Chronic Pain Therapists in American Fork, UT
Melissa Doty
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
American Fork, UT 84003
I have extensive experience in the treatment of eating disorders, chronic illness management and in treating depression and anxiety.
If you're feeling as though life isn't how you want it to be, you're stuck in a rut and are unsure how to change, maybe you feel as though there has to be more to the life you're currently living. It can be frustrating and overwhelming to try and create something different. I want to help you figure out what the next steps are in moving forward to find the peace and happiness that is waiting for you. I love to help clients create a life worth living and find ways to move through the painful emotions that they struggle with on a regular basis. There is hope and healing for you!
I have extensive experience in the treatment of eating disorders, chronic illness management and in treating depression and anxiety.
If you're feeling as though life isn't how you want it to be, you're stuck in a rut and are unsure how to change, maybe you feel as though there has to be more to the life you're currently living. It can be frustrating and overwhelming to try and create something different. I want to help you figure out what the next steps are in moving forward to find the peace and happiness that is waiting for you. I love to help clients create a life worth living and find ways to move through the painful emotions that they struggle with on a regular basis. There is hope and healing for you!
Hypnosis lets your brain supercharge your ability to learn new habits, let go of pain & negative patterns, and create a healthier, happier future.
Feeling lost, alone, abandoned, or stuck? Tired of being judged/misunderstood? Life brings many challenges: emotional upheavals, broken relationships, job loss, death, etc. In this safe place learn to deal with life's challenges. Come find your inner wisdom, harness your strengths, gain healthy coping skills, and regain your self-confidence. I'll help you find hope in the darkness of life's challenges. Advanced training in treatment for PTSD, grief and trauma, adoption issues or infertility, LGBT issues and anxiety disorders. Why wait? Call me now. Together, let's illuminate your path and restore your peace.
Hypnosis lets your brain supercharge your ability to learn new habits, let go of pain & negative patterns, and create a healthier, happier future.
Feeling lost, alone, abandoned, or stuck? Tired of being judged/misunderstood? Life brings many challenges: emotional upheavals, broken relationships, job loss, death, etc. In this safe place learn to deal with life's challenges. Come find your inner wisdom, harness your strengths, gain healthy coping skills, and regain your self-confidence. I'll help you find hope in the darkness of life's challenges. Advanced training in treatment for PTSD, grief and trauma, adoption issues or infertility, LGBT issues and anxiety disorders. Why wait? Call me now. Together, let's illuminate your path and restore your peace.
Ashli Hansen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, CSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
American Fork, UT 84003
Ashli is a Certified Social Worker (CSW) and mental health therapist. Clinically, she provides mental health services in Utah County and virtually. Ashli specializes in Anxiety Disorders and Grief/Loss/Life Changes. Ashli brings deeply personal insight into just how debilitating struggles with anxiety and OCD can be. She uniquely understands the profound pain one experiences in the grips of these challenges. Because of this lived experience, a major focus in her clinical work is teaching evidenced-based Anxiety and OCD management.
Ashli is a Certified Social Worker (CSW) and mental health therapist. Clinically, she provides mental health services in Utah County and virtually. Ashli specializes in Anxiety Disorders and Grief/Loss/Life Changes. Ashli brings deeply personal insight into just how debilitating struggles with anxiety and OCD can be. She uniquely understands the profound pain one experiences in the grips of these challenges. Because of this lived experience, a major focus in her clinical work is teaching evidenced-based Anxiety and OCD management.
For true lasting relief, one must heal the root of the pain, not just the symptoms.
Whatever life challenges you may be facing, a crucial step toward resolution and healing is to find a compassionate, listening ear, and a safe place where you can be yourself. Whether you are searching for healing for yourself or a loved one, I can help. I value and respect diversity. I believe each person has the power to heal his or her life. I care about what you are going through and I want to hear your story.
For true lasting relief, one must heal the root of the pain, not just the symptoms.
