Chronic Pain therapists in Salinas, California CA
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Chronic Pain or Illness
Kayzim Suárez-Reyes
Psychologist, PhD
I have specialized expertise in the psychological components of chronic pain, recognizing that persistent pain involves complex interactions between the body and mind. I work with clients to move beyond the biomedical model by employing evidence-based strategies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Chronic Pain and acceptance-based approaches. My focus is on reducing pain-related distress, managing the associated symptoms like insomnia and depression, and decreasing the fear-avoidance cycle. By understanding the brain's role in pain perception, I help clients build resilience, increase their daily functioning, and improve their overall quality of life, even while living with pain. I also live with chronic pain (nerve pain) and know how challenging it is to manage the psychological aspects of it!
19 Years Experience
Online in Salinas, CA California (Online Only)
Chronic Pain or Illness
Elaine Skoulas
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., LMFT
Living with chronic pain or illness can be exhausting, especially when symptoms are invisible, misunderstood, or difficult to explain. Many people feel caught between medical answers that do not fully help and a body that continues to signal distress. I specialize in working with chronic pain and mind-body symptoms using Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) and nervous system-based approaches. Our work together explores how stress, trauma, and protective patterns in the nervous system can influence physical symptoms while honoring the real complexity of living with pain or illness.
8 Years Experience
Online in Salinas, CA California
Chronic Pain or Illness
Emily St. Amant
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-MHSP-S (TN), LPCC (CA)
I enjoy working with people living with chronic pain and illness and supporting them in empowering ways.
18 Years Experience
Online in Salinas, CA California (Online Only)
Chronic Pain or Illness
Margaret Graham
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Living with chronic pain or illness means your body has become unreliable, unpredictable, and sometimes feels like it's working against you. Whether you're dealing with IBS, fibromyalgia, migraines, or another condition that doctors struggle to fully explain or treat, the psychological toll is real – the frustration of canceled plans, the isolation of being misunderstood, the grief of losing the life you had, and the fear of what comes next. I work with clients navigating the intersection of physical symptoms and emotional wellbeing. We use clinical hypnosis as one tool to help calm your nervous system and address the gut-brain connection (particularly helpful for IBS), alongside talk therapy to process the anger, grief, and anxiety that come with chronic conditions. We'll also work on pacing yourself, advocating for your needs without guilt, and finding ways to live fully even when your body sets limits you didn't choose.
13 Years Experience
Online in Salinas, CA California (Online Only)
Chronic Pain or Illness
David Sudyka
Marriage and Family Therapist, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Living with chronic pain or illness can be exhausting, both physically and emotionally. It often impacts your mood, energy, and ability to keep up with everyday life. In therapy we will create space to process what you are going through while also building tools to manage stress, adjust to limitations, and find a sense of balance. The goal is to help you feel more supported and better able to cope with the ongoing challenges you face.
4 Years Experience
Online in Salinas, CA California (Online Only)
Chronic Pain therapists in Salinas, California Statistics
Chronic Pain therapists in Salinas, California average 15 years of experience and charge around $205 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (64%), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (48%), and Existential / Humanistic Therapy (44%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$205
Accept insurance
40%
Offer sliding scale
56%
Gender ID
| 68% |
Female |
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| 25% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 55% |
In Person and Online |
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| 45% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 64% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 48% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 44% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 43% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 36% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 35% | Somatic Therapy |
| 34% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 95% | Adult |
| 65% | Young Adult |
| 64% | Senior |
| 58% | Teen |
| 29% | Children |
Client Focus
| 69% | Women |
| 57% | LGBTQ+ |
| 48% | Men |
| 45% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 34% | Military / Veterans |