Chronic Pain Therapists in La Verne, CA
Aloha, Are you or your loved ones struggling with anxiety, depression, or chronic pain? Do you find yourself compulsively eating, drinking, working, or seeking relationships in order to fill the inner void? Do you and your partner sometimes get caught in a negative interaction pattern that prevents you from experiencing love and intimacy? I have years of education, training, and clinical experiences to help you process painful emotions, learn new skills, and find new ways of connecting with self, others, and the world. I am licensed in Hawaii and California to see clients from both states.
Aloha, Are you or your loved ones struggling with anxiety, depression, or chronic pain? Do you find yourself compulsively eating, drinking, working, or seeking relationships in order to fill the inner void? Do you and your partner sometimes get caught in a negative interaction pattern that prevents you from experiencing love and intimacy? I have years of education, training, and clinical experiences to help you process painful emotions, learn new skills, and find new ways of connecting with self, others, and the world. I am licensed in Hawaii and California to see clients from both states.
Joanna Bendiner Horowitz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Verne, CA 91750 (Online Only)
People come to a point of change from a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives. I work best with those who have recognized that what they are currently doing is not making them happy - and who have a real commitment to finding ways to alter their present situation. My counseling style is both interactive and supportive.
People come to a point of change from a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives. I work best with those who have recognized that what they are currently doing is not making them happy - and who have a real commitment to finding ways to alter their present situation. My counseling style is both interactive and supportive.
Tara Cavazos
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
La Verne, CA 91750 (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed, wondering why you have strong reactions to small stressors or during interactions with others. Life doesn't wait for us to resolve each bad experience/trauma in life, they build up over time and leave us feeling hopeless, alone and disconnected from others. Our past traumas, if unresolved, can impact us negatively with how we interact with others. For the last 19 years, I have helped individuals from all walks of life overcome issues such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship issues, traumas, and work/school stressors.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, wondering why you have strong reactions to small stressors or during interactions with others. Life doesn't wait for us to resolve each bad experience/trauma in life, they build up over time and leave us feeling hopeless, alone and disconnected from others. Our past traumas, if unresolved, can impact us negatively with how we interact with others. For the last 19 years, I have helped individuals from all walks of life overcome issues such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship issues, traumas, and work/school stressors.
I struggled immensly with anxiety and depression for many years. In my teens and twenties I was in and out of emergency rooms because of panic attacks. In 1997 I started studying mindfulness meditation with Jon Kabat-Zinn and everything changed from that point forward. Once I learned how to have better control over my thoughts and emotions, anxiety and depression became much easier to deal with. I became a therapist and mindfulness teacher to help others gain the same skills.
I struggled immensly with anxiety and depression for many years. In my teens and twenties I was in and out of emergency rooms because of panic attacks. In 1997 I started studying mindfulness meditation with Jon Kabat-Zinn and everything changed from that point forward. Once I learned how to have better control over my thoughts and emotions, anxiety and depression became much easier to deal with. I became a therapist and mindfulness teacher to help others gain the same skills.
Do you want to live a fuller, happier, more successful life? In my 25+ year career I've worked with a variety of clients including children ages 3-12, adolescents, and adults. I can address any mental health issue that may arise, help with coping skills, depression, anxiety, bipolar d/o, ADHD, and relational issues, to name a few. A number of modalities utilized are:.cognitive-behavior, behavior modification, play therapy and a systems approach. In conjunction with the client, a treatment plan and goals are developed, strengths are built on and "new tools are added to their toolbelts".
Do you want to live a fuller, happier, more successful life? In my 25+ year career I've worked with a variety of clients including children ages 3-12, adolescents, and adults. I can address any mental health issue that may arise, help with coping skills, depression, anxiety, bipolar d/o, ADHD, and relational issues, to name a few. A number of modalities utilized are:.cognitive-behavior, behavior modification, play therapy and a systems approach. In conjunction with the client, a treatment plan and goals are developed, strengths are built on and "new tools are added to their toolbelts".
Nicole Bessire-Taylor
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Verne, CA 91750
Nicole Bessire Taylor is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Nicole has a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Azusa Pacific University in Azusa, California. Nicole's therapeutic work has focused on treating individuals, couples, and families with a broad spectrum of clinical issues.
