Chronic Pain Therapists in Clark County, WA
I work with those experiencing challenges including: Stress, Chronic Pain, Chronic illness, Sleep problems, and Mood Disorders.
I regret I do not have any openings at this time. When I am able to accept new patients, I work as a licensed psychologist and board certified biofeedback practitioner specializing in helping individuals gain greater stability and flexibility in their lives through the use of psychophysiological regulation skill building and technology. People with medical challenges, chronic pain, and difficult life circumstances will experience an integrative approach that addresses both mind and body and focuses on wellness, health, and quality of life. When appropriate, we may use evidence supported technology to help you reach your goals.
I work with those experiencing challenges including: Stress, Chronic Pain, Chronic illness, Sleep problems, and Mood Disorders.
I regret I do not have any openings at this time. When I am able to accept new patients, I work as a licensed psychologist and board certified biofeedback practitioner specializing in helping individuals gain greater stability and flexibility in their lives through the use of psychophysiological regulation skill building and technology. People with medical challenges, chronic pain, and difficult life circumstances will experience an integrative approach that addresses both mind and body and focuses on wellness, health, and quality of life. When appropriate, we may use evidence supported technology to help you reach your goals.
The focus of Training the Complete Athlete is to serve teens and young adults with a variety of mental health concerns. Our primary focus is working with athletes and other high performers, but we also work with families, adults and clients that deal with medical issues or chronic pain. We want our clients to feel heard and gain the skills to make a change and re-enter their life with confidence, skills and a sense of self-control.
The focus of Training the Complete Athlete is to serve teens and young adults with a variety of mental health concerns. Our primary focus is working with athletes and other high performers, but we also work with families, adults and clients that deal with medical issues or chronic pain. We want our clients to feel heard and gain the skills to make a change and re-enter their life with confidence, skills and a sense of self-control.
Jennifer Navarro
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98662
Waitlist for new clients
The human condition is stressful for everyone right now. Healthcare providers, LGBTQ2SIA + and those with chronic pain/medical illness are feeling it more than ever. Depression, anxiety and trauma responses can be overlooked/minimized. What you are experiencing is real and you deserve the time, space and support to explore this. Are your thoughts, feelings and behaviors getting in the way of your relationships/work/goals/well-being? Are you taking better care of others than you are of yourself? Is it time to move beyond surviving and begin thriving? If so, perhaps it's time to reach out for a helping hand. All are welcome here.
The human condition is stressful for everyone right now. Healthcare providers, LGBTQ2SIA + and those with chronic pain/medical illness are feeling it more than ever. Depression, anxiety and trauma responses can be overlooked/minimized. What you are experiencing is real and you deserve the time, space and support to explore this. Are your thoughts, feelings and behaviors getting in the way of your relationships/work/goals/well-being? Are you taking better care of others than you are of yourself? Is it time to move beyond surviving and begin thriving? If so, perhaps it's time to reach out for a helping hand. All are welcome here.
Dr. Peter H. Addy
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98660
I specialize in guiding psychedelic-curious individuals with chronic health issues to prepare with confidence and courage. My ideal client is someone who has been struggling with chronic health issues, like fibromyalgia, and is looking for a transformative experience to help them heal. They may feel overwhelmed by information about psychedelics and are unsure about the process, or may have lost hope after failed treatments.
I specialize in guiding psychedelic-curious individuals with chronic health issues to prepare with confidence and courage. My ideal client is someone who has been struggling with chronic health issues, like fibromyalgia, and is looking for a transformative experience to help them heal. They may feel overwhelmed by information about psychedelics and are unsure about the process, or may have lost hope after failed treatments.
Alexandra Fisher
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98660
Tharp, a seasoned psychologist and Somatic EMDR practitioner, Ali is a doctoral candidate specializing in chronic pain, chronic illness, aging, and trauma.
Currently accepting new clients. Experiencing trauma +/or having a chronic illness/ pain can be debilitating and affect socialization, engagement in activities, and exacerbate symptoms of mental health. When we have chronic pain, it may feel like our life has no meaning. When we age, we go through many difficult changes which can lead to us question our meaning and purpose. When we experience trauma, we can struggle to find safety, connection, and relationships can prove to be more complex.
Tharp, a seasoned psychologist and Somatic EMDR practitioner, Ali is a doctoral candidate specializing in chronic pain, chronic illness, aging, and trauma.
Currently accepting new clients. Experiencing trauma +/or having a chronic illness/ pain can be debilitating and affect socialization, engagement in activities, and exacerbate symptoms of mental health. When we have chronic pain, it may feel like our life has no meaning. When we age, we go through many difficult changes which can lead to us question our meaning and purpose. When we experience trauma, we can struggle to find safety, connection, and relationships can prove to be more complex.
