Support in strategies for managing chronic pain and associated issues such as depression, anxiety, addiction, and impairment. Focus is on improving wellness.
Hosted by Seth Resnick
Psychiatrist, MD, DFAPA, FASAM
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10024
His experience in Pain Medicine and Palliative Care subsumes a unique background informing his capacity to help those suffering symptoms physically and psychologically bound.
In his private practice, Dr. Resnick specializes in psychodynamic psychotherapy and psychopharmacology for adults, focusing on young professionals, dealing with issues related to loss, phase-of-life and role change, and associated anxiety and emotional disturbances.
Cancer can be taxing on a physical, mental, and emotional level. We welcome all individuals who are coping with or recovering from cancer. This group will provide a safe and low pressure space for members to share information and experiences with other people who understand. We welcome anyone who wants to alleviate anxiety, stress, and learn to better cope during their journey. The group will incorporate a person-centered approach to cater to each client's emotional needs. In the group, we will explore different avenues of self care and emotional regulation through open dialogue. Sessions will be on zoom.
Hosted by Claudia Belmonte
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10075
I have worked with individuals, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds with needs like depression, grief, illness, anxiety, life transitions, addiction, and relationship issues.
Are you seeking therapy to find relief from issues that have become too overwhelming, limiting, or debilitating? Are you looking to improve your relationships or process a difficult diagnosis or loss? I will work collaboratively with you to gain a deeper understanding of your emotions by analyzing past experiences and current life circumstances to bring relief and resolution. I will help you to better understand yourself and your relationships by improving communication and emotional awareness. My goal as your counselor is to help you meet your therapeutic goals and enact the change you want to see in yourself and your life.
Shakira is currently recruiting for 6 to 8 professional women of color (ages 28 to 39) who are interested in participating in a 12-week virtual chronic pain group for professional women struggling with chronic pelvic pain. This group will have a membership option that members can opt into for a small monthly fee. In the group, they can continue to support each other, create a community, meet up, and share resources. Members must be in the New York area to join. Please email Shakira for a screening call. Group start date will be in August 21st, 2024.
Hosted by Cheerful Heart Mental Health Counseling PLLC
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, LPCC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in White Plains, NY 10603
Perhaps you’re just feeling down or nervous – maybe you’re unsure about the future of a relationship, or have recently been diagnosed with a serious illness. Whatever your needs may be, we are here to offer support. In our therapy sessions we promote healing by maintaining a person-centered focus by encouraging a positive outlook, the adoption of new attitudes, and fostering hope and healing. We have the empathy, understanding, personal and professional experience to help you cope and move forward.
Inspired by the work of Dr. Alexander Lowen, we work with the energy patterns of the body through breathing, stretching, grounding and emotional expression to relax muscles and challenge the chronic holdings in our bodies. We focus on the feelings and physical sensations that arise when tensions are released and our physical and emotional systems are enlivened. These experiential movement groups facilitate change on a deep body level: deepen the breathing, allow the body to regain its natural aliveness and vitality and increase awareness of the physical/emotional connection. They help alleviate anxiety, depression, chronic pain and sleeping problems.
Hosted by Paola Alessio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CBT
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10023
Clients report to experience more freedom and power; have more capacity to tolerate and resolve old pain, conflict and trauma; to experience more pleasure in living and to relate to self and others in more satisfying ways.
I approach therapy with the understanding that our mind and body are not separated but aspects of a unified whole. Our emotions and life history are held and manifest in the body and change begins when we acknowledge and work with our full being. Through a process that goes beyond talk, I help my clients bring attention to how their concerns effect how they breathe, feel, move, think and express themselves, as I support them in gradually exploring the underlying emotional terrain.
These telehealth groups help you deal with your moment to moment mind body experience, figuring out how to think to get you out of the suffering of the moment. I educate and advise on implementing my three columns system to help you control any acute symptoms and eradicate all chronic ones. This is a cost effective way to access my expertise. You can have 3, 6, or 9 meetings per month at $97, $197, or $297 per month, respectively. You can sign up on www.crushingdoubt.org.
