Chronic Pain Therapists in Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Her areas of expertise include: personality disorder, anxiety and depression disorders, chronic pain, and perinatal mood disorders.
Tessa Basco earned her master’s degree in social work from the University of Akron in 2015. She is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with 10 years of experience in the field. Tessa specializes in treating the lifespan and has experience with people of all ages; with a specific focus on treating adolescents and young adults.
Her areas of expertise include: personality disorder, anxiety and depression disorders, chronic pain, and perinatal mood disorders.
Tessa Basco earned her master’s degree in social work from the University of Akron in 2015. She is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with 10 years of experience in the field. Tessa specializes in treating the lifespan and has experience with people of all ages; with a specific focus on treating adolescents and young adults.
Hi, welcome! I am so happy you’re here! My name is Casey, and I am a Licensed Social Worker. I have worked with a variety of populations throughout my career. I started off working with teens and adolescents who struggled with behavioral issues at home and in the school setting. I have since ventured into working with adults and older adults who suffer from chronic illnesses. Whether you suffer from a chronic illness, chronic pain, have dealt with depression and anxiety, or you just feel like life could be better I want to assist you in developing healthy coping skills in order to improve your quality of life.
Hi, welcome! I am so happy you’re here! My name is Casey, and I am a Licensed Social Worker. I have worked with a variety of populations throughout my career. I started off working with teens and adolescents who struggled with behavioral issues at home and in the school setting. I have since ventured into working with adults and older adults who suffer from chronic illnesses. Whether you suffer from a chronic illness, chronic pain, have dealt with depression and anxiety, or you just feel like life could be better I want to assist you in developing healthy coping skills in order to improve your quality of life.
Derek Stegner
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor , LPCC
Verified Verified
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44224 (Online Only)
I have many years of experience working with early childhood trauma and severe, persistent mental illness, varying from ages of 5 years to 70+. My goal is to empower and advocate for positive change within you, as the individual, and the system as a whole. The place that we will create together is a safe and judgement free space. I work through an Existential foundation, to help those I work with seek meaning and purpose, with skills built from experience with Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy, all within the context of a trauma-informed approach.
I have many years of experience working with early childhood trauma and severe, persistent mental illness, varying from ages of 5 years to 70+. My goal is to empower and advocate for positive change within you, as the individual, and the system as a whole. The place that we will create together is a safe and judgement free space. I work through an Existential foundation, to help those I work with seek meaning and purpose, with skills built from experience with Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy, all within the context of a trauma-informed approach.
Also, navigating the complexities of personality disorders, ADHD, grief, chronic illness, sleep/insomnia issues and the challenges of pregnancy are areas where I offer targeted support and provide a safe space for exploration and understanding.
My professional journey has been shaped by a commitment to providing compassionate support and understanding to individuals on their path to mental well-being. Within the realm of counseling, I specialize in various areas, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), LGBTQIA+ affirmative counseling, ADHD, substance abuse, personality disorders, grief, chronic illness, pregnancy, prenatal and postpartum care, sleep/insomnia management, trauma, and PTSD.
Also, navigating the complexities of personality disorders, ADHD, grief, chronic illness, sleep/insomnia issues and the challenges of pregnancy are areas where I offer targeted support and provide a safe space for exploration and understanding.
My professional journey has been shaped by a commitment to providing compassionate support and understanding to individuals on their path to mental well-being. Within the realm of counseling, I specialize in various areas, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), LGBTQIA+ affirmative counseling, ADHD, substance abuse, personality disorders, grief, chronic illness, pregnancy, prenatal and postpartum care, sleep/insomnia management, trauma, and PTSD.
You want to appear successful & like you have it “all together” but deep down are struggling to feel confident in who you are or cope with challenging experiences that have occurred in your life. Instead you just watch Star Wars, The Office, Friends, Big Bang, or any other things you've seen, done or played a million times. I get it. But you are ready to stop feeling numb and disassociating. You're ready to stop letting those intrusive negative thoughts dictate your life. You're ready to dig deep and change those "default settings" into something positive that you create.
You want to appear successful & like you have it “all together” but deep down are struggling to feel confident in who you are or cope with challenging experiences that have occurred in your life. Instead you just watch Star Wars, The Office, Friends, Big Bang, or any other things you've seen, done or played a million times. I get it. But you are ready to stop feeling numb and disassociating. You're ready to stop letting those intrusive negative thoughts dictate your life. You're ready to dig deep and change those "default settings" into something positive that you create.
