Chronic Pain Therapists in Palm City, FL
Ann Geismar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CSA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Palm City, FL 34990 (Online Only)
My practice is based on the principles of cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and solution-focused therapy to help foster awareness and change. I emphasize a collaborative relationship with my clients and weekly homework assignments to help facilitate self-awareness and change. I like working with older adults and other adults going through life transitions, anxiety, depression, grief, loss, and other situational stressors. Many factors need to be considered when helping someone maintain autonomy while also ensuring personal safety and dignity.
My practice is based on the principles of cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and solution-focused therapy to help foster awareness and change. I emphasize a collaborative relationship with my clients and weekly homework assignments to help facilitate self-awareness and change. I like working with older adults and other adults going through life transitions, anxiety, depression, grief, loss, and other situational stressors. Many factors need to be considered when helping someone maintain autonomy while also ensuring personal safety and dignity.
Shelley Dodt LCSW BCPA A Cottage For Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCPA
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Palm City, FL 34990 (Online Only)
Do you need someone on "your side" in managing your interpersonal relationships? Do you have distress in dealing with a spouse, child or co-worker? If doing what you are doing now is not getting you the results you want, it may help to work with someone who can see your point of view and help you understand other people better. If you are "stuck" and troubled and need help in sorting out relationship issues, I can help as we insightfully explore how to make things better.
Do you need someone on "your side" in managing your interpersonal relationships? Do you have distress in dealing with a spouse, child or co-worker? If doing what you are doing now is not getting you the results you want, it may help to work with someone who can see your point of view and help you understand other people better. If you are "stuck" and troubled and need help in sorting out relationship issues, I can help as we insightfully explore how to make things better.
Are you tired of being unhappy, unsure, or unfulfilled? Is fear keeping you stuck? You know you were destined for more but something seems to be holding you back. Maybe you don't have the motivation anymore or you've forgotten who you really are. You know deep down that you can't go on like this. Imagine living your ideal life where you are truly happy and confident, feel fulfilled in your relationships, have your dream career, and are able to heal all of your past wounds. Imagine being the strong and powerful woman you were purposed to be. You are worthy of everything you desire.
Are you tired of being unhappy, unsure, or unfulfilled? Is fear keeping you stuck? You know you were destined for more but something seems to be holding you back. Maybe you don't have the motivation anymore or you've forgotten who you really are. You know deep down that you can't go on like this. Imagine living your ideal life where you are truly happy and confident, feel fulfilled in your relationships, have your dream career, and are able to heal all of your past wounds. Imagine being the strong and powerful woman you were purposed to be. You are worthy of everything you desire.
Sarah Paulick
Counselor, MEd, LMHC, CCTP-I, EMDR
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Palm City, FL 34990 (Online Only)
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional & EMDR Therapist, it's my passion to help those experiencing PTSD, CPTSD, anxiety, depression, dissociation, existential crises & life stressors. With 17 years of field experience with at-risk kids/youth/adults, I specialize helping survivors of childhood/ sexual/ acute traumas, first-responders, healthcare professionals, young adults, & cultural diversity. Together, I hope to enhance your resilience with internal strengths/ external resources, develop post-traumatic growth, heal attachment wounds, break unhealthy patterns, & regulate your nervous system.
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional & EMDR Therapist, it's my passion to help those experiencing PTSD, CPTSD, anxiety, depression, dissociation, existential crises & life stressors. With 17 years of field experience with at-risk kids/youth/adults, I specialize helping survivors of childhood/ sexual/ acute traumas, first-responders, healthcare professionals, young adults, & cultural diversity. Together, I hope to enhance your resilience with internal strengths/ external resources, develop post-traumatic growth, heal attachment wounds, break unhealthy patterns, & regulate your nervous system.
Ivana Ayala-Esslinger
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Ed S, LMHC
Verified Verified
Palm City, FL 34990
Do you seek support and a safe environment to problem solve, learn to soothe your nervous system and work through feelings of grief and loss, anxiety, depression and hopelessness? Do you continue to do all the right things, but it seems like it is never enough although you are successful? Do you feel like things are not getting better all though you have tried everything other than therapy? Are you still holding sorrow, anger or frustration for a loved one, or yourself after a death, divorce or traumatic event? Are you ready to deeply reflect on your strengths, growth areas, patterns and the blocks to you seeking wholeness?
