Chronic Pain Therapists in Vienna, VA
For clients dealing with chronic illness, we find ways to reduce symptoms and increase enjoyment in life.
I believe that everyone has the ability to heal, learn, and thrive in the face of life's inevitable challenges. I provide individualized, compassionate care using techniques that are skills- focused and evidence-based. In my practice, these approaches have proven helpful for people struggling with medical issues such as neurological disorders, chronic pain, or fatigue and other symptoms related to physical imbalances. Many of my clients are also facing relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, a major life transition, or a recent loss. I help individuals and couples to create more vital, balanced, and meaningful lives.
For clients dealing with chronic illness, we find ways to reduce symptoms and increase enjoyment in life.
I believe that everyone has the ability to heal, learn, and thrive in the face of life's inevitable challenges. I provide individualized, compassionate care using techniques that are skills- focused and evidence-based. In my practice, these approaches have proven helpful for people struggling with medical issues such as neurological disorders, chronic pain, or fatigue and other symptoms related to physical imbalances. Many of my clients are also facing relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, a major life transition, or a recent loss. I help individuals and couples to create more vital, balanced, and meaningful lives.
Angela Gilbert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Vienna, VA 22182 (Online Only)
I have 10 years of experience working with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, life stress, college transitions, job stress, caregiver burnout, chronic illness, and adults over age 65.
As a compassionate psychotherapist, I specialize in helping adult individuals and couples navigate life's challenges, especially chronic illness, caregiver stress, grief and loss, job burnout, divorce, separation, and college transitions. Through evidence-based approaches, I'll empower you with coping skills and strategies for personal growth.
I have 10 years of experience working with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, life stress, college transitions, job stress, caregiver burnout, chronic illness, and adults over age 65.
As a compassionate psychotherapist, I specialize in helping adult individuals and couples navigate life's challenges, especially chronic illness, caregiver stress, grief and loss, job burnout, divorce, separation, and college transitions. Through evidence-based approaches, I'll empower you with coping skills and strategies for personal growth.
Welcome, I work with adults and teens who want to learn more about themselves and the root cause of their concern(s). I am a Parts work (IFS Institute trained) therapist specializing in anxiety, trauma, chronic illness, depression, body image, grief, career, and life transitions. I am genuine, personable, and aim for you to feel safe in the therapeutic space. Together we will navigate your inner world. I have over 19 years of working with people of all ages in the healthcare field. Often, we suffer because the life we pictured is not the life we have. Our greatest challenges move us towards growth and give us purpose.
Welcome, I work with adults and teens who want to learn more about themselves and the root cause of their concern(s). I am a Parts work (IFS Institute trained) therapist specializing in anxiety, trauma, chronic illness, depression, body image, grief, career, and life transitions. I am genuine, personable, and aim for you to feel safe in the therapeutic space. Together we will navigate your inner world. I have over 19 years of working with people of all ages in the healthcare field. Often, we suffer because the life we pictured is not the life we have. Our greatest challenges move us towards growth and give us purpose.
Julia Baumgardner Chung
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Vienna, VA 22180
My specialties include grief and loss, health psychology for chronic illness, mind/body and experiential treatment of chronic pain and physical symptoms, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
Congratulations on taking the first step toward a major life change! The decision to begin counseling is an immense gesture of self love and courage. Finding the right fit is so important to the therapeutic process. Whatever brings you here - the loss of a loved one, a major life transition, troubling relationship patterns, chronic illness or pain, or feeling stuck and confused about the future - will be explored with openness, curiosity, and acceptance. Things can feel easier, when explored without shame or judgment. I believe that we all have the innate ability to heal with the right connection and understanding.
My specialties include grief and loss, health psychology for chronic illness, mind/body and experiential treatment of chronic pain and physical symptoms, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
Congratulations on taking the first step toward a major life change! The decision to begin counseling is an immense gesture of self love and courage. Finding the right fit is so important to the therapeutic process. Whatever brings you here - the loss of a loved one, a major life transition, troubling relationship patterns, chronic illness or pain, or feeling stuck and confused about the future - will be explored with openness, curiosity, and acceptance. Things can feel easier, when explored without shame or judgment. I believe that we all have the innate ability to heal with the right connection and understanding.
