Chronic Pain Therapists in Madison, WI
Do you feel overwhelmed by emotions or physical symptoms, such as hopelessness, pain, or panic? Does the thought of being present with your body feel uncomfortable or even scary? In my work, I help folks of all backgrounds find a sense of safety in their body after experiences of trauma, chronic pain, and body-based oppression (transphobia, anti-fat bias, ableism, racism, etc.). We’ll work together to understand and befriend your nervous system and build upon experiences of safety and connection to promote healing and emotional well-being.
Do you feel overwhelmed by emotions or physical symptoms, such as hopelessness, pain, or panic? Does the thought of being present with your body feel uncomfortable or even scary? In my work, I help folks of all backgrounds find a sense of safety in their body after experiences of trauma, chronic pain, and body-based oppression (transphobia, anti-fat bias, ableism, racism, etc.). We’ll work together to understand and befriend your nervous system and build upon experiences of safety and connection to promote healing and emotional well-being.
Now accepting new clients! If you’re feeling weighed down by pain, sleep issues, or chronic fatigue, I’m here to help you find relief and reclaim your life. We’ll work together to create a path towards a life filled with purpose and vitality. My approach empowers you to take control of your thoughts and emotions, guiding you toward the life you’ve always imagined. As a health psychologist, I deeply understand the powerful connection between mind and body. I offer practical, compassionate strategies to manage both physical symptoms and emotional struggles.
Now accepting new clients! If you’re feeling weighed down by pain, sleep issues, or chronic fatigue, I’m here to help you find relief and reclaim your life. We’ll work together to create a path towards a life filled with purpose and vitality. My approach empowers you to take control of your thoughts and emotions, guiding you toward the life you’ve always imagined. As a health psychologist, I deeply understand the powerful connection between mind and body. I offer practical, compassionate strategies to manage both physical symptoms and emotional struggles.
Choosing a therapist is a deeply personal decision and I recognize the difficulty it can take to reach out for help. I am a psychologist and work with clients managing anxiety, depression, chronic illness ( pain, cancer), ADHD, and existentialist concerns (values, meaning-making). I also conduct psychodiagnostic evaluations. Outside of my clinical practice, I am a Professor of Psychology at Brooklyn College with a research program focusing on shame, personal values, and well-being.
Choosing a therapist is a deeply personal decision and I recognize the difficulty it can take to reach out for help. I am a psychologist and work with clients managing anxiety, depression, chronic illness ( pain, cancer), ADHD, and existentialist concerns (values, meaning-making). I also conduct psychodiagnostic evaluations. Outside of my clinical practice, I am a Professor of Psychology at Brooklyn College with a research program focusing on shame, personal values, and well-being.
Human beings are delightfully resilient creatures. People may experience pain, yet be determined to work through and move beyond it. I feel privileged to witness such courage and determination in my clients.
I will work collaboratively with you. The expert on you is you! I bring my training, experience, and knowledge of psychological principles and treatments as tools to help you meet your goals. Often a balanced approach is helpful, developing practical strategies as well as identifying underlying issues contributing to your present-day problems. Some clients prefer emphasizing one approach over another; I aim to be responsive to your needs.
Human beings are delightfully resilient creatures. People may experience pain, yet be determined to work through and move beyond it. I feel privileged to witness such courage and determination in my clients.
I will work collaboratively with you. The expert on you is you! I bring my training, experience, and knowledge of psychological principles and treatments as tools to help you meet your goals. Often a balanced approach is helpful, developing practical strategies as well as identifying underlying issues contributing to your present-day problems. Some clients prefer emphasizing one approach over another; I aim to be responsive to your needs.
I am a neurodivergent friendly therapist who specializes in ADHD, life transitions, chronic illness, burnout and internal conflict. I strive to provide an environment that is safe and genuine, with a touch of humor. We all deserve a supportive space to be seen and heard so we can heal and grow. I am currently in the process of acurring hours towards my LCSW and am offering sessions at a discounted rate.
I am a neurodivergent friendly therapist who specializes in ADHD, life transitions, chronic illness, burnout and internal conflict. I strive to provide an environment that is safe and genuine, with a touch of humor. We all deserve a supportive space to be seen and heard so we can heal and grow. I am currently in the process of acurring hours towards my LCSW and am offering sessions at a discounted rate.
I have found hypnosis to be very helpful in successfully treating insomnia, weight loss, smoking cessation, test anxiety, chronic and injury-related pain, relaxation and anxiety reduction (fear of flying).
