Chronic Pain Therapists in College Station, TX
As a two-time cancer survivor, the spouse of a chronic pain "thriver", and a marriage and family therapist, I can help you find hope, learn to feel understood by your medical providers - and family members - and grow to see life as more than just your health challenges.
Are you overwhelmed with your chronic pain, a chronic illness, or other health challenges and aren't sure if anyone understands your concerns? Do you feel like a burden to your family and friends? Consider getting an ally who can help you find hope and more effectively manage your situation.
As a two-time cancer survivor, the spouse of a chronic pain "thriver", and a marriage and family therapist, I can help you find hope, learn to feel understood by your medical providers - and family members - and grow to see life as more than just your health challenges.
Are you overwhelmed with your chronic pain, a chronic illness, or other health challenges and aren't sure if anyone understands your concerns? Do you feel like a burden to your family and friends? Consider getting an ally who can help you find hope and more effectively manage your situation.
When we are faced with difficult situations in life, we often find ourselves stuck in a spiral of negativity. Thoughts and feelings may cause us to experience deep pain, depression, regret, isolation, anxiety, embarrassment, and possibly lead to chronic physical illness. Being stuck can keep us from pursuing our goals, our purpose, and from being the person we were created to be. My goal is to meet you where you are, offering an authentic emotional connection focused on solutions and strategies that foster personal healing and desired change.
When we are faced with difficult situations in life, we often find ourselves stuck in a spiral of negativity. Thoughts and feelings may cause us to experience deep pain, depression, regret, isolation, anxiety, embarrassment, and possibly lead to chronic physical illness. Being stuck can keep us from pursuing our goals, our purpose, and from being the person we were created to be. My goal is to meet you where you are, offering an authentic emotional connection focused on solutions and strategies that foster personal healing and desired change.
Gregg Unterberger
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
College Station, TX 77845
As we move forward together I will compassionately help you discover what you really want and support you in making the changes that can ease your pain and can take you towards your dreams.
Having trouble sleeping? Stressed out, feeling numb, paralyzed or confused? Perhaps you find yourself stuck in the grip of an image of yourself from your childhood, an echo of unkind or absent parents. Many people come to me because they feel hopeless and can no longer find joy or meaning in their lives. Still others are haunted by traumatic events that they can't get out of their heads. Therapy is a powerful healing alliance between therapist and client. I work with and for you; you are the expert on you.
As we move forward together I will compassionately help you discover what you really want and support you in making the changes that can ease your pain and can take you towards your dreams.
Having trouble sleeping? Stressed out, feeling numb, paralyzed or confused? Perhaps you find yourself stuck in the grip of an image of yourself from your childhood, an echo of unkind or absent parents. Many people come to me because they feel hopeless and can no longer find joy or meaning in their lives. Still others are haunted by traumatic events that they can't get out of their heads. Therapy is a powerful healing alliance between therapist and client. I work with and for you; you are the expert on you.
Gretchen S Noble
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
College Station, TX 77845
Waitlist for new clients
Hello! Thank you for your interest in my psychology practice for children, adolescents, and young adults. Prior to moving to the Brazos Valley in 2015, I served as a pediatric psychologist in the departments of Pain Management and Psychiatry in a pediatric medical center. I specialize in working with individuals coping with chronic medical conditions and/or pain concerns, including: pediatric pain syndromes, recurrent headache, migraine, functional abdominal pain, irritable bowel syndrome, cancer, diabetes, organ transplantation, and other chronic or complex illnesses.
Hello! Thank you for your interest in my psychology practice for children, adolescents, and young adults. Prior to moving to the Brazos Valley in 2015, I served as a pediatric psychologist in the departments of Pain Management and Psychiatry in a pediatric medical center. I specialize in working with individuals coping with chronic medical conditions and/or pain concerns, including: pediatric pain syndromes, recurrent headache, migraine, functional abdominal pain, irritable bowel syndrome, cancer, diabetes, organ transplantation, and other chronic or complex illnesses.
These may include depression, anxiety, relationship issues, personality disorders, identity concerns, suicidal thoughts, stress, trauma, men's issues, chronic pain and many more.
Currently Accepting New Clients. I am an interpersonal process/person-centered therapist. I believe that many clients experience mental health concerns that are interpersonal in nature. This could include relationships with spouse/partner, family, siblings, co-workers, employers, God and/or SELF. Within relationships we experience our emotions and our therapeutic relationship becomes a tool for addressing these concerns. I tend to be a direct therapist and share my feelings, thoughts and reactions. I use a lot of metaphor and narrative in therapy and expect clients to come prepared to talk about things in therapy.
