Chronic Pain therapists in Oceanside, California CA
Browse Chronic Pain therapists in Oceanside. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Chronic Pain
Dr Pamela Helen Polcyn
Marriage and Family Therapist, Phd, MFT
I specialize in the treatment of Anxiety Disorders including Generalized, Panic , Separation and Agoraphobia.
35 Years Experience
Online in Oceanside, CA California (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
Melanie Goetz
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I wonder if you notice any difference in your body right now, at this very moment. Can you sit with it a second longer? Perhaps, there is a small part of your body that is not feeling as strained, knotted, tingly, throbbing, or numb as it was before you made this decision to read therapist's profiles?
Through an attachment somatic therapy approach, we'll pendulate from identifying and enjoying these small to large wonderful exhales of relief from pain with intentional befriending and curiosity towards pain in a welcoming of all parts of you to be recognized, heard, and validated in a journey towards the freedom to live an engaged life of presence with yourself, your dreams, your responsibilities, and your relationships.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Oceanside, CA
Online in Oceanside, CA California
Chronic Pain
Diaspora Therapy Group
Marriage and Family Therapist, DSW, LMFT
We provide supportive care for individuals living with chronic pain or chronic illness, recognizing the deep connection between physical health, mental health, and identity. We help clients cope with grief, stress, medical trauma, and changes in functioning using compassion-focused and mind-body approaches. Our work centers validation, resilience, and quality of life.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Oceanside, CA
Online in Oceanside, CA California
Chronic Pain
Hannah Nyznyk Christian
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT #133278
Living with chronic illness can impact every part of life, not just the body. Therapy provides space to process grief, stress, and identity changes while building coping tools.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Oceanside, CA
Online in Oceanside, CA California
Chronic Pain
Dr. Divya Kakaiya Healthy Within
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist Ph. D M.S. BCN-L
Chronic pain is not just a body problem — it is a brain problem. Over time, persistent pain rewires neural pathways, creating a self-reinforcing loop where the brain amplifies pain signals even without ongoing physical cause.
Neurofeedback interrupts this loop by retraining the brain's pain-processing circuits toward calmer, less reactive patterns — reducing the neurological amplification that turns manageable discomfort into debilitating, constant suffering.
41 Years Experience
In-Person Near Oceanside, CA
Chronic Pain
Dr Karen Rippy - hi since individual, marriage, children and family Therapy online and Mission Viejo office
Marriage and Family Therapist, Ph.D., LMFT ,
Learn mindfulness training and strategies to live with pain and go about living healthy.
41 Years Experience
In-Person Near Oceanside, CA
Online in Oceanside, CA California
Chronic Pain
Dr. Diane Carlson
Marriage and Family Therapist, Psy.D., MFT., Holistic Psychotherapist
I am dedicated to an eclectic approach to help clients be in control of their lives and find joy. These times are confusing and overwhelming to most of us but we can face the challenges together. After 25 yrs in practice I am a seasoned therapist who is comfortable accepting your present realities.
38 Years Experience
In-Person Near Oceanside, CA
Oceanside is a coastal city in northern San Diego County situated directly adjacent to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, one of the largest Marine Corps installations in the country, and the city's mental health landscape is heavily shaped by the needs of active duty service members, veterans, and military families. Trauma, PTSD, military sexual trauma, deployment stress, and the challenges of military-to-civilian transition are among the most common concerns for therapists working in the area. San Diego County behavioral health services extend to Oceanside, and several private practices specialize specifically in military-affiliated populations. The city also has a growing civilian population of families and retirees attracted by its beaches and lower housing costs than central San Diego, and general therapy needs are well served by a broad network of local practitioners.
Chronic Pain therapists in Oceanside, California Statistics
Chronic Pain therapists in Oceanside, California average 16 years of experience and charge around $208 per session. 97% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (54%), Existential / Humanistic Therapy (41%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (40%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$208
Accept insurance
37%
Offer sliding scale
50%
Gender ID
| 75% |
Female |
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| 20% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 51% |
In Person and Online |
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| 46% |
Online Only |
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| 3% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 54% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 41% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 40% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 40% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 40% | Somatic Therapy |
| 36% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 36% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 63% | Young Adult |
| 62% | Senior |
| 56% | Teen |
| 28% | Children |
Client Focus
| 71% | Women |
| 54% | LGBTQ+ |
| 46% | Men |
| 44% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 33% | Asian |