Chronic Pain therapists in Gulf Shores, AL
Browse Chronic Pain therapists in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Chronic Pain
Collins Counseling Associates
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT
Paul Swaim-Sanders, LPC and Diana Ford, LPC have received additional training and education to treat individuals suffering from chronic illness and also to provide care to caregivers.
21 Years Experience
In-Person Near Gulf Shores, AL
Online in Gulf Shores, AL
Chronic Pain
Louise Perry
Registered Psychotherapist, IFS UKCP HCCP
I work with adults living with chronic pain or long-term health conditions and the ways these experiences can shape identity, mood, relationships, and daily life. Chronic pain often brings layers of loss, frustration, and adaptation, alongside the ongoing effort of managing physical symptoms.
My work draws on Integrative Art Psychotherapy and Internal Family Systems (IFS), offering ways to explore the emotional and psychological impact of chronic illness without reducing it to mindset or positivity. The focus is on understanding how pain is lived with, responded to, and organised around internally, rather than trying to eliminate it. Sessions are shaped around energy levels and may involve conversation, creative exploration, or a combination of both.
8 Years Experience
Online in Gulf Shores, AL
Chronic Pain
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 Gulf Shores, AL (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
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 Gulf Shores, AL
Chronic Pain
Dr. Clinton W. Smith
Hypnotherapist, PsyD, CH, NLP
Dr Smith combines tools of psychology and hypnotherapy to reduce PAIN both privately and by teleconference. See M.D. endorsementl. HypnosisByDoctors.com/PainControl The brain and emotions are always involved in the perception of pain. Learn more than 10 techniques to significantly manage pain with less medication.
34 Years Experience
Online in Gulf Shores, AL (Online Only)
Chronic Pain therapists in Gulf Shores, AL Statistics
Chronic Pain therapists in Gulf Shores, 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) (84%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (47%), and Behavioral Therapy (42%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$216
Accept insurance
38%
Offer sliding scale
34%
Gender ID
| 64% |
Female |
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| 33% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 56% |
In Person and Online |
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| 44% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 84% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 47% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 42% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 34% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 29% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 29% | Integrative Therapy |
| 27% | Biopsychosocial Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 67% | Senior |
| 62% | Young Adult |
| 42% | Teen |
| 23% | Children |
Client Focus
| 58% | Women |
| 44% | Men |
| 41% | Military / Veterans |
| 36% | LGBTQ+ |
| 36% | Persons with Disabilities |