Chronic Pain Therapists in 06770
Donna Christensen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Naugatuck, CT 06770
I work with people who are seeking help with a wide range of issues affecting their daily lives, including Anxiety Disorders, Life Transitions, Self Esteem, Relationship Issues, Coping Skills, Chronic Pain, Stress Management, PTSD, Mood Disorders, and Emotional Dysregulation.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 35 years of experience in the fields of social work and counseling. I have worked in multiple outpatient settings providing clinical services to adolescents, adults and older individuals from diverse backgrounds. Using a person centered, strengths based approach to develop a therapeutic partnership with my clients is the foundation of my practice. I will assist and support you as you set goals and develop the skills, motivation, and insight to create the change you seek in your life.
I work with people who are seeking help with a wide range of issues affecting their daily lives, including Anxiety Disorders, Life Transitions, Self Esteem, Relationship Issues, Coping Skills, Chronic Pain, Stress Management, PTSD, Mood Disorders, and Emotional Dysregulation.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 35 years of experience in the fields of social work and counseling. I have worked in multiple outpatient settings providing clinical services to adolescents, adults and older individuals from diverse backgrounds. Using a person centered, strengths based approach to develop a therapeutic partnership with my clients is the foundation of my practice. I will assist and support you as you set goals and develop the skills, motivation, and insight to create the change you seek in your life.
Laura Manderino-Martins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Naugatuck, CT 06770
Together, we will identify your strengths to gain power over pain.
I truly believe that everyone is capable of healing, they just need the right tools to figure out how to get there. You are unique, and your story and experience matters. I am an experienced psychotherapist who has been trained in trauma & crisis management for children & adults. It would be my pleasure to assist you to find peace & well being. I use DBT, CBT, & somatic experiencing to assist with feelings of anxiety, depression, difficulty focusing, stress, frustration, & perfectionism. I am an active participant in your care & offer a combination of holistic & conventional methods tailored to what best suites your needs and goals.
Together, we will identify your strengths to gain power over pain.
I truly believe that everyone is capable of healing, they just need the right tools to figure out how to get there. You are unique, and your story and experience matters. I am an experienced psychotherapist who has been trained in trauma & crisis management for children & adults. It would be my pleasure to assist you to find peace & well being. I use DBT, CBT, & somatic experiencing to assist with feelings of anxiety, depression, difficulty focusing, stress, frustration, & perfectionism. I am an active participant in your care & offer a combination of holistic & conventional methods tailored to what best suites your needs and goals.
Jeanne Rice
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Naugatuck, CT 06770
Are you experiencing distressing symptoms that are making it hard to get through the day? I want to assist you in creating peace in your life. I would love to assist you in achieving your goals, and exploring skills that can help you cope with symptoms that may be effecting your daily life. It's possible to feel relief from these symptoms- including worry, anxiety, depression, grief, and ADHD, and I am here to help. I specialize in treating individuals experiencing extreme stress, mood disorders, BPD, chronic illness and chronic pain, and a variety of conditions and situations that can be difficult to manage.
Are you experiencing distressing symptoms that are making it hard to get through the day? I want to assist you in creating peace in your life. I would love to assist you in achieving your goals, and exploring skills that can help you cope with symptoms that may be effecting your daily life. It's possible to feel relief from these symptoms- including worry, anxiety, depression, grief, and ADHD, and I am here to help. I specialize in treating individuals experiencing extreme stress, mood disorders, BPD, chronic illness and chronic pain, and a variety of conditions and situations that can be difficult to manage.
Christopher Phipps
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Naugatuck, CT 06770 (Online Only)
Do you feel out of control? Do you wish you had support outside of your friends and family? I can help. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor experienced in working collaboratively with clients in overcoming obstacles in their lives and achieving their goals. When working together, you will know we can explore what is getting in the way of you living your best life without judgement.
Do you feel out of control? Do you wish you had support outside of your friends and family? I can help. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor experienced in working collaboratively with clients in overcoming obstacles in their lives and achieving their goals. When working together, you will know we can explore what is getting in the way of you living your best life without judgement.
Cheyenne McElhiney
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCA
Verified Verified
Naugatuck, CT 06770
Cheyenne E. McElhiney helps people reconnect with their innate ability to heal themselves through regulating their nervous systems and managing their unconscious thoughts/behaviors. I apply a wide range of information including CBT, DBT, Psychoanalysis, Internal Family Systems, Attachment Theory, Neuroscience, Quantum Physics, somatic techniques, mindful movement, faith exploration, breath work, storytelling, Art Therapy, and meditation/visualizations with my clients in order to treat them more holistically. I believe, (through personal and witnessed experience) that we are our own best healers.