I specialize in the connection between mind and body, relieving physical ailments deriving from psychological causes (headaches, back and musculoskeletal pain, digestive problems, sexual dysfunction, sleep difficulties, etc.
I specialize in the alleviation of physical symptoms deriving from, or exacerbated by, psychological causes, working collaboratively to build a strong, genuine connection -- one of trust, empathy, and warmth -- with my clients. The mind body understanding allows us unique opportunities to reach profoundly new insights and self-awareness, making changes, even with long-standing difficulties, easily attainable. In many cases, symptoms can be reduced very quickly. I now work in a short term consultation model with numerous resources to help, including teaching seminars and individual & group consultations. Visit www.crushingdoubt.org.
Living with chronic illness can entail unique social and emotional adjustments. Connect with others who understand and are navigating similar experiences. This support group is open to ages 18-35 with Autoimmune disorders, Fibromyalgia, Epilepsy, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Immunosuppression, Long Covid, etc. The group will meet virtually for 8 weeks starting Fall 2024; exact dates and times TBA. We work out-of-network with insurance companies and if needed, we will also offer a generous sliding scale option based on income. Please reach out to our admin team if you're interested in joining or have any questions, we are happy to chat!
Hosted by Shannon Schureman - Insight & Action Therapy
MHC-LP, MSEd
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10016
I work with people navigating the complexities of neurodiversity, chronic illness, and/or disability. In a world with narrow expectations for how our brains and bodies should function, it’s easy to feel overlooked or misunderstood when you don’t fit these molds. For example, ADHD can make it tough to stay organized and regulate emotions, impacting everything from relationships to self-esteem. Autoimmune disorders can bring about ongoing stress, burnout, and unpredictable symptoms, disrupting our daily routines. These struggles can understandably become tangled up with anxiety, depression, disordered eating, and substance use.
Studies show that survivors of childhood trauma experience higher levels of chronic pain. For many of us, we know in our bones that these are connected. To address both, the group will utilize 1) psychoeducation about complex trauma healing and its connections to chronic pain, trauma healing concepts, and pain and medical advocacy education 2) experiential exercises from somatic and parts-work therapies, resulting in enhanced skill set for attending to triggers, pain, and nervous system dysregulation, as well as 3) community-building and resource sharing amongst participants. More information & interest form: bit.ly/cptsdgroup
Hosted by Rachel Harlich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brooklyn, NY 11201
I work with expansive individuals and couples who are tired of being pathologized or having to educate their providers. I specialize in working with all kinds of people on the margins: LGBTQIA+ folks, polyamory/non-monogamy and kink/BDSM-involved clients, sex workers, neurodivergent folks, fat people, and folks impacted by disability, chronic illness and pain, as well as complex trauma and attachment wounding survivors. It's possible to build safety, presence, pleasure, and joy within yourself and your partnerships. Our sessions together will feature warmth, humor, learning, and empathy.
This restorative workshop is offered weekly to adults to help support self-care, self-awareness, and self-respect. Participants will be guided through a movement-based drawing process that uses chalk pastels & oil crayons to create marks with both hands simultaneously and with eyes closed. Participants will be introduced to various movements that help release tension and reach a feeling of wholeness to help further support body mindfulness and appreciation. Bilateral drawing has roots in trauma processing and can help release stored feelings and emotions, develop self-regulation techniques, and empower participants to find resilience within themselves.
Hosted by Lindsay Reynolds
Art Therapist, LCAT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Group meets in West Islip, NY 11795
My clients are adults who have been avoiding or "dissociating" but now want to understand their emotions and feelings so that they can feel prepared and more fulfilled. They have experienced or are currently going through life challenges such as: surgery or illness, grief & loss (passing of a loved one, divorce, breakup, moving, chronic illness, etc.) a traumatic experience or childhood trauma, mood regulation (anxiety, depression, resentment, etc.), conflict (family dynamics, friendship or relationship, work stress, etc.) and building their identity.
