Chronic Pain Therapists in Shoreview, MN
Dr. Amanda R. Donnelly
Psychologist, PhD, LP, LPCC, BCB, NCC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Shoreview, MN 55126
Has pain, anxiety, or depression been in the driver’s seat of your life? You want to take part in activities, but that feels close to impossible, or maybe your desire to do anything has faded altogether. Even what seems like small tasks feel overwhelming and if you complete them, afterwards you then have to rest for days. You might be irritated easily and often, and maybe people you care about are experiencing the consequences. You have likely attended countless medical appointments and attempted various treatments. I would like to try to help you increase your quality of life.
Has pain, anxiety, or depression been in the driver’s seat of your life? You want to take part in activities, but that feels close to impossible, or maybe your desire to do anything has faded altogether. Even what seems like small tasks feel overwhelming and if you complete them, afterwards you then have to rest for days. You might be irritated easily and often, and maybe people you care about are experiencing the consequences. You have likely attended countless medical appointments and attempted various treatments. I would like to try to help you increase your quality of life.
Are you grappling with chronic pain, health conditions, anxiety, or depression? Seeking genuine relief from the complexities of both physical and emotional challenges? Do you desire effective tools to not only manage your conditions but also to alleviate distress and elevate your overall well-being? I understand the weight of these struggles, and I'm here to offer you a guiding hand. By providing individualized support, I am dedicated to helping you regain control over your life, fostering resilience that lasts, and assisting you in rediscovering a profound sense of purpose. Together, we'll navigate your journey towards healing.
Are you grappling with chronic pain, health conditions, anxiety, or depression? Seeking genuine relief from the complexities of both physical and emotional challenges? Do you desire effective tools to not only manage your conditions but also to alleviate distress and elevate your overall well-being? I understand the weight of these struggles, and I'm here to offer you a guiding hand. By providing individualized support, I am dedicated to helping you regain control over your life, fostering resilience that lasts, and assisting you in rediscovering a profound sense of purpose. Together, we'll navigate your journey towards healing.
Sharon Stein McNamara Ed.D. Psychology Inc.
Psychologist, EdD, LP
Verified Verified
Shoreview, MN 55126
You can make the change you want. And I can help. I can assist you in transforming negative and destructive thoughts and behavior into more helpful and compassionate responses. I start with assessing your particular patterns that are self-defeating to what you would like to change in your life. Then I design a program to help you change these behaviors and cope with your existing situation. This mindfulness-based therapy emphasizes working together to help you with depression, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, and chronic or emotional pain; resolve relationship issues; or recover from trauma and grief.
You can make the change you want. And I can help. I can assist you in transforming negative and destructive thoughts and behavior into more helpful and compassionate responses. I start with assessing your particular patterns that are self-defeating to what you would like to change in your life. Then I design a program to help you change these behaviors and cope with your existing situation. This mindfulness-based therapy emphasizes working together to help you with depression, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, and chronic or emotional pain; resolve relationship issues; or recover from trauma and grief.
Are you an adult interested in making changes in your life and may be: Feeling stuck in your career, relationships, and/or with your sense of self; Feeling disconnected; Wanting to have more of a sense of your values and purpose in life; Feeling satisfied in your life and wanting to process ways to keep feeling fulfilled; Having experienced trauma and wanting to interrupt the negative impact of trauma on your present life; Questioning if you are ever good enough or are doing enough in your life; Experiencing chronic pain and/or health conditions
Are you an adult interested in making changes in your life and may be: Feeling stuck in your career, relationships, and/or with your sense of self; Feeling disconnected; Wanting to have more of a sense of your values and purpose in life; Feeling satisfied in your life and wanting to process ways to keep feeling fulfilled; Having experienced trauma and wanting to interrupt the negative impact of trauma on your present life; Questioning if you are ever good enough or are doing enough in your life; Experiencing chronic pain and/or health conditions
I also provide Stress Management Services for people with Chronic Medical Conditions and Chronic Pain as well as support services for Caregivers.
I provide supportive positive-focused therapy to help people make the changes in their life that they want to see. My services are research-based treatments for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, relationships, grief and loss, and behavior change. We work together to establish goals and develop treatment plans based on your priorities and needs. I offer practical instruction in coping skills as well as treatment for healing emotional wounds. I work with many people who have suffered childhood abuse and traumatic experiences to provide healing services and assistance in developing a healthy and happier life.
I also provide Stress Management Services for people with Chronic Medical Conditions and Chronic Pain as well as support services for Caregivers.
