Chronic Pain Therapists in Longview, WA
Janet McKay
Counselor, MS, LMHC, CCTP, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Longview, WA 98632 (Online Only)
My company is Care Counseling Services PLLC. I was a Licensed Practical Nurse (LP/VN) for over 25 years, specializing in mental health since 2003. I earned a Bachelor Degree in Criminal Justice and later obtained a Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling. My post-graduate education is grounded in the study of mental health issues and how they correlate with body issues, such as pain, and chronic or terminal diseases. I base my practice on the belief that the wisdom for growth and healing lies within us, and the issues and difficulties we encounter are not roadblocks but directional signs and teachers.
My company is Care Counseling Services PLLC. I was a Licensed Practical Nurse (LP/VN) for over 25 years, specializing in mental health since 2003. I earned a Bachelor Degree in Criminal Justice and later obtained a Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling. My post-graduate education is grounded in the study of mental health issues and how they correlate with body issues, such as pain, and chronic or terminal diseases. I base my practice on the belief that the wisdom for growth and healing lies within us, and the issues and difficulties we encounter are not roadblocks but directional signs and teachers.
Makael L White
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT, ATR, MA
Verified Verified
Longview, WA 98632
Waitlist for new clients
My waitlist is CLOSED as I am transitioning to private practice. - Ideal clients for my expertise are LGBTQIA+ families, individuals, or relationships. Therapy focus can include (not limited to): navigating the world as a queer or transgender person; navigating neurodivergence; working with a chronic illness and degenerative disorders. Whether this is a work relationship, monogamous marriage, parent/teen relationship in a blended family, or one of the relationships in your polycule, we can find solutions together. The single greatest protective/healing factor in all of these are our supportive relationships.
My waitlist is CLOSED as I am transitioning to private practice. - Ideal clients for my expertise are LGBTQIA+ families, individuals, or relationships. Therapy focus can include (not limited to): navigating the world as a queer or transgender person; navigating neurodivergence; working with a chronic illness and degenerative disorders. Whether this is a work relationship, monogamous marriage, parent/teen relationship in a blended family, or one of the relationships in your polycule, we can find solutions together. The single greatest protective/healing factor in all of these are our supportive relationships.
A native of S pain, Rudy is Spanish-English bilingual and works with adults, teens, children, as well as families and couples.
Through a person-centered humanistic approach, Rudy hopes to meet people where they are at. He is honored to support those doing the hard work of facing their challenges and be a part of the healing process. He also draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) and strength-based therapy to help guide those seeking to connect thoughts and behaviors and encourage self-efficacy. Play therapy also informs his work with children, teens, and families.
A native of S pain, Rudy is Spanish-English bilingual and works with adults, teens, children, as well as families and couples.
Through a person-centered humanistic approach, Rudy hopes to meet people where they are at. He is honored to support those doing the hard work of facing their challenges and be a part of the healing process. He also draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) and strength-based therapy to help guide those seeking to connect thoughts and behaviors and encourage self-efficacy. Play therapy also informs his work with children, teens, and families.
My psychology practice draws upon diverse training, including but not limited to Internal Family Systems (IFS), Psychodynamic and Depth Psychology, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), somatic psychotherapy, Integrative Restoration Yoga Nidra Meditation (iRest) and nondual contemplative and mindfulness based interventions and practices. Meditation training is a major component of my practice. Free iRest yoga nidra meditation recordings are on my website. I provide Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy in collaboration with Journey Clinical
My psychology practice draws upon diverse training, including but not limited to Internal Family Systems (IFS), Psychodynamic and Depth Psychology, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), somatic psychotherapy, Integrative Restoration Yoga Nidra Meditation (iRest) and nondual contemplative and mindfulness based interventions and practices. Meditation training is a major component of my practice. Free iRest yoga nidra meditation recordings are on my website. I provide Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy in collaboration with Journey Clinical
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Are you struggling with chronic pain, anxiety, poor sleep, or managing a chronic health condition? You are not alone and I’m here to help. As a bilingual (English/Spanish) therapist, I specialize in providing compassionate, evidence-based therapy to individuals dealing with the physical and emotional challenges of chronic health issues. I believe in a holistic, client-centered approach to therapy. We will work together to create a customized treatment plan tailored to your unique needs and goals. My aim is to empower you with tools and strategies to improve your quality of life and achieve lasting wellness.
Are you struggling with chronic pain, anxiety, poor sleep, or managing a chronic health condition? You are not alone and I’m here to help. As a bilingual (English/Spanish) therapist, I specialize in providing compassionate, evidence-based therapy to individuals dealing with the physical and emotional challenges of chronic health issues. I believe in a holistic, client-centered approach to therapy. We will work together to create a customized treatment plan tailored to your unique needs and goals. My aim is to empower you with tools and strategies to improve your quality of life and achieve lasting wellness.
Are you struggling with unhealthy habits and lack of motivation? Is pain and trauma from the past interfering with your life today? Are you struggling with anxiety, fears, shame, or depression and nothing has helped? Do you just want to feel worthy, confident, productive, empowered, and successful? If you are ready to heal your past, love yourself, and gain control of your thoughts, feelings, and behavior, I can help. Even though I don't accept insurance, you'll discover quicker, more effective, and longer-lasting results with the services I provide with fewer sessions Contact me and let's talk, so you can begin feeling better now.