Do you seek support and a safe environment to problem solve, learn to soothe your nervous system and work through feelings of grief and loss, anxiety, depression and hopelessness? Do you continue to do all the right things, but it seems like it is never enough although you are successful? Do you feel like things are not getting better all though you have tried everything other than therapy? Are you still holding sorrow, anger or frustration for a loved one, or yourself after a death, divorce or traumatic event? Are you ready to deeply reflect on your strengths, growth areas, patterns and the blocks to you seeking wholeness?
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Tracey Nicole Waite
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
Do you need help getting "unstuck"? Even though you are the expert on yourself and your circumstances, you cannot see your way out of depression. Do you need help finding your way to a better version of yourself, free from mental illness? Do you need someone who is compassionate, non-judgmental, and who can help me navigate my way to feeling unstuck?
Do you need help getting "unstuck"? Even though you are the expert on yourself and your circumstances, you cannot see your way out of depression. Do you need help finding your way to a better version of yourself, free from mental illness? Do you need someone who is compassionate, non-judgmental, and who can help me navigate my way to feeling unstuck?
Perhaps you've been in therapy before, but still feel stuck.
Maybe you're lonely and can't find the right relationship or your relationship is breaking your heart.
Maybe you want a closer connection with your kids, friends or family.
Or perhaps you just aren't happy at work.
If you're ready to transform your life, call me and let's begin the journey.
It's my mission to help you end the pain, find internal peace, let go of patterns that aren't working for you, experience more joyous relationships, and have more success at work.
Perhaps you've been in therapy before, but still feel stuck.
Maybe you're lonely and can't find the right relationship or your relationship is breaking your heart.
Maybe you want a closer connection with your kids, friends or family.
Or perhaps you just aren't happy at work.
If you're ready to transform your life, call me and let's begin the journey.
It's my mission to help you end the pain, find internal peace, let go of patterns that aren't working for you, experience more joyous relationships, and have more success at work.
Jennifer E. Haynes
Counselor, LMHC, CAMS-II, CCTP, CAGCS, C-DBT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34984
As a Professional, I offer guidance to individuals, couples, families and groups who are dealing with issues that affect their mental health and well-being. Approach work holistically, using a “wellness” model (as opposed to an “ illness” one) which highlights and encourages client’s strengths. Work with individuals, groups and communities to improve mental health. Encourage clients to discuss emotions and experiences. Work with families intimately, empathetically. I am pleased to share that I am certified and specialize in Anger Management, Grief, Trauma, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Parenting.
As a Professional, I offer guidance to individuals, couples, families and groups who are dealing with issues that affect their mental health and well-being. Approach work holistically, using a “wellness” model (as opposed to an “ illness” one) which highlights and encourages client’s strengths. Work with individuals, groups and communities to improve mental health. Encourage clients to discuss emotions and experiences. Work with families intimately, empathetically. I am pleased to share that I am certified and specialize in Anger Management, Grief, Trauma, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Parenting.
Experience Matters Counseling, LLC
Counselor, JD, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34983
My clients describe me as loving and non-judgmental, as having insight that illuminates the hidden corners of one’s heart where pain, difficult emotions and distorted thinking moved in and got stuck.
My ideal client comes as they are, or at the very least, is open to change. My role includes helping a client uncover the desire and motivation to change patterns that may keep them from moving forward. Being open to change may be all we need to take small steps in the right direction. Like a snowball rolling downhill, motivation increases with the momentum of progress.
My clients describe me as loving and non-judgmental, as having insight that illuminates the hidden corners of one’s heart where pain, difficult emotions and distorted thinking moved in and got stuck.
My ideal client comes as they are, or at the very least, is open to change. My role includes helping a client uncover the desire and motivation to change patterns that may keep them from moving forward. Being open to change may be all we need to take small steps in the right direction. Like a snowball rolling downhill, motivation increases with the momentum of progress.
I have been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for 38 years. Previous to being a therapist I was a teacher of the deaf. I enjoy working with couples, individuals and families on a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, marital issues and parenting. I view life from a Christian perspective and enjoy helping clients integrate their faith into their life and recovery.
I have been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for 38 years. Previous to being a therapist I was a teacher of the deaf. I enjoy working with couples, individuals and families on a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, marital issues and parenting. I view life from a Christian perspective and enjoy helping clients integrate their faith into their life and recovery.
Hello, my name is Ruthie Jacques I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have a strong background in working with individuals, couples, and families struggling with a wealth of issues. I believe that you are the expert in your own life. I am simply a qualified friend who walks you through a myriad of issues. There is no such thing as an expert! I am here to help. I have been in the field for many years and have a wealth of experience and comfort working with family conflict, couple's issues, addiction, adolescents, and life transitions.