I provide supportive positive-focused therapy to help people make the changes in their life that they want to see. My services are research-based treatments for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, relationships, grief and loss, and behavior change. We work together to establish goals and develop treatment plans based on your priorities and needs. I offer practical instruction in coping skills as well as treatment for healing emotional wounds. I work with many people who have suffered childhood abuse and traumatic experiences to provide healing services and assistance in developing a healthy and happier life.
insomnia, chronic pain, weight management, etc.
I work with adolescents and adults as a collaborative, supportive partner to improve mental health and overall wellbeing. My therapeutic approaches integrate cognitive, behavioral, and insight-focused strategies. This warm and personal style helps clients work through ingrained and unhealthy patterns that keep them stuck in emotional distress and unfulfilling relationships. I have a mindful and holistic perspective, and emphasize integrating mind, body, and spirit in healing. I address many presenting issues in addition to welcoming concerns about physical and mental health. I am trained in clinical hypnosis, and enjoy working creatively to find effective solutions to inspire lasting change.
insomnia, chronic pain, weight management, etc.
I work with adolescents and adults as a collaborative, supportive partner to improve mental health and overall wellbeing. My therapeutic approaches integrate cognitive, behavioral, and insight-focused strategies. This warm and personal style helps clients work through ingrained and unhealthy patterns that keep them stuck in emotional distress and unfulfilling relationships. I have a mindful and holistic perspective, and emphasize integrating mind, body, and spirit in healing. I address many presenting issues in addition to welcoming concerns about physical and mental health. I am trained in clinical hypnosis, and enjoy working creatively to find effective solutions to inspire lasting change.
The headlines read : These are the worst of times (Styx,1981). At times our situations can be overwhelming and truly feel like the worst of times. Life can be painful and difficult and sometimes feels out of control. I help clients deal with a variety of “worst of times” including marital conflict, medical crisis or chronic illness, parenting issues, a difficult child/teen, anger, depression/anxiety, etc. I will help you to solve these and other issues, and work together to make lasting changes.
The headlines read : These are the worst of times (Styx,1981). At times our situations can be overwhelming and truly feel like the worst of times. Life can be painful and difficult and sometimes feels out of control. I help clients deal with a variety of “worst of times” including marital conflict, medical crisis or chronic illness, parenting issues, a difficult child/teen, anger, depression/anxiety, etc. I will help you to solve these and other issues, and work together to make lasting changes.
Entering into (or even the thought of entering into) a therapeutic process takes a lot of ambition and courage. The therapy process is not an easy one, but it can be a highly successful and rewarding one when it lessens your suffering, reduces troubling symptoms, and increases your ability to cope with the stressors of life. These are all outcomes that are best achieved within a nurturing and supportive relationship with a helping professional. It would be my honor to support you in your quest towards health.
Entering into (or even the thought of entering into) a therapeutic process takes a lot of ambition and courage. The therapy process is not an easy one, but it can be a highly successful and rewarding one when it lessens your suffering, reduces troubling symptoms, and increases your ability to cope with the stressors of life. These are all outcomes that are best achieved within a nurturing and supportive relationship with a helping professional. It would be my honor to support you in your quest towards health.
I find that it is most helpful to speak on the phone initially when sorting out whether you would be comfortable working with me and to see whether I can be helpful with the issues that you are facing. I have worked as a psychologist and marriage and family therapist for over twenty years. I have experience with a wide range of diagnoses including depression and anxiety. My caseload includes adults, adolescents and children. I see families and couples who are struggling with relationships, mental health problems and adjustment to life's developmental challenges.
I find that it is most helpful to speak on the phone initially when sorting out whether you would be comfortable working with me and to see whether I can be helpful with the issues that you are facing. I have worked as a psychologist and marriage and family therapist for over twenty years. I have experience with a wide range of diagnoses including depression and anxiety. My caseload includes adults, adolescents and children. I see families and couples who are struggling with relationships, mental health problems and adjustment to life's developmental challenges.
Whether this be your first time seeking counseling or you’ve tried this before, I’m glad you’re here. I work with adolescents/teens, college students, and adults on navigating a variety of life changes and mental health concerns. I enjoy working with individuals at many different stages of life through a person-centered, strengths-based approach to meet you where you’re at.
Whether this be your first time seeking counseling or you’ve tried this before, I’m glad you’re here. I work with adolescents/teens, college students, and adults on navigating a variety of life changes and mental health concerns. I enjoy working with individuals at many different stages of life through a person-centered, strengths-based approach to meet you where you’re at.
