Chronic Pain Therapists in Sonoma, CA
Lynne Benatovich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sonoma, CA 95476 (Online Only)
I know first hand that healing from trauma and "the dark nights of the soul" are not only possible, but hold within them a gateway to more love and joy. No one goes through life without pain. Yet how we address our pain will make all the difference in how deeply we suffer, how resilient we are and how much we grow from these experiences. I will infuse our collaboration with compassion, acceptance, curiosity, and humor--focusing on your strengths.
I know first hand that healing from trauma and "the dark nights of the soul" are not only possible, but hold within them a gateway to more love and joy. No one goes through life without pain. Yet how we address our pain will make all the difference in how deeply we suffer, how resilient we are and how much we grow from these experiences. I will infuse our collaboration with compassion, acceptance, curiosity, and humor--focusing on your strengths.
Treatment background includes working with a wide variety of diagnoses including anxiety, depression, substance abuse, chronic pain conditions, and trauma.
Choose to live your life to the fullest! I can help you on your journey. I provide positive solutions focused psychological services that help you to deal effectively with life's challenges. For many people therapy can be anxiety producing and uncomfortable. I work hard to make you feel comfortable while achieving your treatment goals. My clients often comment on how helpful and easy it is to talk with me. Experience treating anxiety, depression, relationship problems, performance issues, life and career adjustments, and phase of life struggles. Short-term and long-term treatment is available.
Treatment background includes working with a wide variety of diagnoses including anxiety, depression, substance abuse, chronic pain conditions, and trauma.
Choose to live your life to the fullest! I can help you on your journey. I provide positive solutions focused psychological services that help you to deal effectively with life's challenges. For many people therapy can be anxiety producing and uncomfortable. I work hard to make you feel comfortable while achieving your treatment goals. My clients often comment on how helpful and easy it is to talk with me. Experience treating anxiety, depression, relationship problems, performance issues, life and career adjustments, and phase of life struggles. Short-term and long-term treatment is available.
I offer a practice that clears trauma and old energy patterns similar to EMDR, works respectfully and effectively with the parts of yourself like IFS (Internal Family Systems), releases tension, pain, and anxiety, and connects you with your inner wisdom.
Are you yearning to be your authentic self but feel held back by anxiety, hopelessness, or unhelpful old beliefs? Do you notice unhealthy relationship patterns you want to change? In my practice I use a method of holistic psychotherapy called Soul Lightening Acupressure which incorporates energy work and is gentle, effective, and efficient. As energy that has been lodged in your body from trauma or stress flows freely again, old patterns of thoughts and behaviors can clear, insights arise, and rapid and lasting healing can occur. After a session you will usually feel calm, centered, grounded, and lighter with new sense of clarity.
I offer a practice that clears trauma and old energy patterns similar to EMDR, works respectfully and effectively with the parts of yourself like IFS (Internal Family Systems), releases tension, pain, and anxiety, and connects you with your inner wisdom.
Are you yearning to be your authentic self but feel held back by anxiety, hopelessness, or unhelpful old beliefs? Do you notice unhealthy relationship patterns you want to change? In my practice I use a method of holistic psychotherapy called Soul Lightening Acupressure which incorporates energy work and is gentle, effective, and efficient. As energy that has been lodged in your body from trauma or stress flows freely again, old patterns of thoughts and behaviors can clear, insights arise, and rapid and lasting healing can occur. After a session you will usually feel calm, centered, grounded, and lighter with new sense of clarity.
I specialize in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), an evidenced based approach to treating a variety of clinical problems, including trauma, adverse life experiences, anxiety, depression and pain. EMDR targets past/current issues, and helps clients to face the future more adaptively. I also provide a range of additional services, including psychological assessments, pre-employment evaluations, expert witness testimony, trainings to various agencies and companies on topics including trauma, resiliency, mental health awareness and communication skills. I'm also a certified psychedelic assisted therapist.
I specialize in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), an evidenced based approach to treating a variety of clinical problems, including trauma, adverse life experiences, anxiety, depression and pain. EMDR targets past/current issues, and helps clients to face the future more adaptively. I also provide a range of additional services, including psychological assessments, pre-employment evaluations, expert witness testimony, trainings to various agencies and companies on topics including trauma, resiliency, mental health awareness and communication skills. I'm also a certified psychedelic assisted therapist.