Hosted by NY Psychological Wellness, P.C.
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bayside, NY 11361
Multiple Groups for Rare Disease / Chronically Sick / Disabled Patients to share support re: health conditions & intersection w/ all other life areas. Develop coping strategies. Improve patient advocacy & healthcare navigation. Embark on new journey of self-discovery. Reclaim your identity/core values, interests, purpose, & what makes you, "YOU." Reflection, discussion, activities that illuminate your path to resilience. Visit EveryBody Empowered, LLC: everybodyempowered.com/support-groups for full details about all our Group Offerings. Only $38 per 90 min group session! Enrolling NOW. Spaces are limited. NEW Groups Start 1st week of September. Join Today & Let's get you Empowered!
CEO/TEDx Speaker/Coach Aimee & EveryBody Empowered, LLC serve our diverse Healthcare Communities: Patients with Rare Diseases, Chronic Illness &/or Disabilities, & the Undiagnosed who face unique challenges: managing symptoms, diagnostics/treatments, navigating healthcare/accessibility, while balancing life, family, dating/relationships, sex/intimacy, ADL's, careers & more. Caregivers and Healthcare Workers also face unique challenges in their professional & personal lives due to the varied demands of their jobs. It can make you feel isolated, frustrated & overwhelmed, but clarity, empowerment & resilience is within reach.
This group seeks to help with the emotional and psychological effects of chronic pain, by mutually sharing and hearing from others with chronic pain, especially considering the interpersonal aspects. It meets every other week for one hour.
Hosted by Matthew Benjamin Smith
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10016
I have additional experience in treating people with attention deficit disorder, brain injuries, and chronic pain syndromes.
I am a general adult psychiatrist, practicing individual psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, couple psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, and neuropsychiatry. My approach can be described as eclectic and practical. I routinely treat people with mood disorders, anxiety disrders, addiction disorders, and personality disorders.
Online therapy group for women in their 20's and 30's living in Washington DC, Virginia, Maryland & New York. Support group designed to provide trauma informed CBT & mindfulness tools and hope for women navigating chronic illness & pain such as endometriosis, chronic pelvic pain, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome & POTS. Online group will run for 8 weeks on Tuesday evenings from 6:00 PM-7:15 PM. Email for a consult to learn more and see if this support group is the right fit for you. Women's CBT is out of network and does not accept insurance. Each session is $150.
Hosted by Kelsey Bates
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10016
As your therapist who has navigated life with chronic illness and pain, I can provide space, emotional support, real life tools and solution focused techniques to improve your day to day.
You are a strong woman feeling overwhelmed navigating complex health issues such as chronic illness, chronic pain, anxiety, infertility or pregnancy loss. You are an intelligent, high achieving woman who is dealing with the grief of a diagnosis, pregnancy after loss, infertility or chronic illness. You are juggling it all: a career, family, a romantic partner, friends, dating and your health. You want to figure out a way to not just survive with women's health issues but to thrive and live your life fully each day. You need support, a place to process your grief and coping skills to walk through this difficult situation.
MHA offers FREE support groups. Current Offerings: Thrivin' Just Not Survivin', Queer Healing Circle, Mindful Eating, The Present of Presence, Empowering Parents & Families, Caregivers Group, Embracing ASD & Neurodiversity, Ready, Steady, Go! (for individuals living with Parkinson's to share feelings and learn ways to cope with PD's challenges), Hope & Healing (for those working through grief & loss), Emotional Intelligence, and Make Space, Take Space. Call (845) 339-9090 x2200 or email wellnessinfo@mhainulster.com for more information!
Hosted by Mental Health Association in Ulster County, Inc.
