Online Chronic Pain therapists in Sterling Heights, Michigan MI
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Transformational Choices
Therapist, LMSW, LPC, CAADC, LLMSW
With a plethora of therapists on our team we have the ability to meet many needs including Chronic Pain or Illness. We will be able to fit you with a therapist who will meet you wherever you are on your journey. We are here to serve you.
Online in Sterling Heights, MI
Josh Murray- Hopeful Minds
Psychologist, MA, LLP
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of talk therapy that helps people identify and develop skills to change negative thoughts and behaviors. CBT says that individuals -- not outside situations and events -- create their own experiences, pain included. And by changing their negative thoughts and behaviors, people can change their awareness of pain and develop better coping skills, even if the actual level of pain stays the same.
The perception of pain is in your brain, so you can affect physical pain by addressing thoughts and behaviors that fuel it.
What can CBT do for you? Cognitive behavioral therapy helps provide pain relief in a few ways. First, it changes the way people view their pain. CBT can change the thoughts, emotions, and behaviors related to pain, improve coping strategies, and put the discomfort in a better context. You recognize that the pain interferes less with your quality of life, and therefore you can function better.
5 Years Experience
Online in Sterling Heights, MI
Lyz Luidens
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LMSW
I have significant experience navigating the healthcare system, job market, and social environment with chronic illness, and would love to work with you as you move through all of these systems, all while navigating your relationship to your body and it's specific needs. You and your body deserve love, respect, and joy, regardless of your illness or disability, and I am here to offer an affirming environment in pursuit of each of those.
2 Years Experience
Online in Sterling Heights, MI (Online Only)
Success Behavioral Health, Teresa J Lynch
Psychologist, PhD, LP, CCHT, CMHIMP
When you are dealing with chronic pain and/or illness it affects every aspect of your life and medical professional usually not able to relieve all of your suffering. By using proven integrated mind-body approaches including cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy, mindfulness, hypnotherapy, biofeedback, and movement, I can help you identify and improve areas of your life that may have been overlooked by medical professionals. Mind-body approaches are best suited for treating mind-body problems such as pain, auto-immune disorders, or chronic illness which attends to both your mental and physical health. Additionally, I can help you explore and learn about nutritional and other complementary approaches to help balance and soothe your sensitized or irritated system.
18 Years Experience
Online in Sterling Heights, MI
Erica Schultz
Counselor/Therapist, MA, LPC< NCC
I use EMDR therapy to support individuals navigating chronic illness and medical trauma. Ongoing health challenges, difficult diagnoses, medical procedures, and repeated experiences within healthcare settings can leave lasting impacts that often contribute to anxiety, fear, grief, and feelings of helplessness. EMDR can help clients process these experiences, reduce distress connected to medical trauma, and strengthen their ability to cope with the emotional burden of chronic illness. Through this work, clients often experience greater emotional regulation, increased self-compassion, and a renewed sense of safety and empowerment within their healing journey.
6 Years Experience
Online in Sterling Heights, MI
Imagine Recovery Counseling LLC (Kristen Gidel Kelly)
Counselor/Therapist, LPCC-S, LICDC, CTTS, Certified EMDR Therapist and Consultant
Imagine Recovery Counseling prioritizes trauma and somatic healing for mental health, substance use, and behavioral concerns. We serve adults and couples age 18+ and specialize in EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, and Couples counseling services to address trauma related issues. We welcome clients with a variety of MH issues and strive to serve as an ally to unserved populations (BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, Military and First Responders, and Neurodivergent). Email us directly and we will respond within 24 hours! I post weekly on Wed with the current status of our waitlist and who is taking clients. No wait right now!
Our therapists are trained in trauma informed care protocols, including EMDR, Parts work (IFS/Ego State), DBT skills, iREST, Somatic Experiencing, ACT and CBT. Kristen also provides EMDR Consultation and Supervision for Counselors. Chris, Sarah, Polly, Linda, and Jessica are accepting clients! We operate off a short waiting list for the rest of the team.
We are competent. We believe you. We know what to do. We got you. We are mindful of our space and strive to provide trauma informed care. Our providers have lived experience and the knowledge to help. You have spent your whole life surviving; it's time to thrive and life the life you want to live. In person or virtual. Daytime and evening hours.
19 Years Experience
Online in Sterling Heights, MI
Dr. Laurene Saad-Younis
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Living with chronic pain or a medical condition can impact every aspect of life, including mood, relationships, work, and daily functioning. We help clients develop effective coping strategies for managing stress, anxiety, grief, and emotional distress associated with ongoing health challenges. Therapy focuses on improving quality of life, increasing resilience, and helping clients regain a sense of control despite physical limitations.
14 Years Experience
Online in Sterling Heights, MI
Subconscious Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapist, C.Ht.
Chronic pain or illness can affect not only the body, but also emotional well-being and quality of life. Hypnotherapy supports the mind–body connection by helping reduce stress, improve coping, and shift how pain is perceived. Sessions focus on increasing comfort, resilience, and a greater sense of control alongside medical care.
3 Years Experience
Online in Sterling Heights, MI (Online Only)
Arbor Wellness Center
Treatment Center, PhD, PsyD, MSW, MA
Adjusting to Chronic Pain or Illness can be a challenge. We have therapists who specialize in navigating these adjustments and thriving. Kate Kittredge, Jamison Brewer, Devon Kardel and Johanna Buzolits all work on these issues.
