Chronic Pain Therapists in Pflugerville, TX
Kimberly Wilson
Marriage & Family Therapist, NMD, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pflugerville, TX 78660 (Online Only)
Imagine what life would be like if you were not bothered by intrusive thoughts, racing thoughts, anxious thoughts, obsessions, compulsions, or constant worry and panic. What would you do with that extra time? Imagine if your chronic pain or chronic illness was not on your mind all of the time. How would you feel? Imagine your relationships in a good place, thriving, and free of conflict. What would be different? Yes, all of it is possible.
Imagine what life would be like if you were not bothered by intrusive thoughts, racing thoughts, anxious thoughts, obsessions, compulsions, or constant worry and panic. What would you do with that extra time? Imagine if your chronic pain or chronic illness was not on your mind all of the time. How would you feel? Imagine your relationships in a good place, thriving, and free of conflict. What would be different? Yes, all of it is possible.
Emily Marie Schultz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pflugerville, TX 78660 (Online Only)
Are you finding yourself getting stuck in familiar, unhelpful patterns in your relationships? Is fear, anxiety, shame, or depression getting in the way of achieving your or your child’s goals? You are worthy and deserve to take time for yourself! You don’t have to navigate trauma, pain, anxiety or depression alone. Together, utilizing humor and compassion, we can explore ways your family system and past experiences shaped patterns of behavior that are now impacting your relationship with yourself and others. The time is now to honor yourself to get the help you need.
Are you finding yourself getting stuck in familiar, unhelpful patterns in your relationships? Is fear, anxiety, shame, or depression getting in the way of achieving your or your child’s goals? You are worthy and deserve to take time for yourself! You don’t have to navigate trauma, pain, anxiety or depression alone. Together, utilizing humor and compassion, we can explore ways your family system and past experiences shaped patterns of behavior that are now impacting your relationship with yourself and others. The time is now to honor yourself to get the help you need.
Cynthia Lee Shelton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pflugerville, TX 78660 (Online Only)
I bring my vast experience from being in the field for over 20 years. I am here for you. I know that seeing a therapist can be scary, but very rewarding. I believe that coming from a loving, caring place is part of the healing process. You matter. You are important. You deserve to be free from the emotional pain and struggle.
I bring my vast experience from being in the field for over 20 years. I am here for you. I know that seeing a therapist can be scary, but very rewarding. I believe that coming from a loving, caring place is part of the healing process. You matter. You are important. You deserve to be free from the emotional pain and struggle.
Kristen Pipes Supervised By Robert Gallegos Lpc-S
LPC Intern, MA, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pflugerville, TX 78660
Living life means dealing with transitions and coping with change. Sometimes this can be difficult, whether that is because we feel powerless in the midst of change or traumatic experiences continue to hold us back. Hi, I'm Kristen and I have a passion to empower my clients so that they recognize and utilize their own strengths and develop new skills to help reach their goals! Whether working through life circumstances or through mental illness, I hope to provide a safe environment to those seeking growth.
Living life means dealing with transitions and coping with change. Sometimes this can be difficult, whether that is because we feel powerless in the midst of change or traumatic experiences continue to hold us back. Hi, I'm Kristen and I have a passion to empower my clients so that they recognize and utilize their own strengths and develop new skills to help reach their goals! Whether working through life circumstances or through mental illness, I hope to provide a safe environment to those seeking growth.
Valeria R. Franco
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pflugerville, TX 78660
I have helped individuals adjust to major life changes such as grief and loss, depression, anxiety, adjusting to chronic illness, past trauma, burnout, and other issues individuals experience through life-span.
Seeking help can be overwhelming and takes courage to reach out; therefore, I welcome you to this experience. I have worked with individuals from different backgrounds and issues throughout their lifespan. If you currently need help with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and/or grief I hope my approach is a good match for your needs. I focus on helping individuals' strengths and skills that fit their worldview. I speak Spanish and I am culturally sensitive to diversity and complex issues that individuals experience throughout their lives. Please email me for consultation options.
I have helped individuals adjust to major life changes such as grief and loss, depression, anxiety, adjusting to chronic illness, past trauma, burnout, and other issues individuals experience through life-span.
Seeking help can be overwhelming and takes courage to reach out; therefore, I welcome you to this experience. I have worked with individuals from different backgrounds and issues throughout their lifespan. If you currently need help with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and/or grief I hope my approach is a good match for your needs. I focus on helping individuals' strengths and skills that fit their worldview. I speak Spanish and I am culturally sensitive to diversity and complex issues that individuals experience throughout their lives. Please email me for consultation options.