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kingston, NY 12401
The Mental Health Association in Ulster County, Inc. (MHA) has many services. Start here for all your mental health needs. Our Wellness Program offers socialization, suppler club, skill building, creative arts, mindfulness, and computer programming to those with a diagnosed mental illness. We have service Breakfast for $1 and Lunch $2 daily. FREE Support groups, skill building workshops, and self-help groups are available. Wellness Counselors are available for walk ins or calls to provide information and referrals internally or outside services. Assistance with applications, seeking providers, finding support and so much more!
This community offers support for young adults dealing with the illness of someone close to them. Such circumstances may bring up complicated feelings such as experience of ambiguous loss, anticipated grief, and navigating multiple roles (including continuing to live your own). This group offers support and connection around what can often feel like a very isolated experience. Self-care is essential to mental health as well as maintaining the ability to take care of those who are close to you.
Everyday I am humbled by working with those who have the courage to look in the mirror and work on themselves. I view psychotherapy as an opportunity for growth no matter where you are in your life; whether seeking support in a time of crisis, suffering from a mental illness, working on relationships, or you are simply curious about who you are and how your mind works. My treatment approach is rooted in psychodynamic and relational frameworks although I tailor my technique to each client. I value change beyond symptom resolution but also to increase self awareness and individual growth.
Chronic pain can cause social isolation and the feeling that you're the only one with this experience. Join this positively focused group in exploring strategies to cope with and manage pain, using humor and social support. This group will meet every other week, and a wait list is currently forming for interested group members.
With over 36 years as a seasoned psychologist, I can offer a relaxed, laid-back style that produces real results using a nonjudgmental and caring atmosphere. I provide solution-oriented therapy with useful feedback that addresses issues important to you. This includes help with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, intimacy issues, stress management, peri-and post-partum depression, grief/loss, codependency, self-esteem and life transitions.
Learn about strategies for noticing and managing the difficult thoughts and feelings that come up throughout the chronic health experience. Through this group you will get a foundational understanding of one therapeutic modality that can be particularly helpful in the management of ongoing health issues: Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT). Many modalities seek symptom reduction as an outcome of treatment, however with ongoing health issues, symptom reduction may not be a realistic or appropriate end goal. As such, the ACT approach of pursuing what is important and fulfilling in the presence of symptoms emerges as a more realistic and helpful endeavor.
No matter what path we take in life, we will be met with suffering and hardship along the way. This is a natural aspect of the human condition. My goal as a Therapist is to assist you with identifying how your suffering manifests (whether it be due to depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, life change etc.) and the variety of ways in which you can cope with the distressing situations in your life. In my practice, I work to cultivate a warm, non-judgmental space that welcomes you to safely explore the issues you are facing. I specialize in working with clients working through anxiety, OCD, life changes and chronic health struggles.
For details, please visit: www.reempsych.com/group-treatment. Insurances accepted: Aetna, Cigna, Oscar, United Healthcare, Oxford. Must be located in NY or NJ state.
I treat a spectrum of psychiatric and psychological concerns, focusing on issues such as depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder, as well as challenges such as relationship difficulties, life transitions, personal fulfillment, and identity. I incorporate a psychotherapy that has potential to be deep, meaningful, and rewarding. For those who may benefit from psychiatric medication, I use a collaborative approach when deciding on medications and their utility.
You are eligible if you are between the ages of 20 – 39 with a chronic medical illness, such as cancer or lupus. THIS GROUP WILL HELP YOU… 1) Gain a community of young adults with chronic illness and reduce feelings of loneliness 2) Increase acceptance of illness 3) Learn coping skills to manage challenges that arise from having a chronic illness 4) Increase positive emotional experiences related to illness 5) Live a full and meaningful life. The group is held on Zoom and the fee for each group session is $95.
