Chronic Pain therapists in Bessemer, AL
Browse Chronic Pain therapists in Bessemer, Alabama. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Alena Porter
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Chronic pain or illness is a multifaceted issue. There is, of course, the pain or illness but there is also the fear of feeling more pain or ill, and the constant belief that they "should" be more productive. Additionally, most of my client's struggle with accepting that they are not making this up, they are not being lazy, they are not 'conveniently" hurting or ill when something needs to be done. I can help you desensitize and reframe all of these negative beliefs and help you release the fear of more pain which is actually causing more pain. Lastly, with EMDR in many cases I can reduce or eliminate chronic pain symptoms.
8 Years Experience
Online in Bessemer, AL (Online Only)
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 Bessemer, AL
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 Bessemer, AL
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 Bessemer, AL
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 Bessemer, AL (Online Only)
Chronic Pain therapists in Bessemer, AL Statistics
Chronic Pain therapists in Bessemer, AL average 16 years of experience and charge around $216 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (80%), Behavioral Therapy (45%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (44%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$216
Accept insurance
39%
Offer sliding scale
38%
Gender ID
| 63% |
Female |
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| 34% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 58% |
In Person and Online |
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| 42% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 80% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 45% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 44% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 38% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 33% | Biopsychosocial Therapy |
| 30% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 28% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 66% | Young Adult |
| 64% | Senior |
| 44% | Teen |
| 22% | Children |
Client Focus
| 61% | Women |
| 45% | Men |
| 41% | Military / Veterans |
| 38% | LGBTQ+ |
| 36% | Persons with Disabilities |