Chronic Pain Therapists in Pineville, NC
Nancy E Arnold
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Pineville, NC 28134
I work with adult individuals/couples presenting with relationship issues describing symptoms of anxiety, anger, infidelity, depression, addiction, chronic illness/pain, grief, shame, low self-worth.
Do your relationships repeat the same frustrating cycles? Are you consistently feeling frustrated, angry or confused? Are you trying, to no avail, to be what you have always learned was "right" in relationships? What you believe about yourself and others influences the majority of your choices. Those feelings of hurt and frustration in relationships, often result in questions like "why?" and "what next?". I work with my clients to explore those feelings, attempting to uncover past and present patterns and beliefs influencing how you show up. Your work with me will move toward finding authenticity, truth and healing.
I work with adult individuals/couples presenting with relationship issues describing symptoms of anxiety, anger, infidelity, depression, addiction, chronic illness/pain, grief, shame, low self-worth.
Do your relationships repeat the same frustrating cycles? Are you consistently feeling frustrated, angry or confused? Are you trying, to no avail, to be what you have always learned was "right" in relationships? What you believe about yourself and others influences the majority of your choices. Those feelings of hurt and frustration in relationships, often result in questions like "why?" and "what next?". I work with my clients to explore those feelings, attempting to uncover past and present patterns and beliefs influencing how you show up. Your work with me will move toward finding authenticity, truth and healing.
Zach Lee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pineville, NC 28134
My main purpose as a therapist is to help clients discover what they want and help them get there. My background in theater and improvisational work has informed my theoretical approach to remain open to the moment and allow clients the space to participate in their experiences without judgement. I use several modalities including Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Experiential Role Playing, among others, to assist clients in examining how limiting beliefs about themselves and the world may be holding them back.
My main purpose as a therapist is to help clients discover what they want and help them get there. My background in theater and improvisational work has informed my theoretical approach to remain open to the moment and allow clients the space to participate in their experiences without judgement. I use several modalities including Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Experiential Role Playing, among others, to assist clients in examining how limiting beliefs about themselves and the world may be holding them back.
Therapy can be a wonderful tool to help you during a confusing or scary time. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals!
I believe that everyone is capable of making choices and changes in their lives that will help them maximize their potentials if given the right support and feedback in a safe environment. This is what happens with good psychotherapy. I look forward to joining you on this journey!
Therapy can be a wonderful tool to help you during a confusing or scary time. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals!
I believe that everyone is capable of making choices and changes in their lives that will help them maximize their potentials if given the right support and feedback in a safe environment. This is what happens with good psychotherapy. I look forward to joining you on this journey!
Amy O'Bryan
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, MEd, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pineville, NC 28134
My personal philosophy and approach to counseling begins and ends with compassion & a willingness to enter into my clients’ experiences alongside them. I became active in this field because I have an authentic, listening heart that desires to see people live as whole, healthy individuals. Areas of my practice include depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, peer & family relationships. With a master’s degree in education and experience working in schools, I also provide academic, social, and emotional support. Treatment plans are created based on the individuals' needs and combine evidenced based practices with personal wellness.
My personal philosophy and approach to counseling begins and ends with compassion & a willingness to enter into my clients’ experiences alongside them. I became active in this field because I have an authentic, listening heart that desires to see people live as whole, healthy individuals. Areas of my practice include depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, peer & family relationships. With a master’s degree in education and experience working in schools, I also provide academic, social, and emotional support. Treatment plans are created based on the individuals' needs and combine evidenced based practices with personal wellness.
Kayla D. (Empowerment Therapist)
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, NCC, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pineville, NC 28134
Has your anxiety taken over? You continually ask yourself “Why am I feeling this way?" "Have I made the right decision?" "Why can't I stop overthinking?" You consistently feel like you are all over the place mentally and emotionally. Constant comparisons are affecting your self esteem, leading you to wonder why others lives are going well & yours is NOT. Overwhelming feelings have you contemplating the worst case scenario rather than the more likely outcome? I can help you make sense of your negative thinking. Together, we can explore the cause of these thoughts and with guidance help you regain control of how you respond to them.