Ifeanyi Ezeh
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Pflugerville, TX 78660 (Online Only)
I am a licensed therapist with over 19 years of experience. I entered this field driven by witnessing friends struggle without adequate tools or support. Through my work, I've learned how to offer effective guidance to those facing similar difficulties. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, substance use, adjustment difficulty, identity development, trauma, suicidal/self-harm behaviors, relationship issues, religious and spirituality-related issues, aging, chronic pain, grief and loss, and major life transitions.
I am a licensed therapist with over 19 years of experience. I entered this field driven by witnessing friends struggle without adequate tools or support. Through my work, I've learned how to offer effective guidance to those facing similar difficulties. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, substance use, adjustment difficulty, identity development, trauma, suicidal/self-harm behaviors, relationship issues, religious and spirituality-related issues, aging, chronic pain, grief and loss, and major life transitions.
Bela K Quinn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LSSP, RYT200
Verified Verified
Pflugerville, TX 78660
We are not meant to figure everything out in life on our own. Sometimes we get lost, or overwhelmed or stuck, and we need some help. I believe that there is nothing “wrong” with any of us. You’re not broken; you don’t need to be fixed. It is part of the human condition to experience pain and suffering – and there are times, throughout life, we all lose contact with pieces of ourselves. When we get stuck in a cycle of harmful thoughts and ineffective coping strategies, it prevents us from accessing and experiencing positive events in the here-and-now.
We are not meant to figure everything out in life on our own. Sometimes we get lost, or overwhelmed or stuck, and we need some help. I believe that there is nothing “wrong” with any of us. You’re not broken; you don’t need to be fixed. It is part of the human condition to experience pain and suffering – and there are times, throughout life, we all lose contact with pieces of ourselves. When we get stuck in a cycle of harmful thoughts and ineffective coping strategies, it prevents us from accessing and experiencing positive events in the here-and-now.
Jenifer Cameron
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pflugerville, TX 78660 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with adults and seniors as they deal with emotional difficulties, chronic illness, medical complexities, and life transitions.
You feel sad, anxious and tired and aren't sure what to do about it. You can't remember the last time you looked forward to anything. You frequently have unpleasant feelings about past hurts or experiences. Your life feels hard on a daily basis, and you wonder how will I get through this? Sometimes life throws us a curveball we did not see coming and this stresses our ability to manage our feelings and our day-to-day lives. Today might feel overwhelming, but there is hope for a better tomorrow. I am here to support you.
I specialize in working with adults and seniors as they deal with emotional difficulties, chronic illness, medical complexities, and life transitions.
You feel sad, anxious and tired and aren't sure what to do about it. You can't remember the last time you looked forward to anything. You frequently have unpleasant feelings about past hurts or experiences. Your life feels hard on a daily basis, and you wonder how will I get through this? Sometimes life throws us a curveball we did not see coming and this stresses our ability to manage our feelings and our day-to-day lives. Today might feel overwhelming, but there is hope for a better tomorrow. I am here to support you.
The most rewarding thing I've been told by a client is, "They Get Me". I say this because my clients have been let down in the past by systems that failed to help or by other therapists who felt that they were beyond change. What I strive to create is an environment where clients feel they are valued, heard, and understood. The clients that tend to do best in my care are often neurodivergent or with diagnosed personality disorders due to how these conditions are chronically misunderstood. If you have tried standard therapies but still struggle to control your emotions, thoughts, or behaviors, I'd like to help.
The most rewarding thing I've been told by a client is, "They Get Me". I say this because my clients have been let down in the past by systems that failed to help or by other therapists who felt that they were beyond change. What I strive to create is an environment where clients feel they are valued, heard, and understood. The clients that tend to do best in my care are often neurodivergent or with diagnosed personality disorders due to how these conditions are chronically misunderstood. If you have tried standard therapies but still struggle to control your emotions, thoughts, or behaviors, I'd like to help.
InSight Psychology and Behavioral Health Services
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Pflugerville, TX 78660
InSight Psychology and Behavioral Health Services is a diverse, multidisciplinary group of providers whose primary goal is to offer services with integrity and conscientious care. Our services include psychotherapy, telehealth, psychoeducation, psychological evaluations, consulting, testing, workshops and seminars. At InSight, mental health diagnosis, assessment and treatment are carried out with professionalism, compassion and competence. We understand that health is a comprehensive state of being that is impacted by mental, physical and cultural influences. It is with this wholistic view that we approach treatment and assessment.
InSight Psychology and Behavioral Health Services is a diverse, multidisciplinary group of providers whose primary goal is to offer services with integrity and conscientious care. Our services include psychotherapy, telehealth, psychoeducation, psychological evaluations, consulting, testing, workshops and seminars. At InSight, mental health diagnosis, assessment and treatment are carried out with professionalism, compassion and competence. We understand that health is a comprehensive state of being that is impacted by mental, physical and cultural influences. It is with this wholistic view that we approach treatment and assessment.
