Chronic Pain therapists in Bend, Oregon OR
We are proud to feature top rated Chronic Pain therapists in Bend. We encourage you to review each profile to find your best match.
Jennifer Bearden
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Living with chronic pain or illness often brings immense emotional weight, fatigue, and distress. Our work will focus on changing your relationship to the pain itself so that your overall suffering lessens. We'll utilize proven, collaborative methods to help you unhook from the internal struggle with your symptoms, accepting your current reality not as surrender, but as a foundation for moving forward. Simultaneously, we'll explore what you truly value in life and commit to pursuing those things, even when pain is present. I'll support you in healing the emotional and psychological 'parts' of you that feel burdened or overwhelmed, helping you find self-compassion and moments of restoration by connecting with the natural world.
26 Years Experience
In-Person in Bend, OR 97701
Online in Bend, OR Oregon
Hannah Nyznyk Christian
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT #133278
Living with chronic illness can impact every part of life, not just the body. Therapy provides space to process grief, stress, and identity changes while building coping tools.
7 Years Experience
Online in Bend, OR Oregon
Serena Appel
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, AT-R
I have a background in caregiving for adults with disabilities, chronic conditions and co-occuring mental health issues; I can provide support, therapy, resources and education on ways to reduce symptoms of distress, and manage ongoing issues.
20 Years Experience
Online in Bend, OR Oregon
Stephanie Morfitt, LCSW More Fit Mental Health
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
When Pain or Illness Shapes Your Days
Living with ongoing pain or illness can quietly take over your life. You may look “fine” to others while inside you’re exhausted from trying to manage symptoms, appointments, and emotions that come with them. It’s common to feel frustrated with your body, anxious about flare-ups, or isolated when people don’t truly understand what you’re going through. You might notice that the harder you fight your pain, the more your stress and tension grow. You may grieve the life you used to have, or feel guilty for not being able to “push through” like you once did.
In our work together, we’ll use a structured, evidence-based approach called TEAM-CBT to help you reduce emotional suffering, even when physical symptoms remain. You’ll learn practical tools to:
Ease the anxiety, frustration, and guilt that often accompany chronic conditions
Calm the mind–body loop that keeps pain and stress feeding each other
Reconnect with your body as an ally rather than an enemy
Build confidence in managing daily life with greater balance and compassion
Our sessions combine cognitive and emotional tools with mindfulness-based practices. You’ll track your progress each week and practice brief daily exercises that retrain the brain’s stress response — supporting both emotional and physical resilience.
I BELIEVE:
Pain and illness don’t define you — they reveal your strength and capacity to adapt.
Emotional healing supports physical healing; they work together, not apart.
You deserve care that honors your whole experience, not just your symptoms.
Acceptance doesn’t mean giving up; it means finding peace even in uncertainty.
Humor, gentleness, and self-compassion are powerful forms of medicine.
Also Integrated In Our Work:
• Interpersonal Work – to strengthen connection and empower you to be yourself using The 5 Secrets of Effective Communication
• Mindful Self-Compassion – to cultivate a gentler, kinder inner voice through the work of Dr. Kristin Neff
• Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM) – to regulate the nervous system and support trauma recovery alongside cognitive tools for a well-rounded approach
10 Years Experience
Online in Bend, OR Oregon
Ashley Maynard
Hypnotherapist, Certified Master Hypnotist, CMH Certified Hypnotherapist, CHt
Hypnotherapy for Chronic Pain & Illness: Find Relief, Restore Balance
Living with chronic pain or illness can feel exhausting, frustrating, and at times, overwhelming. When pain takes over, it can impact not only your body but also your mind, emotions, and overall well-being. But what if you could train your mind to experience relief, comfort, and control?
Hypnotherapy is a powerful, natural approach that works with your subconscious mind to reduce pain perception, manage stress, and support healing. Through guided hypnosis, you can:
✔ Ease Physical Discomfort – Retrain the brain’s response to pain and tension.
✔ Promote Relaxation & Healing – Reduce stress and enhance the body's natural ability to heal.
✔ Regain Control Over Your Experience – Feel empowered instead of powerless over pain.
✔ Improve Sleep & Energy Levels – Break the cycle of pain, fatigue, and stress.
Pain is not just physical—it has a mental and emotional component, too. By addressing it at all levels, hypnotherapy can help you experience greater relief, resilience, and peace.
Take the first step toward reclaiming comfort and well-being—schedule a session today.
2 Years Experience
Online in Bend, OR Oregon (Online Only)
Chronic Pain therapists in Bend, Oregon Statistics
Chronic Pain therapists in Bend, Oregon average 14 years of experience and charge around $195 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (65%), Internal Family Systems (IFS) (38%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (38%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$195
Accept insurance
50%
Offer sliding scale
50%
Gender ID
| 78% |
Female |
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| 18% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 62% |
In Person and Online |
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| 38% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 65% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 38% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 38% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 35% | Somatic Therapy |
| 35% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 31% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 31% | Integrative Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 77% | Senior |
| 65% | Young Adult |
| 54% | Teen |
| 23% | Children |
Client Focus
| 69% | LGBTQ+ |
| 65% | Women |
| 62% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 42% | Buddhist |
| 42% | Military / Veterans |