I am an experienced therapist who is dedicated to working with adolescents through adults who are dealing with trauma, eating disorders, self-injury, mood disorders, and more. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Supervisor with a Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling. I have been working in this field since 2012 (as an intern), 2014 licensed. I am located at a private practice, currently seeing clients in office and telehealth. I have a dog named Nova that is with me every day. He's very loving and learning to read emotions on his journey to being a therapy dog.
I am an experienced therapist who is dedicated to working with adolescents through adults who are dealing with trauma, eating disorders, self-injury, mood disorders, and more. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Supervisor with a Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling. I have been working in this field since 2012 (as an intern), 2014 licensed. I am located at a private practice, currently seeing clients in office and telehealth. I have a dog named Nova that is with me every day. He's very loving and learning to read emotions on his journey to being a therapy dog.
We are a small private practice, established to grow a brand based on transparency in therapy, clinicians who are passionate about their jobs and ongoing interpersonal and professional growth. Our clinicians are trained to treat all mental health diagnoses. Contact us for help selecting which therapist may meet your personal needs including scheduling, insurance coverage, and unique styles.
We are a small private practice, established to grow a brand based on transparency in therapy, clinicians who are passionate about their jobs and ongoing interpersonal and professional growth. Our clinicians are trained to treat all mental health diagnoses. Contact us for help selecting which therapist may meet your personal needs including scheduling, insurance coverage, and unique styles.
Finding a compassionate and non-judgmental therapist is the first step to improve your quality of life and help you achieve outcomes that meet both present and future goals! I am an experienced Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Licensed Social Worker & Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor - with advanced professional training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Clinical Hypnosis, Gestalt Therapy, Mindfulness, Trauma Recovery & Addictions - providing specialized psycho-social assessment, substance abuse assessments & effective treatments: addictions (heroin, opioid, rx drugs, alcohol, DUI, smoking, gambling, compulsive disorders), mental health, bi-polar, trauma recovery, depression, anxiety, family/couples/divorce, personality, emotional & adjustment problems. Free phone consultation!
Finding a compassionate and non-judgmental therapist is the first step to improve your quality of life and help you achieve outcomes that meet both present and future goals! I am an experienced Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Licensed Social Worker & Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor - with advanced professional training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Clinical Hypnosis, Gestalt Therapy, Mindfulness, Trauma Recovery & Addictions - providing specialized psycho-social assessment, substance abuse assessments & effective treatments: addictions (heroin, opioid, rx drugs, alcohol, DUI, smoking, gambling, compulsive disorders), mental health, bi-polar, trauma recovery, depression, anxiety, family/couples/divorce, personality, emotional & adjustment problems. Free phone consultation!
I am a licensed professional clinical counselor available for individual as well as marital and family counseling. My background covers a diverse career scope which includes extensive experience in healing the wounded soul. I have been married for 31 years and have 2 children. My counseling orientation ranges from assisting you in exploring issues through Narrative Therapy or educational training through Cognitive Behavioral Techniques. Or for those who desire to explore deep emotional issues, I have been thoroughly trained in "Inner healing" techniques to aid in processing events to as deep a level as you desire to journey.
I am a licensed professional clinical counselor available for individual as well as marital and family counseling. My background covers a diverse career scope which includes extensive experience in healing the wounded soul. I have been married for 31 years and have 2 children. My counseling orientation ranges from assisting you in exploring issues through Narrative Therapy or educational training through Cognitive Behavioral Techniques. Or for those who desire to explore deep emotional issues, I have been thoroughly trained in "Inner healing" techniques to aid in processing events to as deep a level as you desire to journey.
Western Reserve Psychological Associates, Inc. is committed to providing the highest quality outpatient psychological services in order to help our clients cope with and find solutions to problems of daily living. Fully licensed and qualified mental health professionals will provide our services in a confidential, supportive and caring environment.
Western Reserve Psychological Associates, Inc. is committed to providing the highest quality outpatient psychological services in order to help our clients cope with and find solutions to problems of daily living. Fully licensed and qualified mental health professionals will provide our services in a confidential, supportive and caring environment.
