Chronic Pain Therapists in Draper, UT

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Sofia Ahmed
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Draper, UT 84020  (Online Only)
I believe the therapeutic relationship plays an essential role in relieving emotional pain, promoting connection and empowering growth.
At some point we have all felt overwhelmed, confused or worried about a relationship, life decision or major choice we have had to make. Other times we experience sadness because what we wanted did not work out. Sometimes unfortunate things happen to us and no matter what we do, we can’t forget. We feel powerless, out of control and we can’t move on. What we all have in common is that we want to feel fully alive and connected to our loved ones and free of worry, sadness, anger and disappointment. We want to let go of the past and fully live in the present with hope and optimism for the future.
I believe the therapeutic relationship plays an essential role in relieving emotional pain, promoting connection and empowering growth.
At some point we have all felt overwhelmed, confused or worried about a relationship, life decision or major choice we have had to make. Other times we experience sadness because what we wanted did not work out. Sometimes unfortunate things happen to us and no matter what we do, we can’t forget. We feel powerless, out of control and we can’t move on. What we all have in common is that we want to feel fully alive and connected to our loved ones and free of worry, sadness, anger and disappointment. We want to let go of the past and fully live in the present with hope and optimism for the future.
(385) 526-2535 View (385) 526-2535
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Sage Family Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CFLE
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Draper, UT 84020
Specializing in a variety of issues, we work with trauma, couples therapy (utilizing Emotionally Focused Therapy and the Gottman method), relationship sexual issues, chronic illness, pornography or substance addictions, anxiety and depression (utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy).
We offer a wide range of clinical specializations to help you find happiness and success in life. If you have RELATIONSHIP ISSUES, whether they are intense marital problems, parent-child frustrations, or issues involving the whole family - WE ARE THE CLINIC FOR YOU. This is what we specialize in. Our goal is to help you learn the skills necessary to have intimate and fulfilling relationships. Change is possible if you have a desire to learn and apply the skills and knowledge you will acquire through participating in therapy.
Specializing in a variety of issues, we work with trauma, couples therapy (utilizing Emotionally Focused Therapy and the Gottman method), relationship sexual issues, chronic illness, pornography or substance addictions, anxiety and depression (utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy).
We offer a wide range of clinical specializations to help you find happiness and success in life. If you have RELATIONSHIP ISSUES, whether they are intense marital problems, parent-child frustrations, or issues involving the whole family - WE ARE THE CLINIC FOR YOU. This is what we specialize in. Our goal is to help you learn the skills necessary to have intimate and fulfilling relationships. Change is possible if you have a desire to learn and apply the skills and knowledge you will acquire through participating in therapy.
(801) 649-4853 View (801) 649-4853
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Janet Wheatley Chen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Draper, UT 84020
Do you feel overwhelmed? Are you stressed, anxious or nervous? I am interested in helping you reduce stress, get rid of anxiety and overcome depression. I have worked with teenagers, individuals and couples to improve communication skills. Would you like to be more assertive? Do you want to eliminate fighting and conflict in your key relationships? Call to find out how I can help you reduce emotional hurt and pain in your life.
Do you feel overwhelmed? Are you stressed, anxious or nervous? I am interested in helping you reduce stress, get rid of anxiety and overcome depression. I have worked with teenagers, individuals and couples to improve communication skills. Would you like to be more assertive? Do you want to eliminate fighting and conflict in your key relationships? Call to find out how I can help you reduce emotional hurt and pain in your life.
(801) 691-7395 View (801) 691-7395
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Emily Sladicka
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Draper, UT 84020  (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.
(385) 396-5423 View (385) 396-5423
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Allyson Evans
Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
20 Endorsed
Draper, UT 84020
I seek to empower my clients to make positive lasting change. I work with individuals, couples, and families dealing with addiction, betrayal trauma, illness, depression, eating disorders, postpartum depression and anxiety. I specialize in addiction recovery treatment and betrayal trauma recovery and I am passionate about raising awareness of the negative impacts of pornography addiction on society. I also understand how addiction and trauma impact the dynamics of a relationship.
I seek to empower my clients to make positive lasting change. I work with individuals, couples, and families dealing with addiction, betrayal trauma, illness, depression, eating disorders, postpartum depression and anxiety. I specialize in addiction recovery treatment and betrayal trauma recovery and I am passionate about raising awareness of the negative impacts of pornography addiction on society. I also understand how addiction and trauma impact the dynamics of a relationship.