I love my work: helping individuals and couples solve problems, grow and flourish. We grow by learning mastery; to me this means being competent in dealing with yourself and the outside world. I help clients do this by gaining self-knowledge and learning the skills necessary to be empowered to reach their goals and improve their most important relationships. Since starting my practice in 1983 I have been dedicated to helping clients achieve mastery. I take a very active role, and do "what works" for each client, using a variety of treatment approaches.
I have found hypnosis to be very helpful in successfully treating insomnia, weight loss, smoking cessation, test anxiety, chronic and injury-related pain, relaxation and anxiety reduction (fear of flying).
I love my work: helping individuals and couples solve problems, grow and flourish. We grow by learning mastery; to me this means being competent in dealing with yourself and the outside world. I help clients do this by gaining self-knowledge and learning the skills necessary to be empowered to reach their goals and improve their most important relationships. Since starting my practice in 1983 I have been dedicated to helping clients achieve mastery. I take a very active role, and do "what works" for each client, using a variety of treatment approaches.
I offer a therapeutic approach that celebrates your distinct, original experience of life. I will support you through challenging periods of growth and offer a helping hand to hold your pain. My practice is informed by existential therapy and contemplative psychology. I love to engage with the difficult, sticky challenges of life. I am particularly interested in supporting those who are struggling with chronic illness, grief, or the upheaval of any major life transition. I also have a keen interest in helping those working with trauma, depression, and anxiety. Together we will find an approach that helps you thrive.
I offer a therapeutic approach that celebrates your distinct, original experience of life. I will support you through challenging periods of growth and offer a helping hand to hold your pain. My practice is informed by existential therapy and contemplative psychology. I love to engage with the difficult, sticky challenges of life. I am particularly interested in supporting those who are struggling with chronic illness, grief, or the upheaval of any major life transition. I also have a keen interest in helping those working with trauma, depression, and anxiety. Together we will find an approach that helps you thrive.
Other Specialties: Career Concerns & Challenges; Dating & Relationship Building; Relationship Loss & Divorce; Coping with Medical Illness/Condition; Affirmative Psychotherapy for LGBTQ Individuals.
As a Psychologist, I have the honor of working with individuals in their journeys of self-discovery, healing, renewal, and growth; journeys which, at times, have emerged out of periods of life crises & emotional upheaval. I offer individual, couples, and group psychotherapy, working with people navigating a range life transitions and challenges. I work compassionately and collaboratively with clients to explore, discover and overcome aspects of their lives that keep them from recognizing and meeting their full potential. This also involves recognizing and emphasizing clients' strengths, resilience, and assets they already embody.
Other Specialties: Career Concerns & Challenges; Dating & Relationship Building; Relationship Loss & Divorce; Coping with Medical Illness/Condition; Affirmative Psychotherapy for LGBTQ Individuals.
As a Psychologist, I have the honor of working with individuals in their journeys of self-discovery, healing, renewal, and growth; journeys which, at times, have emerged out of periods of life crises & emotional upheaval. I offer individual, couples, and group psychotherapy, working with people navigating a range life transitions and challenges. I work compassionately and collaboratively with clients to explore, discover and overcome aspects of their lives that keep them from recognizing and meeting their full potential. This also involves recognizing and emphasizing clients' strengths, resilience, and assets they already embody.
I have specialty training in adoption as well as working with clients dealing with chronic pain.
Because your life is worth my time. I provide non-judgemental, client-centered psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults. My focus is solution-oriented and goal-driven. My office is conveniently located off of the West Beltline in Madison. You and I can navigate difficult life challenges and changes with confidence and assurance. I have significant experience as a psychotherapist, having been in practice in Madison, Wisconsin for over 25 years. My clients come to me for issues including depression, anxiety, relational issues, and grief. I offer adoption competent therapy.
I have specialty training in adoption as well as working with clients dealing with chronic pain.
Because your life is worth my time. I provide non-judgemental, client-centered psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults. My focus is solution-oriented and goal-driven. My office is conveniently located off of the West Beltline in Madison. You and I can navigate difficult life challenges and changes with confidence and assurance. I have significant experience as a psychotherapist, having been in practice in Madison, Wisconsin for over 25 years. My clients come to me for issues including depression, anxiety, relational issues, and grief. I offer adoption competent therapy.
Welcome to my profile and Peace of Mind Therapy. Reaching out to a therapist can be a huge first step if you have never sought support before. Ultimately, therapy is about capturing one's strengths and helping to empower through personal growth and change.Clients seek my help because of divorce, family and relationship problems, significant loss and illness, trauma, personal choices, life transitions, depression, anxiety, and other problems. Finding peace of mind begins when you choose to start the journey. As your therapist, it will be my privilege to be your guide during this significant time in your life.
