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Chronic Pain therapists in San Mateo, CA

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Palo Alto, California therapist: Mary Knoblock, DNH, hypnotherapist
Chronic Pain or Illness

Mary Knoblock, DNH

Hypnotherapist, DNH, RTT Practitioner, Hypnotist, Holistic Naturopath Practitioner, Spiritual Counselor
For chronic pain I enjoy helping patients navigate through their health journey and patients tend to enjoy working with me withIn different modalities to help them feel better.  
11 Years Experience
Online in San Mateo, CA (Online Only)
San Francisco, California therapist: San Francisco Counseling Collective, licensed professional counselor
Chronic Pain or Illness

San Francisco Counseling Collective

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, LMFT, LCSW
At San Francisco Counseling Collective ("SFCC"), we provide counseling for chronic pain or illness emphasizes mind-body integration, coping strategies for persistent symptoms, and emotional support during medical challenges. We assist clients in navigating the psychological impacts of long-term health conditions.  
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near San Mateo, CA
Online in San Mateo, CA
Fresno, California therapist: Brandy Jaramillo, licensed clinical social worker
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  
5 Years Experience
Online in San Mateo, CA (Online Only)
Santa Fe, New Mexico therapist: Juliana Sloane, hypnotherapist
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.  
6 Years Experience
Online in San Mateo, CA (Online Only)
Orange, California therapist: Dr. Cristal Lopez, psychologist
Chronic Pain or Illness

Dr. Cristal Lopez

Psychologist, Ph.D.
Welcome! You might be feeling disconnected from your family, friends, children, job, or even the world. I'm Dr. Cristal Lopez, and I believe that we all have powerful strengths. Together, we will explore yours to help you unlock your full potential, connect authentically with others, and show up as your true self. My training at top U.S. children's hospitals, including Children's Hospital Los Angeles, California Pacific Medical Center, Texas Children’s Hospital, and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, has provided me with over 6 years of experience working with children, adolescents, young and mid-life adults, and families. For my younger clients, I use behavioral and play therapy techniques, while also supporting parents and families to foster healthy connections. With adolescents and adults, I draw on strength-based, humanistic, and relational principles to guide our work together. Beyond traditional mental health concerns, I specialize and publish work in: coping with chronic illnesses, career-related issues (burnout, work-life balance), trauma, adverse childhood experiences, and stress related to first-responder families. I’m committed to guiding you, your child, or family to a more connected and fulfilling life. Invest in yourself!  
9 Years Experience
Online in San Mateo, CA (Online Only)
San Francisco, California therapist: Chris Guthrey, psychologist
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.  
11 Years Experience
Online in San Mateo, CA (Online Only)
Los Angeles, California therapist: Elaine Skoulas, marriage and family therapist
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
In-Person Near San Mateo, CA
Online in San Mateo, CA
San Francisco, California therapist: Eric Olsen, life coach
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.  
17 Years Experience
Online in San Mateo, CA (Online Only)
San Francisco, California therapist: Talia Chanoff, marriage and family therapist
Chronic Pain or Illness

Talia Chanoff

Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
I offer therapy for individuals living with chronic illness and chronic pain in a way that honors the wisdom of your body and the realities of ongoing symptoms. I understand that there is a deeply complex relationship between ongoing pain and our emotional worlds. Our work creates space to explore the emotional, relational, and nervous system impacts of living in a body that may feel unpredictable or demanding, and connecting with your body's needs, without pressure to push through or "fix." Some of our work might focus on building self-compassion, exploring grief and sadness related to chronic illness, and cultivating sustainable ways of caring for yourself rooted in dignity, agency, and meaning, even in the presence of pain and discomfort.  
8 Years Experience
Online in San Mateo, CA (Online Only)
San Francisco, California therapist: Judith Nitchie, counselor/therapist
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.  
32 Years Experience
Online in San Mateo, CA (Online Only)

Chronic Pain therapists in San Mateo, California Statistics

Chronic Pain therapists in San Mateo, California average 16 years of experience and charge around $205 per session. 97% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (62%), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (46%), and Existential / Humanistic Therapy (45%).

Average years in practice

16 Years Experience

Average cost per session

$205

Accept insurance

40%

Offer sliding scale

54%

Gender ID

71% Female
24% Male
3% Non-Binary
2% Gender Fluid

Session Type

51% In Person and Online
46% Online Only
3% In Person Only

Top Treatment Approaches

62% Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
46% Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
45% Existential / Humanistic Therapy
42% Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian)
37% Family Systems Therapy
36% Psychodynamic Therapy
35% Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Ages Served

95% Adult
63% Senior
63% Young Adult
56% Teen
28% Children

Client Focus

68% Women
56% LGBTQ+
46% Men
45% Persons with Disabilities
33% Military / Veterans