Chronic Pain therapists in Salem, OR
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Chronic Pain
Rose Snyder, EdM, PsyD, LLC
Psychologist, PsyD
As a lifelong mindfulness practitioner and trained mindfulness teacher, I have background in managing chronic pain and illness. I have been trained in MBSR (mindfulness-based stress reduction via the Pain Clinic at U Mass) and also experience chronic illness myself (through long-COVID). I bring anything useful I've learned along the way to my clients, including mindfulness approaches, polyvagal techniques for deep rest and healing, and practical approaches to pacing one's life with a chronic condition.
23 Years Experience
In-Person Near Salem, OR
Online in Salem, OR
Chronic Pain
Linda Schartman, MA LPC
Counselor/Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor
It's hard enough to experience discomfort and pain. Then, to cope with invalidation, difficulties with the medical system, financial pressures, and more....let's talk about it. In addition to dicussion, I can help guide and rehearse techniques associated with mindfulness based pain management, or support you with any changes you would like to make to support yourself--perhaps just helping you to advocate for yourself more effectively.
6 Years Experience
Online in Salem, OR (Online Only)
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
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
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 Salem, OR
Salem is Oregon's state capital and has a large and established Spanish-speaking Latino population, particularly connected to the agricultural sector of the Willamette Valley, making bilingual Spanish and English therapy provision an important feature of the local mental health landscape. Oregon State Hospital, one of the state's primary psychiatric facilities, is based in Salem, and the city is a significant regional center for mental health services across the mid-Willamette Valley. Salem Health's behavioral health services contribute to a reasonably well-resourced local mental health infrastructure. Common therapy concerns include anxiety, depression, family and relationship issues, and the stresses of agricultural and service sector work, as well as the particular needs of a large immigrant and refugee population navigating life in a mid-sized state capital.
Chronic Pain therapists in Salem, OR Statistics
Chronic Pain therapists in Salem, OR average 15 years of experience and charge around $195 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (52%), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (40%), and Internal Family Systems (IFS) (36%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$195
Accept insurance
40%
Offer sliding scale
48%
Gender ID
| 74% |
Female |
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| 18% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 60% |
In Person and Online |
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| 40% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 52% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 40% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 36% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 36% | Somatic Therapy |
| 32% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 32% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 32% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 68% | Senior |
| 56% | Young Adult |
| 44% | Teen |
| 16% | Children |
Client Focus
| 64% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 60% | LGBTQ+ |
| 60% | Women |
| 44% | Buddhist |
| 40% | Hispanic / Latino |