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Is chronic pain making everyday life a challenge? If your chronic pain has you feeling depressed, unworthy, moody, or otherwise out of sorts, chronic pain therapy is an option you should explore.

With a chronic pain therapist, you’ll be able to explore your mental state and learn coping skills to help you feel better. Whether you are located in downtown San Francisco, Bayview, Chinatown, Civic Center, or even Fishermans Wharf, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Chronic Pain Effects on Mental Health

The effects of chronic pain are more than physical; they often affect your mental and emotional well-being. Here are some chronic pain effects that therapy can help to remedy:

  • Sadness.
  • Persistent stress.
  • Anxiety.
  • Lack of control over your emotions.
  • Feeling isolated or like others don’t understand you.
  • Feeling hopeless about the future.

You may not experience all of these symptoms, but if you’re experiencing any of these and they’re affecting your life, it’s time to consider therapy. If you’re interested in how therapy can help, read licensed therapist Stephanie Rodenberg-Lewis’s article about how to fully live life with a chronic illness.

Take Charge of Your Mental Health with Chronic Pain Therapy

Under the direction of a licensed mental health professional, you can begin to regain your emotional and mental health. Mental Health Match can help you find a local therapist or counselor in minutes! Start by browsing chronic pain experts below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

San Francisco, CA Chronic Pain Therapists- List Your Practice on Mental Health Match

Looking to expand your network? At Mental Health Match, we match clients to therapists and counselors specializing in treatment for chronic pain. Get set up for new referrals in 10 minutes or less. 60 day free trial, with no credit cards required to start. Join now.

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Rachael Mathiak
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Identify the symptoms that are taking up a lot of your headspace, time, and energy, build a deeper understanding of why, and find tools that work for you specifically to give yourself back time and energy to invest in areas that are more meaningful.


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Identify the symptoms that are taking up a lot of your headspace, time, and energy, build a deeper understanding of why, and find tools that work for you specifically to give yourself back time and energy to invest in areas that are more meaningful.

Something to know about my approach is:

I am warm and empathetic, while also being direct. I value honesty in the therapeutic relationship and my ultimate goal is to help people have a greater understanding of themselves and help them work towards living life in a way that is gratifying.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • College Students
  • Depression
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  • Life Changes
  • Parenting
  • Perfectionism
  • Stress
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Ellen Ottman
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Explore how certain ways of being, habits, and narratives get in the way of you living your best life.


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Explore how certain ways of being, habits, and narratives get in the way of you living your best life.

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I blend somatic therapy, talk therapy, and mindfulness to help my clients connect to themselves more deeply and move toward a place of healing and self-compassion. I am also trained in Brainspotting and Ketamine Assisted Therapy.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Burnout
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Dissociation
  • Gender Identity
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Psychosomatic Issues
  • Racial Justice
  • Relationships
  • Sexual Trauma
  • Stress
  • Trauma
  • Work-Life Balance
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Jeffrey Spike
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Explore and discuss various aspects of your life, focusing on enhancing your overall mental health. From managing anxiety and depression to improving daily habits, our discussions will revolve around empowering you to lead a more fulfilling life.


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Explore and discuss various aspects of your life, focusing on enhancing your overall mental health. From managing anxiety and depression to improving daily habits, our discussions will revolve around empowering you to lead a more fulfilling life.

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Practical & results oriented. Expect unique strategies that are not only effective but also quick & easy to incorporate into your daily life. We'll work together to bring about significant improvements in areas like focus, sleep, & overall well-being

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  • Autism in Adults
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  • Career Counseling
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  • Complicated Grief
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Alison Murphey
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Take control of the present, by challenging negative thought patterns that hold you back. As a team we will process the triggers and stressors of the past, future and today that hold you back from reaching your full potential.


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Take control of the present, by challenging negative thought patterns that hold you back. As a team we will process the triggers and stressors of the past, future and today that hold you back from reaching your full potential.

Something to know about my approach is:

I operate from a more eclectic perspective and use many different tools and techniques to create a completely personal and tailored approach to therapy.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Acute Grief
  • Addictions
  • Anxiety
  • Assault
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Chronic Stress
  • Confidence
  • Domestic Violence Survivors
  • High-Functioning Depression
  • Life Transitions
  • Mass Shooting Survivors
  • Mild Depression
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Rape and Sexual Assault
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  • Trauma
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Stacey Georgiou
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I believe we are all resilient and can overcome obstacles to achieve the fulfillment we wish for ourselves. By searching this site, you have already taken the hardest step in this process which is to actively seek relief.


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I believe we are all resilient and can overcome obstacles to achieve the fulfillment we wish for ourselves. By searching this site, you have already taken the hardest step in this process which is to actively seek relief.

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My approach utilizes several evidence-based therapies and interventions from a range of therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic-based therapy, Trauma-Induced therapy, Strength-Based therapy, Solution Focused

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Abuse
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Body Image
  • Chronic Fear
  • Chronic Illness
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Depression
  • Food and Eating Concerns
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Racism
  • Refugees
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  • Women
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