Chronic Pain Therapists in Mountain View, CA
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I have been specializing in Biofeedback since 2004, with a primary focus on chronic pain, anxiety and stress management. Through the use of Biofeedback techniques and technology, relaxation, breathing, and other mind-body techniques, I have helped many people struggling with stress, pain and pain-related symptoms such as sleep problems, anxiety, muscle tension and breathing difficulties. Biofeedback principles and technology are amazing! If you would like to know how stress affects your body you can see it in your own " biofeedback physiological mirror" which works similar to your bathroom mirror.
I have been specializing in Biofeedback since 2004, with a primary focus on chronic pain, anxiety and stress management. Through the use of Biofeedback techniques and technology, relaxation, breathing, and other mind-body techniques, I have helped many people struggling with stress, pain and pain-related symptoms such as sleep problems, anxiety, muscle tension and breathing difficulties. Biofeedback principles and technology are amazing! If you would like to know how stress affects your body you can see it in your own " biofeedback physiological mirror" which works similar to your bathroom mirror.
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Genevive Julien
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mountain View, CA 94040 (Online Only)
Dr. Genevive Julien, PsyD is a health psychologist of 11 years, integrating mindfulness, humanistic psychology with evidence-based practices to guide clients towards transformative change. Dr. Julien uses a biopsychosocial- spiritual model that optimizes the whole person approach. She draws from her rich background of growing up in Maui, HI coupled with her diverse professional experience of teaching mindfulness-based curriculums to communities of at-risk youth, indigenous peoples, correctional facilities also specializing in chronic pain.
Dr. Genevive Julien, PsyD is a health psychologist of 11 years, integrating mindfulness, humanistic psychology with evidence-based practices to guide clients towards transformative change. Dr. Julien uses a biopsychosocial- spiritual model that optimizes the whole person approach. She draws from her rich background of growing up in Maui, HI coupled with her diverse professional experience of teaching mindfulness-based curriculums to communities of at-risk youth, indigenous peoples, correctional facilities also specializing in chronic pain.
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Are you feeling isolated from those around you because they can't simply understand the pain and frustration of managing your chronic illness? Do you find yourself lost in your grief with the reality of life without your loved one? If you're seeking empathy, support, and a safe space to make sense of these profound emotions, you've come to the right place. Together, we'll explore your thoughts and emotions, develop coping skills, and foster resilience to face life's difficulties.
Are you feeling isolated from those around you because they can't simply understand the pain and frustration of managing your chronic illness? Do you find yourself lost in your grief with the reality of life without your loved one? If you're seeking empathy, support, and a safe space to make sense of these profound emotions, you've come to the right place. Together, we'll explore your thoughts and emotions, develop coping skills, and foster resilience to face life's difficulties.
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The path to wellness can be challenging as your mental, emotional, and physical experiences all play a role in your overall welfare. I actively focus on the intersection between health and behavior to help optimize your well-being. I have specialized training in treating insomnia, chronic pain, weight management, adjustment to new diagnoses, and management of chronic health conditions. I also help individuals cope with psychological concerns, such as anxiety, depression, adjustment to life transitions, stress management, burnout, and relationship difficulties.
The path to wellness can be challenging as your mental, emotional, and physical experiences all play a role in your overall welfare. I actively focus on the intersection between health and behavior to help optimize your well-being. I have specialized training in treating insomnia, chronic pain, weight management, adjustment to new diagnoses, and management of chronic health conditions. I also help individuals cope with psychological concerns, such as anxiety, depression, adjustment to life transitions, stress management, burnout, and relationship difficulties.
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Clients consult with me on issues, among others, related to: children's concerns and difficulties, teens' concerns, women's issues, men's issues, career concerns, acculturation, stress, anxiety, depression, self-defeating behaviors, marital discord, sexual difficulties, psychological issues related to physical illness, and life transitions.
Are you suffering or feeling stuck, overwhelmed, unhappy in one or more areas of your life? Do you wish you had a better relationship with those you love the most? Do you make the best decisions? Are you aware of your self-defeating behaviors? Have you ever experienced a traumatic event? Do you wish your life felt better? Is your physical health compromised? These are some of the concerns clients bring to the consulting room. Guided by supportive-expressive interventions; together, we'll examine the ways in which you suffer and create from this experience a more compassionate and psychologically healthier model of living.
