Chronic Pain Therapists in Salt Lake City, UT
Spencer Richards
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84106 (Online Only)
I hold several specialty trainings in these areas, especially in treatment of insomnia, chronic pain, managing chronic illness, weight management, and building a healthier life.
I specialize in the treatment of whole people - you are more than just your mental health. I am most helpful for individuals looking to build more meaning, joy, passion, and vitality in their lives. People working with me often arrive feeling stuck - my job is to help you get moving toward the things that matter most to you in your life. All of the services I provide are done virtually and I'm passionate about making every interaction personal, compassionate, and effective!
I hold several specialty trainings in these areas, especially in treatment of insomnia, chronic pain, managing chronic illness, weight management, and building a healthier life.
I specialize in the treatment of whole people - you are more than just your mental health. I am most helpful for individuals looking to build more meaning, joy, passion, and vitality in their lives. People working with me often arrive feeling stuck - my job is to help you get moving toward the things that matter most to you in your life. All of the services I provide are done virtually and I'm passionate about making every interaction personal, compassionate, and effective!
I specialize in working with adults who want relief from: 1) life stress from work, transitions, relationships, 2) anxiety including high-functioning anxiety, and overanalyzing, 3) depression or low motivation, 4) chronic pain/headaches, 5) coping with chronic illnesses or end-of-life issues, cancer, ALS, etc.
I believe that you’re the expert on you—and with collaborative help from someone trained in evidence-based practices—improvement and healing are possible. I emphasize the use of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based treatments for your mental health concerns.
I specialize in working with adults who want relief from: 1) life stress from work, transitions, relationships, 2) anxiety including high-functioning anxiety, and overanalyzing, 3) depression or low motivation, 4) chronic pain/headaches, 5) coping with chronic illnesses or end-of-life issues, cancer, ALS, etc.
I believe that you’re the expert on you—and with collaborative help from someone trained in evidence-based practices—improvement and healing are possible. I emphasize the use of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based treatments for your mental health concerns.
I am a nationally-recognized expert in mindfulness and cognitive-behavioral therapies for stress-related conditions; in recognition of my expertise, I have received more than $20 million in federal grants to develop new, cutting-edge treatments. I have 15 years of clinical experience working with people suffering from stress, anxiety, depression, addictive behaviors, trauma, chronic pain, and mind-body conditions. I firmly believe that people have the power to transcend and transform their challenges into opportunities for growth and well-being. When appropriate, I engage clients on an existential level, assisting them in clarifying the meaning of their lives.
I am a nationally-recognized expert in mindfulness and cognitive-behavioral therapies for stress-related conditions; in recognition of my expertise, I have received more than $20 million in federal grants to develop new, cutting-edge treatments. I have 15 years of clinical experience working with people suffering from stress, anxiety, depression, addictive behaviors, trauma, chronic pain, and mind-body conditions. I firmly believe that people have the power to transcend and transform their challenges into opportunities for growth and well-being. When appropriate, I engage clients on an existential level, assisting them in clarifying the meaning of their lives.
Some areas that I specialize in are: management of chronic illness/pain, adult and childhood trauma, depression and anxiety.
I don't know how to stop hurting. I don't know how to help him. I don't know how to get anything to change. Whether it is a problem you are experiencing with yourself, your child or another loved one many people have these thoughts. When the thoughts become overwhelming and impact your quality of life, it is time to change. Anais Nin wrote, "And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom."
Some areas that I specialize in are: management of chronic illness/pain, adult and childhood trauma, depression and anxiety.
I don't know how to stop hurting. I don't know how to help him. I don't know how to get anything to change. Whether it is a problem you are experiencing with yourself, your child or another loved one many people have these thoughts. When the thoughts become overwhelming and impact your quality of life, it is time to change. Anais Nin wrote, "And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom."
Dr. Anne Baker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84103 (Online Only)
I work with adults only and specialize in treatment for chronic pain, trauma/PTSD, and anxiety. I also help with a range of other issues. I especially enjoy supporting clients who have centralized conditions (e.g., fibromyalgia, IBS) and/or autoimmune diseases alongside histories of trauma. Clients often come into therapy with me expressing a desire to more deeply understand themselves and their sense of suffering, and to let go of the burdens they carry. My job in that process is never to fix you or tell you what to do. Rather, it is to support you in discovering your own deep knowing about who you are and what you need.
I work with adults only and specialize in treatment for chronic pain, trauma/PTSD, and anxiety. I also help with a range of other issues. I especially enjoy supporting clients who have centralized conditions (e.g., fibromyalgia, IBS) and/or autoimmune diseases alongside histories of trauma. Clients often come into therapy with me expressing a desire to more deeply understand themselves and their sense of suffering, and to let go of the burdens they carry. My job in that process is never to fix you or tell you what to do. Rather, it is to support you in discovering your own deep knowing about who you are and what you need.