Often I support my clients suffering with medical problems involving chronic pain, anxiety, and depression.
Hello, I am a Clinical Psychologist specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. I also support clients with a variety of health related issues including pain, anxiety, and depression. Clients often express the invaluable support they have received from having a knowledgeable professional walk with them through their life and/or medical journey. I use psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapies to help you overcome the anxiety, depression, and anger that negatively impact your life, work, and relationships. I would be honored to join you in working to develop the life you desire to be living right now.
Often I support my clients suffering with medical problems involving chronic pain, anxiety, and depression.
Hello, I am a Clinical Psychologist specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. I also support clients with a variety of health related issues including pain, anxiety, and depression. Clients often express the invaluable support they have received from having a knowledgeable professional walk with them through their life and/or medical journey. I use psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapies to help you overcome the anxiety, depression, and anger that negatively impact your life, work, and relationships. I would be honored to join you in working to develop the life you desire to be living right now.
Cheryl Garman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98663 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of a Washington. I believe that counseling is experiential, that it can and should be transformative. I use an ecclectic approach in my work with clients. I have experience treating depression, anxiety, bipolar, grief/loss, trauma and PTSD, chronic pain and life transitions. I have been working in the mental health field since 2008.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of a Washington. I believe that counseling is experiential, that it can and should be transformative. I use an ecclectic approach in my work with clients. I have experience treating depression, anxiety, bipolar, grief/loss, trauma and PTSD, chronic pain and life transitions. I have been working in the mental health field since 2008.
Cheryl L Wilson
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98682 (Online Only)
I am passionate about working with clients who have experienced grief and loss around relationships, illness and life transitions. As someone who has experienced my own grief and loss I understand that each person needs space, empathy and support from others. I honor your experience and will partner with you on your journey toward healing. I believe that from loss can come renewed strength and hope. You are supported in a safe and nonjudgmental space with me. Through pain can come great clarity around your priorities, goals and what is most important to you. You will discover how you have survived and can thrive moving forward.
I am passionate about working with clients who have experienced grief and loss around relationships, illness and life transitions. As someone who has experienced my own grief and loss I understand that each person needs space, empathy and support from others. I honor your experience and will partner with you on your journey toward healing. I believe that from loss can come renewed strength and hope. You are supported in a safe and nonjudgmental space with me. Through pain can come great clarity around your priorities, goals and what is most important to you. You will discover how you have survived and can thrive moving forward.
Victoria Douglas Thoreson
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98684
Waitlist for new clients
You want prompt solutions to today's challenges. Whether you are facing changes in your personal or work life, are dealing with trauma, illness, grief, depression or anxiety, you want support to identify and implement successful strategies to get back on line as soon as possible.
I have an active approach and promote between-session homework and bibliotherapy to integrate the gains you are making. I aggressively seek continuing education for myself in support of your current issues and special concerns.
My office reflects a sense of warmth comfort and security in order to create a reassuring environment.
You want prompt solutions to today's challenges. Whether you are facing changes in your personal or work life, are dealing with trauma, illness, grief, depression or anxiety, you want support to identify and implement successful strategies to get back on line as soon as possible.
I have an active approach and promote between-session homework and bibliotherapy to integrate the gains you are making. I aggressively seek continuing education for myself in support of your current issues and special concerns.
My office reflects a sense of warmth comfort and security in order to create a reassuring environment.
The majority of individuals that I work with struggle with anxiety and mood disorders, PTSD, trauma, interpersonal dysfunction, chronic pain, and life transitions.
I have 30 years of experience in the social service and mental health field. I have worked within schools, hospitals, prisons, and community mental health agencies in California, Oregon, and Washington. People describe me as calm, empathic, and balanced. I believe in the potential of those I see. People can manage and sometimes overcome debilitating mental health conditions. I rely on client collaboration and feedback to stretch a person beyond the distortions that render one paralyzed. Be ready to stretch and discover that you can too!
The majority of individuals that I work with struggle with anxiety and mood disorders, PTSD, trauma, interpersonal dysfunction, chronic pain, and life transitions.
I have 30 years of experience in the social service and mental health field. I have worked within schools, hospitals, prisons, and community mental health agencies in California, Oregon, and Washington. People describe me as calm, empathic, and balanced. I believe in the potential of those I see. People can manage and sometimes overcome debilitating mental health conditions. I rely on client collaboration and feedback to stretch a person beyond the distortions that render one paralyzed. Be ready to stretch and discover that you can too!
