Chronic Pain Therapists in Rialto, CA

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Douglas Larson
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Rialto, CA 92376
Hi there, I'm Douglas, a licensed psychologist. I help people of all kinds with issues like depression, anxiety, career issues, relationship issues, and much more. I take a behavioral and Rogerian approach, focusing on building a supportive, quality therapeutic relationship where change can take place.
Hi there, I'm Douglas, a licensed psychologist. I help people of all kinds with issues like depression, anxiety, career issues, relationship issues, and much more. I take a behavioral and Rogerian approach, focusing on building a supportive, quality therapeutic relationship where change can take place.
(909) 550-4688 View (909) 550-4688
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Dairine Pearson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Rialto, CA 92376
My mission is to empower teens & young adults by providing knowledge/skills needed to cope in this world that is ever changing. I have 10+ years experience working w/ teens & young adults who have experienced various forms of trauma & probation/DCFS/foster care involvement. I also have 10+ years experience working w/ student athletes. As a result of trauma, many have experienced symptoms of anxiety & depression. Many individuals who struggle communicating what they are going through internally, express themselves through their behaviors/actions.
My mission is to empower teens & young adults by providing knowledge/skills needed to cope in this world that is ever changing. I have 10+ years experience working w/ teens & young adults who have experienced various forms of trauma & probation/DCFS/foster care involvement. I also have 10+ years experience working w/ student athletes. As a result of trauma, many have experienced symptoms of anxiety & depression. Many individuals who struggle communicating what they are going through internally, express themselves through their behaviors/actions.
(909) 345-8340 View (909) 345-8340

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Deryl Taylor
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Colton, CA 92324
I have been trained in a range of modalities with a particular expertise in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and approach to the treatment of trauma, depression, anxiety, chronic pain and sex offenders.
My greatest reward as a therapist is helping my clients explore ways to make the changes in their lives that will allow them to look forward to the future with hope. I believe that we all need someone to talk with who will really listen and accept us as we are, without judgment. I provide my clients with that warm, nonjudgmental environment-a safe place to explore the issues that may be preventing you from living the life you want.
I have been trained in a range of modalities with a particular expertise in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and approach to the treatment of trauma, depression, anxiety, chronic pain and sex offenders.
My greatest reward as a therapist is helping my clients explore ways to make the changes in their lives that will allow them to look forward to the future with hope. I believe that we all need someone to talk with who will really listen and accept us as we are, without judgment. I provide my clients with that warm, nonjudgmental environment-a safe place to explore the issues that may be preventing you from living the life you want.
(951) 499-3198 View (951) 499-3198
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Levon Margolin
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Colton, CA 92324
He is also the clinical director of Healthpointe’s Functional Restoration Program for patients struggling with chronic pain.
Dr. Levon Margolin (California Psychologist License# PSY24890) is a licensed clinical psychologist, board certified in medical psychology. Dr. Margolin received his Ph.D. in clinical psychology and his master’s degree in general psychology from Walden University. Dr. Margolin also received a post-doctoral master’s degree in clinical psychopharmacology (MSCP) from the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant University. Dr. Margolin is board certified in medical psychology by the American Board of Medical Psychology (ABMP). Additionally, Dr. Margolin is a qualified medical evaluator (QME) in the state of California.
He is also the clinical director of Healthpointe’s Functional Restoration Program for patients struggling with chronic pain.
Dr. Levon Margolin (California Psychologist License# PSY24890) is a licensed clinical psychologist, board certified in medical psychology. Dr. Margolin received his Ph.D. in clinical psychology and his master’s degree in general psychology from Walden University. Dr. Margolin also received a post-doctoral master’s degree in clinical psychopharmacology (MSCP) from the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant University. Dr. Margolin is board certified in medical psychology by the American Board of Medical Psychology (ABMP). Additionally, Dr. Margolin is a qualified medical evaluator (QME) in the state of California.
(888) 834-9930 View (888) 834-9930
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Joseph P Revetto
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Riverside, CA 92501
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."
(909) 570-1821 View (909) 570-1821
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Theraville Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Bernardino, CA 92408
We are available to address relational and family problems, as well as such issues as depression, anxiety, sexual, emotional and physical abuse, separation and divorce, parenting problems, stress management, life changing losses, post-traumatic stress, physical illness and pain.