Feeling overwhelmed? Inadequate? Undone? Exhausted trying to juggle everything perfectly all of the time? Disappointed with relationships? Ready to consider what keeps you from changes you want? Wondering if life could be better if things were "tweaked" a little? You are not alone! You matter. Your story matters. Help also matters because we weren't meant to "go it alone". All of us need help along the way. And the client-therapist relationship matters: it's important that you are comfortable and find a safe place where your story---your thoughts, perspectives, hopes, and dreams---can be heard, valued, and repurposed for your next chapter.
Feeling overwhelmed? Inadequate? Undone? Exhausted trying to juggle everything perfectly all of the time? Disappointed with relationships? Ready to consider what keeps you from changes you want? Wondering if life could be better if things were "tweaked" a little? You are not alone! You matter. Your story matters. Help also matters because we weren't meant to "go it alone". All of us need help along the way. And the client-therapist relationship matters: it's important that you are comfortable and find a safe place where your story---your thoughts, perspectives, hopes, and dreams---can be heard, valued, and repurposed for your next chapter.
It is my life's purpose to help people discover their potential and transform themselves in order to enjoy the fullest life possible. Together we will uncover and utilize your strengths to find solutions in a compassionate, respectful, and non-judgemental way. Providing my clients with a supportive, creative, and caring environment is essential to me. I value the connection I have with my clients, and I am grateful and passionate about my work. It is tremendously rewarding to witness and share in my client's healing, growth, and transformation, and to watch them thrive.
It is my life's purpose to help people discover their potential and transform themselves in order to enjoy the fullest life possible. Together we will uncover and utilize your strengths to find solutions in a compassionate, respectful, and non-judgemental way. Providing my clients with a supportive, creative, and caring environment is essential to me. I value the connection I have with my clients, and I am grateful and passionate about my work. It is tremendously rewarding to witness and share in my client's healing, growth, and transformation, and to watch them thrive.
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My clients can change anxiety, ADHD, autism, or pain with live heart and brain feedback called biofeedback or neurofeedback in online visits. Clients control music volume on their phones with their calm attention levels with free biofeedback equipment I provide. It is easy mindfulness therapy for kids and adults. It is proven to work as well as medication for anxiety, ADHD, and pain. I have years of experience as a therapist, and have taught clinicians at The University of MN Medical Center and elsewhere. Insurance covers this service. To schedule a 20 minute call, click here: https://neurotherapy.intakeq.com/booking
My clients can change anxiety, ADHD, autism, or pain with live heart and brain feedback called biofeedback or neurofeedback in online visits. Clients control music volume on their phones with their calm attention levels with free biofeedback equipment I provide. It is easy mindfulness therapy for kids and adults. It is proven to work as well as medication for anxiety, ADHD, and pain. I have years of experience as a therapist, and have taught clinicians at The University of MN Medical Center and elsewhere. Insurance covers this service. To schedule a 20 minute call, click here: https://neurotherapy.intakeq.com/booking
My clients can change anxiety, ADHD, autism, or pain with live heart and brain feedback called biofeedback or neurofeedback in online visits. Clients control music volume on their phones with their calm attention levels with free biofeedback equipment I provide. It is easy mindfulness therapy for kids and adults. It is proven to work as well as medication for anxiety, ADHD, and pain. I have years of experience as a therapist, and have taught clinicians at The University of MN Medical Center and elsewhere. Insurance covers this service. To schedule a 20 minute call, click here: https://neurotherapy.intakeq.com/booking
My clients can change anxiety, ADHD, autism, or pain with live heart and brain feedback called biofeedback or neurofeedback in online visits. Clients control music volume on their phones with their calm attention levels with free biofeedback equipment I provide. It is easy mindfulness therapy for kids and adults. It is proven to work as well as medication for anxiety, ADHD, and pain. I have years of experience as a therapist, and have taught clinicians at The University of MN Medical Center and elsewhere. Insurance covers this service. To schedule a 20 minute call, click here: https://neurotherapy.intakeq.com/booking
Lindsay Ramirez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Saint Paul, MN 55102
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in working with ADHD, chronic pain and illness, eating disorder recovery, anxiety, mood, and borderline personality disorders.
Congratulations on taking the first steps towards better mental health. I have over 14 years of experience helping individuals living with mental health disorders develop coping strategies, find balance, and experience peace. I look forward to supporting you in creating lasting and effective change. My practice emphasizes dignity and self determination for every individual seeking recovery, balance, and well being.
I specialize in working with ADHD, chronic pain and illness, eating disorder recovery, anxiety, mood, and borderline personality disorders.
Congratulations on taking the first steps towards better mental health. I have over 14 years of experience helping individuals living with mental health disorders develop coping strategies, find balance, and experience peace. I look forward to supporting you in creating lasting and effective change. My practice emphasizes dignity and self determination for every individual seeking recovery, balance, and well being.
