Chronic Pain Therapists in Rocky River, OH

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Barbara Kappus Ward
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW, ERYT, CMHIMP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rocky River, OH 44116
Creating balance in mind, body and spirit is my personal and professional mission. I have been in the counseling field for over two decades. My experience has been very extensive from working with young children in a psychiatric setting to counseling the Geriatric population in hospital and nursing home settings to educating clients on integrative therapeutic approaches like yoga. Currently, my focus has been treating women issues, depression and anxiety issues, physical illness and traumas, parenting issues, cognitive impairment and life transitions. I prefer adults but have been skilled in working with children.
Creating balance in mind, body and spirit is my personal and professional mission. I have been in the counseling field for over two decades. My experience has been very extensive from working with young children in a psychiatric setting to counseling the Geriatric population in hospital and nursing home settings to educating clients on integrative therapeutic approaches like yoga. Currently, my focus has been treating women issues, depression and anxiety issues, physical illness and traumas, parenting issues, cognitive impairment and life transitions. I prefer adults but have been skilled in working with children.
(216) 242-1308 View (216) 242-1308
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Carla J Gilenko
Counselor, PCC-S
Verified Verified
Rocky River, OH 44116
My counseling focus includes depression, anxiety and grief resulting from death, divorce, chronic illness, suicide and other life changes.
I believe in the inherent wisdom that lies within each of us. Sometimes sadness, pain, anger, anxiety and discomfort can block us from that wisdom and we find ourselves stuck in our lives. My goal in helping my clients is to provide a safe environment within which we can work together to remove the blocks to joy, love, peace and happiness, furthering personal growth and healing. I truly believe that the answers we need lie within each of us. Part of my job is to help you sift through the layers to find the answer that is right for you.
My counseling focus includes depression, anxiety and grief resulting from death, divorce, chronic illness, suicide and other life changes.
I believe in the inherent wisdom that lies within each of us. Sometimes sadness, pain, anger, anxiety and discomfort can block us from that wisdom and we find ourselves stuck in our lives. My goal in helping my clients is to provide a safe environment within which we can work together to remove the blocks to joy, love, peace and happiness, furthering personal growth and healing. I truly believe that the answers we need lie within each of us. Part of my job is to help you sift through the layers to find the answer that is right for you.
(216) 415-6378 View (216) 415-6378
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Beth Tibbetts Williams
Counselor, MEd, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rocky River, OH 44116
Counseling can help with issues such as communication difficulties, marital/relationship concerns, life changes, stress/anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and behavioral problems. Clients come to me with an overall feeling that life could be better or more meaningful. I understand it can be challenging to reach out for help but remember that you are doing to make positive changes in your life! Please contact me and we can discuss your needs and decide together if I am the best option for you. My direct email is beth@fitmindcleveland.com or call me directly at 216-509-6511.
Counseling can help with issues such as communication difficulties, marital/relationship concerns, life changes, stress/anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and behavioral problems. Clients come to me with an overall feeling that life could be better or more meaningful. I understand it can be challenging to reach out for help but remember that you are doing to make positive changes in your life! Please contact me and we can discuss your needs and decide together if I am the best option for you. My direct email is beth@fitmindcleveland.com or call me directly at 216-509-6511.
(216) 672-5876 View (216) 672-5876
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Michaela Wyatt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Rocky River, OH 44116  (Online Only)
Life's challenges can often leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves. In our work together, my goal is to create a nurturing environment where you can reconnect with your inner strength and navigate your journey with renewed perspective and confidence.
Life's challenges can often leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves. In our work together, my goal is to create a nurturing environment where you can reconnect with your inner strength and navigate your journey with renewed perspective and confidence.
(216) 238-0954 View (216) 238-0954
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Sarah Lacy
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Rocky River, OH 44116
Hello, I am a trauma therapist as well as a life coach. My favorite approach to helping others to overcome trauma is with EMDR. For life coaching I like to help others stay on track to help meet their goals and become their ideal self. I have experience working with clients who wish to overcome symptoms from: addiction, dual diagnosis, domestic violence, teen dating violence, depression, anxiety, bipolar, sexual abuse/assault, trauma / PTSD, codependency, stressors, career guidance, grief, sleep disturbance, and life transitions. My goal is to work with each client and help them on their own journey of recovery.
