Chronic Pain Therapists in East Rogers Park, Chicago, IL
Meg Kelleher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
East Rogers Park, Chicago, IL 60645
I provide individual counseling with specializations including trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, pain management, gender identity, sexuality (from a sex-positive, kink-aware perspective), body image, and disability and chronic illness.
As Oscar Wilde once said, "One's real life is so often the life that one does not lead." But, for you, today can mark a decisive step down a path of authenticity, interpersonal connection, and greater ease in your body. As a licensed clinical social worker and practicing writer and artist, I am skilled in collaborating with you to first identify and then reimagine the themes, forms and narratives of your past and your everyday. My objective is to help you rediscover your potential and lead a more satisfying, conscious, and generative existence—all while feeling at home somatically.
I provide individual counseling with specializations including trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, pain management, gender identity, sexuality (from a sex-positive, kink-aware perspective), body image, and disability and chronic illness.
As Oscar Wilde once said, "One's real life is so often the life that one does not lead." But, for you, today can mark a decisive step down a path of authenticity, interpersonal connection, and greater ease in your body. As a licensed clinical social worker and practicing writer and artist, I am skilled in collaborating with you to first identify and then reimagine the themes, forms and narratives of your past and your everyday. My objective is to help you rediscover your potential and lead a more satisfying, conscious, and generative existence—all while feeling at home somatically.
Luke Duroc-Danner
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Rogers Park, Chicago, IL 60626
Throughout life, there are many challenges and decisions to navigate while we process and learn from our own experiences. How we make sense of them and give experiences meaning is crucial in moving from feeling stuck towards being fully authentic and present in life. Together, we can work through barriers and move towards a place of self-compassion. I work with adults experiencing life transitions, chronic pain, ADHD, depression, anxiety, and self esteem concerns. My own background as a musician informs my approach to working with performance anxiety as well as my interest in working with other creatives and performing artists.
Throughout life, there are many challenges and decisions to navigate while we process and learn from our own experiences. How we make sense of them and give experiences meaning is crucial in moving from feeling stuck towards being fully authentic and present in life. Together, we can work through barriers and move towards a place of self-compassion. I work with adults experiencing life transitions, chronic pain, ADHD, depression, anxiety, and self esteem concerns. My own background as a musician informs my approach to working with performance anxiety as well as my interest in working with other creatives and performing artists.
Chicago Human Potential
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW, RDDP
Verified Verified
East Rogers Park, Chicago, IL 60626
Chicago Human Potential specializes in mood disoders, substance abuse, perinatal mood disorders and chronic pain.
Do you feel like being successful in reaching your therapy goals are just outside of your grasp? Have you tried to tackle your own challenges without making enough traction? What are your goals in transforming your life? What would it be like to work with someone who can help you dismantle the worries that keep you up at 3AM. Become excited again about going boldly forward and the direction that you visualize. Work with a seasoned professional who can help you discard the myths and stories created about why you can't live a life of your greatest imagination.
Chicago Human Potential specializes in mood disoders, substance abuse, perinatal mood disorders and chronic pain.
Do you feel like being successful in reaching your therapy goals are just outside of your grasp? Have you tried to tackle your own challenges without making enough traction? What are your goals in transforming your life? What would it be like to work with someone who can help you dismantle the worries that keep you up at 3AM. Become excited again about going boldly forward and the direction that you visualize. Work with a seasoned professional who can help you discard the myths and stories created about why you can't live a life of your greatest imagination.
Ali Vernasco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
East Rogers Park, Chicago, IL 60613
I come from a diverse background from acute mental health settings, to Hospice and chronic illness.
Life transitions can be difficult to navigate alone. There may be grief, confusion, sadness and anger, fear, or any combination of these feelings. There is no circumstance too small in which to seek help from a professional clinician. I believe that my role as a therapist is to help you reach beyond your potential helping you access your own gifts and talents to get you through difficult times and draw meaning from life's challenges. I enjoy working with folks of all ages and incorporating art, music, and writing into the therapy process. I am trained in EMDR and currently in training for Somatic Experience.