Kathleen Anderson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
Saint Paul, MN 55101 (Online Only)
We will work together to find the greater meaning in your process, and improve your outcomes by redefining the true focus of your pain, illness or disability.
Living with, and adjusting to, a life with chronic pain, autoimmune disease, chronic health conditions and disability, can be complicated. Even the inevitable process of aging, comes with its adjustment challenges. We will work together to build new coping strategies. I am familiar with the myriad of feelings that can result from a diagnosis; feelings such as anger, isolation, powerlessness and betrayal. I will help you challenge thoughts that are not helpful and develop new ways to think about issues and find solutions.
We will work together to find the greater meaning in your process, and improve your outcomes by redefining the true focus of your pain, illness or disability.
Living with, and adjusting to, a life with chronic pain, autoimmune disease, chronic health conditions and disability, can be complicated. Even the inevitable process of aging, comes with its adjustment challenges. We will work together to build new coping strategies. I am familiar with the myriad of feelings that can result from a diagnosis; feelings such as anger, isolation, powerlessness and betrayal. I will help you challenge thoughts that are not helpful and develop new ways to think about issues and find solutions.
1) My postdoctoral fellowship in health psychology at UM = extra training in treating adults with acute/chronic medical problems and pain.
I believe that therapy can greatly help with coping skills, with dealing with long- standing problems; and with stress and pain management. During COVID, many people have been focused on day to day issues relating to depression, anxiety, and PTSD; and are trying to cope with these in the best possible way. All types of mood disorders, anxiety, chronic pain and illness, and transitions feel more pressing. Some months I have not been able to accept new patients due to high demand for services and a full waiting list; other months I am able to accept 1-2 new patients.
1) My postdoctoral fellowship in health psychology at UM = extra training in treating adults with acute/chronic medical problems and pain.
I believe that therapy can greatly help with coping skills, with dealing with long- standing problems; and with stress and pain management. During COVID, many people have been focused on day to day issues relating to depression, anxiety, and PTSD; and are trying to cope with these in the best possible way. All types of mood disorders, anxiety, chronic pain and illness, and transitions feel more pressing. Some months I have not been able to accept new patients due to high demand for services and a full waiting list; other months I am able to accept 1-2 new patients.
My clients can change anxiety, ADHD, autism, or pain with live heart and brain feedback called biofeedback or neurofeedback in online visits. Clients control music volume on their phones with their calm attention levels with free biofeedback equipment I provide. It is easy mindfulness therapy for kids and adults. It is proven to work as well as medication for anxiety, ADHD, and pain. I have years of experience as a therapist, and have taught clinicians at The University of MN Medical Center and elsewhere. Insurance covers this service. To schedule a 20 minute call, click here: https://neurotherapy.intakeq.com/booking
My clients can change anxiety, ADHD, autism, or pain with live heart and brain feedback called biofeedback or neurofeedback in online visits. Clients control music volume on their phones with their calm attention levels with free biofeedback equipment I provide. It is easy mindfulness therapy for kids and adults. It is proven to work as well as medication for anxiety, ADHD, and pain. I have years of experience as a therapist, and have taught clinicians at The University of MN Medical Center and elsewhere. Insurance covers this service. To schedule a 20 minute call, click here: https://neurotherapy.intakeq.com/booking
My areas of specialization include; depression, anxiety, post traumatic stress, relationship issues, eating disorders, chronic pain, DBT, marital/family therapy, grief and loss, pregnancy loss, infertility, adoption, abuse issues, and life transitions.
My office is a warm and comforting place for you to tell your story, deal with life's stressors, treat depression and anxiety, work on healthy relationships, or heal old wounds. I provide a more holistic perspective in my appraoch to therapy, looking at the total needs you might have to best help you to heal and grow. It is very important to me that you feel heard and well cared for in your therapy process.
We will work together to help you to make changes and to feel stronger.
My areas of specialization include; depression, anxiety, post traumatic stress, relationship issues, eating disorders, chronic pain, DBT, marital/family therapy, grief and loss, pregnancy loss, infertility, adoption, abuse issues, and life transitions.
My office is a warm and comforting place for you to tell your story, deal with life's stressors, treat depression and anxiety, work on healthy relationships, or heal old wounds. I provide a more holistic perspective in my appraoch to therapy, looking at the total needs you might have to best help you to heal and grow. It is very important to me that you feel heard and well cared for in your therapy process.
We will work together to help you to make changes and to feel stronger.
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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.