Chronic Pain Therapists in Baton Rouge, LA
Restoring the lightness of being. I am an energy healer. We are a body of light - mind body and spirit. Events in life leave a memory of emotions in our cells and organs that affect the physical and emotional body. As a consequence pain, disease, depression, hopelessness, anxiety, fears, etc come to the surface.
Restoring the lightness of being. I am an energy healer. We are a body of light - mind body and spirit. Events in life leave a memory of emotions in our cells and organs that affect the physical and emotional body. As a consequence pain, disease, depression, hopelessness, anxiety, fears, etc come to the surface.
I believe that life can be an adventure, but it can be hard to have faith in healing when emotional pain becomes our baseline.
Do you ever feel torn between two parts of you? Do you sometimes feel disconnected from yourself and the people you love? Do you ever have thoughts in your head that scare you? These are all NORMAL experiences that we can seek help for and find relief from. Are you ready to get to the root of painful feelings? My name is Michael Crosby, and my friends describe me as fiercely loyal and intensely curious about human beings. My therapeutic approach can be summarized as “getting down to the bone.”
I believe that life can be an adventure, but it can be hard to have faith in healing when emotional pain becomes our baseline.
Do you ever feel torn between two parts of you? Do you sometimes feel disconnected from yourself and the people you love? Do you ever have thoughts in your head that scare you? These are all NORMAL experiences that we can seek help for and find relief from. Are you ready to get to the root of painful feelings? My name is Michael Crosby, and my friends describe me as fiercely loyal and intensely curious about human beings. My therapeutic approach can be summarized as “getting down to the bone.”
Throughout my career as a psychologist, what I've found most effective in releasing painful thoughts and feelings (and even physical pain) is Image Transformation Therapy (ImTT) - a breakthrough in psychological treatment.
Accepting new clients - - Experiencing PTSD, narcissistic abuse, overall anxiety, sadness, and chronic pain can impact your ability to function mentally and physically. My goal is to help you feel better as soon as possible by empowering you through honest and direct feedback. Together we can facilitate your ability to overcome whatever challenges you are facing, learn how to set firm and appropriate boundaries, and create a successful way of being with yourself and others.
Throughout my career as a psychologist, what I've found most effective in releasing painful thoughts and feelings (and even physical pain) is Image Transformation Therapy (ImTT) - a breakthrough in psychological treatment.
Accepting new clients - - Experiencing PTSD, narcissistic abuse, overall anxiety, sadness, and chronic pain can impact your ability to function mentally and physically. My goal is to help you feel better as soon as possible by empowering you through honest and direct feedback. Together we can facilitate your ability to overcome whatever challenges you are facing, learn how to set firm and appropriate boundaries, and create a successful way of being with yourself and others.
I believe that everyone has the capacity to make lasting changes in their lives! Whether you are dealing with an addiction, depression and anxiety, relationship difficulties, chronic pain, or other adverse situations, I am here to help. I will work with you side by side to assist you in taking the necessary steps in your journey.
I believe that everyone has the capacity to make lasting changes in their lives! Whether you are dealing with an addiction, depression and anxiety, relationship difficulties, chronic pain, or other adverse situations, I am here to help. I will work with you side by side to assist you in taking the necessary steps in your journey.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor with over six years of experience, I have had the privilege of helping strong individuals on their journey to live their best life. Many have been coping with substance abuse, depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder, personality disorders, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, panic attacks, chronic pain, co-occuring disorders, low self-worth, codependency and phobias. I have a background facilitating group therapy sessions for adults in recovery and lead family and couples sessions as well as individual counseling sessions.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor with over six years of experience, I have had the privilege of helping strong individuals on their journey to live their best life. Many have been coping with substance abuse, depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder, personality disorders, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, panic attacks, chronic pain, co-occuring disorders, low self-worth, codependency and phobias. I have a background facilitating group therapy sessions for adults in recovery and lead family and couples sessions as well as individual counseling sessions.
Max Wallace
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
I treat a wide range of client concerns, but a few examples are: self-esteem, depression, anxiety, LGBTQIA+ experiences, transition, and chronic illness & pain.
