Chronic Pain therapists in Malibu, CA
Browse Chronic Pain therapists in Malibu, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Chronic Pain
Marina Edelman | TrueMe Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
We help clients cope with the emotional toll of chronic pain and medical conditions. Treatment focuses on grief processing, nervous system regulation, and improving quality of life.
20 Years Experience
In-Person Near Malibu, CA
Online in Malibu, CA
Chronic Pain
Sloane Fabricius
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, Clinical Supervisor
My hope and intent is for you to feel heard, seen, supported and hopeful about you and your circumstances. Van Gogh said it best, "I feel there is nothing more truly artistic than loving people." Our creative collaboration will equip you in getting your needs met in healthy ways.
29 Years Experience
In-Person Near Malibu, CA
Online in Malibu, CA
Chronic Pain
Linda Owen
Marriage and Family Therapist, MFT
I have had the honor of working as a Therapist for over 20 years. I have been privileged to share the life challenges and successes of hundreds of people. I am excited to have a profession where there are growth opportunities and effective tools available to help others to improve their lives.
40 Years Experience
In-Person Near Malibu, CA
Chronic Pain
Lori Karny
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW Psychotherapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Do you suffer chronic pain, conditions associated with age, migraines, seizure disorder - or any other chronic illness? Developing new strategies to cope with your situation can help you feel more empowered.
37 Years Experience
Online in Malibu, CA (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
Dr. Maxwell Rappoport
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Living with chronic pain or illness can be overwhelming. I integrate ACT, Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR), and CBT for pain management to help clients reduce suffering, improve coping strategies, and maintain a better quality of life, even with ongoing medical challenges.
9 Years Experience
Online in Malibu, CA (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
Lois Lorback
Hypnotherapist, CCHt
I will help you shift your attention away from the pain. A medical referral may be required.
12 Years Experience
In-Person Near Malibu, CA
Online in Malibu, CA
Chronic Pain
Sam Naimi
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, Psychotherapist, Psychoanalyst
Chronic pain integrates itself so silently, and so painfully, into one's emotional life. I attend closely to the relationship between unconscious emotional processes and the body when working with clients living with chronic pain. Together, we examine how longstanding stress, trauma, and unarticulated concerns may be expressed somatically. Over time, this analytic process can support greater psychological integration and a more stable, workable relationship with the body, rather than focusing solely on short-term symptom relief.
8 Years Experience
In-Person Near Malibu, CA
Online in Malibu, CA
Chronic Pain
Alan Hanft
Psychiatrist, M.D.
I’m a Psychiatrist board certified in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, the Psychiatry specialty for working with patients who have both psychiatric and physical health problems. Over the years, I have worked psychiatrically with many patients with very severe, complex medical issues. Please call me at no charge at (310) 750-8348 if you think I may be able to be of assistance to you.
34 Years Experience
In-Person Near Malibu, CA
Chronic Pain
Stephanie Morfitt, LCSW More Fit Mental Health
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
When Pain or Illness Shapes Your Days
Living with ongoing pain or illness can quietly take over your life. You may look “fine” to others while inside you’re exhausted from trying to manage symptoms, appointments, and emotions that come with them. It’s common to feel frustrated with your body, anxious about flare-ups, or isolated when people don’t truly understand what you’re going through. You might notice that the harder you fight your pain, the more your stress and tension grow. You may grieve the life you used to have, or feel guilty for not being able to “push through” like you once did.
In our work together, we’ll use a structured, evidence-based approach called TEAM-CBT to help you reduce emotional suffering, even when physical symptoms remain. You’ll learn practical tools to:
Ease the anxiety, frustration, and guilt that often accompany chronic conditions
Calm the mind–body loop that keeps pain and stress feeding each other
Reconnect with your body as an ally rather than an enemy
Build confidence in managing daily life with greater balance and compassion
Our sessions combine cognitive and emotional tools with mindfulness-based practices. You’ll track your progress each week and practice brief daily exercises that retrain the brain’s stress response — supporting both emotional and physical resilience.
I BELIEVE:
Pain and illness don’t define you — they reveal your strength and capacity to adapt.
Emotional healing supports physical healing; they work together, not apart.
You deserve care that honors your whole experience, not just your symptoms.
Acceptance doesn’t mean giving up; it means finding peace even in uncertainty.
Humor, gentleness, and self-compassion are powerful forms of medicine.
Also Integrated In Our Work:
• Interpersonal Work – to strengthen connection and empower you to be yourself using The 5 Secrets of Effective Communication
• Mindful Self-Compassion – to cultivate a gentler, kinder inner voice through the work of Dr. Kristin Neff
• Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM) – to regulate the nervous system and support trauma recovery alongside cognitive tools for a well-rounded approach
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Malibu, CA
Online in Malibu, CA
Chronic Pain
Samantha Liberman
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Coping with chronic illness can be extremely challenging both physically and emotionally. It can take a toll on relationships and contribute to feelings of anxiety, depression, and trauma. Dr. Liberman specializes in working with individuals who are coping with chronic illness and pain, as well as, those who care for them.
12 Years Experience
In-Person Near Malibu, CA
Online in Malibu, CA
Chronic Pain therapists in Malibu, CA Statistics
Chronic Pain therapists in Malibu, CA average 16 years of experience and charge around $212 per session. 97% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (53%), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (41%), and Somatic Therapy (40%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$212
Accept insurance
35%
Offer sliding scale
52%
Gender ID
| 73% |
Female |
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| 21% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 50% |
In Person and Online |
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| 47% |
Online Only |
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| 3% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 53% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 41% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 40% | Somatic Therapy |
| 39% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 39% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 37% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 37% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 60% | Senior |
| 60% | Young Adult |
| 56% | Teen |
| 29% | Children |
Client Focus
| 69% | Women |
| 51% | LGBTQ+ |
| 44% | Men |
| 43% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 33% | Asian |