Chronic Pain therapists in Monaca, Pennsylvania PA
Chronic Pain or Illness
Valiant Minds Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ADHD-CCSP, CCATP
Chronic pain or living with a terminal illness can cause significant disruption to the quality of a person's life. I have extensive experience working with clients who have chronic pain conditions such as reflex neurovascular dystrophy, systemic lupus erythematosus, Osteoarthritis, among many others. I have also worked with individuals who are undergoing cancer treatments and individuals who have autoimmune diseases such as EOE.
18 Years Experience
Chronic Pain or Illness
Alan Brandis, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist
Typically, Chronic Pain Syndrome patients come to see a psychologist after being seen by a number of other health professionals to no avail, including internal medicine physicians, orthopedists, surgeons, orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, physical therapists, chiropractors, acupuncturists, emergency room doctors (for late-night injections of powerful pain killing drugs) and others. Typically, a Chronic Pain evaluation consists of several approaches to discovering which factors play the largest role in maintaining the pain. We ask patients to keep a Pain Diary for a week or two, which helps us pinpoint which activities or emotional states are related to an increase in pain level. This also helps us observe how they are actually taking their medications. We may also perform psychological testing to determine any underlying causes of depression or anxiety which should be treated in addition to the Chronic Pain and which could be helping to maintain it. At least one Family Session is held to explore whether there have been unconscious payoffs within the family for being in pain.
34 Years Experience
Chronic Pain or Illness
Reginald K. Riggins
Psychologist, PhD
Chronic pain is a condition that affects multiple aspects of a person's life and can exacerbate both depression and anxiety symptoms. I use cognitive-behavioral therapy for chronic pain to improve one's quality of life by accepting the reality of having pain in your life and learning how to move forward it. In addition, a client will learn several relaxation and cognitive skills to reduce and manage the pain as best as possible in conjunction with your current medical treatment plan.
5 Years Experience
Chronic Pain or Illness
Jessica Kravetz
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC (Pre-Licensed)
Therapy for chronic pain or illness can provide valuable support and assistance to individuals who are experiencing ongoing physical discomfort or health challenges. This holistic approach to therapy addresses the physical, emotional, and social aspects of living with a chronic health condition. By providing support, education, and practical strategies, therapy can empower individuals to manage their symptoms more effectively, improve their quality of life, and cultivate resilience in the face of ongoing health challenges.
15 Years Experience
Chronic Pain or Illness
Isaac Gelley
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Chronic physical and emotional pain can lead to addictions and be the cause of so much more sorrow. Learning intentional ways to work with chronic pain can be literally a "life saver".
25 Years Experience