Hey, y’all! I’m Max, and it’s wonderful to meet you. While I don’t know exactly why you’re here yet, I do know that you should be proud of yourself for seeking out support. Considering a new therapist or going to therapy for the first time is often a bit scary. I can help. Whether you’re needing change, new coping skills, or a calm, quiet place for yourself - where the outside world is put on pause for a moment - I will be committed to helping you reach your goals, while we develop safety and trust together.
I treat a wide range of client concerns, but a few examples are: self-esteem, depression, anxiety, LGBTQIA+ experiences, transition, and chronic illness & pain.
Hey, y’all! I’m Max, and it’s wonderful to meet you. While I don’t know exactly why you’re here yet, I do know that you should be proud of yourself for seeking out support. Considering a new therapist or going to therapy for the first time is often a bit scary. I can help. Whether you’re needing change, new coping skills, or a calm, quiet place for yourself - where the outside world is put on pause for a moment - I will be committed to helping you reach your goals, while we develop safety and trust together.
Corrie Pleska
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Baton Rouge, LA 70801 (Online Only)
Hi, I'm so glad you're here! I am a licensed clinical social worker offering virtual therapy to individuals in Texas and Louisiana. My specialities lie in working with survivors of trauma, abuse and assault, LGBTQIA+ adults and teens, and those experiencing chronic illness. As a queer person myself, I value knowing I can access therapy from a member of the LGBTQIA+ community. My job is to meet you where you are and assess how your feelings, experiences, and the systems we live in impact how you make sense of the world. Learning about ourselves in such a way impacts the way we navigate our lives, for the better.
Hi, I'm so glad you're here! I am a licensed clinical social worker offering virtual therapy to individuals in Texas and Louisiana. My specialities lie in working with survivors of trauma, abuse and assault, LGBTQIA+ adults and teens, and those experiencing chronic illness. As a queer person myself, I value knowing I can access therapy from a member of the LGBTQIA+ community. My job is to meet you where you are and assess how your feelings, experiences, and the systems we live in impact how you make sense of the world. Learning about ourselves in such a way impacts the way we navigate our lives, for the better.
Kelly Sincavage
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Waitlist for new clients
There are many things that can prevent us from reaching our goals and affect our quality of life including past trauma and unresolved adverse experiences, stress, poor coping mechanisms, relational issues, grief/loss, mental illness, and addiction. My goal is to help you change the things in life that are holding you back and help you find better ways to cope and deal with the things in life that cannot be changed. Through therapy, I hope to help you get the most out of your life and relationships and reach your personal goals.
There are many things that can prevent us from reaching our goals and affect our quality of life including past trauma and unresolved adverse experiences, stress, poor coping mechanisms, relational issues, grief/loss, mental illness, and addiction. My goal is to help you change the things in life that are holding you back and help you find better ways to cope and deal with the things in life that cannot be changed. Through therapy, I hope to help you get the most out of your life and relationships and reach your personal goals.
Nicole Falgoust
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
As a licensed clinical social worker and a PhD in psychological anthropology, I've spent 30 years studying how people all over the world overcome their suffering. I help clients develop life skills to improve their relationships, decrease their anxiety and find joy in and acceptance of the present moment. Specifically, I combine mindfulness and meditation with cognitive behavioral therapy and traditional psychodynamic methods so that clients can both understand and change what blocks them from happiness.
As a licensed clinical social worker and a PhD in psychological anthropology, I've spent 30 years studying how people all over the world overcome their suffering. I help clients develop life skills to improve their relationships, decrease their anxiety and find joy in and acceptance of the present moment. Specifically, I combine mindfulness and meditation with cognitive behavioral therapy and traditional psychodynamic methods so that clients can both understand and change what blocks them from happiness.
Refinery Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, CAS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
With 10+ years of experience, I work with clients with a variety of mental health needs. I work with children as young as 3 in play-based therapy, addressing anxiety, behavioral issues, parenting needs and familial transitions. I also work with couples exploring pre-marital counseling, marriage counseling, separation/divorce or co-parenting. I work with teens struggling with anxiety or depression as they navigate the realms of social media and pressures of GenZ. I also see many adult clients 1:1 who just need extra support in this season of life: whether from work stressors or family conflict or just wanting better mental wellness.