These may include depression, anxiety, relationship issues, personality disorders, identity concerns, suicidal thoughts, stress, trauma, men's issues, chronic pain and many more.
Currently Accepting New Clients. I am an interpersonal process/person-centered therapist. I believe that many clients experience mental health concerns that are interpersonal in nature. This could include relationships with spouse/partner, family, siblings, co-workers, employers, God and/or SELF. Within relationships we experience our emotions and our therapeutic relationship becomes a tool for addressing these concerns. I tend to be a direct therapist and share my feelings, thoughts and reactions. I use a lot of metaphor and narrative in therapy and expect clients to come prepared to talk about things in therapy.
Susan C Duncan
Licensed Professional Counselor, M S, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
College Station, TX 77845
Accepting New Clients- I have a process-oriented approach to counseling, and consider myself an interpersonal counselor. I work toward understanding how family of origin (and other impactful relationships) has played a part in the current and present relationships that exists in the client's world. Within therapy, I like to focus on the process of the relationship the client is having inside the session, which usually mirrors the relationships outside the session.
Accepting New Clients- I have a process-oriented approach to counseling, and consider myself an interpersonal counselor. I work toward understanding how family of origin (and other impactful relationships) has played a part in the current and present relationships that exists in the client's world. Within therapy, I like to focus on the process of the relationship the client is having inside the session, which usually mirrors the relationships outside the session.
Amy Elizabeth Sullivan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
College Station, TX 77845
You deserve to feel seen and heard. I want my office to be a safe space for you to process through whatever is going on in your life. I have extensive experience working with clients with trauma, anxiety, and body image concerns. I have also worked with many clients who are healing from abusive relationships. Being able to see my clients break out of the cycles they are stuck in and realize that they deserve better is one of the greatest gifts.
You deserve to feel seen and heard. I want my office to be a safe space for you to process through whatever is going on in your life. I have extensive experience working with clients with trauma, anxiety, and body image concerns. I have also worked with many clients who are healing from abusive relationships. Being able to see my clients break out of the cycles they are stuck in and realize that they deserve better is one of the greatest gifts.
Sherri Tasker
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A, MS
Verified Verified
College Station, TX 77845
As an LPC Associate, I'm here to support your journey toward peace, fulfillment, and happiness. Together, we'll navigate challenges like anxiety, depression, sadness, and anger. You have the power to shape and transform your own narrative. Our collaborative approach explores the influence of thoughts on your responses to life's ups and downs, finding practical solutions to enhance your life. Ready to embark on a meaningful transformation? Let's partner up and make positive change a reality for you!
As an LPC Associate, I'm here to support your journey toward peace, fulfillment, and happiness. Together, we'll navigate challenges like anxiety, depression, sadness, and anger. You have the power to shape and transform your own narrative. Our collaborative approach explores the influence of thoughts on your responses to life's ups and downs, finding practical solutions to enhance your life. Ready to embark on a meaningful transformation? Let's partner up and make positive change a reality for you!
Finding a therapist is often really difficult in the Brazos Valley. Oakwood Roots works to be responsive to new clients. With over 20 clinicians on staff, from students who offer low fee counseling to our associates and licensed clinicians with more experience and specializations, Roots wants to be here to help. We see kids, teens, college students, adults, couples, and families, and we regularly offer low-fee groups and workshops for folks that are looking to supplement their individual therapy or for folks who just want to grow a little with others from the community.
Finding a therapist is often really difficult in the Brazos Valley. Oakwood Roots works to be responsive to new clients. With over 20 clinicians on staff, from students who offer low fee counseling to our associates and licensed clinicians with more experience and specializations, Roots wants to be here to help. We see kids, teens, college students, adults, couples, and families, and we regularly offer low-fee groups and workshops for folks that are looking to supplement their individual therapy or for folks who just want to grow a little with others from the community.
Joseph E Mayberry (Addiction Treatment)
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCDC
Verified Verified
College Station, TX 77845
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).