Are you struggling with unhealthy habits and lack of motivation? Is pain and trauma from the past interfering with your life today? Are you struggling with anxiety, fears, shame, or depression and nothing has helped? Do you just want to feel worthy, confident, productive, empowered, and successful? If you are ready to heal your past, love yourself, and gain control of your thoughts, feelings, and behavior, I can help. Even though I don't accept insurance, you'll discover quicker, more effective, and longer-lasting results with the services I provide with fewer sessions Contact me and let's talk, so you can begin feeling better now.
You don't need to continue to feel this pain.
This is a no shame, no blame zone where you will be heard. If you ask yourself "what's wrong with me" or hear it from others, it's the wrong question. The right question is "what has happened to you?" Trauma and grief reactions are normal human responses, not pathological diagnoses. But no one is born knowing how to deal with them- not you, not your best friend. Asking for help is the first step to healing. I'm a seasoned Grief Therapist, Certified Trauma Professional and EFT (Tapping) Expert who will collaborate with you to help you clear away the chaos to a more peaceful, productive life. Good therapy works. Give a call now.
You don't need to continue to feel this pain.
This is a no shame, no blame zone where you will be heard. If you ask yourself "what's wrong with me" or hear it from others, it's the wrong question. The right question is "what has happened to you?" Trauma and grief reactions are normal human responses, not pathological diagnoses. But no one is born knowing how to deal with them- not you, not your best friend. Asking for help is the first step to healing. I'm a seasoned Grief Therapist, Certified Trauma Professional and EFT (Tapping) Expert who will collaborate with you to help you clear away the chaos to a more peaceful, productive life. Good therapy works. Give a call now.
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.
Katherine Anne Latter
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC, LIMHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98684 (Online Only)
I counsel those who have been abused, suffered trauma, chronic pain, illnesses, relationship issues, boundaries, low self-esteem, anger, depression, and anxiety.
Allow yourself to experience changes through the seasons of life! As a counselor, it is my delight to come alongside clients and encourage them to transition through life's challenges. I believe that people can transform, weather the storms of life, and gain tools and insights to help them do so. I provide a safe environment, filled with compassion and empathy, in which clients can share their hearts, their fears, their dreams, and their stories.
I counsel those who have been abused, suffered trauma, chronic pain, illnesses, relationship issues, boundaries, low self-esteem, anger, depression, and anxiety.
Allow yourself to experience changes through the seasons of life! As a counselor, it is my delight to come alongside clients and encourage them to transition through life's challenges. I believe that people can transform, weather the storms of life, and gain tools and insights to help them do so. I provide a safe environment, filled with compassion and empathy, in which clients can share their hearts, their fears, their dreams, and their stories.
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.
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.
Jordyn Hengeveld
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Lacey, WA 98503 (Online Only)
I am a psychotherapist who works with grief, life transitions, and chronic pain. With my background as a medical social worker in both hospice and home health, I have seen how my clients’ experiences were often isolating and mentally draining. The losses that come with any life changes, even “good” ones, are not always obvious. In order to help my clients create a path forward, I take a constructivist approach and pull from a variety of modalities, including ACT, narrative therapy and attachment-based therapy. If you think I would be a good fit for you or have any questions, please feel free to reach out for a consultation.
I am a psychotherapist who works with grief, life transitions, and chronic pain. With my background as a medical social worker in both hospice and home health, I have seen how my clients’ experiences were often isolating and mentally draining. The losses that come with any life changes, even “good” ones, are not always obvious. In order to help my clients create a path forward, I take a constructivist approach and pull from a variety of modalities, including ACT, narrative therapy and attachment-based therapy. If you think I would be a good fit for you or have any questions, please feel free to reach out for a consultation.
Daniel Franklin Cummings PS
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vashon, WA 98070 (Online Only)
I work with my clients to make sense and meaning out of their life experiences. The search for meaning is a powerful tool for dealing with trauma, loss, pain, anxiety and depression. My goal as a therapist is to help my clients make meaning of the moments in life in order to live a reach and meaningful life.
I work with my clients to make sense and meaning out of their life experiences. The search for meaning is a powerful tool for dealing with trauma, loss, pain, anxiety and depression. My goal as a therapist is to help my clients make meaning of the moments in life in order to live a reach and meaningful life.
I have experience working with those in the queer community, those who are neurodivergent, those with chronic illness/ pain, and those who are starting to unpack childhood trauma.
“There is no standard normal. Normal is subjective. There are seven billion versions of normal on this planet.” - Matt Haig. So very often, we find ourselves facing the word "should". Who "should" I be, where in life "should" I be, what "should" I be able to do. Whether you are just learning who you are for the first time, or are in a place of transition in your life, the process can be very difficult and can often leave us feeling isolated, alone, misunderstood, and in the need of support.
I have experience working with those in the queer community, those who are neurodivergent, those with chronic illness/ pain, and those who are starting to unpack childhood trauma.