Welcome to my profile and Peace of Mind Therapy. Reaching out to a therapist can be a huge first step if you have never sought support before. Ultimately, therapy is about capturing one's strengths and helping to empower through personal growth and change.Clients seek my help because of divorce, family and relationship problems, significant loss and illness, trauma, personal choices, life transitions, depression, anxiety, and other problems. Finding peace of mind begins when you choose to start the journey. As your therapist, it will be my privilege to be your guide during this significant time in your life.
Leslie Golden provides individual psychotherapy to adults with an emphasis on exploration, collaboration, and discovery. She addresses a broad range of issues including depression, anxiety, identity, women s issues, interpersonal difficulties, life transitions, and chronic pain and other medical challenges.
Leslie Golden provides individual psychotherapy to adults with an emphasis on exploration, collaboration, and discovery. She addresses a broad range of issues including depression, anxiety, identity, women s issues, interpersonal difficulties, life transitions, and chronic pain and other medical challenges.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, SAC, CIMHP
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53719
I have over 20 years of clinical experience working with adults and couples from all backgrounds. I have experience working in hospital, outpatient and higher education settings. I specialize in anxiety, depression, partner and relationship concerns, pre-and post-divorce processing, substance and behavioral addictions, recovery from trauma and abuse, pain management, grief/loss, sleep disorders, major life transitions and disordered eating behaviors (adults).
I have over 20 years of clinical experience working with adults and couples from all backgrounds. I have experience working in hospital, outpatient and higher education settings. I specialize in anxiety, depression, partner and relationship concerns, pre-and post-divorce processing, substance and behavioral addictions, recovery from trauma and abuse, pain management, grief/loss, sleep disorders, major life transitions and disordered eating behaviors (adults).
The longest and most intimate relationship we'll have is with ourselves. It is also the foundation from which we build all other relationships. Oftentimes, aspects of it can bring us pain and confusion, leading us to develop disruptive thoughts and behaviors. This is when therapy can be helpful. My clients tend to be individuals and couples who realize they are not living at their fullest potential and want to get there. Together, we can create a space where you feel safe to explore problematic patterns and connect with healthy, more productive ones that move you forward.
The longest and most intimate relationship we'll have is with ourselves. It is also the foundation from which we build all other relationships. Oftentimes, aspects of it can bring us pain and confusion, leading us to develop disruptive thoughts and behaviors. This is when therapy can be helpful. My clients tend to be individuals and couples who realize they are not living at their fullest potential and want to get there. Together, we can create a space where you feel safe to explore problematic patterns and connect with healthy, more productive ones that move you forward.
Leslie Golden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53704
Waitlist for new clients
I provide individual therapy to adults with an emphasis on exploration, collaboration, and discovery. I focus on a broad range of issues including depression, anxiety, identity, women’s issues, interpersonal difficulties, life transitions, chronic pain and other medical challenges. I work from a psychodynamic lens to help you identify the powerful forces that shape your life and are often hiding in plain sight. Together we can explore your current personal experience, early life, and family history to better understand patterns, gain meaning and self-understanding, to relieve suffering, and to feel empowered to change how you live.
I provide individual therapy to adults with an emphasis on exploration, collaboration, and discovery. I focus on a broad range of issues including depression, anxiety, identity, women’s issues, interpersonal difficulties, life transitions, chronic pain and other medical challenges. I work from a psychodynamic lens to help you identify the powerful forces that shape your life and are often hiding in plain sight. Together we can explore your current personal experience, early life, and family history to better understand patterns, gain meaning and self-understanding, to relieve suffering, and to feel empowered to change how you live.
Sheila Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CSAC, MTBW, SEP
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53701
It is not uncommon for people to talk and think their way 'better'. They have made sense of their problems and wish to 'just move on'. However, they can't seem to rid themselves of the emotional turmoil and physical pain that remains. My clients say to me, 'I just want to move on but my anxiety, depression, trauma, bad habits, pain, guilt, shame, family members...just won't let me'.
It is not uncommon for people to talk and think their way 'better'. They have made sense of their problems and wish to 'just move on'. However, they can't seem to rid themselves of the emotional turmoil and physical pain that remains. My clients say to me, 'I just want to move on but my anxiety, depression, trauma, bad habits, pain, guilt, shame, family members...just won't let me'.
Tamara Statz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, FT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Madison, WI 53705
My clients are often either grieving, caring for a parent or spouse, or experiencing their own chronic or terminal illness.
A client once reflected , "You help us have hard conversations." I couldn't have said it better myself. I help individuals, couples, and families talk about the stuff no one wants to talk about. Grief, loss, death, dying, moving to memory care, etc - these aren't dinner table conversations folks want to have. But we need to have them. That's where I come in.
