Chronic Pain Therapists in Atascocita, TX
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Do you ever feel like you can make your own decisions, but from time to time you may need assistance and direction? Cheryl believes each person has the capacity to resolve their own issues but she can help when needed.
Do you ever feel like you can make your own decisions, but from time to time you may need assistance and direction? Cheryl believes each person has the capacity to resolve their own issues but she can help when needed.
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Hope Within Healing, Counseling Services, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Atascocita, TX 77346
My name is Jamie Shields. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor as well as a Licensed Chemical Dependence Counselor. My experience with children, teens and adults spans over two decades. I currently specialize in trauma, substance abuse, grief/loss, anxiety, mood disorders. Additionally, I am a Certified EMDR Therapist . I provide an eclectic approach to counseling with my patients by utilizing components of EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and/or Solution Focused Therapy for trauma, anxiety, substance abuse, mood disorders and other obstacles presented during counseling sessions.
My name is Jamie Shields. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor as well as a Licensed Chemical Dependence Counselor. My experience with children, teens and adults spans over two decades. I currently specialize in trauma, substance abuse, grief/loss, anxiety, mood disorders. Additionally, I am a Certified EMDR Therapist . I provide an eclectic approach to counseling with my patients by utilizing components of EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and/or Solution Focused Therapy for trauma, anxiety, substance abuse, mood disorders and other obstacles presented during counseling sessions.
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Rebecca Rosalez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Atascocita, TX 77346 (Online Only)
If you struggle with challenges related to trauma, are a part of a couple who is in need of support or an individual who struggles with anxiety, I am glad you are here! I am a trauma specialist utilizing EMDR (Certified Practitioner) and Somatic Experiencing (at the Advanced level). Together we will work together to reprocess your trauma to help you see and experience distressing images and memories in a new and less painful way.
If you struggle with challenges related to trauma, are a part of a couple who is in need of support or an individual who struggles with anxiety, I am glad you are here! I am a trauma specialist utilizing EMDR (Certified Practitioner) and Somatic Experiencing (at the Advanced level). Together we will work together to reprocess your trauma to help you see and experience distressing images and memories in a new and less painful way.
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I have worked with children and adults for 25+ years. In my practice, I provide an individualized written treatment plan to meet the client's needs. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). CBT focuses on changing an individual's thoughts in order to change his or her behavior and emotional state. It has been proven to be highly effective in many areas such as anxiety and depression. DBT is a modified form of CBT where clients are taught mindfulness (living in the moment), how to tolerate and cope with stress, regulate emotions and develop healthy interpersonal relationships.
I have worked with children and adults for 25+ years. In my practice, I provide an individualized written treatment plan to meet the client's needs. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). CBT focuses on changing an individual's thoughts in order to change his or her behavior and emotional state. It has been proven to be highly effective in many areas such as anxiety and depression. DBT is a modified form of CBT where clients are taught mindfulness (living in the moment), how to tolerate and cope with stress, regulate emotions and develop healthy interpersonal relationships.
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Mark B Kakos (Addiction Treatment)
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCDC
Verified Verified
Atascocita, TX 77346
Don't settle for a generic drug and alcohol therapist. You deserve help that actually helps you feel happy again. (And, that's in-network with your insurance).
Don't settle for a generic drug and alcohol therapist. You deserve help that actually helps you feel happy again. (And, that's in-network with your insurance).
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Being human means experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, transitions in life, grief, pain, even fear, uncertainty, trauma, and doubt at some point. We can go from living our lives to being overwhelmed by our experiences, which can bring shame, anger, frustration, or self-loathing. When faced with these issues, the overwhelming need for a safe, encouraging, supportive space and acquiring access to tools that will help us navigate and better understand our mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical selves becomes essential for getting unstuck and moving forward.
Being human means experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, transitions in life, grief, pain, even fear, uncertainty, trauma, and doubt at some point. We can go from living our lives to being overwhelmed by our experiences, which can bring shame, anger, frustration, or self-loathing. When faced with these issues, the overwhelming need for a safe, encouraging, supportive space and acquiring access to tools that will help us navigate and better understand our mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical selves becomes essential for getting unstuck and moving forward.
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Sydney Adams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Not Verified Not Verified
1 Endorsed
Kingwood, TX 77339
I work with those in their late teens through geriatrics in individual, marital or family therapy. I thoroughly assess each client and work with their own unique circumstances and strengths to address their issues, resolve presenting problems and accomplish goals. I specialize in the treatment of issues including: mental illness, phase of life, grief and loss, reconciliation, divorce, adjustment to medical or mental health diagnosis, occupational, spiritual, trauma, abuse and women’s issues. Beyond my education and professional experience, I draw from a myriad of personal life experiences that have made me a better therapist.
