Online Chronic Pain therapists in Santa Barbara, California CA
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Chronic Pain
Dr. Maxwell Rappoport
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Living with chronic pain or illness can be overwhelming. I integrate ACT, Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR), and CBT for pain management to help clients reduce suffering, improve coping strategies, and maintain a better quality of life, even with ongoing medical challenges.
9 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
Corina Bair
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
As someone who struggles with chronic pain myself, I have found strength in providing an understanding and accepting counseling space for others with chronic pain or illness, as so many of us are overlooked or misunderstood by mental health and medical providers. I'm an open-minded and accepting therapist with years of experience working with teens, young and middle-aged adults - especially women - on feeling good about who we are and the bodies we live in, as well as accepting our limitations and learning how to be our best selves within them. Assisting my clients with building insight and understanding into your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors is an essential part of my therapy practice, and I provide evidence-based practice tools that you can use outside of therapy as well. ~~~ Just to make it clear: BLM. Protect the dolls. FDT. Free Palestine & Sudan. F the patriarchy/capitalism. Sex + Body Positive. ~~~
I am passionate about providing a safe, compassionate, and welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, bodies, and identities. Click that contact button and we can schedule a free consultation call today!
11 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
Celeste Tomasulo
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I understand firsthand how difficult and isolating living with a chronic illness can be. Family members and friends try their best to be supportive, but ultimately can’t understand what we're experiencing. Doctors can be dismissive and are often as much of a source of frustration as our symptoms. Chronic illness isn’t just about physical symptoms that impact our quality of life, but also the emotional overwhelm of adjusting to new limitations. I provide a safe space to help those struggling with chronic illness process these overwhelming emotions and cope with the loss of a pre-diagnosis life in the hopes of gaining a better understanding of a post-diagnosis identity. Together, we explore thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that impact symptom development and work towards an improved quality of life.
5 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA
Chronic Pain
Lisa Abrams-Misbeek
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I help you learn strategies to effectively manage your chronic pain and illness., allowing you to live a fulfilling life despite limitations. We'll focus on empowerment, addressing coping skills, and symptom management and building resilience. Cognitive-Behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based approaches and stress management all are useful tools along with working in partnership with your other professionals.
15 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
Bonnie Rae
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
I have personal experience with chronic pain, illness and autoimmune diseases, which helps my clients feel seen and understood. I've witnessed how pain and symptoms can flair up during times of stress or when emotions aren't being fully felt. One of the gifts of my work is witnessing chronic pain move out of the body when trauma and suppressed emotions are released. I've helped numerous people navigate life altering diagnoses, cancer, IBS, Crohn's Disease, Lupus, Alopecia, Hashimotos Disease, and more.
14 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA
Chronic Pain
MJB Wellness LLC
Hypnotherapist, Certified Hypnotherapist and Coach, Certified Sexological Bodyworker, Sex Educator, Certified Reiki
I have made Chronic Illness and Pain a specialty in my practice and I have trained with some of the leading experts in that area. I have worked with many chronic pain sufferers, often eliminating all their pain even when it has been a long standing problem. As far as illnesses go, I have been able to eliminate all the symptoms of a client who was suffering from Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, a degenerative neurological condition related to ALS or Lou Gehrigs disease. When I first met him, he had been degenerating for 12 years, was confined to a wheelchair, could no longer speak, drooled constantly, suffered from tremors and repetitive movements, inability to sleep and he lacked motivation to do his physical therapy, the only treatment doctors could offer him. With no treatment or drugs for his condition, doctors expected him to die soon most likely from choking as he lost control of his swallowing. After one session, we stopped the tremors and repetitive movements, got him to sleep more soundly and do his PT. After a second session he was able to speak again and walk again. After 5 sessions one couldn't even tell he was sick and now 6 years later he is still gardening, walking his dog, hiking in the mountains. Soon after I worked with a gentleman who had developed an adult onset form of Muscular Dystrophy called Myotonic Dystrophy. Only 45 years old, he suffered from severe chronic fatigue, finding himself unable to get out of bed in the morning, taking hours to stand up. He had muscular pain and rigidity, painful joints and various digestive issues. The morning after our first session, he woke up full of energy and jumped out of bed. After a few more sessions we eliminated all his physical symptoms as well as clearing several emotional issues that had plagued him his whole life. Recently he contacted me to update me and report his still feeling good. I have also worked with clients with MS and Parkinsons> This past year I trained and certified in treating IBS and other gut conditions, learning a protocol which is considered the most effective treatment for these issues. I have also trained and certified in Hypno-Oncology, enabling me to support patients on their Cancer journey to deal with pain, anxiety, and the effects of treatment such as nausea. Recently, I worked with a woman with stage 4 lung Cancer. Her only hope was a new experimental protocol that involved a long needle inserted into the stomach. She had a lifelong needle phobia and was terrified. After the first grueling treatment she came home and cried and vomited for 3 days. After one session she went in for her second treatment and she was able to laugh and sing show tunes with the nurses throughout the treatment, felt no pain and went home calm and relaxed.