Nicole Bessire Taylor is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Nicole has a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Azusa Pacific University in Azusa, California. Nicole's therapeutic work has focused on treating individuals, couples, and families with a broad spectrum of clinical issues.
Psychotherapy/counseling can be a powerful tool to improve your life, reduce suffering, improve relationships and many other areas of your life. I am trained to get you unstuck and help you address old hurts, painful thoughts, memories and emotions that won't seem to go away. I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist who has experience providing help to those struggling with these issues. I work to provide a safe and warm atmosphere to explore the areas of difficulty and tailor specific strategies and therapeutic techniques to assist clients in finding solutions and the kind of life they want.
Psychotherapy/counseling can be a powerful tool to improve your life, reduce suffering, improve relationships and many other areas of your life. I am trained to get you unstuck and help you address old hurts, painful thoughts, memories and emotions that won't seem to go away. I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist who has experience providing help to those struggling with these issues. I work to provide a safe and warm atmosphere to explore the areas of difficulty and tailor specific strategies and therapeutic techniques to assist clients in finding solutions and the kind of life they want.
Gina Tarango
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, PPS
Verified Verified
La Verne, CA 91750 (Online Only)
[Now accepting credit cards and evening appointments] In my 15+ year career as a therapist I've worked with clients from 3-83 years old and I see women, men, children, adolescents, couples and families. The issues that I work with most commonly are: anxiety, depression, marital problems, gambling, adolescents acting out, couples therapy and trauma work. My clients also enjoy that I am empathetic and humorous. Before we choose to work together, we will discuss your situation over the phone and make sure our therapeutic relationship is a "good fit" :-)
[Now accepting credit cards and evening appointments] In my 15+ year career as a therapist I've worked with clients from 3-83 years old and I see women, men, children, adolescents, couples and families. The issues that I work with most commonly are: anxiety, depression, marital problems, gambling, adolescents acting out, couples therapy and trauma work. My clients also enjoy that I am empathetic and humorous. Before we choose to work together, we will discuss your situation over the phone and make sure our therapeutic relationship is a "good fit" :-)
I work with variety of people in the midst of their life journey. focus on client-centered therapy. By taking this approach, working with each individual, couple, family, and child, a stronger connection for growth can be created. I am privileged to walk along with my clients through their lives. Together we process challenges, traumas, heartaches, life adjustments, losses, relationships, and more related to personal experiences. Therapy helps increase abilities to communicate, & process. We work to go beyond surviving, through healing, to truly thriving, striving toward a life with strong relationships, filled with joy, and hope.
I work with variety of people in the midst of their life journey. focus on client-centered therapy. By taking this approach, working with each individual, couple, family, and child, a stronger connection for growth can be created. I am privileged to walk along with my clients through their lives. Together we process challenges, traumas, heartaches, life adjustments, losses, relationships, and more related to personal experiences. Therapy helps increase abilities to communicate, & process. We work to go beyond surviving, through healing, to truly thriving, striving toward a life with strong relationships, filled with joy, and hope.
Marlene J Garcia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Verne, CA 91750 (Online Only)
I have been a therapist for over 13 years now, I love my profession. I have had the opportunity of working with all age groups from birth to five, school aged children, teens, and adults of all ages. I enjoy doing individual, couple counseling and family counseling sessions.I have a wide variety of experience and tailer the interventions to meet your needs.
I have been a therapist for over 13 years now, I love my profession. I have had the opportunity of working with all age groups from birth to five, school aged children, teens, and adults of all ages. I enjoy doing individual, couple counseling and family counseling sessions.I have a wide variety of experience and tailer the interventions to meet your needs.
Inrijaimelina Constancio
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
La Verne, CA 91750
Working through traumatic experiences while achieving a sense of wholeness may be a difficult journey to undertake alone. It's not uncommon to experience a range of emotions including shame, depression, fear, grief, and anger. Together, we cultivate growth, integrating fragmented pieces and clarifying your experiences. With compassion as our guide, we navigate your journey with courage and resilience, nourishing exploration and revealing hidden truths. Together, we create a safe place to explore, heal, and embrace your authenticity without judgment or constraint.
