Online Chronic Pain therapists in Olympia, Washington WA
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Chronic Pain
Melanie Carey
Counselor/Therapist, LMHCA
Living with chronic illness or persistent pain can feel like navigating life with an unpredictable and often invisible weight. Many people describe not only the physical symptoms, but also the emotional toll — grief, frustration, isolation, anxiety, and a sense of disconnection from the body that is meant to feel like home.
In therapy, we make space for both the physical and emotional reality of your experience. Chronic symptoms are not viewed as something to “override” or simply cope with, but as part of a complex mind-body process that deserves attention, respect, and care.
Using a trauma-informed, psychodynamic approach integrated with Focusing-Oriented Psychotherapy, we slow down and gently explore how your body is carrying experience. The “felt sense” becomes an important guide here — helping you notice subtle shifts, needs, and layers of meaning that may not be accessible through thinking alone.
For many clients, chronic illness is intertwined with nervous system activation, past stress or trauma, and long-standing patterns of over-adaptation or self-abandonment. Therapy supports you in building a more compassionate relationship with your body, so it no longer feels like something you are fighting against, but something you can begin to listen to and live alongside.
This work does not replace medical care, but it complements it by supporting emotional regulation, reducing internal pressure, and helping you reconnect with a sense of agency and internal safety, even when symptoms remain present.
Clients often find that as their relationship with their body shifts, there is more capacity for rest, self-trust, and moments of ease — even within ongoing physical challenges.
This approach is especially supportive for highly sensitive individuals and creatives who are navigating chronic illness alongside identity shifts, grief, or changes in life direction.
2 Years Experience
Online in Olympia, WA (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
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 Olympia, WA
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 Olympia, WA
Chronic Pain
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 Olympia, WA
Chronic Pain
San Francisco Counseling Collective
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, LMFT, LCSW
At San Francisco Counseling Collective ("SFCC"), we provide counseling for chronic pain or illness emphasizes mind-body integration, coping strategies for persistent symptoms, and emotional support during medical challenges. We assist clients in navigating the psychological impacts of long-term health conditions.
9 Years Experience
Online in Olympia, WA
Chronic Pain
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 Olympia, WA
Chronic Pain
Tracy L. Morris
Marriage and Family Therapist, MS LMFT
I worked to meet the needs of people with HIV before medical therapies made it a chronic (rather than terminal) illness. Depending on the nature of the clients' pain, I may refer to and work collaboratively with their other health providers to address the holistic related needs.
11 Years Experience
Online in Olympia, WA
Chronic Pain
Melissa Watson
Counselor/Therapist, MA, LMHC, ATR
I create a supportive and non-judgemental space for clients to explore issues related to chronic pain, illness, cancer, and cancer survivorship. I have witnessed clients benefit greatly from using art therapy to process issues related to chronic pain and illness.
9 Years Experience
Online in Olympia, WA
Chronic Pain
Sarah Wolfer
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LICSW
Chronic pain and illness don't just live in the body, they live in the nervous system, in the identity shifts that come with a changed body, in the grief of losing the life you thought you'd have. And they're often made harder by how invisible or dismissed that experience can feel. I'm Sarah, and I work with people navigating chronic pain and illness using a body-informed approach (Somatic EMDR therapy) to help the nervous system release what it's been bracing against, and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy for clients where depression, grief, or emotional exhaustion have become part of the picture too. For my queer, neurodivergent, and non-monogamous clients, chronic illness also intersects with identity in ways that deserve care and nuance. You deserve a therapist who understands all of it. Telehealth in WA, ID, and FL.
14 Years Experience
Online in Olympia, WA (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
Jason Herr
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I work with individuals navigating chronic pain and long-term health conditions. Using evidence-based approaches like CBT, ACT, and mindfulness, I help clients manage the emotional impact of illness, reduce distress, and build coping strategies that support resilience, functioning, and quality of life. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to each person’s unique experience.
16 Years Experience
Online in Olympia, WA (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
Dyani Saxby
Psychologist, Ph.D., ABPP, DBSM
There is a difference between living with chronic pain and suffering with it. Suffering includes depression, unresolved grief, anxiety, isolation, and withdrawal. Chronic pain can cause these feelings because we grieve what we used to be able to do and feel that pain robs us of living a full life. Sometimes we feel like we lose ourselves entirely. When we are in a depressed or anxious mood state for a long period of time, we actually end up experiencing worse pain (and often worse sleep), which results in a vicious cycle that can feel impossible to break. The good news is that I have helped hundreds of patients improve how they respond to their pain and also lower their overall pain levels. They began to accept what they cannot control and also learn how to have more control over their pain levels through techniques such as physical pacing, relaxation, and clinical hypnosis. With board certifications in clinical health psychology, behavioral sleep medicine, and extensive training in clinical hypnosis, I can teach you skills to break the cycle of chronic pain and suffering.
14 Years Experience
Online in Olympia, WA
Chronic Pain
Angelica Amaya
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW,LICSW
I have over 15 years experience as a medical social worker and have knowledge of chronic illnesses and aging and the issues that come with them. Such as loss of independence, and decline.
