Chronic Pain Therapists in Inglewood, CA
My name is Seth Scher, and I am a LMFT who works in Northern California. I have worked for several non-profit community mental health programs, providing psychotherapy and case management services to those who have struggled with issues of trauma, substance abuse, and mental illness. I have worked in behavioral health for more than 35 years and have been a licensed therapist for 15 years. The areas that I have worked in are relationships, substance abuse, mental illness, and trauma. In addition, in the past 10 years, I have worked in geriatrics (elders) and the family challenges that can occur while caring for dementia.
My name is Seth Scher, and I am a LMFT who works in Northern California. I have worked for several non-profit community mental health programs, providing psychotherapy and case management services to those who have struggled with issues of trauma, substance abuse, and mental illness. I have worked in behavioral health for more than 35 years and have been a licensed therapist for 15 years. The areas that I have worked in are relationships, substance abuse, mental illness, and trauma. In addition, in the past 10 years, I have worked in geriatrics (elders) and the family challenges that can occur while caring for dementia.
Teela Allen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CMHIMP, RYT-200
Verified Verified
Inglewood, CA 90301
Waitlist for new clients
How hard is it for you to create balance and focus in a world full of distractions, dishonesty, & dis-ease? And if what I call the "detrimental D's" as stated above contributes to how you act/think/feel, then who or what is really controlling your life & wellbeing? Let me guess: social media, unaddressed trauma, grief & loss, emotional dysregulation, unhealthy boundaries, passiveness, impulsivity, mood or eating disorders, chronic fatigue, aches/pain, anxiety, depression, digestive discomfort, pH imbalances, etc. Talk therapy alone may be unsuccessful or even unappealing, are you interested in exploring something more effective?
How hard is it for you to create balance and focus in a world full of distractions, dishonesty, & dis-ease? And if what I call the "detrimental D's" as stated above contributes to how you act/think/feel, then who or what is really controlling your life & wellbeing? Let me guess: social media, unaddressed trauma, grief & loss, emotional dysregulation, unhealthy boundaries, passiveness, impulsivity, mood or eating disorders, chronic fatigue, aches/pain, anxiety, depression, digestive discomfort, pH imbalances, etc. Talk therapy alone may be unsuccessful or even unappealing, are you interested in exploring something more effective?
Jeffrey W. Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Inglewood, CA 90305 (Online Only)
Are you worried that if your relationship doesn’t improve soon it may end? Does it feel like no matter how hard you try, you can’t seem to be happy? Are you struggling with constant worry? Have you tried to solve the problems in your life on your own and realized you need help from someone else? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you have made the right choice by being here. And I know this is hard. You’ve likely been debating seeking help for months, if not years. But I’m so glad you found me and have taken the courageous step of being here.
Are you worried that if your relationship doesn’t improve soon it may end? Does it feel like no matter how hard you try, you can’t seem to be happy? Are you struggling with constant worry? Have you tried to solve the problems in your life on your own and realized you need help from someone else? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you have made the right choice by being here. And I know this is hard. You’ve likely been debating seeking help for months, if not years. But I’m so glad you found me and have taken the courageous step of being here.
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist(LMFT) with over 10 years of experience working as a therapist, clinical supervisor, and assistant director of a treatment facility for individuals suffering from mental health and substance use disorders. As a LMFT, my goal is to help individuals improve their mental health, address relationship difficulties, and adjust to challenging life changes. I work with clients from a client-centered approach, utilizing a combination of solution-focused therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I enjoy working with individuals to improve their overall mental health.
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist(LMFT) with over 10 years of experience working as a therapist, clinical supervisor, and assistant director of a treatment facility for individuals suffering from mental health and substance use disorders. As a LMFT, my goal is to help individuals improve their mental health, address relationship difficulties, and adjust to challenging life changes. I work with clients from a client-centered approach, utilizing a combination of solution-focused therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I enjoy working with individuals to improve their overall mental health.
Melanie is EMDR Certified, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. She earned her MA degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and has over 8 years of experience at Journeys working with clients of all ages and various issues. She has experience with clients struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, family conflict, phobias, marital issues, etc. She also has over 16 years of experience working with teens in a youth ministry setting. Previously, Melanie gained experience in the TV and Music industries. In her free time, she enjoys wilderness backpacking & music.
