Chronic Pain therapists in Santa Monica, California CA
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Chronic Pain or Illness
Lori Karny
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW Psychotherapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Do you suffer chronic pain, conditions associated with age, migraines, seizure disorder - or any other chronic illness? Developing new strategies to cope with your situation can help you feel more empowered.
36 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, California (Online Only)
Chronic Pain or Illness
Linda Owen
Marriage and Family Therapist, MFT
I have had the honor of working as a Therapist for over 20 years. I have been privileged to share the life challenges and successes of hundreds of people. I am excited to have a profession where there are growth opportunities and effective tools available to help others to improve their lives.
39 Years Experience
In-Person in Santa Monica, CA 90401
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 Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, California
Chronic Pain or Illness
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
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, California
Chronic Pain or Illness
Alan Hanft
Psychiatrist, M.D.
I’m a Psychiatrist board certified in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, the Psychiatry specialty for working with patients who have both psychiatric and physical health problems. Over the years, I have worked psychiatrically with many patients with very severe, complex medical issues. Please call me at no charge at (310) 750-8348 if you think I may be able to be of assistance to you.
33 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA
Chronic Pain or Illness
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.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, California
Chronic Pain or Illness
Shadi Souferian
Psychologist, Psy.D
To treat chronic pain and illness effectively, you must address it physically, emotionally, and psychologically. Therapy can help manage the symptoms as well as the emotions that accompany a chronic illness.
25 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, California
Chronic Pain or Illness
PBA Psychology Group, Inc.
Psychologist, Clinical and Forensic Psychology
We have worked with patients presenting with many times of chronic pain or illnesses and understand deeply the connection between the mind and body.
29 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, California
Chronic Pain or Illness
Sam Naimi
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Psychoanalyst, Psychotherapist, LCSW
Chronic pain can feel all-encompassing. As a psychoanalytically and somatically trained clinician, I pay close attention to the mind-body connection. In our work, we’ll explore unconscious worries, past trauma, or stress that may be contributing to your pain. By uncovering these emotional factors, you can begin to understand how your mind and body interact, which can lead to better coping and a more fulfilling life.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, California
Chronic Pain or Illness
Lois Lorback
Hypnotherapist, CCHt
I will help you shift your attention away from the pain. A medical referral may be required.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, California