Has your anxiety taken over? You continually ask yourself “Why am I feeling this way?" "Have I made the right decision?" "Why can't I stop overthinking?" You consistently feel like you are all over the place mentally and emotionally. Constant comparisons are affecting your self esteem, leading you to wonder why others lives are going well & yours is NOT. Overwhelming feelings have you contemplating the worst case scenario rather than the more likely outcome? I can help you make sense of your negative thinking. Together, we can explore the cause of these thoughts and with guidance help you regain control of how you respond to them.
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Erin K. Taylor
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28210
Waitlist for new clients
Sapphire Health Psychology is for people who are experiencing chronic pain (including medically unexplained pain), serious illness, or weight management challenges and have exhausted traditional avenues for healing with little or no success. We explore these challenges from an angle that challenges the status quo, see symptoms as signals for change, recognize patterns that are hindering healing, and believe that true healing is possible. I am authorized to provide telepsychology services via the Psychology Interstate Compact (PsyPact) to the states and territories identified in this map www.psypact.org/mpage/psypactmap.
Sapphire Health Psychology is for people who are experiencing chronic pain (including medically unexplained pain), serious illness, or weight management challenges and have exhausted traditional avenues for healing with little or no success. We explore these challenges from an angle that challenges the status quo, see symptoms as signals for change, recognize patterns that are hindering healing, and believe that true healing is possible. I am authorized to provide telepsychology services via the Psychology Interstate Compact (PsyPact) to the states and territories identified in this map www.psypact.org/mpage/psypactmap.
Tara Jubanowsky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28270 (Online Only)
My passion has always been working with children and families impacted by life changing health issues. An ideal patient is an individual who is recently diagnosed with a condition such as cancer or major health issues including life threatening conditions and chronic pain. I specialize in treating medical trauma, anxiety, depression as well as grief, loss, and bereavement.
My passion has always been working with children and families impacted by life changing health issues. An ideal patient is an individual who is recently diagnosed with a condition such as cancer or major health issues including life threatening conditions and chronic pain. I specialize in treating medical trauma, anxiety, depression as well as grief, loss, and bereavement.
Dr. Gantz- Davidson Psychological Consulting, PC
Psychologist, PsyD, ABPP
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28209 (Online Only)
ALL SERVICE PROVIDED VIA VIDEO TELE-HEALTH. Dr. Gantz is a Board Certified Clinical Psychologist, achieved by only 4% of eligible psychologists. With over 40 years of mental health experience and 33 years as a licensed psychologist, he specializes in working with people dealing with anxiety issues (including test and performance anxiety), post-traumatic stress (including combat, accidents and assaults), depression & mood disorders, chronic pain, medical disorders, conversion disorders, interpersonal problems and more. See https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-e-gantz-psyd-abpp-93a944185/ or https://davidsonpsychology.wordpress.com/
ALL SERVICE PROVIDED VIA VIDEO TELE-HEALTH. Dr. Gantz is a Board Certified Clinical Psychologist, achieved by only 4% of eligible psychologists. With over 40 years of mental health experience and 33 years as a licensed psychologist, he specializes in working with people dealing with anxiety issues (including test and performance anxiety), post-traumatic stress (including combat, accidents and assaults), depression & mood disorders, chronic pain, medical disorders, conversion disorders, interpersonal problems and more. See https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-e-gantz-psyd-abpp-93a944185/ or https://davidsonpsychology.wordpress.com/
Susan Mitchell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28203 (Online Only)
My focus is helping clients develop the resiliency, confidence and coping tools to tackle those stressors, pain and adversity.
Life is hard! With so much is beyond our control, just trying to survive can be exhausting. If you are struggling mentally and emotionally, feel overwhelmed or alone, please know - you don’t have to continue feeling this way. With more than 25 years in practice, I've helped many clients navigate the way through their dark and emotionally difficult times. Through an interactive therapy style, I offer insight, supportive (yet honest) feedback, effective tools for coping, and HOPE for a brighter future. Together, we will share in the responsibility of getting you to a happier, more peaceful place in your life. The TRUTH is .....