Live Better IASIS Micro Current Neurofeedback
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, ICP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
College Station, TX 77840
Do you feel stuck? Stuck in the same patterns of thinking, the same unhealthy habits, the same feelings of worry, distraction, anxiety, and depression. Do you wish there was a natural, non-invasive solution that could help you regain control over your life? IASIS Micro Current Neurofeedback (MCN). MCN is a scientifically proven tool that allows your brain to create new patterns and responses to triggers and stressors. It's a transformative experience helping you reset your brain and regulate your nervous system. Works quickly so you feel better sooner. If you are ready to get unstuck than IASIS can help!
Do you feel stuck? Stuck in the same patterns of thinking, the same unhealthy habits, the same feelings of worry, distraction, anxiety, and depression. Do you wish there was a natural, non-invasive solution that could help you regain control over your life? IASIS Micro Current Neurofeedback (MCN). MCN is a scientifically proven tool that allows your brain to create new patterns and responses to triggers and stressors. It's a transformative experience helping you reset your brain and regulate your nervous system. Works quickly so you feel better sooner. If you are ready to get unstuck than IASIS can help!
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Shelly Coufal
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
College Station, TX 77845
“Life can take you where you least expect it to, and it can throw you for a loop. One of the hardest things to do, is to reach out and ask for help, but it is also the most courageous thing to do. As a therapist, I work collaboratively with people to develop a life plan that will promote their life satisfaction. I believe each individual is unique and it is important to develop a safe therapeutic relationship to work together on your desired life goals" Shelly Coufal, MA, LPC, NCC
“Life can take you where you least expect it to, and it can throw you for a loop. One of the hardest things to do, is to reach out and ask for help, but it is also the most courageous thing to do. As a therapist, I work collaboratively with people to develop a life plan that will promote their life satisfaction. I believe each individual is unique and it is important to develop a safe therapeutic relationship to work together on your desired life goals" Shelly Coufal, MA, LPC, NCC
College Station Christian Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
College Station, TX 77845
CSCC's approach to counseling is one that first emphasizes the critical need we all have for our stories to be heard and known. Moving from intellectually sharing the details of our lives to building a sense of knowing one another and being together in the context of relationship is a process for which we rarely make time, but it is the crucible for change. In the context of confidentiality and safety, trust can be shared, hurts can be healed, paths can be explored, and life, in all of its complexity, can be celebrated.
CSCC's approach to counseling is one that first emphasizes the critical need we all have for our stories to be heard and known. Moving from intellectually sharing the details of our lives to building a sense of knowing one another and being together in the context of relationship is a process for which we rarely make time, but it is the crucible for change. In the context of confidentiality and safety, trust can be shared, hurts can be healed, paths can be explored, and life, in all of its complexity, can be celebrated.
Lisa Wright
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MAT, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
College Station, TX 77845 (Online Only)
I have been in practice for 20 years, and am the owner of Heart of Texas Therapy Services. While I work with many individuals struggling with depression and anxiety, I specialize in treating and helping people get free from obsessions and compulsions (OCD). I practice Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and am also trained in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Inference-based CBT (I-CBT) for the treatment of anxiety disorders, OCD, social anxiety and phobias. I also have specific experience working with those who are recovering from brain injury.
I have been in practice for 20 years, and am the owner of Heart of Texas Therapy Services. While I work with many individuals struggling with depression and anxiety, I specialize in treating and helping people get free from obsessions and compulsions (OCD). I practice Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and am also trained in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Inference-based CBT (I-CBT) for the treatment of anxiety disorders, OCD, social anxiety and phobias. I also have specific experience working with those who are recovering from brain injury.
Jamie Manning
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CAGCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
College Station, TX 77840
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in working with adults ages 18 to 65+ in addressing the following: grief, trauma, emotion regulation, and adjustment issues related to life changes and stressors across the lifespan. I welcome adults of all changes for both individual and couple's therapy, I utilize primarily cognitive-behavioral, trauma focused, and existential approaches, but will work to align my therapeutic approach with your specific needs and values. Since the therapeutic relationship is the strongest predictor of success in therapy, I will provide a warm, supportive, and collaborative space for you to explore and grow.
I specialize in working with adults ages 18 to 65+ in addressing the following: grief, trauma, emotion regulation, and adjustment issues related to life changes and stressors across the lifespan. I welcome adults of all changes for both individual and couple's therapy, I utilize primarily cognitive-behavioral, trauma focused, and existential approaches, but will work to align my therapeutic approach with your specific needs and values. Since the therapeutic relationship is the strongest predictor of success in therapy, I will provide a warm, supportive, and collaborative space for you to explore and grow.
