Chronic Pain therapists in Torrance, CA
Browse Chronic Pain therapists in Torrance, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Chronic Pain
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.
34 Years Experience
In-Person Near Torrance, CA
Chronic Pain
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
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Torrance, CA
Online in Torrance, CA
Chronic Pain
Rose Hanna Counseling Services
Marriage and Family Therapist, Psy.D., LMFT
Living with chronic pain or illness affects more than your body — it can wear on your mood, relationships, and sense of self. Our therapists help you navigate the emotional side of a health journey that doesn't always have a clear finish line, offering coping strategies and a steady, compassionate space to process the frustration, grief, and uncertainty that often come along with it.
20 Years Experience
In-Person Near Torrance, CA
Online in Torrance, CA
Chronic Pain
David Andreone
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MFT
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps address mental health aspects of chronic pain, focusing on coping strategies and behavior modification. Mindfulness and Meditation techniques can help in managing stress and reducing the perception of pain.
Biofeedback uses monitoring devices to help patients learn to control bodily functions like heart rate and muscle tension.
5 Years Experience
In-Person Near Torrance, CA
Online in Torrance, CA
Chronic Pain
Marina Edelman | TrueMe Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
We help clients cope with the emotional toll of chronic pain and medical conditions. Treatment focuses on grief processing, nervous system regulation, and improving quality of life.
20 Years Experience
In-Person Near Torrance, CA
Online in Torrance, CA
Chronic Pain
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 Torrance, CA
Online in Torrance, CA
Chronic Pain
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.
37 Years Experience
Online in Torrance, CA (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
Dr. Maxwell Rappoport
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Living with chronic pain or illness can be overwhelming. I integrate ACT, Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR), and CBT for pain management to help clients reduce suffering, improve coping strategies, and maintain a better quality of life, even with ongoing medical challenges.
9 Years Experience
Online in Torrance, CA (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
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.
30 Years Experience
In-Person Near Torrance, CA
Online in Torrance, CA
Chronic Pain
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.
40 Years Experience
In-Person Near Torrance, CA
Torrance is a South Bay Los Angeles city with one of the largest Japanese-American communities on the mainland — a legacy of Toyota's former US headquarters and American Honda's continuing one — alongside diverse middle-class neighborhoods and a strong healthcare sector. Mental health needs include Asian-American family and identity dynamics, where culturally informed care matters and stigma can delay help-seeking, plus the standard pressures of high-cost coastal California life. Torrance Memorial and Providence Little Company of Mary anchor healthcare, with a broad LA market nearby.
Chronic Pain therapists in Torrance, CA Statistics
Chronic Pain therapists in Torrance, CA average 16 years of experience and charge around $212 per session. 97% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (53%), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (41%), and Somatic Therapy (39%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$212
Accept insurance
34%
Offer sliding scale
51%
Gender ID
| 73% |
Female |
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| 21% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 50% |
In Person and Online |
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| 47% |
Online Only |
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| 3% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 53% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 41% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 39% | Somatic Therapy |
| 38% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 38% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 36% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 36% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 61% | Senior |
| 59% | Young Adult |
| 54% | Teen |
| 27% | Children |
Client Focus
| 69% | Women |
| 50% | LGBTQ+ |
| 45% | Men |
| 42% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 35% | Asian |