Whatever life challenges you may be facing, a crucial step toward resolution and healing is to find a compassionate, listening ear, and a safe place where you can be yourself. Whether you are searching for healing for yourself or a loved one, I can help. I value and respect diversity. I believe each person has the power to heal his or her life. I care about what you are going through and I want to hear your story.
The impact of our histories seems to last forever. We can be crippled by moments of regret, embarrassment, and pain, and we can suffer from physical tension, mood swings, aches, and issues focusing. We lose sleep, eat poorly, settle for mediocre work with mediocre pay, get into unfulfilling relationships, have troubled intimacy, and continue suffering day-to-day where we get stuck. We can easily see this reality is unwanted, but what can be done about it?
The impact of our histories seems to last forever. We can be crippled by moments of regret, embarrassment, and pain, and we can suffer from physical tension, mood swings, aches, and issues focusing. We lose sleep, eat poorly, settle for mediocre work with mediocre pay, get into unfulfilling relationships, have troubled intimacy, and continue suffering day-to-day where we get stuck. We can easily see this reality is unwanted, but what can be done about it?
South Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
American Fork, UT 84003
We have select therapists at South Counseling who are able to guide you through living with chronic illness, managing your anxiety, decreasing depression, working through trauma, grief, or life challenges.
Healing takes place with connection of the mind, body, and soul. We are here to help guide the therapeutic process of growth, understanding, and healing in a safe environment of wisdom, empathy, and knowledge.
We have select therapists at South Counseling who are able to guide you through living with chronic illness, managing your anxiety, decreasing depression, working through trauma, grief, or life challenges.
Healing takes place with connection of the mind, body, and soul. We are here to help guide the therapeutic process of growth, understanding, and healing in a safe environment of wisdom, empathy, and knowledge.
Kristina Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT200
Verified Verified
American Fork, UT 84003
I specialize in eating disorders, trauma, chronic illness, and faith transitions.
I provide a non-judgmental, safe space to process life’s stressors, identify and build on personal strengths, and learn new tools for dealing with challenges. My approach to therapy involves empowering my clients and working alongside them to help them meet their therapy goals. I practice therapy from a trauma-informed, intersectional feminist, and humanistic perspective. As a registered yoga teacher, I enjoy incorporating yoga and meditative practices in therapy.
I specialize in eating disorders, trauma, chronic illness, and faith transitions.
I provide a non-judgmental, safe space to process life’s stressors, identify and build on personal strengths, and learn new tools for dealing with challenges. My approach to therapy involves empowering my clients and working alongside them to help them meet their therapy goals. I practice therapy from a trauma-informed, intersectional feminist, and humanistic perspective. As a registered yoga teacher, I enjoy incorporating yoga and meditative practices in therapy.
Sometimes the roller coaster ride of life derails us and we need help. Having experienced many unexpected turns and a few derailments in my own life I'm ideally suited to help people find solutions and hope even when all they are feeling is despair. I would love the opportunity to help you with whatever circumstance you find yourself in whether it be problems in your personal life, marriage, parenting, addictions or mental illness. I feel passionate about helping people get on track so they can have a happy and meaningful life.
Sometimes the roller coaster ride of life derails us and we need help. Having experienced many unexpected turns and a few derailments in my own life I'm ideally suited to help people find solutions and hope even when all they are feeling is despair. I would love the opportunity to help you with whatever circumstance you find yourself in whether it be problems in your personal life, marriage, parenting, addictions or mental illness. I feel passionate about helping people get on track so they can have a happy and meaningful life.
I believe that we all have a deep well of wisdom within us and that as my therapy client, you have the ability within you to change your life. My job is to help you access your existing inner strength and wisdom so you can change your life course toward what you really want. I have a deep compassion for the pain you’re experiencing and I use a collaborative approach so that we can work together as a team on your healing journey. I truly enjoy working with a wide variety of age groups and populations.
I believe that we all have a deep well of wisdom within us and that as my therapy client, you have the ability within you to change your life. My job is to help you access your existing inner strength and wisdom so you can change your life course toward what you really want. I have a deep compassion for the pain you’re experiencing and I use a collaborative approach so that we can work together as a team on your healing journey. I truly enjoy working with a wide variety of age groups and populations.