21 Years Experience
Online in Sterling Heights, MI
Dr. Justin D'Arienzo
Psychologist, Psy.D., ABPP
We provide CBT pain management services and psychological testing for spine stimulators.
Online in Sterling Heights, MI
Jennifer Jones Cameron
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Living with chronic pain or illness can be incredibly challenging. I am dedicated to helping you manage your pain and improve your well-being. Using evidence-based techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain, I work with you to develop pain management strategies, enhance coping skills, and improve communication with your medical team. My holistic approach aims to help you live a fulfilling life despite your medical challenges. I have particular experience in women's health issues like endometriosis.
16 Years Experience
Online in Sterling Heights, MI
Brighter Health Counseling
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LMSW, LPC, LLP, LLMSW, LLPC
We have several therapists in our office who work with chronic pain and illness: Stacy Cross, Neelam Mehta, Amy Nevius, Sheri Tomczak, Rick Mastroianni and Yvette Woodruff.
9 Years Experience
Online in Sterling Heights, MI
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 Sterling Heights, MI (Online Only)
Refreshing Waters Counseling.Sheila Burns
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CAADC
Living with chronic pain or illness affects every part of your life—your body, mind, emotions, and relationships. At Refreshing Waters Counseling, we understand how overwhelming and isolating it can feel. We offer a supportive space to help you cope with the physical and emotional challenges, rebuild resilience, and find new ways to live with purpose and hope. Using evidence-based strategies and compassionate care, we walk alongside you as you navigate the unique journey of healing, adaptation, and self-compassion.
26 Years Experience
Online in Sterling Heights, MI
Dr. Vincent Dyer - Dyer Psychology, Inc
Psychologist, PsyD
At Dyer Psychology, Inc., we provide specialized therapy for chronic pain and disease management, integrating psychological support with evidence-based techniques. Our approach includes cognitive-behavioral strategies, mindfulness practices, and stress reduction methods to help clients manage pain, cope with illness, and improve their quality of life. We work collaboratively to empower clients to navigate the physical and emotional challenges of chronic conditions.
10 Years Experience
Online in Sterling Heights, MI
Alan Brandis, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist
Typically, Chronic Pain Syndrome patients come to see a psychologist after being seen by a number of other health professionals to no avail, including internal medicine physicians, orthopedists, surgeons, orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, physical therapists, chiropractors, acupuncturists, emergency room doctors (for late-night injections of powerful pain killing drugs) and others. Typically, a Chronic Pain evaluation consists of several approaches to discovering which factors play the largest role in maintaining the pain. We ask patients to keep a Pain Diary for a week or two, which helps us pinpoint which activities or emotional states are related to an increase in pain level. This also helps us observe how they are actually taking their medications. We may also perform psychological testing to determine any underlying causes of depression or anxiety which should be treated in addition to the Chronic Pain and which could be helping to maintain it. At least one Family Session is held to explore whether there have been unconscious payoffs within the family for being in pain.
36 Years Experience
Online in Sterling Heights, MI
Wendy Hooker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LMSW, C-ASWCM, CBIS, CAMF, SAP
Chronic pain and illness can be debilitating. Sickness and suffering impact the entire family. My experience as a medical case manager allows me to provide practical guidance.
28 Years Experience
Online in Sterling Heights, MI
Dr. Elizabeth Coldren
Psychologist, PSYD, PSYPACT
I work with people whose lives have been shaped by their bodies in ways they did not choose. This may include serious or long‑term illness, chronic pain, complex diagnoses or diagnostic uncertainty, and the lingering impact of medical procedures and hospitalizations. For some, there is also medical trauma or other trauma woven in. For others, the ongoing symptoms themselves are what feel overwhelming.
Many of the adults, teens, and children I see look like they are managing from the outside. They keep up with school, work, or family responsibilities and often minimize what they are going through. Inside, there may be fear, grief, anger, exhaustion, or a sense of watching life move on without them.
I often work with people who are trying to navigate medical, school, or workplace systems that feel unsupportive, confusing, or exhausting, and to live a life that makes sense when very few people seem to understand what it is really like.
My work is not general support for illness. I focus on how pain, illness, and medical experiences live in the nervous system and shape mood, relationships, daily life, and sense of self. We make space for the very real impact of ongoing pain or fatigue, adjusting to new diagnoses or changes in functioning, repeated medical procedures or hospital stays, encounters with dismissive or disbelieving providers, and the losses and changes that come with a life that is different from what was expected. Together, we work with your body’s responses to what has happened, the stress of navigating care and systems, and the question of how to move forward in a way that feels possible for you. Supporting people whose lives have been shaped by illness and pain is central to my practice, and I have deep respect for how much you carry that others often cannot see.
26 Years Experience
Online in Sterling Heights, MI
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 Sterling Heights, MI
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 Sterling Heights, MI (Online Only)
Chronic Pain therapists in Sterling Heights, Michigan Statistics
Chronic Pain therapists in Sterling Heights, Michigan average 16 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 Depression (83%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$208
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
| 62% |
In Person and Online |
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| 38% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Chronic Pain or Illness |
| 92% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 83% | Depression |
| 71% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 70% | Stress |
| 67% | Loss or Grief |
| 58% | Self Esteem |