Chronic Pain Therapists in 32405
Beach Counseling & Psychological Services
Counselor, PsyD, LMHC, BCPC, DAPA
Verified Verified
Panama City, FL 32405
I have a unique perspective in that I have experience in other areas prior to psychology. I work on problem solving techniques often as quick as the first session, when applicable, because you come here for help. As a therapist, I am here to guide you in the direction you determine. I am not here to "tell you what to do", but rather help you focus on your issues, form goals, and attain those goals. Often I will used testing and other techniques to help identify problem areas, and therefore solutions, so that you may move on with your life.
I have a unique perspective in that I have experience in other areas prior to psychology. I work on problem solving techniques often as quick as the first session, when applicable, because you come here for help. As a therapist, I am here to guide you in the direction you determine. I am not here to "tell you what to do", but rather help you focus on your issues, form goals, and attain those goals. Often I will used testing and other techniques to help identify problem areas, and therefore solutions, so that you may move on with your life.
Kristina N Berry
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Panama City, FL 32405
Feeling trapped by uncertainty? Relationships not going the way you thought they would? Having trouble getting through your day? There’s hope! Many of us go through “It’s not supposed to be this way” times in life, times when life seems to fall to pieces. As a Christian therapist, seminary-trained & ministry experienced, I weave proven psychological methods with optional ancient Biblical practices (like prayer, meditation, and fasting) to help you become confident in the present and hopeful for the future. And as a Level 2 Gottman therapist, I integrate methods backed by 40 years of research, to help couples reconcile and heal.
Feeling trapped by uncertainty? Relationships not going the way you thought they would? Having trouble getting through your day? There’s hope! Many of us go through “It’s not supposed to be this way” times in life, times when life seems to fall to pieces. As a Christian therapist, seminary-trained & ministry experienced, I weave proven psychological methods with optional ancient Biblical practices (like prayer, meditation, and fasting) to help you become confident in the present and hopeful for the future. And as a Level 2 Gottman therapist, I integrate methods backed by 40 years of research, to help couples reconcile and heal.
Jonathan Rollins
Counselor, MS, LMHC, CCMHC
Verified Verified
Panama City, FL 32405
Are you struggling with life's challenges, feeling overwhelmed, or experiencing persistent emotional distress? Our ideal client is someone who recognizes the importance of their mental well-being and seeks support to overcome their struggles. They desire to break free from emotional burdens, rediscover their inner strength, nurture healthy relationships, manage stress and anxiety, and embrace self-care. They want to achieve a happier, healthier, and more fulfilling life, filled with personal growth and self-discovery.
Are you struggling with life's challenges, feeling overwhelmed, or experiencing persistent emotional distress? Our ideal client is someone who recognizes the importance of their mental well-being and seeks support to overcome their struggles. They desire to break free from emotional burdens, rediscover their inner strength, nurture healthy relationships, manage stress and anxiety, and embrace self-care. They want to achieve a happier, healthier, and more fulfilling life, filled with personal growth and self-discovery.
Gabriela Mancini
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Panama City, FL 32405
I am a clinical psychologist licensed in Florida with over 10 years of experience working as a psychotherapist and professional consultant. I have a doctorate degree in psychology and have completed an internship and residency in the field. Over the past over 10 years, I have worked with a variety of clients presenting with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, cognitive decline, role changes/stage of life, relationship issues, and career challenges. I primarily work with adults, including geriatric/senior and military/veteran populations.
I am a clinical psychologist licensed in Florida with over 10 years of experience working as a psychotherapist and professional consultant. I have a doctorate degree in psychology and have completed an internship and residency in the field. Over the past over 10 years, I have worked with a variety of clients presenting with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, cognitive decline, role changes/stage of life, relationship issues, and career challenges. I primarily work with adults, including geriatric/senior and military/veteran populations.
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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.