Chronic Pain therapists in Godfrey, IL
Browse Chronic Pain therapists in Godfrey, Illinois. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Nefertiti Nowell
Therapist, Dr.
Seeking help is a powerful step to improving your quality of life. Talking to someone about whatever your concerns are is something that almost anyone can benefit from, but many people are afraid to reach out. If you are considering therapy or coaching, I applaud you, and I really do want to help you find what you need to feel POWERFUL and help you develop the tools to have peace in your life.
I enjoy working with diverse clients, and have treated patients on the inpatient as well as outpatient basis. I began providing therapy in 1996, and have worked full time in several local hospitals before deciding to work full time in outpatient private practice. Though I work with many populations, I enjoy helping individuals with issues of trauma as well as working with couples. I work with all age ranges and have helped clients with a range of diagnosis. I use a variety of techniques, including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and EMDR. I am also a Certified Hypnotist and a trained mediator.
26 Years Experience
Online in Godfrey, IL
Transformations Counseling PLLC
Counselor/Therapist
Living with chronic pain or illness can be exhausting. We help you manage emotional distress, improve coping strategies, and find balance and meaning in your life.
11 Years Experience
Online in Godfrey, IL
Anne Zakaras
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC, ATR-BC, PMH-C
Navigating a new medical diagnosis or living with a chronic illness can feel incredibly isolating, exhausting, and overwhelming. Anne provides a warm, validating, and collaborative space specifically designed to help you process the profound life transitions, grief, and daily stress that come with health challenges. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Certified Grief Informed Professional, she partners with individuals to rebuild a sense of agency and emotional well-being alongside their physical health journey.
Anne’s integrative approach pairs evidence-based psychotherapy with Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and creative art therapy. These tools are uniquely suited for illness management, offering gentle ways to calm a stressed nervous system and express complex feelings when words aren't enough. Whether you are dealing with professional burnout compounded by illness, navigating medical anxiety, or coping with postpartum health changes, Anne is dedicated to helping you develop sustainable coping strategies, honor your grief, and cultivate resilience.
8 Years Experience
Online in Godfrey, IL
Dr. Elizabeth Coldren
Psychologist, PSYD, PSYPACT
I work with people whose lives have been shaped by their bodies in ways they did not choose. This may include serious or long‑term illness, chronic pain, complex diagnoses or diagnostic uncertainty, and the lingering impact of medical procedures and hospitalizations. For some, there is also medical trauma or other trauma woven in. For others, the ongoing symptoms themselves are what feel overwhelming.
Many of the adults, teens, and children I see look like they are managing from the outside. They keep up with school, work, or family responsibilities and often minimize what they are going through. Inside, there may be fear, grief, anger, exhaustion, or a sense of watching life move on without them.
I often work with people who are trying to navigate medical, school, or workplace systems that feel unsupportive, confusing, or exhausting, and to live a life that makes sense when very few people seem to understand what it is really like.
My work is not general support for illness. I focus on how pain, illness, and medical experiences live in the nervous system and shape mood, relationships, daily life, and sense of self. We make space for the very real impact of ongoing pain or fatigue, adjusting to new diagnoses or changes in functioning, repeated medical procedures or hospital stays, encounters with dismissive or disbelieving providers, and the losses and changes that come with a life that is different from what was expected. Together, we work with your body’s responses to what has happened, the stress of navigating care and systems, and the question of how to move forward in a way that feels possible for you. Supporting people whose lives have been shaped by illness and pain is central to my practice, and I have deep respect for how much you carry that others often cannot see.
26 Years Experience
Online in Godfrey, IL
Samire Qosaj
Counselor/Therapist, Licensed practicing counselor
Living with chronic pain or illness can affect every aspect of life, and therapy provides support for those challenges. I help clients develop coping skills, process emotional stress, and improve overall quality of life.
3 Years Experience
Online in Godfrey, IL
Chronic Pain therapists in Godfrey, IL Statistics
Chronic Pain therapists in Godfrey, IL average 15 years of experience and charge around $215 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (79%), Behavioral Therapy (48%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (43%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$215
Accept insurance
48%
Offer sliding scale
43%
Gender ID
| 64% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 60% |
In Person and Online |
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| 40% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 79% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 48% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 43% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 40% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 36% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 33% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 31% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 65% | Senior |
| 65% | Young Adult |
| 48% | Teen |
| 28% | Children |
Client Focus
| 64% | Women |
| 51% | Men |
| 49% | LGBTQ+ |
| 47% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 43% | Military / Veterans |