Chronic Pain Therapists in Radford, VA

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Thomas Bufano
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Radford, VA 24141
Are you feeling stressed, anxious, irritable, or disillusioned? Life can be challenging, confusing, and painful, but it can also be full of meaning, satisfaction, and joy. My belief is that our deepest emotional wounds can also lead to our greatest inner growth: “Life doesn’t happen to us, it happens for us.” Whether you need support with a strained relationship, trauma, physical pain, self-esteem, divorce, illness, personal loss, or are suffering but unsure of how to cope, I will be honored to accompany you on your personal journey and will strive to develop a relaxed atmosphere of mutual trust.
Are you feeling stressed, anxious, irritable, or disillusioned? Life can be challenging, confusing, and painful, but it can also be full of meaning, satisfaction, and joy. My belief is that our deepest emotional wounds can also lead to our greatest inner growth: “Life doesn’t happen to us, it happens for us.” Whether you need support with a strained relationship, trauma, physical pain, self-esteem, divorce, illness, personal loss, or are suffering but unsure of how to cope, I will be honored to accompany you on your personal journey and will strive to develop a relaxed atmosphere of mutual trust.
(540) 701-4404 View (540) 701-4404
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Elizabeth Fariello
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Radford, VA 24141
Are you a woman struggling with anxiety? Do you find yourself having a difficult time coping with everyday life? If so, I get it. Anxiety, and all of its related issues, can be paralyzing. And it can manifest in many forms. For women, we struggle with so many things: comparing ourselves to others, an unhealthy focus on our bodies, striving for perfection(even when we don't expect it in others), and just plain old burn out when it all becomes too much. Alot of us also struggle with past experiences that may have left deep wounds. It can be overwhelming!
Are you a woman struggling with anxiety? Do you find yourself having a difficult time coping with everyday life? If so, I get it. Anxiety, and all of its related issues, can be paralyzing. And it can manifest in many forms. For women, we struggle with so many things: comparing ourselves to others, an unhealthy focus on our bodies, striving for perfection(even when we don't expect it in others), and just plain old burn out when it all becomes too much. Alot of us also struggle with past experiences that may have left deep wounds. It can be overwhelming!
(540) 695-0250 View (540) 695-0250
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Connie Fisher Hopkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Radford, VA 24141
I am a graduate from Radford University earning a Bachelors Degree with a focus on social work. I received a Masters of Social Work from Radford in 2014 and began working toward being a LCSW. I received my LCSW in 2017 and have been working in outpatient therapy since. I have experience with anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, anger management, parenting issues, personality disorders, trauma, and grief. I work from a strength-based perspective with a client-centered style.
I am a graduate from Radford University earning a Bachelors Degree with a focus on social work. I received a Masters of Social Work from Radford in 2014 and began working toward being a LCSW. I received my LCSW in 2017 and have been working in outpatient therapy since. I have experience with anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, anger management, parenting issues, personality disorders, trauma, and grief. I work from a strength-based perspective with a client-centered style.
(540) 307-2972 View (540) 307-2972
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Heide Burch
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Radford, VA 24141  (Online Only)
Dr. Burch has a wait list for new clients. I am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in NY, ME, and VA providing virtual sessions. I work with clients of all ages. I have experience treating numerous presenting problems including anxiety, depression, learning issues, trauma/PTSD, socialization, communication, family struggles, and life changes. Using the strength of each client, I work with you to accomplish your goals and improve your life and functioning. I provide individual, family, and couple's counseling, and participate with most major insurance companies. I am also a board certified telemental health provider (BC-TMH).
Dr. Burch has a wait list for new clients. I am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in NY, ME, and VA providing virtual sessions. I work with clients of all ages. I have experience treating numerous presenting problems including anxiety, depression, learning issues, trauma/PTSD, socialization, communication, family struggles, and life changes. Using the strength of each client, I work with you to accomplish your goals and improve your life and functioning. I provide individual, family, and couple's counseling, and participate with most major insurance companies. I am also a board certified telemental health provider (BC-TMH).
(540) 264-3008 View (540) 264-3008
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Stable Haven Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LMHC
Verified Verified
Radford, VA 24141  (Online Only)
There is a wait list for new clients. Welcome and congrats on taking the first step! I specialize in clients who are struggling with trauma, anxiety, or who have had adverse childhood experiences. If you find yourself struggling with negative beliefs about yourself, poor coping abilities, or with managing your trauma, we may be a good fit. I work with individuals of all ages who want to be happier and healthier overall and who want to get unstuck from their negative emotions or patterns. I am an equine-assisted psychotherapist as well and come spring 2024 I will be offering this approach in Dublin, VA.