Hello, my name is Ruthie Jacques I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have a strong background in working with individuals, couples, and families struggling with a wealth of issues. I believe that you are the expert in your own life. I am simply a qualified friend who walks you through a myriad of issues. There is no such thing as an expert! I am here to help. I have been in the field for many years and have a wealth of experience and comfort working with family conflict, couple's issues, addiction, adolescents, and life transitions.
When you feel stuck, out of sorts, things just aren't going well, some coaching or therapy might help you. You may feel anxious, sad, angry, annoyed-- perhaps at the bottom of your "stuckness". I invite you to work with me on these issues, knowing that either long-standing or recent problems are fixable--solutions are just around the corner. A special tool I share is EFT - Emotional Freedom Technique. This quickly and easily releases specific negative feelings. Anxiety, fears, phobias, guilt, grief, limiting beliefs are just some of the upsets you can release. It even helps soothe panic attacks quickly. Let's have a chat!
When you feel stuck, out of sorts, things just aren't going well, some coaching or therapy might help you. You may feel anxious, sad, angry, annoyed-- perhaps at the bottom of your "stuckness". I invite you to work with me on these issues, knowing that either long-standing or recent problems are fixable--solutions are just around the corner. A special tool I share is EFT - Emotional Freedom Technique. This quickly and easily releases specific negative feelings. Anxiety, fears, phobias, guilt, grief, limiting beliefs are just some of the upsets you can release. It even helps soothe panic attacks quickly. Let's have a chat!
Vive Ut Vivas means to live life to the fullest. That statement is exactly what I want to help my clients to do. Through therapy, I want to provide my clients with the tools that they need to live their life to the fullest and to discover the potential they have within themselves. My goal is to work with individuals and couples to face their challenges and move beyond those challenges in a supportive, positive and therapeutic way. Specialties include sex therapy, sex addiction, relationships, sexual issues and much more.
Vive Ut Vivas means to live life to the fullest. That statement is exactly what I want to help my clients to do. Through therapy, I want to provide my clients with the tools that they need to live their life to the fullest and to discover the potential they have within themselves. My goal is to work with individuals and couples to face their challenges and move beyond those challenges in a supportive, positive and therapeutic way. Specialties include sex therapy, sex addiction, relationships, sexual issues and much more.
WHY is your life the way it is? WHAT can you do about it? Whether you're going through a transition, relationship problems, dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma or just looking to find your purpose in life, I would be honored to guide you in your process of healing and transformation. If you are ready, I will teach you the ins and outs and HOW of playing this game we call LIFE. I will guide you in accessing your innate wisdom and learning how to trust the guidance of your inner GPS. Become more resourceful, empowered and free to consciously create and attract the life you want and deserve. Find your joy in the journey.
WHY is your life the way it is? WHAT can you do about it? Whether you're going through a transition, relationship problems, dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma or just looking to find your purpose in life, I would be honored to guide you in your process of healing and transformation. If you are ready, I will teach you the ins and outs and HOW of playing this game we call LIFE. I will guide you in accessing your innate wisdom and learning how to trust the guidance of your inner GPS. Become more resourceful, empowered and free to consciously create and attract the life you want and deserve. Find your joy in the journey.
Karen Moore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-QS, CEDS-C
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Stuart, FL 34994
While life's experiences can cause us to become critical of ourselves, I stand firm that everyone is worthy, important, and capable of healing. Understanding that everyone is the expert of their own life, I will guide you through self-exploration in an accepting and safe environment. All while building skills to improve your overall wellbeing. I am dedicated to providing support and validation to foster the healing. Through my vast experience I have found my passion lies in providing therapy to those dealing with eating disorders, body image concerns, anxiety, depression, trauma, and burnout.
While life's experiences can cause us to become critical of ourselves, I stand firm that everyone is worthy, important, and capable of healing. Understanding that everyone is the expert of their own life, I will guide you through self-exploration in an accepting and safe environment. All while building skills to improve your overall wellbeing. I am dedicated to providing support and validation to foster the healing. Through my vast experience I have found my passion lies in providing therapy to those dealing with eating disorders, body image concerns, anxiety, depression, trauma, and burnout.