We here at TheraVille Counseling Services, Inc. believe in utilizing an eclectic approach to therapy. The therapy is customized to meet the uniqueness of each and every client. By personalizing the therapeutic experience to best address and respond to the needs of the individual or families, our eclecticism ensures that the most effective therapeutic techniques are integrated into treatment.
We are available to address relational and family problems, as well as such issues as depression, anxiety, sexual, emotional and physical abuse, separation and divorce, parenting problems, stress management, life changing losses, post-traumatic stress, physical illness and pain.
We here at TheraVille Counseling Services, Inc. believe in utilizing an eclectic approach to therapy. The therapy is customized to meet the uniqueness of each and every client. By personalizing the therapeutic experience to best address and respond to the needs of the individual or families, our eclecticism ensures that the most effective therapeutic techniques are integrated into treatment.
(909) 345-8004 View (909) 345-8004
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Jeraleen M Peterson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fontana, CA 92336
An Eskimo proverb says," The cold place often builds the strongest igloo." meaning that even with awful challenges in your life, there can be a secure place of healing and resilience. How are you doing with your experiences of Crisis, Trauma, Grief, Relationship Failure, Chronic Illness or Disability? If the pain of disappointment has decreased your hope or you find yourself with more questions than answers or maybe you are struggling to gain the strength and motivation you need to just live each day. Let"s build that igloo.
An Eskimo proverb says," The cold place often builds the strongest igloo." meaning that even with awful challenges in your life, there can be a secure place of healing and resilience. How are you doing with your experiences of Crisis, Trauma, Grief, Relationship Failure, Chronic Illness or Disability? If the pain of disappointment has decreased your hope or you find yourself with more questions than answers or maybe you are struggling to gain the strength and motivation you need to just live each day. Let"s build that igloo.
(909) 451-8432 View (909) 451-8432
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Mindy Richard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Bernardino, CA 92401  (Online Only)
I understand how hard life can be sometimes. It is often hard to understand how we feel and determine how to help ourselves feel better. Emotional pain can stem from many different things. I will listen to you and work with you to determine where that pain is coming from and how you can work to better cope with it. It is my goal to help every patient feel heard, understood and valued. You have the strength within you to feel better, I will help you to find that strength and to use it. I will not just help you talk about it. I will help you to understand the pain and identify a better way to feel and a better way to live.
I understand how hard life can be sometimes. It is often hard to understand how we feel and determine how to help ourselves feel better. Emotional pain can stem from many different things. I will listen to you and work with you to determine where that pain is coming from and how you can work to better cope with it. It is my goal to help every patient feel heard, understood and valued. You have the strength within you to feel better, I will help you to find that strength and to use it. I will not just help you talk about it. I will help you to understand the pain and identify a better way to feel and a better way to live.
(909) 413-4818 View (909) 413-4818
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Kelly A Fuller
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Colton, CA 92324
I have a unique understanding of emotional, relational, and spiritual pain and possess patience and gentleness needed during difficult times; particularly helping those with anxiety, addiction, chronic pain, grief and loss, depression, self-injurious behavior, struggles in spirituality, trauma, shame, perfectionism, and issues with identity and self-worth.
We all face things in our lives we find hard and overwhelming. Maybe you are experiencing emotional turmoil, chronic pain, addiction (or living with someone who does), navigating relational challenges or encountering spiritual defeat and difficulty and find it hard to cope. Perhaps loss, grief, depression, isolation, anger, or anxiety have begun to overcome your heart and mind. You are not alone. It is one of my greatest passions to come alongside you to help bring perspective, peace, and practical skills so you can begin taking steps toward health and wholeness. I bring a wealth of experience working with those of various ages.
I have a unique understanding of emotional, relational, and spiritual pain and possess patience and gentleness needed during difficult times; particularly helping those with anxiety, addiction, chronic pain, grief and loss, depression, self-injurious behavior, struggles in spirituality, trauma, shame, perfectionism, and issues with identity and self-worth.