Krista Gallagher
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sonoma, CA 95476 (Online Only)
Having been a client myself, I understand how important it is to find a therapist who you feel really "gets you" and with whom you feel safe and comfortable being vulnerable and open. I focus on creating a foundation of presence, safety, and trust in the therapeutic relationship. I am here to see you, hear you, understand you, & support you & will meet you with a non-judgmental, compassionate, & supportive presence as we work together. I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, chronic pain & illness, life transitions, motherhood & parenting, couples therapy, college/career stress, & those who identify as being HSP/Empaths.
Having been a client myself, I understand how important it is to find a therapist who you feel really "gets you" and with whom you feel safe and comfortable being vulnerable and open. I focus on creating a foundation of presence, safety, and trust in the therapeutic relationship. I am here to see you, hear you, understand you, & support you & will meet you with a non-judgmental, compassionate, & supportive presence as we work together. I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, chronic pain & illness, life transitions, motherhood & parenting, couples therapy, college/career stress, & those who identify as being HSP/Empaths.
What we focus on in our lives is what we manifest in our lives. Our thoughts do generate our feelings thus a solutions verses a problem focused approach allows for growth and movement towards healing physical and emotional discomfort. Through the use of multiple strategies including hypnosis, mindfulness and meditation, habits, anxiety, depression, family issues and work stress can be resolved in a brief format with long term results.
What we focus on in our lives is what we manifest in our lives. Our thoughts do generate our feelings thus a solutions verses a problem focused approach allows for growth and movement towards healing physical and emotional discomfort. Through the use of multiple strategies including hypnosis, mindfulness and meditation, habits, anxiety, depression, family issues and work stress can be resolved in a brief format with long term results.
Hannah Philbin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sonoma, CA 95476
Symptoms draw our attention to areas that need care. That is often where we start. What is bothering you and what might be underneath? Together, we can expand your understanding of what is troubling you and build on your innate resilience. Sometimes it is as simple as just being heard. But when it is not, shifting thoughts, words, and actions may provide relief and develop improved coping skills. (Heads up: sometimes it gets worse before it gets better) If you've had enough, if you are done avoiding or pointing fingers, if you are reading to make changes, then let's do this. Process groups available T & W.
Symptoms draw our attention to areas that need care. That is often where we start. What is bothering you and what might be underneath? Together, we can expand your understanding of what is troubling you and build on your innate resilience. Sometimes it is as simple as just being heard. But when it is not, shifting thoughts, words, and actions may provide relief and develop improved coping skills. (Heads up: sometimes it gets worse before it gets better) If you've had enough, if you are done avoiding or pointing fingers, if you are reading to make changes, then let's do this. Process groups available T & W.
My name is Dena Webster; I am a licensed clinical social worker. My goal in providing therapy is to make a difference for everyone one day at a time. I meet my clients where they are and consider their whole environment when identifying issues and resolving them. My approach to therapy is eclectic; I incorporate cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, and coping skills. I realized that having someone to talk to and a safe place to say the hard things was helpful. I also noticed I have always been that friend everyone talks to process their problems.
My name is Dena Webster; I am a licensed clinical social worker. My goal in providing therapy is to make a difference for everyone one day at a time. I meet my clients where they are and consider their whole environment when identifying issues and resolving them. My approach to therapy is eclectic; I incorporate cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, and coping skills. I realized that having someone to talk to and a safe place to say the hard things was helpful. I also noticed I have always been that friend everyone talks to process their problems.
Jana Morgan, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sonoma, CA 95476
CONFIDENTIAL PRIVATE PAY SERVICES AT A CONVENIENT TIME AND IN A CONVENIENT LOCATION. If you have fluctuating moods, a dissatisfaction with your relationships and life in general, take a step to actively move into a healthier part of you. We will have important dialogue which assist you to sort and live your priorities. Via mind-body/somatic and psychodynamic approaches, I will help you find your balance, get relief, sleep better, love safer and deeper. Generally we work together once to twice per week, insight and cognitive restructuring are part of the process. Overall, you will receive care and refuge to heal.
CONFIDENTIAL PRIVATE PAY SERVICES AT A CONVENIENT TIME AND IN A CONVENIENT LOCATION. If you have fluctuating moods, a dissatisfaction with your relationships and life in general, take a step to actively move into a healthier part of you. We will have important dialogue which assist you to sort and live your priorities. Via mind-body/somatic and psychodynamic approaches, I will help you find your balance, get relief, sleep better, love safer and deeper. Generally we work together once to twice per week, insight and cognitive restructuring are part of the process. Overall, you will receive care and refuge to heal.