I work with those in their late teens through geriatrics in individual, marital or family therapy. I thoroughly assess each client and work with their own unique circumstances and strengths to address their issues, resolve presenting problems and accomplish goals. I specialize in the treatment of issues including: mental illness, phase of life, grief and loss, reconciliation, divorce, adjustment to medical or mental health diagnosis, occupational, spiritual, trauma, abuse and women’s issues. Beyond my education and professional experience, I draw from a myriad of personal life experiences that have made me a better therapist.
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Rachel Humphries
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kingwood, TX 77339 (Online Only)
My unique experience in medicine has given me an understanding of life changing chronic illness and injuries.
Are you suffering from chronic illness? You need a provider that understands the difficulty in dragging yourself through the doctor's appointments, repeated explanations of your symptoms, the long wait times for specialists and tests, and the struggle of having to find a new doctor because you aren't feeling heard. You are trying to create a balance between living your life and managing your symptoms. You need someone who believes you and understands what you are going through. You need a therapist who knows how the system works and can walk with you through this part of life.
My unique experience in medicine has given me an understanding of life changing chronic illness and injuries.
Are you suffering from chronic illness? You need a provider that understands the difficulty in dragging yourself through the doctor's appointments, repeated explanations of your symptoms, the long wait times for specialists and tests, and the struggle of having to find a new doctor because you aren't feeling heard. You are trying to create a balance between living your life and managing your symptoms. You need someone who believes you and understands what you are going through. You need a therapist who knows how the system works and can walk with you through this part of life.
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Kingwood Counseling Center, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kingwood, TX 77339
Kingwood Counseling Center is a group of Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, each with unique specializations to meet the needs of the community. We provide psychotherapy and counseling services to children, teens, adults and couples. You may be having difficulty in one or more relationships, struggling with the phase of life you're currently in, having difficulty achieving your life goals, grieving, or struggling to adjust to a significant change in your life. You may have a child with behavioral or academic issues. We have a therapist available to help.
Kingwood Counseling Center is a group of Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, each with unique specializations to meet the needs of the community. We provide psychotherapy and counseling services to children, teens, adults and couples. You may be having difficulty in one or more relationships, struggling with the phase of life you're currently in, having difficulty achieving your life goals, grieving, or struggling to adjust to a significant change in your life. You may have a child with behavioral or academic issues. We have a therapist available to help.
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Are you hopeless, overwhelmed, angry, irritable,or have difficulty accomplishing your goals? Do you feel as if something is holding you back from experiencing happiness? Are you struggling with life span transitional stages such as going to college, getting married, separated, or divorced? Are changes in your family affecting you? Do you struggle with memory problems, had a recent head injury, or another neurological problem such as a stroke or seizure? If any of these describe you, I can help.
Are you hopeless, overwhelmed, angry, irritable,or have difficulty accomplishing your goals? Do you feel as if something is holding you back from experiencing happiness? Are you struggling with life span transitional stages such as going to college, getting married, separated, or divorced? Are changes in your family affecting you? Do you struggle with memory problems, had a recent head injury, or another neurological problem such as a stroke or seizure? If any of these describe you, I can help.
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Lauren Nichols
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC A
Verified Verified
Kingwood, TX 77339
Clients often come to me because they feel enslaved to their thoughts. Sometimes they find themselves spending 3-8 hours a day obsessing over fears such as losing loved ones, hurting friends, or acting on unwanted impulses. They want to learn how to be free from having to perform certain rituals or mentally track and replay experiences in order to "neutralize" or prevent some perceived threat. I can help you get there through the gold standard of treatment: CBT and ERP! Listening, caring, and advocating for others is my priority. I am a Christian and live to be an instrument of Jesus' mercy, no matter where you are in your faith.
Clients often come to me because they feel enslaved to their thoughts. Sometimes they find themselves spending 3-8 hours a day obsessing over fears such as losing loved ones, hurting friends, or acting on unwanted impulses. They want to learn how to be free from having to perform certain rituals or mentally track and replay experiences in order to "neutralize" or prevent some perceived threat. I can help you get there through the gold standard of treatment: CBT and ERP! Listening, caring, and advocating for others is my priority. I am a Christian and live to be an instrument of Jesus' mercy, no matter where you are in your faith.
