Chronic Pain therapists in McKinleyville, CA
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Chronic Pain
Viktoria Walda Byczkiewicz, Ph.D.
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD
Chronic pain or illness leaves us feeling drained and devoid of energy. Being sick and tired works on the mind and body like a downward spiral from which it feels like there is no escape. You can learn to co-exist with pain and illness; to keep on living life even with compromises, and to manage the pain psychologically, with ease. It is possible to begin enjoying activities that you used to, again. It is possible to keep on going!
10 Years Experience
Online in McKinleyville, 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
Online in McKinleyville, 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
Online in McKinleyville, CA
Chronic Pain
Rose Hanna Counseling Services
Marriage and Family Therapist, Psy.D., LMFT
Living with chronic pain or illness affects more than your body — it can wear on your mood, relationships, and sense of self. Our therapists help you navigate the emotional side of a health journey that doesn't always have a clear finish line, offering coping strategies and a steady, compassionate space to process the frustration, grief, and uncertainty that often come along with it.
20 Years Experience
Online in McKinleyville, 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
Online in McKinleyville, CA
Chronic Pain therapists in McKinleyville, CA Statistics
Chronic Pain therapists in McKinleyville, CA average 16 years of experience and charge around $213 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (54%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (39%), and Existential / Humanistic Therapy (39%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$213
Accept insurance
35%
Offer sliding scale
50%
Gender ID
| 73% |
Female |
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| 23% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 51% |
Online Only |
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| 49% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 54% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 39% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 39% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 39% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 39% | Somatic Therapy |
| 38% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 34% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 59% | Senior |
| 58% | Young Adult |
| 53% | Teen |
| 26% | Children |
Client Focus
| 68% | Women |
| 49% | LGBTQ+ |
| 46% | Men |
| 41% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 35% | Asian |