Online Chronic Pain Therapy in Fort Lauderdale and Across FL and IL
Mind-body support for chronic pain to help ease discomfort, reduce tension, and get back to what you love.
Chronic Pain: When Life Feels Out of Reach
Living with chronic pain can leave you frustrated, exhausted, and disconnected from the active, fulfilling life you’ve worked so hard to build. You’ve poured so much into building a life you’re proud of—staying active, engaged, and connected—but pain has started to get in the way of the things that bring you joy.
Maybe it’s an injury that “healed” but still hurts. Or it could be migraines, fibromyalgia, or pain that feels tied to stress. You might wonder if it’s just aging—but deep down, you know there’s more to it.
Is chronic pain holding you back from the life you want?
You’ve probably tried solutions like medication, massage, or physical therapy. While they might help a little, the pain still feels like it controls your life. It creates a spiral of fear and frustration—worrying about making it worse, feeling distracted when you need to focus, and wondering if this is just how things will be from now on.
There’s hope - Even if pain feels overwhelming
Hi, I’m Amy!
Living with chronic pain can feel draining and overwhelming, keeping you from the active, fulfilling life you’ve worked so hard to build. It’s not just the discomfort—it’s feeling like your body is stuck in stress, holding onto pain, and the fear of making things worse.
That’s where I come in.
We’ll work together to help your body feel safer and less weighed down by stress and tension. By paying attention to the pain, we’ll uncover what your body is holding and find ways to ease it—so you can focus on what matters most: family, work, and enjoying life again.
Chronic Pain Therapist in Fort Lauderdale
My Approach to Chronic Pain Therapy
Chronic pain isn’t just physical—it’s often tied to stress responses, past experiences, and how safe you feel in your body. For some, unresolved trauma plays a role. For others, chronic stress leads to constant bracing—muscles tensing in anticipation of danger—fueling more pain and tension.
I take a developmental lens, making space for how early relationships and experiences may still be affecting you. The ways you learned to adapt—pushing through, staying hypervigilant, or disconnecting—may now be keeping your system stuck in stress and tension.
That’s why we use a mind-body approach with:
Somatic Experiencing (SE) to ease stored stress and help your brain and body recognize safety, potentially reducing the intensity, duration, and frequency of pain.
Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) to settle a heightened nervous system, making pain more manageable.
This isn’t about pushing through—it’s about helping your system feel safe enough to release tension, so pain doesn’t take over your life.
Therapy for Chronic Pain: Reclaiming Your Life
Chronic pain can feel like a barrier to the active, connected life you want. Whether it’s muscle tension, headaches, or flare-ups from stress, pain can leave you feeling stuck and frustrated. You may miss staying active, spending time with loved ones, or simply moving through your day without discomfort. While the cause isn’t always clear, one thing is—you don’t have to face this alone.
What You Can Expect
Compassionate Support – Pain affects every part of life. Whether you’re missing out, afraid of making things worse, or overwhelmed by the emotional toll, I’m here to help.
A Mind-Body Approach – Pain isn’t just physical—it’s shaped by how your brain and body respond to stress. By working with both, we can break the cycle of tension and fear, helping you build resilience and feel more at ease in your body.
Personalized Care – We’ll find the right approach for you, whether it’s Somatic Experiencing (SE), Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), or a combination of both, along with tools to support your progress outside of sessions.
Chronic pain doesn’t have to define your life. Together, we’ll work to ease its hold, creating the possibility for relief while helping you feel more empowered, confident, and free to engage in what matters most to you.
Chronic Pain Therapy FAQs
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Therapy helps with physical pain by addressing the root causes, which are often tied to your nervous system. When you’re in chronic pain, your body is stuck in overdrive, making it hard to relax or find relief. Somatic therapy techniques like Somatic Experiencing help calm your body and release stored tension, shifting you out of that constant “fight-or-flight” state.
We also use mindfulness techniques to help you notice and focus on sensations that feel neutral or even pleasant, instead of only the pain. This process builds your ability to handle discomfort and stress while helping your brain and body feel safe again. Over time, this can reduce pain intensity and help you feel more comfortable in your daily life.
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Not necessarily. Somatic therapy is different from traditional talk therapy in that it focuses more on what’s happening in your body than on revisiting difficult memories or emotions.
While emotions and trauma might naturally come up, we’ll follow your lead and focus on what feels right for you in each session.
You don’t have to talk about anything you’re not ready to, and the goal is always to help you feel more present and connected to your body in a way that supports healing.
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That’s actually quite common. Sometimes chronic pain doesn’t have a clear medical explanation because it’s tied to unresolved stress or trauma stored in your body. Therapy can help by working with your nervous system to shift out of survival mode, where pain tends to linger.
If you're also seeing a doctor or physical therapist, therapy can complement their treatments by addressing the emotional and nervous system aspects of pain. I’m happy to collaborate with your healthcare team to support your healing.
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I currently offer virtual sessions only. Somatic therapy works just as well online because you’re in a space that feels familiar and safe. Being at home means you can settle into your favorite chair, have your pet nearby, or keep comforting items close, which can make you feel more at ease during our work together.
Feeling safe and comfortable in your own space helps make the therapy more effective and allows us to really focus on your healing.
Plus, online sessions make life easier—you don’t have to take time off work, deal with traffic, or worry about finding parking. It’s therapy that fits into your routine, with less stress and more convenience.
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The cost for individual sessions is $180.
I don’t take insurance directly, but I’m happy to provide a superbill to help you seek reimbursement through your insurance. I want to make the process as smooth as possible for you.
The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) has additional costs, which vary depending on the length of your personalized plan and whether you listen to the music in sessions or at home. For more details, please visit the SSP page .
Get help from a Fort Lauderdale Chronic Pain Therapist
Chronic pain doesn’t have to control your life. The discomfort, the frustration of missing out, and the fear of making things worse can leave you feeling stuck—but you don’t have to face it alone.
I’m here to help you explore what’s underneath the pain, reduce its intensity, and reconnect with the life that truly matters to you.
Together, we’ll work at your pace to help your body feel safer, so you can move forward with more ease and confidence.
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