Chronic Pain therapists in Shelby, North Carolina NC
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Chronic Pain or Illness
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 Shelby, NC North Carolina
Chronic Pain or Illness
Jason Holland
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Chronic pain or illness can be exhausting, not only physically but emotionally. We can focus on coping strategies that help you function day to day, while also acknowledging the grief, frustration, and uncertainty that often come with ongoing symptoms. The goal is to reduce the strain, strengthen what supports you, and help you stay connected to meaning and purpose even when life feels limited.
25 Years Experience
Online in Shelby, NC North Carolina
Chronic Pain or Illness
Mariana Carabantes, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist
Pain is invisible to others, which can leave you feeling lonely and misunderstood. Fibromyalgia, Crohn's disease, immune disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis, trigeminal neuralgia, rheumatoid arthritis, arthritis, and nerve damage are just a few. Any condition that affects daily function and is accompanied by chronic pain may require adjustment and acceptance. Chronic conditions and pain take a huge toll on our emotional wellbeing.
16 Years Experience
Online in Shelby, NC North Carolina
Chronic Pain or Illness
Celeste Nettles
Counselor/Therapist, MS, MBS, LCMHC
I strive to approach each session in a nonjudgmental, hopeful, and strength-based manner. I am here to help you improve the coping skills you need to face life's challenges.
21 Years Experience
Online in Shelby, NC North Carolina
Chronic Pain or Illness
Elemental Self Institute
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Erin, Megan, Baillie, and Hannah all live with and work with clients who experienced chronic pain or illness. While everyone's experience is different and we do not assume that we fully understand your pain, each of us also understands that there is a certain element of chronic illness or disability that is hard to "get" unless you have experienced it yourself, firsthand. We aim to make therapy make sense for you and your life, not diminish or invalidate your reality.
7 Years Experience
Online in Shelby, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
Chronic Pain therapists in Shelby, North Carolina Statistics
Chronic Pain therapists in Shelby, North Carolina average 16 years of experience and charge around $210 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (86%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (46%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (43%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$210
Accept insurance
45%
Offer sliding scale
47%
Gender ID
| 63% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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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
| 86% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 46% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 43% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 43% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 34% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 30% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 30% | Biopsychosocial Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 68% | Senior |
| 66% | Young Adult |
| 51% | Teen |
| 22% | Children |
Client Focus
| 64% | Women |
| 47% | Men |
| 42% | Military / Veterans |
| 42% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 39% | LGBTQ+ |