Chronic Pain Therapists in Martin County, NC
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Mindy Brodsky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LGSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27615
Waitlist for new clients
Limited Availability - I specialize in trauma-informed, strengths-based counseling with a passion for integrative health and healing. I serve diverse adolescent and adult populations, including those impacted by cancer and other chronic illness, as well as those who struggle with anxiety, grief, trauma, chronic pain, and other life transitions such as prenatal/postpartum support.
Limited Availability - I specialize in trauma-informed, strengths-based counseling with a passion for integrative health and healing. I serve diverse adolescent and adult populations, including those impacted by cancer and other chronic illness, as well as those who struggle with anxiety, grief, trauma, chronic pain, and other life transitions such as prenatal/postpartum support.
Wake Forest Peace of Mind, PLLC
MS, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wake Forest, NC 27587 (Online Only)
I've worked at the Miami VA, Cambridge (Massachusetts) public high school, chronic pain clinic, older adult and community mental health clinic, and now in private practice since 1998.
You are not alone.. You have options.. You can make healthy changes to give you peace of mind. P.O.M. sessions are conducted in a gentle, honest, down-to-earth, and resourceful way. My 20+ years of experience treating couples, adults, and kids help me to better clarify your challenge(s), identify options, and share strategies for change. Approach: Cognitive behavioral. Experienced, trained, interested in treating these challenges: Relationship/marital, adoption, military, depression, anxiety, panic, stress, anger, parenting, chronic pain, and life transitions (menopause, relocation, divorce). See: WFPeaceofMind.com
I've worked at the Miami VA, Cambridge (Massachusetts) public high school, chronic pain clinic, older adult and community mental health clinic, and now in private practice since 1998.
You are not alone.. You have options.. You can make healthy changes to give you peace of mind. P.O.M. sessions are conducted in a gentle, honest, down-to-earth, and resourceful way. My 20+ years of experience treating couples, adults, and kids help me to better clarify your challenge(s), identify options, and share strategies for change. Approach: Cognitive behavioral. Experienced, trained, interested in treating these challenges: Relationship/marital, adoption, military, depression, anxiety, panic, stress, anger, parenting, chronic pain, and life transitions (menopause, relocation, divorce). See: WFPeaceofMind.com
Working in health care settings for years uniquely qualifies me in working with pain and grief.
I am a psychotherapist with many years on mental health experience. My clientele is adults, 16 and up. Areas of practice focus are anxiety and depression, chronic pain, grief, traumatic loss, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and adult ADHD. I'm trained in the therapy modalities of hypnotherapy, EMDR Exposure (CBT), and Emotional Freedom Technique - an energy psychology method. In helping clients break old habits, I'm a licensed provider of Trim Life, a weight loss program using hypnosis. Another program is Clean Break for smoking cessation.
Working in health care settings for years uniquely qualifies me in working with pain and grief.
I am a psychotherapist with many years on mental health experience. My clientele is adults, 16 and up. Areas of practice focus are anxiety and depression, chronic pain, grief, traumatic loss, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and adult ADHD. I'm trained in the therapy modalities of hypnotherapy, EMDR Exposure (CBT), and Emotional Freedom Technique - an energy psychology method. In helping clients break old habits, I'm a licensed provider of Trim Life, a weight loss program using hypnosis. Another program is Clean Break for smoking cessation.
Leslie A Veach
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, NCC, LCMHCS, CGP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Greenville, NC 27858
Waitlist for new clients
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or wondering, "why can't I get my act together!" Pain, trauma, and the demands of balancing everyday life can feel like too much and drive a wedge between us and the people and life experiences that matter most to us. If you are looking for a compassionate, down-to-earth, experienced therapist who will join with you as you find your way through to a more meaningful way of living, then I welcome you to contact me for a free consultation.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or wondering, "why can't I get my act together!" Pain, trauma, and the demands of balancing everyday life can feel like too much and drive a wedge between us and the people and life experiences that matter most to us. If you are looking for a compassionate, down-to-earth, experienced therapist who will join with you as you find your way through to a more meaningful way of living, then I welcome you to contact me for a free consultation.
