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Your Journey Toward Healing and Resilience Starts Here

At Alcove Mental Health, you’ll find compassionate care for chronic pain, fatigue, and burnout—no pressure, just thoughtful connection and tailored support that fits your life.

You might already be thinking, “Why am I even here?”

It’s a reasonable question. And I’m guessing the answer is: Your doctor sent you.

I get it—yet another referral, another thing to do, and another thing that might not work.

But here’s the deal—this is actually a very good thing. Your doctor didn’t refer you to a pain psychologist because you did something wrong, or because they think they can’t “fix” you anymore.

They sent you because they see you.

Because they understand that pain is both a sensory AND emotional experience.

And they know that pain isn’t just about the physical impact, but all the different ways that pain can influence your daily life.

I’m really glad you’re finally here.

When your doctor suggests adding a psychologist to your treatment team, it means they want you to have access to the full scope of treatment for chronic pain. And that’s integrative care that includes all of you.

Pain is a part of your story, but it doesn’t have to be the main character.

And that’s where I come in.

This page is here so you can:

Therapy for Chronic Pain Can Help You…

  • reduce stress and anxiety that can make pain worse

    Reduce stress, anxiety, and depression that make pain worse.

  • assertive communication can help you state your needs and boundaries

    Learn how to communicate your needs and boundaries.

  • person connecting mindfully with their body through yoga

    Develop a stronger connection with your body—one built on understanding, not frustration.

  • black woman expressing confidence despite chronic pain

    Regain a sense of self beyond your diagnosis.

  • satelite, representing the subtle and sometimes unpredictable messages of the body with chronic pain

    Understand your body’s signals, even when they feel unreliable or unpredictable

  • create a plan for pain flares

    Create a real plan for handling flare-ups, setbacks, and the unexpected.

Hi, I’m Dr. Anahita Kalianivala

(You can call me by my first name, Anahita. Hear how to pronounce it.)

dr anahita kalianivala, psychologist specializing in chronic pain management, is confident and ready to help you meet your goals for pain relief

My Professional Receipts:

âś” Over five years of specialized experience in pain psychology

✔ Completed a fellowship at Stanford School of Medicine’s Pain Clinic

âś” Former VA staff psychologist with expertise in complex pain care

âś” Licensed in Nevada and serving 40+ PSYPACT states via secure telehealth

  • I’ve worked in high-performing, interdisciplinary teams across my career, ranging from inpatient medical rehabilitation to medical weight loss to interdisciplinary pain teams.

    Supporting people with care that is grounded in science, collaboration, and whole-person healing is my passion. Pain diagnosis or not, I’m here for the people who are used to powering through—and ready to find magic in the pause and wisdom in the exhale.


    Learn more about my background here.

What Working Together Can Look Like

Two professionals collaborating and pointing at a laptop screen, representing structured telehealth therapy, practical pain management tools, and evidence-based support for chronic illness and burnout.

I specialize in helping people living with chronic pain or illness reclaim a sense of momentum, clarity, and function.

My approach blends medical psychology with practical tools to create real, meaningful change.

Here’s what to expect:

  • Short-term or ongoing therapy, depending on your goals

  • Evidence-based care using CBT, ACT, mind-body strategies, and more

  • 100% telehealth — flexible, secure, and designed for busy lives

  • Optional progress tracking if you like structure and feedback

  • Free 15-minute consult to explore fit — no pressure to commit

Why This Approach Works
(Even If Others Haven’t)

Person writing in a journal on a wooden desk, representing structured support, behavior tracking, and evidence-based therapy tools for chronic pain and burnout.

We use evidence-based tools from behavioral medicine and pain psychology to help you:

  • Understand what’s really driving your symptoms

  • Stop the boom-bust cycle

  • Rebuild energy, focus, and resilience — with measurable steps

This is treatment that gives you:

  • A structured plan

  • Skills you can track

  • Someone who gets the pressure you’re under — and helps you meet it differently

What you won’t find here:

  • Fluffy advice

  • Endless talk with no traction

  • One-size-fits-all protocols

Practical Tools You Can Actually Use

  • What it helps: Prevent crashes and manage energy throughout the day so you're not wiped out by bedtime.

  • What it helps: Break the cycle of stress, thoughts, and physical tension that make pain worse.

  • What it helps: Get out of fight-or-flight mode and into a state where healing and focus are possible.

  • What it helps: Boost clarity, spot patterns, and take back control from spirals or shutdowns.

  • What it helps: Bring these tools into your workday, parenting, caregiving, and the rest of your full life — without needing extra hours.

You won’t have to figure it out alone — we’ll build a plan for your real life that fits your needs, routines, and goals.

Ready to schedule a free consultation?

The 15-minute consultation is your opportunity to explore how I can help you move forward with greater ease, confidence, and control over your chronic pain.

Find a date and time that works for you and schedule directly in the calendar below.

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