Real Relief for Chronic Pain
If you've hit a wall with chronic pain, fatigue, or burnout — and your usual strategies aren't cutting it — you're in the right place.
Our approach is tailored to you—whether short-term or long-term—and filled with tools and strategies to support your daily life.
Virtual therapy in Nevada and PSYPACT states.
You’ve Been Managing So Much for So Long
It’s no wonder you’re worn thin. Maybe pain is flaring more often. Or your patience is running low. Or your focus is gone — and you’re not feeling like yourself.
You've probably already tried:
The latest pain intervention
Stress reduction apps
“Just resting more” (which never lasts)
Or therapy that didn’t quite land
If those strategies didn’t cut it, it doesn’t mean you’re broken — or that your situation is hopeless. It just means you need a more strategic approach: one grounded in science and tailored to your day-to-day reality.
What Healing Can Actually Look Like
You wake up with more clarity and less dread.
You know how to listen to your body without spiraling.
You have tools that actually help when symptoms spike or emotions feel too loud.
You move through your day with more steadiness, more energy, and fewer crash-and-burn cycles.
You’re no longer holding your breath, waiting to feel like yourself again—you are yourself again.
This isn’t about positive thinking or pretending things don’t hurt. It’s about building real relief, from the inside out.
We’ll use science-backed mind-body strategies—like somatic work, CBT, and pain reprocessing—to help you restore your nervous system, reset your relationship to pain, and reconnect to what matters most.
It’s not magic. But it is transformative. ✨
Why This Works
(even when other things didn’t)
Let me guess: you feel like you’ve already tried everything.
“Been there, done that” with the doctor’s recommendations.
I get how long, frustrating, and winding road that can be.
In fact, most of my clients come in with a whole history of what hasn’t worked. And that’s not because they’re “unfixable.” It’s because those other treatments didn’t account for their whole experience.
This approach is different.
As an integrative pain psychologist, I help you:
Understand what’s really driving your symptoms (not just manage them)
Break free from the crash-then-recover cycle
Rebuild energy, clarity, and resilience—on your terms
You won’t find fluffy advice or one-size-fits-all plans here.
And we won’t just talk in circles.
Instead, you’ll get a flexible, structured approach grounded in both science and compassion.
One that offers skills you can actually feel working in your body—and a therapist who honors your depth while helping you meet the pressure you’re under with more care, not more force.
What Working Together Looks Like
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
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.
Want a closer look at what this actually looks like in session? Explore my therapy approach.
Dr. Anahita Kalianivala, PhD
(^ that’s me!)
I’m also a crispy fish taco aficionado and a sucker for seasonally-flavored iced coffee. I say hi to all the dogs, laugh loudly and am a proud plant-, dog-, and step-parent.
I’m a recovering good-two-shoes and a narrowly-escaped people pleaser. At times I can be painfully self-aware and for better or worse I am dedicated to authentic expression.
IYKYK: 4/6 MG Emotional Authority. Virgo Sun, Taurus Moon, Capricorn Rising.
Professional Receipts:
✔ Over five years of specialized experience in pain psychology
✔ Fellowship-trained at Stanford School of Medicine’s Pain Clinic
✔ Former VA staff psychologist with expertise in complex pain care
✔ Licensed in Nevada and serving 40+ PSYPACT states via secure telehealth
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I’m Dr. Anahita Kalianivala, a licensed clinical psychologist with over five years of focused experience in pain psychology — including specialized fellowship training at Stanford School of Medicine’s Pain Clinic and several years serving veterans with complex pain conditions through the VA system.
I’ve worked in high-performing, interdisciplinary teams, and my care is grounded in science, collaboration, and whole-person healing — especially for people who are used to powering through.
Get more on my background here.
Start Getting Real Relief — Your Way
You don’t have to dive into a full therapy process to start feeling better. Below are three ways to take a first step that fits your bandwidth, goals, and comfort level:
Book a Free 15-Min Consult
Get a clear sense of how this approach works — and whether it’s the right fit for your needs.
No pressure, just a chance to talk.
Try a One-Time Pain Skills Class
Empowered Relief is a science-backed, 2-hour class designed to give you actionable tools for managing pain and stress.
One session. Low commitment. Real impact.
Read More on What Works (and Why)
Not ready to connect yet? Start with a practical blog post:
What to Do When Pushing Through the Pain Stops Working
