and Virginia.
I have specialized post-graduate training that gently and safely moves individuals through stress related problems, disorders or illnesses.
If life and all it brings leaves you feeling trapped, fearful, depressed, or overwhelmed, I can help. I offer a safe, collaborative, therapeutic experience, uniquely tailored to meet your needs. Together we will move toward success in managing stress, satisfaction in relationships, enjoyment of life, & well-being. I work with issues related to Depression; Grief/Loss; Women's Issues; Adjustment to Change or Loss; Issues associated with Cancer, Chronic illness and/or Pain; Life Transition Issues & Relational problems. Faith based counseling available. Currently I exclusively offer tele-counseling for clients in Arizona and Virginia.
(480) 428-0869 View (480) 428-0869
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Randy Kauk
MSN, APRN, ACNPCAG
Verified Verified
Mesa, AZ 85201
I enjoy helping my clients restore their mental and physical health and teaching them how to best use the tools they have to handle difficulties and illnesses.
I have been a medical professional for 14 years. I am a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner in six states, including Arizona, Michigan, Kansas, Florida, Nevada, and California. I have worked in a variety of settings including hospital medicine, primary care, chronic care management, acute rehabilitation, telemedicine, mental health, pain management, home health, MAT therapy, hospice, university teaching, and medical aesthetics.
I enjoy helping my clients restore their mental and physical health and teaching them how to best use the tools they have to handle difficulties and illnesses.
I have been a medical professional for 14 years. I am a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner in six states, including Arizona, Michigan, Kansas, Florida, Nevada, and California. I have worked in a variety of settings including hospital medicine, primary care, chronic care management, acute rehabilitation, telemedicine, mental health, pain management, home health, MAT therapy, hospice, university teaching, and medical aesthetics.
(480) 613-7017 View (480) 613-7017
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Christopher Trotman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Mesa, AZ 85201  (Online Only)
My experience, including living with sickle cell anemia, allows me to specialize in chronic illness, pain, emotional regulation, depression, anxiety, trauma, bipolar disorder and other related issues.
Hey there! If you're here, you may be starting (or continuing) a journey of self-discovery. As a dedicated licensed master social worker, I'm honored to assist you. I know reaching out for help can be difficult sometimes. If you’re willing to take that intimidating first step, I promise you- I will do my best in helping make it as easy and enjoyable for you as I possibly can. I aim to create a healing space, where we'll laugh together, you may cry, and you'll feel ready to overcome challenges. Shoot me an email and we'll schedule a free 15 min consultation! Now accepting clients in AZ only
My experience, including living with sickle cell anemia, allows me to specialize in chronic illness, pain, emotional regulation, depression, anxiety, trauma, bipolar disorder and other related issues.
Hey there! If you're here, you may be starting (or continuing) a journey of self-discovery. As a dedicated licensed master social worker, I'm honored to assist you. I know reaching out for help can be difficult sometimes. If you’re willing to take that intimidating first step, I promise you- I will do my best in helping make it as easy and enjoyable for you as I possibly can. I aim to create a healing space, where we'll laugh together, you may cry, and you'll feel ready to overcome challenges. Shoot me an email and we'll schedule a free 15 min consultation! Now accepting clients in AZ only
(602) 598-5911 View (602) 598-5911
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Michelle McDaniel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Mesa, AZ 85201  (Online Only)
Choosing a therapist can be a challenging process. Your therapist should provide you with confidence that she can help you navigate whatever troubled waters you may encounter with compassion and competence. Whatever your current challenges, I am confident that together, we can find and work toward a solution. No matter your choice of therapist, I wish you the best of luck in this process and in resolving the challenges that you are facing.
Choosing a therapist can be a challenging process. Your therapist should provide you with confidence that she can help you navigate whatever troubled waters you may encounter with compassion and competence. Whatever your current challenges, I am confident that together, we can find and work toward a solution. No matter your choice of therapist, I wish you the best of luck in this process and in resolving the challenges that you are facing.
(480) 690-2109 View (480) 690-2109
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Jamie L Sparrowgrove
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Mesa, AZ 85201  (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Jamie and I am excited to navigate this journey with you. Working with individuals to help them understand and identify treatment for their mental health is my life's passion. I know how difficult it can be to have mental health concerns, and the guilt and shame that comes with the inability to navigate them alone. I strive to make clients feel comfortable and confident in themselves and their treatment.
Hello, my name is Jamie and I am excited to navigate this journey with you. Working with individuals to help them understand and identify treatment for their mental health is my life's passion. I know how difficult it can be to have mental health concerns, and the guilt and shame that comes with the inability to navigate them alone. I strive to make clients feel comfortable and confident in themselves and their treatment.
(520) 214-1886 View (520) 214-1886
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Kristin Jimenez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Mesa, AZ 85201
Working towards the future is an important and often difficult task when dealing with worries of the present and past. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who can help you take steps forward into the future you want. Working together through the counseling process you can learn to find what your happiness looks like and the best steps to get there. Whether you are a couple working through a rough patch, a family going through a transition, or an individual working through anxiety or depression I have the expertise to utilize various clinical techniques to help bring about the desired outcomes for each individual.