Cheyenne E. McElhiney helps people reconnect with their innate ability to heal themselves through regulating their nervous systems and managing their unconscious thoughts/behaviors. I apply a wide range of information including CBT, DBT, Psychoanalysis, Internal Family Systems, Attachment Theory, Neuroscience, Quantum Physics, somatic techniques, mindful movement, faith exploration, breath work, storytelling, Art Therapy, and meditation/visualizations with my clients in order to treat them more holistically. I believe, (through personal and witnessed experience) that we are our own best healers.
Alyssa Cummings
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Naugatuck, CT 06770
Alyssa Cummings is a Licensed Professional Counselor with several years of experience providing counseling services to individuals with varying ages and diagnoses. Her nature is accepting, gentle, and supportive. Alyssa utilizes an individualized and holistic approach and includes in her work CBT, mindfulness, solution-focused interventions, stress management techniques, and more.
Alyssa Cummings is a Licensed Professional Counselor with several years of experience providing counseling services to individuals with varying ages and diagnoses. Her nature is accepting, gentle, and supportive. Alyssa utilizes an individualized and holistic approach and includes in her work CBT, mindfulness, solution-focused interventions, stress management techniques, and more.
Therapeutic Pathways
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC
Verified Verified
Naugatuck, CT 06770
At Therapeutic Pathways, we take a comprehensive approach to healing mind, body and spirit. Our therapists will meet you in a caring, comfortable and safe environment using time honored approaches to therapy, as well as newly developed techniques. Whatever therapy you choose, our licensed counselors will use a holistic approach to healing.
At Therapeutic Pathways, we take a comprehensive approach to healing mind, body and spirit. Our therapists will meet you in a caring, comfortable and safe environment using time honored approaches to therapy, as well as newly developed techniques. Whatever therapy you choose, our licensed counselors will use a holistic approach to healing.
Anne Cristanti
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Naugatuck, CT 06770 (Online Only)
Do you feel like things are just too overwhelming? No matter what you do, you cannot balance everything? I can help! I am an LCSW who has decades of experiences working with children, teens, adults, families, and couples. When we meet, you will be able to talk about what is going on for you and how I can help. We will work together to come up with a plan on how to get you feeling better ASAP.
Do you feel like things are just too overwhelming? No matter what you do, you cannot balance everything? I can help! I am an LCSW who has decades of experiences working with children, teens, adults, families, and couples. When we meet, you will be able to talk about what is going on for you and how I can help. We will work together to come up with a plan on how to get you feeling better ASAP.
Suzanne LaBranche, LPC, LADC
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LPC, LADC, MS
Verified Verified
Naugatuck, CT 06770
My clients are generally seeking to make a change. Some know what they want to change and others may not be as clear first coming in the door. If you are tired of being stuck and you would like to move from surviving to thriving we can work together on finding more effective life skills and healthy ways of living. Struggling with addictions, anxiety, or depression? Let's get to work.. Are you are a parent of an adolescent? Frustrated about life with a teen? We can work together to improve behaviors, relationships and outcomes. Please email with any questions.
My clients are generally seeking to make a change. Some know what they want to change and others may not be as clear first coming in the door. If you are tired of being stuck and you would like to move from surviving to thriving we can work together on finding more effective life skills and healthy ways of living. Struggling with addictions, anxiety, or depression? Let's get to work.. Are you are a parent of an adolescent? Frustrated about life with a teen? We can work together to improve behaviors, relationships and outcomes. Please email with any questions.
Deborah L. Ellsworth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Naugatuck, CT 06770
At this time, I am not accepting new clients. I am only doing virtual appointments. I view the therapeutic process as us working together as a team to create the changes that you are working towards. During this time of the Covid-19 pandemic, we have increased daily stressors, increased fears, increased anxiety, and increased depression along with loss of employment, changes to employment, restrictions and limitations. If you are struggling with anxiety and/or depression, you are not alone. I am here to help.
At this time, I am not accepting new clients. I am only doing virtual appointments. I view the therapeutic process as us working together as a team to create the changes that you are working towards. During this time of the Covid-19 pandemic, we have increased daily stressors, increased fears, increased anxiety, and increased depression along with loss of employment, changes to employment, restrictions and limitations. If you are struggling with anxiety and/or depression, you are not alone. I am here to help.
Janet Lanci
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MOT, LPC, BCETS
Verified Verified
Naugatuck, CT 06770
I have worked in the Human Service field since 1983 and I became a licensed counselor in 2001. My goal is to provide an open, supportive, confidential environment so that my clients may address any issues that concern them and to help them take control of their destiny. I believe that as a therapist it is my job to help you discover your potential and the issues that are holding you back. I pride myself on having an old-fashioned, "homelike" atmosphere in my office. Life is stressful - your visit to your therapist shouldn't be.
