Chronic Pain Therapists in Knoxville, TN
I'll give you specific techniques to help you break the pain cycle and overcome your symptoms.
Nothing touches the pain that you feel in your body. You have tried it all: cortisone injections, surgery, MRI’s, X-Rays, physical therapy, doctors, acupuncture, massage, and medications. None of it has alleviated the pain. Hopelessness has set in. Every second of the day has become about how to escape the pain. Depression increases from what you can’t do anymore because of the pain. Anxiety spikes as you can’t figure out how to make it better or go away. You watch your movements like a hawk to make sure you don’t make it any worse. You are at your wits end. In spite of it all, there is hope.
I'll give you specific techniques to help you break the pain cycle and overcome your symptoms.
Nothing touches the pain that you feel in your body. You have tried it all: cortisone injections, surgery, MRI’s, X-Rays, physical therapy, doctors, acupuncture, massage, and medications. None of it has alleviated the pain. Hopelessness has set in. Every second of the day has become about how to escape the pain. Depression increases from what you can’t do anymore because of the pain. Anxiety spikes as you can’t figure out how to make it better or go away. You watch your movements like a hawk to make sure you don’t make it any worse. You are at your wits end. In spite of it all, there is hope.
Bob Coates
Counselor, MDiv, LMFT-TN, LPC, TN-VA, LMHC-Fl
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37912 (Online Only)
I am committed to assist my client's personal growth and healing, and improving their relationship with their family members and physicians, especially with behavioral pain management, PTSD, or substance abuse struggles.
I radiate empathy towards the personal challenges of suffering, be it physical, spiritual, or psychological. I also strive to assist your loved ones in comprehending the difficulties and possibilities in your life. With my background in collaborative care within the medical field, I can coordinate your treatment alongside your physician, should you wish. Moreover, I possess a deep understanding of executive professionals, recovering healthcare practitioners, attorneys, and judges. Many patients consistently express how therapy has granted them a renewed sense of consciousness, eradicating feelings of isolation and disconnection.
I am committed to assist my client's personal growth and healing, and improving their relationship with their family members and physicians, especially with behavioral pain management, PTSD, or substance abuse struggles.
I radiate empathy towards the personal challenges of suffering, be it physical, spiritual, or psychological. I also strive to assist your loved ones in comprehending the difficulties and possibilities in your life. With my background in collaborative care within the medical field, I can coordinate your treatment alongside your physician, should you wish. Moreover, I possess a deep understanding of executive professionals, recovering healthcare practitioners, attorneys, and judges. Many patients consistently express how therapy has granted them a renewed sense of consciousness, eradicating feelings of isolation and disconnection.
Now accepting new clients! Do you want to deepen your existing relationships? Are you afraid to share your feelings with your loved ones? Do recent events leave you scared of the future? Do you want to reduce your anxiety and depression, and improve the lives of your family, children or community? A satisfying relationship could be the key to your mental and physical health. If you identify as a black sheep, creative, caregiver, helpless romantic, highly sensitive person, hippie, living with chronic pain or illness, people-pleaser, or perfectionist you will benefit most from a relational approach to therapy.
Now accepting new clients! Do you want to deepen your existing relationships? Are you afraid to share your feelings with your loved ones? Do recent events leave you scared of the future? Do you want to reduce your anxiety and depression, and improve the lives of your family, children or community? A satisfying relationship could be the key to your mental and physical health. If you identify as a black sheep, creative, caregiver, helpless romantic, highly sensitive person, hippie, living with chronic pain or illness, people-pleaser, or perfectionist you will benefit most from a relational approach to therapy.
Within Holistic Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37918
That isn’t to say that this journey will always be easy, you will have to work at it and learn how to feel pain in order to overcome it, but you can and we are here to support and guide you along the way.
At Within Holistic Counseling, we believe in getting to the root of the problem. Traditional talk therapy has been proven highly effective, so we combine this with meditation based therapy and somatic psychology to make it even better. To create lasting change in your life, you need to understand where your feelings are coming from. We are clinically trained in psychological techniques as well as, having specialized training in mindfulness meditation and the ability to create a holistic framework that will assist you in getting to the root of your patterns to heal and change them. Your work will be tailored individually for you.
That isn’t to say that this journey will always be easy, you will have to work at it and learn how to feel pain in order to overcome it, but you can and we are here to support and guide you along the way.