Jim Morein
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sonoma, CA 95476
Life has its measure of joys and sorrows. In our modern society, it’s all too easy for the ‘sorrows’—stress and unhappiness—to outweigh the ‘joys’ in our lives. Maybe it’s our situation at home or an unfulfilling relationship. Perhaps our health took a downward turn or we lost our sense of purpose in a meaningless job. Life can place mountains in our path and our old ways of coping often stop working. But no matter how lost we feel in the bramble, we are capable of untangling ourselves and finding our way back to the light—to peace.
Life has its measure of joys and sorrows. In our modern society, it’s all too easy for the ‘sorrows’—stress and unhappiness—to outweigh the ‘joys’ in our lives. Maybe it’s our situation at home or an unfulfilling relationship. Perhaps our health took a downward turn or we lost our sense of purpose in a meaningless job. Life can place mountains in our path and our old ways of coping often stop working. But no matter how lost we feel in the bramble, we are capable of untangling ourselves and finding our way back to the light—to peace.
Alyssa Abke
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sonoma, CA 95476
Life transitions, feeling lost, or conflicts arising in life can all bring us into a place where we need help. I am passionate about working with individuals of all ages to address issues such as anxiety, depression, self-harm, addiction, grief, identity concerns, and major life changes. I am especially passionate about working with adolescents/young adults and their families, individuals with disabilities, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+.
Life transitions, feeling lost, or conflicts arising in life can all bring us into a place where we need help. I am passionate about working with individuals of all ages to address issues such as anxiety, depression, self-harm, addiction, grief, identity concerns, and major life changes. I am especially passionate about working with adolescents/young adults and their families, individuals with disabilities, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+.
Natalie Compagni Portis
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, MFT
Verified Verified
Sonoma, CA 95476 (Online Only)
I offer psychotherapy through the life cycle and I believe that each of us brings our unique history and experience to each relationship, with our partner, our children, our colleagues, friends and families. Through dialogue and learning deep empathy and understanding of ourselves as well as our partners, we can learn to trust, heal old wounds and love more deeply, and find deep satisfaction within ourselves and in our relationships.
I offer psychotherapy through the life cycle and I believe that each of us brings our unique history and experience to each relationship, with our partner, our children, our colleagues, friends and families. Through dialogue and learning deep empathy and understanding of ourselves as well as our partners, we can learn to trust, heal old wounds and love more deeply, and find deep satisfaction within ourselves and in our relationships.
Do you feel alone, lost, empty, or dissatisfied? Are you struggling with meaningless work or overwhelmed about the state of our world? Do you want to feel happy and peaceful so you can appreciate and enjoy your life? Maybe you long to have time in the wild and beautiful natural places. Perhaps you desire supportive and healthy relationships with people who share your values. Or maybe your deepest wish is to know your purpose, to be involved in inspiring and meaningful work where you can know and share your gifts.
Do you feel alone, lost, empty, or dissatisfied? Are you struggling with meaningless work or overwhelmed about the state of our world? Do you want to feel happy and peaceful so you can appreciate and enjoy your life? Maybe you long to have time in the wild and beautiful natural places. Perhaps you desire supportive and healthy relationships with people who share your values. Or maybe your deepest wish is to know your purpose, to be involved in inspiring and meaningful work where you can know and share your gifts.
Hi, my name is Jeff Stone, and I am an LCSW. I specialize in working with anxiety and depression challenges including PTSD, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and Social Anxiety to name just a few. My other specialty is relationship and work/school/life-based challenges. My approach is to get to know you as a person and create a comfortable and respectful environment to help make the counseling process as easy and nurturing as possible. I work with clients of all ages and from all backgrounds.
Hi, my name is Jeff Stone, and I am an LCSW. I specialize in working with anxiety and depression challenges including PTSD, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and Social Anxiety to name just a few. My other specialty is relationship and work/school/life-based challenges. My approach is to get to know you as a person and create a comfortable and respectful environment to help make the counseling process as easy and nurturing as possible. I work with clients of all ages and from all backgrounds.