My focus is helping clients develop the resiliency, confidence and coping tools to tackle those stressors, pain and adversity.
Life is hard! With so much is beyond our control, just trying to survive can be exhausting. If you are struggling mentally and emotionally, feel overwhelmed or alone, please know - you don’t have to continue feeling this way. With more than 25 years in practice, I've helped many clients navigate the way through their dark and emotionally difficult times. Through an interactive therapy style, I offer insight, supportive (yet honest) feedback, effective tools for coping, and HOPE for a brighter future. Together, we will share in the responsibility of getting you to a happier, more peaceful place in your life. The TRUTH is .....
Lucy Dunning
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EdS, BC-TMC, NCC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28277 (Online Only)
Connecting with the right therapist is critical when starting your therapeutic journey. I provide free consultations to potential clients, ensuring they feel confident when committing to their therapeutic journey. I specialize in working with patients and families who experience Chronic Illness and Pain. As a chronic illness patient and therapist, I recognize the unique and personal journey clients experience. I understand the obstacles, stigma, and barriers my clients face as they work on building their quality of life.
Connecting with the right therapist is critical when starting your therapeutic journey. I provide free consultations to potential clients, ensuring they feel confident when committing to their therapeutic journey. I specialize in working with patients and families who experience Chronic Illness and Pain. As a chronic illness patient and therapist, I recognize the unique and personal journey clients experience. I understand the obstacles, stigma, and barriers my clients face as they work on building their quality of life.
Melody Flannery
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28277
Hi and thank you for stopping by. I'm Melody Flannery, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Clinical Addictions Counselor, and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor in NC. I have over 20 years of experience and training in the areas including but not limited to anxiety, trauma, relationships, attachment, chronic pain, adjustment, addictions, grief, career, and crisis resolution.
Hi and thank you for stopping by. I'm Melody Flannery, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Clinical Addictions Counselor, and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor in NC. I have over 20 years of experience and training in the areas including but not limited to anxiety, trauma, relationships, attachment, chronic pain, adjustment, addictions, grief, career, and crisis resolution.
I have particular expertise in supporting people living with acute or chronic medical illness.
Most of us can relate to the fact that life can be unpredictable, sometimes sending us in a direction we could never truly prepare for. When met with uncertainty, struggle, or suffering it can be difficult to know what path to take forward. I take an authentic, collaborative and compassion-focused stance so you can feel comfortable and confident in your ability to navigate challenges. My specialized training in clinical health psychology allows me to consider how complex biological, social and psychological factors intersect, providing a comprehensive understanding of your unique situation.
I have particular expertise in supporting people living with acute or chronic medical illness.
Most of us can relate to the fact that life can be unpredictable, sometimes sending us in a direction we could never truly prepare for. When met with uncertainty, struggle, or suffering it can be difficult to know what path to take forward. I take an authentic, collaborative and compassion-focused stance so you can feel comfortable and confident in your ability to navigate challenges. My specialized training in clinical health psychology allows me to consider how complex biological, social and psychological factors intersect, providing a comprehensive understanding of your unique situation.
Bonita Hutchinson and Associates, PLLC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MEd, LPC, LCMHC-S, LCAS, SAP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28210 (Online Only)
We understand physical and emotional pain and the sense of hopelessness associated with depression, anxiety, chronic illness and trauma.
Experiencing family, work or relationship issues that are overwhelming, you’re not alone. Counseling can support you in Managing Stress & Anxiety. All services are online Due to the PANDEMIC... connect thru telehealth on your Electronic Device to our secure platform for A Safe Place to share, Learn and for support of your mental and emotional health. We are Open Mornings, Evenings and Saturdays - Serving NC and NJ.
We understand physical and emotional pain and the sense of hopelessness associated with depression, anxiety, chronic illness and trauma.