Marcy Arnold
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LISW-CP, LCAS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
New Bern, NC 28562 (Online Only)
I specialize in helping people who are struggling with stress, anxiety and chronic illness.
Do you struggle with feeling that you're "too much" and "not enough" all at the same time. To the outside world, you look "fine," but inside, you feel downright exhausted, and pretending everything is okay is getting old. Your stress level is through the roof. You bury your feelings and prioritize putting others first, meaning you hardly ever find time for yourself. What's self-care?! Eventually, the stress and exhaustion catch up! You're tired of pretending and ready for change. The good news is, there is help. Whatever curveball life has thrown you, relief is possible.
I specialize in helping people who are struggling with stress, anxiety and chronic illness.
Do you struggle with feeling that you're "too much" and "not enough" all at the same time. To the outside world, you look "fine," but inside, you feel downright exhausted, and pretending everything is okay is getting old. Your stress level is through the roof. You bury your feelings and prioritize putting others first, meaning you hardly ever find time for yourself. What's self-care?! Eventually, the stress and exhaustion catch up! You're tired of pretending and ready for change. The good news is, there is help. Whatever curveball life has thrown you, relief is possible.
Willow Creek Counseling Assoc, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
We offer compassionate care across all ages, from preschool through adulthood. Our clients find a warm, supportive environment here, ideal for undertaking the challenging emotional work they face. Utilizing evidence-based treatments including Play Therapy, CBT, DBT, and marriage counseling, we also prioritize trauma-informed care to ensure sensitive and effective therapy. Our counselors specialize in various areas such as perinatal mood disorders, trauma recovery, chronic pain/ illness management, and grief counseling, providing tailored support to meet diverse needs with empathy and expertise.
We offer compassionate care across all ages, from preschool through adulthood. Our clients find a warm, supportive environment here, ideal for undertaking the challenging emotional work they face. Utilizing evidence-based treatments including Play Therapy, CBT, DBT, and marriage counseling, we also prioritize trauma-informed care to ensure sensitive and effective therapy. Our counselors specialize in various areas such as perinatal mood disorders, trauma recovery, chronic pain/ illness management, and grief counseling, providing tailored support to meet diverse needs with empathy and expertise.
Kimberly Lillig
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27612 (Online Only)
Bilingual in Spanish, I offer help for anxiety, depression, unraveling past traumas, chronic illness, parenting issues, anger management, grief and life transitions.
Do you have persistent worries, have boundary issues, always feeling stuck or sad or are haunted by past traumas? I can help you in your healing journey and we can work together to untangle unresolved issues in your life. Above all however, compassionate listening is the first hallmark of my practice. To feel safe enough to make changes you must first feel you have been truly heard without judgement while expressing your concerns. Together we can create a space where both your feel safe to express Bothe thoughts and embodied emotions. Feel free to reach out to me for a short free 15 minute session.
Bilingual in Spanish, I offer help for anxiety, depression, unraveling past traumas, chronic illness, parenting issues, anger management, grief and life transitions.
Do you have persistent worries, have boundary issues, always feeling stuck or sad or are haunted by past traumas? I can help you in your healing journey and we can work together to untangle unresolved issues in your life. Above all however, compassionate listening is the first hallmark of my practice. To feel safe enough to make changes you must first feel you have been truly heard without judgement while expressing your concerns. Together we can create a space where both your feel safe to express Bothe thoughts and embodied emotions. Feel free to reach out to me for a short free 15 minute session.
Shivani L. Chudasama
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP, RYT-500
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27704 (Online Only)
I currently have a waitlist. I am a clinical social worker and registered yoga teacher who empowers people using the guiding principles of empathy, curiosity, cultural humility, and collaboration. I take an integrative, somatic, and highly relational approach and work to understand how the intersection of your unique experiences impact today. I remain committed to working with people as they face a range of experiences, including multicultural concerns, oppression, identity exploration, trauma, anxiety, depression, queer/LGB+ concerns, trans and gender identity related concerns, relationship concerns, chronic illness, and grief.
