Chronic Pain therapists in Watsonville, California CA
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Chronic Pain
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 Watsonville, CA California (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
Growth and Change Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Everybody wants to be satisfied and fulfilled in their life and when you find yourself in a situation where you are living in chronic pain or illness, its really hard to figure out how to move forward in any meaningful way in your life. Whatever it is you are dealing we can come alongside you to support you in navigating the health and pain challenges you are experiencing.
8 Years Experience
Online in Watsonville, CA California (Online Only)
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
Online in Watsonville, CA California
Chronic Pain
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.
12 Years Experience
Online in Watsonville, CA California
Chronic Pain
Higher Sights Counseling
Counselor/Therapist
We have a staff of psychotherapists and med prescribers that work with clients who have chronic pain or illness symptoms. We offer CBT, DBT, EMDR, IFS (to name a few treatment modalities) and medication in addition to many problem-solving therapies to help you learn new coping skills to improve your life.
16 Years Experience
Online in Watsonville, CA California
Chronic Pain therapists in Watsonville, California Statistics
Chronic Pain therapists in Watsonville, California average 15 years of experience and charge around $207 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (58%), Existential / Humanistic Therapy (44%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (42%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$207
Accept insurance
40%
Offer sliding scale
56%
Gender ID
| 72% |
Female |
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| 22% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 53% |
In Person and Online |
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| 47% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 58% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 44% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 42% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 42% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 38% | Somatic Therapy |
| 37% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 36% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 67% | Young Adult |
| 62% | Senior |
| 58% | Teen |
| 26% | Children |
Client Focus
| 68% | Women |
| 55% | LGBTQ+ |
| 47% | Men |
| 42% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 34% | Hispanic / Latino |