I have worked in the Human Service field since 1983 and I became a licensed counselor in 2001. My goal is to provide an open, supportive, confidential environment so that my clients may address any issues that concern them and to help them take control of their destiny. I believe that as a therapist it is my job to help you discover your potential and the issues that are holding you back. I pride myself on having an old-fashioned, "homelike" atmosphere in my office. Life is stressful - your visit to your therapist shouldn't be.
Marjorie Betances-Cueva
Professional Counselor Associate, LPCA
Verified Verified
Naugatuck, CT 06770 (Online Only)
You may feel like life is full of uncertainties. You may be flooded with worries about the future, regrets about the past, and a constant stream of "what ifs" and "what have I done". Do you feel an ever present sense of unease, leaving you trapped in unproductive mental cycles?
You may feel like life is full of uncertainties. You may be flooded with worries about the future, regrets about the past, and a constant stream of "what ifs" and "what have I done". Do you feel an ever present sense of unease, leaving you trapped in unproductive mental cycles?
Yajahira Mendez-Johnson
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Naugatuck, CT 06770
I have multiple speciality areas including, abuse, addiction, codependency, trauma, behavioral need and co-occurring disorders. I utilize treatment modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma focused, solution focused brief therapy, DBT and motivational interviewing. In addition, I have also trained as a circle of security facilitator in both Spanish and English. My main focus is to utilize all my training and professional experience to provide you with safe opportunities to discover your strengths in a way that's personal and effective to you and your needs.
I have multiple speciality areas including, abuse, addiction, codependency, trauma, behavioral need and co-occurring disorders. I utilize treatment modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma focused, solution focused brief therapy, DBT and motivational interviewing. In addition, I have also trained as a circle of security facilitator in both Spanish and English. My main focus is to utilize all my training and professional experience to provide you with safe opportunities to discover your strengths in a way that's personal and effective to you and your needs.
Lauren DePietro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Naugatuck, CT 06770
I believe that everyone should have the opportunity to live their best life. I apply my experience and knowledge to help those with a desire to grow, adjust, change, and evolve into their best self. I have a Master’s degree in Human Services Counseling and am a Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor. I work with both adolescents and adults. I have significant experience working with those that suffer with substance misuse and addiction. I do not believe this disease is hopeless. I am dedicated to working with those who desire change and want to live a better life.
I believe that everyone should have the opportunity to live their best life. I apply my experience and knowledge to help those with a desire to grow, adjust, change, and evolve into their best self. I have a Master’s degree in Human Services Counseling and am a Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor. I work with both adolescents and adults. I have significant experience working with those that suffer with substance misuse and addiction. I do not believe this disease is hopeless. I am dedicated to working with those who desire change and want to live a better life.
Laura Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Naugatuck, CT 06770 (Online Only)
Accepting New Telehealth Clients. Are you feeling like it's time to talk to someone? If you have been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed and you think it's time for a change, you have come to the right place.
Accepting New Telehealth Clients. Are you feeling like it's time to talk to someone? If you have been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed and you think it's time for a change, you have come to the right place.
Michael Dutko
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LPC, LADC, MA
Verified Verified
Naugatuck, CT 06770
I have over 18 years of experience working with adults, adolescents, children, and families. I specialize in the assessment and treatment of Substance Abuse Disorders, Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders, ADHD, Behavoiral difficulties and emotional regulation. I am trained in a variety of different models including CBT/EMDR/DBT /CPT Person Centered Approaches, Prolonged Exposure Therapy and Tf-CBT.
I have over 18 years of experience working with adults, adolescents, children, and families. I specialize in the assessment and treatment of Substance Abuse Disorders, Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders, ADHD, Behavoiral difficulties and emotional regulation. I am trained in a variety of different models including CBT/EMDR/DBT /CPT Person Centered Approaches, Prolonged Exposure Therapy and Tf-CBT.
Compassion Coherence
Licensed Professional Counselor, LADC, LCSW, LPC, LMFT, PhD
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Naugatuck, CT 06770
Not accepting new clients
Not Accepting New Clients at this time. Life's journey often presents us with twists and turns, and at times, the challenges can feel overwhelming. We want to extend a warm invitation to you and your loved ones to embark on a journey of healing and growth together. At Breakers Counseling, we understand that mental and behavioral well-being is at the heart of living a fulfilling life. Our practice is dedicated to providing compassionate care for individuals aged 6 and above, with a focus on treating a wide range of specialties, we offer a safe haven for those seeking solace and transformation.
Not Accepting New Clients at this time. Life's journey often presents us with twists and turns, and at times, the challenges can feel overwhelming. We want to extend a warm invitation to you and your loved ones to embark on a journey of healing and growth together. At Breakers Counseling, we understand that mental and behavioral well-being is at the heart of living a fulfilling life. Our practice is dedicated to providing compassionate care for individuals aged 6 and above, with a focus on treating a wide range of specialties, we offer a safe haven for those seeking solace and transformation.
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Chronic Pain Therapists
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.