I currently have a waitlist. I am a clinical social worker and registered yoga teacher who empowers people using the guiding principles of empathy, curiosity, cultural humility, and collaboration. I take an integrative, somatic, and highly relational approach and work to understand how the intersection of your unique experiences impact today. I remain committed to working with people as they face a range of experiences, including multicultural concerns, oppression, identity exploration, trauma, anxiety, depression, queer/LGB+ concerns, trans and gender identity related concerns, relationship concerns, chronic illness, and grief.
As a result of treatment, clients often find that they understand themselves better, feel more comfortable with themselves and others, and experience less pain and illness in the body.
Do you feel inundated with self-critical thoughts, or perhaps you experience a sense of emptiness and separateness? Are you unfulfilled with the relationships in your life, or wish you had more connections? Sometimes all the time we spend thinking and doing makes us miss important messages from our body about what we are feeling and needing. We then feel confused, anxious, or distracted. Unfortunately, we often learn from an early age to ignore our feelings and our bodies, which leads us to feel a lingering sense of shame, disconnection from others, and even physical pain and illness.
As a result of treatment, clients often find that they understand themselves better, feel more comfortable with themselves and others, and experience less pain and illness in the body.
Do you feel inundated with self-critical thoughts, or perhaps you experience a sense of emptiness and separateness? Are you unfulfilled with the relationships in your life, or wish you had more connections? Sometimes all the time we spend thinking and doing makes us miss important messages from our body about what we are feeling and needing. We then feel confused, anxious, or distracted. Unfortunately, we often learn from an early age to ignore our feelings and our bodies, which leads us to feel a lingering sense of shame, disconnection from others, and even physical pain and illness.
Kathy Murray
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP, Somatic, NBC-HWC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27707 (Online Only)
As a Somatic Therapist and Licensed Health and Wellness Coach, I believe that everyone has within them an inner wisdom and inner healing power that is their natural birthright. My past role as a Behavioral Health Clinician within Duke Health and Wellbeing and Duke Diet and Fitness provided me with wide experience assisting individuals in managing a variety of behavioral and emotional concerns. This would include difficult life transitions, weight management, anxiety, depression, stress management, trauma, chronic pain and other health issues
As a Somatic Therapist and Licensed Health and Wellness Coach, I believe that everyone has within them an inner wisdom and inner healing power that is their natural birthright. My past role as a Behavioral Health Clinician within Duke Health and Wellbeing and Duke Diet and Fitness provided me with wide experience assisting individuals in managing a variety of behavioral and emotional concerns. This would include difficult life transitions, weight management, anxiety, depression, stress management, trauma, chronic pain and other health issues
I’m a queer therapist committed to creating an inclusive, affirming space where all clients feel safe and supported. I provide individualized care tailored to each person’s needs and goals, with a special focus on LGBTQIA+ and poly/CNM individuals. I also specialize in supporting college and graduate students - offering strategies to manage the unique pressures of academia, stress, and anxiety. With experience in chronic illness, chronic pain, and a Health at Every Size approach, I offer compassionate guidance for those navigating identity, growth, and life’s challenges.
I’m a queer therapist committed to creating an inclusive, affirming space where all clients feel safe and supported. I provide individualized care tailored to each person’s needs and goals, with a special focus on LGBTQIA+ and poly/CNM individuals. I also specialize in supporting college and graduate students - offering strategies to manage the unique pressures of academia, stress, and anxiety. With experience in chronic illness, chronic pain, and a Health at Every Size approach, I offer compassionate guidance for those navigating identity, growth, and life’s challenges.
Victoria Ardines
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHC-A, NCC
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27615 (Online Only)
I offer a somatic and liberation trauma-informed approach tailored to the unique needs of BIPOC communities, chronic pain, chronic illnesses, and disabilities, recognizing the deep connections between mind and body in healing.
I am committed to helping clients holistically on their pain journey, recognizing that everyone experiences pain in unique ways. My approach is person-centered, focusing on meeting each individual where they are and supporting them as they navigate their next chapters. I believe in being a steadfast ally, someone who is truly in their corner, and who understands that they are the expert of their own mind and body. My goal is to empower clients to take charge of their healing process, offering compassionate guidance and understanding every step of the way.
