Chronic Pain therapists in Onalaska, Wisconsin WI
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Madison Zimbal
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA counseling intern under supervision
Living with chronic pain or unexplained physical symptoms can feel isolating, confusing, and exhausting, especially when there are no clear answers or when others cannot fully see or understand what you are experiencing. I offer a supportive space for those who are navigating the emotional and psychological impact of chronic pain, illness, or ongoing physical symptoms. I understand, both professionally and personally, what it can feel like to live with discomfort that doesn’t have a simple explanation and to carry the uncertainty that often comes with it. That experience has deepened my compassion for those who feel dismissed, overwhelmed, or discouraged in their search for relief and understanding.
In our work together, we focus not only on coping with symptoms, but also on the emotional toll that pain and uncertainty can take, such as anxiety, fear, frustration, grief, and feeling disconnected from your body or daily life. I use a supportive, skills-based approach to help clients manage distress, regulate the nervous system, and rebuild a sense of stability and control where possible. When appropriate, I integrate CBT and DBT-informed strategies to help clients navigate unhelpful thought patterns, emotional responses, and the stress that often accompanies chronic conditions. Therapy can also provide space to process the grief and life changes that come with ongoing physical challenges.
My goal is to offer a space where you do not have to explain or justify your experience—where your pain is believed, your emotions are valid, and you are supported as a whole person, not just a set of symptoms. There is room for hope, even when answers feel unclear. Together, we work toward helping you feel more grounded, supported, and less alone in what you are carrying.
1 Years Experience
Online in Onalaska, WI Wisconsin
Dr. Daisy Vélez
Psychologist, PsyD, DipACLM, PMH-C
Living with chronic pain or illness means facing challenges that often go unseen by others—but deeply impact every part of your life. Whether you're navigating daily symptoms, medical uncertainty, shifting roles, or emotional exhaustion, I offer a space that’s compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based care. Using mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mind-body strategies, we’ll work together to help you move through pain and illness without being defined by them—so you can reconnect with meaning, resilience, and the life you want to live.
9 Years Experience
Online in Onalaska, WI Wisconsin
Victoria Hagan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Chronic pain can be phyiscally and emotionally exhausting. We will work together to reduce the impact that pain has on your well being. Using evidence based strategies, the experience of pain can be improved.
3 Years Experience
Online in Onalaska, WI Wisconsin
Mosaic Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Living with chronic pain can be exhausting, not only physically but emotionally and mentally as well. Our therapy services for chronic pain help individuals understand and manage the complex relationship between the body, mind, and pain. Through evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), we support clients in reducing the emotional burden of pain, improving coping strategies, and enhancing quality of life. We focus on empowering you to regain control, build resilience, and live more fully, despite the challenges of chronic pain. You don’t have to navigate this journey alone—we’re here to help.
11 Years Experience
Online in Onalaska, WI Wisconsin
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.
36 Years Experience
Online in Onalaska, WI Wisconsin
Chronic Pain therapists in Onalaska, Wisconsin Statistics
Chronic Pain therapists in Onalaska, Wisconsin average 16 years of experience and charge around $213 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (82%), Behavioral Therapy (45%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (41%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$213
Accept insurance
44%
Offer sliding scale
47%
Gender ID
| 65% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 62% |
In Person and Online |
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| 38% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 82% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 45% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 41% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 36% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 30% | Biopsychosocial Therapy |
| 29% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 29% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 67% | Young Adult |
| 65% | Senior |
| 52% | Teen |
| 29% | Children |
Client Focus
| 62% | Women |
| 45% | Men |
| 41% | LGBTQ+ |
| 41% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 35% | Military / Veterans |