Clients consult with me on issues, among others, related to: children's concerns and difficulties, teens' concerns, women's issues, men's issues, career concerns, acculturation, stress, anxiety, depression, self-defeating behaviors, marital discord, sexual difficulties, psychological issues related to physical illness, and life transitions.
Are you suffering or feeling stuck, overwhelmed, unhappy in one or more areas of your life? Do you wish you had a better relationship with those you love the most? Do you make the best decisions? Are you aware of your self-defeating behaviors? Have you ever experienced a traumatic event? Do you wish your life felt better? Is your physical health compromised? These are some of the concerns clients bring to the consulting room. Guided by supportive-expressive interventions; together, we'll examine the ways in which you suffer and create from this experience a more compassionate and psychologically healthier model of living.
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Sometimes life brings challenges that require us to learn and grow in unforeseen ways. These challenges can take the form of an illness in ourselves or a loved one, death, the loss of dreams held dearly, and trials that are part of living and maturing. I work collaboratively with individuals, families, and couples to help them overcome the stressful events they face.
Sometimes life brings challenges that require us to learn and grow in unforeseen ways. These challenges can take the form of an illness in ourselves or a loved one, death, the loss of dreams held dearly, and trials that are part of living and maturing. I work collaboratively with individuals, families, and couples to help them overcome the stressful events they face.
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This includes areas of community mental health, private practice, residential facilities, foster care, county mental health, juvenile hall, schools, substance abuse and chemical dependency, adults with severe and persistent mental illness, and crisis intervention.
As human beings we learn, develop meaning, and create a sense of purpose through each other and the relationships we form. In the same spirit I believe the therapeutic process is driven by the relationship formed between the client and the therapist. This is why my approach in therapy is guided by the question - "How can I provide a relationship which this person may use for their personal growth?" I strive to create an empathic, nonjudgmental atmosphere where you feel safe and empowered to work toward personal growth and creating lasting change; forming trust and leaning toward vulnerability.
This includes areas of community mental health, private practice, residential facilities, foster care, county mental health, juvenile hall, schools, substance abuse and chemical dependency, adults with severe and persistent mental illness, and crisis intervention.
As human beings we learn, develop meaning, and create a sense of purpose through each other and the relationships we form. In the same spirit I believe the therapeutic process is driven by the relationship formed between the client and the therapist. This is why my approach in therapy is guided by the question - "How can I provide a relationship which this person may use for their personal growth?" I strive to create an empathic, nonjudgmental atmosphere where you feel safe and empowered to work toward personal growth and creating lasting change; forming trust and leaning toward vulnerability.
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Jordan Boehler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mountain View, CA 94043
If you could let go of anything, what would it be? I provide short-term, intensive therapy that resolves the cause of your issue. I am a practitioner of Mimetic Therapies. This means I facilitate profound and transformational experiences in the resolution of Trauma/PTSD and Grief/Loss, as well as panic, depression, phobia, and pain for anyone- regardless of background- interested in feeling better. My ideal client is done talking about it, done doing workbooks, done understanding the cause. I connect deeply and directly with the parts of you that have been trying so hard to protect and heal your self and cause them to collaborate.
If you could let go of anything, what would it be? I provide short-term, intensive therapy that resolves the cause of your issue. I am a practitioner of Mimetic Therapies. This means I facilitate profound and transformational experiences in the resolution of Trauma/PTSD and Grief/Loss, as well as panic, depression, phobia, and pain for anyone- regardless of background- interested in feeling better. My ideal client is done talking about it, done doing workbooks, done understanding the cause. I connect deeply and directly with the parts of you that have been trying so hard to protect and heal your self and cause them to collaborate.
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I bring a compassionate and problem-solving approach to the illness experience.
I work with adults with new or worsening health conditions and their impact. My goal is to improve your quality of life through coping skills and symptom management with your health care team. I advocate for the understanding of the problem, the treatment options, and comfort requests. The treatment options that are best would be sensitive to and appropriate for your needs.
I bring a compassionate and problem-solving approach to the illness experience.
I work with adults with new or worsening health conditions and their impact. My goal is to improve your quality of life through coping skills and symptom management with your health care team. I advocate for the understanding of the problem, the treatment options, and comfort requests. The treatment options that are best would be sensitive to and appropriate for your needs.
