Chronic Pain Therapists in Waco, TX
I teach Mindfulness to increase the ability to tolerate emotional pain and decrease suffering.
Now offering Therapy Intensive sessions which are an accelerated form of therapy that allows deeper healing in a shorter amount of time. Are stressful events and relationships making it impossible for you to relax? Are anxiety and depression making it hard to focus on the important things in your life and preventing you from making positive changes? There is hope and help available. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 12 years of experience as a psychotherapist in private practice and in Community Counseling. I have helped patients in their recovery from depression, anxiety, unstable relationships, PTSD, OCD, and ADHD.
I teach Mindfulness to increase the ability to tolerate emotional pain and decrease suffering.
Now offering Therapy Intensive sessions which are an accelerated form of therapy that allows deeper healing in a shorter amount of time. Are stressful events and relationships making it impossible for you to relax? Are anxiety and depression making it hard to focus on the important things in your life and preventing you from making positive changes? There is hope and help available. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 12 years of experience as a psychotherapist in private practice and in Community Counseling. I have helped patients in their recovery from depression, anxiety, unstable relationships, PTSD, OCD, and ADHD.
Rise Counseling and Coaching LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waco, TX 76710 (Online Only)
I most enjoy working with children & adults who have experienced trauma, grief,& chronic illness.
I'm passionate about making the therapeutic experience inclusive, collaborative, & hope-filled for all. You may have experienced a traumatic event or traumatic relationship, either recently or in the past, and are wondering when you are ever going to feel like yourself again. You may even be experiencing anxiety, grief, depression or trouble sleeping on a daily basis. Or maybe you aren't here for yourself. Perhaps you are looking to find help for your child who is struggling with self-esteem, dealing with a trauma themselves, or living with a disability. Whatever the issue concerning you today, I commend you for being here!
I most enjoy working with children & adults who have experienced trauma, grief,& chronic illness.
I'm passionate about making the therapeutic experience inclusive, collaborative, & hope-filled for all. You may have experienced a traumatic event or traumatic relationship, either recently or in the past, and are wondering when you are ever going to feel like yourself again. You may even be experiencing anxiety, grief, depression or trouble sleeping on a daily basis. Or maybe you aren't here for yourself. Perhaps you are looking to find help for your child who is struggling with self-esteem, dealing with a trauma themselves, or living with a disability. Whatever the issue concerning you today, I commend you for being here!
My specialty areas are working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma (including spiritual), and chronic health issues. I am EMDR trained. I also have training in Trauma focused CBT, CBT for chronic pain, and Acceptance Commitment Therapy.
My specialty areas are working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma (including spiritual), and chronic health issues. I am EMDR trained. I also have training in Trauma focused CBT, CBT for chronic pain, and Acceptance Commitment Therapy.
I view persons as made up of emotions, thoughts, relationships, biology, and our spiritual selves. Consequently, I first help you stabilize by making necessary changes in behavior. Medical or neurological contributions and possible nutritional deficiencies are examined. I address any distorted thinking that is contributing to your emotional pain. If systems in your life (family, work, school) are a factor, they are also addressed. Finally, we work with the larger questions of existence (spiritual issues, issues of purpose/ meaning), which are all vital to mental health. All areas are dealt with from a solid grounding in scientific literature and research.
I view persons as made up of emotions, thoughts, relationships, biology, and our spiritual selves. Consequently, I first help you stabilize by making necessary changes in behavior. Medical or neurological contributions and possible nutritional deficiencies are examined. I address any distorted thinking that is contributing to your emotional pain. If systems in your life (family, work, school) are a factor, they are also addressed. Finally, we work with the larger questions of existence (spiritual issues, issues of purpose/ meaning), which are all vital to mental health. All areas are dealt with from a solid grounding in scientific literature and research.
Katherine Anne Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Waco, TX 76707 (Online Only)
Burnout is a common buzzword, but the pain of emotional exhaustion, feeling ineffective, and ongoing cynicism about the importance of your work is real. If you are noticing stress from work bleeding into your life, it might be time for some counseling support around your relationship to work. This counseling work can help you feel empowered and capable to manage all the demands coming your way.
Burnout is a common buzzword, but the pain of emotional exhaustion, feeling ineffective, and ongoing cynicism about the importance of your work is real. If you are noticing stress from work bleeding into your life, it might be time for some counseling support around your relationship to work. This counseling work can help you feel empowered and capable to manage all the demands coming your way.
Nicole Porter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Waco, TX 76701 (Online Only)
There are many factors that can suggest treatment needs, including: •history of trauma (sexual/ physical/ emotional, abandonment, bullying, domestic violence, financial abuse, etc)•racial identity•medical complications (terminal illness, chronic, or pain),•bereavement, grief/loss, •mood and anxiety disorders •parenting, family and intimate relationships.