I offer a somatic and liberation trauma-informed approach tailored to the unique needs of BIPOC communities, chronic pain, chronic illnesses, and disabilities, recognizing the deep connections between mind and body in healing.
I am committed to helping clients holistically on their pain journey, recognizing that everyone experiences pain in unique ways. My approach is person-centered, focusing on meeting each individual where they are and supporting them as they navigate their next chapters. I believe in being a steadfast ally, someone who is truly in their corner, and who understands that they are the expert of their own mind and body. My goal is to empower clients to take charge of their healing process, offering compassionate guidance and understanding every step of the way.
Lauren Campbell, LCSW, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, PLLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27605
Specializing in sex therapy and relationship issues, I work with individuals and couples to improve relational and sexual intimacy. Areas of treatment include sexual or performance anxiety, pain issues, erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, difficulty with orgasms, differing levels of desire/libido, attachment issues and past trauma, and relational/communication issues. So many feel helpless, that there is no hope that their lives can improve. I help to awaken and restore wellness in body and mind when you are unsure of how to move forward. All you need is to be open to the possibility than things can change.
Specializing in sex therapy and relationship issues, I work with individuals and couples to improve relational and sexual intimacy. Areas of treatment include sexual or performance anxiety, pain issues, erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, difficulty with orgasms, differing levels of desire/libido, attachment issues and past trauma, and relational/communication issues. So many feel helpless, that there is no hope that their lives can improve. I help to awaken and restore wellness in body and mind when you are unsure of how to move forward. All you need is to be open to the possibility than things can change.
Brittnee Nikole Page
Counselor, LCMHCA, ATR-BC, CCLS
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27703 (Online Only)
My unique background has allowed me to work with individuals facing loss and grief, chronic and terminal illness, anxiety, depression and trauma.
Human connection is essential to the healing process. My priority is to provide a space for you to feel seen in your whole authentic self. I will be a mirror to help reveal that you already have everything you need. I am a queer black therapist who recognizes the importance identity has on our everyday experience.
My unique background has allowed me to work with individuals facing loss and grief, chronic and terminal illness, anxiety, depression and trauma.
Human connection is essential to the healing process. My priority is to provide a space for you to feel seen in your whole authentic self. I will be a mirror to help reveal that you already have everything you need. I am a queer black therapist who recognizes the importance identity has on our everyday experience.
Jennifer Tremblay Pettee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cape Carteret, NC 28584 (Online Only)
Together, we can work to reduce emotional pain and stress and instead develop an overall sense of wellness.
Overwhelmed? We can be overwhelmed by many things; work/family demands, grief, romantic relationships, health, traumatic events, and so on. Sometimes, even when we feel like we SHOULD be happy, we are not. At Bonne Journée PLLC, I take a "Big Picture" approach to help empower clients to sort out what is meaningful and helpful in their lives.
Together, we can work to reduce emotional pain and stress and instead develop an overall sense of wellness.
Overwhelmed? We can be overwhelmed by many things; work/family demands, grief, romantic relationships, health, traumatic events, and so on. Sometimes, even when we feel like we SHOULD be happy, we are not. At Bonne Journée PLLC, I take a "Big Picture" approach to help empower clients to sort out what is meaningful and helpful in their lives.
Anna Mulhollem
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27609
I serve individual adults needing support with emotion regulation, chronic pain, grief and loss, life transitions, anxiety, and depression.
Welcome! I am so glad you are here. It takes so much courage to be on this journey, and it can be overwhelming to search for a therapist. I get that and will meet you right where you are. As a psychotherapist and former mental health peer support specialist, I bring my lived experience and professional expertise to our work together. My goal is to co-create a space with you of trust, compassion, and respect to build a foundation for healing. I am honored to join you on your path.
I serve individual adults needing support with emotion regulation, chronic pain, grief and loss, life transitions, anxiety, and depression.
Welcome! I am so glad you are here. It takes so much courage to be on this journey, and it can be overwhelming to search for a therapist. I get that and will meet you right where you are. As a psychotherapist and former mental health peer support specialist, I bring my lived experience and professional expertise to our work together. My goal is to co-create a space with you of trust, compassion, and respect to build a foundation for healing. I am honored to join you on your path.