At Within Holistic Counseling, we believe in getting to the root of the problem. Traditional talk therapy has been proven highly effective, so we combine this with meditation based therapy and somatic psychology to make it even better. To create lasting change in your life, you need to understand where your feelings are coming from. We are clinically trained in psychological techniques as well as, having specialized training in mindfulness meditation and the ability to create a holistic framework that will assist you in getting to the root of your patterns to heal and change them. Your work will be tailored individually for you.
Wendy Bradley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37923 (Online Only)
I take a whole-person approach to therapy, focusing on the mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical aspects that impact overall well-being. I work with people to align their values and behavior while increasing their capacity to manage the situations or conditions that they are experiencing. I have experience with working with couples, and families, anxiety, stress, depression, chronic pain, changing health behaviors, substance abuse, and managing life stages. Life is an adventure and every person has their own unique story and path forward.
I take a whole-person approach to therapy, focusing on the mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical aspects that impact overall well-being. I work with people to align their values and behavior while increasing their capacity to manage the situations or conditions that they are experiencing. I have experience with working with couples, and families, anxiety, stress, depression, chronic pain, changing health behaviors, substance abuse, and managing life stages. Life is an adventure and every person has their own unique story and path forward.
Alena Porter
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37902 (Online Only)
Sex is a normal, necessary part of human existence yet many people experience problems with sex including pain, lack of desire, or an inability to reach orgasm. Have you been avoiding talking to a sex therapist because you are afraid they’ll judge you? I will never judge you. Nothing you say is going to shock me, scare me, or make me stop working with you. Some people need a safe place to explore their sexual or gender identity. If you have been waiting for someone to be able to help you understand sexual thoughts, behaviors, and preferences then email me today
Sex is a normal, necessary part of human existence yet many people experience problems with sex including pain, lack of desire, or an inability to reach orgasm. Have you been avoiding talking to a sex therapist because you are afraid they’ll judge you? I will never judge you. Nothing you say is going to shock me, scare me, or make me stop working with you. Some people need a safe place to explore their sexual or gender identity. If you have been waiting for someone to be able to help you understand sexual thoughts, behaviors, and preferences then email me today
Beverly Cohron McManus
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, MHSP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37901 (Online Only)
Feeling overwhelmed? Stressed about communication difficulties and your relationship stress? Does life seem out of control? Take the first step toward hope today! My practice offers a unique, faith-based atmosphere, providing a refuge and healing space for you and your relationships. I offer counseling for individuals, couples, and families, addressing issues such as depression, motivation, infertility, anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, abandonment, abuse, communication problems, grief, and more. I look forward to meeting you and helping you find hope in your pain!
Feeling overwhelmed? Stressed about communication difficulties and your relationship stress? Does life seem out of control? Take the first step toward hope today! My practice offers a unique, faith-based atmosphere, providing a refuge and healing space for you and your relationships. I offer counseling for individuals, couples, and families, addressing issues such as depression, motivation, infertility, anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, abandonment, abuse, communication problems, grief, and more. I look forward to meeting you and helping you find hope in your pain!
Sara Jane Tinker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR, SEP®
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37932 (Online Only)
Want restored self-worth, healthy patterns to get needs met, and a loving, authentic relationship? Desire more friends? Less over-thinking, over-reacting? Life in the present moment? Peace? End worry? I combine Somatic Experiencing, Attachment Work, & EMDR to help heal broken hearts & childhood wounds; or specific needs for recovery from stress, trauma, accidents, illness, assault, chronic pain, betrayal, loss, infidelity, or breakups; easing symptoms such as anxiety, depression, mood swings, PTSD & Complex Trauma, or addictive behaviors. I work with couples, individuals, & the range of personality and mood disorders.
Want restored self-worth, healthy patterns to get needs met, and a loving, authentic relationship? Desire more friends? Less over-thinking, over-reacting? Life in the present moment? Peace? End worry? I combine Somatic Experiencing, Attachment Work, & EMDR to help heal broken hearts & childhood wounds; or specific needs for recovery from stress, trauma, accidents, illness, assault, chronic pain, betrayal, loss, infidelity, or breakups; easing symptoms such as anxiety, depression, mood swings, PTSD & Complex Trauma, or addictive behaviors. I work with couples, individuals, & the range of personality and mood disorders.
Katy Hurst Counseling & Associates
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37901
Are you tired of constantly trying to heal? Does it feel like other people got a handbook on how to handle emotions, relationships, and work-life balance, but you were left off the list? At this point, you may even have a laundry list of diagnoses - Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, Autism, disordered eating, chronic pain - but you struggle to find success through traditional therapy. If this is you, we need to chat!