Hello, I am Nicole Porter, an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of experience. I will work with you to create a non-judgmental and empowering space where you can bring your entire self into the room in order to allow healing. The foundation of my work is to build a strong and trusting therapeutic relationship with individuals, couples and families across the lifespan. I combine Person-Centered, Psychodynamic, & Cognitive-Behavioral therapy modalities to efficiently address symptoms (either on a short-term or long-term basis) & meet your needs or goals. Whether you are in pursuit of growth and change.
There are many factors that can suggest treatment needs, including: •history of trauma (sexual/ physical/ emotional, abandonment, bullying, domestic violence, financial abuse, etc)•racial identity•medical complications (terminal illness, chronic, or pain),•bereavement, grief/loss, •mood and anxiety disorders •parenting, family and intimate relationships.
Hello, I am Nicole Porter, an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of experience. I will work with you to create a non-judgmental and empowering space where you can bring your entire self into the room in order to allow healing. The foundation of my work is to build a strong and trusting therapeutic relationship with individuals, couples and families across the lifespan. I combine Person-Centered, Psychodynamic, & Cognitive-Behavioral therapy modalities to efficiently address symptoms (either on a short-term or long-term basis) & meet your needs or goals. Whether you are in pursuit of growth and change.
Bridges West Kaminski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waco, TX 76706 (Online Only)
Hi there- it’s so nice to meet you! I'm Bridges, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience working with children, teens, and adults. I have a passion for guiding individuals through challenges and facilitating their growth across different stages of life. My expertise spans coping with chronic illness, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. From supporting a new diagnosis in medical settings to helping parents navigate the challenges of parenthood, I've had the privilege of working with a diverse range of clients. I am deeply honored for you to consider me to be a part of your journey towards healing.
Hi there- it’s so nice to meet you! I'm Bridges, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience working with children, teens, and adults. I have a passion for guiding individuals through challenges and facilitating their growth across different stages of life. My expertise spans coping with chronic illness, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. From supporting a new diagnosis in medical settings to helping parents navigate the challenges of parenthood, I've had the privilege of working with a diverse range of clients. I am deeply honored for you to consider me to be a part of your journey towards healing.
My experience includes dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, stress management, anger management, coping with health-related challenges and identifying vocational options. I have worked with ages 13 to Adult. Each session is tailored to meet the client in their place of concern. Due to individual differences and experiences, the session may include learning tools and exercises to help the client implement changes they desire, or it may involve exploring various aspect of what they are experiencing, through understanding and relational connection. I would be honored to help facilitate your journey towards healing.
My experience includes dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, stress management, anger management, coping with health-related challenges and identifying vocational options. I have worked with ages 13 to Adult. Each session is tailored to meet the client in their place of concern. Due to individual differences and experiences, the session may include learning tools and exercises to help the client implement changes they desire, or it may involve exploring various aspect of what they are experiencing, through understanding and relational connection. I would be honored to help facilitate your journey towards healing.
Lynette Box Herring is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas who has been practicing since 2021. Lynette offers a client focused practice. Her experience includes dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, trauma, stress management, anger management, coping with health-related challenges, and identifying vocational options. Lynette has worked with ages 10 to adult. Each session is tailored to meet the client in their place of concern.
Lynette Box Herring is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas who has been practicing since 2021. Lynette offers a client focused practice. Her experience includes dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, trauma, stress management, anger management, coping with health-related challenges, and identifying vocational options. Lynette has worked with ages 10 to adult. Each session is tailored to meet the client in their place of concern.
My practice focuses on a holistic sense of wellness with foundations in Gestalt and existential theory. I see therapy as a collaborative effort between counselor and client to process through difficult experiences and work to achieve your goals. I will strive to provide a safe and welcoming space to navigate your concerns and guide you through an individually tailored process of growth and healing.
My practice focuses on a holistic sense of wellness with foundations in Gestalt and existential theory. I see therapy as a collaborative effort between counselor and client to process through difficult experiences and work to achieve your goals. I will strive to provide a safe and welcoming space to navigate your concerns and guide you through an individually tailored process of growth and healing.
Chelsea Jackson Garcia
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waco, TX 76701
Are you facing significant challenges in your emotional and relational life? You might be an individual or in a partnership struggling with sexual health issues such as infidelity, low desire, disability, or other intimacy challenges. You seek a safe, non-judgmental space to explore these concerns and work towards healthier, fulfilling relationships. You may be a woman navigating life transitions and seeking to reclaim autonomy and empowerment. Additionally, you could be an adolescent or adult dealing with high-risk behaviors and emotional regulation issues, looking for supportive guidance to build resilience and regain control.