My clients are often either grieving, caring for a parent or spouse, or experiencing their own chronic or terminal illness.
A client once reflected , "You help us have hard conversations." I couldn't have said it better myself. I help individuals, couples, and families talk about the stuff no one wants to talk about. Grief, loss, death, dying, moving to memory care, etc - these aren't dinner table conversations folks want to have. But we need to have them. That's where I come in.
Joshua Connor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Madison, WI 53701 (Online Only)
I specialize in helping clients heal from trauma and dissociative conditions. I often see clients who have found that prior therapy did not go deep enough or that they can talk about their issues but remain stuck in the same unhealthy patterns. I help clients get beneath words and to transform the deeper feelings and emotions that are driving such patterns. I also have considerable experience working with loss, chronic illness, depression and anxiety, career and relationship transitions, questions of identity/purpose, relationship conflict, and navigating academic and creative work.
I specialize in helping clients heal from trauma and dissociative conditions. I often see clients who have found that prior therapy did not go deep enough or that they can talk about their issues but remain stuck in the same unhealthy patterns. I help clients get beneath words and to transform the deeper feelings and emotions that are driving such patterns. I also have considerable experience working with loss, chronic illness, depression and anxiety, career and relationship transitions, questions of identity/purpose, relationship conflict, and navigating academic and creative work.
Elizabeth Kunz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, CAPSW, CCLS, EMT-FF
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53792 (Online Only)
Providing virtual sessions throughout the entire state of WI, Elizabeth helps to promote coping with the stress and uncertainty of many life situations, including but not limited to hospitalization, illness/diagnosis, trauma, loss, and change. As a patient, you may want someone to share your reality with; as a parent you may want someone to brainstorm ways to communicate difficult subjects to kids/teens; as a caregiver/professional you may want to process. Elizabeth strives to create a confidential and judgement-free space where you will feel supported and know it's okay to bring your authentic self.
Providing virtual sessions throughout the entire state of WI, Elizabeth helps to promote coping with the stress and uncertainty of many life situations, including but not limited to hospitalization, illness/diagnosis, trauma, loss, and change. As a patient, you may want someone to share your reality with; as a parent you may want someone to brainstorm ways to communicate difficult subjects to kids/teens; as a caregiver/professional you may want to process. Elizabeth strives to create a confidential and judgement-free space where you will feel supported and know it's okay to bring your authentic self.
Guy Blackstone
Licensed Professional Counselor, CRC, LPC
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53705
Waitlist for new clients
I help people with anxiety, depression, and chronic illness to get back in control and live the life they want. Our thoughts, memories, feelings, and bodily sensations make life so hard. Do they keep you from doing the things you want? Do you feel so overwhelmed you need to run or to escape? Do they make you regret the way you’ve lived? Do they keep you from people you care about? You don’t have to live this way. We can take steps to put you back in charge of you and your life. My mission is to help you be proud of the person you are, get you doing the things you want, with the people you care about most.
I help people with anxiety, depression, and chronic illness to get back in control and live the life they want. Our thoughts, memories, feelings, and bodily sensations make life so hard. Do they keep you from doing the things you want? Do you feel so overwhelmed you need to run or to escape? Do they make you regret the way you’ve lived? Do they keep you from people you care about? You don’t have to live this way. We can take steps to put you back in charge of you and your life. My mission is to help you be proud of the person you are, get you doing the things you want, with the people you care about most.
I specialize in working with individuals who have complex medical conditions or are experiencing health problems; women's health issues (pregnancy/post-partum/infertility); as well as those experiencing chronic pain.
Do you find yourself wishing your life was different in some way, but you're unsure of how to get there? Are you struggling to manage feelings of anxiety, sadness, or cope with the stressors of everyday life? Perhaps you need someone to hear you, walk beside you, help shed light on a new perspective, motivate you, help you manage difficult emotions, or to help you make positive behavioral changes. I would be honored to be that person for you and am confident I could help you get to where you want to be.
I specialize in working with individuals who have complex medical conditions or are experiencing health problems; women's health issues (pregnancy/post-partum/infertility); as well as those experiencing chronic pain.
Do you find yourself wishing your life was different in some way, but you're unsure of how to get there? Are you struggling to manage feelings of anxiety, sadness, or cope with the stressors of everyday life? Perhaps you need someone to hear you, walk beside you, help shed light on a new perspective, motivate you, help you manage difficult emotions, or to help you make positive behavioral changes. I would be honored to be that person for you and am confident I could help you get to where you want to be.
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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.