Chronic Pain therapists in Matthews, North Carolina NC
Bold Expressions Therapy
Psychologist, Psy.D.
For individuals with invisible chronic illnesses, hiding your pain all the time becomes exhausting. With a chronic health issue, you don’t get to choose when you’re in pain and when you’re not, and as such, I keep my cancellation policy flexible so that I can best support you. There is often a great deal of shame surrounding chronic illness, and significant stigma as well, both from the medical community and society at large. This can lead to depression and anxiety, both medical anxiety and social anxiety. I want to work with you to ensure that your chronic illness does not completely shape your mental health. As someone who suffers from a chronic pain condition, I am understanding and aware of the unique challenges that diagnoses such as fibromyalgia, Ehlers-Danlos, Dysautonomia, arthritis, and cancer have on an individual’s personal, romantic, and professional life. My goal is to help each patient understand and accept these diagnoses and work together to manage both the physical symptoms as well as the mental turmoil that can occur while trying to live life in an able-bodied world.
4 Years Experience
Nancy Hayes-Gary, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist, MD , Psy.D.
Hypnosis once again works with most people learning to control their pain. Chronic illness too can come with more losses than a loss of some functioning. These are often very stressful conditions, requiring someone to adjust their sense of themselves to fit new situations.
31 Years Experience
Emma Huber, Apricity Bay Therapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, EMDR
As someone who has dealt with my own chronic issues, I am especially qualified to help you manage the stress and other mental and emotional strain that comes with chronic illness and pain. I use EMDR and ACT to help you live the best life possible while acknowledging the trauma of the diagnosis.
4 Years Experience
Dr. Bridget Kromrey
Psychologist, PsyD
I have a background in supporting children and adolescents experiencing chronic pain. I worked for a year at the Children's Hospital pain clinic supporting patients with a variety of chronic pain concerns utilizing ACT, CBT, and neurofeedback approaches.
10 Years Experience
Lori DeBlaker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
As a person living with a chronic illness and chronic pain I understand what that means and how chronic pain can affect your daily life. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as Solution Focused Therapy to help you live a better life.
14 Years Experience