Hello, I am a trauma therapist as well as a life coach. My favorite approach to helping others to overcome trauma is with EMDR. For life coaching I like to help others stay on track to help meet their goals and become their ideal self. I have experience working with clients who wish to overcome symptoms from: addiction, dual diagnosis, domestic violence, teen dating violence, depression, anxiety, bipolar, sexual abuse/assault, trauma / PTSD, codependency, stressors, career guidance, grief, sleep disturbance, and life transitions. My goal is to work with each client and help them on their own journey of recovery.
(440) 595-3774 View (440) 595-3774
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Mark Kaplafka
Counselor, LPCC-S, CHT, NCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Rocky River, OH 44116
It's my goal to help you find happiness again. I want to help you navigate and improve the difficulties and challenges you might be facing in your personal life and in your relationships. I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues to help people achieve their personal goals such as balance, peace of mind and happiness. My approach, as an integrative, heart centered therapist, draws from a diverse range of traditional and non-traditional tools and techniques. This allows us to tailor a specialized plan that meets your individual needs to work toward achieving results.
It's my goal to help you find happiness again. I want to help you navigate and improve the difficulties and challenges you might be facing in your personal life and in your relationships. I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues to help people achieve their personal goals such as balance, peace of mind and happiness. My approach, as an integrative, heart centered therapist, draws from a diverse range of traditional and non-traditional tools and techniques. This allows us to tailor a specialized plan that meets your individual needs to work toward achieving results.
(440) 336-8953 View (440) 336-8953
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Philip R Belzunce
Psychologist, PhD, IMFT, BCC, BCPP
Verified Verified
Rocky River, OH 44116
I specialize in individual and couples/family therapy and have licenses in psychology and couples and family therapy. My philosophy is to integrate the mind, body and spirit. I have extensive background, experience and knowledge in systemic, contextual, body, mind, spirit, diversity, and interconnections. I derive great satisfaction in serving my clients with a Higher Purpose and of facilitating individuals, couples, families and groups through transitions in their life journey and their transformations for growth, healing and well-being. From my many years of research and experience, I have co-authored a relationship guidebook, Eight Pathways of Healing Love: Your Journey of Transformation.
I specialize in individual and couples/family therapy and have licenses in psychology and couples and family therapy. My philosophy is to integrate the mind, body and spirit. I have extensive background, experience and knowledge in systemic, contextual, body, mind, spirit, diversity, and interconnections. I derive great satisfaction in serving my clients with a Higher Purpose and of facilitating individuals, couples, families and groups through transitions in their life journey and their transformations for growth, healing and well-being. From my many years of research and experience, I have co-authored a relationship guidebook, Eight Pathways of Healing Love: Your Journey of Transformation.
(440) 839-4358 x1 View (440) 839-4358 x1
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LifeStance Health
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Rocky River, OH 44116
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
(844) 671-0369 View (844) 671-0369
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Sara Hale
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rocky River, OH 44116  (Online Only)
I believe people are more than the sum of things that have happened to them or the challenges they face, and the core of my practice centers on collaborating with you in life's challenges. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can be yourself; a space where your own personal story, life experiences, values, and beliefs are accepted and valued.
I believe people are more than the sum of things that have happened to them or the challenges they face, and the core of my practice centers on collaborating with you in life's challenges. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can be yourself; a space where your own personal story, life experiences, values, and beliefs are accepted and valued.
(216) 284-0048 View (216) 284-0048
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Andrea Hudson
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Rocky River, OH 44116
Sometimes we just need our own space—a space to process, explore, and challenge ourselves to learn and grow from our situations. My goal is to help people develop new insight and understanding of their experiences and make changes that allow for a happier, healthier version of oneself. I place a lot of value on the therapeutic relationship—it has the power to help and heal. I strive to create a space where people feel safe and accepted, so they can dig deep and make change happen.
Sometimes we just need our own space—a space to process, explore, and challenge ourselves to learn and grow from our situations. My goal is to help people develop new insight and understanding of their experiences and make changes that allow for a happier, healthier version of oneself. I place a lot of value on the therapeutic relationship—it has the power to help and heal. I strive to create a space where people feel safe and accepted, so they can dig deep and make change happen.