We all face things in our lives we find hard and overwhelming. Maybe you are experiencing emotional turmoil, chronic pain, addiction (or living with someone who does), navigating relational challenges or encountering spiritual defeat and difficulty and find it hard to cope. Perhaps loss, grief, depression, isolation, anger, or anxiety have begun to overcome your heart and mind. You are not alone. It is one of my greatest passions to come alongside you to help bring perspective, peace, and practical skills so you can begin taking steps toward health and wholeness. I bring a wealth of experience working with those of various ages.
(909) 655-4458 View (909) 655-4458
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Lauren Goldstein
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Bernardino, CA 92410
My journey to becoming a therapist was widely influenced by my own experience with chronic pain and therapy.
My name is Lauren “Cory” Goldstein, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Los Angeles, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I utilize a combination of therapeutic styles in my work with adults. I specialize in chronic pain/ illness, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. My work focuses on adults going through periods of transition or hardship, either physical or mental. I specialize in working with clients who are suffering from chronic pain or illness.
My journey to becoming a therapist was widely influenced by my own experience with chronic pain and therapy.
My name is Lauren “Cory” Goldstein, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Los Angeles, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I utilize a combination of therapeutic styles in my work with adults. I specialize in chronic pain/ illness, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. My work focuses on adults going through periods of transition or hardship, either physical or mental. I specialize in working with clients who are suffering from chronic pain or illness.
(949) 776-3737 View (949) 776-3737
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Lindsay Rosser
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Fontana, CA 92336  (Online Only)
I practice a holistic, evidence-based approach to identifying the root causes of your pain and healing those wounds at the source.
You carry a weight no one else can see. It’s been there so long, it feels like part of you. A voice inside says, “You’re not enough,” making it hard to trust, open up, or feel truly connected. You stay on edge, bracing for what might come next. Emotions shift without warning—calm one moment, overwhelmed by sadness, anger, or panic the next. You feel exhausted from holding it all together, longing for peace and stability, yet they always seem just out of reach. You want to feel safe again, to breathe deeply, and to know you are enough, just as you are.
I practice a holistic, evidence-based approach to identifying the root causes of your pain and healing those wounds at the source.
You carry a weight no one else can see. It’s been there so long, it feels like part of you. A voice inside says, “You’re not enough,” making it hard to trust, open up, or feel truly connected. You stay on edge, bracing for what might come next. Emotions shift without warning—calm one moment, overwhelmed by sadness, anger, or panic the next. You feel exhausted from holding it all together, longing for peace and stability, yet they always seem just out of reach. You want to feel safe again, to breathe deeply, and to know you are enough, just as you are.
(626) 593-4843 View (626) 593-4843
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Alicia Rodriguez Marenco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
I am also well trained in serious mental illness.
Hello, I am Alicia Marenco, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been working in the mental health field for over 10 years. I started my career after my husband passed during a combat deployment, while serving in the military and now I love helping others get through tragedy and grief. If you want quality private counseling with a provider that cares about you, then please call me. I enjoy helping people overcome the difficulties that life brings and I love empowering clients to learn the skills necessary to prevail and enjoy a happy, healthy, and successful life. I enjoy working with adults and children and I am bilingual.
I am also well trained in serious mental illness.
Hello, I am Alicia Marenco, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been working in the mental health field for over 10 years. I started my career after my husband passed during a combat deployment, while serving in the military and now I love helping others get through tragedy and grief. If you want quality private counseling with a provider that cares about you, then please call me. I enjoy helping people overcome the difficulties that life brings and I love empowering clients to learn the skills necessary to prevail and enjoy a happy, healthy, and successful life. I enjoy working with adults and children and I am bilingual.
(909) 341-4356 View (909) 341-4356
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Letrilla King
Psychologist, CP
Verified Verified
Colton, CA 92324
These challenges may include but are not limited to, depression, anxiety, co-occurring disorders, personality disorders, trauma, sexual abuse, and chronic pain.
Hello, my name is Dr. L. Chodi King and I am a licensed psychologist. I work with ages 18-99. I have worked with patients in integrated programs focusing on, but not limited to, co-occurring disorders, trauma, sexual abuse, and chronic pain helping them move past life's challenges into a bright future. My approach to therapy is person-centered. The modalities I use vary based on the individual needs of each patient as they are all unique individuals though I frequently use Cognitive Behavioral approaches.
