Chronic Pain therapists in Laveen, Arizona AZ
Patrick Varney-Phoenix Foundations Recovery
Counselor/Therapist, MA, MS, LISAC, LAC
I have experienced chronic pain issues since 2003 with 5 spinal surgeries and finally was able to manage my pain without opiates since 2013.
3 Years Experience
Kathy Anderson
Marriage and Family Therapist, MS, LAMFT
Medical issues, procedures, and diagnoses can really throw a wrench in a couple's relationship. Medical issues often negatively impact intimacy due to pain, fatigue, overstimulation, or anxiety. While this is very normal, especially with surgeries or other invasive treatments or procedures, it can still be very distressing for both partners in their relationship. In couple therapy, partners learn how to appreciate and be sensitive towards each other regarding medical needs, limitations, processes, and struggles. Couple therapy often functions to coach couples in developing strategies to manage illness while also grieving the impact that illness has had on their relationship.
5 Years Experience
Caitlin Derouen
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, EMDRT
I have years of experience working with patients suffering with chronic pain and chronic illness. I utilize mindfulness, body based interventions, acceptance and commitment therapy, and more to treat the psychological effects that chronic pain and illness can have on a person. I am certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy, which has shown promising results in helping people to manage their chronic pain symptoms more effectively. It can also be used to treat anxiety around symptoms and help people to manage insomnia and more.
8 Years Experience
Lynda Griffin Bull
Counselor/Therapist, MC, LPC
I am devoted to treating the legacy of trauma which is experienced in symptoms such as depression, anxiety, foggy thinking, difficulty managing stress, feeling stuck, impulsivity, relational problems, addictions, sleep disorders & chronic pain/illness; I also work with cancer patients and families.
17 Years Experience
Michele Sitorus (Inner Peace Psychological Care)
Psychologist, Psy.D.
A multidisciplinary approach is often used to address both the physical and psychological aspects of the condition. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) may be employed to help individuals manage pain-related distress, challenge unhelpful thoughts and beliefs about their condition, and develop effective coping strategies. Mindfulness-based interventions, such as mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) or acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), can also be beneficial in promoting acceptance of pain and fostering greater psychological flexibility. Additionally, therapy may involve education about pain management techniques, relaxation training, and lifestyle modifications to improve overall quality of life despite the presence of chronic pain or illness.
5 Years Experience