I come from a diverse background from acute mental health settings, to Hospice and chronic illness.
Life transitions can be difficult to navigate alone. There may be grief, confusion, sadness and anger, fear, or any combination of these feelings. There is no circumstance too small in which to seek help from a professional clinician. I believe that my role as a therapist is to help you reach beyond your potential helping you access your own gifts and talents to get you through difficult times and draw meaning from life's challenges. I enjoy working with folks of all ages and incorporating art, music, and writing into the therapy process. I am trained in EMDR and currently in training for Somatic Experience.
My specialities are working with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and chronic pain.
You want to feel emotions fully without shame. You want to be connected to your own sense of desire and purpose. You deserve a space to explore the parts of you that feel unknown, “unacceptable,” or taboo. My commitment in the therapeutic relationship is to welcome and value all aspects of your experience – the stories that reflect humor and resilience, and the parts that have been shamed or dismissed. I combine EMDR trauma processing, somatic approaches, and discussions about how systems of oppression shape what we believe about ourselves to help clients express emotion and explore new patterns and identities.
My specialities are working with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and chronic pain.
You want to feel emotions fully without shame. You want to be connected to your own sense of desire and purpose. You deserve a space to explore the parts of you that feel unknown, “unacceptable,” or taboo. My commitment in the therapeutic relationship is to welcome and value all aspects of your experience – the stories that reflect humor and resilience, and the parts that have been shamed or dismissed. I combine EMDR trauma processing, somatic approaches, and discussions about how systems of oppression shape what we believe about ourselves to help clients express emotion and explore new patterns and identities.
Penelope Zeigler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
East Rogers Park, Chicago, IL 60626 (Online Only)
I have helped individuals struggling with complicated grief, chronic and terminal illness, Veteran needs, and persistent mental illness.
You are the most qualified expert on yourself. I am here to encourage, support, collaborate, and explore solutions with you. Life can be hard to manage, and reaching out for help is a huge first step. Whether you are experiencing a new crisis, have been dealing with mental health challenges for years, or are just looking for support for self-exploration, I strive to work with you, as a team, to reach whatever goals you set for yourself.
I have helped individuals struggling with complicated grief, chronic and terminal illness, Veteran needs, and persistent mental illness.
You are the most qualified expert on yourself. I am here to encourage, support, collaborate, and explore solutions with you. Life can be hard to manage, and reaching out for help is a huge first step. Whether you are experiencing a new crisis, have been dealing with mental health challenges for years, or are just looking for support for self-exploration, I strive to work with you, as a team, to reach whatever goals you set for yourself.
Jane H Niermann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
East Rogers Park, Chicago, IL 60626
This can include coping with a wide range of issues including; mental illness, addictions, trauma, career hurdles, and relationship stresses.
Are you ready to feel better? Change can be hard, and possible and rewarding. I provide a safe, non-judgmental place to learn about yourself and the changes you'd like to make. I focus on the mind-body connection, specifically in understanding its role in learning to cope with stress, trauma, and relationship issues. I use talk therapy, EMDR, and humor to help you make positive changes, overcome obstacles, and learn how to change unhelpful thinking patterns, all the while improving self esteem and relationships.
This can include coping with a wide range of issues including; mental illness, addictions, trauma, career hurdles, and relationship stresses.
Are you ready to feel better? Change can be hard, and possible and rewarding. I provide a safe, non-judgmental place to learn about yourself and the changes you'd like to make. I focus on the mind-body connection, specifically in understanding its role in learning to cope with stress, trauma, and relationship issues. I use talk therapy, EMDR, and humor to help you make positive changes, overcome obstacles, and learn how to change unhelpful thinking patterns, all the while improving self esteem and relationships.
Marybeth Napier
Psychologist, PsyD, MPS, CMI
Verified Verified
East Rogers Park, Chicago, IL 60626 (Online Only)
I’m here to help. We all experience stress, loss and pain in so many ways. But we are resilient and, with help, can overcome and enjoy life again. Using a trauma informed and culturally informed focus, I use a combination of compassionate talk therapy, mindfulness and body-based tools as your partner to wellness. In my 20+ years as a clinical psychologist I have been privileged to work with folks from all walks of life especially those in marginalized groups. If you need to sort things out in a safe place, you’ve come to the right place.