21 Years Experience
Online in Olympia, WA (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
Tycee Belcastro
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., LMFT, CSTIP
Getting a diagnosis like Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) or another chronic condition can feel like your whole world’s been flipped upside down. Trust me, I know—I’ve been there myself. That’s why I pursued specialized training to not only navigate my own journey but to guide you through yours. In our sessions, we’ll explore how CIRS or other chronic conditions affect how you see yourself , your relationships and your sexual self. I’m here to help you grow through this experience, find new ways to connect with yourself, and support you and your partner in navigating this challenging path together, all in a warm, understanding space where you can feel truly seen.
21 Years Experience
Online in Olympia, WA
Chronic Pain
Salome Valencia-Bohne
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LSWAIC
I have had the honor of supporting a Palliative Care team so I understand the complexity of Chronic Pain and Illness. We will work together to ease your suffering and identify your triggers.
6 Years Experience
Online in Olympia, WA
Chronic Pain
Dr. Janelle Louis
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, ND, PMHNP-BC
In my practice, I support the emotional, physical, and spiritual impact of living with chronic pain or illness. My treatment approach blends pain psychology, stress regulation, lifestyle strategies, and whole-person mental health care so you can improve your quality of life.
10 Years Experience
Online in Olympia, WA (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
Amanda Smith
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
Living with chronic pain can affect every aspect of life, including your mood, relationships, daily functioning, and sense of identity. The ongoing stress of managing symptoms can leave you feeling exhausted, isolated, or disconnected from your body.
Using a compassionate, whole-person approach, I help clients explore the connection between the nervous system, emotions, and physical symptoms. Drawing from Somatic Experiencing®, mindfulness, and evidence-based therapeutic approaches, we work to increase awareness of your body's signals, build nervous system regulation skills, and reduce the impact pain has on your daily life. While therapy is not a replacement for medical care, it can provide meaningful support in helping you navigate chronic pain with greater resilience, self-compassion, and a renewed sense of connection to yourself.
4 Years Experience
Online in Olympia, WA (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
Mary Knoblock, DNH
Hypnotherapist, DNH, RTT Practitioner, Hypnotist, Holistic Naturopath Practitioner, Spiritual Counselor
For chronic pain I enjoy helping patients navigate through their health journey and patients tend to enjoy working with me withIn different modalities to help them feel better.
11 Years Experience
Online in Olympia, WA (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
Bonfire Healing - Bonnie Deopp, MS, LMHC, CN
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, CN, EMDR certified, Clinical Supervisor
Welcome, We're so glad you’re here! Bonfire Healing provides outpatient telehealth therapy with focus on complex mental health issues and developmental trauma along with co-occurring chronic pain and chronic health conditions.Our mission is to promote health equity through increasing access to evidence-based trauma treatment while utilizing insurance benefits so that care is both high quality and affordable to more people. We honor that there is a strong correlation between trauma and the development of chronic illness and pain as the stress of trauma and lingering impacts effect our whole body (nervous system, digestive system, hormones, inflammation, immune system, organ functioning, etc). We take a relational approach and we are in this together. We support however you choose to manage your chronic pain/illness. We combine evidenced based modalities to heal these impacts on your body and bring back regulation that decreases symptoms and associated stress of having a chronic illness/pain.
15 Years Experience
Online in Olympia, WA (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
Alignwell Modern Therapy
Counselor/Therapist
Living with chronic pain or illness can be emotionally exhausting and isolating. Therapy offers support in coping with the stress, grief, and uncertainty that often come with long-term health conditions while helping you build resilience and self-compassion.
20 Years Experience
Online in Olympia, WA
Chronic Pain
Ashley Maynard
Hypnotherapist, Certified Master Hypnotist, CMH Certified Hypnotherapist, CHt
Hypnotherapy for Chronic Pain & Illness: Find Relief, Restore Balance
Living with chronic pain or illness can feel exhausting, frustrating, and at times, overwhelming. When pain takes over, it can impact not only your body but also your mind, emotions, and overall well-being. But what if you could train your mind to experience relief, comfort, and control?
Hypnotherapy is a powerful, natural approach that works with your subconscious mind to reduce pain perception, manage stress, and support healing. Through guided hypnosis, you can:
✔ Ease Physical Discomfort – Retrain the brain’s response to pain and tension.
✔ Promote Relaxation & Healing – Reduce stress and enhance the body's natural ability to heal.
✔ Regain Control Over Your Experience – Feel empowered instead of powerless over pain.
✔ Improve Sleep & Energy Levels – Break the cycle of pain, fatigue, and stress.
Pain is not just physical—it has a mental and emotional component, too. By addressing it at all levels, hypnotherapy can help you experience greater relief, resilience, and peace.
Take the first step toward reclaiming comfort and well-being—schedule a session today.
2 Years Experience
Online in Olympia, WA (Online Only)
Chronic Pain therapists in Olympia, Washington Statistics
Chronic Pain therapists in Olympia, Washington average 15 years of experience and charge around $206 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Chronic Pain or Illness (100%), Anxiety or Fears (91%), and Depression (82%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$206
Gender ID
| 68% |
Female |
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| 27% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 53% |
In Person and Online |
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| 47% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Chronic Pain or Illness |
| 91% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 82% | Depression |
| 70% | Stress |
| 69% | Loss or Grief |
| 69% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 55% | Self Esteem |