Melanie is EMDR Certified, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. She earned her MA degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and has over 8 years of experience at Journeys working with clients of all ages and various issues. She has experience with clients struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, family conflict, phobias, marital issues, etc. She also has over 16 years of experience working with teens in a youth ministry setting. Previously, Melanie gained experience in the TV and Music industries. In her free time, she enjoys wilderness backpacking & music.
Hello, my name is Crystal Harris and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California, (license 101995). I received my Master's in Social Work from Denver University and have spent most of my career in the medical field working with the chronically ill, dying, and grieving. My work provides me the opportunity to utilize mindfulness for stress reduction, cognitive behavioral therapy, supportive psychotherapy, life review, and grief and trauma support. My assessment includes physical, emotional, and existential health.
Hello, my name is Crystal Harris and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California, (license 101995). I received my Master's in Social Work from Denver University and have spent most of my career in the medical field working with the chronically ill, dying, and grieving. My work provides me the opportunity to utilize mindfulness for stress reduction, cognitive behavioral therapy, supportive psychotherapy, life review, and grief and trauma support. My assessment includes physical, emotional, and existential health.
Whether you're considering therapy to help you through a rough patch, an unexpected tragic event or work through long standing life issues, the choice to seek help is NOT easy. My goal is to help you uncover your true full potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating.
Whether you're considering therapy to help you through a rough patch, an unexpected tragic event or work through long standing life issues, the choice to seek help is NOT easy. My goal is to help you uncover your true full potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating.
My name is Adolfo M. Hernandez and license number is 126948 LMFT. MY approach to therapy is primary to focus on client's personal strengths, cognitive restructuring, increase insight and awareness, increase overall functioning, and problem-solving skills. I had helped children, teens, and adults who suffer from depression, anxiety, alcohol, panic attacks, substance abuse, bipolar, anger, stress, family problems, and many others. I do not rely in a single approach, instead, focusing on client's goals. Moreover, I used Cognitive behavioral, existential, Prolonged exposure for individuals who experienced traumatic experiences.
My name is Adolfo M. Hernandez and license number is 126948 LMFT. MY approach to therapy is primary to focus on client's personal strengths, cognitive restructuring, increase insight and awareness, increase overall functioning, and problem-solving skills. I had helped children, teens, and adults who suffer from depression, anxiety, alcohol, panic attacks, substance abuse, bipolar, anger, stress, family problems, and many others. I do not rely in a single approach, instead, focusing on client's goals. Moreover, I used Cognitive behavioral, existential, Prolonged exposure for individuals who experienced traumatic experiences.
I can help you improve your life by coaching you in implementing evidence-based coping techniques. My ultimate goal is to help you gain awareness and insight into the negative thought and behavior patterns that contribute to your distress. Taking into account your cultural background, life experiences, and personality, I will tailor treatment to your unique needs. I'm empathetic and easygoing, but will also challenge you to take a critical look at unhelpful patterns and work through the discomfort that may cause. I draw from personal experiences and use humor when appropriate to make therapy an enjoyable experience.
I can help you improve your life by coaching you in implementing evidence-based coping techniques. My ultimate goal is to help you gain awareness and insight into the negative thought and behavior patterns that contribute to your distress. Taking into account your cultural background, life experiences, and personality, I will tailor treatment to your unique needs. I'm empathetic and easygoing, but will also challenge you to take a critical look at unhelpful patterns and work through the discomfort that may cause. I draw from personal experiences and use humor when appropriate to make therapy an enjoyable experience.
I hold the belief that we grow and change through relationships and because of that my style is relational, trauma informed, collaborative and social justice centered. It is not my job or purpose to help create tools for capitalism. I believe there are no predetermined paths or timelines for healing, and that the best way to get where you want is to focus on what keeps you safe, allows you time to rest and helps you create the community you want and need to thrive.
I hold the belief that we grow and change through relationships and because of that my style is relational, trauma informed, collaborative and social justice centered. It is not my job or purpose to help create tools for capitalism. I believe there are no predetermined paths or timelines for healing, and that the best way to get where you want is to focus on what keeps you safe, allows you time to rest and helps you create the community you want and need to thrive.
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I work with anxiety, PTS/D, chronic pain, medical trauma, abuse, and illness including insomnia, migraine, and body system issues.