Emily Sladicka
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
American Fork, UT 84003 (Online Only)
Are you searching for a mental health approach that considers your whole self? I take a holistic approach, focusing on the entire person to treat and alleviate symptoms while addressing their root causes. Specializing in codependency, body image issues, chronic illness, chronic pain, and more, I use attachment-based therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and systems therapy to support you. If you've been looking for a therapist who is a good fit for you, please reach out today. It would be an honor to walk alongside you.
Are you searching for a mental health approach that considers your whole self? I take a holistic approach, focusing on the entire person to treat and alleviate symptoms while addressing their root causes. Specializing in codependency, body image issues, chronic illness, chronic pain, and more, I use attachment-based therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and systems therapy to support you. If you've been looking for a therapist who is a good fit for you, please reach out today. It would be an honor to walk alongside you.
Acadian Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMFT, CEAP, ACMHC
Verified Verified
American Fork, UT 84003
Our focus is to help you heal, become aware of your inner strengths, and progress. We achieve this by providing a safe space, listening to your concerns, and working with you on your plan.
Our focus is to help you heal, become aware of your inner strengths, and progress. We achieve this by providing a safe space, listening to your concerns, and working with you on your plan.
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I am certified in trauma and complex trauma related disorders. My focus in therapy is to start where you are and identify what brings you to therapy. We will create a treatment plan specific to your needs and goals. I understand that working through trauma and recovery can be complex and challenging for many, but I believe in recovery using the mind body and spirit so you can fully heal and become the best version of yourself that you can be.
I am certified in trauma and complex trauma related disorders. My focus in therapy is to start where you are and identify what brings you to therapy. We will create a treatment plan specific to your needs and goals. I understand that working through trauma and recovery can be complex and challenging for many, but I believe in recovery using the mind body and spirit so you can fully heal and become the best version of yourself that you can be.
Josh Sillitoe
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
American Fork, UT 84003
Whether you desire to eliminate the exhausting drag of worry, stress, and fear, or ignite the passion of motivation again in your life . . . I am here for you. We all want to feel alive, feel invigorated to achieve our greatest desires. There is more to life than just surviving. I believe in the human spirit to thrive and continually be transformed. Your past does not write the next chapter of your life.
Whether you desire to eliminate the exhausting drag of worry, stress, and fear, or ignite the passion of motivation again in your life . . . I am here for you. We all want to feel alive, feel invigorated to achieve our greatest desires. There is more to life than just surviving. I believe in the human spirit to thrive and continually be transformed. Your past does not write the next chapter of your life.
Dr. Todd Spencer
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CFLE
Verified Verified
American Fork, UT 84003
Dr. Spencer is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), an AAMFT approved supervisor and an owner and clinical director of Zest for Life Counseling. He has more than a decade of experience working with individuals, couples and families. Dr. Spencer utilizes evidenced based practices and specializes in working with trauma, grief, and couples on the brink of divorce. Dr. Spencer completed a Bachelors degree in Family Studies from Weber State University, a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Oklahoma State University, and a Doctorate in Human Development and Family Science also from Oklahoma State University.
Dr. Spencer is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), an AAMFT approved supervisor and an owner and clinical director of Zest for Life Counseling. He has more than a decade of experience working with individuals, couples and families. Dr. Spencer utilizes evidenced based practices and specializes in working with trauma, grief, and couples on the brink of divorce. Dr. Spencer completed a Bachelors degree in Family Studies from Weber State University, a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Oklahoma State University, and a Doctorate in Human Development and Family Science also from Oklahoma State University.
Life can be challenging, overwhelming, and stressful. Therapy can help by taking at your current life, history, perspectives, mistakes, and missteps, as there is great benefit in understanding that our past doesn’t have to define who you are today. Therapy can help you address the various struggles and challenges you experience, creating opportunities to understand yourself and your life better and become the ME you want to be. I work with you to help identify your goals; through compassionate understanding, support, and collaboration, we will work together to help you cultivate the life you want to live.
