Chronic Pain Therapists in Redlands, CA
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Gabriel Arroyo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Redlands, CA 92374 (Online Only)
I also specialize in working with individuals and families coping with chronic illness.
Are you struggling with relationship issues or challenges within your marriage? Struggling with communication, intimacy issues, or trust issues? If you are facing any of the challenges, now may be the time to start with a therapist that specializes in couples/marriage counseling. We can work together to rebuild skills to reconnect in your relationship by rebuilding communication, intimacy, and trust. Beginning couples counseling may be a hard decision, but can also be the most rewarding with the skillset we can grow. Continue reading below to see if this would be the best fit for your needs or feel free to call.
I also specialize in working with individuals and families coping with chronic illness.
Are you struggling with relationship issues or challenges within your marriage? Struggling with communication, intimacy issues, or trust issues? If you are facing any of the challenges, now may be the time to start with a therapist that specializes in couples/marriage counseling. We can work together to rebuild skills to reconnect in your relationship by rebuilding communication, intimacy, and trust. Beginning couples counseling may be a hard decision, but can also be the most rewarding with the skillset we can grow. Continue reading below to see if this would be the best fit for your needs or feel free to call.
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Similar to our speciality in working with chronic illness support and life adjustments, we work on strengthening existing skills.
Are you struggling with relationship issues or challenges within your marriage? Struggling with depression, anxiety, and daily stressors? If you are facing any of the challenges, now may be the time to start with a therapist that specializes in these areas. We can work together to rebuild skills to reconnect in your relationship by rebuilding communication, intimacy, and trust. Or growing coping skills to manage the stressors daily life can throw at us. Continue reading below to see if this would be the best fit for your needs or feel free to call.
Similar to our speciality in working with chronic illness support and life adjustments, we work on strengthening existing skills.
Are you struggling with relationship issues or challenges within your marriage? Struggling with depression, anxiety, and daily stressors? If you are facing any of the challenges, now may be the time to start with a therapist that specializes in these areas. We can work together to rebuild skills to reconnect in your relationship by rebuilding communication, intimacy, and trust. Or growing coping skills to manage the stressors daily life can throw at us. Continue reading below to see if this would be the best fit for your needs or feel free to call.
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Aimee Joie C. Rios
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Redlands, CA 92373
It takes courage to recognize when you need some extra support. Whether you’re facing grief and loss, in the midst of a life transition, navigating chronic illness, struggling in an intimate relationship, or seeking support for your child, I would love to hear from you.
It takes courage to recognize when you need some extra support. Whether you’re facing grief and loss, in the midst of a life transition, navigating chronic illness, struggling in an intimate relationship, or seeking support for your child, I would love to hear from you.
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Melissa McDaniel
Psychologist, PsyD, MSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Redlands, CA 92373 (Online Only)
Emotional pain needs a relational home in which it can be held and tolerated.
In our work together, I will aim to help you feel understood as we explore the life difficulties you have faced, and currently face. I emphasize empathy in my work, and provide a safe environment in which to help you process your painful experiences and understand how they may be influencing your current struggles. Unprocessed emotional pain is commonly at the core of the symptoms we experience; yet it is often dismissed or suppressed. We will process your feelings and experiences to help make sense out of them and reduce your symptoms.
Emotional pain needs a relational home in which it can be held and tolerated.
In our work together, I will aim to help you feel understood as we explore the life difficulties you have faced, and currently face. I emphasize empathy in my work, and provide a safe environment in which to help you process your painful experiences and understand how they may be influencing your current struggles. Unprocessed emotional pain is commonly at the core of the symptoms we experience; yet it is often dismissed or suppressed. We will process your feelings and experiences to help make sense out of them and reduce your symptoms.
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Katharine Braun
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Redlands, CA 92374 (Online Only)
I treat stress, anxiety and depression, co-dependency, and chronic illness and caregivers coping with a loved one’s chronic illness as well as recovery from hidden abuse, narcissistic victim syndrome, sexual abuse/assault, trauma, grief and loss.
The decision to begin therapy is a sign of strength, not weakness. It often takes courage to reach out for help. Counseling can be the bridge that allows you to not only work through life's challenges, but also realize your own strengths and resiliencies. We will work together to help you identify the underlying causes that may be keeping you from all that you are meant to be. I provide a safe place where you can find self understanding, gain insight, better judgment, healing, growth, restoration and empowerment for lasting change. It is my passion to help you achieve relief from distress or improve your relationships.