You can heal from what hurts you. I seek to be an ally and guide in this process. I work with pts/d and trauma, anxiety, chronic pain, and attachment interruption. My work integrates somatic psychotherapy, neuro-psychology, behavioral change, and holistic practice, and I see relationships through the lens of attachment theory. Together, we unravel responses that aren't serving you, and we build new pathways towards a more fulfilling version of life, however you define that. We use our relationship, your self-knowledge and life-knowledge, and my specialized training to move your life into something personally satisfying.
I work with anxiety, PTS/D, chronic pain, medical trauma, abuse, and illness including insomnia, migraine, and body system issues.
You can heal from what hurts you. I seek to be an ally and guide in this process. I work with pts/d and trauma, anxiety, chronic pain, and attachment interruption. My work integrates somatic psychotherapy, neuro-psychology, behavioral change, and holistic practice, and I see relationships through the lens of attachment theory. Together, we unravel responses that aren't serving you, and we build new pathways towards a more fulfilling version of life, however you define that. We use our relationship, your self-knowledge and life-knowledge, and my specialized training to move your life into something personally satisfying.
Dr. Lori Sanderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPH, PhD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90045 (Online Only)
I have a lot of experience working w/those who have chronic illness, chronic pain, obesity, and body image issues and how these affects mental health.
Hello there, I'm Dr. Lori Sanderson. I enjoy looking at your thoughts and how they are contributing to your stress level, anxiety level, or overall feelings of sadness. How you think contributes to how you behave. How you behave also contributes to how you feel. I will meet you where you are but will also help you to develop a stronger and healthier version of you. We will do this together by helping you to get to the root of your struggles and giving you the tools to get through it. You deserve somewhere that you can share what is on your mind without fear of being judged negatively. You deserve a better life and a healthier you.
I have a lot of experience working w/those who have chronic illness, chronic pain, obesity, and body image issues and how these affects mental health.
Hello there, I'm Dr. Lori Sanderson. I enjoy looking at your thoughts and how they are contributing to your stress level, anxiety level, or overall feelings of sadness. How you think contributes to how you behave. How you behave also contributes to how you feel. I will meet you where you are but will also help you to develop a stronger and healthier version of you. We will do this together by helping you to get to the root of your struggles and giving you the tools to get through it. You deserve somewhere that you can share what is on your mind without fear of being judged negatively. You deserve a better life and a healthier you.
Rina Varughese is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California who has been practicing since 2013. Rina has experience with pain management, anxiety, depression, trauma, LGBTQ population, and works from relational attachment. Outside of work, Rina enjoys guitar, ballroom, circuit training, and gun ranges.
Rina Varughese is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California who has been practicing since 2013. Rina has experience with pain management, anxiety, depression, trauma, LGBTQ population, and works from relational attachment. Outside of work, Rina enjoys guitar, ballroom, circuit training, and gun ranges.
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We are a group practice Network offering video and in person app Our vision is to connect you to a network of some of the most talented, highly qualified and compassionate professionals in the mental health field, each with a broad range of skills and unique personal style. Our therapists and psychiatrists are uniquely equipped to work with individuals, children, adolescents, couples and families. They will help you access the keys to your emotional/psychological healing, wholeness and sense of well being. Once you are connected with a therapist, all communication with them will be handled via their individual voice-mail or email.
As a Certified Hypnotherapist, NLP Coach and Time Line Therapy Practitioner, I believe that everyone has the answers they are seeking inside of themselves. I gently guide my clients in their self-discovery journey to create permanent, positive shifts in thinking at the subconscious level. I uniquely offer a 4-hour Power Breakthrough Session, employing a combination of proven Hypnotherapy and NLP Coaching techniques that enable you to surface and release years of emotional pain in a secure and relaxing environment. I invite you to reach out to set up a complimentary 30-minute phone consultation to discuss your specific needs.
As a Certified Hypnotherapist, NLP Coach and Time Line Therapy Practitioner, I believe that everyone has the answers they are seeking inside of themselves. I gently guide my clients in their self-discovery journey to create permanent, positive shifts in thinking at the subconscious level. I uniquely offer a 4-hour Power Breakthrough Session, employing a combination of proven Hypnotherapy and NLP Coaching techniques that enable you to surface and release years of emotional pain in a secure and relaxing environment. I invite you to reach out to set up a complimentary 30-minute phone consultation to discuss your specific needs.
Pina Murcia
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RYT 200
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Healing is the capacity to navigate pain with gentle awareness.
