Chronic Pain Therapists in 78257
Caroline Williams
Psychologist, PhD, MP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78257
I am a clinical psychologist providing psychological diagnosis, evaluation, and brief therapy in Boerne, Texas. Correct diagnosis and assessment can improve your life! You can understand yourself better, boost your academic performance, stimulate work success, deepen your relationships, and even improve your physical health. Brief therapy gives us time to explore treatment recommendations, dissolve resistance to change, target specific problems, or adopt new skills. I also help with emotional challenges of physical illnesses, like diabetes, chronic pain, or autoimmune disorders.
I am a clinical psychologist providing psychological diagnosis, evaluation, and brief therapy in Boerne, Texas. Correct diagnosis and assessment can improve your life! You can understand yourself better, boost your academic performance, stimulate work success, deepen your relationships, and even improve your physical health. Brief therapy gives us time to explore treatment recommendations, dissolve resistance to change, target specific problems, or adopt new skills. I also help with emotional challenges of physical illnesses, like diabetes, chronic pain, or autoimmune disorders.
Joanna Trevino
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, EMDR, LPC-S
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Shavano Park, TX 78257
KAP Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy and EMDR for eligible clients. I work with humans just like you, offering counseling & guidance to help you relax, activate your inner healing intelligence and achieve your desired goals. Our work is guided by a trauma-responsive lens, which helps you understand how past and/or systemic trauma is connected to your current struggles. Specialty areas include PTS/D, depression, anxiety, chronic pain/illness; and working with other health care and high-stress professionals. Therapy with me is compassionate, client-centered, with growth-mindset accountability.
KAP Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy and EMDR for eligible clients. I work with humans just like you, offering counseling & guidance to help you relax, activate your inner healing intelligence and achieve your desired goals. Our work is guided by a trauma-responsive lens, which helps you understand how past and/or systemic trauma is connected to your current struggles. Specialty areas include PTS/D, depression, anxiety, chronic pain/illness; and working with other health care and high-stress professionals. Therapy with me is compassionate, client-centered, with growth-mindset accountability.
Elevation Psychology PLLC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78257
Practicing as a psychologist is more than a profession to me. It is my vocation and my purpose in life to promote the Elevation of the Human Experience for each of my patients. I believe Human Beings can find true happiness despite the cards they were dealt in life and the influences that have kept them from being their best self. As your therapist, my goal is to help you discover the way to experience this process of Elevation in your life.
Practicing as a psychologist is more than a profession to me. It is my vocation and my purpose in life to promote the Elevation of the Human Experience for each of my patients. I believe Human Beings can find true happiness despite the cards they were dealt in life and the influences that have kept them from being their best self. As your therapist, my goal is to help you discover the way to experience this process of Elevation in your life.
Rhonda Otway
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78257 (Online Only)
Feeling overwhelmed by challenges at work? In your private life? I offer professional counseling for career and life transitions. I provide individual therapy to increase your ability to cope with life's stressors including adulting, job changes (workplace bullying, termination, promotion, new career), trauma and complex PTSD, grief due to a death or other loss, including loss of a pet, chronic health issues, relationships (current, extramarital, separation/divorce), and other life changes (empty nest, aging, retirement, menopause, midlife crisis) so you can successfully transition to the next stage.
Feeling overwhelmed by challenges at work? In your private life? I offer professional counseling for career and life transitions. I provide individual therapy to increase your ability to cope with life's stressors including adulting, job changes (workplace bullying, termination, promotion, new career), trauma and complex PTSD, grief due to a death or other loss, including loss of a pet, chronic health issues, relationships (current, extramarital, separation/divorce), and other life changes (empty nest, aging, retirement, menopause, midlife crisis) so you can successfully transition to the next stage.