Working through traumatic experiences while achieving a sense of wholeness may be a difficult journey to undertake alone. It's not uncommon to experience a range of emotions including shame, depression, fear, grief, and anger. Together, we cultivate growth, integrating fragmented pieces and clarifying your experiences. With compassion as our guide, we navigate your journey with courage and resilience, nourishing exploration and revealing hidden truths. Together, we create a safe place to explore, heal, and embrace your authenticity without judgment or constraint.
Dr. Blied {Autism & ADHD Testing - teens & adults}
Psychologist, PhD, MACL, BSP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
La Verne, CA 91750
Accepting new assessment/testing clients! I am a clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience providing therapy services and psychological/neuropsychological assessments for individuals ages 8-50. I understand the overlap between mental health disorders, the nuances of neurodivergence, and am skilled at differential diagnosis. I provide professional diagnostic assessment for ADHD and Autism for both children and adults. I also provide accommodations testing for people with learning differences. As a late-diagnosed twice-exceptional & neurodivergent woman, I work with clients by combining compassion with clinical expertise.
Accepting new assessment/testing clients! I am a clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience providing therapy services and psychological/neuropsychological assessments for individuals ages 8-50. I understand the overlap between mental health disorders, the nuances of neurodivergence, and am skilled at differential diagnosis. I provide professional diagnostic assessment for ADHD and Autism for both children and adults. I also provide accommodations testing for people with learning differences. As a late-diagnosed twice-exceptional & neurodivergent woman, I work with clients by combining compassion with clinical expertise.
Laura Tanzini
Marriage & Family Therapist, DrPh, MA, LMFT, BCPC, BCIM
Verified Verified
La Verne, CA 91750
Not accepting new clients
I approach the personal growth process as a comprehensive journey into self and identity. Throughout my years of experience and practice, I have developed a healthy respect for the multiple perspectives individuals hold within themselves in approaching situations, emotions, and life choices. I believe that investing time into discovering our inner selves enables us to truly view our relationships and the world with a clear and conscious perspective. It is through this investment that we are able to achieve growth, inner peace, joy, and move through our deepest pain and grief carrying a new and pivotal piece of ourselves.
I approach the personal growth process as a comprehensive journey into self and identity. Throughout my years of experience and practice, I have developed a healthy respect for the multiple perspectives individuals hold within themselves in approaching situations, emotions, and life choices. I believe that investing time into discovering our inner selves enables us to truly view our relationships and the world with a clear and conscious perspective. It is through this investment that we are able to achieve growth, inner peace, joy, and move through our deepest pain and grief carrying a new and pivotal piece of ourselves.
Dr. Bill Fiala
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Verified Verified
La Verne, CA 91750
Not accepting new clients
I am a licensed and board certified psychologist with over 20 years of experience in faith-based counseling and university settings. I enjoy partnering with my clients to help you recognize your strengths, come up with solutions that align with your values, and experience greater freedom and peace in your life.
I am a licensed and board certified psychologist with over 20 years of experience in faith-based counseling and university settings. I enjoy partnering with my clients to help you recognize your strengths, come up with solutions that align with your values, and experience greater freedom and peace in your life.
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Life is filled with beautiful moments and painful ones. I am committed to helping my clients navigate through the rough patches of life. I love seeing people overcome their struggles and find the inner strength to resolve their distress. I have experienced the pain of life and have also experienced great victory. I've witnessed clients transform their lives by making important subconscious connections and committing to the process of therapy. I believe everyone was created with a purpose and plan, and I would love to walk along side of you to assist you in your journey.
Life is filled with beautiful moments and painful ones. I am committed to helping my clients navigate through the rough patches of life. I love seeing people overcome their struggles and find the inner strength to resolve their distress. I have experienced the pain of life and have also experienced great victory. I've witnessed clients transform their lives by making important subconscious connections and committing to the process of therapy. I believe everyone was created with a purpose and plan, and I would love to walk along side of you to assist you in your journey.
Whether you are taking your first steps towards healing, seeking a new therapist, or needing solutions to improve difficult areas in your life, I am honored to support you on your healing and growth journey. As a therapist, I will be here to help you discover your own truths, needs, and a unique path toward a new way of being.