“There is no standard normal. Normal is subjective. There are seven billion versions of normal on this planet.” - Matt Haig. So very often, we find ourselves facing the word "should". Who "should" I be, where in life "should" I be, what "should" I be able to do. Whether you are just learning who you are for the first time, or are in a place of transition in your life, the process can be very difficult and can often leave us feeling isolated, alone, misunderstood, and in the need of support.
The range of loss: grief/mourning, aging, chronic illness, chronic pain, relocation that takes you out of your routine, divorce, retirement, empty nest syndrome, being laid off from your career, and the list goes on.
Has there been a significant loss in your life? Has grief or mourning overtaken you? Are you living with chronic illness or chronic pain? Are you overcome by depression, anxiety, and/or numbness? Do you need help getting through life events? Have you taken a new role in life that seems overwhelming? Are you struggling to figure out what you want in life? My doors are open. Individual and group therapy are offered. This is an inclusive space and a hate-free zone.
The range of loss: grief/mourning, aging, chronic illness, chronic pain, relocation that takes you out of your routine, divorce, retirement, empty nest syndrome, being laid off from your career, and the list goes on.
Has there been a significant loss in your life? Has grief or mourning overtaken you? Are you living with chronic illness or chronic pain? Are you overcome by depression, anxiety, and/or numbness? Do you need help getting through life events? Have you taken a new role in life that seems overwhelming? Are you struggling to figure out what you want in life? My doors are open. Individual and group therapy are offered. This is an inclusive space and a hate-free zone.
Alyssa Adwell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, SUDPT
Verified Verified
Renton, WA 98058 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Washington State. I have expertise in working with adolescents and adults experiencing change, behavioral health concerns, grief, chronic illness, pain, and disabilities.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Washington State. I have expertise in working with adolescents and adults experiencing change, behavioral health concerns, grief, chronic illness, pain, and disabilities.
[Ideally, please click "Website" tab and use our Contact Form.] My practice is focused on individual adults age 21 and older. I work with the queer community, transgender and gender non-conforming individuals, the ethically non-monogamous and the kink community, substance use issues, those struggling to manage depression or anxiety, and clients whose issues stem from PTSD, trauma, or grief. Giving witness and presence to pain helps facilitate a space in which people can heal. I am HAES (Health At Every Size) informed. I believe we all have what we need within us - we just need those qualities recognized, called forth, and polished.
[Ideally, please click "Website" tab and use our Contact Form.] My practice is focused on individual adults age 21 and older. I work with the queer community, transgender and gender non-conforming individuals, the ethically non-monogamous and the kink community, substance use issues, those struggling to manage depression or anxiety, and clients whose issues stem from PTSD, trauma, or grief. Giving witness and presence to pain helps facilitate a space in which people can heal. I am HAES (Health At Every Size) informed. I believe we all have what we need within us - we just need those qualities recognized, called forth, and polished.
Hypnosis is not what you think it is. People get the idea from pop culture that hypnosis is something I will put on you or do to you. This isn't true. You’ve already been in a hypnotic state thousands of times throughout your life. Hypnotherapy is simply using this perfectly natural state to create positive change. This typically requires 3 to 5 sessions. As a certified hypnotherapist, I use hypnosis to help clients overcome limiting and negative behaviors, feelings, & chronic pain. The issues you struggle with originate below the conscious level. If they didn’t, you would easily be able to overcome them using your conscious mind.
Hypnosis is not what you think it is. People get the idea from pop culture that hypnosis is something I will put on you or do to you. This isn't true. You’ve already been in a hypnotic state thousands of times throughout your life. Hypnotherapy is simply using this perfectly natural state to create positive change. This typically requires 3 to 5 sessions. As a certified hypnotherapist, I use hypnosis to help clients overcome limiting and negative behaviors, feelings, & chronic pain. The issues you struggle with originate below the conscious level. If they didn’t, you would easily be able to overcome them using your conscious mind.
Thomas P Essex
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, SUDP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98136 (Online Only)
Perhaps this involves death, chronic illness, substance dependence, family discord, infertility, or marital difficulties.
Life is unpredictable and difficult at times. Things don’t always work out the way we planned or expected they would. When we find ourselves out of balance and upset; it can be helpful to talk about our thoughts and feelings with someone who will listen. In a safe space, it will be easier to consider what is working for you and what is not. I’d like to offer you that safe space and to help you by listening and discussing your situation and experience. I believe in the strength and resiliency of each individual. I know you possess the power to regain balance in your life and I’d like to help you do that.
Perhaps this involves death, chronic illness, substance dependence, family discord, infertility, or marital difficulties.
Life is unpredictable and difficult at times. Things don’t always work out the way we planned or expected they would. When we find ourselves out of balance and upset; it can be helpful to talk about our thoughts and feelings with someone who will listen. In a safe space, it will be easier to consider what is working for you and what is not. I’d like to offer you that safe space and to help you by listening and discussing your situation and experience. I believe in the strength and resiliency of each individual. I know you possess the power to regain balance in your life and I’d like to help you do that.
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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.