Norely A Sorrell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78257 (Online Only)
Do you struggle with not feeling good enough? No matter how much you do for others or to perfect yourself, you still feel like it is not enough. You may be fed up with the dynamics of relationships in your life, fed up with feeling unappreciated, or tired of relationships feeling one sided. You might not even remember a time things didn’t feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You are ready to heal from your past and have healthy relationships. You are ready to feel appreciated and loved. Most of all, you’re ready to feel good enough, deserving of love and satisfied in all aspects of your life.
Do you struggle with not feeling good enough? No matter how much you do for others or to perfect yourself, you still feel like it is not enough. You may be fed up with the dynamics of relationships in your life, fed up with feeling unappreciated, or tired of relationships feeling one sided. You might not even remember a time things didn’t feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You are ready to heal from your past and have healthy relationships. You are ready to feel appreciated and loved. Most of all, you’re ready to feel good enough, deserving of love and satisfied in all aspects of your life.
Patricia K Ptak
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78257
EMDR Certified Therapist. Stop feeling worried, anxious or depressed. Do you struggle with feeling good about yourself or feeling unfulfilled in your relationships? Do you want to improve your motivation and achievements? Sounds like you need a change, and there is no better time than now. I have focused my work on helping the individual and family heal from a place of love and understanding. Pulling from multiple evidence based counseling techniques and foundations of counseling including CBT and EMDR, I blend authentic caring with here and now problem solving and skill building to handle the ebb and flow of life.
EMDR Certified Therapist. Stop feeling worried, anxious or depressed. Do you struggle with feeling good about yourself or feeling unfulfilled in your relationships? Do you want to improve your motivation and achievements? Sounds like you need a change, and there is no better time than now. I have focused my work on helping the individual and family heal from a place of love and understanding. Pulling from multiple evidence based counseling techniques and foundations of counseling including CBT and EMDR, I blend authentic caring with here and now problem solving and skill building to handle the ebb and flow of life.
Heidi Conlin with Genesis Counseling Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78257
I provide affordable counseling to couples, adults, adolescents and children. I recognize that it is difficult to talk with a stranger about problems and therefore, I strive to see my clients' problems through their eyes. I am open minded in order to create a comfortable and non-judgmental atmosphere for change. I help my clients make small changes to their lives in order to achieve bigger goals.
I provide affordable counseling to couples, adults, adolescents and children. I recognize that it is difficult to talk with a stranger about problems and therefore, I strive to see my clients' problems through their eyes. I am open minded in order to create a comfortable and non-judgmental atmosphere for change. I help my clients make small changes to their lives in order to achieve bigger goals.
Beatrice Ballard
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
14 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78257
*No evening or weekend appointments* Life can throw curve balls at us and when that happens it's helpful to have a trained professional who can help you process how to move forward. I have experience treating individuals, couples and families and significant experience dealing with cases of infidelity, divorce, anxiety and depression. Couples are a big focus for me but of course I also see individuals. I have a particular interest in clients dealing with anxiety, depression or have past trauma. I also do therapy with local celebrities who have unique concerns about privacy.
*No evening or weekend appointments* Life can throw curve balls at us and when that happens it's helpful to have a trained professional who can help you process how to move forward. I have experience treating individuals, couples and families and significant experience dealing with cases of infidelity, divorce, anxiety and depression. Couples are a big focus for me but of course I also see individuals. I have a particular interest in clients dealing with anxiety, depression or have past trauma. I also do therapy with local celebrities who have unique concerns about privacy.
Dr. Stephen Dunne Garcia
Licensed Professional Counselor, DBH, LPC, LCDC, NCC, Veteran
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78257 (Online Only)
I am a native Texan who served in the U.S. Army for 21 years as a Mental Health Specialist, Special Forces Medical Sergeant, and 13 years as a Federal Investigator. Having served in the military and federal civilian workforce I personally understand the stresses that effect our lives and the lives of our children and loved ones.
I am a native Texan who served in the U.S. Army for 21 years as a Mental Health Specialist, Special Forces Medical Sergeant, and 13 years as a Federal Investigator. Having served in the military and federal civilian workforce I personally understand the stresses that effect our lives and the lives of our children and loved ones.