![Photo of Lynn Reasoner, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/2d5e3b9b-b203-406f-b63b-cbb550be2163/3/320x400.jpeg)
Do you feel "STUCK", OVERWHELMED,BLUE or FRUSTRATED? Maybe it seems like NO ONE UNDERSTANDS how you feel. Do you
keep repeating the same mistakes in relationships? My clients gain personal insight,higher
self esteem and more self confidence.
They learn effective communication
skills. In addition, clients begin to understand "gender issues" that is
how men and women are different!
Importantly, client's learn to recognize the differences between healthy and unhealthy relationships.
With these positive life changes,clients
can look forward to a brighter future
which includes being in healthier, happier relationships.
Do you feel "STUCK", OVERWHELMED,BLUE or FRUSTRATED? Maybe it seems like NO ONE UNDERSTANDS how you feel. Do you
keep repeating the same mistakes in relationships? My clients gain personal insight,higher
self esteem and more self confidence.
They learn effective communication
skills. In addition, clients begin to understand "gender issues" that is
how men and women are different!
Importantly, client's learn to recognize the differences between healthy and unhealthy relationships.
With these positive life changes,clients
can look forward to a brighter future
which includes being in healthier, happier relationships.
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Harding & Associates, Psychotherapy & Evaluation
Psychologist, PhD, LSSP
Verified Verified
Kingwood, TX 77339
At Harding & Associates, we have 2 very capable, caring therapists who are experienced in working with people of all ages with a wide variety of presenting concerns. We help people discover long-lasting solutions that work for them. Identifying unhelpful thoughts and coping mechanisms and working to change them can create relief. Parenting & family sessions are usually necessary for children and adolescents. We look forward to helping you build a more comfortable life for yourself and your family.
At Harding & Associates, we have 2 very capable, caring therapists who are experienced in working with people of all ages with a wide variety of presenting concerns. We help people discover long-lasting solutions that work for them. Identifying unhelpful thoughts and coping mechanisms and working to change them can create relief. Parenting & family sessions are usually necessary for children and adolescents. We look forward to helping you build a more comfortable life for yourself and your family.
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Aloha – I’m Tanya Kort! I was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. I’m a Licensed Psychologist and I hold licenses in Texas and Florida. I believe that the messages we send ourselves have the power to impact behavior and trigger automatic responses. For me, therapy is often about helping individuals take back any power they have given away. When I’m not practicing therapy, I enjoy reading, auto-crossing, traveling and dancing the hula. I started off teaching students with dyslexia and comorbid learning disabilities in Hawaii for 7½ years. I went on to be the Principal of the Dyslexia Association of Singapore for 2 years.
Aloha – I’m Tanya Kort! I was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. I’m a Licensed Psychologist and I hold licenses in Texas and Florida. I believe that the messages we send ourselves have the power to impact behavior and trigger automatic responses. For me, therapy is often about helping individuals take back any power they have given away. When I’m not practicing therapy, I enjoy reading, auto-crossing, traveling and dancing the hula. I started off teaching students with dyslexia and comorbid learning disabilities in Hawaii for 7½ years. I went on to be the Principal of the Dyslexia Association of Singapore for 2 years.
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Melissa Ibanez
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MEd, LPC-A, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kingwood, TX 77339 (Online Only)
I am a compassionate and experienced Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate, specializing in addiction, trauma, and co-occurring mental health disorders. I hold an M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Houston, supplemented by an MBA from the University of Houston Downtown. With six years as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, I have developed expertise in Motivational Interviewing, CBT, ACT, and DBT, working with individuals affected by trauma, grief, legal issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, low self-esteem, depression, and anxiety.
I am a compassionate and experienced Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate, specializing in addiction, trauma, and co-occurring mental health disorders. I hold an M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Houston, supplemented by an MBA from the University of Houston Downtown. With six years as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, I have developed expertise in Motivational Interviewing, CBT, ACT, and DBT, working with individuals affected by trauma, grief, legal issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, low self-esteem, depression, and anxiety.
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Cherish Marie Brooks
Psychological Associate, MA, LPA, IP
Verified Verified
Humble, TX 77346 (Online Only)
Brooks Psychology: Women's Wellness. The foundation of my therapeutic approach is a combination between Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy with an implementation of Creative Arts. My sessions are forward focused in which the treatment plan is focused on areas of growth. With that said every treatment plan created is personalized for the individual based on their needs, wants and symptoms, but is catered to female oriented issues. Therefore, additional therapies are at times added to treatment I offer only VIRTUAL services for therapy. Appointments can be scheduled online- brookspsychology.org.