Rebecca S. Wachsler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
College Station, TX 77845
Life can be challenging and at some point, those “challenges” can be a bit more than we know how to tackle on our own. Whether you are simply seeking a healthier lifestyle, focusing on managing relationships, or needing support to get through a life-altering crisis or traumatic event, therapy can help. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, bi-polar disorder, grief or any other issue, there is hope. You may feel hesitant at first to seek assistance, but once you do, you will feel more confident knowing you are taking the beginning steps to a better life and more improved you.
Life can be challenging and at some point, those “challenges” can be a bit more than we know how to tackle on our own. Whether you are simply seeking a healthier lifestyle, focusing on managing relationships, or needing support to get through a life-altering crisis or traumatic event, therapy can help. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, bi-polar disorder, grief or any other issue, there is hope. You may feel hesitant at first to seek assistance, but once you do, you will feel more confident knowing you are taking the beginning steps to a better life and more improved you.
Brooke Martin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
College Station, TX 77845 (Online Only)
You don't have to suffer in siIence anymore. In our fast changing world, finding balance can be difficult and may even seem impossible at times. Feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, and the thoughts of giving up make it hard to push forward when you have conflicting goals, objectives, and situations in your life. They can seem to happen all at once, and it feels like they are all demanding our energy, thoughts, and immediate choices in order to progress and change. Anxious or depressing thoughts and feelings accompany the trying times of life, and therapy can be a way to get yourself and/or your family up to optimal functioning.
You don't have to suffer in siIence anymore. In our fast changing world, finding balance can be difficult and may even seem impossible at times. Feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, and the thoughts of giving up make it hard to push forward when you have conflicting goals, objectives, and situations in your life. They can seem to happen all at once, and it feels like they are all demanding our energy, thoughts, and immediate choices in order to progress and change. Anxious or depressing thoughts and feelings accompany the trying times of life, and therapy can be a way to get yourself and/or your family up to optimal functioning.
Donna M. Hilbig
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, NCC, SEP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
College Station, TX 77840
Stress is a natural result of facing life's challenges and necessary for growth. Finding balance allows us to manage stress. With 34 years of experience working with children, adults, couples and families, I can help you and those you love navigate the journey of growth and self-discovery, develop and prioritize strategies for achieving your goals and find balance. I start by performing a solution-focused interview to identify and build upon your unique strengths and resources. I have faith in the perseverance of the human spirit, given the right amount of time, support and the necessary tools.
Stress is a natural result of facing life's challenges and necessary for growth. Finding balance allows us to manage stress. With 34 years of experience working with children, adults, couples and families, I can help you and those you love navigate the journey of growth and self-discovery, develop and prioritize strategies for achieving your goals and find balance. I start by performing a solution-focused interview to identify and build upon your unique strengths and resources. I have faith in the perseverance of the human spirit, given the right amount of time, support and the necessary tools.
Are you stressed out, depressed, confused, or in transition? Are you new to the university or the U.S.? Do you feel different from others? Do you believe you are not achieving your potential due to anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, or some other obstacle? In our work together I will help you connect with your strengths so that you can do what you do best. I work from a collaborative, solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral and integrative perspective. I pay close attention to social and cultural factors. I am pragmatic in my approach to help my clients reach their goals. I provide counseling in Mandarin Chinese and Taiwanese.
Are you stressed out, depressed, confused, or in transition? Are you new to the university or the U.S.? Do you feel different from others? Do you believe you are not achieving your potential due to anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, or some other obstacle? In our work together I will help you connect with your strengths so that you can do what you do best. I work from a collaborative, solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral and integrative perspective. I pay close attention to social and cultural factors. I am pragmatic in my approach to help my clients reach their goals. I provide counseling in Mandarin Chinese and Taiwanese.
Alyssa Reeves
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
College Station, TX 77840
Currently Accepting New Clients. I am an integrative, experiential, and holistic therapist. Each of my interventions have the focus of empowering you in whatever issues are arising. My trauma informed therapy style integrates beliefs about people and issues derived from my Christian faith as well as empowering principles from individual psychology.
Currently Accepting New Clients. I am an integrative, experiential, and holistic therapist. Each of my interventions have the focus of empowering you in whatever issues are arising. My trauma informed therapy style integrates beliefs about people and issues derived from my Christian faith as well as empowering principles from individual psychology.
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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.