There is a wait list for new clients. Welcome and congrats on taking the first step! I specialize in clients who are struggling with trauma, anxiety, or who have had adverse childhood experiences. If you find yourself struggling with negative beliefs about yourself, poor coping abilities, or with managing your trauma, we may be a good fit. I work with individuals of all ages who want to be happier and healthier overall and who want to get unstuck from their negative emotions or patterns. I am an equine-assisted psychotherapist as well and come spring 2024 I will be offering this approach in Dublin, VA.
(540) 306-5114 View (540) 306-5114

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David Gofman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Blacksburg, VA 24060
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, dual licensed in VA and CT. I specialize in working with teens and adults who are struggling with a variety of challenges, such as anxiety, depression, substance use, perfectionism, stress, chronic pain, and relationship issues. I am a certified Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) teacher, and offer evidence-based approaches to help you navigate your life circumstances more skillfully, and to be able to live your life on your terms.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, dual licensed in VA and CT. I specialize in working with teens and adults who are struggling with a variety of challenges, such as anxiety, depression, substance use, perfectionism, stress, chronic pain, and relationship issues. I am a certified Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) teacher, and offer evidence-based approaches to help you navigate your life circumstances more skillfully, and to be able to live your life on your terms.
(571) 520-8690 View (571) 520-8690
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Brianne Burden
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Blacksburg, VA 24060  (Online Only)
I believe, that most often times, it takes an individual to experience significant pain or dissatisfaction in their life in order for them to pursue counseling and change. I understand that the step to reach out and ask for assistance with life’s issues is a huge step and I do not take that lightly. As your therapist, it is my commitment to come along side of you and support you through the more challenging times in life.
I believe, that most often times, it takes an individual to experience significant pain or dissatisfaction in their life in order for them to pursue counseling and change. I understand that the step to reach out and ask for assistance with life’s issues is a huge step and I do not take that lightly. As your therapist, it is my commitment to come along side of you and support you through the more challenging times in life.
(540) 215-7654 View (540) 215-7654
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Cara Knight
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Blacksburg, VA 24060
Hi, I'm Cara and I've been practicing mental health since 2010. It wasn't until I gave birth in 2021 that I realized a real need for counselors trained in all things postpartum. Postpartum issues can range from depression and anxiety to Bipolar disorder, grief, OCD, PTSD, and psychosis. They can also be present in someone other than the one who gave birth! Partners, close social supports, adoptive parents, and even birthing professionals can experience these issues. With the right treatment things can get better! If you're experiencing any issues listed above, regardless of parental status I'd love to help.
Hi, I'm Cara and I've been practicing mental health since 2010. It wasn't until I gave birth in 2021 that I realized a real need for counselors trained in all things postpartum. Postpartum issues can range from depression and anxiety to Bipolar disorder, grief, OCD, PTSD, and psychosis. They can also be present in someone other than the one who gave birth! Partners, close social supports, adoptive parents, and even birthing professionals can experience these issues. With the right treatment things can get better! If you're experiencing any issues listed above, regardless of parental status I'd love to help.
(540) 787-3067 View (540) 787-3067
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Rhoda E Hurst
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PhD
Verified Verified
Christiansburg, VA 24073
My ideal client will allow me to help him or her to grow and to heal. This requires the client to believe in the possibility of trust, hope, and change. The ideal client is honest and willing to take some risk. Just coming to a counselor is a big risk!
My ideal client will allow me to help him or her to grow and to heal. This requires the client to believe in the possibility of trust, hope, and change. The ideal client is honest and willing to take some risk. Just coming to a counselor is a big risk!
(540) 822-0914 View (540) 822-0914
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9.5 times faster than EMDR, Scarlett Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Christiansburg, VA 24073
Welcome. I am so excited to offer my innovative version of EMDR which is 86% faster than Standard EMDR protocol while reducing symptoms for my clients by 82-84% with p< .001. Translated, this means that my version, Target 2 Zero, works extremely well. Adverse experiences or the tough stuff of life cause a variety of uncomfortable symptoms including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder ect. By thinking back through the memory of the adverse or bothersome event and doing a few other things at the same time the memory changes. It decreases in intensity and goes from 1st to third person.
Welcome. I am so excited to offer my innovative version of EMDR which is 86% faster than Standard EMDR protocol while reducing symptoms for my clients by 82-84% with p< .001. Translated, this means that my version, Target 2 Zero, works extremely well. Adverse experiences or the tough stuff of life cause a variety of uncomfortable symptoms including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder ect. By thinking back through the memory of the adverse or bothersome event and doing a few other things at the same time the memory changes. It decreases in intensity and goes from 1st to third person.
