Find Relief and Support with a Pain Therapist in Washington, DC
Living with chronic pain can be emotionally and physically draining. When pain becomes a constant part of your life, it impacts your mood, relationships, sleep, and overall well-being. If you’re looking for a compassionate, experienced Pain Therapist in Washington, DC, Elizabeth Handy offers a trauma-informed approach that addresses both the physical and emotional dimensions of pain. Pain is complex—it’s not just a physical sensation. For many people, it’s intertwined with stress, trauma, and unresolved emotions. Whether your pain stems from a medical condition, injury, or emotional distress, Pain Therapy in Washington, DC with Elizabeth provides tools to better understand and manage your experience. She combines advanced modalities like EMDR, Brainspotting, and somatic-focused therapy to bring relief and healing at the deepest levels. Elizabeth Handy is a licensed psychotherapist with more than 20 years of clinical experience. As a Pain Specialist in Washington, DC, she supports clients with chronic illness, fibromyalgia, migraines, back pain, autoimmune disorders, and more. Her background as a paramedic and Lieutenant Training Officer gives her a unique understanding of physical trauma and crisis care. Clients across Washington, DC and throughout D.C. come to her not only for relief from physical symptoms, but also for support with the mental toll that chronic pain can take. Whether you're looking for Therapy for Pain Management, stress regulation, or trauma recovery, Elizabeth is here to help you find balance and peace—starting from the inside out. Her one-on-one sessions are private, customized, and grounded in evidence-based techniques. This is not one-size-fits-all therapy. It's integrative, empowering, and designed to help you take control of your pain and reclaim your life.
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I offer in-person sessions at my Georgetown, Texas office, but most clients meet with me online. I’m licensed in Texas, Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia, and Florida—so if you're in one of these states, we can absolutely work together from the comfort of your own space.
How Pain Therapy Supports Emotional and Physical Healing
Pain affects more than just your body—it can affect your thoughts, emotions, and sense of purpose. Over time, untreated pain can lead to depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, and even trauma symptoms. That’s why working with a Physical Pain Therapist in Washington, DC who understands the full mind-body connection is so important. Elizabeth Handy’s approach to Chronic Pain Therapy in Washington, DC is unique. She incorporates integrative healing techniques that address how pain is stored in the body and mind. Through Brainspotting and EMDR, she helps clients process medical trauma, negative beliefs, and emotional pain that may be exacerbating physical symptoms. Sessions may include:
- Identifying emotional triggers connected to pain flare-ups
- Somatic exercises to reduce physical tension
- Mindfulness practices to create calm and clarity
- EMDR or Brainspotting to resolve stored trauma
- Customized tools for daily pain management and emotional balance
Elizabeth also works as an Emotional Pain Therapist in Washington, DC, supporting clients who may not have a clear physical diagnosis but are experiencing significant distress through psychosomatic symptoms. Whether your pain is physical, emotional, or both, her work is grounded in helping you understand its origin, reduce its impact, and reclaim your well-being. People often turn to Pain Therapists in Washington, DC after exhausting traditional options. Elizabeth offers a gentle but effective approach that blends neuroscience, trauma work, and compassion—so you finally feel heard, seen, and supported.
Call Now: (443) 534-1142Who Can Benefit from Therapy for Pain Management in Washington, DC?
If you’ve been living with persistent pain—physical or emotional—you may already know how hard it is to find the right kind of support. Doctors may treat the body. Family and friends may try to help. But only a skilled Pain Therapist in Washington, DC can help you address the full picture. Therapy can be especially helpful for individuals experiencing:
- Chronic illness or autoimmune disease
- Back, neck, or joint pain with emotional distress
- Medical trauma from surgeries, accidents, or invasive procedures
- Fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, or other complex pain conditions
- Psychosomatic pain that has no medical explanation
- Grief, depression, or anxiety tied to loss of physical function
Elizabeth’s work is rooted in understanding—not just treating—your pain. She believes that everyone’s pain story is different, and that healing must be personalized. Through Integrative Pain Therapy in Washington, DC, she helps you release emotional burdens that may be stuck in the body and build a healthier, more resilient nervous system. Her compassionate style ensures that sessions are both grounding and empowering. She meets you wherever you are—whether you're feeling stuck, emotionally fragile, or ready to work through years of unresolved trauma. You deserve care that honors all of you. As a Pain Therapist in Washington, DC, Elizabeth is here to help you move forward.
Get Started TodayStart Your Pain Relief Journey with Elizabeth Handy Today
You’ve likely tried medications, physical therapy, and possibly even surgery. But if your pain persists, it may be time to look deeper. Pain Relief Therapy in Washington, DC offers an alternative path—one that focuses on healing your body and mind together.
Elizabeth Handy is not only highly trained but deeply compassionate. As the sole provider at EMDR and Psychotherapy, she brings decades of experience and a trauma-informed approach to every session. She understands how pain affects every aspect of life and provides tools to help you build back emotional strength, clarity, and confidence.
Whether you need support with chronic illness, injury recovery, or emotional healing after trauma, Elizabeth offers Pain Therapy in Washington, DC that is personalized and effective. Sessions are available in-person or virtually, giving you flexibility to receive care no matter your health or mobility status.
Clients throughout Washington, DC, and across D.C. rely on Elizabeth for expert-level Therapy for Pain Management that transforms—not just relieves—their experience. This is your time to be heard, to heal, and to move forward with less pain and more peace.
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Get Started TodayWhat our clients say
Elizabeth has been a part of our lives for the last several years and has made a huge impact that has led to a much more enriched life. We couldn’t be more grateful for finding her.
- Manny & Nicole ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I have had two sessions so far and I’ve noticed a big change in how I feel & think. Brainspotting is a very powerful treatment even if it appears to be simple. I wish more people knew that this was an option. Definitely recommend.
- Sarah ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
It’s her honesty that’s so refreshing. Elizabeth is a very caring person, not cold or technical. She's warm and loving.
- Anne ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Your treatment has a beginning, middle and end and we will take the first step together.
Conditions I treat
- Physical and emotional trauma and Complex PTSD
- Postpartum depression
- Couples therapy
- Birth trauma
- Performance anxiety (public speaking, sports, creative arts)
- Victims of crime, industrial injuries, motor vehicle crashes, and natural/ manmade disasters
- Dissociative and attachment disorders
- Depression, panic and anxiety
- Cancer and medical trauma
- Phobias
- Recovery from injury, accident, and medical trauma
- Preparation and recovery from surgery
- Stress and trauma-related illness
- Sexual dysfunction
- Combat trauma
- Abuse & neglect
- Grief and loss
- Trauma
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