I treat stress, anxiety and depression, co-dependency, and chronic illness and caregivers coping with a loved one’s chronic illness as well as recovery from hidden abuse, narcissistic victim syndrome, sexual abuse/assault, trauma, grief and loss.
The decision to begin therapy is a sign of strength, not weakness. It often takes courage to reach out for help. Counseling can be the bridge that allows you to not only work through life's challenges, but also realize your own strengths and resiliencies. We will work together to help you identify the underlying causes that may be keeping you from all that you are meant to be. I provide a safe place where you can find self understanding, gain insight, better judgment, healing, growth, restoration and empowerment for lasting change. It is my passion to help you achieve relief from distress or improve your relationships.
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As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, I utilize intervention strategies that are based on scientific research and designed to reduce/eliminate emotional pain.
If you are reading this, chances are you are struggling with something. Life is filled with challenges: managing relationships, coping with feelings of hopelessness, insecurity, trying to contend with daily stress or pressure, or picking up the pieces of a life that has just been torn apart. Are you reaching out or looking for a way to make things better? Are you seeking a way to restore your energy, enthusiasm and passion for life? You do not have to work through your problems alone! Psychotherapy works and you are about to take the first step in getting "back on track."
As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, I utilize intervention strategies that are based on scientific research and designed to reduce/eliminate emotional pain.
If you are reading this, chances are you are struggling with something. Life is filled with challenges: managing relationships, coping with feelings of hopelessness, insecurity, trying to contend with daily stress or pressure, or picking up the pieces of a life that has just been torn apart. Are you reaching out or looking for a way to make things better? Are you seeking a way to restore your energy, enthusiasm and passion for life? You do not have to work through your problems alone! Psychotherapy works and you are about to take the first step in getting "back on track."
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I truly believe all people are resilient and we can all grow from the pain and challenges we face. Relationships are central to our well-being, and the therapy process involves building a nonjudgmental, safe and trusting relationship. I am passionate about helping others, driven to help people reach their goals, and empathetic as well as compassionate towards all! My goals as a therapist include helping people to achieve relief from emotional distress, develop optimal ways of coping, and gain insight about the issues they are facing.
I truly believe all people are resilient and we can all grow from the pain and challenges we face. Relationships are central to our well-being, and the therapy process involves building a nonjudgmental, safe and trusting relationship. I am passionate about helping others, driven to help people reach their goals, and empathetic as well as compassionate towards all! My goals as a therapist include helping people to achieve relief from emotional distress, develop optimal ways of coping, and gain insight about the issues they are facing.
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Dr. Attaway And Associates
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Redlands, CA 92374
As a Psychologist & Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for over 25 years, I am committed to helping people work through what's keeping them stuck - confusion, emotional or physical pain. I'll help you identify what's holding you back, interfering with your relationships and life plans. We'll identify your hidden habits of thinking that continually disrupt your ability to maximize your potential in each area of your life. As we uncover and rewrite the scripts that are running in the background and keeping you stuck in pain and frustration, you'll find yourself experiencing a newfound peace coupled with creativity and motivation.
As a Psychologist & Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for over 25 years, I am committed to helping people work through what's keeping them stuck - confusion, emotional or physical pain. I'll help you identify what's holding you back, interfering with your relationships and life plans. We'll identify your hidden habits of thinking that continually disrupt your ability to maximize your potential in each area of your life. As we uncover and rewrite the scripts that are running in the background and keeping you stuck in pain and frustration, you'll find yourself experiencing a newfound peace coupled with creativity and motivation.
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My focuses are Depression, anxiety, aging, Chronic Illness, Caregiving, Family Conflict, Grief and Loss, Life Transitions, and Stress management.
Hello, my name is Melissa Lehrich, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have an admiration for those who seek to heal and create a more meaningful life, My focus is to help individuals find peace in themselves and become aware of their inner strengths. We will work together to help you grow from your struggles, increase your quality of life and move forward to where you would like to be. My treatment approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy.
My focuses are Depression, anxiety, aging, Chronic Illness, Caregiving, Family Conflict, Grief and Loss, Life Transitions, and Stress management.
Hello, my name is Melissa Lehrich, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have an admiration for those who seek to heal and create a more meaningful life, My focus is to help individuals find peace in themselves and become aware of their inner strengths. We will work together to help you grow from your struggles, increase your quality of life and move forward to where you would like to be. My treatment approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy.
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Guiding Hope Marriage and Family Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Redlands, CA 92373
Our experience is extensive but not limited to working with substance use, Eating DO, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, dual diagnosis, chronic illness, mood and depressive disorders such as MDD, BPD, and many others.