Acknowledging the need for support is an incredibly brave step — I’m so happy that you are here. I work with adults in individual and group psychotherapy, and specialize in treating adults with chronic medical conditions such as cancer, Lupus, Crohn’s disease, and Cystic Fibrosis. My additional areas of expertise include helping adults navigate the LGBTQ experience and women’s health concerns, as well as depression, anxiety and trauma. Although you may not yet be able to fully appreciate your strength and resilience, I am here to hold this vision for you as we work together to guide you towards a life of deep fulfillment.
Support group for adults living in the states of NY and CA who are interested in managing chronic pain symptoms through better understanding the mind-body connection. Group will be one hour on a weekly basis. Start date/ day/ time TBD. Group will be 10 weeks total with the possibility of extension. The cost for all 10 weeks is $650 if paid up front or $75 per session. Aetna insurance accepted and OON reimbursement offered. Please email Madeleine for a screening call.
Hosted by Madeleine Campbell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10168
In a world full of unpredictability, change, and painful experiences, we all can struggle. In the face of the many factors that are out of our control, understanding ourselves is critical to taking ownership over our own lives and well-being. As a therapist, I can help you to: acclimate during/after major life transitions or trauma, recognize and change patterns that aren’t working for you, and identify coping skills. I am especially passionate about helping people with: exploring their identities, developing self-acceptance and compassion, and cultivating a fulfilling life.
In the time of the pandemic, a large group of people who were infected with Covid-19 were overlooked and inadvertently neglected. They remain ill for over 6 months and they need to be heard, understood and supported. That’s what this teletherapy group is about. If you believe you fit this description or have been diagnosed with Long Covid, reach out to us. We see you. We understand. We are here to support you through your recovery. Please email for more information.
Hosted by Susanne E Berman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10001
Times are hard. You don’t need to go through this alone. As a therapist in a diverse and supportive online practice, I’m glad to serve people of all backgrounds during difficult times. I provide a safe, non-judgmental, culturally sensitive atmosphere that will allow you to express yourself & uncover the thoughts & behaviors that may be interfering with your daily activities & experiences.
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Chronic Pain Support Groups
How does chronic pain therapy work?
Engaging with a psychotherapist to help treat chronic pain does not mean that one’s pain is all in their head. Therapy for chronic-pain patients has been shown to benefit both the mind and the body, targeting physical symptoms and increasing daily functioning. In other words, for many, addressing their emotional health through therapy affects their physical health. A therapist can help a client challenge unhelpful thoughts about pain and develop new ways to respond to it, such as distraction or calming breathing techniques. Studies have found that therapy can be as effective as surgery for certain cases of chronic pain and many doctors recommend trying psychotherapy in advance of considering invasive surgery.
What are the most effective treatment options for chronic pain?
Stress, anxiety, depression, catastrophizing, ruminating, lack of activity, and social withdrawal all make chronic pain worse. Addressing these issues, research shows, can help people gain control over their pain symptoms. Therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, biofeedback, and mindfulness-based stress reduction, along with greater pain-management education, have been found to help people reduce fear and disability.
Are there new treatments for chronic pain?
Many cases of chronic pain, particularly those involving back pain, remain medically unexplained. But there is evidence that changes in the brain or nervous system are caused by previous physical ailments such as tissue damage; in such cases, the brain may continue to send out pain signals despite the physical cause having healed. To aid patients under these circumstances, a recently developed treatment known as pain reprocessing therapy (PRT) is designed to help the brain “unlearn” this response. A PRT practitioner helps individuals to reduce the “threat value” of their ongoing pain signals until they can reappraise them as less threatening and fear-inducing. They also help an individual to develop new emotional regulation skills.
How long does therapy for chronic pain take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from chronic pain, especially as there may be a range of physical and psychological causes for any individual’s discomfort, but most patients should expect to see a therapist for a number of weeks or months, typically spanning at least 12 sessions. Studies of pain reprocessing therapy found that many individuals’ experience of pain lessened in eight sessions over four weeks.