Chronic Pain Therapists in Westfield, IN
I specialize in chronic pain and perinatal mental health.
Life can feel overwhelming and difficult to navigate at times. The thoughts that consume your day, feeling hopeless that the pain will never go away, and the uncertainty of how to transition through this period can make you feel stuck. My goal is to help you gain insight and awareness along with learn new strategies and coping skills to navigate through these difficult times. I also understand how important it is to provide an environment where you feel heard, supported, and understood in order to facilitate these changes and feel confident in applying these techniques within your life.
I specialize in chronic pain and perinatal mental health.
Life can feel overwhelming and difficult to navigate at times. The thoughts that consume your day, feeling hopeless that the pain will never go away, and the uncertainty of how to transition through this period can make you feel stuck. My goal is to help you gain insight and awareness along with learn new strategies and coping skills to navigate through these difficult times. I also understand how important it is to provide an environment where you feel heard, supported, and understood in order to facilitate these changes and feel confident in applying these techniques within your life.
Kristen Dale Boice
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR, CDWF
Verified Verified
Westfield, IN 46074
Do you want to experience more happiness, peace and joy in your life? It is possible to create the life you want and envision. So, if you are experiencing anxiety, a current or past trauma or relationship issues, I will help you learn how to manage your emotions, work through the pain and hurt and let go of the past.
I specialize in improving self-worth, helping couples and families resolve conflicts and develop powerful communication skills, effective parenting strategies, making life transitions, grief and loss, reducing anxiety and working through trauma. Most importantly, I instill hope and help you step into and create possibilities.
Do you want to experience more happiness, peace and joy in your life? It is possible to create the life you want and envision. So, if you are experiencing anxiety, a current or past trauma or relationship issues, I will help you learn how to manage your emotions, work through the pain and hurt and let go of the past.
I specialize in improving self-worth, helping couples and families resolve conflicts and develop powerful communication skills, effective parenting strategies, making life transitions, grief and loss, reducing anxiety and working through trauma. Most importantly, I instill hope and help you step into and create possibilities.
My heart has a deep passion to meet clients where they are in their pain and their struggle, to walk with them through the dark and the hard, and to help equip them with the tools they need to find their way onto more solid ground. For most of my life, God has been allowing into my story many elements of grief and trauma. He has continually been faithful to walk me through every ounce of my pain and I want to steward well the story He has given me by helping others through difficulty the way He has helped me. I want you to know I have walked through my own brokenness, and I am not afraid to enter into yours with you.
My heart has a deep passion to meet clients where they are in their pain and their struggle, to walk with them through the dark and the hard, and to help equip them with the tools they need to find their way onto more solid ground. For most of my life, God has been allowing into my story many elements of grief and trauma. He has continually been faithful to walk me through every ounce of my pain and I want to steward well the story He has given me by helping others through difficulty the way He has helped me. I want you to know I have walked through my own brokenness, and I am not afraid to enter into yours with you.
She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, bipolar, pain management, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and LGBTQ concerns.
Dr. Laura Fizel is a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of clinical experience treating individuals through the lifespan. She earned her bachelor's degree from The New School for Social Research and her doctorate from Pace University in New York City. She works with school-age children, adolescents, adults and the elderly and provides individual, group, and family therapy. She has provided services in hospital, clinic and school settings. She has taught undergraduate psychology courses as an adjunct professor.
She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, bipolar, pain management, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and LGBTQ concerns.
Dr. Laura Fizel is a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of clinical experience treating individuals through the lifespan. She earned her bachelor's degree from The New School for Social Research and her doctorate from Pace University in New York City. She works with school-age children, adolescents, adults and the elderly and provides individual, group, and family therapy. She has provided services in hospital, clinic and school settings. She has taught undergraduate psychology courses as an adjunct professor.
Amber Summers
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Westfield, IN 46062
Life can be difficult. A marriage that's just okay. A chronic illness that has stolen the life you thought you would live. A shining star in your sport now succumbing to anxiety and doubt. You don't know who you are anymore and what purpose you have. You want to be able to see the good in life and not dwell on the negative. You want a significant marriage or relationship. You know you have what it takes to be the best in your sport “if only”. You're ready to LIVE and learn how to find purpose in your suffering. You want hope. You want to understand YOU better and in return have more fulfilling relationships.
Life can be difficult. A marriage that's just okay. A chronic illness that has stolen the life you thought you would live. A shining star in your sport now succumbing to anxiety and doubt. You don't know who you are anymore and what purpose you have. You want to be able to see the good in life and not dwell on the negative. You want a significant marriage or relationship. You know you have what it takes to be the best in your sport “if only”. You're ready to LIVE and learn how to find purpose in your suffering. You want hope. You want to understand YOU better and in return have more fulfilling relationships.