Gail Ann Kelsey
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Vienna, VA 22180 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Are you in an unhealthy relationship? Is it hard for you to set boundaries with significant others? Do you have difficulty making decisions? Doubting yourself or feeling like an imposter can make tough times (and difficult decisions) even tougher. I can help you explore and develop a greater understanding and appreciation of your authentic self. Our bodies do keep the score, so it’s vital to connect mind and body. Unprocessed trauma can block that connection. Once our nervous system is regulated, everything seems to fall into place: Anxiety decreases, as does pain perception, while cognitive and creative capabilities increase.
Are you in an unhealthy relationship? Is it hard for you to set boundaries with significant others? Do you have difficulty making decisions? Doubting yourself or feeling like an imposter can make tough times (and difficult decisions) even tougher. I can help you explore and develop a greater understanding and appreciation of your authentic self. Our bodies do keep the score, so it’s vital to connect mind and body. Unprocessed trauma can block that connection. Once our nervous system is regulated, everything seems to fall into place: Anxiety decreases, as does pain perception, while cognitive and creative capabilities increase.
Welcome. Our large practice has over 200 openings! We focus on the relationship with your therapist. Working through conflicts or past pain happens through experiencing, not just through merely reading or thinking about things. Gaining self acceptance and discovering how to bring an open heart to your family or intimate relationships does not come simply from acquiring an insight, or from reading a "how to" book. It starts with the healing relationship... and the only way you will find out how comfortable you might feel with your therapist is to talk to them in person. My focus in treatment is on the relationship.
Welcome. Our large practice has over 200 openings! We focus on the relationship with your therapist. Working through conflicts or past pain happens through experiencing, not just through merely reading or thinking about things. Gaining self acceptance and discovering how to bring an open heart to your family or intimate relationships does not come simply from acquiring an insight, or from reading a "how to" book. It starts with the healing relationship... and the only way you will find out how comfortable you might feel with your therapist is to talk to them in person. My focus in treatment is on the relationship.
Welcome! I’m Sabrina and I’m dedicated to supporting you through life’s emotional challenges, particularly in the areas of grief and loss—whether that’s from the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or a significant life transition like retirement, job loss or a chronic illness diagnosis. My experience spans hospital-based settings, outpatient therapy, and intensive outpatient/partial hospitalization programs, allowing me to provide compassionate care tailored to your unique needs. Many of my clients have referred to me as their “sunshine,” appreciating the warmth and encouragement I bring to our work together.
Welcome! I’m Sabrina and I’m dedicated to supporting you through life’s emotional challenges, particularly in the areas of grief and loss—whether that’s from the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or a significant life transition like retirement, job loss or a chronic illness diagnosis. My experience spans hospital-based settings, outpatient therapy, and intensive outpatient/partial hospitalization programs, allowing me to provide compassionate care tailored to your unique needs. Many of my clients have referred to me as their “sunshine,” appreciating the warmth and encouragement I bring to our work together.
I address topics such as anxiety about health, sleep, depression, illness/ chronic pain, relationships and sex, weight management, trauma, and addiction.
Are you feeling stuck or struggling to make changes in your life but can’t quite figure out how to get there? I offer tools to help people learn to decode their emotions so that they no longer need a therapist guiding them, but rather they can address life's challenges with greater confidence. My treatment focuses on helping people accept the past, and make concrete changes in their lives that lead to a greater sense of peace and satisfaction. My aim is to create a warm, collaborative, and accepting environment where you can feel comfortable expressing your emotions.
I address topics such as anxiety about health, sleep, depression, illness/ chronic pain, relationships and sex, weight management, trauma, and addiction.
Are you feeling stuck or struggling to make changes in your life but can’t quite figure out how to get there? I offer tools to help people learn to decode their emotions so that they no longer need a therapist guiding them, but rather they can address life's challenges with greater confidence. My treatment focuses on helping people accept the past, and make concrete changes in their lives that lead to a greater sense of peace and satisfaction. My aim is to create a warm, collaborative, and accepting environment where you can feel comfortable expressing your emotions.
With over 30 years of experience, I have an expertise in working with adults in midlife and those navigating older adulthood. I work with you to create a safe space where we can explore issues and identify strengths as you gain insight into the challenges you are facing, including family and peer relationships, life stage and life transition issues, caregiver challenges and family conflict. I have extensive experience working with individuals who are challenged by the issues associated with aging, as well as chronic illness (including Alzheimer's, other dementias, Parkinson's, Transplant, and advanced heart and lung disease).