What I know more than anything else is that you are the expert of yourself and you have access to an unlimited source of wisdom within you. I am here to hold the lantern as you explore and (re)discover the resources that live within. Are you constantly overthinking, overanalyzing, anxious, or worried? Are you having a difficult time managing the many challenges that have come over the last few years? Do you find yourself falling back into the same patterns repeatedly, even after resolving to change? Do you want to change aspects of your life, but feel stuck and unsure how to get there? You are in the right place.
Healing is the capacity to navigate pain with gentle awareness.
What I know more than anything else is that you are the expert of yourself and you have access to an unlimited source of wisdom within you. I am here to hold the lantern as you explore and (re)discover the resources that live within. Are you constantly overthinking, overanalyzing, anxious, or worried? Are you having a difficult time managing the many challenges that have come over the last few years? Do you find yourself falling back into the same patterns repeatedly, even after resolving to change? Do you want to change aspects of your life, but feel stuck and unsure how to get there? You are in the right place.
Trinity Hart
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, NTP
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90045 (Online Only)
Do you feel pulled in a million directions, unable to fit it all in? Are you struggling to keep up with your relationships, work and health? Is it hard to be kind to yourself? I am honored to provide mental health services for sensitive women who want to holistically address and resolve issues related to anxiety, depression, chronic pain, identity, vocation and purpose, life transitions, and self esteem so that they can identify what's not working, make some changes, and ultimately lead resilient, joyful, fulfilling lives.
Do you feel pulled in a million directions, unable to fit it all in? Are you struggling to keep up with your relationships, work and health? Is it hard to be kind to yourself? I am honored to provide mental health services for sensitive women who want to holistically address and resolve issues related to anxiety, depression, chronic pain, identity, vocation and purpose, life transitions, and self esteem so that they can identify what's not working, make some changes, and ultimately lead resilient, joyful, fulfilling lives.
Nicole Barkopoulos, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90045 (Online Only)
I especially enjoy assisting clients going through difficult life transitions such as marriage, birth, aging, loss, illness, and death.
With the constantly changing landscape of society and the world, I offer clients dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, insomnia, life circumstance change, cultural differences and difficulties, a stable landing board in which to process their reactions, feelings, and thoughts during these often challenging times. The approaches to therapy I incorporate include psychodynamic, existential, family systems, meaning-centered, and cognitive behavioral, all while coming from a trauma-informed care perspective.
I especially enjoy assisting clients going through difficult life transitions such as marriage, birth, aging, loss, illness, and death.
With the constantly changing landscape of society and the world, I offer clients dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, insomnia, life circumstance change, cultural differences and difficulties, a stable landing board in which to process their reactions, feelings, and thoughts during these often challenging times. The approaches to therapy I incorporate include psychodynamic, existential, family systems, meaning-centered, and cognitive behavioral, all while coming from a trauma-informed care perspective.
Mario Palacios
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90045 (Online Only)
¿Está teniendo dificultades en su vida? Are you currently dealing with personal issues? Is it difficult to make decisions? Do you feel a sense of hopelessness? Are you feeling trapped? Problems making choices? I have much empathy and concern for those who are dealing with pain, grief and loss. Seeking help can be a challenge, but it can also bring a sense of HOPE. Don't carry the burden alone!
¿Está teniendo dificultades en su vida? Are you currently dealing with personal issues? Is it difficult to make decisions? Do you feel a sense of hopelessness? Are you feeling trapped? Problems making choices? I have much empathy and concern for those who are dealing with pain, grief and loss. Seeking help can be a challenge, but it can also bring a sense of HOPE. Don't carry the burden alone!
Please check out my website:drloribaudino.com. I focus on therapeutic support for children & parents. Utilizing a body centered movement approach that is playful, engaging and beneficial. I specialize with children from behavioral, attachment, learning challenges and developmental needs to those with severe medical and physical illness. I support parents on this journey to best communicate, support and find joy in their child/family! I fit approaches to your family needs and preferences. I believe that children are capable and competent and with this support they reach their potential!
Please check out my website:drloribaudino.com. I focus on therapeutic support for children & parents. Utilizing a body centered movement approach that is playful, engaging and beneficial. I specialize with children from behavioral, attachment, learning challenges and developmental needs to those with severe medical and physical illness. I support parents on this journey to best communicate, support and find joy in their child/family! I fit approaches to your family needs and preferences. I believe that children are capable and competent and with this support they reach their potential!
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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.