Life is a wild journey. There is so much to navigate through, and many of us do not have a road map. With no directions to guide us, we often get stuck circulating around the same issues. We repeat patterns of thoughts, behaviors, actions. We overanalyze. We shame ourselves. Anything can trigger these cycles: trauma, drama, emotions, a sense of grandiosity…
Life is a wild journey. There is so much to navigate through, and many of us do not have a road map. With no directions to guide us, we often get stuck circulating around the same issues. We repeat patterns of thoughts, behaviors, actions. We overanalyze. We shame ourselves. Anything can trigger these cycles: trauma, drama, emotions, a sense of grandiosity…
Would you like to feel better about yourself and your relationships? Are you trying to do the best you can, but feel stuck or overwhelmed in certain areas? Therapy with me may help you discover new ways to look at stuck places or difficult situations. Together we will develop a unique plan to help you feel better in your own skin, and to show up more fully in your life, your relationships and your work. I balance the seriousness of therapy with light-hearted humor and playful inquiry. My office is a safe space to explore your shadow, your light, and all the dimensions in between. You deserve to have access to your full self.
Would you like to feel better about yourself and your relationships? Are you trying to do the best you can, but feel stuck or overwhelmed in certain areas? Therapy with me may help you discover new ways to look at stuck places or difficult situations. Together we will develop a unique plan to help you feel better in your own skin, and to show up more fully in your life, your relationships and your work. I balance the seriousness of therapy with light-hearted humor and playful inquiry. My office is a safe space to explore your shadow, your light, and all the dimensions in between. You deserve to have access to your full self.
For many people therapy can be anxiety producing and uncomfortable. I work hard to make you feel comfortable while we are working to achieve your treatment goals. My clients often comment on how easy it is to talk with me. I enjoy working with a wide range of diagnoses and issues. Short-term and long-term treatment is available. I provide positive solutions focused psychological services that help you learn how to better deal with life's challenges. I am very comfortable and work well treating depression, anxiety, new adjustments, relationship problems, career adjustments, and phase of life struggles.
For many people therapy can be anxiety producing and uncomfortable. I work hard to make you feel comfortable while we are working to achieve your treatment goals. My clients often comment on how easy it is to talk with me. I enjoy working with a wide range of diagnoses and issues. Short-term and long-term treatment is available. I provide positive solutions focused psychological services that help you learn how to better deal with life's challenges. I am very comfortable and work well treating depression, anxiety, new adjustments, relationship problems, career adjustments, and phase of life struggles.
Iris Herrero
Psychologist, PS33899, Art, Therapy
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sonoma, CA 95476 (Online Only)
Are you ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery? Do you wish to break free from those persistent patterns that keep you stuck and dissatisfied? My therapeutic approach, which incorporates trauma work and mindfulness, is a powerful tool to help you become more aware of the emotions, thoughts, and actions that often lead to anxiety, depression, and self-doubt. I'm here to guide you in strengthening your relationship with yourself and others, nurturing your strengths, and achieving your life goals. And always remember, change is not just a possibility, it's a reality!
Are you ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery? Do you wish to break free from those persistent patterns that keep you stuck and dissatisfied? My therapeutic approach, which incorporates trauma work and mindfulness, is a powerful tool to help you become more aware of the emotions, thoughts, and actions that often lead to anxiety, depression, and self-doubt. I'm here to guide you in strengthening your relationship with yourself and others, nurturing your strengths, and achieving your life goals. And always remember, change is not just a possibility, it's a reality!
Welcome, my name is Alex and I would love the opportunity to teach you how to use mindfulness techniques to create lasting changes in your life. Are you overwhelmed, critical of yourself or have difficulty regulating your emotions? I empower high-functioning adults to overcome difficult life situations from the past and present.
Welcome, my name is Alex and I would love the opportunity to teach you how to use mindfulness techniques to create lasting changes in your life. Are you overwhelmed, critical of yourself or have difficulty regulating your emotions? I empower high-functioning adults to overcome difficult life situations from the past and present.
My life philosophy is to Be Kind, Listen and Try to Help. I've been licensed since 2015 as a Marriage and Family Therapist. I have an MA in Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy and a BS in Occupational Therapy. I have certifications in EMDR, EFT, and CBT. I have specialized in trauma, post-traumatic stress, and readjustment for military and civilian populations. I work with issues of Depression, Anxiety, Substance Abuse, Domestic Violence, Traumatic Brain Injury, Childhood Attachment, and Trauma that affects adulthood.
My life philosophy is to Be Kind, Listen and Try to Help. I've been licensed since 2015 as a Marriage and Family Therapist. I have an MA in Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy and a BS in Occupational Therapy. I have certifications in EMDR, EFT, and CBT. I have specialized in trauma, post-traumatic stress, and readjustment for military and civilian populations. I work with issues of Depression, Anxiety, Substance Abuse, Domestic Violence, Traumatic Brain Injury, Childhood Attachment, and Trauma that affects adulthood.
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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.