(440) 271-5945 View (440) 271-5945
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Ellen F Casper
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Rocky River, OH 44116
Our clients are diverse, and range in age from 0 to 110. We serve all populations and a wide range of personal, couples, and family problems. Our practice is focussed upon each individual client's needs. We emphasize matching the client concerns with the specialty and expertise of one of our highly trained therapists. Client satisfaction and responsive service is our goal. We have high visibility in our community, are respected, well-known, long-established, and with high integrity.
Our clients are diverse, and range in age from 0 to 110. We serve all populations and a wide range of personal, couples, and family problems. Our practice is focussed upon each individual client's needs. We emphasize matching the client concerns with the specialty and expertise of one of our highly trained therapists. Client satisfaction and responsive service is our goal. We have high visibility in our community, are respected, well-known, long-established, and with high integrity.
(216) 365-8728 View (216) 365-8728
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Caleb Folkerts
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC-S, CCTP, CCFP, CMIP, CDBT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Rocky River, OH 44116  (Online Only)
Hope starts here! Caleb is a master of the therapeutic arts who skillfully guides his clients through the twists and turns of the human psyche. His compassionate and intuitive approach helps clients find clarity and empowerment as they navigate life's challenges. Caleb's ability to connect with clients on a deep level is truly remarkable, and his dedication to helping them achieve their goals is nothing short of inspiring. If you're looking for a therapist who can help you unlock your full potential, Caleb is your guy!
Hope starts here! Caleb is a master of the therapeutic arts who skillfully guides his clients through the twists and turns of the human psyche. His compassionate and intuitive approach helps clients find clarity and empowerment as they navigate life's challenges. Caleb's ability to connect with clients on a deep level is truly remarkable, and his dedication to helping them achieve their goals is nothing short of inspiring. If you're looking for a therapist who can help you unlock your full potential, Caleb is your guy!
(216) 367-5120 View (216) 367-5120
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Michael B Leach
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rocky River, OH 44116
It has been my privilege to help people develop lives that are deeply meaningful and emotionally satisfying. Psychotherapy is not a set of tricks or techniques. Rather, it is a personal relationship that affects people on a number of levels. Most of my clients come away from the process with some new practical skills and new, more adaptive ways of looking at life. They also hone their capacities to look at themselves, with more insight and greater self-understanding. Particularly rewarding for me has been my work with families, assisting them in healing from the wounds and fractures of divorce.
It has been my privilege to help people develop lives that are deeply meaningful and emotionally satisfying. Psychotherapy is not a set of tricks or techniques. Rather, it is a personal relationship that affects people on a number of levels. Most of my clients come away from the process with some new practical skills and new, more adaptive ways of looking at life. They also hone their capacities to look at themselves, with more insight and greater self-understanding. Particularly rewarding for me has been my work with families, assisting them in healing from the wounds and fractures of divorce.
(216) 452-2427 View (216) 452-2427
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Lana Amawi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSA, LISW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rocky River, OH 44116
Looking for a therapist to fulfill your needs is not an easy task when you are ready to face some difficult issues. Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed or needing direction with personal or professional relationships? I will help to teach you the necessary tools to healthier relationships, greater mental well-being, becoming more efficient at home and work and finally have a more positive outlook on the future. These tools are priceless and when used can demonstrate almost immediate results.
Looking for a therapist to fulfill your needs is not an easy task when you are ready to face some difficult issues. Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed or needing direction with personal or professional relationships? I will help to teach you the necessary tools to healthier relationships, greater mental well-being, becoming more efficient at home and work and finally have a more positive outlook on the future. These tools are priceless and when used can demonstrate almost immediate results.
(248) 302-1074 View (248) 302-1074
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Leslie Valentine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified Verified
Rocky River, OH 44116  (Online Only)
I enjoy working with people who have found it hard to be understood by others. Many people I've worked with are affected by poverty, discrimination, trauma, and mood or emotional difficulties.
I enjoy working with people who have found it hard to be understood by others. Many people I've worked with are affected by poverty, discrimination, trauma, and mood or emotional difficulties.
(440) 616-7810 View (440) 616-7810
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Catherine Kolleth
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Rocky River, OH 44116  (Online Only)
I have been in the profession for over 12 years, and in that time I have worked with a large variety of clients. I started working in a mental health residential treatment facility for adolescents, then worked in community health care, substance abuse residential treatment and private practice. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, addictions and LGBTQ+ hurdles. I have also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse heal and become healthier, as well as embrace the happiness in their lives.