Whether you are taking your first steps towards healing, seeking a new therapist, or needing solutions to improve difficult areas in your life, I am honored to support you on your healing and growth journey. As a therapist, I will be here to help you discover your own truths, needs, and a unique path toward a new way of being.
My goal is to restore health, well-being, and purpose, and to facilitate connection between clients and their loved ones. I believe that problems arise when people become disconnected from themselves and others. They become stuck in patterns of fear and anxious clinging, detachment and avoidance, disappointment and anger. The unpleasant residue of old traumas, disappointments, and losses interferes with people's success and joy in life. I help people release old patterns and reconnect to their life energy so they can enjoy healthy functioning, experience lovingkindness for self and others, and remember their life purpose.
My goal is to restore health, well-being, and purpose, and to facilitate connection between clients and their loved ones. I believe that problems arise when people become disconnected from themselves and others. They become stuck in patterns of fear and anxious clinging, detachment and avoidance, disappointment and anger. The unpleasant residue of old traumas, disappointments, and losses interferes with people's success and joy in life. I help people release old patterns and reconnect to their life energy so they can enjoy healthy functioning, experience lovingkindness for self and others, and remember their life purpose.
As a licensed psychologist, I can provide testing to verify a diagnosis and provide clarity on a person's functioning. I enjoy providing psychological testing and evaluations to help adults, parents, teens, and children clarify their diagnosis and increase insight into their symptoms and behaviors. I have experience providing testing to evaluate a variety of diagnoses, which have included ADHD, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, and Anxiety. If you are interested in seeking psychological testing to evaluate your symptoms, please contact me. I look forward to hearing from you.
As a licensed psychologist, I can provide testing to verify a diagnosis and provide clarity on a person's functioning. I enjoy providing psychological testing and evaluations to help adults, parents, teens, and children clarify their diagnosis and increase insight into their symptoms and behaviors. I have experience providing testing to evaluate a variety of diagnoses, which have included ADHD, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, and Anxiety. If you are interested in seeking psychological testing to evaluate your symptoms, please contact me. I look forward to hearing from you.
Summer Forlenza | EMDR + Ketamine Assisted Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Claremont, CA 91711
Are you falling apart behind the scenes? You might go at 100 miles an hour at work or school, but then find yourself completely burnt out and turning to scrolling, smoking, or zoning out to feel better. Perhaps your connection to your family of origin is rocky (at best). You may be feeling disconnected and moody, sometimes for no reason. And even though you’re trying to stay calm and be rational, you keep getting caught up with feelings of anger, anxiety, and shame. Maybe you've gotten really good at taking care of everyone else, but you haven't quite figured out how to take care of you. You're in the right place. :)
Are you falling apart behind the scenes? You might go at 100 miles an hour at work or school, but then find yourself completely burnt out and turning to scrolling, smoking, or zoning out to feel better. Perhaps your connection to your family of origin is rocky (at best). You may be feeling disconnected and moody, sometimes for no reason. And even though you’re trying to stay calm and be rational, you keep getting caught up with feelings of anger, anxiety, and shame. Maybe you've gotten really good at taking care of everyone else, but you haven't quite figured out how to take care of you. You're in the right place. :)
Hello! This is Mark Hayman-Martinez, RN LMFT. I am both a Registered Nurse and a Psychotherapist who has been in the helping professions since 1992. I consider myself warm and personable. Because of my training and experience, I prioritize safety and stability before pushing for change. For most acute anxieties and depression issues, I usually work in a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy mode at first. Are you using your self-talk to coach yourself or to beat yourself down? It has appeared to me that many people benefit from some focused and goal-oriented work, with more short term follow ups as circumstance call for.
Hello! This is Mark Hayman-Martinez, RN LMFT. I am both a Registered Nurse and a Psychotherapist who has been in the helping professions since 1992. I consider myself warm and personable. Because of my training and experience, I prioritize safety and stability before pushing for change. For most acute anxieties and depression issues, I usually work in a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy mode at first. Are you using your self-talk to coach yourself or to beat yourself down? It has appeared to me that many people benefit from some focused and goal-oriented work, with more short term follow ups as circumstance call for.
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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.