With 10+ years of experience, I work with clients with a variety of mental health needs. I work with children as young as 3 in play-based therapy, addressing anxiety, behavioral issues, parenting needs and familial transitions. I also work with couples exploring pre-marital counseling, marriage counseling, separation/divorce or co-parenting. I work with teens struggling with anxiety or depression as they navigate the realms of social media and pressures of GenZ. I also see many adult clients 1:1 who just need extra support in this season of life: whether from work stressors or family conflict or just wanting better mental wellness.
What is meaningful and important to you? This is different for everyone and can change for anyone in a given day. My approach to therapy is guided by the things you hold as valuable, and what they mean for you; all while using a trauma-informed and queer affirming framework. I strive to provide a safe space without judgment. I have worked with people of all ages who have survived trauma & I also have experience working with LGBTQ+ folks in health related issues, coming out, violent experiences, internalized homophobia/transphobia, transitioning, adverse military experiences, & building resilience, etc.
What is meaningful and important to you? This is different for everyone and can change for anyone in a given day. My approach to therapy is guided by the things you hold as valuable, and what they mean for you; all while using a trauma-informed and queer affirming framework. I strive to provide a safe space without judgment. I have worked with people of all ages who have survived trauma & I also have experience working with LGBTQ+ folks in health related issues, coming out, violent experiences, internalized homophobia/transphobia, transitioning, adverse military experiences, & building resilience, etc.
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Welcome! I am a nerdy, neurodivergent counselor who works with clients of all identities, spiritualities, and walks of life. If you desire someone who meets you where you are and fully embraces who you are, then we should connect! We all deserve to have each aspect of ourselves, our identities, and our experiences embraced in the counseling space, and I am honored to provide that space. I see clients ages 5+ and focus mostly on trauma, depression, anxiety, LGBTQ+ identities, and neurodivergence. I embrace humor and authenticity in our work, and I always keep a box of fidgets and art supplies on hand for creative minds.
Welcome! I am a nerdy, neurodivergent counselor who works with clients of all identities, spiritualities, and walks of life. If you desire someone who meets you where you are and fully embraces who you are, then we should connect! We all deserve to have each aspect of ourselves, our identities, and our experiences embraced in the counseling space, and I am honored to provide that space. I see clients ages 5+ and focus mostly on trauma, depression, anxiety, LGBTQ+ identities, and neurodivergence. I embrace humor and authenticity in our work, and I always keep a box of fidgets and art supplies on hand for creative minds.
Joanna Hynes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
I love working with adults seeking help to process a life event or past trauma. My clients seek help dealing with symptoms of anxiety, depression, burn out, irritability, physical issues like migraines or digestive problems, or just wondering why they respond the way they do. Most are coping with more feelings than usual, healing from a loss, and hope to feel like themselves again. Other clients may be aware of unhealed trauma from childhood that they now feel ready to process.
I love working with adults seeking help to process a life event or past trauma. My clients seek help dealing with symptoms of anxiety, depression, burn out, irritability, physical issues like migraines or digestive problems, or just wondering why they respond the way they do. Most are coping with more feelings than usual, healing from a loss, and hope to feel like themselves again. Other clients may be aware of unhealed trauma from childhood that they now feel ready to process.
Hi there! How brave of you to find yourself looking for some support, and I would love to hear your story. I approach counseling from an individualized perspective, because there's no one-size-fits-all answer for anyone! My clients describe me as being open, honest, direct, and caring. Being a counselor is important to me because I don't want anyone to feel like they're alone, or that they don't have anyone to talk to. You are not alone. I would love to welcome you to a genuine counseling relationship filled with authenticity, acceptance, and honestly, no-nonsense, which leads to a lot of laughs. Counseling doesn't have to be scary!
Hi there! How brave of you to find yourself looking for some support, and I would love to hear your story. I approach counseling from an individualized perspective, because there's no one-size-fits-all answer for anyone! My clients describe me as being open, honest, direct, and caring. Being a counselor is important to me because I don't want anyone to feel like they're alone, or that they don't have anyone to talk to. You are not alone. I would love to welcome you to a genuine counseling relationship filled with authenticity, acceptance, and honestly, no-nonsense, which leads to a lot of laughs. Counseling doesn't have to be scary!