Tracy Shaw Breath By Breath Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate , MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pflugerville, TX 78660
I help people find balance and hope to heal from the trauma they have experienced in their lives. Perhaps you are trying to cope with past trauma or grief and you are tired of people telling you to “just get over it.” Or you are struggling with major life transitions? Maybe you are having a hard time making decisions and found yourself saying, “one part of me wants to do this, but another part wants the opposite." It can leave you feeling so confused. Do you have destructive patterns and habits that you know you would like to change?
I help people find balance and hope to heal from the trauma they have experienced in their lives. Perhaps you are trying to cope with past trauma or grief and you are tired of people telling you to “just get over it.” Or you are struggling with major life transitions? Maybe you are having a hard time making decisions and found yourself saying, “one part of me wants to do this, but another part wants the opposite." It can leave you feeling so confused. Do you have destructive patterns and habits that you know you would like to change?
Testing for purpose is my specialty. Evaluation for accommodations for the GRE, MCAT, LSAT, GMAT, FINRA, Bar Exams and other professional evaluations. Disability examination for SSI and SSDI, Mental capacities testing for older or disabled persons for Guardianship. In addition, I am also an experienced psychotherapist with training in Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, Insight-oriented, and I also use Gestalt and Internal Family Systems methods, working with you to embrace your gifts and differences and create meaning for a valued life.
Testing for purpose is my specialty. Evaluation for accommodations for the GRE, MCAT, LSAT, GMAT, FINRA, Bar Exams and other professional evaluations. Disability examination for SSI and SSDI, Mental capacities testing for older or disabled persons for Guardianship. In addition, I am also an experienced psychotherapist with training in Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, Insight-oriented, and I also use Gestalt and Internal Family Systems methods, working with you to embrace your gifts and differences and create meaning for a valued life.
Enlighten Counseling and Therapy Services PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LPCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Pflugerville, TX 78660 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in TX as well as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in NM. I graduated from a CACREP accredited Counseling and Educational Psychology program. I have experience working with all types of mental health disorders in various settings (individual, group, couples, family); more specifically working with any issues of depression, anxiety, stress, grief, career and life changes, relationship issues, substance misuse, and any trauma (emotional, sexual, physical). I approach a therapeutic relationship as an equal relationship and always in a non judgmental and safe environment.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in TX as well as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in NM. I graduated from a CACREP accredited Counseling and Educational Psychology program. I have experience working with all types of mental health disorders in various settings (individual, group, couples, family); more specifically working with any issues of depression, anxiety, stress, grief, career and life changes, relationship issues, substance misuse, and any trauma (emotional, sexual, physical). I approach a therapeutic relationship as an equal relationship and always in a non judgmental and safe environment.
Margaret Ann (Bonny) Gardner Ph.D.
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Pflugerville, TX 78660 (Online Only)
I work with a broad cross section of clients and welcome diversity in my practice. If clients are motivated, attend sessions regularly, and receptive to suggestions and homework , I can usually help them overcome their symptoms and achieve a new sense of freedom. I empower my clients to improve their coping and problem-solving skills to live more effectively and happily. I work regularly with depression, anxiety, marital /relationship issues,and victimization.Clients coping with medical problems and older adults are a specialty and women's mental health and recovery from substance abuse. I enjoy helping clients with workplace challenges
I work with a broad cross section of clients and welcome diversity in my practice. If clients are motivated, attend sessions regularly, and receptive to suggestions and homework , I can usually help them overcome their symptoms and achieve a new sense of freedom. I empower my clients to improve their coping and problem-solving skills to live more effectively and happily. I work regularly with depression, anxiety, marital /relationship issues,and victimization.Clients coping with medical problems and older adults are a specialty and women's mental health and recovery from substance abuse. I enjoy helping clients with workplace challenges
If blah, anxious, depressed or isolated have become your new normal, let's talk. My style of therapy is relational, warm, respectful, and oriented toward supporting change when it's needed. There's not one way to do therapy because it's tailored to your needs and goals. Therapy can be a safe place to talk through difficult things, a place to grieve, a place to create plans to support behavior change, a place to develop communication and emotional IQ skills, a place to heal old wounds, a place to figure out how you want to navigate a difficult situation, and a place to figure out who you are and who you want to be.
If blah, anxious, depressed or isolated have become your new normal, let's talk. My style of therapy is relational, warm, respectful, and oriented toward supporting change when it's needed. There's not one way to do therapy because it's tailored to your needs and goals. Therapy can be a safe place to talk through difficult things, a place to grieve, a place to create plans to support behavior change, a place to develop communication and emotional IQ skills, a place to heal old wounds, a place to figure out how you want to navigate a difficult situation, and a place to figure out who you are and who you want to be.