(540) 253-1425 View (540) 253-1425
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Johanna Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Blacksburg, VA 24060
Johanna Jones is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a focus on adults, and she has a special place in her heart for LGBTQ populations, the mentally ill, and those who identify with Asperger's Syndrome.
Johanna Jones is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a focus on adults, and she has a special place in her heart for LGBTQ populations, the mentally ill, and those who identify with Asperger's Syndrome.
(540) 299-1574 View (540) 299-1574
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Season Childress
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Christiansburg, VA 24073
Taking new clients for neurofeedback only. If you are interested in pursuing EMDR in 2025, I am happy to put you on my waiting list. If you are wanting more immediate or long term therapy, I can refer you to another practitioner in my practice. Have you had a traumatic incident(s) and still experiencing the symptoms? Are loss of sleep, unexplainable emotions, low self esteem, poor concentration or panic keeping you from enjoying your life? You may be working with a therapist and feel that your brain will just not allow you to implement the strategies. Trauma wires the brain, neurofeedback and EMDR rewire it.
Taking new clients for neurofeedback only. If you are interested in pursuing EMDR in 2025, I am happy to put you on my waiting list. If you are wanting more immediate or long term therapy, I can refer you to another practitioner in my practice. Have you had a traumatic incident(s) and still experiencing the symptoms? Are loss of sleep, unexplainable emotions, low self esteem, poor concentration or panic keeping you from enjoying your life? You may be working with a therapist and feel that your brain will just not allow you to implement the strategies. Trauma wires the brain, neurofeedback and EMDR rewire it.
(540) 328-9526 View (540) 328-9526
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Jane Leo
Pre-Licensed Professional, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Blacksburg, VA 24060  (Online Only)
Do you have to force yourself to get through the day? Do you feel disconnected from your life, as if just going through the motions? Familial and cultural conditioning often cast us in limiting roles. Whether we know it or not, we find ourselves falling into these same familiar patterns even when they undermine our best efforts towards a happy life. I help clients build an awareness to the relationship they have with themselves starting by identifying the character traits they've strengthened in order to survive. This ultimately allows them to move towards more self-compassion, freedom, and purpose in their lives.
Do you have to force yourself to get through the day? Do you feel disconnected from your life, as if just going through the motions? Familial and cultural conditioning often cast us in limiting roles. Whether we know it or not, we find ourselves falling into these same familiar patterns even when they undermine our best efforts towards a happy life. I help clients build an awareness to the relationship they have with themselves starting by identifying the character traits they've strengthened in order to survive. This ultimately allows them to move towards more self-compassion, freedom, and purpose in their lives.
(571) 454-8218 View (571) 454-8218
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Mary Mcintosh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCBA
Verified Verified
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 305-3543 View (540) 305-3543
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Trent Davis
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, CSAC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Christiansburg, VA 24073
Not accepting new clients
My professional interests include depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, and serious mental illness. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families in therapy. I also focuses on stress management and wellness in my clinical work. My therapeutic influences are primarily Humanistic, Cognitive-Behavioral, Systemic, and Interpersonal theories.
My professional interests include depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, and serious mental illness. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families in therapy. I also focuses on stress management and wellness in my clinical work. My therapeutic influences are primarily Humanistic, Cognitive-Behavioral, Systemic, and Interpersonal theories.
(540) 427-7942 View (540) 427-7942
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Josh Harrod, LPC, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Riner, VA 24149
Not accepting new clients
Life is hard, no matter how you slice it. The birth process is traumatic for both mother and infant. Aging, sickness, and death are unavoidable parts of life. So are transitions, losses, and uncertainties. This is nobody's fault. It's not a punishment. This is "life on life's terms." None of us can manage the challenges of this life entirely on our own. We all need support, especially at times of loss and transition. If you, a family member, or loved one ages 14 and up are dealing with grief and loss, uncertainty, anxiety, depressive symptoms, processing trauma, or adapting to life changes, I'm here to help.
Life is hard, no matter how you slice it. The birth process is traumatic for both mother and infant. Aging, sickness, and death are unavoidable parts of life. So are transitions, losses, and uncertainties. This is nobody's fault. It's not a punishment. This is "life on life's terms." None of us can manage the challenges of this life entirely on our own. We all need support, especially at times of loss and transition. If you, a family member, or loved one ages 14 and up are dealing with grief and loss, uncertainty, anxiety, depressive symptoms, processing trauma, or adapting to life changes, I'm here to help.