I am experienced in trauma recovery especially from medical & health crisis trauma including ME/CFS, chronic illness & post-viral syndromes.
How would it feel to be certain of who you are-let's find out how you can be the expert of your own life! I focus from several evidence-based & trauma-informed therapy models with adult individuals, relationship systems & groups. I am experienced in attachment, chronic health Issues, disability & medical trauma, life & belief transitions, gender & LGBTQ+ & alternative partnerships. I'm passionate about working with individuals whose lives have been deeply altered by a major event including a medical trauma, disability or career loss. I have limited space for high-specialization-match clients
I am experienced in trauma recovery especially from medical & health crisis trauma including ME/CFS, chronic illness & post-viral syndromes.
How would it feel to be certain of who you are-let's find out how you can be the expert of your own life! I focus from several evidence-based & trauma-informed therapy models with adult individuals, relationship systems & groups. I am experienced in attachment, chronic health Issues, disability & medical trauma, life & belief transitions, gender & LGBTQ+ & alternative partnerships. I'm passionate about working with individuals whose lives have been deeply altered by a major event including a medical trauma, disability or career loss. I have limited space for high-specialization-match clients
Steven Sorenson Ms
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84101 (Online Only)
I can help you with depression, anxiety, trauma resolution, fears, stress management, religious issues, breaking bad habits, grief & loss, pain management, sports performance and more.
A quote I like from Oliver Wendell Holmes- "The most important thing in this world is not so much where we stand, but in what direction we are moving". Life is something to be enjoyed, not just something to struggle through! I believe that finding our happiness and fulfillment is a skill, an "ability" that lies within each of us. I believe you possess the solutions to your problems and my job is to help you discover those solutions. I have a strong orientation in Brief Solution Focused Therapy, searching with you for solutions to your problems with a very positive, time sensitive and forward looking approach.
I can help you with depression, anxiety, trauma resolution, fears, stress management, religious issues, breaking bad habits, grief & loss, pain management, sports performance and more.
A quote I like from Oliver Wendell Holmes- "The most important thing in this world is not so much where we stand, but in what direction we are moving". Life is something to be enjoyed, not just something to struggle through! I believe that finding our happiness and fulfillment is a skill, an "ability" that lies within each of us. I believe you possess the solutions to your problems and my job is to help you discover those solutions. I have a strong orientation in Brief Solution Focused Therapy, searching with you for solutions to your problems with a very positive, time sensitive and forward looking approach.
If you find yourself struggling with unwanted experiences (painful emotions or moods, intrusive thoughts, chronic physical pain, etc) and feel stuck, no longer enjoying life, or falling further away from being the kind of person you want to be, I am here to help. It is challenging to live a life worth living when you feel constantly side-lined, exhausted, or defeated by fighting the pain that the world throws at you. I will collaborate with you so you can create a purposeful, satisfying, and meaningful life by dropping this struggle and learning to whole-heartedly pursue what matters most to you with flexibility and commitment.
If you find yourself struggling with unwanted experiences (painful emotions or moods, intrusive thoughts, chronic physical pain, etc) and feel stuck, no longer enjoying life, or falling further away from being the kind of person you want to be, I am here to help. It is challenging to live a life worth living when you feel constantly side-lined, exhausted, or defeated by fighting the pain that the world throws at you. I will collaborate with you so you can create a purposeful, satisfying, and meaningful life by dropping this struggle and learning to whole-heartedly pursue what matters most to you with flexibility and commitment.
Amy Edwards
Counselor, CMHC, MEd
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
Waitlist for new clients
In addition to traditional format therapy, Amy offers short-term support around issues of parenting, pain, relationship with food and insomnia.
Amy helps you to find the insight you need so your story can make sense again. We can all become unsure of how we got to where we are, where we are headed, and even what would make things better. We become emotionally, relationally, and even physically stuck, reacting in ways that are ineffective at best, and often just plain counterproductive. Amy brings to therapy a number of different approaches to assist you in finding personal insight, motivation, and connection. She supports clients in the act of turning to their internal experience as a guide to forming connections, making decisions, moving through difficult experiences.
In addition to traditional format therapy, Amy offers short-term support around issues of parenting, pain, relationship with food and insomnia.
Amy helps you to find the insight you need so your story can make sense again. We can all become unsure of how we got to where we are, where we are headed, and even what would make things better. We become emotionally, relationally, and even physically stuck, reacting in ways that are ineffective at best, and often just plain counterproductive. Amy brings to therapy a number of different approaches to assist you in finding personal insight, motivation, and connection. She supports clients in the act of turning to their internal experience as a guide to forming connections, making decisions, moving through difficult experiences.
