Online Chronic Pain therapists in Carbondale, Illinois IL
We are proud to feature top rated online Chronic Pain therapists in Carbondale. We encourage you to review each profile to find your best match.
Mariana Carabantes, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist
Pain is invisible to others, which can leave you feeling lonely and misunderstood. Fibromyalgia, Crohn's disease, immune disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis, trigeminal neuralgia, rheumatoid arthritis, arthritis, and nerve damage are just a few. Any condition that affects daily function and is accompanied by chronic pain may require adjustment and acceptance. Chronic conditions and pain take a huge toll on our emotional wellbeing.
16 Years Experience
Online in Carbondale, IL
Merrisa Dawn Santos
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTMHP, CCTP
In supporting individuals coping with chronic pain or illness, I offer a compassionate and holistic approach to help them manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life. Through therapy, we explore the physical, emotional, and psychological aspects of their condition, as well as the impact it has on their daily functioning and well-being. I provide validation and support, helping patients navigate the challenges and uncertainties of living with chronic pain or illness. Together, we develop coping strategies and techniques to manage symptoms, reduce stress, and enhance self-care. Additionally, I assist patients in adjusting to lifestyle changes, setting realistic goals, and fostering resilience in the face of adversity. My goal is to empower patients to live fulfilling and meaningful lives, despite the challenges posed by their condition.
5 Years Experience
Online in Carbondale, IL (Online Only)
Dr. Linda Leiphart
Psychologist, PsyD
I have extensive training and expertise in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Mindfulness-Based Therapies, including MBSR.
22 Years Experience
Online in Carbondale, IL
Annette Popernik
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Chronic pain and illness are debilitating. We are affected by things that others don't think about. There are choices taken from us. I am here to work with you in processing this and also to work on empowering you. Let's find your autonomy and take your choices back, even if they look different. I believe that your pain is NOT in your heard but we can use your head to help you.
9 Years Experience
Online in Carbondale, IL (Online Only)
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.
6 Years Experience
Online in Carbondale, IL
Dr. Cara Bussell, PhD, LLC
Psychologist
Living with chronic pain or illness can affect every part of life, including physical health, emotional well-being, relationships, and daily functioning. I work with adults who are managing ongoing medical conditions to reduce stress, improve coping, and reconnect with meaning and purpose. My approach combines evidence-based therapy, psychoeducation, and mindfulness-informed strategies to support both acceptance and resilience. Whether you have recently been diagnosed or have been managing symptoms for years, I offer a space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported. I welcome you to reach out for a free consultation.
11 Years Experience
Online in Carbondale, IL (Online Only)
Nostos Psychotherapy
Psychologist, PsyD
We work on helping individuals find internal strength as they navigate the challenges of chronic illness and pain.
12 Years Experience
Online in Carbondale, IL
Dr. Adam Shafer (Chicago, IL)
Psychologist, Psy. D., M.A.
Managing chronic pain and illness exhausts many of the social and personal resources we have just to get through the day. Feelings of isolation and being alone in this struggle are insidious and can take away from our ability to remain connected to others and within ourselves. Whether it is not wanting to burden others with our struggle or feelings of hopelessness, people need to know (and feel) that they are valuable enough to continue to be cared for while also provided with space through encouragement that honors our autonomy.
17 Years Experience
Online in Carbondale, IL
PSYCHe, PLLC
Psychologist, PhD, DBT-LBC™, LPC, PsyD, MSW, Marriage and Family Counselor, LCSW
We have a clinician who specializes in chronic pain.
12 Years Experience
Online in Carbondale, IL
Cheryl S Rubenstein
Psychologist, PhD
Chronic pain makes people miserable. Even though we may not be able to make the pain disappear, together, we can develop strategies to help you manage it.
19 Years Experience
Online in Carbondale, IL
Mind Lodge
Therapist, LCPC
Living with chronic pain can impact every area of life. We help clients develop tools for managing pain, improving emotional health, and finding hope despite physical challenges.
21 Years Experience
Online in Carbondale, IL
Teona Amble
Psychologist, Ph.D., LP
Living with chronic pain or chronic illness can take a toll on your self-esteem, sense of well-being, quality of life, and relationships. I have helped people to build resilience to these stressors and manage the impact of pain and illness on your mental and physical health. I can relate to the struggles as someone who has lived with chronic pain. I am your guide to living your best life and coping with challenges while accepting things out of your control. I look forward to teaching you tools to promote relaxation, positive self-talk, and healing.
15 Years Experience
Online in Carbondale, IL (Online Only)
TriWellness
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC, LCSW, LPC, BCN, CIT, CYYT, QEEG-C, AAT-I
We specialize in supporting individuals and families navigating chronic illness and persistent pain. Using a holistic, neuroscience-informed approach, we integrate modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), trauma-informed care, attachment-based therapy, family systems work, and mind–body interventions. Our goal is to help clients process the emotional impact of health challenges and medical trauma, build resilience, regulate the nervous system, and develop practical strategies for living well alongside chronic conditions.