With over 30 years of experience, I have an expertise in working with adults in midlife and those navigating older adulthood. I work with you to create a safe space where we can explore issues and identify strengths as you gain insight into the challenges you are facing, including family and peer relationships, life stage and life transition issues, caregiver challenges and family conflict. I have extensive experience working with individuals who are challenged by the issues associated with aging, as well as chronic illness (including Alzheimer's, other dementias, Parkinson's, Transplant, and advanced heart and lung disease).
I have special interests in helping patients who are undergoing life transitions such as separation and divorce, bereavement, career, acculturation and chronic illness.
I am a Harvard trained psychotherapist with over 20 years of clinical experience, the last 10 of which have been focused on the practice and research of Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP). I am a research associate at the Psychotherapy Research Program at Harvard Medical School, and a former faculty member at the Mind/Body Medical Institute at Massachussets General Hospital in Boston, MA. I practice a model of ISTDP that has evolved from over 50 years of psychotherapy research. This model incorporates aspects of psychodynamic psychotherapy, attachment theory, mindfulness and experiential therapy.
I have special interests in helping patients who are undergoing life transitions such as separation and divorce, bereavement, career, acculturation and chronic illness.
I am a Harvard trained psychotherapist with over 20 years of clinical experience, the last 10 of which have been focused on the practice and research of Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP). I am a research associate at the Psychotherapy Research Program at Harvard Medical School, and a former faculty member at the Mind/Body Medical Institute at Massachussets General Hospital in Boston, MA. I practice a model of ISTDP that has evolved from over 50 years of psychotherapy research. This model incorporates aspects of psychodynamic psychotherapy, attachment theory, mindfulness and experiential therapy.
I work within each client's unique experience to understand and relieve sources of psychological pain in order to increase satisfaction, improve functioning, and reduce or relieve symptoms.
I am committed to helping people - especially those with depression, anxiety, and eating disorders - understand themselves better so they can achieve a greater sense of fulfillment and satisfaction in life. I work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families to reduce symptoms, develop healthy relationships, improve communication, and support self-realization. I believe that a safe, trusting, and collaborative relationship with a therapist can help people learn new ways of being that provide benefits throughout their lives.
I work within each client's unique experience to understand and relieve sources of psychological pain in order to increase satisfaction, improve functioning, and reduce or relieve symptoms.
I am committed to helping people - especially those with depression, anxiety, and eating disorders - understand themselves better so they can achieve a greater sense of fulfillment and satisfaction in life. I work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families to reduce symptoms, develop healthy relationships, improve communication, and support self-realization. I believe that a safe, trusting, and collaborative relationship with a therapist can help people learn new ways of being that provide benefits throughout their lives.
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I help clients with problems related to depression, anxiety, relationships, anger, difficulties with closeness, childhood trauma, and mind/body disorders such as chronic pain and headaches.
Harvard-trained psychologist with 25 years of of experience in helping individuals and couples. I specialize in Intensive Short-term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) and the PACT model for couples. I enjoy helping people who may have had several psychotherapy or medication trials, but have not found lasting relief from symptoms. I am Core Faculty of the ISTDP Program at the Washington School for Psychiatry and former Clinical Instructor in Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. Authored "Treating Affect Phobia: A Manual for Short-term Dynamic Psychotherapy" (Guilford Press), and published numerous articles on psychotherapy.
I help clients with problems related to depression, anxiety, relationships, anger, difficulties with closeness, childhood trauma, and mind/body disorders such as chronic pain and headaches.
Harvard-trained psychologist with 25 years of of experience in helping individuals and couples. I specialize in Intensive Short-term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) and the PACT model for couples. I enjoy helping people who may have had several psychotherapy or medication trials, but have not found lasting relief from symptoms. I am Core Faculty of the ISTDP Program at the Washington School for Psychiatry and former Clinical Instructor in Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. Authored "Treating Affect Phobia: A Manual for Short-term Dynamic Psychotherapy" (Guilford Press), and published numerous articles on psychotherapy.
Freedom from crippling anxiety, the pain of the past, and the overwhelm of living in a complex world is possible.