I work with clients ranging from young adults to older, presenting with a variety of concerns such as depression, anxiety, trouble adjusting to life changes, relationship problems, trauma, LGBTQ+ issues and more. I approach counseling through a person-centered and holistic lens. With the use of empathic listening, validation, and a non-judgmental environment, I will facilitate your progress through self-growth and acceptance.
I work with clients ranging from young adults to older, presenting with a variety of concerns such as depression, anxiety, trouble adjusting to life changes, relationship problems, trauma, LGBTQ+ issues and more. I approach counseling through a person-centered and holistic lens. With the use of empathic listening, validation, and a non-judgmental environment, I will facilitate your progress through self-growth and acceptance.
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MBR & Associates
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC-S, LSW, PsyD, LCP, LPCC
Verified Verified
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
Thank you for visiting our page! Our mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy that empowers individuals to achieve emotional well-being, resilience, and personal growth, fostering a healthier and more connected community. Our therapists have certifications in CBT, CPT, PET, EMDR, DBT and more. From ADHD, eating disorders, spectrum disorders and couples therapy, our therapists have built their reputations on being action-oriented and solution-focused.
Thank you for visiting our page! Our mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy that empowers individuals to achieve emotional well-being, resilience, and personal growth, fostering a healthier and more connected community. Our therapists have certifications in CBT, CPT, PET, EMDR, DBT and more. From ADHD, eating disorders, spectrum disorders and couples therapy, our therapists have built their reputations on being action-oriented and solution-focused.
If you are at a place where you are experiencing some difficulties in life, you do not have to stay in that place. I offer a wide variety of knowledge, experience, compassion, and empathy into my time with others. I enjoy infusing my work with a lot of humor, and creativity, while embracing the holistic model of the mind/body connection.
If you are at a place where you are experiencing some difficulties in life, you do not have to stay in that place. I offer a wide variety of knowledge, experience, compassion, and empathy into my time with others. I enjoy infusing my work with a lot of humor, and creativity, while embracing the holistic model of the mind/body connection.
Brian Krum
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MFT-T
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
Currently only able to accept couples and families as new clients! Welcome! As a Marriage and Family Therapist serving the Barberton and Akron area, my priority is to guide you through challenges within a compassionate environment. I work with couples and families to help enhance your quality of life. With a deep commitment to couples and family counseling, my main focus as your therapist is to facilitate the processing of emotions and thoughts in a secure space, ensuring you leave our sessions feeling fulfilled. Embracing neurodiversity, I take pride in assisting clients as they navigate the complexities of life.
Currently only able to accept couples and families as new clients! Welcome! As a Marriage and Family Therapist serving the Barberton and Akron area, my priority is to guide you through challenges within a compassionate environment. I work with couples and families to help enhance your quality of life. With a deep commitment to couples and family counseling, my main focus as your therapist is to facilitate the processing of emotions and thoughts in a secure space, ensuring you leave our sessions feeling fulfilled. Embracing neurodiversity, I take pride in assisting clients as they navigate the complexities of life.
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Hi, welcome! I am so happy you’re here! My name is Casey, and I am a Licensed Social Worker. I have worked with a variety of populations throughout my career. I started off working with teens and adolescents who struggled with behavioral issues at home and in the school setting. I have since ventured into working with adults and older adults who suffer from chronic illnesses. Whether you suffer from a chronic illness, chronic pain, have dealt with depression and anxiety, or you just feel like life could be better I want to assist you in developing healthy coping skills in order to improve your quality of life.
Hi, welcome! I am so happy you’re here! My name is Casey, and I am a Licensed Social Worker. I have worked with a variety of populations throughout my career. I started off working with teens and adolescents who struggled with behavioral issues at home and in the school setting. I have since ventured into working with adults and older adults who suffer from chronic illnesses. Whether you suffer from a chronic illness, chronic pain, have dealt with depression and anxiety, or you just feel like life could be better I want to assist you in developing healthy coping skills in order to improve your quality of life.
Chronic illness is a journey unlike any other, and it can involve medical trauma, a grieving process, stress, frustration, anxiety, depression, coping with substance use, and more.
Hello! My name is Stephanie, and I believe that no matter how much we may want them to be, change and growth are not necessarily linear processes, especially during a healing journey. As someone with lived experiencing managing chronic pain and invisible illness, I recognize that these types of issues can pose unique challenges to our mental health, including anxiety, depression, stress, panic, guilt, shame, addiction, and trauma. They can cause stress on our self-confidence, autonomy, relationships, and more. I love supporting others who are navigating their mental and emotional health as they navigate chronic illness.
