Chronic Pain Therapists in 23606
Reva O'Hallarn
Psychologist, Psy, D, LCP
Verified Verified
Newport News, VA 23606
Many of my clients struggle with the painful issues of anxiety, depression (including postpartum depression), loss, or health problems. Many also are dealing with significant life changes and stressors. In a compassionate, gentle manner, I listen to their stories, empower them to use their strengths, and help them learn ways to cope with their situations and feelings.
Many of my clients struggle with the painful issues of anxiety, depression (including postpartum depression), loss, or health problems. Many also are dealing with significant life changes and stressors. In a compassionate, gentle manner, I listen to their stories, empower them to use their strengths, and help them learn ways to cope with their situations and feelings.
Angela Von Hayek
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
Newport News, VA 23606 (Online Only)
An interest of mine is working with individuals and families dealing with chronic illness and/or disability.
PROVIDING TELE-HEALTH THROUGH A HIPPA COMPLIANT PLATFORM. Are you feeling "stuck"? I believe counseling and therapy can help deal with everyday stressors, major life changes, and major or minor mental health issues. I strive to provide a safe, supportive environment to explore the challenges and difficulties you are facing. My goal is to assist you at challenging times in your life by examining your behaviors, feelings, and thoughts and identify what you can change to improve your life. Using your strengths, we will look for ways to deal with those difficulties.
An interest of mine is working with individuals and families dealing with chronic illness and/or disability.
PROVIDING TELE-HEALTH THROUGH A HIPPA COMPLIANT PLATFORM. Are you feeling "stuck"? I believe counseling and therapy can help deal with everyday stressors, major life changes, and major or minor mental health issues. I strive to provide a safe, supportive environment to explore the challenges and difficulties you are facing. My goal is to assist you at challenging times in your life by examining your behaviors, feelings, and thoughts and identify what you can change to improve your life. Using your strengths, we will look for ways to deal with those difficulties.
Susan Cummings Nicholson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
Newport News, VA 23606 (Online Only)
Virtual Teletherapy Platform now available. Life can bring difficult situations that seem overwhelming. At such times you may feel adrift and without clear direction or balance. Not having to negotiate these difficult times alone can make all the difference. The focus of my practice is connecting - helping individuals and couples to feel really heard. As we become partners in seeking answers together, you can more easily discover ways to access your inner strength, to turn life's difficult situations into opportunities. An unexpected bonus may be your growing sense of self-worth, personal empowerment and joy in living.
Virtual Teletherapy Platform now available. Life can bring difficult situations that seem overwhelming. At such times you may feel adrift and without clear direction or balance. Not having to negotiate these difficult times alone can make all the difference. The focus of my practice is connecting - helping individuals and couples to feel really heard. As we become partners in seeking answers together, you can more easily discover ways to access your inner strength, to turn life's difficult situations into opportunities. An unexpected bonus may be your growing sense of self-worth, personal empowerment and joy in living.
Ellen Barnes Velissarios
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, CSAC, ADC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Newport News, VA 23606 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
*CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. PLEASE CONTACT US TO BE PLACED ON THE WAITING LIST* I have been practicing counseling for over 15 years in acute, inpatient, outpatient, group home, not-for-profit, school, in-home, private, and residential facilities. My counseling theories most often practiced include solution-focused, cognitive behavioral therapy, reality therapy, family systems, and client-centered. However, techniques used are drawn from different counseling perspectives in order to meet the clients' individual needs and strengths. I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
*CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. PLEASE CONTACT US TO BE PLACED ON THE WAITING LIST* I have been practicing counseling for over 15 years in acute, inpatient, outpatient, group home, not-for-profit, school, in-home, private, and residential facilities. My counseling theories most often practiced include solution-focused, cognitive behavioral therapy, reality therapy, family systems, and client-centered. However, techniques used are drawn from different counseling perspectives in order to meet the clients' individual needs and strengths. I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
Camille Carson
Psychologist, PhD, LCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newport News, VA 23606
Not accepting new clients
My passion is to serve populations with chronic pain, OCD, medically complex persons with mental health concerns, gender identity, and life transitions.
As a multi-faceted person with many interests and goals, I strive to understand the concerns my clients are working to face, as well as acknowledge and accept their whole identity. I will strive to help you become the best YOU that you can be. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP) with 13 years of experience in the mental health field.
My passion is to serve populations with chronic pain, OCD, medically complex persons with mental health concerns, gender identity, and life transitions.
As a multi-faceted person with many interests and goals, I strive to understand the concerns my clients are working to face, as well as acknowledge and accept their whole identity. I will strive to help you become the best YOU that you can be. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP) with 13 years of experience in the mental health field.
Kerrie Shively
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CSAC, CTRS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Newport News, VA 23606
My expertise is in helping those dealing with addictive disorders find a path of healing. I have worked extensively treating active duty, veterans, and their families and come from a military family. I have worked in every level of care from inpatient mental health setting to outpatient settings with clients ranging from ages 4 to 95. I have spent the last year completing a Minority Addiction Fellowship which assisted in my goal of prioritizing underserved and historically marginalized people through the National Board of Certified Counseling.
My expertise is in helping those dealing with addictive disorders find a path of healing. I have worked extensively treating active duty, veterans, and their families and come from a military family. I have worked in every level of care from inpatient mental health setting to outpatient settings with clients ranging from ages 4 to 95. I have spent the last year completing a Minority Addiction Fellowship which assisted in my goal of prioritizing underserved and historically marginalized people through the National Board of Certified Counseling.