Are you tired of constantly trying to heal? Does it feel like other people got a handbook on how to handle emotions, relationships, and work-life balance, but you were left off the list? At this point, you may even have a laundry list of diagnoses - Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, Autism, disordered eating, chronic pain - but you struggle to find success through traditional therapy. If this is you, we need to chat!
I offer proven therapies with a focus on health psychology and specialize in treating PTSD/trauma, all forms of addiction, anxiety, phobias, illness anxiety, postpartum anxiety and depression, and insomnia.
Are you struggling with trauma, addiction, anxiety, or a phobia? As a Health Psychologist, I will help you heal and thrive by relying on proven psychological therapies. I firmly believe in each individual's capacity to overcome obstacles, particularly when provided with the right support to achieve their goals. Fostering a supportive relationship, I am committed to assisting you in alleviating suffering, recovering from past traumas, fostering positive neurological changes, and enhancing overall well-being. Collaboratively, we will delve into the core of your concerns and work towards creating a more fulfilling life.
I offer proven therapies with a focus on health psychology and specialize in treating PTSD/trauma, all forms of addiction, anxiety, phobias, illness anxiety, postpartum anxiety and depression, and insomnia.
Are you struggling with trauma, addiction, anxiety, or a phobia? As a Health Psychologist, I will help you heal and thrive by relying on proven psychological therapies. I firmly believe in each individual's capacity to overcome obstacles, particularly when provided with the right support to achieve their goals. Fostering a supportive relationship, I am committed to assisting you in alleviating suffering, recovering from past traumas, fostering positive neurological changes, and enhancing overall well-being. Collaboratively, we will delve into the core of your concerns and work towards creating a more fulfilling life.
Katie Fitzpatrick Camenzind
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37919
Waitlist for new clients
In times like these it can feel like you’re losing a lot: losing hope, losing sleep, losing control. But pain can be productive. Struggles can be opportunities to see what we're made of. They can also be the impetus to make changes we've been putting off, maybe out of fear that they would upset the balance we work so hard to maintain. Right now during this pandemic, it's hard to find one thing in our lives that hasn't changed and there are so many unknowns. It can be very difficult to persevere when you can't see the light at the end of the tunnel and when your usual outlets for support and coping are now limited.
In times like these it can feel like you’re losing a lot: losing hope, losing sleep, losing control. But pain can be productive. Struggles can be opportunities to see what we're made of. They can also be the impetus to make changes we've been putting off, maybe out of fear that they would upset the balance we work so hard to maintain. Right now during this pandemic, it's hard to find one thing in our lives that hasn't changed and there are so many unknowns. It can be very difficult to persevere when you can't see the light at the end of the tunnel and when your usual outlets for support and coping are now limited.
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Brittany A. Tipton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 18 years of experience and has expertise in areas of anxiety, grief, stress management, medical trauma and ADHD. Brittany has special interest in women's issues and the stress and trauma that can occur in medical, mental health and first responder professions. Brittany uses various therapeutic modalities including, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Multi-systemic Therapy (MST) and Acceptance and Integration Training (AAIT).
Brittany A. Tipton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 18 years of experience and has expertise in areas of anxiety, grief, stress management, medical trauma and ADHD. Brittany has special interest in women's issues and the stress and trauma that can occur in medical, mental health and first responder professions. Brittany uses various therapeutic modalities including, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Multi-systemic Therapy (MST) and Acceptance and Integration Training (AAIT).
I earned my PhD from the University of Tennessee, and am a licensed clinical psychologist. I have received specialized training in many areas, including evaluations, hypnosis, trauma recovery, depression, and anxiety, behavioral issues and family therapy. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families, and have specific training in the treatment of law enforcement officers and emergency responders. I do a great deal of work with families and children going through divorce. My therapeutic style is generally cognitive-behavioral, but varies from case to case depending on the needs of the client. I believe that everyone deserves to be heard and respected.
I earned my PhD from the University of Tennessee, and am a licensed clinical psychologist. I have received specialized training in many areas, including evaluations, hypnosis, trauma recovery, depression, and anxiety, behavioral issues and family therapy. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families, and have specific training in the treatment of law enforcement officers and emergency responders. I do a great deal of work with families and children going through divorce. My therapeutic style is generally cognitive-behavioral, but varies from case to case depending on the needs of the client. I believe that everyone deserves to be heard and respected.