8 Years Experience
Online in Carbondale, IL
Rachel Honaker, Depth Counseling Services
Counselor/Therapist, LPC
Chronic pain and illness change the way everything looks and feels. Life-long or more recent, its impact on our lives, relationships, and how we think about ourselves is undeniable. Making space to talk about your experience of chronic pain and illness is important. It is often something we hold close to us or don't share about it much. That can become lonely. Therapy gives you the opportunity to address the realities of the challenges, the grief you experience, validate the impact, and celebrate the wins along the way.
10 Years Experience
Online in Carbondale, IL
Nefertiti Nowell
Therapist, Dr.
Seeking help is a powerful step to improving your quality of life. Talking to someone about whatever your concerns are is something that almost anyone can benefit from, but many people are afraid to reach out. If you are considering therapy or coaching, I applaud you, and I really do want to help you find what you need to feel POWERFUL and help you develop the tools to have peace in your life.
I enjoy working with diverse clients, and have treated patients on the inpatient as well as outpatient basis. I began providing therapy in 1996, and have worked full time in several local hospitals before deciding to work full time in outpatient private practice. Though I work with many populations, I enjoy helping individuals with issues of trauma as well as working with couples. I work with all age ranges and have helped clients with a range of diagnosis. I use a variety of techniques, including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and EMDR. I am also a Certified Hypnotist and a trained mediator.
26 Years Experience
Online in Carbondale, IL
Samire Qosaj
Counselor/Therapist, Licensed practicing counselor
Living with chronic pain or illness can affect every aspect of life, and therapy provides support for those challenges. I help clients develop coping skills, process emotional stress, and improve overall quality of life.
3 Years Experience
Online in Carbondale, IL
Anne Zakaras
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC, ATR-BC, PMH-C
Navigating a new medical diagnosis or living with a chronic illness can feel incredibly isolating, exhausting, and overwhelming. Anne provides a warm, validating, and collaborative space specifically designed to help you process the profound life transitions, grief, and daily stress that come with health challenges. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Certified Grief Informed Professional, she partners with individuals to rebuild a sense of agency and emotional well-being alongside their physical health journey.
Anne’s integrative approach pairs evidence-based psychotherapy with Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and creative art therapy. These tools are uniquely suited for illness management, offering gentle ways to calm a stressed nervous system and express complex feelings when words aren't enough. Whether you are dealing with professional burnout compounded by illness, navigating medical anxiety, or coping with postpartum health changes, Anne is dedicated to helping you develop sustainable coping strategies, honor your grief, and cultivate resilience.
8 Years Experience
Online in Carbondale, IL
Dr. Jenny Shields
Psychologist
You’ve been told it’s “just stress,” that “your labs look fine,” or that maybe it’s “all in your head.” But deep down, you know something’s not right. Living with chronic pain or illness—especially when it’s invisible to others—can feel both physically exhausting and emotionally isolating. Maybe you’re grieving the life you once had, constantly justifying your experience to people who don’t understand, or quietly wondering if you’re just supposed to push through. Dr. Jenny Shields offers something different: a space where you don’t have to prove your pain to be taken seriously.
With warmth, respect, and clinical expertise, Dr. Shields works with people navigating the complex realities of illness—whether you’ve recently received a diagnosis, are stuck in a cycle of uncertainty, or have been managing symptoms for years. Drawing from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness-based tools, and trauma-informed care, she helps you move through grief, frustration, and fear with compassion. Together, you’ll explore how to live a meaningful life in a body that doesn’t always cooperate—on your own terms.
12 Years Experience
Online in Carbondale, IL
Integrative Health & Healing
Treatment Center, Functional Wellness, Family Medicine, Mental Health and Addiction Medicine
We offer Cryo Pain therapy for those suffering from chronic pain.
12 Years Experience
Online in Carbondale, IL
Christine Sparacino
Psychologist, PsyD
Chronic illness and autoimmune diseases affect the quality of life. Every aspect of who we are is affected by chronic disease. Therapy provides a place to process the emotional pain associated with being ill and find ways to enjoy life again.
23 Years Experience
Online in Carbondale, IL (Online Only)
Chronic Pain therapists in Carbondale, Illinois Statistics
Chronic Pain therapists in Carbondale, Illinois average 15 years of experience and charge around $211 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Chronic Pain or Illness (100%), Anxiety or Fears (90%), and Depression (83%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$211
Gender ID
| 63% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 60% |
In Person and Online |
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| 40% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Chronic Pain or Illness |
| 90% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 83% | Depression |
| 70% | Stress |
| 70% | Loss or Grief |
| 67% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 60% | Self Esteem |