You deserve to have the effects of your pain understood

Many of today’s therapy options for chronic pain sufferers are offered by providers who don’t understand the daily life of those who live with pain.

Or even worse, they treat clients as thoughthe pain is “all in their head” or “not that bad.”

They often treat clients as if they should just “get over” their pain.

Therapy with me is different because I live with chronic pain and illness, too. I know the frustration, anxiety, and loneliness that comes with living in pain every day. I know how it feels to be gaslit by healthcare providers, friends, and family who don’t understand, and may not truly care to understand.

Hi! My name is Holly and I help adults just like you: ones that struggle with their brain and their body and have it within them to retake control of both, they just need the support to get there.

I help my clients find relief and renewed interest in life by equipping them with the tools necessary to manage their chronic pain and mental health symptoms.

What should my clients expect for their first session?

Our first session, we will do an in-depth interview and assessment about your pain and your goals. We’ll discuss your physical and mental health history and look at ways in which our body and mind are connected and influence each other. Then we’ll set goals for you based on your unique health situation and your goals.

Through our work together you’ll learn how our minds affect our body, and that by restructuring your thoughts, you can positively impact your pain and improve your life.

We will discuss things like:

  • What would improve your quality of life?

  • Are there traumatic or stressful events from your past that are continuing to impact your physical health?

  • What coping and pain management strategies are helpful for you?

Through our work together you’ll learn how our minds affect our body, and that by restructuring your thoughts, you can positively impact your pain and improve your life.

Training and Experience

My training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain (CBT-CP) means I have the expertise you need and deserve when improving your relationship with your body and its abilities.

But, at the end of the day, you’ll know you’re working with someone who gets it.

I have participated in CBT-CP therapy myself, and I’ve experienced the life-changing support it provides. So, when you work with me, you’ll get not only a highly trained therapist, you’ll also get someone who deeply understands what you’re going through.

Education and Experience

Degrees

● Masters in Social Work from Western Michigan University

● Masters in Spanish Language and LInguistics from Western Michigan University

Licensure

● Limited License Master of Social Work - State of Michigan

Certificates

● Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

● Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain - Center for Mental Health and Aging