8 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA
Chronic Pain
Rose Snyder, EdM, PsyD, LLC
Psychologist, PsyD
As a lifelong mindfulness practitioner and trained mindfulness teacher, I have background in managing chronic pain and illness. I have been trained in MBSR (mindfulness-based stress reduction via the Pain Clinic at U Mass) and also experience chronic illness myself (through long-COVID). I bring anything useful I've learned along the way to my clients, including mindfulness approaches, polyvagal techniques for deep rest and healing, and practical approaches to pacing one's life with a chronic condition.
23 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA
Chronic Pain
Elizabeth Nims
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Struggling with chronic pain or illness that can also contribute to additional symptoms and may day to day functioning even more challenging.
7 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA
Chronic Pain
Shauna Farabaugh
Life Coach, Certified Somatic Sex Educator, Board Certified Sexologist, Certified TRE provider
As a person living with chronic illness myself, it is my deepest pleasure to support my spoonie community. Pleasure is resilience. Pleasure is resistance. Pleasure is necessary. And pleasure is possible. Somatic sex education shows you how to make sex accessible with creativity, education and a wealth of available resources. Ready to take the first step towards more pleasure? Contact me today for your FREE consultation.
13 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA
Chronic Pain
Marina Edelman | TrueMe Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
We help clients cope with the emotional toll of chronic pain and medical conditions. Treatment focuses on grief processing, nervous system regulation, and improving quality of life.
20 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA
Chronic Pain
Melanie Goetz
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I wonder if you notice any difference in your body right now, at this very moment. Can you sit with it a second longer? Perhaps, there is a small part of your body that is not feeling as strained, knotted, tingly, throbbing, or numb as it was before you made this decision to read therapist's profiles?
Through an attachment somatic therapy approach, we'll pendulate from identifying and enjoying these small to large wonderful exhales of relief from pain with intentional befriending and curiosity towards pain in a welcoming of all parts of you to be recognized, heard, and validated in a journey towards the freedom to live an engaged life of presence with yourself, your dreams, your responsibilities, and your relationships.
10 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA
Chronic Pain
Lori Karny
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW Psychotherapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Do you suffer chronic pain, conditions associated with age, migraines, seizure disorder - or any other chronic illness? Developing new strategies to cope with your situation can help you feel more empowered.
37 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
Diaspora Therapy Group
Marriage and Family Therapist, DSW, LMFT
We provide supportive care for individuals living with chronic pain or chronic illness, recognizing the deep connection between physical health, mental health, and identity. We help clients cope with grief, stress, medical trauma, and changes in functioning using compassion-focused and mind-body approaches. Our work centers validation, resilience, and quality of life.
7 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA
Chronic Pain
David Andreone
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MFT
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps address mental health aspects of chronic pain, focusing on coping strategies and behavior modification. Mindfulness and Meditation techniques can help in managing stress and reducing the perception of pain.
Biofeedback uses monitoring devices to help patients learn to control bodily functions like heart rate and muscle tension.
5 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA
Chronic Pain
Judith Nitchie
Counselor/Therapist, LMFT36770
Chronic illness or pain can be an emotional rollercoaster at times. I know! I've been there! We will work together to help you find your way back to managing your life with your unique challenges, gifts, and goals.
32 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
Anna Yu Lee
Life Coach, PhD, MPH, MA
I rely largely on existential, spiritual, and creative approaches for helping clients manage pain.
4 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA
Chronic Pain
Elizabeth Vahdatpour
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Chronic pain or illness is psychologically stressful. I am here to be a supportive and inclusive ear to listen to those frustrations that may arise.
9 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
John Fry
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I used to be on the board of directors for The National Fibromyalgia Association.
49 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA
Chronic Pain
Hannah Nyznyk Christian
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT #133278
Living with chronic illness can impact every part of life, not just the body. Therapy provides space to process grief, stress, and identity changes while building coping tools.
7 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA
Chronic Pain
Samantha Liberman
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Coping with chronic illness can be extremely challenging both physically and emotionally. It can take a toll on relationships and contribute to feelings of anxiety, depression, and trauma. Dr. Liberman specializes in working with individuals who are coping with chronic illness and pain, as well as, those who care for them.
12 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA
Chronic Pain therapists in Santa Barbara, California Statistics
Chronic Pain therapists in Santa Barbara, California average 15 years of experience and charge around $208 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Chronic Pain or Illness (100%), Anxiety or Fears (92%), and Trauma and PTSD (77%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$208
Gender ID
| 73% |
Female |
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| 21% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 54% |
In Person and Online |
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| 46% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Chronic Pain or Illness |
| 92% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 77% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 77% | Depression |
| 66% | Stress |
| 62% | Loss or Grief |
| 50% | Self Esteem |