Chronic Pain therapists in Dawsonville, GA
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Chronic Pain
Cheryl Laurenza
Counselor/Therapist, LCMHC, LPC, NCC, ACS, BCPCC
I am very experienced personally and professionally with chronic health conditions
25 Years Experience
Online in Dawsonville, GA (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
Alan Brandis, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist
Typically, Chronic Pain Syndrome patients come to see a psychologist after being seen by a number of other health professionals to no avail, including internal medicine physicians, orthopedists, surgeons, orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, physical therapists, chiropractors, acupuncturists, emergency room doctors (for late-night injections of powerful pain killing drugs) and others. Typically, a Chronic Pain evaluation consists of several approaches to discovering which factors play the largest role in maintaining the pain. We ask patients to keep a Pain Diary for a week or two, which helps us pinpoint which activities or emotional states are related to an increase in pain level. This also helps us observe how they are actually taking their medications. We may also perform psychological testing to determine any underlying causes of depression or anxiety which should be treated in addition to the Chronic Pain and which could be helping to maintain it. At least one Family Session is held to explore whether there have been unconscious payoffs within the family for being in pain.
36 Years Experience
In-Person Near Dawsonville, GA
Online in Dawsonville, GA
Chronic Pain
Underwood Counseling & Consultation, PLLC / Lucy F. Underwood
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, ACS, BC-TMH, EMDRIA Certified, Qualified ART
Underwood Counseling & Consultation, PLLC has a particular interest in helping children, adolescents, and adults experiencing emotional distress as the result of chronic pain. Research has shown that regulation of mental health systems lowers the experience of physical pain. We are training in the use of CBT, Mindfulness, Stress Reduction, and EMDR/ART to manage, reduce, and in some cases eliminate the emotional pain associated with chronic pain or illness. We have worked extensively with amputees, individuals diagnosed with cancer, burn victims, traumatic accidents, as well as, autoimmune and chronic medical conditions (e.g. HIV/AIDS, Cystic Fibrosis, Multiple Sclerosis, POTS, PANDAS, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Diabetes, etc.).
31 Years Experience
In-Person Near Dawsonville, GA
Online in Dawsonville, GA
Chronic Pain
Dr. Adam Shafer (Chicago, IL)
Psychologist, Psy. D., M.A.
Managing chronic pain and illness exhausts many of the social and personal resources we have just to get through the day. Feelings of isolation and being alone in this struggle are insidious and can take away from our ability to remain connected to others and within ourselves. Whether it is not wanting to burden others with our struggle or feelings of hopelessness, people need to know (and feel) that they are valuable enough to continue to be cared for while also provided with space through encouragement that honors our autonomy.
17 Years Experience
Online in Dawsonville, GA
Chronic Pain
Dyani Saxby
Psychologist, Ph.D., ABPP, DBSM
There is a difference between living with chronic pain and suffering with it. Suffering includes depression, unresolved grief, anxiety, isolation, and withdrawal. Chronic pain can cause these feelings because we grieve what we used to be able to do and feel that pain robs us of living a full life. Sometimes we feel like we lose ourselves entirely. When we are in a depressed or anxious mood state for a long period of time, we actually end up experiencing worse pain (and often worse sleep), which results in a vicious cycle that can feel impossible to break. The good news is that I have helped hundreds of patients improve how they respond to their pain and also lower their overall pain levels. They began to accept what they cannot control and also learn how to have more control over their pain levels through techniques such as physical pacing, relaxation, and clinical hypnosis. With board certifications in clinical health psychology, behavioral sleep medicine, and extensive training in clinical hypnosis, I can teach you skills to break the cycle of chronic pain and suffering.
14 Years Experience
Online in Dawsonville, GA
Chronic Pain therapists in Dawsonville, GA Statistics
Chronic Pain therapists in Dawsonville, GA average 16 years of experience and charge around $214 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (82%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (42%), and Behavioral Therapy (37%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$214
Accept insurance
41%
Offer sliding scale
34%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 33% |
Male |
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| 1% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 51% |
In Person and Online |
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| 49% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 82% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 42% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 37% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 37% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 29% | Biopsychosocial Therapy |
| 28% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 25% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 66% | Senior |
| 65% | Young Adult |
| 41% | Teen |
| 20% | Children |
Client Focus
| 57% | Women |
| 43% | Men |
| 39% | LGBTQ+ |
| 39% | Military / Veterans |
| 37% | Persons with Disabilities |