V Frankl: “Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” My passion is helping disrupt the habitual autopilot of life in order to gain a sense of resiliency, purpose, and vitality. When experiencing burnout, acute/chronic stress, trauma, and/or chronic pain I work with you to restore balance in your life by processing stressors, trauma/triggers, and building in resources to increase resilience in the face of these barriers. This is achieved by working as a team: You are the expert of you and I bring the expertise of psychology.
V Frankl: “Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” My passion is helping disrupt the habitual autopilot of life in order to gain a sense of resiliency, purpose, and vitality. When experiencing burnout, acute/chronic stress, trauma, and/or chronic pain I work with you to restore balance in your life by processing stressors, trauma/triggers, and building in resources to increase resilience in the face of these barriers. This is achieved by working as a team: You are the expert of you and I bring the expertise of psychology.
I view therapy as a place for both the patient and the therapist to be real and authentic. Therapy can be a place where we come together to listen to and honor those parts of ourselves that we cut off. Over time, as we come to acknowledge and accept those parts of self that have been left behind, we can come to feel whole again. In this way, therapy does not eliminate every pain or problem, but it is a chance for reducing unnecessary suffering while being kind to ourselves in the face of the inherent struggles of life.
I view therapy as a place for both the patient and the therapist to be real and authentic. Therapy can be a place where we come together to listen to and honor those parts of ourselves that we cut off. Over time, as we come to acknowledge and accept those parts of self that have been left behind, we can come to feel whole again. In this way, therapy does not eliminate every pain or problem, but it is a chance for reducing unnecessary suffering while being kind to ourselves in the face of the inherent struggles of life.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPH, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84106 (Online Only)
Reaching out for support is hard. You are brave for being here! My name is Julia Ewanowski. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and I also have my Masters of Public Health. I specialize in perinatal mental health, or mood and anxiety changes that happen before, during & after pregnancy, perinatal trauma, OCD, grief & loss, infertility, parenting struggles, adoption and relationship conflicts. I also treat the mental health conditions that can accompany chronic health conditions, health-related traumas, terminal illness & caregiver burnout.
Reaching out for support is hard. You are brave for being here! My name is Julia Ewanowski. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and I also have my Masters of Public Health. I specialize in perinatal mental health, or mood and anxiety changes that happen before, during & after pregnancy, perinatal trauma, OCD, grief & loss, infertility, parenting struggles, adoption and relationship conflicts. I also treat the mental health conditions that can accompany chronic health conditions, health-related traumas, terminal illness & caregiver burnout.
Freedom, fulfillment, and meaning can grow from emotional pain.
Experienced. Professional. Caring. Safe. Confidential. Licensed since 1995. Offices in Park City, Salt Lake City, and Evanston. With an open, empathic, non-judgmental style, I work with people from all walks of life who are looking for healing, change, and growth. I have provided such help to many people for years, often to those who thought there was no help, or for whom previous treatment did not quite get to the root of the problem. Whether seeking help with every day concerns, life transitions, personal development, family and relationship issues, or longstanding complicated problems, you are welcome in my office.
Freedom, fulfillment, and meaning can grow from emotional pain.
Experienced. Professional. Caring. Safe. Confidential. Licensed since 1995. Offices in Park City, Salt Lake City, and Evanston. With an open, empathic, non-judgmental style, I work with people from all walks of life who are looking for healing, change, and growth. I have provided such help to many people for years, often to those who thought there was no help, or for whom previous treatment did not quite get to the root of the problem. Whether seeking help with every day concerns, life transitions, personal development, family and relationship issues, or longstanding complicated problems, you are welcome in my office.
Healing Pathways Therapy Center
Counselor, MS, CMHC, LCSW, AMFT, ACMHC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
We have a great family of therapists in our group who also focus on individual, couples, and family issues, mood disorders, addictive behaviors, and chronic pain and illness.
Healing Pathways Therapy Center provides a safe nurturing environment for adults, adolescents, and children to focus on relationship, well-being and mental health issues. We focus on topics such as life adjustment, depression, anxiety, relationship and family issues, divorce, phobias, trauma, addictions, etc. We specialize in trauma and childhood attachment issues, working to resolve big or little traumas or negative experiences which tend to impede emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual growth. We focus on healing rather than just coping, by finding resolving underlaying issue rather than just putting a bandaid on symptoms.
We have a great family of therapists in our group who also focus on individual, couples, and family issues, mood disorders, addictive behaviors, and chronic pain and illness.
Healing Pathways Therapy Center provides a safe nurturing environment for adults, adolescents, and children to focus on relationship, well-being and mental health issues. We focus on topics such as life adjustment, depression, anxiety, relationship and family issues, divorce, phobias, trauma, addictions, etc. We specialize in trauma and childhood attachment issues, working to resolve big or little traumas or negative experiences which tend to impede emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual growth. We focus on healing rather than just coping, by finding resolving underlaying issue rather than just putting a bandaid on symptoms.