(540) 745-2508 View (540) 745-2508

Online Therapists

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Mandy Nobilini
Resident in Counseling, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Forest, VA 24551
Are you struggling with anxiety and feeling on edge? Do you find unwanted thoughts, images, or worries getting “stuck” in your head? Are you doing everything you can to try to avoid sadness and pain because it feels overwhelming? Do you wish that you could be present in your life in a way that means something to you? If you relate to any of these questions, I would love to talk more. My areas of clinical focus include OCD, anxiety, depression, and other chronic mental health concerns.
Are you struggling with anxiety and feeling on edge? Do you find unwanted thoughts, images, or worries getting “stuck” in your head? Are you doing everything you can to try to avoid sadness and pain because it feels overwhelming? Do you wish that you could be present in your life in a way that means something to you? If you relate to any of these questions, I would love to talk more. My areas of clinical focus include OCD, anxiety, depression, and other chronic mental health concerns.
(434) 442-6167 View (434) 442-6167
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Susan Mitchell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Blacksburg, VA 24063  (Online Only)
My focus is helping clients develop the resiliency, confidence and coping tools to tackle those stressors, pain and adversity.
Life is hard! With so much is beyond our control, just trying to survive can be exhausting. If you are struggling mentally and emotionally, feel overwhelmed or alone, please know - you don’t have to continue feeling this way. With more than 25 years in practice, I've helped many clients navigate the way through their dark and emotionally difficult times. Through an interactive therapy style, I offer insight, supportive (yet honest) feedback, effective tools for coping, and HOPE for a brighter future. Together, we will share in the responsibility of getting you to a happier, more peaceful place in your life. The TRUTH is .....
My focus is helping clients develop the resiliency, confidence and coping tools to tackle those stressors, pain and adversity.
Life is hard! With so much is beyond our control, just trying to survive can be exhausting. If you are struggling mentally and emotionally, feel overwhelmed or alone, please know - you don’t have to continue feeling this way. With more than 25 years in practice, I've helped many clients navigate the way through their dark and emotionally difficult times. Through an interactive therapy style, I offer insight, supportive (yet honest) feedback, effective tools for coping, and HOPE for a brighter future. Together, we will share in the responsibility of getting you to a happier, more peaceful place in your life. The TRUTH is .....
(910) 601-9685 View (910) 601-9685
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Westmoreland Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Cave Spring, VA 24018
Areas of special interest and experience: adjustment disorders, trauma/stress (physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, rape, accidents, veterans); depression; bipolar disorder; anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety disorder, panic attacks), life transitions; career issues; grief and loss; self-esteem; chronic pain and stress management.
Counseling and Clinical Supervision: Would you like to improve your overall life satisfaction? Counseling helps people to improve their overall life satisfaction by supporting them in making changes. These changes can improve mood, sleep, relationships, work productivity, physical health and more according to your individual goals. I work with people 18 years old and up to support them in effectively making positive changes in their lives. My focus is on developing a trust-based relationship with clients to support them in reaching their goals that improve their overall life satisfaction and wellbeing.
Areas of special interest and experience: adjustment disorders, trauma/stress (physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, rape, accidents, veterans); depression; bipolar disorder; anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety disorder, panic attacks), life transitions; career issues; grief and loss; self-esteem; chronic pain and stress management.
Counseling and Clinical Supervision: Would you like to improve your overall life satisfaction? Counseling helps people to improve their overall life satisfaction by supporting them in making changes. These changes can improve mood, sleep, relationships, work productivity, physical health and more according to your individual goals. I work with people 18 years old and up to support them in effectively making positive changes in their lives. My focus is on developing a trust-based relationship with clients to support them in reaching their goals that improve their overall life satisfaction and wellbeing.
(540) 709-7530 View (540) 709-7530
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Alan Willard
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, DMin
Verified Verified
Blacksburg, VA 24060
When life hurts, I can help. Are you struggling with difficulties that have you feeling depressed, angry, worried, or guilty? Are your relationships at home or work in trouble or conflict? I help individuals and couples who are facing a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, anger, infidelity, pornography, coping w/chronic illness, sexual problems, PTSD, OCD and much more. I started out my professional career as a church pastor, and in my 40's transitioned into becoming a counselor/therapist. I guide people to get over problems and to be their deeper, higher, and more loving, compassionate self.
When life hurts, I can help. Are you struggling with difficulties that have you feeling depressed, angry, worried, or guilty? Are your relationships at home or work in trouble or conflict? I help individuals and couples who are facing a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, anger, infidelity, pornography, coping w/chronic illness, sexual problems, PTSD, OCD and much more. I started out my professional career as a church pastor, and in my 40's transitioned into becoming a counselor/therapist. I guide people to get over problems and to be their deeper, higher, and more loving, compassionate self.
(540) 361-6887 View (540) 361-6887

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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.