Aurora Nunez Dixon
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCMHC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27615 (Online Only)
I provide clinical counseling to those struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and chronic pain.
I am a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor in both Texas and North Carolina with 25 years of experience in serving children, adolescents, and adults with various difficulties such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and chronic pain and/or illnesses. I am a certified in Life Space Crisis Intervention and a Certified Clinical Trauma Provider. I partner with my clients in helping them reach their highest quality of life by addressing their specific emotional, relational, and spiritual needs. Walking them through the process of setting realistic and measurable goals.
I provide clinical counseling to those struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and chronic pain.
I am a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor in both Texas and North Carolina with 25 years of experience in serving children, adolescents, and adults with various difficulties such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and chronic pain and/or illnesses. I am a certified in Life Space Crisis Intervention and a Certified Clinical Trauma Provider. I partner with my clients in helping them reach their highest quality of life by addressing their specific emotional, relational, and spiritual needs. Walking them through the process of setting realistic and measurable goals.
Natasha Pratt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27606 (Online Only)
Life truly is challenging at times. We may experience pain, grief, a history of trauma, and fall on uncertain times losing our balance and sense of self. Working together in therapy can help us explore barriers to living a full and happy life while allowing us a safe space to share our innermost thoughts and feelings. If you’re feeling like you need guidance in finding ways to manage your emotions, anxiety, or negative self-talk, I’m here to help. We may not be in control of everything life throws our way, but we can always find ways to cope and move forward. Together, we can address your needs and create goals tailored to you.
Life truly is challenging at times. We may experience pain, grief, a history of trauma, and fall on uncertain times losing our balance and sense of self. Working together in therapy can help us explore barriers to living a full and happy life while allowing us a safe space to share our innermost thoughts and feelings. If you’re feeling like you need guidance in finding ways to manage your emotions, anxiety, or negative self-talk, I’m here to help. We may not be in control of everything life throws our way, but we can always find ways to cope and move forward. Together, we can address your needs and create goals tailored to you.
CRAFT Counseling & Consultation Services, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cary, NC 27511
"Healing is not the absence of the storm. Healing is the way we ride it." In life, each of us may face storms that test our resilience and spirit. Whether you come from a diverse background or any other, these challenges can feel overwhelming and isolating. Finding a haven of understanding and support is essential - You are not meant to navigate this journey alone. As a dedicated LCSW with over 9 years of expertise, I've been privileged to support individuals through their most challenging times - be it depression, anxiety, grief, chronic pain/ illness, or life transitions.
"Healing is not the absence of the storm. Healing is the way we ride it." In life, each of us may face storms that test our resilience and spirit. Whether you come from a diverse background or any other, these challenges can feel overwhelming and isolating. Finding a haven of understanding and support is essential - You are not meant to navigate this journey alone. As a dedicated LCSW with over 9 years of expertise, I've been privileged to support individuals through their most challenging times - be it depression, anxiety, grief, chronic pain/ illness, or life transitions.
I welcome you. I have been a Psychotherapist in private practice for over tow decvades. I am confident I can help you overcome adversity, expand your self-awareness and self-acceptance, and truly achieve lasting changes in your life. I am passionate about supporting individuals with trauma, chronic pain, and/or illness, as we explore the multifaceted issues surrounding your circumstances. My emphasis is on the mind-body connection. These issues can cause physical and emotional challenges and together we will develop a plan to address the challenges in your life. Currently, EMDR and biofeedback is offered through telehealth.
I welcome you. I have been a Psychotherapist in private practice for over tow decvades. I am confident I can help you overcome adversity, expand your self-awareness and self-acceptance, and truly achieve lasting changes in your life. I am passionate about supporting individuals with trauma, chronic pain, and/or illness, as we explore the multifaceted issues surrounding your circumstances. My emphasis is on the mind-body connection. These issues can cause physical and emotional challenges and together we will develop a plan to address the challenges in your life. Currently, EMDR and biofeedback is offered through telehealth.
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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.