Have you noticed an an increase in anxiety, chronic stress, loss of sleep or experiencing difficulty due to depression, difficulty within relationships, isolation or create behaviors that are harmful? Has life begun to feel like it is rocking you to our core and beginning to feel like life is unmanageable? If you are experiencing effects of trauma, mental health feeling unstable, addiction, individual, martial, family issues, teens, adjustment concerns, we are here to walk with you as we learn to understand the inner truth with healthy coping skills and restoration of strength to embrace life with all it has to offer.
Our experience is extensive but not limited to working with substance use, Eating DO, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, dual diagnosis, chronic illness, mood and depressive disorders such as MDD, BPD, and many others.
Have you noticed an an increase in anxiety, chronic stress, loss of sleep or experiencing difficulty due to depression, difficulty within relationships, isolation or create behaviors that are harmful? Has life begun to feel like it is rocking you to our core and beginning to feel like life is unmanageable? If you are experiencing effects of trauma, mental health feeling unstable, addiction, individual, martial, family issues, teens, adjustment concerns, we are here to walk with you as we learn to understand the inner truth with healthy coping skills and restoration of strength to embrace life with all it has to offer.
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Feeling stuck, anxious, depressed, trapped? Struggling with addiction? I will listen with warmth and understanding, and offer research-supported, practical methods. Through therapy, my goal is to help you take back your life. I will help you, identify and work through the challenges and obstacles that may be standing in the way of your life. Your problems are not what define you as a person. I am interested in helping you clearly express your strengths, hopes, and values, which may have become lost amidst life's struggles. I do my best to create a safe and supportive environment with warmth, respect, kindness, and a little humor.
Feeling stuck, anxious, depressed, trapped? Struggling with addiction? I will listen with warmth and understanding, and offer research-supported, practical methods. Through therapy, my goal is to help you take back your life. I will help you, identify and work through the challenges and obstacles that may be standing in the way of your life. Your problems are not what define you as a person. I am interested in helping you clearly express your strengths, hopes, and values, which may have become lost amidst life's struggles. I do my best to create a safe and supportive environment with warmth, respect, kindness, and a little humor.
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As a therapist I consider it an honor to navigate life alongside my clients and enjoy creating a therapeutic space that is warm, compassionate, and empowering. My approach is an eclectic blend of therapeutic perspectives, evidenced based practices, and environmental considerations tailored to address your unique needs. I am passionate about therapy being a collaborative process and often incorporate mindfulness based techniques, thought exercises, practical problem solving, curiosity, and humor into my sessions.
As a therapist I consider it an honor to navigate life alongside my clients and enjoy creating a therapeutic space that is warm, compassionate, and empowering. My approach is an eclectic blend of therapeutic perspectives, evidenced based practices, and environmental considerations tailored to address your unique needs. I am passionate about therapy being a collaborative process and often incorporate mindfulness based techniques, thought exercises, practical problem solving, curiosity, and humor into my sessions.
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Dr. Regueiro enjoys working with children, adolescents, and transitional age youth struggling with anxiety, depression, and adjustment to new situations. While symptom relief is an important goal for those entering therapy, Dr. Regueiro believes that therapy can offer more - not just the opportunity to stop being sad, or stop being worried, but the opportunity to thrive and create lives that are meaningful, peaceful, and joyful. Symptom relief is the starting point, not the end of the journey.
Dr. Regueiro enjoys working with children, adolescents, and transitional age youth struggling with anxiety, depression, and adjustment to new situations. While symptom relief is an important goal for those entering therapy, Dr. Regueiro believes that therapy can offer more - not just the opportunity to stop being sad, or stop being worried, but the opportunity to thrive and create lives that are meaningful, peaceful, and joyful. Symptom relief is the starting point, not the end of the journey.