(801) 658-9653 View (801) 658-9653
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Suzie Denham
Counselor, CMHC
Verified Verified
Draper, UT 84020
I enjoy working with people from all walks of life to offer support and healing for people who are battling substance use and the co-occurring mental health challenges; those who have experienced trauma (PTSD), grief and loss, are experiencing chronic and terminal physical illness, anxiety, depression, personality disorders and difficulty with life-stage transition. I utilize person-centered and eclectic approaches to therapy seeking to understand the client’s needs and current life goals.
I enjoy working with people from all walks of life to offer support and healing for people who are battling substance use and the co-occurring mental health challenges; those who have experienced trauma (PTSD), grief and loss, are experiencing chronic and terminal physical illness, anxiety, depression, personality disorders and difficulty with life-stage transition. I utilize person-centered and eclectic approaches to therapy seeking to understand the client’s needs and current life goals.
(385) 270-9167 View (385) 270-9167
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April L Bennett
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CCTP, ART, IPT-F
Verified Verified
Draper, UT 84020  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
If you haven't worked through your trauma symptoms or you have been diagnosed with depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar, oppositional defiance and have not found the help you need, come let us help you move through the pain to find peace, relief and skills so you can thrive in your life.
I specialize in Complex PTSD & Dissociative Disorders. I work with individuals and couples from a systemic perspective finding underlying issues & help you navigate life's challenges. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, we resolve trauma issues so you can be comfortable in your own skin, feel calm, capable and confident. Many of my clients have tried therapy 4-8 times including talk therapy, EMDR, Brain Spotting, Prolonged-exposure, etc before finding me. At CoreWork, you get the support and relief you are seeking. We also decrease anxieties, understanding Highly Sensitive Persons & Empaths and their unique gifts.
If you haven't worked through your trauma symptoms or you have been diagnosed with depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar, oppositional defiance and have not found the help you need, come let us help you move through the pain to find peace, relief and skills so you can thrive in your life.
I specialize in Complex PTSD & Dissociative Disorders. I work with individuals and couples from a systemic perspective finding underlying issues & help you navigate life's challenges. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, we resolve trauma issues so you can be comfortable in your own skin, feel calm, capable and confident. Many of my clients have tried therapy 4-8 times including talk therapy, EMDR, Brain Spotting, Prolonged-exposure, etc before finding me. At CoreWork, you get the support and relief you are seeking. We also decrease anxieties, understanding Highly Sensitive Persons & Empaths and their unique gifts.
(385) 316-7087 View (385) 316-7087
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Lupine Counseling and Psychological Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Draper, UT 84020
Many individuals first come to my office feeling “stuck in the muck”, overwhelmed, burdened, hurt or alone, while others are seeking a witness to their pain and suffering, are in a state of immense life changes, or are experiencing challenges after surviving a traumatic event or a lifetime of traumatic exposure. No problem you are currently experiencing is too big. What is therapy like with me? I meet each individual, couple, or system where they are at, and do so with unconditional positive regard. You are the expert of you; as the therapist, I am here to learn and create a safe space for you to meet your unique therapy goals.
Many individuals first come to my office feeling “stuck in the muck”, overwhelmed, burdened, hurt or alone, while others are seeking a witness to their pain and suffering, are in a state of immense life changes, or are experiencing challenges after surviving a traumatic event or a lifetime of traumatic exposure. No problem you are currently experiencing is too big. What is therapy like with me? I meet each individual, couple, or system where they are at, and do so with unconditional positive regard. You are the expert of you; as the therapist, I am here to learn and create a safe space for you to meet your unique therapy goals.
(801) 893-9487 View (801) 893-9487
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Meghan Vickrey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Draper, UT 84020
I am passionate about helping adults find joy and meaning in their lives. Depression, anxiety, trauma, chronic illness, and grief are all life experiences that can keep us feeling disconnected from ourselves and the true experiences we desire. As we work together on these issues, I hope to help you recognize your own inner strength that can help you through these challenges to find a sense of peace, personal growth, resilience, and joy.
I am passionate about helping adults find joy and meaning in their lives. Depression, anxiety, trauma, chronic illness, and grief are all life experiences that can keep us feeling disconnected from ourselves and the true experiences we desire. As we work together on these issues, I hope to help you recognize your own inner strength that can help you through these challenges to find a sense of peace, personal growth, resilience, and joy.
(385) 354-5580 View (385) 354-5580
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Erika Sheriff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Draper, UT 84020
I specialize in treating eating disorders, chronic pain and chronic illness, and obsessive compulsive disorders. I would like to welcome you to a safe space, where every individual is embraced with empathy, and feels understood. I am dedicated to assisting you in navigating your own life struggles, addictions, relationship issues, or just managing life and all the complexities! I am here to help guide you back to a path of positive whole health healing, and reconnecting with your soul and your authenticity. I love working with Women's Empowerment, along with everything that it comes with. I'm excited to start your healing journey!