I have been in the profession for over 12 years, and in that time I have worked with a large variety of clients. I started working in a mental health residential treatment facility for adolescents, then worked in community health care, substance abuse residential treatment and private practice. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, addictions and LGBTQ+ hurdles. I have also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse heal and become healthier, as well as embrace the happiness in their lives.
(216) 270-7654 View (216) 270-7654
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Recreating Dawn - Trauma Recovery & Art Therapy
Counselor, LPCC, ATR-BC, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rocky River, OH 44116
Perhaps you are realizing that old "stuff" is lingering in your life - and you really want to make lasting changes? Perhaps symptoms of Depression & Anxiety are running the show? Are recent events are affecting you or your child deeply? We get to help folks cope with life's challenges, like loss, stress, relational problems, and traumatic events. We're in this together. As Trauma Specialists and Art Therapists and EMDR therapists (some providers) we're poised to help you sort out your feelings and experiences in difficult times. (Joy is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor & Board Certified Art Therapist.)
Perhaps you are realizing that old "stuff" is lingering in your life - and you really want to make lasting changes? Perhaps symptoms of Depression & Anxiety are running the show? Are recent events are affecting you or your child deeply? We get to help folks cope with life's challenges, like loss, stress, relational problems, and traumatic events. We're in this together. As Trauma Specialists and Art Therapists and EMDR therapists (some providers) we're poised to help you sort out your feelings and experiences in difficult times. (Joy is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor & Board Certified Art Therapist.)
(216) 868-7039 View (216) 868-7039
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Faith Beddick
Counselor, MEd, LPCC
Verified Verified
Rocky River, OH 44116  (Online Only)
You deserve to live a life that allows you to be who you truly are and release what no longer serves you. As your therapist, I will support you in the process of self discovery. We will work collaboratively to choose goals and find ways that suit you best for achieving your goals. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or stress, there is hope.
You deserve to live a life that allows you to be who you truly are and release what no longer serves you. As your therapist, I will support you in the process of self discovery. We will work collaboratively to choose goals and find ways that suit you best for achieving your goals. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or stress, there is hope.
(216) 480-1957 View (216) 480-1957
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Yvette Goldurs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rocky River, OH 44116
Not accepting new clients
Change can be painful yet powerful when you are able to learn more about yourself and grow personally. I have 28 years experience in helping people to heal from grief & loss. I am a trained EMDR therapist, and have experience in many different areas: mood disorders, post-partum depression, anxiety and panic disorders, trauma, stress and anger management, childhood trauma, and adoption issues, as well as helping people cope with medical issues. Additionally, I am trained in IADC--this helps address the deep sadness of loss, with the possibility of experiencing a deeper connection and/or experience with the deceased.
Change can be painful yet powerful when you are able to learn more about yourself and grow personally. I have 28 years experience in helping people to heal from grief & loss. I am a trained EMDR therapist, and have experience in many different areas: mood disorders, post-partum depression, anxiety and panic disorders, trauma, stress and anger management, childhood trauma, and adoption issues, as well as helping people cope with medical issues. Additionally, I am trained in IADC--this helps address the deep sadness of loss, with the possibility of experiencing a deeper connection and/or experience with the deceased.
(216) 526-4208 View (216) 526-4208
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Jessica Sen
Counselor, MEd, MA, LPCC-S, CCMHC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Rocky River, OH 44116
Not accepting new clients
As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, I work with clients with a variety of concerns. Clients who work with me desire to grow and learn individually and interpersonally. I work with concerns from individual to professional to relational issues, including mental health concerns like anxiety, depression, and trauma. In addition, my background in special education allows me to address further parent-child and child-education issues, including those with special needs. I am also trained in EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing).
As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, I work with clients with a variety of concerns. Clients who work with me desire to grow and learn individually and interpersonally. I work with concerns from individual to professional to relational issues, including mental health concerns like anxiety, depression, and trauma. In addition, my background in special education allows me to address further parent-child and child-education issues, including those with special needs. I am also trained in EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing).
(216) 446-7883 View (216) 446-7883

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.