These challenges may include but are not limited to, depression, anxiety, co-occurring disorders, personality disorders, trauma, sexual abuse, and chronic pain.
Hello, my name is Dr. L. Chodi King and I am a licensed psychologist. I work with ages 18-99. I have worked with patients in integrated programs focusing on, but not limited to, co-occurring disorders, trauma, sexual abuse, and chronic pain helping them move past life's challenges into a bright future. My approach to therapy is person-centered. The modalities I use vary based on the individual needs of each patient as they are all unique individuals though I frequently use Cognitive Behavioral approaches.
(707) 940-5459 View (707) 940-5459
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Lauren Renea Smith
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Fontana, CA 92335  (Online Only)
We all have times in our lives when we need additional support. Times when we feel like stress and circumstances have taken over and we find ourselves dysregulated and out of balance. Maybe you have been trying to conceive and are dealing with the stress of fertility treatments which can affect our mood, relationships and can make us feel disconnected from our own bodies. Or perhaps you are dealing with chronic pain or ongoing health conditions such as an autoimmune disease or obesity. Many of these conditions create great burden on our emotional well being and can make us feel isolated and unworthy.
We all have times in our lives when we need additional support. Times when we feel like stress and circumstances have taken over and we find ourselves dysregulated and out of balance. Maybe you have been trying to conceive and are dealing with the stress of fertility treatments which can affect our mood, relationships and can make us feel disconnected from our own bodies. Or perhaps you are dealing with chronic pain or ongoing health conditions such as an autoimmune disease or obesity. Many of these conditions create great burden on our emotional well being and can make us feel isolated and unworthy.
(626) 772-6581 View (626) 772-6581
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Krista H Renella
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
If you are experiencing low self confidence, people-pleasing, hopelessness, panic, chronic pain, there is help. I'm here to support you. I specialize in treating depression, trauma, anxiety, and relationship issues. Survivors of trauma, empath support, narcissistic abuse recovery, codependency, LGBTQ, neurodivergence (ASD & ADHD), and alternate lifestyles (Poly, Kink, etc) are some areas of my expertise.
If you are experiencing low self confidence, people-pleasing, hopelessness, panic, chronic pain, there is help. I'm here to support you. I specialize in treating depression, trauma, anxiety, and relationship issues. Survivors of trauma, empath support, narcissistic abuse recovery, codependency, LGBTQ, neurodivergence (ASD & ADHD), and alternate lifestyles (Poly, Kink, etc) are some areas of my expertise.
(760) 306-5607 View (760) 306-5607
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Hilda Sara Nielson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PPS
Verified Verified
Fontana, CA 92335  (Online Only)
Welcome! I’m a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, here to support adolescents, families, and adults through life’s challenges. Many of my clients struggle with family conflicts, substance use, depression, anxiety, or adjusting to major life changes. Whether you're dealing with chronic pain, self-esteem issues, or family issues, I understand how complex and overwhelming these experiences can feel. I’m here to help you navigate these struggles and build a path toward healing and stability.
Welcome! I’m a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, here to support adolescents, families, and adults through life’s challenges. Many of my clients struggle with family conflicts, substance use, depression, anxiety, or adjusting to major life changes. Whether you're dealing with chronic pain, self-esteem issues, or family issues, I understand how complex and overwhelming these experiences can feel. I’m here to help you navigate these struggles and build a path toward healing and stability.
(909) 403-7436 View (909) 403-7436
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Healing for Humanity Counseling, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Fontana, CA 92336  (Online Only)
Are you in emotional and/or physical pain? I have over 40 years training and thankfully if you commit to the process, and recognize that you need and want healing.
Are you looking for hope? Whether it is anxiety, depression or addictive behaviors, I have been there and learned practical ways to help speed up the healing process. If you are you a couple that argues or avoids each other, that usually stops in the first 3 sessions. Are you an individual that desperately wants to change and doesn't know how? Through many years of trial and error, education and humor I have created practical ideas to expedite your healing process. My goal is to guide you to a happy and manageable life. If you have a chance watch my video's, see if we are a good fit. Youtube - Carol Rose Adkisson.
Are you in emotional and/or physical pain? I have over 40 years training and thankfully if you commit to the process, and recognize that you need and want healing.