Working towards the future is an important and often difficult task when dealing with worries of the present and past. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who can help you take steps forward into the future you want. Working together through the counseling process you can learn to find what your happiness looks like and the best steps to get there. Whether you are a couple working through a rough patch, a family going through a transition, or an individual working through anxiety or depression I have the expertise to utilize various clinical techniques to help bring about the desired outcomes for each individual.
(623) 303-5047 View (623) 303-5047
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Stephanie Wiggins
Counselor, MS, LAC
Verified Verified
Mesa, AZ 85201
My ideal client is ready to explore their thoughts and feelings, even if they're overwhelmed or unsure where to start. They may be dealing with stress, anxiety, or past trauma, but they're open to learning new ways to cope and grow.
My ideal client is ready to explore their thoughts and feelings, even if they're overwhelmed or unsure where to start. They may be dealing with stress, anxiety, or past trauma, but they're open to learning new ways to cope and grow.
(480) 716-5979 View (480) 716-5979
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Spectrum Psychology and Wellness, LLC
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Mesa, AZ 85201
Spectrum Psychology and Wellness was formed in order to meet the holistic needs of our community. Our approach is strength-based and person centered. Our practitioners specialize in issues across all ages and stages of life. Our intention is to meet the needs of the ever-evolving integrated healthcare landscape. Our aim is to treat the whole patient in one, central place, by adopting a multi-dimensional approach that explores the relationship between mental health and physical conditions. SPW will work with your healthcare team to provide coordinated patient care that meets your unique needs and those of your family.
Spectrum Psychology and Wellness was formed in order to meet the holistic needs of our community. Our approach is strength-based and person centered. Our practitioners specialize in issues across all ages and stages of life. Our intention is to meet the needs of the ever-evolving integrated healthcare landscape. Our aim is to treat the whole patient in one, central place, by adopting a multi-dimensional approach that explores the relationship between mental health and physical conditions. SPW will work with your healthcare team to provide coordinated patient care that meets your unique needs and those of your family.
(480) 405-0649 View (480) 405-0649
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Jennifer Enders
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Mesa, AZ 85201  (Online Only)
Hi there and welcome, I offer therapy for adult individuals dealing with a variety of life's stressors and anyone looking to heal and grow. I offer a supportive environment to help you. You deserve to feel seen and heard. I enjoy combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with other techniques as a framework for my therapeutic approach. I encourage meditation and mindfulness. I thoroughly enjoy helping clients find balance and presence in their daily lives!
Hi there and welcome, I offer therapy for adult individuals dealing with a variety of life's stressors and anyone looking to heal and grow. I offer a supportive environment to help you. You deserve to feel seen and heard. I enjoy combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with other techniques as a framework for my therapeutic approach. I encourage meditation and mindfulness. I thoroughly enjoy helping clients find balance and presence in their daily lives!
(520) 346-6736 View (520) 346-6736
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Tara Glaus
LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mesa, AZ 85203
Tara is dedicated to supporting teens, adults, and families navigating challenges like trauma, grief, anxiety, and relationship issues, with a strong commitment to suicide prevention. She creates a welcoming space for exploring wellness and mental health through compassionate guidance. Tara is especially passionate about empowering women facing reproductive and mental health challenges, such as infertility, menopause, and PMDD. By fostering resilience and connection, she ensures that every client feels heard and understood, promoting healing and well-being for all.
Tara is dedicated to supporting teens, adults, and families navigating challenges like trauma, grief, anxiety, and relationship issues, with a strong commitment to suicide prevention. She creates a welcoming space for exploring wellness and mental health through compassionate guidance. Tara is especially passionate about empowering women facing reproductive and mental health challenges, such as infertility, menopause, and PMDD. By fostering resilience and connection, she ensures that every client feels heard and understood, promoting healing and well-being for all.
(623) 462-4001 View (623) 462-4001
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Break Free Therapy PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mesa, AZ 85203  (Online Only)
Are you an adult individual that wants to break free from the controlling aspects of: Anxiety, Grief and Loss, Poor Communication, Trauma, Low Self Image, or inability to express emotions appropriately? Do you struggle with Negative Self Talk, or using Negative Coping Skills that are effective, but destructive at the same time? Do you struggle with planning your future, managing your finances, raising your kids, or just need someone to talk to about current life stressing events? Book your session at helloalma.com/ina-blue
Are you an adult individual that wants to break free from the controlling aspects of: Anxiety, Grief and Loss, Poor Communication, Trauma, Low Self Image, or inability to express emotions appropriately? Do you struggle with Negative Self Talk, or using Negative Coping Skills that are effective, but destructive at the same time? Do you struggle with planning your future, managing your finances, raising your kids, or just need someone to talk to about current life stressing events? Book your session at helloalma.com/ina-blue
(480) 680-8633 View (480) 680-8633
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Tyler C Maxson
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Mesa, AZ 85201
Are you overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or struggling with internet and pornography addiction? Experiencing compassion fatigue or navigating a faith crisis? You seek relief, understanding, and effective strategies to regain control of your life. Your goal is to find balance, build resilience, and connect with someone who truly understands your unique challenges.
Are you overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or struggling with internet and pornography addiction? Experiencing compassion fatigue or navigating a faith crisis? You seek relief, understanding, and effective strategies to regain control of your life. Your goal is to find balance, build resilience, and connect with someone who truly understands your unique challenges.
(480) 568-3621 View (480) 568-3621
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.