I’m here to help. We all experience stress, loss and pain in so many ways. But we are resilient and, with help, can overcome and enjoy life again. Using a trauma informed and culturally informed focus, I use a combination of compassionate talk therapy, mindfulness and body-based tools as your partner to wellness. In my 20+ years as a clinical psychologist I have been privileged to work with folks from all walks of life especially those in marginalized groups. If you need to sort things out in a safe place, you’ve come to the right place.
Ashley Samson
Counselor, LCPC, ATR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
East Rogers Park, Chicago, IL 60626 (Online Only)
Our bodies are not the only parts of ourselves that need a tune up from time to time. The mind is a powerful tool that can benefit from support and encouragement. Whether it's a job change, loss, relational issues, living with physical pain or just day-to-day stress, a supportive ear can mean the difference between just getting through the day and living the life that you long for. I have experience working with many clients especially those with eating disorders, depression and anxiety disorders including OCD. For a quick response, please email instead of calling for questions or to set an appointment.
Our bodies are not the only parts of ourselves that need a tune up from time to time. The mind is a powerful tool that can benefit from support and encouragement. Whether it's a job change, loss, relational issues, living with physical pain or just day-to-day stress, a supportive ear can mean the difference between just getting through the day and living the life that you long for. I have experience working with many clients especially those with eating disorders, depression and anxiety disorders including OCD. For a quick response, please email instead of calling for questions or to set an appointment.
Sarah Maria Gutierrez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
East Rogers Park, Chicago, IL 60626 (Online Only)
I often work with trauma survivors, caregivers, folks with chronic illnesses, and bilingual Spanish speakers.
As a licensed clinical social worker, I believe in every person's capacity to heal, grow and foster meaningful tranformation in their lives. In my practice, I am a companion to adults across the lifespan who have powerful stories to tell. People who work with me are often looking to develop a deeper, more conscious relationship with themselves. I strive to build a secure relationship with my clients, within which we might begin to reckon with experiences of complex trauma, process profound grief and pain, support greater connection with one's body, and make space for all aspects of one's Self to step into the light and be known.
I often work with trauma survivors, caregivers, folks with chronic illnesses, and bilingual Spanish speakers.
As a licensed clinical social worker, I believe in every person's capacity to heal, grow and foster meaningful tranformation in their lives. In my practice, I am a companion to adults across the lifespan who have powerful stories to tell. People who work with me are often looking to develop a deeper, more conscious relationship with themselves. I strive to build a secure relationship with my clients, within which we might begin to reckon with experiences of complex trauma, process profound grief and pain, support greater connection with one's body, and make space for all aspects of one's Self to step into the light and be known.
Erin Conley
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Rogers Park, Chicago, IL 60626
In the wise words of Audre Lorde, “ Pain is important: how we evade it, how we succumb to it, how we deal with it, and how we transcend it…” However pain or distress have found you, I hope to help you find relief through creativity, compassion, humor, and appreciation for your unique humanity.
If you are looking at my profile, I imagine you've been struggling for some time. You may not be able to put your finger on it, but you know you can't do it alone. That's where I'm happy to be of help. I approach therapy with warmth, compassion, and a deep reverence for my clients. Guided by a strong belief in the power of the therapeutic relationship and the effectiveness of collaboration, I use an eclectic blend of several different approaches. You are the expert on your own life and I honor being able to walk alongside you to light the way as you navigate the challenging and beautiful terrain of life and find healing.
In the wise words of Audre Lorde, “ Pain is important: how we evade it, how we succumb to it, how we deal with it, and how we transcend it…” However pain or distress have found you, I hope to help you find relief through creativity, compassion, humor, and appreciation for your unique humanity.