Are you facing significant challenges in your emotional and relational life? You might be an individual or in a partnership struggling with sexual health issues such as infidelity, low desire, disability, or other intimacy challenges. You seek a safe, non-judgmental space to explore these concerns and work towards healthier, fulfilling relationships. You may be a woman navigating life transitions and seeking to reclaim autonomy and empowerment. Additionally, you could be an adolescent or adult dealing with high-risk behaviors and emotional regulation issues, looking for supportive guidance to build resilience and regain control.
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Rise Counseling and Coaching LLC
Katherine Anne Smith
Bridges West Kaminski
Karen Schneller
Rebecca Fox
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Waco, TX 76701 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I emphasize a practical approach to health and wellness. We'll assess all areas of health, including emotional, mental, physical, social, personal, and spiritual. My hope for you is simple: that through our work together, you will feel better, restore balance, improve your relationships, and enjoy a satisfying quality of life.
I emphasize a practical approach to health and wellness. We'll assess all areas of health, including emotional, mental, physical, social, personal, and spiritual. My hope for you is simple: that through our work together, you will feel better, restore balance, improve your relationships, and enjoy a satisfying quality of life.
Seasons change and people change. Regardless of age, gender, and status, we all encounter challenges and difficulties throughout different stages in life. I help clients re-discover who they are, reclaim their lives, rebuild relationships that are meaningful to them, restore balance and satisfaction in life, reach insight and problem solve, or get to where they want to be. You determine the nature and amount of change you wish to make. I believe that helping people recognize and hone in their strengths can create new possibilities for action and new directions in life.
Seasons change and people change. Regardless of age, gender, and status, we all encounter challenges and difficulties throughout different stages in life. I help clients re-discover who they are, reclaim their lives, rebuild relationships that are meaningful to them, restore balance and satisfaction in life, reach insight and problem solve, or get to where they want to be. You determine the nature and amount of change you wish to make. I believe that helping people recognize and hone in their strengths can create new possibilities for action and new directions in life.
Joseph E Mayberry (Addiction Treatment)
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCDC
Verified Verified
Waco, TX 76701
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).
You are living a daily battle in your head about what you can eat, how much you should exercise, if you are worthy of taking up space. You are consumed by counting calories and by the negative voice inside that tells you, you’ll never be good enough or thin enough, smart enough or pretty enough. You are fed up with how the society/culture tells you how you should look and feel and behave. Your behaviors have you feeling exhausted and depleted and you wonder how you can go on another day. Others may think you have it all together on the outside, but the mental torture inside is killing you and feel like your life is shrinking.
You are living a daily battle in your head about what you can eat, how much you should exercise, if you are worthy of taking up space. You are consumed by counting calories and by the negative voice inside that tells you, you’ll never be good enough or thin enough, smart enough or pretty enough. You are fed up with how the society/culture tells you how you should look and feel and behave. Your behaviors have you feeling exhausted and depleted and you wonder how you can go on another day. Others may think you have it all together on the outside, but the mental torture inside is killing you and feel like your life is shrinking.
We are passionate about our work with patients who want to make lasting behavioral changes to improve their lives. We can serve as a knowledgeable guide toward effective solutions applied to your unique situation.
We are passionate about our work with patients who want to make lasting behavioral changes to improve their lives. We can serve as a knowledgeable guide toward effective solutions applied to your unique situation.
Jason Paul Francis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waco, TX 76710
Online Therapists
Dyan Haspel-Johnson
Psychologist, PSY
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78745 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I use hypnosis to treat everything from pain and chronic illness to anxiety and self-esteem.
Are you looking for greater balance and harmony in your life? I am aware of the interaction between mind, body, and spirit and how challenges to these components can be opportunities for growth, strength, and wisdom. We are all unique individuals so my approach to each person varies to suit each particular issue and patient. By focusing on your core values, I will actively help you to reach your potential. I see therapy as a collaborative process with myself here to facilitate the building of your resources and strengths to empower you.
I use hypnosis to treat everything from pain and chronic illness to anxiety and self-esteem.
Are you looking for greater balance and harmony in your life? I am aware of the interaction between mind, body, and spirit and how challenges to these components can be opportunities for growth, strength, and wisdom. We are all unique individuals so my approach to each person varies to suit each particular issue and patient. By focusing on your core values, I will actively help you to reach your potential. I see therapy as a collaborative process with myself here to facilitate the building of your resources and strengths to empower you.
Heather Barcroft
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Leander, TX 78641 (Online Only)
Change is the only constant in life, but that doesn't necessarily mean it is easy. Pain or fear can be an indicator that something isn't working and it is time for change. Like most things worthwhile, change requires hard work. I love what I get to do which is guiding you through the process of change. Whatever your struggle, I'm here to work through it with you...you are not alone!
Change is the only constant in life, but that doesn't necessarily mean it is easy. Pain or fear can be an indicator that something isn't working and it is time for change. Like most things worthwhile, change requires hard work. I love what I get to do which is guiding you through the process of change. Whatever your struggle, I'm here to work through it with you...you are not alone!
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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.