Chronic Pain therapists in Salem, OR
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Chronic Pain
Rose Snyder, EdM, PsyD, LLC
Psychologist, PsyD
Living with chronic pain or illness can affect many aspects of life, from energy and relationships to identity, daily routines, and future plans. As a longtime mindfulness practitioner and trained mindfulness teacher, I draw on mindfulness-based approaches, including Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), for which I trained through the pain clinic at UMass. My own experience living with long COVID also informs my understanding of the adjustments and uncertainties that chronic illness can bring.
In therapy, I help clients explore the emotional impact of ongoing health conditions and find practical ways to navigate life within their current capacities. Depending on individual needs, this may include mindfulness, nervous-system-informed approaches informed by Polyvagal Theory, pacing activities and energy, and making room for grief and frustration while finding meaningful ways to move forward.
23 Years Experience
In-Person Near Salem, OR
Online in Salem, OR
Chronic Pain
Sonya M Jones
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
I specifically specialize in working with those whose lives have been touched by Cancer. If you or a loved one has been or is currently fighting Cancer, I have years of experience as a therapy referral resource for local oncology clinics. There many unforeseen challenges, fears, and changes we experience during this experience and I am here to walk alongside you through them.
19 Years Experience
Online in Salem, OR
Chronic Pain
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 Salem, OR
Chronic Pain
Catherine Saunders
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Through my work in yoga and massage therapy, I understand this specialty and work creatively with concepts of Meditation and Mindfulness to gain better pain or illness management.
29 Years Experience
Online in Salem, OR
Chronic Pain
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 Salem, OR
Chronic Pain therapists in Salem, OR Statistics
Chronic Pain therapists in Salem, OR average 16 years of experience and charge around $204 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (57%), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (43%), and Behavioral Therapy (39%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$204
Accept insurance
48%
Offer sliding scale
52%
Gender ID
| 77% |
Female |
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| 15% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 65% |
In Person and Online |
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| 35% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 57% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 43% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 39% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 39% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 35% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 35% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 35% | Somatic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 74% | Senior |
| 57% | Young Adult |
| 52% | Teen |
| 22% | Children |
Client Focus
| 70% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 70% | Women |
| 65% | LGBTQ+ |
| 52% | Buddhist |
| 48% | Hispanic / Latino |