Rhonda Katan
RN, FMP, BCBC, CLC, Lic Min
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78257
I completed the following degrees, licenses, & certifications to provide comprehensive care for clients: Registered Nurse, Functional Medicine Practitioner, Board-Certified Faith-Based Therapist, Psychology Graduate, Licensed Minister, & Certified Life/Wellness Coach. I am fundamentally motivated to lead others to overcome challenges & odds as I serve them by offering advice, education, treatment & emotional support helping to make an impact that produces positive substantial changes in their lives. In addition, I utilize labs and licensed pharmaceutical-grade nutraceuticals to help my clients achieve better health.
I completed the following degrees, licenses, & certifications to provide comprehensive care for clients: Registered Nurse, Functional Medicine Practitioner, Board-Certified Faith-Based Therapist, Psychology Graduate, Licensed Minister, & Certified Life/Wellness Coach. I am fundamentally motivated to lead others to overcome challenges & odds as I serve them by offering advice, education, treatment & emotional support helping to make an impact that produces positive substantial changes in their lives. In addition, I utilize labs and licensed pharmaceutical-grade nutraceuticals to help my clients achieve better health.
Meagan Lenz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78257
If you are battling with life transitions, anxiety, depression, parenting, chemical dependency/addictions, relationships, or other traumas holding you back from the best version of yourself - you are not alone! Meagan is a Nationally Certified Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas.
If you are battling with life transitions, anxiety, depression, parenting, chemical dependency/addictions, relationships, or other traumas holding you back from the best version of yourself - you are not alone! Meagan is a Nationally Certified Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas.
Staci Makela-Kerr
LPC Intern
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Shavano Park, TX 78257
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, mood, grief, a challenging relationship, loss of a sense of self , or trauma that affects your day-to-day life? Are you unable to do the things to function and have healthy relationships? Do you feel overwhelmed or lost by just getting through the day, or struggle to get launched into your next phase of life? Do you hope that your relationships could be better? Now more than ever, all people are feeling anxiousness and uncertain about their relationships, their wellbeing, and finding themselves after trauma. You want to get unstuck and take the next step to go from existing to fully living.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, mood, grief, a challenging relationship, loss of a sense of self , or trauma that affects your day-to-day life? Are you unable to do the things to function and have healthy relationships? Do you feel overwhelmed or lost by just getting through the day, or struggle to get launched into your next phase of life? Do you hope that your relationships could be better? Now more than ever, all people are feeling anxiousness and uncertain about their relationships, their wellbeing, and finding themselves after trauma. You want to get unstuck and take the next step to go from existing to fully living.
Sherri Lambiase
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, CCSRRS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78257
God values your family unit and so do I. Unfortunately in today's stressful world disharmony results. If you are willing, together we can work on healing and restoration. Depression, anxiety, sexual addiction, and relationship issues are problems I frequently see. Through Biblical counseling I strive to help you see yourself as Christ sees you. You are unique, precious and deeply loved by God. As a Christian, I strive to treat the whole person: body, soul, & spirit. For this, we've created a calming, peaceful environment for relaxation therapy. As a LPC-S and nurse, I specialize with medical issues like cancer, infertility, depression & anxiety.
God values your family unit and so do I. Unfortunately in today's stressful world disharmony results. If you are willing, together we can work on healing and restoration. Depression, anxiety, sexual addiction, and relationship issues are problems I frequently see. Through Biblical counseling I strive to help you see yourself as Christ sees you. You are unique, precious and deeply loved by God. As a Christian, I strive to treat the whole person: body, soul, & spirit. For this, we've created a calming, peaceful environment for relaxation therapy. As a LPC-S and nurse, I specialize with medical issues like cancer, infertility, depression & anxiety.