Sara Giza
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98662 (Online Only)
After receiving my master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Louisville and obtaining a certification on executive leadership strategy for violence and abuse prevention from the University of Pennsylvania, I moved to Vancouver in June 2021. I spent ten years working in various nonprofits and community organizations’ before going to graduate school. My professional background involves working with both teens and adults on their mental health challenges. My areas of expertise include working heavily with trauma, sexual assault, domestic violence, grief, chronic illness and LGBTQ+ issues.
After receiving my master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Louisville and obtaining a certification on executive leadership strategy for violence and abuse prevention from the University of Pennsylvania, I moved to Vancouver in June 2021. I spent ten years working in various nonprofits and community organizations’ before going to graduate school. My professional background involves working with both teens and adults on their mental health challenges. My areas of expertise include working heavily with trauma, sexual assault, domestic violence, grief, chronic illness and LGBTQ+ issues.
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I teach mindful meditation and instruct in ways it may help reduce stress, anxiety and chronic- pain.
Life's challenges may overwhelm your ability to cope and leave you confused and distressed. As a skilled therapist, I can assist to make this time fruitful rather then just a time to get through. I provide a safe comfortable place to focus on your experience of life. You will receive kindness, respect and genuine caring. My approach is client directed,with compassionate inquiry and creative exploration, using collaborative problem-solving to assist you in restoring your balance and moving in a positive direction; often with deeper insight and a greater capacity for joy and contentment.
I teach mindful meditation and instruct in ways it may help reduce stress, anxiety and chronic- pain.
Life's challenges may overwhelm your ability to cope and leave you confused and distressed. As a skilled therapist, I can assist to make this time fruitful rather then just a time to get through. I provide a safe comfortable place to focus on your experience of life. You will receive kindness, respect and genuine caring. My approach is client directed,with compassionate inquiry and creative exploration, using collaborative problem-solving to assist you in restoring your balance and moving in a positive direction; often with deeper insight and a greater capacity for joy and contentment.
Maria N Bloomfield
Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC, CPA
Verified Verified
Camas, WA 98607 (Online Only)
Life often requires multi-tasking and keeping up with the fast pace. For many of us, it is hard to stop and find the time to attend to the soul. Inevitably, the soul demands attention, and periods of confusion, crisis, illness, or life transition can transform into opportunities for depth work. Anger, stress, illness, anxiety, and depression do not exist in a vacuum and involve a complex interplay of personal, familial, and cultural dynamics.
Life often requires multi-tasking and keeping up with the fast pace. For many of us, it is hard to stop and find the time to attend to the soul. Inevitably, the soul demands attention, and periods of confusion, crisis, illness, or life transition can transform into opportunities for depth work. Anger, stress, illness, anxiety, and depression do not exist in a vacuum and involve a complex interplay of personal, familial, and cultural dynamics.
Real Life Counseling Battle Ground
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LMHC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Battle Ground, WA 98604
No matter where you’re at on your travels through life, we want to be your partner on your personal road to overcoming pain, finding hope, and discovering solutions. We believe that you matter, no matter what. At Real Life Counseling, We invest in the lives of our clients and our team to ignite change and spark achievement both personally and throughout our community.
No matter where you’re at on your travels through life, we want to be your partner on your personal road to overcoming pain, finding hope, and discovering solutions. We believe that you matter, no matter what. At Real Life Counseling, We invest in the lives of our clients and our team to ignite change and spark achievement both personally and throughout our community.
You will start to notice a greater sense of connection, empowerment, and safety as you unravel the meaning behind the trauma and pain.
Would you like to experience life differently than you do now? Have you ever thought, “I’m not enough,” or “There’s something wrong with me." Perhaps you have suffered stressful or overwhelming experiences that are impacting you today. Maybe you've dealt with significant trauma. Often, these occurrences leave their mark in how we view the world around us and how we feel about who we are. Big and painful emotions can become mainstays in our day to day life. It doesn't have to be that way. As an EMDR therapist and Approved Consultant, I can help.
You will start to notice a greater sense of connection, empowerment, and safety as you unravel the meaning behind the trauma and pain.
Would you like to experience life differently than you do now? Have you ever thought, “I’m not enough,” or “There’s something wrong with me." Perhaps you have suffered stressful or overwhelming experiences that are impacting you today. Maybe you've dealt with significant trauma. Often, these occurrences leave their mark in how we view the world around us and how we feel about who we are. Big and painful emotions can become mainstays in our day to day life. It doesn't have to be that way. As an EMDR therapist and Approved Consultant, I can help.
I have unique experience working with adult individuals struggling with a variety of issues including mood disorders, chronic pain and/or illness, and general overwhelm.