Are you looking for hope? Whether it is anxiety, depression or addictive behaviors, I have been there and learned practical ways to help speed up the healing process. If you are you a couple that argues or avoids each other, that usually stops in the first 3 sessions. Are you an individual that desperately wants to change and doesn't know how? Through many years of trial and error, education and humor I have created practical ideas to expedite your healing process. My goal is to guide you to a happy and manageable life. If you have a chance watch my video's, see if we are a good fit. Youtube - Carol Rose Adkisson.
(909) 693-3177 View (909) 693-3177
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Daylen Roberts
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fontana, CA 92337
Together we can find meaning and acceptance of feelings of depression, anxiety, occupational stress, and emotional pain that we may struggle to put into words.
It can feel like the sky is falling. There is more confusion, fear, and uncertainty than ever before. This can be debilitating as we struggle to get out of bed, our work performance suffers and then we find ourselves alone and isolated not knowing how to get back to our previous “normal”. We are constantly overstimulated, told what we ought to be, as we become lost with no way to cope. Talk Therapy combined with a safe place to feel heard and understood can guide us to make sense of it all and progress to a higher state of functioning.
Together we can find meaning and acceptance of feelings of depression, anxiety, occupational stress, and emotional pain that we may struggle to put into words.
It can feel like the sky is falling. There is more confusion, fear, and uncertainty than ever before. This can be debilitating as we struggle to get out of bed, our work performance suffers and then we find ourselves alone and isolated not knowing how to get back to our previous “normal”. We are constantly overstimulated, told what we ought to be, as we become lost with no way to cope. Talk Therapy combined with a safe place to feel heard and understood can guide us to make sense of it all and progress to a higher state of functioning.
(818) 797-7875 View (818) 797-7875
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Jamillah Pargo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Riverside, CA 92501
As a Psychotherapist I have over 15 years' experience instilling hope, empowering, and educating patients & families about mental illness & the stigmas attached.
Are you experiencing Hopelessness, Sadness, Worthlessness, Panic Attacks, Racing Thoughts, or Fear? Do you lay awake at night WORRYING about EVERYTHING? Are your worries or fears a constant cycle? Do you avoid interaction with loved ones, or maybe you don't want to be a burden to family or friends, so you begin isolating from everyone? Do you ever say, “I can’t take this anymore?” Do you feel alone in your problems? You are not alone, whether you're dealing with Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues, Health Crisis, Midlife Crisis, or just unsure how to move forward in life, assisting adults redefine life is my passion & purpose.
As a Psychotherapist I have over 15 years' experience instilling hope, empowering, and educating patients & families about mental illness & the stigmas attached.
Are you experiencing Hopelessness, Sadness, Worthlessness, Panic Attacks, Racing Thoughts, or Fear? Do you lay awake at night WORRYING about EVERYTHING? Are your worries or fears a constant cycle? Do you avoid interaction with loved ones, or maybe you don't want to be a burden to family or friends, so you begin isolating from everyone? Do you ever say, “I can’t take this anymore?” Do you feel alone in your problems? You are not alone, whether you're dealing with Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues, Health Crisis, Midlife Crisis, or just unsure how to move forward in life, assisting adults redefine life is my passion & purpose.
(619) 736-2408 View (619) 736-2408
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Dr. Cristal Lopez
Psychologist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Riverside, CA 92501  (Online Only)
Welcome! You might be feeling disconnected from those around you. I'm Dr. Cristal Lopez, and I believe that we all have powerful strengths. Together, we will explore yours to help you unlock your full potential, connect authentically with others, and show up as your true self. My training at world-renowned U.S. children's hospitals, including Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Texas Children’s Hospital, and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, has provided me with years of experience working across the lifespan. In addition to therapy, I offer neuropsychological testing for ADHD, learning differences, and personality disorders.
Welcome! You might be feeling disconnected from those around you. I'm Dr. Cristal Lopez, and I believe that we all have powerful strengths. Together, we will explore yours to help you unlock your full potential, connect authentically with others, and show up as your true self. My training at world-renowned U.S. children's hospitals, including Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Texas Children’s Hospital, and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, has provided me with years of experience working across the lifespan. In addition to therapy, I offer neuropsychological testing for ADHD, learning differences, and personality disorders.
(818) 423-5426 View (818) 423-5426
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.