Chronic Pain therapists in Forest Hills, MI
Browse Chronic Pain therapists in Forest Hills, Michigan. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Chronic Pain
Brighter Health Counseling
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LMSW, LPC, LLP, LLMSW, LLPC
We have several therapists in our office who work with chronic pain and illness: Stacy Cross, Neelam Mehta, Amy Nevius, Sheri Tomczak, Rick Mastroianni and Yvette Woodruff.
9 Years Experience
Online in Forest Hills, MI
Chronic Pain
Dr. Jenny Shields
Psychologist
You’ve been told it’s “just stress,” that “your labs look fine,” or that maybe it’s “all in your head.” But deep down, you know something’s not right. Living with chronic pain or illness—especially when it’s invisible to others—can feel both physically exhausting and emotionally isolating. Maybe you’re grieving the life you once had, constantly justifying your experience to people who don’t understand, or quietly wondering if you’re just supposed to push through. Dr. Jenny Shields offers something different: a space where you don’t have to prove your pain to be taken seriously.
With warmth, respect, and clinical expertise, Dr. Shields works with people navigating the complex realities of illness—whether you’ve recently received a diagnosis, are stuck in a cycle of uncertainty, or have been managing symptoms for years. Drawing from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness-based tools, and trauma-informed care, she helps you move through grief, frustration, and fear with compassion. Together, you’ll explore how to live a meaningful life in a body that doesn’t always cooperate—on your own terms.
12 Years Experience
Online in Forest Hills, MI
Chronic Pain
Dr. Karen Perez
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, PhD, LPC, LLP
Possess strong critical thinking skills to aid in conducting thorough bio-psychosocial assessments for all levels of the continuum of care by making diagnoses and developing treatment plans inclusive of knowing that the first treatment approach may not always work, so having the ability to have back-up plans and the ability to question what is working and what is not
35 Years Experience
Online in Forest Hills, MI
Chronic Pain
Josh Murray- Hopeful Minds
Psychologist, MA, LLP
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of talk therapy that helps people identify and develop skills to change negative thoughts and behaviors. CBT says that individuals -- not outside situations and events -- create their own experiences, pain included. And by changing their negative thoughts and behaviors, people can change their awareness of pain and develop better coping skills, even if the actual level of pain stays the same.
The perception of pain is in your brain, so you can affect physical pain by addressing thoughts and behaviors that fuel it.
What can CBT do for you? Cognitive behavioral therapy helps provide pain relief in a few ways. First, it changes the way people view their pain. CBT can change the thoughts, emotions, and behaviors related to pain, improve coping strategies, and put the discomfort in a better context. You recognize that the pain interferes less with your quality of life, and therefore you can function better.
5 Years Experience
Online in Forest Hills, MI
Chronic Pain
Smee Wellness LLC
Counselor/Therapist, LPC, LCPC, LCMHC
Living with a body that doesn't cooperate the way you wish it would takes a unique kind of emotional labor. We support you in processing grief, frustration, and identity shifts tied to chronic illness, while building coping strategies that fit your actual life — not an idealized version of it.
11 Years Experience
Online in Forest Hills, MI (Online Only)
Chronic Pain therapists in Forest Hills, MI Statistics
Chronic Pain therapists in Forest Hills, MI average 16 years of experience and charge around $213 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (85%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (46%), and Behavioral Therapy (40%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$213
Accept insurance
45%
Offer sliding scale
38%
Gender ID
| 68% |
Female |
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| 28% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
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
| 85% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 46% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 40% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 33% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 32% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 31% | Biopsychosocial Therapy |
| 31% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 72% | Senior |
| 63% | Young Adult |
| 50% | Teen |
| 27% | Children |
Client Focus
| 58% | Women |
| 45% | Men |
| 41% | Military / Veterans |
| 41% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 40% | LGBTQ+ |