Chronic Pain Management Concierge
Allison Ray Benavides, LCSW
You found me
because you hurt.
I can help.
I know how to recover from chronic pain.
I am so glad you are here.
I know.
It’s a lot. As if life isn’t hard enough, right?
To have a body that hurts all day, well . . . that hurts. It hurts everything. Extra. Chronic pain and symptoms changes your mood, relationships, and pretty much every life option.
It tries to steal your dreams. Living in pain is disabling, and with that brings a lot of grief. It brings all kinds of things. You’re probably fatigued, nauseated, itchy, frustrated, and irritable. Restless. You could very easily, and understandably, also be depressed, anxious, and panicked.
Maybe all these symptoms cluster in a way that makes an entire syndrome. My clients find me beaten down by Irritable Bowl Syndrome (IBS), Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), Ehlers–Danlos Syndrome (EDS), POTS, Fibromyalgia, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS).
Neurodivergence is also often in the mix. Men often have pain in their jaws and pelvis.
I could go on and on. From migraines to Lupus, rheumatoid arthritis to cancer, pediatric cannabis to end-of-life care, as a medical social worker I have supported someone who has suffered from just about everything.
I know what to do.
I also suffer.
A fellow traveler, I have studied with many wise women, teachers, mentors, and guides to deepen my understanding of how to be present with pain—emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually.
I love being a social worker specifically because our tradition evolved from kitchen table talks. I don’t subscribe to traditional therapy models that make me the authority figure in the room. I think that is obviously you.
I’m simply here to share what I’ve learned a long the way. It is always feels good to pass along what I know works, and then see it work!
Schedule Your Discovery Call to explore your options!
∞ Therapy: If you live in CA or TX and meet medical necessity with a mental health diagnosis, I can see you via telehealth as a therapist. I am currently accepting Aetna insurance and private pay.
∞ Coaching: If you live outside of CA or TX, I can see you as an online coach. These are not considered to be medically necessary services and are privately paid.
∞ Healing Touch: If you live in the San Antonio, TX area, I am available for in-person Reiki/Pranic Healing sessions. These services are privately paid.
You can learn more about my services here or by scheduling our discovery call here.
I also have a current passion for supporting men with chronic pain!
∞ Learn more about my chronic pain services for men here
∞ Join my Facebook group for men managing chronic pain
∞ Take my survey so I can learn more about supporting you
Other Ways To Connect With Me!
I am also a writer!
∞ Essays and observations on Substack at The Places We Land
∞ Eve’s Return, my children’s book about pediatric cannabis