Stress, sadness and anger can feel debilitating at times. Often, we do not know exactly where these emotions are coming from and have tried numerous ways to get rid of them. Sometimes, we can pinpoint a specific event or relationship that set off our negative emotions and we feel stuck trying to "move on." It's exhausting. You are not alone-- the good news is that you have the ability to change the way you’re feeling and rewrite the story of your life. Whether you've experienced a traumatic incident, a challenging life transition, a difficult childhood or a toxic relationship, a peaceful and joyful life is possible.
Stress, sadness and anger can feel debilitating at times. Often, we do not know exactly where these emotions are coming from and have tried numerous ways to get rid of them. Sometimes, we can pinpoint a specific event or relationship that set off our negative emotions and we feel stuck trying to "move on." It's exhausting. You are not alone-- the good news is that you have the ability to change the way you’re feeling and rewrite the story of your life. Whether you've experienced a traumatic incident, a challenging life transition, a difficult childhood or a toxic relationship, a peaceful and joyful life is possible.
Are you looking for an EMDR therapist? Do you struggle with anxiety, past trauma that affects your day-to-day life, or the empty feeling of loss? Would you like help navigating the dating world, a challenging relationship, parenting, or your career? If so, please reach out and I will be happy to help. I am currently seeing clients in person and virtually.
Are you looking for an EMDR therapist? Do you struggle with anxiety, past trauma that affects your day-to-day life, or the empty feeling of loss? Would you like help navigating the dating world, a challenging relationship, parenting, or your career? If so, please reach out and I will be happy to help. I am currently seeing clients in person and virtually.
David A Gibbs
Counselor, PhD, MA, LMHC, CAP, ICADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jensen Beach, FL 34957 (Online Only)
It is my belief, our collaborative journey, is much like the one our friends from The Wizard of OZ shared. A journey, where they longed to find a place called HOME. I recognize that each of us, at one time or another during our journey felt; alone, different, not good enough or lost. My goal is to empower and guide you to the place you call HOME. Home is knowing - knowing your HEART-knowing your MIND-knowing your COURAGE Together we will recognize you have had it all along! A place called HOME
It is my belief, our collaborative journey, is much like the one our friends from The Wizard of OZ shared. A journey, where they longed to find a place called HOME. I recognize that each of us, at one time or another during our journey felt; alone, different, not good enough or lost. My goal is to empower and guide you to the place you call HOME. Home is knowing - knowing your HEART-knowing your MIND-knowing your COURAGE Together we will recognize you have had it all along! A place called HOME
Elite Transformational Coaching &Consulting, Inc
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC, LCAP, SAP, NCC
Verified Verified
Stuart, FL 34994
I have dedicated the past 30 yrs of my Professional Career in assisting individuals overcome various chronic/circumstantial issues impacting their lives & presenting ongoing struggles: depression, bipolar, adjustment disorders, codependency & loss/grief to more specialized treatments of high conflict marriages/divorce, eating disorders, Military service related stressors/ adjustments. I've served as a preferred provider for Specialized Evaluations for Dr. Referrals, Parent Coordinator/Custody Evaluator, SAP provider for D.O.T. & Corporate Consultant to develop & strategize the most effective & compliant Treatment programming.
I have dedicated the past 30 yrs of my Professional Career in assisting individuals overcome various chronic/circumstantial issues impacting their lives & presenting ongoing struggles: depression, bipolar, adjustment disorders, codependency & loss/grief to more specialized treatments of high conflict marriages/divorce, eating disorders, Military service related stressors/ adjustments. I've served as a preferred provider for Specialized Evaluations for Dr. Referrals, Parent Coordinator/Custody Evaluator, SAP provider for D.O.T. & Corporate Consultant to develop & strategize the most effective & compliant Treatment programming.
Dr. Sabina Khan
Occupational Therapist, PhD, OTR/L, CBIS
Verified Verified
Stuart, FL 34996 (Online Only)
Life is complicated, with many factors that contribute to our personal successes and perceived challenges. I work with you to understand current sources of discomfort and frustration, to reshape systems and situations causing distress. For many, taking the initial step to start therapy is often complicated by personal expectations and self-judgment regarding what they “could” have done differently in the past, or what they “should” be able to change (on their own). If you are finding yourself struggling to make a similar decision, you’re not alone.
Life is complicated, with many factors that contribute to our personal successes and perceived challenges. I work with you to understand current sources of discomfort and frustration, to reshape systems and situations causing distress. For many, taking the initial step to start therapy is often complicated by personal expectations and self-judgment regarding what they “could” have done differently in the past, or what they “should” be able to change (on their own). If you are finding yourself struggling to make a similar decision, you’re not alone.
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- Stuart
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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.