Chronic Pain therapists in Oakland, California CA
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Chronic Pain or Illness
Theo Kuczek
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, MFT #123769, CPT
As someone who suffers from chronic illness, I know, first hand, how isolating and difficult life can be because of it. Finding the words to communicate your experience and feeling like someone understands your experience is necessary to cope with chronic illness and pain.
14 Years Experience
In-Person in Oakland, CA 94612
Online in Oakland, California
Chronic Pain or Illness
Holly Hoffman, PsyD, Psychotherapy
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist in CA & NY
I am trained through a Health Psychology focused lens and am passionate about the mind body connection. I have worked as a Behavioral Medicine Consultant in primary care and have supported many clients with illness to live rich and meaningful lives. I am particularly passionate about helping people with issues such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome and other gastrointestinal disorders. I currently offer a Better Living with Illness group where in 6 weeks you will be able to get support from other group members as well as learn tools and skills to live more in line with your values. The protocol for this group is an evidence-based protocol using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
12 Years Experience
In-Person in Oakland, CA 94606
Online in Oakland, California
Chronic Pain or Illness
Chris Guthrey
Psychologist, PsyD
I use several approaches to work with chronic pain and illness. ACT encourages individuals to accept pain rather than struggle against it, promoting engagement in meaningful activities despite discomfort. Mindfulness cultivates present-moment awareness, helping individuals become less reactive to pain sensations. Psychodynamic therapy explores unconscious patterns of how you may react to the perception of your condition in order to rewire those responses.
10 Years Experience
Online in Oakland, California (Online Only)
Chronic Pain or Illness
Brandy Jaramillo
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
When working with clients facing chronic illness and pain, I integrate Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Therapy to support both emotional and physical well-being. I help clients focus on their strengths and what’s working , reframe negative thought patterns that can intensify pain, and build motivation for self-care and adaptive coping. This approach fosters resilience, improves quality of life, and helps clients regain a sense of purpose and control despite ongoing health challenges
4 Years Experience
Online in Oakland, California (Online Only)
Chronic Pain or Illness
Sarah Easton
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Whether you are dealing with frequent bodily pains or an ongoing complex and chronic illness, I am here to support you on your journey towards healing. I work with pain and illness from a mindfulness-based orientation. I will help you deepen your relationship to your body and a gain a deeper sense of acceptance in the ups and downs of illness. I work to help build insight around our relationship to pain and illness and help you build skills to reduce suffering.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Oakland, CA
Online in Oakland, California
Chronic Pain or Illness
Juliana Sloane
Hypnotherapist, CHT
I work with many clients facing chronic illness and health challenges, including long covid, lyme disease, CIRS, cancer, infertility, and more. As a person living with a complex chronic condition myself, I have found hypnotherapy to be an incredible tool for building hope, vitality, and symptom relief. I love sharing this impactful modality with clients so they can live their best life, even in the face of a life altering health issue. Whether you are preparing for surgery or IVF and want to feel more comfortable, need more tools for effective symptom relief, or searching for mind-body support for grief, isolation, and anxiety that so often accompanies health challenges, hypnosis can be a powerful option.
5 Years Experience
Online in Oakland, California (Online Only)
Chronic Pain or Illness
Christina Shonkwiler
Hypnotherapist, MA, CHT
The pain you are experiencing is not who you are, it is a message that shows what's out of balance. So much chronic pain is exacerbated by stress, anxiety, depression, and emotions that feel out of control. When they show up in the body &/or mind as symptoms, we are being called to change, to create a life of ease and relief from our critical inner voices and demands. I believe that we all have a natural capacity to heal, given the right conditions to safely and gently come to know our true selves. I hold a supportive container with compassion and experience to allow your highest aspects to come forward and shine.
7 Years Experience
Online in Oakland, California (Online Only)
Chronic Pain or Illness
Elaine Skoulas
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., LMFT
Chronic pain can feel invisible and isolating—especially when there’s no clear diagnosis. I specialize in Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) for neuroplastic or psychogenic pain, helping the brain learn new, safer responses to bodily symptoms. Whether you’re dealing with chronic illness, fatigue, or pain with no structural cause, we’ll explore mind-body tools and compassionate understanding to help you shift your relationship with pain and reclaim your life.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Oakland, CA
Online in Oakland, California
Chronic Pain or Illness
Eric Olsen
Life Coach, PTSD, Trauma Triage, BSc Social Sciences, DoD Career Councilor, SARC, DAPA, Pre Licensed Human Intelligence / Psychology, Life Coach. | Professional Support: LSSBB, PgM, Bluestone PMP,
We help you work through chronic pain issues and re-balance.
16 Years Experience
Online in Oakland, California (Online Only)
Chronic Pain or Illness
Judith Nitchie
Counselor/Therapist, LMFT36770
Chronic illness or pain can be an emotional rollercoaster at times. I know! I've been there! We will work together to help you find your way back to managing your life with your unique challenges, gifts, and goals.
31 Years Experience
Online in Oakland, California (Online Only)