Brooks Psychology: Women's Wellness. The foundation of my therapeutic approach is a combination between Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy with an implementation of Creative Arts. My sessions are forward focused in which the treatment plan is focused on areas of growth. With that said every treatment plan created is personalized for the individual based on their needs, wants and symptoms, but is catered to female oriented issues. Therefore, additional therapies are at times added to treatment I offer only VIRTUAL services for therapy. Appointments can be scheduled online- brookspsychology.org.
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Hello, my name is Delora Evans LPC-S, LCDC. I have been in the therapy/counseling field for over 20 years. I believe that people may sometimes need help in many areas of their lives, therefore I treat them with a person-centered, wholistic approach, with a person-centered approach, the therapist treats the whole person and is instrumental to the changes of the client but is not directly responsible for any change. One of my biggest strengths is that I have an enthusiastic and motivating personality. I am empathetic, compassionate, and humanistic in my approach to helping.
Hello, my name is Delora Evans LPC-S, LCDC. I have been in the therapy/counseling field for over 20 years. I believe that people may sometimes need help in many areas of their lives, therefore I treat them with a person-centered, wholistic approach, with a person-centered approach, the therapist treats the whole person and is instrumental to the changes of the client but is not directly responsible for any change. One of my biggest strengths is that I have an enthusiastic and motivating personality. I am empathetic, compassionate, and humanistic in my approach to helping.
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Dr. Anita Vincent
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, DMin, MBA, MA, LCDC, ADC,CS
Verified Verified
Humble, TX 77338
Are you having trouble coping with a particular problem, feeling, or an issue? Are you struggling to overcome a compulsion or addiction that's negatively impacting your mental or physical health? I Specialize In the Assessment And Treatment Of Alcohol And Drug-Related Dependencies Including Co-Dependency. I take an individualized approach to treatment and work to understand your hopes, fears, and thought processes.
Are you having trouble coping with a particular problem, feeling, or an issue? Are you struggling to overcome a compulsion or addiction that's negatively impacting your mental or physical health? I Specialize In the Assessment And Treatment Of Alcohol And Drug-Related Dependencies Including Co-Dependency. I take an individualized approach to treatment and work to understand your hopes, fears, and thought processes.
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Catherine “Kate” Daley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kingwood, TX 77339
Connection is truly the foundation of the therapeutic relationship that results in the best outcomes for the client. Is it the ONLY thing that affects these outcomes? Of course not! What you do, as the client, outside of therapy has a larger effect. However, making this connection with a clinician who can hear you and the issues you would like to work on is an important step in making whatever changes you would like to see take place in your life. How do we ensure a good connection? Well, we can't force it. We can, however, take the time first to investigate it over a free, 15 minute phone conversation. If we meet, after we meet,
Connection is truly the foundation of the therapeutic relationship that results in the best outcomes for the client. Is it the ONLY thing that affects these outcomes? Of course not! What you do, as the client, outside of therapy has a larger effect. However, making this connection with a clinician who can hear you and the issues you would like to work on is an important step in making whatever changes you would like to see take place in your life. How do we ensure a good connection? Well, we can't force it. We can, however, take the time first to investigate it over a free, 15 minute phone conversation. If we meet, after we meet,
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Kristin Elizabeth Malaer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Porter, TX 77365 (Online Only)
As a therapist, I believe in meeting my clients exactly where they are in their journey towards healing and growth. My approach is rooted in honesty, empathy, and a commitment to tailoring treatment to each individual's specific needs. While I value compassion and understanding, I also believe in the power of honesty and directness. At times, this might mean gently challenging you to explore uncomfortable truths or guiding you towards difficult but necessary insights. My aim is always to empower you to confront obstacles, foster resilience, and move towards a more fulfilling life. Therapy is a journey and I serve as your tour guide.
As a therapist, I believe in meeting my clients exactly where they are in their journey towards healing and growth. My approach is rooted in honesty, empathy, and a commitment to tailoring treatment to each individual's specific needs. While I value compassion and understanding, I also believe in the power of honesty and directness. At times, this might mean gently challenging you to explore uncomfortable truths or guiding you towards difficult but necessary insights. My aim is always to empower you to confront obstacles, foster resilience, and move towards a more fulfilling life. Therapy is a journey and I serve as your tour guide.
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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.