Chronic Pain therapists in Richland, Washington WA
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Melissa Watson
Counselor/Therapist, MA, LMHC, ATR
I create a supportive and non-judgemental space for clients to explore issues related to chronic pain, illness, cancer, and cancer survivorship. I have witnessed clients benefit greatly from using art therapy to process issues related to chronic pain and illness.
9 Years Experience
Online in Richland, WA Washington
Melanie Carey
Counselor/Therapist, LMHCA
Living with chronic illness or persistent pain can feel like navigating life with an unpredictable and often invisible weight. Many people describe not only the physical symptoms, but also the emotional toll — grief, frustration, isolation, anxiety, and a sense of disconnection from the body that is meant to feel like home.
In therapy, we make space for both the physical and emotional reality of your experience. Chronic symptoms are not viewed as something to “override” or simply cope with, but as part of a complex mind-body process that deserves attention, respect, and care.
Using a trauma-informed, psychodynamic approach integrated with Focusing-Oriented Psychotherapy, we slow down and gently explore how your body is carrying experience. The “felt sense” becomes an important guide here — helping you notice subtle shifts, needs, and layers of meaning that may not be accessible through thinking alone.
For many clients, chronic illness is intertwined with nervous system activation, past stress or trauma, and long-standing patterns of over-adaptation or self-abandonment. Therapy supports you in building a more compassionate relationship with your body, so it no longer feels like something you are fighting against, but something you can begin to listen to and live alongside.
This work does not replace medical care, but it complements it by supporting emotional regulation, reducing internal pressure, and helping you reconnect with a sense of agency and internal safety, even when symptoms remain present.
Clients often find that as their relationship with their body shifts, there is more capacity for rest, self-trust, and moments of ease — even within ongoing physical challenges.
This approach is especially supportive for highly sensitive individuals and creatives who are navigating chronic illness alongside identity shifts, grief, or changes in life direction.
2 Years Experience
Online in Richland, WA Washington (Online Only)
Celeste Tomasulo
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I understand firsthand how difficult and isolating living with a chronic illness can be. Family members and friends try their best to be supportive, but ultimately can’t understand what we're experiencing. Doctors can be dismissive and are often as much of a source of frustration as our symptoms. Chronic illness isn’t just about physical symptoms that impact our quality of life, but also the emotional overwhelm of adjusting to new limitations. I provide a safe space to help those struggling with chronic illness process these overwhelming emotions and cope with the loss of a pre-diagnosis life in the hopes of gaining a better understanding of a post-diagnosis identity. Together, we explore thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that impact symptom development and work towards an improved quality of life.
5 Years Experience
Online in Richland, WA Washington
Alicia Townsend
Psychologist, PhD, BCN
With a PhD in Health Psychology and 20 years of practice in the field, I have clinically-proven skills to help manage many physical issues such as chronic pain, migraines, tension headaches, dysautonomia, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), sport injury and recovery, and other chronic illnesses. It is important to address both the mental and physical aspects of these issues, as both impact one another greatly.
21 Years Experience
Online in Richland, WA Washington (Online Only)
Dr. Janelle Louis
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, ND, PMHNP-BC
In my practice, I support the emotional, physical, and spiritual impact of living with chronic pain or illness. My treatment approach blends pain psychology, stress regulation, lifestyle strategies, and whole-person mental health care so you can improve your quality of life.
10 Years Experience
Online in Richland, WA Washington (Online Only)
Chronic Pain therapists in Richland, Washington Statistics
Chronic Pain therapists in Richland, Washington average 15 years of experience and charge around $206 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (79%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (41%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (41%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$206
Accept insurance
45%
Offer sliding scale
44%
Gender ID
| 67% |
Female |
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| 27% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 52% |
In Person and Online |
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| 48% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 79% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 41% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 41% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 39% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 33% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 33% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 28% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 67% | Young Adult |
| 65% | Senior |
| 47% | Teen |
| 24% | Children |
Client Focus
| 63% | Women |
| 48% | Men |
| 44% | LGBTQ+ |
| 40% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 39% | Military / Veterans |