Chronic Pain therapists in University Place, WA
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Chronic Pain
Dr. Annette Tardif
Psychologist, PhD, MA
Tardif Psychology specializes in:
Persistent/chronic physical pain, eg. hypermobility/HSD/hEDS, migraines, cancer, pelvic pain
Times of hormone changes, eg. postpartum, perimenopause, menopause, postmenopause
Caretaking, eg. a loved one has a chronic illness
Burnout, ongoing stress, eg. school, work
Persistent/chronic mental health pain, eg. trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD
8 Years Experience
Online in University Place, WA (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
Humble Steps Psychotherapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LICSW, APHSW-C
My time as a hospice and palliative care counselor taught me that Chronic Pain or Illness is intimately connected to the nervous system's history. When medical interventions alone do not provide relief, I use Sensorimotor and AEDP frameworks to explore the deep-seated links between past traumatic stress and physical suffering and the EMDR chronic pain protocol to provide somatic resourcing and process medical traumatic experiences. Together, we will listen to your body’s symptoms with deep respect, working to soothe your nervous system and cultivate genuine self-appreciation for the body you inhabit.
15 Years Experience
In-Person Near University Place, WA
Online in University Place, WA
Chronic Pain
Tracy L. Morris
Marriage and Family Therapist, MS LMFT
I worked to meet the needs of people with HIV before medical therapies made it a chronic (rather than terminal) illness. Depending on the nature of the clients' pain, I may refer to and work collaboratively with their other health providers to address the holistic related needs.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near University Place, WA
Online in University Place, WA
Chronic Pain
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 University Place, WA (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
Dr. Amy Karbasi
Psychologist, PsyD
I specialize in therapy for adults living with chronic pain or chronic illness, including persistent pain, fatigue, and complex or invisible health conditions. I understand that living with ongoing symptoms can affect much more than physical functioning, often influencing mood, relationships, sleep, identity, and the ability to participate in everyday life. My work integrates evidence-based psychological approaches with an understanding of the connection between the brain, nervous system, emotions, behavior, and physical symptoms, helping you develop effective ways to respond to your symptoms while building a meaningful life.
14 Years Experience
Online in University Place, WA (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
Amanda Smith
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
Living with chronic pain can affect every aspect of life, including your mood, relationships, daily functioning, and sense of identity. The ongoing stress of managing symptoms can leave you feeling exhausted, isolated, or disconnected from your body.
Using a compassionate, whole-person approach, I help clients explore the connection between the nervous system, emotions, and physical symptoms. Drawing from Somatic Experiencing®, mindfulness, and evidence-based therapeutic approaches, we work to increase awareness of your body's signals, build nervous system regulation skills, and reduce the impact pain has on your daily life. While therapy is not a replacement for medical care, it can provide meaningful support in helping you navigate chronic pain with greater resilience, self-compassion, and a renewed sense of connection to yourself.
4 Years Experience
Online in University Place, WA (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
Sarah Wolfer
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LICSW
Chronic pain and illness don't just live in the body, they live in the nervous system, in the identity shifts that come with a changed body, in the grief of losing the life you thought you'd have. And they're often made harder by how invisible or dismissed that experience can feel. I'm Sarah, and I work with people navigating chronic pain and illness using a body-informed approach (Somatic EMDR therapy) to help the nervous system release what it's been bracing against, and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy for clients where depression, grief, or emotional exhaustion have become part of the picture too. For my queer, neurodivergent, and non-monogamous clients, chronic illness also intersects with identity in ways that deserve care and nuance. You deserve a therapist who understands all of it. Telehealth in WA, ID, and FL.
14 Years Experience
Online in University Place, WA (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
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 University Place, WA (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
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 University Place, WA (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
Bethany Latimer
Licensed Professional Counselor, M.A., LMHC
I use somatic therapy and gestalt therapy to resolve trauma, depression and other stuck layers.
23 Years Experience
Online in University Place, WA (Online Only)
Chronic Pain therapists in University Place, WA Statistics
Chronic Pain therapists in University Place, WA average 15 years of experience and charge around $208 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (75%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (45%), and Behavioral Therapy (37%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$208
Accept insurance
45%
Offer sliding scale
40%
Gender ID
| 69% |
Female |
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| 27% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 51% |
Online Only |
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| 49% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 75% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 45% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 37% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 36% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 32% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 27% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 27% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 66% | Senior |
| 64% | Young Adult |
| 41% | Teen |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 60% | Women |
| 45% | Men |
| 41% | LGBTQ+ |
| 38% | Military / Veterans |
| 38% | Persons with Disabilities |