I specialize in treating eating disorders, chronic pain and chronic illness, and obsessive compulsive disorders. I would like to welcome you to a safe space, where every individual is embraced with empathy, and feels understood. I am dedicated to assisting you in navigating your own life struggles, addictions, relationship issues, or just managing life and all the complexities! I am here to help guide you back to a path of positive whole health healing, and reconnecting with your soul and your authenticity. I love working with Women's Empowerment, along with everything that it comes with. I'm excited to start your healing journey!
(801) 845-3673 View (801) 845-3673
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Jen Middleton
Counselor, CMHC
Verified Verified
19 Endorsed
Draper, UT 84020
Hi, I’m Jen. I have so much respect for clients who show up courageously wanting to work hard and transform their pain into strength. As a therapist, I offer a safe, judgment-free space where we can focus on your healing and growth. I work hard to balance compassion with accountability, so you feel seen, heard, and empowered. I work with adult individuals and couples. I have experience working with trauma, anxiety, depression, compulsive behaviors, grief, and loss. With couples, I love working with a variety of marriage and relationship challenges including pre-marital counseling, communication, infidelity, and trust issues.
Hi, I’m Jen. I have so much respect for clients who show up courageously wanting to work hard and transform their pain into strength. As a therapist, I offer a safe, judgment-free space where we can focus on your healing and growth. I work hard to balance compassion with accountability, so you feel seen, heard, and empowered. I work with adult individuals and couples. I have experience working with trauma, anxiety, depression, compulsive behaviors, grief, and loss. With couples, I love working with a variety of marriage and relationship challenges including pre-marital counseling, communication, infidelity, and trust issues.
(385) 449-4021 View (385) 449-4021
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David Skiles
Counselor, CMHC
Verified Verified
Draper, UT 84020
I have experience working with a wide range of issues, needs, and goals ranging from every-day life stressors to serious mental illness and posttraumatic stress. I specialize in treating co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders and the emotional, spiritual, social, and/or attachment wounds that often drive them. I accomplish this by empowering and enabling people to free themselves from their past wounds and find hope and joy in their current life, whatever their circumstances may be.
I have experience working with a wide range of issues, needs, and goals ranging from every-day life stressors to serious mental illness and posttraumatic stress. I specialize in treating co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders and the emotional, spiritual, social, and/or attachment wounds that often drive them. I accomplish this by empowering and enabling people to free themselves from their past wounds and find hope and joy in their current life, whatever their circumstances may be.
(385) 853-5877 View (385) 853-5877
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Best Practice Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CEAP, SAP
Verified Verified
Draper, UT 84020
Clients who come in ready to work on themselves are leaps and bounds ahead of clients who might be dragging their feet in coming to therapy. If you are ready to change and personally motivated, your progress will be quick and you will get a lot out of the therapeutic process. Brief, solution focused therapy is often the most helpful depending on the client, but my intention is always to start where each individual client is at and work to assist them in their goals and desires for change based on their own strengths.
Clients who come in ready to work on themselves are leaps and bounds ahead of clients who might be dragging their feet in coming to therapy. If you are ready to change and personally motivated, your progress will be quick and you will get a lot out of the therapeutic process. Brief, solution focused therapy is often the most helpful depending on the client, but my intention is always to start where each individual client is at and work to assist them in their goals and desires for change based on their own strengths.
(801) 754-4031 View (801) 754-4031
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Makenzie Shaughnessy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Draper, UT 84020  (Online Only)
I am passionate about helping people from all walks of life to help live their best lives and to be who they want to be as individuals and partners. I've worked with a variety of challenges including communication difficulties, anxiety/depression, self image, negative self talk, infidelity, sexual/intimacy concerns, past trauma, as well as premarital counseling.
I am passionate about helping people from all walks of life to help live their best lives and to be who they want to be as individuals and partners. I've worked with a variety of challenges including communication difficulties, anxiety/depression, self image, negative self talk, infidelity, sexual/intimacy concerns, past trauma, as well as premarital counseling.
(385) 483-2065 View (385) 483-2065
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Danielle Hardy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW
Verified Verified
Draper, UT 84020
I have immediate availability for new patients. As a therapist, I enjoy creating a space where individuals and families can come and feel valued, understood, and accepted. My office is a space of limitless opportunities for growth and development. While in my therapy office you will feel my genuine compassion and care as I assist you in recognizing your unhealthy coping skills or patterns and help guide you into finding new ways to design your healthiest and happiest life. Creating a unique, holistic approach to therapy for each person that I meet with is incredibly important.
