Chronic Pain therapists in Merrillville, Indiana IN
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Chronic Pain or Illness
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
Online in Merrillville, IN Indiana
Chronic Pain or Illness
Dr. Brian M. Berman
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I specialize in helping chronic pain patients live a fuller and richer life. Therapy will focus on pain reduction, pacing strategies, and living life to the fullest.
22 Years Experience
Online in Merrillville, IN Indiana
Chronic Pain or Illness
Dr. Vincent Dyer - Dyer Psychology, Inc
Psychologist, PsyD
At Dyer Psychology, Inc., we provide specialized therapy for chronic pain and disease management, integrating psychological support with evidence-based techniques. Our approach includes cognitive-behavioral strategies, mindfulness practices, and stress reduction methods to help clients manage pain, cope with illness, and improve their quality of life. We work collaboratively to empower clients to navigate the physical and emotional challenges of chronic conditions.
10 Years Experience
Online in Merrillville, IN Indiana
Chronic Pain or Illness
Michelle Peacock
Psychologist, PhD
Chronic pain or illness can impact every aspect of your life. In addition to CBT and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, biofeedback can provide relief to suffering and an increased ability to function and focus on other areas of life.
21 Years Experience
Online in Merrillville, IN Indiana
Chronic Pain or Illness
Bold Expressions Therapy
Psychologist, Psy.D.
For individuals with invisible chronic illnesses, hiding your pain all the time becomes exhausting. With a chronic health issue, you don’t get to choose when you’re in pain and when you’re not, and as such, I keep my cancellation policy flexible so that I can best support you. There is often a great deal of shame surrounding chronic illness, and significant stigma as well, both from the medical community and society at large. This can lead to depression and anxiety, both medical anxiety and social anxiety. I want to work with you to ensure that your chronic illness does not completely shape your mental health. As someone who suffers from a chronic pain condition, I am understanding and aware of the unique challenges that diagnoses such as fibromyalgia, Ehlers-Danlos, Dysautonomia, arthritis, and cancer have on an individual’s personal, romantic, and professional life. My goal is to help each patient understand and accept these diagnoses and work together to manage both the physical symptoms as well as the mental turmoil that can occur while trying to live life in an able-bodied world.
6 Years Experience
Online in Merrillville, IN Indiana
Chronic Pain therapists in Merrillville, Indiana Statistics
Chronic Pain therapists in Merrillville, Indiana average 16 years of experience and charge around $214 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (86%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (46%), and Behavioral Therapy (41%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$214
Accept insurance
40%
Offer sliding scale
40%
Gender ID
| 62% |
Female |
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| 37% |
Male |
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| 1% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 59% |
In Person and Online |
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| 41% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 86% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 46% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 41% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 35% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 32% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 30% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 30% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 95% | Adult |
| 68% | Senior |
| 62% | Young Adult |
| 52% | Teen |
| 25% | Children |
Client Focus
| 56% | Women |
| 46% | Men |
| 43% | Military / Veterans |
| 41% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 40% | LGBTQ+ |