Chronic Pain Therapists in 11362
Gail Grace
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, BCD
Verified Verified
Douglaston, NY 11362
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome! It takes courage to reach out and find a therapist. Maybe you have an inner dialogue that is critical, have trouble initiating things and following through, are experiencing relationship struggles or are curious about why something keeps happening even though you mean to change. Sometimes the relationship between food and body is complicated and talking about it can help you to understand more fully. Loss of identity due to a change in job, parenthood, career, sexual identity or physical illness may make you need to explore new ways of interacting with yourself and those around you.
Welcome! It takes courage to reach out and find a therapist. Maybe you have an inner dialogue that is critical, have trouble initiating things and following through, are experiencing relationship struggles or are curious about why something keeps happening even though you mean to change. Sometimes the relationship between food and body is complicated and talking about it can help you to understand more fully. Loss of identity due to a change in job, parenthood, career, sexual identity or physical illness may make you need to explore new ways of interacting with yourself and those around you.
Wendy Paisner
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Douglaston, NY 11362
I have worked extensively with people who are coping from the pain of loss or personal trauma.
I help people understand how one's thoughts and feelings are connected and how self knowledge can alter behavior and mood. You can begin to redefine how you view yourself in the world by building an interpersonal, here-and-now relationship. Together, we will explore your history and your interpersonal dynamics to better understand your current concerns. Our work together will serve as the backbone for personal growth and it will help you navigate changes in your life.
I have worked extensively with people who are coping from the pain of loss or personal trauma.
I help people understand how one's thoughts and feelings are connected and how self knowledge can alter behavior and mood. You can begin to redefine how you view yourself in the world by building an interpersonal, here-and-now relationship. Together, we will explore your history and your interpersonal dynamics to better understand your current concerns. Our work together will serve as the backbone for personal growth and it will help you navigate changes in your life.
Anne Keyes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Douglaston, NY 11362 (Online Only)
I use cognitive, mindfulness, mindfulness, post traumatic growth, bereavement work, behavior and insight oriented therapy, to assist clients in enhancing their lives and fulfilling their long term dreams. I am trained in EMDR, Reiki and DBT. I am currently providing telehealth sessions.
I use cognitive, mindfulness, mindfulness, post traumatic growth, bereavement work, behavior and insight oriented therapy, to assist clients in enhancing their lives and fulfilling their long term dreams. I am trained in EMDR, Reiki and DBT. I am currently providing telehealth sessions.
Diane L. Haber
MS, RN, CS
Verified Verified
Douglaston, NY 11362
I believe in the potential of my clients to tap their own resources to resolve issues in their life. I consider myself a catalyst in this process. I also believe in the ongoing ability for one to self actualize regardless of age or life circumstances. I focus on individual strengths and utilize what the client presents to enact change. I use my medical knowledge to work with mind body issues that cause discomfort or dysfunction. I deal with current concerns, and teach new skills as needed.
I believe in the potential of my clients to tap their own resources to resolve issues in their life. I consider myself a catalyst in this process. I also believe in the ongoing ability for one to self actualize regardless of age or life circumstances. I focus on individual strengths and utilize what the client presents to enact change. I use my medical knowledge to work with mind body issues that cause discomfort or dysfunction. I deal with current concerns, and teach new skills as needed.
David Markowitz
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Little Neck, NY 11362
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years experience in the mental health field. I served on the faculty of the Mount Sinai School of Medicine for 12 years, and was the Director of Training of the medical school's Clinical Psychology Internship program, where I taught and supervised psychotherapy. Over the years, I have practiced a variety of therapy approaches, and have distilled down the methods that have been most effective. I strive to provide empathy and clear understanding, and bring focus to help clients understand and work through problematic patterns of thinking and feeling.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years experience in the mental health field. I served on the faculty of the Mount Sinai School of Medicine for 12 years, and was the Director of Training of the medical school's Clinical Psychology Internship program, where I taught and supervised psychotherapy. Over the years, I have practiced a variety of therapy approaches, and have distilled down the methods that have been most effective. I strive to provide empathy and clear understanding, and bring focus to help clients understand and work through problematic patterns of thinking and feeling.
Amy Roth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Little Neck, NY 11362 (Online Only)
I am a licensed Social Worker with 25 years of experience dedicated to helping children, teens and adults navigate their mental health challenges. My practice focuses on psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapy. allowing me to tailor my approach to meet the unique needs of each client. Throughout my career, I have developed a deep understanding of the complexities of mental health and the importance of a supportive therapeutic relationship. My goal is to create a safe and compassionate environment where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings, gain insight into their behaviors and develop effective coping strategies.
I am a licensed Social Worker with 25 years of experience dedicated to helping children, teens and adults navigate their mental health challenges. My practice focuses on psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapy. allowing me to tailor my approach to meet the unique needs of each client. Throughout my career, I have developed a deep understanding of the complexities of mental health and the importance of a supportive therapeutic relationship. My goal is to create a safe and compassionate environment where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings, gain insight into their behaviors and develop effective coping strategies.
Kathy Sionit
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Douglaston, NY 11362
I have several years of experience helping clients with an array of challenges. My clients are teenagers and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and drug and alcohol dependency and abuse.
I have several years of experience helping clients with an array of challenges. My clients are teenagers and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and drug and alcohol dependency and abuse.
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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.