Feeling overwhelmed? Not sure where to start in order to feel better? I have been working in the mental health sector for nearly twenty years providing crisis intervention, psychoeducation, and outpatient support. My greatest passion is supporting people in all walks of life to find emotional, physical, and spiritual BALANCE. Whether you are struggling with day-to-day stressors, a challenging life transition, or difficulty in relationships, I am here to support you in finding your way back to center. My promise to you is to listen well and work collaboratively in pursuing your goals in order to feel better and thrive.
I have unique experience working with adult individuals struggling with a variety of issues including mood disorders, chronic pain and/or illness, and general overwhelm.
Feeling overwhelmed? Not sure where to start in order to feel better? I have been working in the mental health sector for nearly twenty years providing crisis intervention, psychoeducation, and outpatient support. My greatest passion is supporting people in all walks of life to find emotional, physical, and spiritual BALANCE. Whether you are struggling with day-to-day stressors, a challenging life transition, or difficulty in relationships, I am here to support you in finding your way back to center. My promise to you is to listen well and work collaboratively in pursuing your goals in order to feel better and thrive.
I have more than thirty-five years of experience serving older adults, people with disabilities, and people living with chronic physical and mental illness.
My caseload is full and I will update my profile when openings are available. Contact my office if you would like to be on my waitlist. People are resilient and capable of change to improve the quality of their lives. Whether desiring to get unstuck from a pattern of behavior (e.g., ineffective communication or substance use); struggling with anxiety, fear, depression, or trauma symptoms; or facing a difficult loss or transition, people often feel alone in their suffering and desire for change. These are human experiences. You are not alone. Together we will partner to identify and treat the crux of the problem.
I have more than thirty-five years of experience serving older adults, people with disabilities, and people living with chronic physical and mental illness.
My caseload is full and I will update my profile when openings are available. Contact my office if you would like to be on my waitlist. People are resilient and capable of change to improve the quality of their lives. Whether desiring to get unstuck from a pattern of behavior (e.g., ineffective communication or substance use); struggling with anxiety, fear, depression, or trauma symptoms; or facing a difficult loss or transition, people often feel alone in their suffering and desire for change. These are human experiences. You are not alone. Together we will partner to identify and treat the crux of the problem.
Dr. Dyer is a clinical psychologist who earned his PhD from Purdue University. He completed an internship in Primary Care Psychology at the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine and a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Washington School of Medicine. He served on the faculty at UW in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine for 7 years prior to moving to Southwest Washington. He then worked in two large family medicine clinics in Vancouver before joining LifeStance. Dr. Dyer has extensive experience working with clients with depression, anxiety, trauma, pain, and multiple health conditions.
Dr. Dyer is a clinical psychologist who earned his PhD from Purdue University. He completed an internship in Primary Care Psychology at the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine and a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Washington School of Medicine. He served on the faculty at UW in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine for 7 years prior to moving to Southwest Washington. He then worked in two large family medicine clinics in Vancouver before joining LifeStance. Dr. Dyer has extensive experience working with clients with depression, anxiety, trauma, pain, and multiple health conditions.
I am especially passionate about working with trauma, grief, and chronic pain.
I believe that something powerful happens when we are seen, heard, and equipped with dignity and support. Counseling is a transformative process that can promote healing, hope, and change as we navigate the challenges that come with being human. I approach therapy through a person-centered, narrative, and family-systems framework. This means that the therapeutic process is centered around your story, your context, and your intersecting identities. I also prioritize trauma-informed care and utilize EMDR to help clients move from feeling stuck in the past to safe and empowered in the present.
I am especially passionate about working with trauma, grief, and chronic pain.
I believe that something powerful happens when we are seen, heard, and equipped with dignity and support. Counseling is a transformative process that can promote healing, hope, and change as we navigate the challenges that come with being human. I approach therapy through a person-centered, narrative, and family-systems framework. This means that the therapeutic process is centered around your story, your context, and your intersecting identities. I also prioritize trauma-informed care and utilize EMDR to help clients move from feeling stuck in the past to safe and empowered in the present.
Acknowledging a desire for 'something different' serves as the foundation for change and can set into motion holistic, enduring growth. I am invested in helping people alleviate emotional, relational, and psychological pain experienced during the course of life. My belief is that therapy is one approach to healing that works for many. Therefore, I seek to provide quality psychological services to individuals, couples, families, groups, and organizations.
Acknowledging a desire for 'something different' serves as the foundation for change and can set into motion holistic, enduring growth. I am invested in helping people alleviate emotional, relational, and psychological pain experienced during the course of life. My belief is that therapy is one approach to healing that works for many. Therefore, I seek to provide quality psychological services to individuals, couples, families, groups, and organizations.
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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.