Everyone thinks you have it all together, but you feel like one slip and it will all fall apart. You have worked so hard for the amazing life you have and yet, the peace you “should” feel seems just out of reach. Perhaps the past seems to sneak up on you, and despite your best efforts, you’re more anxious, not less. Peace has eluded you and the stress of being successful and “having it all” hasn’t allowed time for the growth and change that you long for. If you want to find lasting balance amidst the chaos, I am here to help. With insightful exploration and practical strategies, I can help you find a better way forward.
Freedom from crippling anxiety, the pain of the past, and the overwhelm of living in a complex world is possible.
Everyone thinks you have it all together, but you feel like one slip and it will all fall apart. You have worked so hard for the amazing life you have and yet, the peace you “should” feel seems just out of reach. Perhaps the past seems to sneak up on you, and despite your best efforts, you’re more anxious, not less. Peace has eluded you and the stress of being successful and “having it all” hasn’t allowed time for the growth and change that you long for. If you want to find lasting balance amidst the chaos, I am here to help. With insightful exploration and practical strategies, I can help you find a better way forward.
Dr. Jessa Cooperman
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified Verified
Vienna, VA 22181 (Online Only)
I enjoy working with the LGBTQ+ community and specialize in therapy for individuals navigating anxiety, depression, OCD, neurodiversity, trauma, chronic illness or pain, and relationship and family difficulties. I am also experienced in working with children, adolescents, and their families. Utilizing evidence-based and integrated, systems-based approaches, I strive to empower my clients, guiding them on their journey toward healing and self-discovery. In every session, my goal is to provide a space where clients feel seen and supported.
I enjoy working with the LGBTQ+ community and specialize in therapy for individuals navigating anxiety, depression, OCD, neurodiversity, trauma, chronic illness or pain, and relationship and family difficulties. I am also experienced in working with children, adolescents, and their families. Utilizing evidence-based and integrated, systems-based approaches, I strive to empower my clients, guiding them on their journey toward healing and self-discovery. In every session, my goal is to provide a space where clients feel seen and supported.
Kate Tedeschi
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, ATR-BC, LPC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Vienna, VA 22027
Waitlist for new clients
My specialties include life transitions, anxiety, depression, chronic medical illness, and support through infertility, IVF, pregnancy and postpartum.
Even the most resilient adults, teens and kids need support for the challenges life sends our way. During this time of uncertainty, I am here to partner with you as a collaborative support. My clients describe me as genuine and warm, while providing the opportunity for reflection and growth. You don't have to live with anxiety, depression or overwhelming trauma. You can thrive even in the most challenging of life transitions and relationship challenges, but you don't have to do it alone. You are taking the first step towards connecting back to your true and whole self.
My specialties include life transitions, anxiety, depression, chronic medical illness, and support through infertility, IVF, pregnancy and postpartum.
Even the most resilient adults, teens and kids need support for the challenges life sends our way. During this time of uncertainty, I am here to partner with you as a collaborative support. My clients describe me as genuine and warm, while providing the opportunity for reflection and growth. You don't have to live with anxiety, depression or overwhelming trauma. You can thrive even in the most challenging of life transitions and relationship challenges, but you don't have to do it alone. You are taking the first step towards connecting back to your true and whole self.
Ingrid Bornia, LCSW, Trauma Specialist. I specialize in treating those who struggle with PTSD symptoms and adjustment issues post-trauma exposure. As a therapist, I offer shadow work, evidence-based trauma therapy, using an eclectic approach to help my clients choose to grow from their pain and learn how to better manage their symptoms so that they can be their best version of themselves. I work primarily with those who experience symptoms of anxiety, depression and who have trauma history. My clients meet with me when they have decided they want to process their trauma and heal from past injuries.
Ingrid Bornia, LCSW, Trauma Specialist. I specialize in treating those who struggle with PTSD symptoms and adjustment issues post-trauma exposure. As a therapist, I offer shadow work, evidence-based trauma therapy, using an eclectic approach to help my clients choose to grow from their pain and learn how to better manage their symptoms so that they can be their best version of themselves. I work primarily with those who experience symptoms of anxiety, depression and who have trauma history. My clients meet with me when they have decided they want to process their trauma and heal from past injuries.
Sara Combos
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RN
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Vienna, VA 22027
With my background in nursing and kinesiology, I also enjoy working with chronic pain, injury recovery, medical trauma, and disordered eating.