Robin Watts is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Tennessee who has been practicing since 2021. She received her Master’s in Professional Counseling at Liberty University and completed her internship and practicum working in a private practice that allowed her to work with individuals that were experiencing personality disorders, as well as work with couples and families in supporting these individuals. Robin has worked in a variety of environments, including a prison, church, community, military, residential and partial hospitalization programs.
Robin Watts is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Tennessee who has been practicing since 2021. She received her Master’s in Professional Counseling at Liberty University and completed her internship and practicum working in a private practice that allowed her to work with individuals that were experiencing personality disorders, as well as work with couples and families in supporting these individuals. Robin has worked in a variety of environments, including a prison, church, community, military, residential and partial hospitalization programs.
Alexa Borrows
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37934 (Online Only)
My goal is to empower you to identify and overcome personal obstacles that are preventing you from getting the most out of life. I strive to create a warm, empathetic, understanding and, most importantly, collaborative environment. Working together, we will tackle life’s challenges—whether they may be problems of anxiety, self-esteem, or unhealthy patterns of behavior. I specialize in treating adults with anxiety, OCD, phobias, eating disorders, and life transitions. I also work with transgender individuals. My background is in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and my hope is to help you live a more meaningful life.
My goal is to empower you to identify and overcome personal obstacles that are preventing you from getting the most out of life. I strive to create a warm, empathetic, understanding and, most importantly, collaborative environment. Working together, we will tackle life’s challenges—whether they may be problems of anxiety, self-esteem, or unhealthy patterns of behavior. I specialize in treating adults with anxiety, OCD, phobias, eating disorders, and life transitions. I also work with transgender individuals. My background is in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and my hope is to help you live a more meaningful life.
After retiring from the military with over 21 years in service, I completed my undergraduate and graduate degrees in Social Work at the University of Tennessee Knoxville. I wanted to help others discover their own potential in living a fulfilling, joyful life. I believe in empowering the whole person through Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) and the connection of mind, body, and spirit.
After retiring from the military with over 21 years in service, I completed my undergraduate and graduate degrees in Social Work at the University of Tennessee Knoxville. I wanted to help others discover their own potential in living a fulfilling, joyful life. I believe in empowering the whole person through Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) and the connection of mind, body, and spirit.
Desiree Dawn Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37919
Waitlist for new clients
I want to help you compassionately change your relationship with your feelings, connect to your own values, recognize your own strengths, and live a rich and meaningful life. Your goals for emotional wellness are important, and I believe that everyone has the capacity to heal.
I want to help you compassionately change your relationship with your feelings, connect to your own values, recognize your own strengths, and live a rich and meaningful life. Your goals for emotional wellness are important, and I believe that everyone has the capacity to heal.
Trish is a Licensed Professional Counselor/Mental Health Service Provider who has been active in the mental health profession for over thirty-five years. She received her bachelor's degree in Music Therapy from Tennessee Tech and her master's degree in community counseling from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Trish practices from a bio-psycho-social-spiritual framework drawing heavily from Choice Theory Psychology, Gestalt Therapy, Polyvagal Theory (if you know, you know; if you don't, just ask), and Creative Arts Therapies.
Trish is a Licensed Professional Counselor/Mental Health Service Provider who has been active in the mental health profession for over thirty-five years. She received her bachelor's degree in Music Therapy from Tennessee Tech and her master's degree in community counseling from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Trish practices from a bio-psycho-social-spiritual framework drawing heavily from Choice Theory Psychology, Gestalt Therapy, Polyvagal Theory (if you know, you know; if you don't, just ask), and Creative Arts Therapies.
Lauren F Baker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MEd, MSSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37923 (Online Only)
As a trauma specialist working with both children and adults, I understand that traumatic experiences can profoundly impact individuals at any stage of life. My approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each age group while recognizing the interconnected nature of family trauma. My work with children focuses on restoring a sense of safety, developing healthy coping mechanisms, and addressing trauma-related behavioral issues. For adults, we'll work together to safely process traumatic memories, understand and overcome trauma symptoms, and improve interpersonal relationships.
As a trauma specialist working with both children and adults, I understand that traumatic experiences can profoundly impact individuals at any stage of life. My approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each age group while recognizing the interconnected nature of family trauma. My work with children focuses on restoring a sense of safety, developing healthy coping mechanisms, and addressing trauma-related behavioral issues. For adults, we'll work together to safely process traumatic memories, understand and overcome trauma symptoms, and improve interpersonal relationships.
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.
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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.