Chronic Pain therapists in Jacksonville, North Carolina NC
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Chronic Pain or Illness
Nicole Merrigan, LPA, PLLC
Psychologist, MA, LPA
Managing a chronic health condition is a profound physical and emotional challenge. Often, the suffering is compounded by "non-acceptance"—the painful, exhausting mental struggle of fighting against a reality you cannot control. Drawing from mindfulness, DBT, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), I help you navigate the complex grief and stress that accompany illness. Research shows that mindfulness actively reduces the physical stress response in the body. While we cannot always change your physical diagnosis, we can work together to cultivate deep self-compassion, reduce emotional suffering, and help you build a meaningful, rich life within the reality of your health.
13 Years Experience
Online in Jacksonville, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
Chronic Pain or Illness
Patricia Tuohy
Counselor/Therapist, M.S. LCMHC Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and EMDR Certified Therapist
I have both personal and professional experience with chronic illness/pain. I enjoy assisting individuals find different ways of coping and taking back control over their identities and their lives.
24 Years Experience
Online in Jacksonville, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
Chronic Pain or Illness
Dr. Joe Rustum
Psychologist, PsyD, License Psychologist
Living with chronic pain or illness can affect more than just your body. It can impact your mood, energy, relationships, and sense of control over your life. You may find yourself feeling frustrated, discouraged, or stuck trying to manage symptoms while still keeping up with daily responsibilities.
Our work focuses on helping you navigate the mental and emotional side of chronic conditions. You’ll learn ways to respond to stress more effectively, reduce overwhelm, and build strategies that support your day-to-day functioning. The goal is to help you feel more steady, capable, and in control, even when symptoms are unpredictable.
9 Years Experience
Online in Jacksonville, NC North Carolina
Chronic Pain or Illness
Alicia Townsend
Psychologist, PhD, BCN
With a PhD in Health Psychology and 20 years of practice in the field, I have clinically-proven skills to help manage many physical issues such as chronic pain, migraines, tension headaches, dysautonomia, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), sport injury and recovery, and other chronic illnesses. It is important to address both the mental and physical aspects of these issues, as both impact one another greatly.
21 Years Experience
Online in Jacksonville, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
Chronic Pain or Illness
Nour Counseling
Counselor/Therapist
Living with chronic pain or illness is not just a physical experience—it impacts your energy, your identity, your relationships, and how you move through daily life. Many people find themselves navigating medical systems that feel dismissive, confusing, or exhausting, while also trying to keep up with responsibilities that don’t adjust to their reality. There can be grief, frustration, isolation, and the ongoing pressure to “push through,” even when your body is asking for something different. Cultural beliefs about health, productivity, and worth can make this even harder, especially when your experience is minimized or not fully understood.
At Nour Counseling, we take your experience seriously. We work with you to understand how chronic pain or illness is affecting you—not just physically, but emotionally and mentally—and help you build ways of coping that are actually sustainable. This might include pacing, boundary-setting, navigating medical interactions, managing uncertainty, and finding ways to stay connected to yourself and your life even within limitations. We also make space for the systemic and cultural factors that shape your experience, so you’re not carrying that context alone. This work is about supporting you in creating a life that feels more manageable, more aligned, and more compassionate toward your body as it is.
9 Years Experience
Online in Jacksonville, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
Chronic Pain therapists in Jacksonville, North Carolina Statistics
Chronic Pain therapists in Jacksonville, North Carolina average 16 years of experience and charge around $209 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (88%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (47%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (44%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$209
Accept insurance
47%
Offer sliding scale
45%
Gender ID
| 61% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
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
| 88% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 47% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 44% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 43% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 33% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 31% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 31% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 68% | Senior |
| 64% | Young Adult |
| 53% | Teen |
| 23% | Children |
Client Focus
| 63% | Women |
| 47% | Men |
| 41% | Military / Veterans |
| 41% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 39% | LGBTQ+ |