Liz Cohen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, JD, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Pflugerville, TX 78660
Therapy is collaborative. As a therapist, I am a partner in my clients' self-explorations and a witness to their accomplishments. I provide a serene place where clients can rediscover or develop authentic selves, deepen emotional connections with self and others, recognize how thoughts, beliefs and values affect relationships, consider new ways of being in the world, develop healthier adaptive strategies when facing problems, and work through past and present past trauma, grief, and losses. You have the strengths you need to meet your full potential and achieve a satisfying life. I can help.
Therapy is collaborative. As a therapist, I am a partner in my clients' self-explorations and a witness to their accomplishments. I provide a serene place where clients can rediscover or develop authentic selves, deepen emotional connections with self and others, recognize how thoughts, beliefs and values affect relationships, consider new ways of being in the world, develop healthier adaptive strategies when facing problems, and work through past and present past trauma, grief, and losses. You have the strengths you need to meet your full potential and achieve a satisfying life. I can help.
Barbara Reiver
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Pflugerville, TX 78660 (Online Only)
Have you been feeling sad, disconnected and alone? Are you withdrawing from friends and family? Does your mood affect your work. Is this affecting your relationships? Therapy is a way to explore your emotions and actions that affect your day-to-day life. The first step towards healing and change can be counseling. I will work with you and support your journey to make changes, face issues and promote healing and growth. Depression, anxiety, and loss are just a few of the things that can affect our lives. In sessions, we work to develop healthy coping skills, to understand feelings and behaviors and to promote healing. I strive to create a safe environment for you to explore your emotions.
Have you been feeling sad, disconnected and alone? Are you withdrawing from friends and family? Does your mood affect your work. Is this affecting your relationships? Therapy is a way to explore your emotions and actions that affect your day-to-day life. The first step towards healing and change can be counseling. I will work with you and support your journey to make changes, face issues and promote healing and growth. Depression, anxiety, and loss are just a few of the things that can affect our lives. In sessions, we work to develop healthy coping skills, to understand feelings and behaviors and to promote healing. I strive to create a safe environment for you to explore your emotions.
Anna Collins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Pflugerville, TX 78660 (Online Only)
Despite your best efforts, life is unknowable - you can't always predict or be prepared for what comes your way. You might need help sorting out what's going on. As a therapist, I have learned that we are not alone in our struggles. People hurt together, and we also must heal together. Through our relationships and experiences, we can grow and rediscover what we thought was once lost. I want to help you down that path of discovery while using psychotherapeutic approaches such as attachment theory, AEDP, IFS, interpersonal neurobiology (IPNB), Somatic Experiencing, and EMDR.
Despite your best efforts, life is unknowable - you can't always predict or be prepared for what comes your way. You might need help sorting out what's going on. As a therapist, I have learned that we are not alone in our struggles. People hurt together, and we also must heal together. Through our relationships and experiences, we can grow and rediscover what we thought was once lost. I want to help you down that path of discovery while using psychotherapeutic approaches such as attachment theory, AEDP, IFS, interpersonal neurobiology (IPNB), Somatic Experiencing, and EMDR.
I believe that many of the problems individuals face can be worked through by gaining increased insight and knowledge about oneself. I also believe individuals heal themselves and often just need an objective, caring presence to help them take the first step. I specialize in both therapy and psychological assessment and frequently work with psychiatrists, primary care physicians, OB/GYNs, and other physicians in the collaborative treatment of patients.
I believe that many of the problems individuals face can be worked through by gaining increased insight and knowledge about oneself. I also believe individuals heal themselves and often just need an objective, caring presence to help them take the first step. I specialize in both therapy and psychological assessment and frequently work with psychiatrists, primary care physicians, OB/GYNs, and other physicians in the collaborative treatment of patients.
Bayleigh Tan
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pflugerville, TX 78660
Let’s be real: mental health is hard and sometimes it’s even harder to talk about it. I understand what that feels like and I want to support you in sitting in that and helping you heal through conversation. My goal is to walk alongside you, partnering with you in working toward your goals. Whatever is leading you to seek counseling, our work together will be founded on grace, empathy, respect, and a blanket of support. I want to honor your decision to start therapy and say congratulations— each step you’re taking is one of growth and healing and I’m honored to have the opportunity to be a part of your journey.
Let’s be real: mental health is hard and sometimes it’s even harder to talk about it. I understand what that feels like and I want to support you in sitting in that and helping you heal through conversation. My goal is to walk alongside you, partnering with you in working toward your goals. Whatever is leading you to seek counseling, our work together will be founded on grace, empathy, respect, and a blanket of support. I want to honor your decision to start therapy and say congratulations— each step you’re taking is one of growth and healing and I’m honored to have the opportunity to be a part of your journey.
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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.