I operate from the perspective that therapy is not about changing ourselves. Rather, therapy is simply creating space for the seemingly dark, fearful, and shameful parts within us. These parts want to be seen and accepted, just as we all do. In sessions, I encourage my client to allow their body and inner wisdom to drive the progression of the therapeutic process. I believe that healing occurs as we gently move towards non-resistance and self-acceptance. This process catalyzes the body’s innate ability to transform emotions, the conscious, and the subconscious mind.
With my background in nursing and kinesiology, I also enjoy working with chronic pain, injury recovery, medical trauma, and disordered eating.
I operate from the perspective that therapy is not about changing ourselves. Rather, therapy is simply creating space for the seemingly dark, fearful, and shameful parts within us. These parts want to be seen and accepted, just as we all do. In sessions, I encourage my client to allow their body and inner wisdom to drive the progression of the therapeutic process. I believe that healing occurs as we gently move towards non-resistance and self-acceptance. This process catalyzes the body’s innate ability to transform emotions, the conscious, and the subconscious mind.
My areas of specialty include chronic illness and/or pain, depression, anxiety, adjustment, relational issues, eating disorders, and burnout prevention.
“Out of your vulnerabilities will come your strength” -Sigmund Freud. I work with clients who have felt the heartache of hopelessness, despair, and sadness. Whether the presenting problems stem from anxiety, depression, trauma, eating concerns, or a combination of these or other issues, I aim to help clients learn new ways in which to alleviate some of the negative symptoms associated with dissatisfaction or despair.
My areas of specialty include chronic illness and/or pain, depression, anxiety, adjustment, relational issues, eating disorders, and burnout prevention.
“Out of your vulnerabilities will come your strength” -Sigmund Freud. I work with clients who have felt the heartache of hopelessness, despair, and sadness. Whether the presenting problems stem from anxiety, depression, trauma, eating concerns, or a combination of these or other issues, I aim to help clients learn new ways in which to alleviate some of the negative symptoms associated with dissatisfaction or despair.
Therapy for Grief, Loss & Endings at CCHC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, LCSW, MDiv
Verified Verified
Vienna, VA 22182
We can help you balance connection and sharing while honoring individual needs, pain, and coping strategies.
We are wired for love and meaning. When we lose the people/things we care about, it is deeply felt in our body, mind, and spirit. Loss can disorient, disorganize, and disrupt our identity, place in the world, and sense of security. Grieving a loss (passing of a loved one, arelationship ending, or change in life circumstances such as career, health, or location) is a sacred process of honoring the very important role, needs, and purpose the person or important thing offered you. Grief represents a fundamental dilemma, how to love and live with an open heart and survive the inevitable endings, transitions, and losses that life brings.
We can help you balance connection and sharing while honoring individual needs, pain, and coping strategies.
We are wired for love and meaning. When we lose the people/things we care about, it is deeply felt in our body, mind, and spirit. Loss can disorient, disorganize, and disrupt our identity, place in the world, and sense of security. Grieving a loss (passing of a loved one, arelationship ending, or change in life circumstances such as career, health, or location) is a sacred process of honoring the very important role, needs, and purpose the person or important thing offered you. Grief represents a fundamental dilemma, how to love and live with an open heart and survive the inevitable endings, transitions, and losses that life brings.
Anxiety, depression, self esteem, ADHD, pain and weight management, and eating DOs are some areas of my expertise.
In 2007, I started a small, quality and evidence based therapeutic, neuro and psychological clinic operating in a patient-friendly environment. I wanted a CBT based yet relaxed and pioneering environment for my clients to promote the emotional, mental, spiritual, relational and academic/professional well-being without feeling stigmatized. My focus has been and will continue to be in responsiveness, structure, uniqueness and innovation and research. Please reach out with any questions via email to Support at EvienceBasedConsultation.com Website: www.EvidenceBasedConsultation.com
Anxiety, depression, self esteem, ADHD, pain and weight management, and eating DOs are some areas of my expertise.
In 2007, I started a small, quality and evidence based therapeutic, neuro and psychological clinic operating in a patient-friendly environment. I wanted a CBT based yet relaxed and pioneering environment for my clients to promote the emotional, mental, spiritual, relational and academic/professional well-being without feeling stigmatized. My focus has been and will continue to be in responsiveness, structure, uniqueness and innovation and research. Please reach out with any questions via email to Support at EvienceBasedConsultation.com Website: www.EvidenceBasedConsultation.com
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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.