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Griselda Garcilazo
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Mountain View, CA 94043
Griselda Garcilazo BA from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and an MS in Counseling with a dual specialization in Clinical Counseling and School Counseling from Loma Linda University. Griselda has worked with complex care patients including ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), Muscular Dystrophy, Parkinson’s, Headache, and Bariatric surgery patients. Griselda specializes in end-of-life, terminal, and progressive diagnoses, chronic health conditions, grief, PTSD, trauma, anxiety and mood disorders, crisis intervention, veteran, school counseling, and life transitions for individuals, couples, and families.
Griselda Garcilazo BA from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and an MS in Counseling with a dual specialization in Clinical Counseling and School Counseling from Loma Linda University. Griselda has worked with complex care patients including ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), Muscular Dystrophy, Parkinson’s, Headache, and Bariatric surgery patients. Griselda specializes in end-of-life, terminal, and progressive diagnoses, chronic health conditions, grief, PTSD, trauma, anxiety and mood disorders, crisis intervention, veteran, school counseling, and life transitions for individuals, couples, and families.
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Are you more isolated than you would like to be ? Do you have social anxiety or depression ? Would you like to worry less about what others think of you ? Would you like to bring more people into your life ? I offer personal effective, and friendly counseling to individuals. My small in-person therapy groups can help you learn new ways to relate to friends, potential partners, and others. The group is very supportive and works to help you go for what you need in life to make your life easier, more fun, and meaningful. Free phone consultation about joining a group: 650 965-7332 or text at this number.
Are you more isolated than you would like to be ? Do you have social anxiety or depression ? Would you like to worry less about what others think of you ? Would you like to bring more people into your life ? I offer personal effective, and friendly counseling to individuals. My small in-person therapy groups can help you learn new ways to relate to friends, potential partners, and others. The group is very supportive and works to help you go for what you need in life to make your life easier, more fun, and meaningful. Free phone consultation about joining a group: 650 965-7332 or text at this number.
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Ryan Moeller
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Mountain View, CA 94040
I am a strong believer in one's capability to get out of their "stuck points" in life, even if the path seems to be insurmountable. Perhaps you are struggling with overwhelming stress, anxiety, or intrusive thoughts. You might be depressed and seemingly unable to feel any motivation, satisfaction or enjoyment in life. I have assisted several clients in overcoming these obstacles, and I can help you as well. My ultimate goal is to empower my clients with effective, personalized tools that will set them on the path towards healing.
I am a strong believer in one's capability to get out of their "stuck points" in life, even if the path seems to be insurmountable. Perhaps you are struggling with overwhelming stress, anxiety, or intrusive thoughts. You might be depressed and seemingly unable to feel any motivation, satisfaction or enjoyment in life. I have assisted several clients in overcoming these obstacles, and I can help you as well. My ultimate goal is to empower my clients with effective, personalized tools that will set them on the path towards healing.
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I enjoy working with people who would like to change their relationship with problems in their lives, and gain power over these problems and their effects. I have extensive training and experience working with people affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, and eating disorders. In addition, I meet with people who are affected by chronic medical conditions and
parent/teen conflict. I view people as having
ideas about how they would like to be in life and
in relationships; yet, problems can disconnect
people from their ideas and identities, influencing
them to act in unsatisfactory ways.
I enjoy working with people who would like to change their relationship with problems in their lives, and gain power over these problems and their effects. I have extensive training and experience working with people affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, and eating disorders. In addition, I meet with people who are affected by chronic medical conditions and
parent/teen conflict. I view people as having
ideas about how they would like to be in life and
in relationships; yet, problems can disconnect
people from their ideas and identities, influencing
them to act in unsatisfactory ways.
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Hi, my name is JoAnn Scott. My mission as a therapist is to initially help people develop hope, then help them discover their best selves during our therapeutic journey. I do this using individualized therapeutic techniques that are best suited for the challenges and concerns that you have identified as most important. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, master's Level Registered Addiction Specialist, Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work, and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.
Hi, my name is JoAnn Scott. My mission as a therapist is to initially help people develop hope, then help them discover their best selves during our therapeutic journey. I do this using individualized therapeutic techniques that are best suited for the challenges and concerns that you have identified as most important. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, master's Level Registered Addiction Specialist, Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work, and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.
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Ellen A Sande
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, MA
Verified Verified
Mountain View, CA 94040
I am an LPCC, who works with adolescents (age 14+), young adults, and adults. I am committed to helping individuals realize their full potential by assisting them in identifying problems in their lives, and how these problems are keeping them from attaining their goals. I work in a collaborative, solution-focused manner, using CBT and other empirically sound techniques, for dealing with life stressors. My techniques are based upon the needs of each individual. In addition to being a psychotherapist, I am a certified yoga and meditation instructor, and I find that this discipline enhances my psychotherapy practice.