Experiencing family, work or relationship issues that are overwhelming, you’re not alone. Counseling can support you in Managing Stress & Anxiety. All services are online Due to the PANDEMIC... connect thru telehealth on your Electronic Device to our secure platform for A Safe Place to share, Learn and for support of your mental and emotional health. We are Open Mornings, Evenings and Saturdays - Serving NC and NJ.
Diana D. Landers
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28273
I have a special interest in working with families, with men, and with illness or chronic pain.
A lonely moment. A slight stressor. A tipping point or crisis. A sense of vulnerability or troubling thoughts. Maybe you are in physical pain. Something has called you to therapy, and you are seeking a guide to walk alongside you. My goal is to provide you both a place of comfort and autonomy, yet ensure we have the flexibility and willingness to go where we must. I am a therapist. I am also a parent, a spouse, a daughter, and a sibling. I believe that family bonds, or lack thereof, shape who we become and I cannot guide you where I haven’t also been myself.
I have a special interest in working with families, with men, and with illness or chronic pain.
A lonely moment. A slight stressor. A tipping point or crisis. A sense of vulnerability or troubling thoughts. Maybe you are in physical pain. Something has called you to therapy, and you are seeking a guide to walk alongside you. My goal is to provide you both a place of comfort and autonomy, yet ensure we have the flexibility and willingness to go where we must. I am a therapist. I am also a parent, a spouse, a daughter, and a sibling. I believe that family bonds, or lack thereof, shape who we become and I cannot guide you where I haven’t also been myself.
Robert Limkeman
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28277
Life can be incredibly painful. We can find ourselves feeling stuck, confused, lonely, anxious, despairing, or lost. We want to make sense of our past & present circumstances, map out a path forward, all in a way that feels true to our values and honors the pain we experience. My clients often struggle with issues like depression & anxiety, grief & loss, trauma & abuse, identity & meaning formation, sexuality & pornography, spiritual distress & relationship strife. Whether highly motivated or exhausted and on the verge of giving up, I am honored to meet each client where they are and walk with them step by step toward change.
Life can be incredibly painful. We can find ourselves feeling stuck, confused, lonely, anxious, despairing, or lost. We want to make sense of our past & present circumstances, map out a path forward, all in a way that feels true to our values and honors the pain we experience. My clients often struggle with issues like depression & anxiety, grief & loss, trauma & abuse, identity & meaning formation, sexuality & pornography, spiritual distress & relationship strife. Whether highly motivated or exhausted and on the verge of giving up, I am honored to meet each client where they are and walk with them step by step toward change.
Jude Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28209 (Online Only)
Additionally, I teach MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction), a meditation course that provides evidence-based skills to manage stress, pain, and illness, offering you valuable tools and resources for lasting well-being.
Are you feeling stressed, anxious, depressed, frustrated, or stuck? Do you avoid stress by compulsively checking your phone, consuming hours of media, or staying in bed for extended periods? Trouble sleeping even when tired? Stressed over competing demands from work, home, and relationships? Do you need someone who will listen and understand? I help people like you overcome stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I understand the challenges you face and provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can truly be heard and understood. Together, we will explore ways for you to claim your life and heal your relationships.
Additionally, I teach MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction), a meditation course that provides evidence-based skills to manage stress, pain, and illness, offering you valuable tools and resources for lasting well-being.
Are you feeling stressed, anxious, depressed, frustrated, or stuck? Do you avoid stress by compulsively checking your phone, consuming hours of media, or staying in bed for extended periods? Trouble sleeping even when tired? Stressed over competing demands from work, home, and relationships? Do you need someone who will listen and understand? I help people like you overcome stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I understand the challenges you face and provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can truly be heard and understood. Together, we will explore ways for you to claim your life and heal your relationships.