Christopher C Rodriguez
PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78257
I am a passionate and dedicated individual known for my open-mindedness, honesty, and attentive ear. I believe that empathy, understanding, and a genuine caring spirit must be present in every interaction that I have with individuals. I also bring a unique blend of sincerity and insight into every session that I have with my clients. I embrace diversity as an open-minded individual, valuing differing perspectives in my clients. I believe that everyone has positive qualities that will help them succeed in life once they can identify, focus, and build on these qualities. My job is to create a trusting, inclusive, and open environment.
I am a passionate and dedicated individual known for my open-mindedness, honesty, and attentive ear. I believe that empathy, understanding, and a genuine caring spirit must be present in every interaction that I have with individuals. I also bring a unique blend of sincerity and insight into every session that I have with my clients. I embrace diversity as an open-minded individual, valuing differing perspectives in my clients. I believe that everyone has positive qualities that will help them succeed in life once they can identify, focus, and build on these qualities. My job is to create a trusting, inclusive, and open environment.
Dr. Jose M Lara
Licensed Professional Counselor, DMin, MEd
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78257
As a bilingual counselor (proud owner of JML Counseling), I seek to make a difference in the lives of adolescents, young and middle-aged adults of all backgrounds and nationalities. I believe solutions to life’s entanglements can be discovered in nonjudgmental conversations and honest reflection. My approach to counseling is simple- seek answers from within. With minor personal adjustments and partnering with a skilled “listener,” individuals and couples can attain their therapeutic goals.
As a bilingual counselor (proud owner of JML Counseling), I seek to make a difference in the lives of adolescents, young and middle-aged adults of all backgrounds and nationalities. I believe solutions to life’s entanglements can be discovered in nonjudgmental conversations and honest reflection. My approach to counseling is simple- seek answers from within. With minor personal adjustments and partnering with a skilled “listener,” individuals and couples can attain their therapeutic goals.
Tina Rix
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
Shavano Park, TX 78257 (Online Only)
Hello, I'm a Nigerian American, Sr. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Texas with 18 years of professional work experience. I treat music industry professionals and everyday people, who are survivors of Narcissistic Abuse, and other types of emotional and psychological abuse. I also treat clients with partners, siblings, work colleagues, and community leaders who exhibit many characteristics of narcissistic, borderline, histrionic, or antisocial (aka psychopathy) personality disorder traits. Other areas of treatment are listed on our website. I'm also a Therapist for Major Music Artists' World Tours & for the film industry.
Hello, I'm a Nigerian American, Sr. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Texas with 18 years of professional work experience. I treat music industry professionals and everyday people, who are survivors of Narcissistic Abuse, and other types of emotional and psychological abuse. I also treat clients with partners, siblings, work colleagues, and community leaders who exhibit many characteristics of narcissistic, borderline, histrionic, or antisocial (aka psychopathy) personality disorder traits. Other areas of treatment are listed on our website. I'm also a Therapist for Major Music Artists' World Tours & for the film industry.
Mateo Ayala
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78257 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Addressing the source of the pain and anything that feeds it.
Helping you or your loved one, work through the interactions with the world that cause distress, breaking the chains of the past that tie your thoughts to the darkest memories you long to forget. Being able to find yourself without the fog of depression or the fear of the sudden and unpredictable anxiety of life. To reach a stable and safe homeostasis of being content with yourself and with moving forward knowing that freedom from the past enables you to handle the stress of the future with an optimistic view, no longer broken. To hear and to help is the job of the counselor, I look forward to assisting in your progress.
Addressing the source of the pain and anything that feeds it.
Helping you or your loved one, work through the interactions with the world that cause distress, breaking the chains of the past that tie your thoughts to the darkest memories you long to forget. Being able to find yourself without the fog of depression or the fear of the sudden and unpredictable anxiety of life. To reach a stable and safe homeostasis of being content with yourself and with moving forward knowing that freedom from the past enables you to handle the stress of the future with an optimistic view, no longer broken. To hear and to help is the job of the counselor, I look forward to assisting in your progress.
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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.