I have immediate availability for new patients. As a therapist, I enjoy creating a space where individuals and families can come and feel valued, understood, and accepted. My office is a space of limitless opportunities for growth and development. While in my therapy office you will feel my genuine compassion and care as I assist you in recognizing your unhealthy coping skills or patterns and help guide you into finding new ways to design your healthiest and happiest life. Creating a unique, holistic approach to therapy for each person that I meet with is incredibly important.
(385) 378-8805 View (385) 378-8805
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Inner Peace Counseling of Utah
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW
Verified Verified
Draper, UT 84020
At Inner Peace Counseling of Utah our team of caring, competent professionals help you meet your goals, provide quality treatment of mental health disorders and support through hard times. Serving children as young as 4 years old through adulthood. Individual therapy, couples therapy and family therapy offered. For those needing reduced rates, our Therapist Interns, who are highly skilled, are able to offer reduced rates. Call us to learn more.
At Inner Peace Counseling of Utah our team of caring, competent professionals help you meet your goals, provide quality treatment of mental health disorders and support through hard times. Serving children as young as 4 years old through adulthood. Individual therapy, couples therapy and family therapy offered. For those needing reduced rates, our Therapist Interns, who are highly skilled, are able to offer reduced rates. Call us to learn more.
(385) 247-3726 View (385) 247-3726
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Staci Robinson
Counselor, MS, LCMHC, CHT
Verified Verified
Draper, UT 84020
The team at A New Direction understands that individuals come to a point in their lives when change is needed. We are here to offer the support, resources and skills to accommodate a healthy lifestyle while working on "the self" to incorporate needed changes that lead to a productive life. We specialize in mental health, addiction and trauma related issues. We have a variety of modalities to reach each person where he/she is now, allowing an individualized approach to recovery and/or wellness.
The team at A New Direction understands that individuals come to a point in their lives when change is needed. We are here to offer the support, resources and skills to accommodate a healthy lifestyle while working on "the self" to incorporate needed changes that lead to a productive life. We specialize in mental health, addiction and trauma related issues. We have a variety of modalities to reach each person where he/she is now, allowing an individualized approach to recovery and/or wellness.
(801) 666-2959 View (801) 666-2959
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Corner Canyon Counseling & Psychological Services
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Draper, UT 84020
Appointments are available same week of as Winter, 2022! We know that it takes great courage to seek help for your problems. We seek to respect your courage to heal by providing quality psychotherapy in a safe, warm, and comfortable setting.
Appointments are available same week of as Winter, 2022! We know that it takes great courage to seek help for your problems. We seek to respect your courage to heal by providing quality psychotherapy in a safe, warm, and comfortable setting.
(801) 335-6349 View (801) 335-6349
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Aspire Counseling Network
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Draper, UT 84020
Aspire Counseling Network provides outpatient mental health services for adults, adolescents, and children. With diverse backgrounds and a wide range of specialties, our clinicians are committed to guiding you on a personalized path to healing utilizing evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
Aspire Counseling Network provides outpatient mental health services for adults, adolescents, and children. With diverse backgrounds and a wide range of specialties, our clinicians are committed to guiding you on a personalized path to healing utilizing evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
(801) 988-9037 View (801) 988-9037
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Kami Marsh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Draper, UT 84020  (Online Only)
As a therapist I work with an individuals unique life experiences to help heal and grow. My experiences as a mental health professional are diverse. Working with individuals that have survived complex trauma to the day to day life stressors that are hard to adjust to. Many have thoughts or feelings that there is "no way out" or "I can't do this anymore". I try to help honor, understanding, and releasing our uncomfortable or confusing cognitions, emotions and behavioral patterns through compassionate, supportive and directness. I've been blessed to be trained and work with some amazing people in a range of techniques.
As a therapist I work with an individuals unique life experiences to help heal and grow. My experiences as a mental health professional are diverse. Working with individuals that have survived complex trauma to the day to day life stressors that are hard to adjust to. Many have thoughts or feelings that there is "no way out" or "I can't do this anymore". I try to help honor, understanding, and releasing our uncomfortable or confusing cognitions, emotions and behavioral patterns through compassionate, supportive and directness. I've been blessed to be trained and work with some amazing people in a range of techniques.
(425) 559-9431 View (425) 559-9431
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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.