Sarah Farlough
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Baton Rouge, LA 70827 (Online Only)
My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.
My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.
I am a personable, hard working, and confident Family Medicine Physician experienced in managing common chronic medical problems in adults and adolescents as well as preventive care and women’s health. Driven to communicate well and establish a strong rapport with patients and with other members of the healthcare team.
I am a personable, hard working, and confident Family Medicine Physician experienced in managing common chronic medical problems in adults and adolescents as well as preventive care and women’s health. Driven to communicate well and establish a strong rapport with patients and with other members of the healthcare team.
Patricia L. Meek
Licensed Professional Counselor, MFA, LPC, LAC, LLC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Waitlist for new clients
Are you ready for deep and lasting change? Are you willing to practice self-compassion for those wounded parts that hold you back from a fulfilling life? Therapy is a courageous act of exploring and releasing old wounds, discovering and embracing authenticity, and learning to make conscious choices with compassion. I have nineteen years of experience using a unique blend of integrative therapies that include somatic awareness, mindfulness, Jungian psychology, and spiritually focused counseling that will allow you to uncover subconscious traumatic patterns, internalized cognitive distortions, and maladaptive coping strategies.
Are you ready for deep and lasting change? Are you willing to practice self-compassion for those wounded parts that hold you back from a fulfilling life? Therapy is a courageous act of exploring and releasing old wounds, discovering and embracing authenticity, and learning to make conscious choices with compassion. I have nineteen years of experience using a unique blend of integrative therapies that include somatic awareness, mindfulness, Jungian psychology, and spiritually focused counseling that will allow you to uncover subconscious traumatic patterns, internalized cognitive distortions, and maladaptive coping strategies.
Jantrell R. Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, LAC, CCS
Verified Verified
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Dr. Jantrell R. Johnson, LPC-S, NCC, LAC, CCS, holds a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Southern University and A&M College and a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of Holy Cross in New Orleans, LA. Jantrell has been counseling professionally for 6 years and provides clinical supervision to Master level interns, PLPCs and Counselors in Training (CITs). Jantrell believes that the counselor-client relationship is essential to effective counseling and views herself as a change agent in both the mental health and addiction counseling fields.
Dr. Jantrell R. Johnson, LPC-S, NCC, LAC, CCS, holds a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Southern University and A&M College and a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of Holy Cross in New Orleans, LA. Jantrell has been counseling professionally for 6 years and provides clinical supervision to Master level interns, PLPCs and Counselors in Training (CITs). Jantrell believes that the counselor-client relationship is essential to effective counseling and views herself as a change agent in both the mental health and addiction counseling fields.
Samantha Gremillion
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, BACS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
I believe that the therapeutic process should be individualized to meet your specific goals and needs while identifying and building upon your strengths. I enjoy working collaboratively to discover your potential, while gaining better understanding and awareness of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. My goal is to create a welcoming, peaceful, and nonjudgmental space where you are able to prioritize yourself and your emotions.
I believe that the therapeutic process should be individualized to meet your specific goals and needs while identifying and building upon your strengths. I enjoy working collaboratively to discover your potential, while gaining better understanding and awareness of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. My goal is to create a welcoming, peaceful, and nonjudgmental space where you are able to prioritize yourself and your emotions.
LSU Psychological Services Center is a training clinic dedicated to providing high quality, evidence-based psychological services at an affordable rate to children and adults in the Baton Rouge and surrounding community. Our graduate student clinicians provide services under the close supervision of licensed professionals, most of whom are LSU faculty members. Services are available both in-person and via telehealth. Our clinic is open Mondays through Thursdays 8am-8pm and Fridays 8am-5pm.
LSU Psychological Services Center is a training clinic dedicated to providing high quality, evidence-based psychological services at an affordable rate to children and adults in the Baton Rouge and surrounding community. Our graduate student clinicians provide services under the close supervision of licensed professionals, most of whom are LSU faculty members. Services are available both in-person and via telehealth. Our clinic is open Mondays through Thursdays 8am-8pm and Fridays 8am-5pm.
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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.