Chronic Pain Therapists in Ridgefield, WA
Dr. Greg Peterson
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LMHC, ACS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ridgefield, WA 98642 (Online Only)
I am a proud professional counselor. In the last ten years of my career I have worked with university students and individuals with severe persistent mental illness. I was drawn to working in higher education because university students are often times ready to change and dive into working on growing as people and developing new patterns of behavior. I enjoy helping anyone willing to take a few moments to try an experiment with their thoughts, or try something new. It may be a bit anxiety provoking at times but it helps us all to grow and change. I aspire to be an expert in helping clients find relief from their issues.
I am a proud professional counselor. In the last ten years of my career I have worked with university students and individuals with severe persistent mental illness. I was drawn to working in higher education because university students are often times ready to change and dive into working on growing as people and developing new patterns of behavior. I enjoy helping anyone willing to take a few moments to try an experiment with their thoughts, or try something new. It may be a bit anxiety provoking at times but it helps us all to grow and change. I aspire to be an expert in helping clients find relief from their issues.
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.
Patrice A Jacob
Counselor, PhD, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ridgefield, WA 98642 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
You may be wondering how to find a therapist who is right for you. I believe you should feel respected, heard, and understood and be able to trust that your therapist can help you. I invite you to meet with me to find out if I am the right fit for you. My approach incorporates a variety of psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques, including Acceptance and Commitment therapy and Emotion-Focused therapy. I work with older teens, adults, and elder adults. We typically develop treatment strategies together.
You may be wondering how to find a therapist who is right for you. I believe you should feel respected, heard, and understood and be able to trust that your therapist can help you. I invite you to meet with me to find out if I am the right fit for you. My approach incorporates a variety of psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques, including Acceptance and Commitment therapy and Emotion-Focused therapy. I work with older teens, adults, and elder adults. We typically develop treatment strategies together.
Magnolia Behavioral and Holistic Health
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Ridgefield, WA 98642
Magnolia Behavioral and Holistic Health has current availability. Magnolia Behavioral and Holistic Health is an all inclusive, safe and non-judgmental telehealth agency. MBHH clinicians provide our clients with an individualized therapy experience of feeling understood, heard, and safe as you work towards your goals. Our clinicians have specialities with BIPOC, LGBTQ+, women’s issues, men’s issues, teen, adolescents, chronic health issues, couples, depression and life transitions.
Magnolia Behavioral and Holistic Health has current availability. Magnolia Behavioral and Holistic Health is an all inclusive, safe and non-judgmental telehealth agency. MBHH clinicians provide our clients with an individualized therapy experience of feeling understood, heard, and safe as you work towards your goals. Our clinicians have specialities with BIPOC, LGBTQ+, women’s issues, men’s issues, teen, adolescents, chronic health issues, couples, depression and life transitions.
**Waitlist** Living authentically can be scary, rather intimidating. With support of a therapist, individuals can learn to accept, even embrace, the vulnerability that the process towards authenticity requires. Within a supportive therapeutic relationship, clients can explore personal beliefs and develop their identity. Many individuals struggle with processing life events but it doesn't have to be done alone or involve constant suffering. Life events can be difficult, even "positive" ones such as the birth of a child; postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety are real and it doesn't have to ruin your experience as a parent!
**Waitlist** Living authentically can be scary, rather intimidating. With support of a therapist, individuals can learn to accept, even embrace, the vulnerability that the process towards authenticity requires. Within a supportive therapeutic relationship, clients can explore personal beliefs and develop their identity. Many individuals struggle with processing life events but it doesn't have to be done alone or involve constant suffering. Life events can be difficult, even "positive" ones such as the birth of a child; postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety are real and it doesn't have to ruin your experience as a parent!
Neupathway (Stacy Kratz)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PhD
Verified Verified
Ridgefield, WA 98642
Dr. Stacy Kratz is a positive, compassionate, and enthusiastic PhD LCSW with over 15 years of experience at the forefront of therapy. She specializes in helping clients aged 13 and older develop effective life strategies and achieve relationship success. With deep empathy, Dr. Kratz supports her patients in setting goals and creating actionable plans for personal growth. She employs evidence-based, personalized treatments, focusing on compassionate care, genuine positive regard, hope, and humor. Dr. Kratz believes that a strong therapeutic relationship, combined with cutting-edge approaches, is key to successful treatment.
Dr. Stacy Kratz is a positive, compassionate, and enthusiastic PhD LCSW with over 15 years of experience at the forefront of therapy. She specializes in helping clients aged 13 and older develop effective life strategies and achieve relationship success. With deep empathy, Dr. Kratz supports her patients in setting goals and creating actionable plans for personal growth. She employs evidence-based, personalized treatments, focusing on compassionate care, genuine positive regard, hope, and humor. Dr. Kratz believes that a strong therapeutic relationship, combined with cutting-edge approaches, is key to successful treatment.