Invoke Counseling & Consultation, LLC.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSSW
Verified Verified
Westfield, IN 46074 (Online Only)
In the face of life’s challenges, true strength lies in the courage to seek support. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I am committed to guiding individuals toward finding balance, resilience, and joy amidst adversity. My approach integrates mindfulness, trauma-informed care, and applied neuroscience, offering compassionate, evidence-based care to help those struggling to transform their difficulties into sources of joy, fulfillment, and connection.
In the face of life’s challenges, true strength lies in the courage to seek support. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I am committed to guiding individuals toward finding balance, resilience, and joy amidst adversity. My approach integrates mindfulness, trauma-informed care, and applied neuroscience, offering compassionate, evidence-based care to help those struggling to transform their difficulties into sources of joy, fulfillment, and connection.
Aurora Counseling and Consulting, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Westfield, IN 46074 (Online Only)
My name is Samantha Wright-Cooksey, MSW, LCSW. I have been a therapist for over 20 years with combined experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and their families. I have provided professional services in outpatient, home, community and school-based settings. I have worked in addictions as well as end of life issues. I utilize strength-based and solution focused techniques, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and problem solving skills training. I offer in person and telehealth options for therapy. I accept most insurance, EAP, and self pay options.
My name is Samantha Wright-Cooksey, MSW, LCSW. I have been a therapist for over 20 years with combined experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and their families. I have provided professional services in outpatient, home, community and school-based settings. I have worked in addictions as well as end of life issues. I utilize strength-based and solution focused techniques, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and problem solving skills training. I offer in person and telehealth options for therapy. I accept most insurance, EAP, and self pay options.
Christine Wheeler Irwin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westfield, IN 46074 (Online Only)
Have you experienced trauma, low mood or motivation, panic attacks or difficulty with managing emotions? Perhaps you feel stuck in the past, worry about the future, or have important relationships which may be contributing to your stress. There are many reasons why we begin to struggle. We may have unprocessed traumas, difficult life situations, or genetic predispositions which impact our bodies and/or ability to cope in a healthy way. We may feel lost or not acting in line with how we want to be. Sometimes we don't know where to start. Many of us feel this way. You are not alone.
Have you experienced trauma, low mood or motivation, panic attacks or difficulty with managing emotions? Perhaps you feel stuck in the past, worry about the future, or have important relationships which may be contributing to your stress. There are many reasons why we begin to struggle. We may have unprocessed traumas, difficult life situations, or genetic predispositions which impact our bodies and/or ability to cope in a healthy way. We may feel lost or not acting in line with how we want to be. Sometimes we don't know where to start. Many of us feel this way. You are not alone.
As a therapist, I am most excited to see clients motivated to explore their unknown strengths, widen their horizons, increase their abilities to make informed decisions and lead a life of meaning as they define it. Everyone I have worked with brings to therapy a foundation upon which to grow. Regardless of the problem, an enhanced sense of self is possible. Instilling hope of something better in life is one of my greatest motivations, and assisting others in achieving their goals drew me to this profession.
As a therapist, I am most excited to see clients motivated to explore their unknown strengths, widen their horizons, increase their abilities to make informed decisions and lead a life of meaning as they define it. Everyone I have worked with brings to therapy a foundation upon which to grow. Regardless of the problem, an enhanced sense of self is possible. Instilling hope of something better in life is one of my greatest motivations, and assisting others in achieving their goals drew me to this profession.
If you are searching for a safe and supportive space where you can explore and process painful experiences, change damaging behaviors, and create new ways of acting and relating, then look no further. Do you experience any of the following: grief, sadness, or shame that just won’t go away; struggle with an inability to stop binge shopping, eating, drinking, gambling, gaming or using social media; have crippling fears and “what if” thoughts that prevent you from doing the things you really want to do; or get triggered and leap into fight, flight, freeze or shut down for no clear reason?
If you are searching for a safe and supportive space where you can explore and process painful experiences, change damaging behaviors, and create new ways of acting and relating, then look no further. Do you experience any of the following: grief, sadness, or shame that just won’t go away; struggle with an inability to stop binge shopping, eating, drinking, gambling, gaming or using social media; have crippling fears and “what if” thoughts that prevent you from doing the things you really want to do; or get triggered and leap into fight, flight, freeze or shut down for no clear reason?