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I believe a problem is a solution waiting to be found. I have 25 years experience seeing adults, children, teenagers, couples, and families. I've worked as a Family Court Mediator, and director of Student Counseling, Loma Linda University. My focus areas: 1.)panic attacks/anxiety disorders 2.) depression 3.) eating disorders 4.) divorce recovery 5.) adults and children from abusive/ alcoholic childhoods 6.) Christian counseling 7.) relationship issues (marital, divorce). I help clients change negative thinking, raise their self-esteem, and learn to achieve their goals. I work with clients to understand their destructive behavior and poor choices and change them
I believe a problem is a solution waiting to be found. I have 25 years experience seeing adults, children, teenagers, couples, and families. I've worked as a Family Court Mediator, and director of Student Counseling, Loma Linda University. My focus areas: 1.)panic attacks/anxiety disorders 2.) depression 3.) eating disorders 4.) divorce recovery 5.) adults and children from abusive/ alcoholic childhoods 6.) Christian counseling 7.) relationship issues (marital, divorce). I help clients change negative thinking, raise their self-esteem, and learn to achieve their goals. I work with clients to understand their destructive behavior and poor choices and change them
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Serenipath Counseling and Wellness Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Redlands, CA 92373
We are a small group practice that prioritizes whole person care and believes that a positive therapeutic relationship is the most important factor in your healing process. Some of our specialty areas include therapy for: OCD and related anxiety disorders; trauma/ PTSD; child and adolescent mental health; women's issues; and family or other relationship issues.
We are a small group practice that prioritizes whole person care and believes that a positive therapeutic relationship is the most important factor in your healing process. Some of our specialty areas include therapy for: OCD and related anxiety disorders; trauma/ PTSD; child and adolescent mental health; women's issues; and family or other relationship issues.
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Colleen Catania
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, LCPC, CADC, NCC
Verified Verified
Redlands, CA 92373
Welcome to Orange Owl Counseling! You may be wondering Whoo I am! I am a licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, I have been helping individuals, couples, and families overcome various challenges and achieve their personal and professional goals for over 20 years. I am committed to providing a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and develop the skills and strategies necessary to live a fulfilling and meaningful life. My approach to therapy is collaborative, holistic, and evidence-based. I believe that therapy is not a one-size-fits-all approach, and therefore, I
Welcome to Orange Owl Counseling! You may be wondering Whoo I am! I am a licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, I have been helping individuals, couples, and families overcome various challenges and achieve their personal and professional goals for over 20 years. I am committed to providing a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and develop the skills and strategies necessary to live a fulfilling and meaningful life. My approach to therapy is collaborative, holistic, and evidence-based. I believe that therapy is not a one-size-fits-all approach, and therefore, I
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Spring To Autumn Family Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Redlands, CA 92374
Need support to tackle some of life's difficulties? It is ok to ask for help sometimes. Many of the individuals and families who contact us are all looking for the same tools: learning to cope and reduce stress, overcoming trauma, and finding peace of mind. We help tackle everyday issues with an evidenced based behavioral approach. We help with marital/premarital counseling, individuals with depression, anxiety, or mood issues, children and teenage struggles and much more. We are ready to help with providing support and making positive changes. We are a group practice with many therapist options to choose from.
Need support to tackle some of life's difficulties? It is ok to ask for help sometimes. Many of the individuals and families who contact us are all looking for the same tools: learning to cope and reduce stress, overcoming trauma, and finding peace of mind. We help tackle everyday issues with an evidenced based behavioral approach. We help with marital/premarital counseling, individuals with depression, anxiety, or mood issues, children and teenage struggles and much more. We are ready to help with providing support and making positive changes. We are a group practice with many therapist options to choose from.
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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.
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Jeannine Lira
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Redlands, CA 92374
I enjoys working with children, teens, and adults. My passion is working with the teenage population, and challenging young minds to overcome difficulties that they face. I have the belief that not one type of approach or intervention works for everyone, which is why I like to incorporate my clients interests and needs in therapy. I enjoy challenging the mind of my clients, and aiding them in understanding emotions, behaviors and thought processing.
I enjoys working with children, teens, and adults. My passion is working with the teenage population, and challenging young minds to overcome difficulties that they face. I have the belief that not one type of approach or intervention works for everyone, which is why I like to incorporate my clients interests and needs in therapy. I enjoy challenging the mind of my clients, and aiding them in understanding emotions, behaviors and thought processing.
Life can be quite an experience. Sometimes it goes along smoothly. We feel pretty happy and content. Other times it can become uncertain, even overwhelming. Handling all of the pressures and trying to find balance can become daunting. We may not do things as well as we used to and begin to feel that life is a struggle just to get through. Having support which allows you to find new and creative solutions can be just what is needed to help you get back on track.
Life can be quite an experience. Sometimes it goes along smoothly. We feel pretty happy and content. Other times it can become uncertain, even overwhelming. Handling all of the pressures and trying to find balance can become daunting. We may not do things as well as we used to and begin to feel that life is a struggle just to get through. Having support which allows you to find new and creative solutions can be just what is needed to help you get back on track.
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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.