Corrie Minges
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Newport News, VA 23606
Dr. Corrie Minges is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who works with children, adolescents, and adults. Since 2006, Corrie has worked as a counselor in Louisiana, Kansas, and Virginia. She has over 10 years of experience and is skilled in working with diverse age groups and socio-economic populations, including service members, military families, and dual-diagnosis clients.Corrie completed her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Family and Consumer Sciences and Child, Family, and Social Services; as well as her Master of Arts (MA) in Psychological Counseling at Nicholls State University.
Dr. Corrie Minges is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who works with children, adolescents, and adults. Since 2006, Corrie has worked as a counselor in Louisiana, Kansas, and Virginia. She has over 10 years of experience and is skilled in working with diverse age groups and socio-economic populations, including service members, military families, and dual-diagnosis clients.Corrie completed her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Family and Consumer Sciences and Child, Family, and Social Services; as well as her Master of Arts (MA) in Psychological Counseling at Nicholls State University.
Marcia Grubbs-Weiss
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CAADC, NBCC
Verified Verified
Newport News, VA 23606
Not accepting new clients
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor experienced in working with individuals dealing with issues of relationship, depression, trauma, anxiety, self-esteem, confusion, hurt and anger. Additionally, I am a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor and am experienced in working with issues associated with alcohol and drug dependency, including co-dependency and adult children of alcoholics (ACOA). I have experience in working with many women's issues and issues dealing with changes in the stages of life. I am also trained to work with many of the concerns that members of the military and their families deal with.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor experienced in working with individuals dealing with issues of relationship, depression, trauma, anxiety, self-esteem, confusion, hurt and anger. Additionally, I am a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor and am experienced in working with issues associated with alcohol and drug dependency, including co-dependency and adult children of alcoholics (ACOA). I have experience in working with many women's issues and issues dealing with changes in the stages of life. I am also trained to work with many of the concerns that members of the military and their families deal with.
Stephannie Malone
Resident in Marriage and Family Therapy, MS, MFT-R
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Newport News, VA 23606 (Online Only)
Picture yourself stepping onto a path where your life's story, with all its twists and turns, becomes a beacon of hope guiding you forward. As someone deeply committed to healing, I'm here to invite you on a journey through therapy. Together, we'll transform your pain into power, unraveling challenges and uncovering your inner resilience. Let's rewrite your story with courage and determination, illuminating a path to growth and renewal. Welcome to a journey where every step brings you closer to healing, and every obstacle is a stepping stone to a brighter tomorrow.
Picture yourself stepping onto a path where your life's story, with all its twists and turns, becomes a beacon of hope guiding you forward. As someone deeply committed to healing, I'm here to invite you on a journey through therapy. Together, we'll transform your pain into power, unraveling challenges and uncovering your inner resilience. Let's rewrite your story with courage and determination, illuminating a path to growth and renewal. Welcome to a journey where every step brings you closer to healing, and every obstacle is a stepping stone to a brighter tomorrow.
Ta Mara's Promise, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSAC, MAC, LSATP, SAP
Verified Verified
Newport News, VA 23606 (Online Only)
Allow Me to Introduce Myself, My name Ta Mara P. Williams, Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Substance Abuse Counselor, Entrepreneur, CEO/ Boss Lady, and Owner of Ta Mara’s Promise. I didn’t start my life with all of these titles. I had to work hard for each one of them. Through every challenge, every stumbling block, and every failure I learned to survive in"the struggle." Having a firsthand understanding that life is not always “rainbows and sunshine", but there are storms that can knock you to your knees. I believe It is my job as a therapist to help you see the light in the midst of your darkness.
Allow Me to Introduce Myself, My name Ta Mara P. Williams, Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Substance Abuse Counselor, Entrepreneur, CEO/ Boss Lady, and Owner of Ta Mara’s Promise. I didn’t start my life with all of these titles. I had to work hard for each one of them. Through every challenge, every stumbling block, and every failure I learned to survive in"the struggle." Having a firsthand understanding that life is not always “rainbows and sunshine", but there are storms that can knock you to your knees. I believe It is my job as a therapist to help you see the light in the midst of your darkness.
Nancy Wiseman LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Newport News, VA 23606 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
In addition to working in private practice for more than fifteen years, professional experiences include serving as director of a university-based family counseling program working with referrals from public school systems of children and families at risk; counseling adults and children surviving abusive family situations, and working as primary inpatient psychiatric therapist for children, teens and families at a metropolitan hospital.
In addition to working in private practice for more than fifteen years, professional experiences include serving as director of a university-based family counseling program working with referrals from public school systems of children and families at risk; counseling adults and children surviving abusive family situations, and working as primary inpatient psychiatric therapist for children, teens and families at a metropolitan hospital.
David Richard Fly
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Newport News, VA 23606
Waitlist for new clients
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with extensive background in both psychotherapy and assessment. Many of the clients I have worked with in psychotherapy come from backgrounds of abuse and trauma, depression and anxiety, relationship breakdowns, or adjustment difficulties to life transitions. Additionally, I work with persons with chronic pain and other major medical issues impacting their mental health.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with extensive background in both psychotherapy and assessment. Many of the clients I have worked with in psychotherapy come from backgrounds of abuse and trauma, depression and anxiety, relationship breakdowns, or adjustment difficulties to life transitions. Additionally, I work with persons with chronic pain and other major medical issues impacting their mental health.
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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.