Ransburg Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAC
Verified Verified
Westfield, IN 46074
Are you looking for a compassionate and experienced therapist for successful treatment outcome? Is your depression, anxiety, or traumatic memory preventing you from living your life to your optimal potential? We are committed to help. Ransburg Counseling is owned by Hsiu-Ying and Craig Ransburg, licensed clinical social workers and addiction counselors. Over 21 years, we have successfully helped many clients and their families overcome their life challenges, anxiety, depression, work, school, relationship, trauma issues, etc. We are passionate about delivering effective treatment and advocating for our clients' needs. We believe holistic mind body healing and strive to be excellent in all that we do.
Are you looking for a compassionate and experienced therapist for successful treatment outcome? Is your depression, anxiety, or traumatic memory preventing you from living your life to your optimal potential? We are committed to help. Ransburg Counseling is owned by Hsiu-Ying and Craig Ransburg, licensed clinical social workers and addiction counselors. Over 21 years, we have successfully helped many clients and their families overcome their life challenges, anxiety, depression, work, school, relationship, trauma issues, etc. We are passionate about delivering effective treatment and advocating for our clients' needs. We believe holistic mind body healing and strive to be excellent in all that we do.
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Working with teens is my passion: the teen brain provides a great opportunity to learn life-long skills and healthy thinking patterns as adult emotions emerge. The past several years have thrown many challenges at our youth and many of them are struggling with keeping up with school, friends, all while healing from so many changes! Therapy helps sort through difficult thoughts & feelings while teaching teens learn to advocate for their needs appropriately.
Working with teens is my passion: the teen brain provides a great opportunity to learn life-long skills and healthy thinking patterns as adult emotions emerge. The past several years have thrown many challenges at our youth and many of them are struggling with keeping up with school, friends, all while healing from so many changes! Therapy helps sort through difficult thoughts & feelings while teaching teens learn to advocate for their needs appropriately.
Sometimes life can be very difficult to manage and cope and it can be a challenge to find someone who will really listen or know what to do to help. Reaching out to a therapist is a courageous choice and I highly value and care for each client that I counsel. Your story and struggles are important and it is my high privilege that you would trust me in sharing your personal story. Stylistically, I am a present, caring and thoughtful therapist that help clients gain empowerment, containment and goal-setting using effective evidenced-based tools. I am also EMDR Certified to work with clients who have experienced trauma.
Sometimes life can be very difficult to manage and cope and it can be a challenge to find someone who will really listen or know what to do to help. Reaching out to a therapist is a courageous choice and I highly value and care for each client that I counsel. Your story and struggles are important and it is my high privilege that you would trust me in sharing your personal story. Stylistically, I am a present, caring and thoughtful therapist that help clients gain empowerment, containment and goal-setting using effective evidenced-based tools. I am also EMDR Certified to work with clients who have experienced trauma.
Anna Powers, LCSW Anna Powers is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Indiana who has been practicing since 2015. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Social Work with a Minor in Psychology from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis and completed her Master of Social Work at The University of Southern Indiana. Anna's treatment philosophy centers around the belief that therapy is a collaborative endeavor for individuals, couples, and families to heal and grow. Clients are the experts on their own lives and as the therapist, Anna serves as an informed, open-minded, and non-biased guide.
Anna Powers, LCSW Anna Powers is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Indiana who has been practicing since 2015. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Social Work with a Minor in Psychology from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis and completed her Master of Social Work at The University of Southern Indiana. Anna's treatment philosophy centers around the belief that therapy is a collaborative endeavor for individuals, couples, and families to heal and grow. Clients are the experts on their own lives and as the therapist, Anna serves as an informed, open-minded, and non-biased guide.
Lydia Miller is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Indiana who has been practicing since 2016. She has a Master of Social Work with a Concentration in Mental Health and Addictions from the Indiana University School of Social Work. Lydia works with individuals and their families to identify and work through barriers currently affecting the individual's and family's functioning. She has more than seven years of experience providing individual, couples, and family therapy for clients across the lifespan.
Lydia Miller is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Indiana who has been practicing since 2016. She has a Master of Social Work with a Concentration in Mental Health and Addictions from the Indiana University School of Social Work. Lydia works with individuals and their families to identify and work through barriers currently affecting the individual's and family's functioning. She has more than seven years of experience providing individual, couples, and family therapy for clients across the lifespan.