If you are looking at my profile, I imagine you've been struggling for some time. You may not be able to put your finger on it, but you know you can't do it alone. That's where I'm happy to be of help. I approach therapy with warmth, compassion, and a deep reverence for my clients. Guided by a strong belief in the power of the therapeutic relationship and the effectiveness of collaboration, I use an eclectic blend of several different approaches. You are the expert on your own life and I honor being able to walk alongside you to light the way as you navigate the challenging and beautiful terrain of life and find healing.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW, MDiv
Verified Verified
East Rogers Park, Chicago, IL 60626
** ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. EVENINGS & WEEKENDS AVAILABLE** Your experiences have forged lifelong crucial connections and skills that may be hard to see right now. Overwhelming burdens, loss, pain, self-doubt and disappointment can overshadow strengths and relationships. You and I will use your strengths, improve your relationships and develop new skills to build positive ways of thinking and living that can help you reach your goals. My practice areas include anxiety and OCD, complex trauma/PTSD, grief and loss, LGBTQIA issues and chronic pain.
** ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. EVENINGS & WEEKENDS AVAILABLE** Your experiences have forged lifelong crucial connections and skills that may be hard to see right now. Overwhelming burdens, loss, pain, self-doubt and disappointment can overshadow strengths and relationships. You and I will use your strengths, improve your relationships and develop new skills to build positive ways of thinking and living that can help you reach your goals. My practice areas include anxiety and OCD, complex trauma/PTSD, grief and loss, LGBTQIA issues and chronic pain.
Monika Gutkowska
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
East Rogers Park, Chicago, IL 60626 (Online Only)
You may feel stuck, lost, lonely, or unsure how to move forward. Therapy can assist you to break through persistent patterns and give you clarity. For almost two decades, I have been helping others through a variety of life challenges including trauma, grief/loss, depression, anxiety, life transitions, family and relationship concerns. As an immigrant, I understand struggles of adjustment and acculturation process. I value working with people who want to grow through their relationships, career, undergrad/grad school or personal self-discovery. This includes exploration of how social identities and systemic forces impacts us.
You may feel stuck, lost, lonely, or unsure how to move forward. Therapy can assist you to break through persistent patterns and give you clarity. For almost two decades, I have been helping others through a variety of life challenges including trauma, grief/loss, depression, anxiety, life transitions, family and relationship concerns. As an immigrant, I understand struggles of adjustment and acculturation process. I value working with people who want to grow through their relationships, career, undergrad/grad school or personal self-discovery. This includes exploration of how social identities and systemic forces impacts us.
Monika Borkowska
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
East Rogers Park, Chicago, IL 60626
Sometimes we find ourselves in a place in life when it’s difficult to figure out a better way forward or change the behaviors and patterns that don’t serve us anymore. Sometimes we find ourselves feeling lost or stuck in our relationships, careers and daily lives. Sometimes depression, anxiety, past experiences, grief or life challenges get the best of us. Therapy can be a space to find a lighter path through the maze of life, to find a way to heal and liberate from challenging emotions, moods and behavior patterns, by discovering our true selves, our ability to heal and what authentically works for us.
Sometimes we find ourselves in a place in life when it’s difficult to figure out a better way forward or change the behaviors and patterns that don’t serve us anymore. Sometimes we find ourselves feeling lost or stuck in our relationships, careers and daily lives. Sometimes depression, anxiety, past experiences, grief or life challenges get the best of us. Therapy can be a space to find a lighter path through the maze of life, to find a way to heal and liberate from challenging emotions, moods and behavior patterns, by discovering our true selves, our ability to heal and what authentically works for us.
Whether you have specific goals in therapy, or are simply struggling to keep your head above water, therapy can be a space to slow down and allow yourself the opportunity to sit with your experiences and feelings. I love working with queer and trans folks, people exploring their gender and sexuality for the first time, as well as people with Autism and ADHD, and people who are exploring the possibility that they may be neurodivergent. I also enjoy working with people with complex trauma histories, religious trauma, complicated family dynamics, as well as people struggling with anxiety and mood disorders.
Whether you have specific goals in therapy, or are simply struggling to keep your head above water, therapy can be a space to slow down and allow yourself the opportunity to sit with your experiences and feelings. I love working with queer and trans folks, people exploring their gender and sexuality for the first time, as well as people with Autism and ADHD, and people who are exploring the possibility that they may be neurodivergent. I also enjoy working with people with complex trauma histories, religious trauma, complicated family dynamics, as well as people struggling with anxiety and mood disorders.
