Online Chronic Pain therapists in Skokie, Illinois IL
We are proud to feature top rated online Chronic Pain therapists in Skokie. We encourage you to review each profile to find your best match.
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 Skokie, IL
Jason Holland
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Chronic pain or illness can be exhausting, not only physically but emotionally. We can focus on coping strategies that help you function day to day, while also acknowledging the grief, frustration, and uncertainty that often come with ongoing symptoms. The goal is to reduce the strain, strengthen what supports you, and help you stay connected to meaning and purpose even when life feels limited.
25 Years Experience
Online in Skokie, 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 Skokie, 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 Skokie, IL (Online Only)
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 Skokie, 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 Skokie, IL (Online Only)
Reginald K. Riggins
Psychologist, PhD
Chronic pain is a condition that affects multiple aspects of a person's life and can exacerbate both depression and anxiety symptoms. I use cognitive-behavioral therapy for chronic pain to improve one's quality of life by accepting the reality of having pain in your life and learning how to move forward it. In addition, a client will learn several relaxation and cognitive skills to reduce and manage the pain as best as possible in conjunction with your current medical treatment plan.
7 Years Experience
Online in Skokie, 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 Skokie, IL
Dr. Olivia Blandford
Psychologist, Ph.D.
My training in health psychology afforded me a deeper understanding of medical illness and its impact on our well-being. I have worked with patients managing chronic pain, cancer, and more. I also have worked closely with caregivers to help them handle the unique stress of this role.
6 Years Experience
Online in Skokie, IL
Dr. Christopher Lowery, DHSc, CLCP
Clinical Health Practitioner, Board-Certified Life Care Planner
This component assist individuals managing chronic pain and illness, supporting coping strategies, emotional resilience, and practical skills to enhance daily functioning and overall quality of life.
24 Years Experience
Online in Skokie, IL
Best Therapies, Inc.
Therapist
Whether you’ve been feeling ill and are searching for a diagnosis, or if you have been dealing with health issues your whole life, we get it. Dealing with illness and disability can be really stressful. Unfortunately, dealing with a broken health care system, burn out support people, and difficult work places can make things much more intense. A lot of our patients enter therapy feeling isolated, scared, and angry with few places to vent, and unsure of what skills or resources they can access.
We always start by listening. We’re on your team, we’ll hear you and help you figure out what to do next. Whether it’s how to advocate for your needs with a doctor, how to manage your anxiety around an uncertain future, or how to make your life more functional, we can work on skills and plan together. Life is hard, but we have your back.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has been proven to be one of the best treatments for anxiety symptoms. Using mindfulness, we can help diminish the magnitude of pain, and help you sort out the problems we need to accept and how to best fight for the things we can change.
7 Years Experience
Online in Skokie, 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 Skokie, IL
MindOverHealing Therapies
Hypnotherapist, CHt
Chronic illness and pain can significantly impact an individual's quality of life, affecting their physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Traditional treatments often focus on managing symptoms, but hypnotherapy offers a complementary approach that addresses the underlying psychological and emotional factors contributing to chronic conditions. At MindOverHealing, hypnotherapy is used to help clients manage their chronic illness and pain, promoting holistic healing and improved quality of life.
3 Years Experience
Online in Skokie, IL (Online Only)
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 Skokie, IL
Transformations Counseling PLLC
Counselor/Therapist
Living with chronic pain or illness can be exhausting. We help you manage emotional distress, improve coping strategies, and find balance and meaning in your life.
11 Years Experience
Online in Skokie, IL
Alicia Townsend
Psychologist, PhD, BCN
With a PhD in Health Psychology and 20 years of practice in the field, I have clinically-proven skills to help manage many physical issues such as chronic pain, migraines, tension headaches, dysautonomia, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), sport injury and recovery, and other chronic illnesses. It is important to address both the mental and physical aspects of these issues, as both impact one another greatly.
21 Years Experience
Online in Skokie, 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 Skokie, 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 Skokie, 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 Skokie, IL
Dr Calvin Young
Counselor/Therapist, PhD, LCPC
Somatic and body-based issues are a part of the cycle of behaviors that we see in clinical care settings. My background as a special forces medic, and my work with patients who are experiencing physical injuries, such as injured migrant farmworkers, along with my integrative approach to care give me unique insights and a toolbox of complementary approaches that have been demonstrated to work with pain and illness issues, although I do not profess to be a physician, nor do I play one anywhere, not even on TV!
30 Years Experience
Online in Skokie, IL (Online Only)
Chronic Pain therapists in Skokie, Illinois Statistics
Chronic Pain therapists in Skokie, 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% | Loss or Grief |
| 70% | Stress |
| 67% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 60% | Self Esteem |