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Katherine Georgeoff Mohr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAC
Verified Verified
Carmel, IN 46082 (Online Only)
Sleep troubles, Trauma, Chronic Pain, Anxiety or Depression negatively impacting your life? I believe clients are the expert of themselves. I have additional tools through training and experience to be part of a team approach with a client in the process of recovering from Insomnia, traumatic event(s) and other issues, in a relatively short amount of time when compared to typical therapies. Evidence-Based Therapy may be of interest to you because the rigorously researched therapy has shown to have consistent outcomes, tends to be less sessions than standard supportive therapy, which can be more cost-effective since less visits.
Sleep troubles, Trauma, Chronic Pain, Anxiety or Depression negatively impacting your life? I believe clients are the expert of themselves. I have additional tools through training and experience to be part of a team approach with a client in the process of recovering from Insomnia, traumatic event(s) and other issues, in a relatively short amount of time when compared to typical therapies. Evidence-Based Therapy may be of interest to you because the rigorously researched therapy has shown to have consistent outcomes, tends to be less sessions than standard supportive therapy, which can be more cost-effective since less visits.
Michael F Herrmann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PhD
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Much of my practice fouses on working with a variety of stress related disorders and diseases as well as pain management.
(Biofeedback and Neurobiofeedback see profile for details.)
I have been a clinican since 1973. It is through this depth of experience I have come to realize that we are all just innocent beings who, through conditioning, forgot who we truly are - perfect, loving, and whole.
Therapy then becomes a process of remembrance and realignment with our true Self.
Much of my practice fouses on working with a variety of stress related disorders and diseases as well as pain management.
(Biofeedback and Neurobiofeedback see profile for details.)
I have been a clinican since 1973. It is through this depth of experience I have come to realize that we are all just innocent beings who, through conditioning, forgot who we truly are - perfect, loving, and whole.
Therapy then becomes a process of remembrance and realignment with our true Self.
Chloe Shaffer
Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Carmel, IN 46032 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am most skilled in Anxiety Disorders, Anger Management, and people with Chronic Pain.
My name is Chloe Shaffer, and I am an (LPC) in Illinois and (LMHCA) in Indiana. I provide virtual counseling to adults residing only in Indiana at this time. I do accept Medicaid insurance, contact me to check eligibility. Waitlist due to upcoming maternity leave; returns 8/5/24.
I am most skilled in Anxiety Disorders, Anger Management, and people with Chronic Pain.
My name is Chloe Shaffer, and I am an (LPC) in Illinois and (LMHCA) in Indiana. I provide virtual counseling to adults residing only in Indiana at this time. I do accept Medicaid insurance, contact me to check eligibility. Waitlist due to upcoming maternity leave; returns 8/5/24.
Mary E. Walker
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Carmel, IN 46032
Waitlist for new clients
IN and FL- Have you hit a place where you aren't feeling quite yourself or struggling to get to the root of some of your problems and finding yourself feeling more lost and overwhelmed? Perhaps you are looking to improve your life realizing there is so much more you can do but you don't know where to start? I work with people along the entire spectrum of functioning related to career/life transitions, performance enhancement to tackling issues issues of anxiety, depression, alcoholism/addiction/recovery, PTSD, chronic pain/medical issues, grief, sexual assault, trauma, and even spiritual/generational healing work.
IN and FL- Have you hit a place where you aren't feeling quite yourself or struggling to get to the root of some of your problems and finding yourself feeling more lost and overwhelmed? Perhaps you are looking to improve your life realizing there is so much more you can do but you don't know where to start? I work with people along the entire spectrum of functioning related to career/life transitions, performance enhancement to tackling issues issues of anxiety, depression, alcoholism/addiction/recovery, PTSD, chronic pain/medical issues, grief, sexual assault, trauma, and even spiritual/generational healing work.
The word psychotherapist is greek and means "Healer of the Soul". When you come into my office, I will not label you with anxiety, depression, addiction or any other disorder. You will hear me ask questions like: How is your addiction protecting you from pain? What do you not feel when depression numbs you? Once you witness and heal the wounds of your soul (you can also call it trauma), the symptoms (the 'disorder') can disappear. If you are interested in having a deeper understanding and awareness of your emotions, I will help you to develop a relationship with yourself that is characterized by curiosity, respect and compassion.
The word psychotherapist is greek and means "Healer of the Soul". When you come into my office, I will not label you with anxiety, depression, addiction or any other disorder. You will hear me ask questions like: How is your addiction protecting you from pain? What do you not feel when depression numbs you? Once you witness and heal the wounds of your soul (you can also call it trauma), the symptoms (the 'disorder') can disappear. If you are interested in having a deeper understanding and awareness of your emotions, I will help you to develop a relationship with yourself that is characterized by curiosity, respect and compassion.
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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.