Marie Shebeck
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
East Rogers Park, Chicago, IL 60626 (Online Only)
When we can explore our challenges and joys with a therapist, we can explore changes that will improve our life and deepen our understanding of ourself. I focus on building relationships with clients built on transparency and trust, as well as education on the brain and evidence based approaches.
When we can explore our challenges and joys with a therapist, we can explore changes that will improve our life and deepen our understanding of ourself. I focus on building relationships with clients built on transparency and trust, as well as education on the brain and evidence based approaches.
Present Moment Journeys - Pemba B Bayo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
East Rogers Park, Chicago, IL 60626
Welcome to the Present Moment Journeys practice. We are all on a journey traversing the complexities of modern daily living. Often the routes we choose are met with obstacles from the past and the uncertainties of the future. At Present Moment Journeys, we are here to resolve past sufferings, solve present issues, and evolve your future, opening you to the joy of the present moment. Pemba B Bayo, LCSW, is a hypnoanalyst in Chicago, IL. Pemba has served persons of all ages as a child development center director, elder caregiver, and case manager and now as a licensed clinical social worker.
Welcome to the Present Moment Journeys practice. We are all on a journey traversing the complexities of modern daily living. Often the routes we choose are met with obstacles from the past and the uncertainties of the future. At Present Moment Journeys, we are here to resolve past sufferings, solve present issues, and evolve your future, opening you to the joy of the present moment. Pemba B Bayo, LCSW, is a hypnoanalyst in Chicago, IL. Pemba has served persons of all ages as a child development center director, elder caregiver, and case manager and now as a licensed clinical social worker.
Jenna Brooks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Rogers Park, Chicago, IL 60626
Most of my experience has been as an inpatient medical social worker across various units: hematology and oncology, neurology and stroke, hepatology, palliative and hospice. I have also worked in psychiatric settings with adolescents and young adults experiencing eating disorders. I have a special interest in working with adolescents and young adults navigating identity development, relationship issues, grief & loss, and new stressors of adulthood.
Most of my experience has been as an inpatient medical social worker across various units: hematology and oncology, neurology and stroke, hepatology, palliative and hospice. I have also worked in psychiatric settings with adolescents and young adults experiencing eating disorders. I have a special interest in working with adolescents and young adults navigating identity development, relationship issues, grief & loss, and new stressors of adulthood.
Amanda (Aasha) Elliott
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
East Rogers Park, Chicago, IL 60660
My therapeutic approach is client-centered, strengths-based, creative and collaborative, one in which I often incorporate meditation and somatic work, informed by Internal Family Systems (IFS) theory. I seek to create a therapeutic environment where you will feel heard, validated and understood. We live in a society where we often feel we should weather stress alone but sometimes having someone truly hear you and see you makes all the difference.
My therapeutic approach is client-centered, strengths-based, creative and collaborative, one in which I often incorporate meditation and somatic work, informed by Internal Family Systems (IFS) theory. I seek to create a therapeutic environment where you will feel heard, validated and understood. We live in a society where we often feel we should weather stress alone but sometimes having someone truly hear you and see you makes all the difference.
Are you feeling stuck? Does your life seem to be on hold? Are you struggling with worries & anxiety or sadness & depression? Are you facing a relationship challenge with your spouse, your child, a collegue or friend? Or do you have health concerns such as allergies, stress, weight, etc? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then Health & Life Coaching offers you an effective method for resolving your problems & realizing your goals. In helping you, my focus will be on bridging the gap between where you are now and where you hope to be in the future.
Are you feeling stuck? Does your life seem to be on hold? Are you struggling with worries & anxiety or sadness & depression? Are you facing a relationship challenge with your spouse, your child, a collegue or friend? Or do you have health concerns such as allergies, stress, weight, etc? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then Health & Life Coaching offers you an effective method for resolving your problems & realizing your goals. In helping you, my focus will be on bridging the gap between where you are now and where you hope to be in the future.
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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.