The Healing Collective
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCMHC, LCAS
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28226 (Online Only)
Our mission is to walk alongside as you reclaim your power, heal the origin of your pain, and step out of those repetitive cycles that are no longer serving you. Healing is about rediscovering your true essence, embracing your beauty, and guiding you back to your truest and highest self. It's time to transform the pain into power, and paint your life with the vibrant hues of who YOU are. At The Healing Collective, we are women in recovery supporting highly successful and driven people struggling to find joy drowning in the demands of life. At The Healing Collective, we work with the whole person to heal and feel.
Our mission is to walk alongside as you reclaim your power, heal the origin of your pain, and step out of those repetitive cycles that are no longer serving you. Healing is about rediscovering your true essence, embracing your beauty, and guiding you back to your truest and highest self. It's time to transform the pain into power, and paint your life with the vibrant hues of who YOU are. At The Healing Collective, we are women in recovery supporting highly successful and driven people struggling to find joy drowning in the demands of life. At The Healing Collective, we work with the whole person to heal and feel.
Nicole Marino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28211
Clients often tell me they feel like something is missing or they know what the problem is but can't resolve it on their own. Most are beginning to recognize unhealthy patterns and can't quite understand the origin or how to change. They are distracting themselves from the real issues with self sabotaging behaviors such as overeating, overworking or excessive alcohol intake. Sometimes they just need help adjusting to life changes such as divorce, illness/health changes, partnering, retirement or becoming a parent. I treat a variety of issues/mental health diagnoses including weight management, binge eating disorder, compulsive overeating and bariatric surgery.
Clients often tell me they feel like something is missing or they know what the problem is but can't resolve it on their own. Most are beginning to recognize unhealthy patterns and can't quite understand the origin or how to change. They are distracting themselves from the real issues with self sabotaging behaviors such as overeating, overworking or excessive alcohol intake. Sometimes they just need help adjusting to life changes such as divorce, illness/health changes, partnering, retirement or becoming a parent. I treat a variety of issues/mental health diagnoses including weight management, binge eating disorder, compulsive overeating and bariatric surgery.
Lauren Morales
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28209 (Online Only)
Specifically chronic illness, cancer, military life, & young adulthood.
Do you feel like you are just going through the motions of your life? Maybe you can't relax and your thoughts go a mile a minute....or you feel distant and cut off from the people around you. You may even struggle with feeling numbed out or feeling everything all at once. You may identify as a people-pleaser, "control freak", or really struggle with your self-esteem. Chances are you've got chronic illness, pain, or your body just feels like your own worst enemy. If this resonates, I'd bet you are navigating a significant trauma or loss. I know first hand how hard it can be to reach out and find help; I am SO glad you are here.
Specifically chronic illness, cancer, military life, & young adulthood.
Do you feel like you are just going through the motions of your life? Maybe you can't relax and your thoughts go a mile a minute....or you feel distant and cut off from the people around you. You may even struggle with feeling numbed out or feeling everything all at once. You may identify as a people-pleaser, "control freak", or really struggle with your self-esteem. Chances are you've got chronic illness, pain, or your body just feels like your own worst enemy. If this resonates, I'd bet you are navigating a significant trauma or loss. I know first hand how hard it can be to reach out and find help; I am SO glad you are here.
Sean Dawson, LPA, LCAS is a Licensed Psychological Associate and Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist now serving patients at Avance Care SouthPark in Charlotte, NC. He obtained a Master of Arts degree in Psychology with a concentration in Substance Abuse Treatment Psychology from the University of North Carolina Wilmington. He has experience working with a wide range of mental health needs in both individual and group settings including depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use. He specializes in working with individuals experiencing chronic pain and chronic conditions.
Sean Dawson, LPA, LCAS is a Licensed Psychological Associate and Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist now serving patients at Avance Care SouthPark in Charlotte, NC. He obtained a Master of Arts degree in Psychology with a concentration in Substance Abuse Treatment Psychology from the University of North Carolina Wilmington. He has experience working with a wide range of mental health needs in both individual and group settings including depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use. He specializes in working with individuals experiencing chronic pain and chronic conditions.
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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.