Are you or your child worried, striving, and exhausted, yet things don't seem to be as you wish? Are there parts of you ready to give up, while other parts push or criticize you even harder? Does it seem like familiar feelings, thoughts, and cycles go on and on, despite your best efforts? These are common experiences and frustrating. They don't seem to enhance our lives or family. Together we will bring an understanding of what is coming up for you and why. We will develop helpful skills and approaches that increase your odds of experiencing your hopes for relationships worth having, and a life worth living.
Are you or your child worried, striving, and exhausted, yet things don't seem to be as you wish? Are there parts of you ready to give up, while other parts push or criticize you even harder? Does it seem like familiar feelings, thoughts, and cycles go on and on, despite your best efforts? These are common experiences and frustrating. They don't seem to enhance our lives or family. Together we will bring an understanding of what is coming up for you and why. We will develop helpful skills and approaches that increase your odds of experiencing your hopes for relationships worth having, and a life worth living.
Do you suspect you may be autistic or have adhd? Have you struggled to find someone who offers assessments or been worried that they will dismiss you since you don't appear to meet the stereotypical image of autism?
Do you suspect you may be autistic or have adhd? Have you struggled to find someone who offers assessments or been worried that they will dismiss you since you don't appear to meet the stereotypical image of autism?
Hannah May Williams
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Ridgefield, WA 98642 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I work with clients who have a wide range of concerns, including trauma, anxiety, ADHD, OCD or obsessive-compulsive behaviors, identity exploration, and people who identify as adult children of emotionally immature parents. I am passionate about providing affirming care for trans, nonbinary/GNC, and LGBTQIA+ folks. I believe that growth happens when people feel empowered to fully be who they are and make changes to connect with their most genuine self. Through humor and empathy, I'll walk alongside you on your journey toward authenticity and peace.
I work with clients who have a wide range of concerns, including trauma, anxiety, ADHD, OCD or obsessive-compulsive behaviors, identity exploration, and people who identify as adult children of emotionally immature parents. I am passionate about providing affirming care for trans, nonbinary/GNC, and LGBTQIA+ folks. I believe that growth happens when people feel empowered to fully be who they are and make changes to connect with their most genuine self. Through humor and empathy, I'll walk alongside you on your journey toward authenticity and peace.
Elana Kier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ridgefield, WA 98642 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Are you looking for support? Do you want assistance setting and achieving goals? Through therapy we can work together to identify the root of why you might be struggling and set clear, achievable goals. I offer a warm, direct, and empowering approach to treatment. I believe that you have many of the answers and we can work together to unlock them to create positive change in your life.
Are you looking for support? Do you want assistance setting and achieving goals? Through therapy we can work together to identify the root of why you might be struggling and set clear, achievable goals. I offer a warm, direct, and empowering approach to treatment. I believe that you have many of the answers and we can work together to unlock them to create positive change in your life.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Amber Caldera
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98662 (Online Only)
Hi! My case load is full but check out my website to match with one of my associates who would love to work with you! I am an LCSW in Oregon and Washington. I work with teens and adults particularly around trauma and more severe symptoms of anxiety and depression. I also work with those with chronic illness, body image issues, gender questions, and neurodivergence. I have a particular affinity for people who have endured trauma and who feel like they are outsiders. I pride myself in being culturally sensitive and welcoming to all, and someone who works as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. I'm an approved clinical supervisor in Oregon.
Hi! My case load is full but check out my website to match with one of my associates who would love to work with you! I am an LCSW in Oregon and Washington. I work with teens and adults particularly around trauma and more severe symptoms of anxiety and depression. I also work with those with chronic illness, body image issues, gender questions, and neurodivergence. I have a particular affinity for people who have endured trauma and who feel like they are outsiders. I pride myself in being culturally sensitive and welcoming to all, and someone who works as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. I'm an approved clinical supervisor in Oregon.
Lynne Benatovich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98663 (Online Only)
I know first hand that healing from trauma and "the dark nights of the soul" are not only possible, but hold within them a gateway to more love and joy. No one goes through life without pain. Yet how we address our pain will make all the difference in how deeply we suffer, how resilient we are and how much we grow from these experiences. I will infuse our collaboration with compassion, acceptance, curiosity, and humor--focusing on your strengths.
I know first hand that healing from trauma and "the dark nights of the soul" are not only possible, but hold within them a gateway to more love and joy. No one goes through life without pain. Yet how we address our pain will make all the difference in how deeply we suffer, how resilient we are and how much we grow from these experiences. I will infuse our collaboration with compassion, acceptance, curiosity, and humor--focusing on your strengths.
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!
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.
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.
Sara Giza
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
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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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.