I am an LPCC, who works with adolescents (age 14+), young adults, and adults. I am committed to helping individuals realize their full potential by assisting them in identifying problems in their lives, and how these problems are keeping them from attaining their goals. I work in a collaborative, solution-focused manner, using CBT and other empirically sound techniques, for dealing with life stressors. My techniques are based upon the needs of each individual. In addition to being a psychotherapist, I am a certified yoga and meditation instructor, and I find that this discipline enhances my psychotherapy practice.
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Jerod Patrick Gilbert
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mountain View, CA 94043
Are you concerned about your relationship with your partner, your children, or your job? Have you tried to figure it out but can't seem to make sense of why things aren't working? Do the evenings and weekends with your family seem like a chore? Do you feel stuck and want to do something but don't know what to do? Somatic psychotherapy is a way of getting things moving, feeling more connected to yourself and to your world, and creating the space you need to grow and thrive!
Are you concerned about your relationship with your partner, your children, or your job? Have you tried to figure it out but can't seem to make sense of why things aren't working? Do the evenings and weekends with your family seem like a chore? Do you feel stuck and want to do something but don't know what to do? Somatic psychotherapy is a way of getting things moving, feeling more connected to yourself and to your world, and creating the space you need to grow and thrive!
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Hello! I am Jonnetta Appianing, a Licensed Marriage & Child Family Therapist with 5 years of postgraduate experience. Being a Licensed Mental Health Therapist has given me the opportunity to work in a variety of different roles, settings, and diagnoses from all cultures facing many life stressors including, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideations, trauma, PTSD, OCD, substance abuse, interpersonal relationship, addictions and eating disorders. I am grateful for the opportunity to work with children, teens adults, and couples.
Hello! I am Jonnetta Appianing, a Licensed Marriage & Child Family Therapist with 5 years of postgraduate experience. Being a Licensed Mental Health Therapist has given me the opportunity to work in a variety of different roles, settings, and diagnoses from all cultures facing many life stressors including, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideations, trauma, PTSD, OCD, substance abuse, interpersonal relationship, addictions and eating disorders. I am grateful for the opportunity to work with children, teens adults, and couples.
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Are you ready for a change? Do you need a better way to address personal challenges, like depression and anxiety? I am a clinical psychologist who specializes in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for anxiety and depression. I have powerful tools to help you gain control over your mood, help you feel better, and get rid of your anxiety. I care about my clients and believe that teaching them tools and coping skills is an empowering and effective way to help them reach their goals.
Are you ready for a change? Do you need a better way to address personal challenges, like depression and anxiety? I am a clinical psychologist who specializes in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for anxiety and depression. I have powerful tools to help you gain control over your mood, help you feel better, and get rid of your anxiety. I care about my clients and believe that teaching them tools and coping skills is an empowering and effective way to help them reach their goals.
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Jared K Leaderman
Counselor, PhD, LPCC, LMHC, MT-BC
Verified Verified
Mountain View, CA 94040 (Online Only)
I provide virtual therapy for individual adults in California and Massachusetts. Creating positive change in the face of turbulence in life can often be overwhelming. As a licensed counselor and music therapist with 14 years of experience, I specialize in partnering with adults to discover an empowered response to complex challenges. Through compassionate and skilled care, I support clients in cultivating the wisdom, presence, and skills to live a meaningful and engaged life.
I provide virtual therapy for individual adults in California and Massachusetts. Creating positive change in the face of turbulence in life can often be overwhelming. As a licensed counselor and music therapist with 14 years of experience, I specialize in partnering with adults to discover an empowered response to complex challenges. Through compassionate and skilled care, I support clients in cultivating the wisdom, presence, and skills to live a meaningful and engaged life.
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I am a client-centered therapist who borrows from various treatment modalities depending on the client's needs. I meet you where you are in your journey as you are the expert on your life. My specialty is with mood issues, the LGBTQ+ population, and trauma, but I have a lot of experience with many other issues as well. It would be lovely to meet you!
I am a client-centered therapist who borrows from various treatment modalities depending on the client's needs. I meet you where you are in your journey as you are the expert on your life. My specialty is with mood issues, the LGBTQ+ population, and trauma, but I have a lot of experience with many other issues as well. It would be lovely to meet you!
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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.