I use a client centered approach which creates an environment where you can feel relaxed and receive feedback in a non-judgmental way, which helps clients make lasting changes and have a good quality of life no matter what the pain or stressor may be.
The fact you are looking for a therapist shows you have begun a worth while journey. Every client is unique with his or her own special needs. As a result, therapy is geared to meet the needs of each individual or couple.
With my facilitation I will partner with you, which will promote healing and provide a structure to support you as you carry yourself in the world. Dream work is available.
For several years I have been working with clients whose ages range from 3-93 because therapy works for people no matter where they are in their lifespan.
I use a client centered approach which creates an environment where you can feel relaxed and receive feedback in a non-judgmental way, which helps clients make lasting changes and have a good quality of life no matter what the pain or stressor may be.
The fact you are looking for a therapist shows you have begun a worth while journey. Every client is unique with his or her own special needs. As a result, therapy is geared to meet the needs of each individual or couple.
With my facilitation I will partner with you, which will promote healing and provide a structure to support you as you carry yourself in the world. Dream work is available.
For several years I have been working with clients whose ages range from 3-93 because therapy works for people no matter where they are in their lifespan.
Dr. Jill Zablocki
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
Waitlist for new clients
I invite you to experience a cooperative therapy relationship in which you have the freedom to be yourself, to be imperfect, to laugh, and to evolve. Do you look like you have it all together, but inside, you struggle to enjoy life? Despite your best efforts at change, do you feel stuck? People who reach out to me are high achieving and high functioning adults often with successful careers, families, and/or social lives. Despite their accomplishments, however, they struggle privately with emotional concerns including anxiety, grief, self-doubt, unresolved trauma, perfectionism, chronic pain, and relationship problems.
I invite you to experience a cooperative therapy relationship in which you have the freedom to be yourself, to be imperfect, to laugh, and to evolve. Do you look like you have it all together, but inside, you struggle to enjoy life? Despite your best efforts at change, do you feel stuck? People who reach out to me are high achieving and high functioning adults often with successful careers, families, and/or social lives. Despite their accomplishments, however, they struggle privately with emotional concerns including anxiety, grief, self-doubt, unresolved trauma, perfectionism, chronic pain, and relationship problems.
Stacy Lund
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP, CYT
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
I believe in a collaborative approach to build the path to healing as well as a strong therapeutic alliance with my clients. My practice as a clinician is centered around helping individuals process traumatic experiences so they can heal and live a more present and focused existence. I have extensive knowledge of end-of-life issues including chronic pain, unresolved trauma, personal spirituality, , as well as the grieving process.
I believe in a collaborative approach to build the path to healing as well as a strong therapeutic alliance with my clients. My practice as a clinician is centered around helping individuals process traumatic experiences so they can heal and live a more present and focused existence. I have extensive knowledge of end-of-life issues including chronic pain, unresolved trauma, personal spirituality, , as well as the grieving process.
Hi, I am Anne! I am here to help young adults, older adults, and anyone in-between overcome life's obstacles with a side of humor and a heap of empathy. I work with adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, faith transitions, and issues specific to the LGBTQIA+ community. I also have experience working with people in hospice, those with chronic or terminal illness, and caregivers. In sessions I use evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches such as ACT, CBT, ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy) and several mindfulness techniques.
Hi, I am Anne! I am here to help young adults, older adults, and anyone in-between overcome life's obstacles with a side of humor and a heap of empathy. I work with adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, faith transitions, and issues specific to the LGBTQIA+ community. I also have experience working with people in hospice, those with chronic or terminal illness, and caregivers. In sessions I use evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches such as ACT, CBT, ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy) and several mindfulness techniques.
Lisa Chatelain
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, SUDC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Are you experiencing stress, loneliness or emotional pain related to a major life change, a relationship crisis, or a struggle with anxiety or depression? I have over 16 years of experience working with people wrestling with these kinds of issues. I find great satisfaction in helping people navigate concerns related to spiritual questioning and transition. It is an honor to work with individuals healing from trauma or who are seeking relief from depression or anxiety. I find my work with couples who are having difficulty communicating, resolving conflict or repairing after betrayal very meaningful.
Are you experiencing stress, loneliness or emotional pain related to a major life change, a relationship crisis, or a struggle with anxiety or depression? I have over 16 years of experience working with people wrestling with these kinds of issues. I find great satisfaction in helping people navigate concerns related to spiritual questioning and transition. It is an honor to work with individuals healing from trauma or who are seeking relief from depression or anxiety. I find my work with couples who are having difficulty communicating, resolving conflict or repairing after betrayal very meaningful.
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?
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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.