Life can be challenging, overwhelming, and stressful. Therapy can help by taking at your current life, history, perspectives, mistakes, and missteps, as there is great benefit in understanding that our past doesn’t have to define who you are today. Therapy can help you address the various struggles and challenges you experience, creating opportunities to understand yourself and your life better and become the ME you want to be. I work with you to help identify your goals; through compassionate understanding, support, and collaboration, we will work together to help you cultivate the life you want to live.
I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation from Brigham Young University and a Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Phoenix. I have been a director over substance abuse and mental health programs, working with a variety of clients. I am experienced in adult and adolescent addiction, depression, anxiety, PTSD, interpersonal and relationship issues, personality disorders, and victim issues stemming from all areas of abuse; as well as additional training in trauma and domestic violence.
I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation from Brigham Young University and a Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Phoenix. I have been a director over substance abuse and mental health programs, working with a variety of clients. I am experienced in adult and adolescent addiction, depression, anxiety, PTSD, interpersonal and relationship issues, personality disorders, and victim issues stemming from all areas of abuse; as well as additional training in trauma and domestic violence.
Jennifer Brown, LLC- Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
American Fork, UT 84003
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 13+ years of experience working in the mental health field. I have worked with all ages and intellectual capacities with individual, couples, families and group therapy. I have experience working but not limited to anxiety, depression, mood disorders (Bipolar disorder), ADHD, relationships and communication, LGBTQ, trauma, OCD, psychosis (hallucinations, paranoia and delusions) and personality disorders. I specialize in life changes with children moving into adolescence and adulthood, career changes, relationships changes, career to retirement and parenting to empty nesting.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 13+ years of experience working in the mental health field. I have worked with all ages and intellectual capacities with individual, couples, families and group therapy. I have experience working but not limited to anxiety, depression, mood disorders (Bipolar disorder), ADHD, relationships and communication, LGBTQ, trauma, OCD, psychosis (hallucinations, paranoia and delusions) and personality disorders. I specialize in life changes with children moving into adolescence and adulthood, career changes, relationships changes, career to retirement and parenting to empty nesting.
Searching for a therapist is overwhelming. You want to find someone who you can trust in what is likely one of the most confusing times in your life. After all, a deep part of you is feeling broken and alone in the world. Your mind won’t give you a moment’s rest. You feel unsafe in your own body and uncomfortable in your own skin. Your relationships are suffering—and with all this going on, you're now expected to choose a therapist.
Searching for a therapist is overwhelming. You want to find someone who you can trust in what is likely one of the most confusing times in your life. After all, a deep part of you is feeling broken and alone in the world. Your mind won’t give you a moment’s rest. You feel unsafe in your own body and uncomfortable in your own skin. Your relationships are suffering—and with all this going on, you're now expected to choose a therapist.
I love helping clients of all ages in their journey of self exploration and progression. As a therapist, I have witnessed people grow and heal through experiencing the power of a therapeutic relationship that is authentic, compassionate, and caring. The therapy room is a space of vulnerability, and I do all that I can to ensure you are seen, heard, and validated in your experience as we work together.
I love helping clients of all ages in their journey of self exploration and progression. As a therapist, I have witnessed people grow and heal through experiencing the power of a therapeutic relationship that is authentic, compassionate, and caring. The therapy room is a space of vulnerability, and I do all that I can to ensure you are seen, heard, and validated in your experience as we work together.
I am so glad you are here! I believe that every person is resilient and has the power within themselves to create a life that is meaningful to them. I also believe that each person is the expert of their own experiences, and we all need help from one another in meeting our challenges. I would love to be a resource to you and support you along your journey.
I am so glad you are here! I believe that every person is resilient and has the power within themselves to create a life that is meaningful to them. I also believe that each person is the expert of their own experiences, and we all need help from one another in meeting our challenges. I would love to be a resource to you and support you along your journey.
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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.