Chronic illness is a journey unlike any other, and it can involve medical trauma, a grieving process, stress, frustration, anxiety, depression, coping with substance use, and more.
Hello! My name is Stephanie, and I believe that no matter how much we may want them to be, change and growth are not necessarily linear processes, especially during a healing journey. As someone with lived experiencing managing chronic pain and invisible illness, I recognize that these types of issues can pose unique challenges to our mental health, including anxiety, depression, stress, panic, guilt, shame, addiction, and trauma. They can cause stress on our self-confidence, autonomy, relationships, and more. I love supporting others who are navigating their mental and emotional health as they navigate chronic illness.
Kassandra Johnston
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor , LPCC, LICDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Akron, OH 44303
Kassandra is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, as well as a Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor in the State of Ohio. She is a graduate of Grand Canyon University with a Masters of Science in Professional Counseling. Kassandra especially enjoys working with young adults experiencing mood disorders, ADHD, phase of life issues or those who are experiencing the impact of chronic illness in their daily lives. Kassandra also has experience working with couples- both traditional and polyamory- and individuals who align themselves with the LGBTQIA+ communities.
Kassandra is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, as well as a Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor in the State of Ohio. She is a graduate of Grand Canyon University with a Masters of Science in Professional Counseling. Kassandra especially enjoys working with young adults experiencing mood disorders, ADHD, phase of life issues or those who are experiencing the impact of chronic illness in their daily lives. Kassandra also has experience working with couples- both traditional and polyamory- and individuals who align themselves with the LGBTQIA+ communities.
Evolution Counseling and Yoga
Counselor, MA, LPCC-S, ERYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairlawn, OH 44333
It is human to have pain and suffer.
We are here to support you addressing issues, stresses, and hurts. Whether you are ready to heal hurt and trauma, looking to improve coping skills and symptoms, or create more self-compassion, we can help you unpack your issues, deal with them in a helpful way, and reach your goals. Our specialties include the diagnosis & treatment of trauma related disorders, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, personality disorders, adjustment disorders & grief. We offer diagnostic assessments and empirically based treatment. We can help you to engage in or re-engage fully in life, honoring your personal goals in your life and in counseling.
It is human to have pain and suffer.
We are here to support you addressing issues, stresses, and hurts. Whether you are ready to heal hurt and trauma, looking to improve coping skills and symptoms, or create more self-compassion, we can help you unpack your issues, deal with them in a helpful way, and reach your goals. Our specialties include the diagnosis & treatment of trauma related disorders, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, personality disorders, adjustment disorders & grief. We offer diagnostic assessments and empirically based treatment. We can help you to engage in or re-engage fully in life, honoring your personal goals in your life and in counseling.
I focus on concerns relative to grief, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, stress tolerance, chronic pain management, difficult relationships, self-esteem, parenting challenges, concerns of the aging, military issues, and trauma.
As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, I am committed to providing a safe environment where self-exploration and insight are achieved, to offering the support and empathy necessary for clients to resolve their own problems, and to enabling clients to empower themselves with confidence to reach their own self-defined goals and potentials.
I focus on concerns relative to grief, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, stress tolerance, chronic pain management, difficult relationships, self-esteem, parenting challenges, concerns of the aging, military issues, and trauma.
As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, I am committed to providing a safe environment where self-exploration and insight are achieved, to offering the support and empathy necessary for clients to resolve their own problems, and to enabling clients to empower themselves with confidence to reach their own self-defined goals and potentials.
I believe healing occurs when we are seen for who we are, when our stories are believed, and when our pain is heard by a compassionate witness in an environment that is safe. I believe that we have each been created with the innate capacity to heal our own pain. I would be honored to walk alongside you as you bravely discover this capacity within yourself. You are not your worst moments. You are a mosaic of all the beautiful parts inside of you. “We share our stories with those who have earned the right to hear them.” -Brene Brown
I believe healing occurs when we are seen for who we are, when our stories are believed, and when our pain is heard by a compassionate witness in an environment that is safe. I believe that we have each been created with the innate capacity to heal our own pain. I would be honored to walk alongside you as you bravely discover this capacity within yourself. You are not your worst moments. You are a mosaic of all the beautiful parts inside of you. “We share our stories with those who have earned the right to hear them.” -Brene Brown
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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.