Chronic Pain Therapists in 01930

Photo of Lakshmi Linda Sirois, Counselor in 01930, MA
Lakshmi Linda Sirois
Counselor, LMHC, BC-DMT, KRIC
Verified Verified
Gloucester, MA 01930
Are you stressed by life, overwhelming feelings, illness, relationships, and/or lack of connection to others/Self/God? I meet you as you are, with presence, compassion, and hope. I help shine a light of awareness onto patterns you no longer want. I help you befriend your shadow - the parts of yourself you don't yet accept. I join with you in a therapeutic relationship to increase connection and acceptance. I work with my clients to find the light at the end of the tunnel by creating new patterns and a more fulfilling, authentic, empowered and present life.
Are you stressed by life, overwhelming feelings, illness, relationships, and/or lack of connection to others/Self/God? I meet you as you are, with presence, compassion, and hope. I help shine a light of awareness onto patterns you no longer want. I help you befriend your shadow - the parts of yourself you don't yet accept. I join with you in a therapeutic relationship to increase connection and acceptance. I work with my clients to find the light at the end of the tunnel by creating new patterns and a more fulfilling, authentic, empowered and present life.
(978) 903-3071 View (978) 903-3071
Photo of George Beilin, Psychologist in 01930, MA
George Beilin
Psychologist, EdD
Verified Verified
Gloucester, MA 01930
I am a seasoned, licensed psychologist who specializes in the treatment of people experiencing life/career stress, chronic pain, substance abuse, anxiety and/or depression. I treat adults, couples and families. I was the Chief Psychologist for the Lahey Pain Management Center in Danvers, Mass for 5 years and led a free chronic pain support group at Lahey- Beverly Hospital for 7 year.s I have written 2 books (one second edition), have had an American Psychological Association certificate for treating people with mixed substance use/abuse-dependence and am on the allied health courtesy staff at BI-Lahey-Beverly Hospital.
I am a seasoned, licensed psychologist who specializes in the treatment of people experiencing life/career stress, chronic pain, substance abuse, anxiety and/or depression. I treat adults, couples and families. I was the Chief Psychologist for the Lahey Pain Management Center in Danvers, Mass for 5 years and led a free chronic pain support group at Lahey- Beverly Hospital for 7 year.s I have written 2 books (one second edition), have had an American Psychological Association certificate for treating people with mixed substance use/abuse-dependence and am on the allied health courtesy staff at BI-Lahey-Beverly Hospital.
(978) 910-0154 View (978) 910-0154
Photo of Christine Anne Routhier, Counselor in 01930, MA
Christine Anne Routhier
Counselor, LMHC, MT-BC
Verified Verified
Gloucester, MA 01930
The decision to seek counseling can often bring up a lot of anxiety, but I believe it can also be the beginning of a positive, productive, and transforming experience. I am committed to creating a safe and trusting relationship with my clients so that they may feel supported and heard. I work with people who come with a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, young adult issues, grief and loss, and difficult childhood memories. By connecting with their inner resources, my clients carry the benefits of our work together into their daily lives, ensuring meaningful change.
The decision to seek counseling can often bring up a lot of anxiety, but I believe it can also be the beginning of a positive, productive, and transforming experience. I am committed to creating a safe and trusting relationship with my clients so that they may feel supported and heard. I work with people who come with a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, young adult issues, grief and loss, and difficult childhood memories. By connecting with their inner resources, my clients carry the benefits of our work together into their daily lives, ensuring meaningful change.
(978) 377-8003 View (978) 377-8003
Photo of Kathy Eckles, Pre-Licensed Professional in 01930, MA
Kathy Eckles
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Gloucester, MA 01930  (Online Only)
Do you want to live with more presence and awareness? Be more in touch with your heart and the Life Force you know exists, but have somehow lost touch with? Want to solve what's causing the same repeating patterns of difficulty you are having - physical, emotional, mental or spiritual - so you can live your best life, and share your gifts? I'm a highly intuitive, holistic psychotherapist and leadership coach. My first career was as a VP in the retail industry, and I have 30+ yrs experience in energy healing, channeling, past life therapy, the Enneagram, archetypal & spiritual psychology.
Do you want to live with more presence and awareness? Be more in touch with your heart and the Life Force you know exists, but have somehow lost touch with? Want to solve what's causing the same repeating patterns of difficulty you are having - physical, emotional, mental or spiritual - so you can live your best life, and share your gifts? I'm a highly intuitive, holistic psychotherapist and leadership coach. My first career was as a VP in the retail industry, and I have 30+ yrs experience in energy healing, channeling, past life therapy, the Enneagram, archetypal & spiritual psychology.
(978) 381-1243 View (978) 381-1243
Photo of Ifemide S Ayo, Mental Health Counselor in 01930, MA
Ifemide S Ayo
Mental Health Counselor, MEd, LMHC
Verified Verified
Gloucester, MA 01930  (Online Only)
I'd like to help you explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in order to cultivate a healthier version of yourself. Which includes, but is not limited to identifying emotions, triggers, and coping skills. Helping you understand what you're going through in order to make necessary change. Learning your personal patterns and behaviors to improving quality of life. (Telehealth Only)
I'd like to help you explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in order to cultivate a healthier version of yourself. Which includes, but is not limited to identifying emotions, triggers, and coping skills. Helping you understand what you're going through in order to make necessary change. Learning your personal patterns and behaviors to improving quality of life. (Telehealth Only)
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Photo of Joan Selby, Psychologist in 01930, MA
Joan Selby
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Gloucester, MA 01930
Life is challenging and not easy. Everyone can use support when things are not going well. I am a practical and engaging therapist with years of experience in wide range of issues. I will do my best to help you learn about yourself and what you can do to improve your life situation.
Life is challenging and not easy. Everyone can use support when things are not going well. I am a practical and engaging therapist with years of experience in wide range of issues. I will do my best to help you learn about yourself and what you can do to improve your life situation.
(978) 307-0332 View (978) 307-0332
Photo of Thomas A. Peltz, Counselor in 01930, MA
Thomas A. Peltz
Counselor, LMHC, LADC, CAS, MEd
Verified Verified
Gloucester, MA 01930  (Online Only)
Alcohol and drug treatment, mental health, grief or stress reduction, and spiritual issues are all areas that I would be glad to help you with. I work with adult men and women, and have worked in this field since 1973. Please see my web site at: www.tompeltz.com
Alcohol and drug treatment, mental health, grief or stress reduction, and spiritual issues are all areas that I would be glad to help you with. I work with adult men and women, and have worked in this field since 1973. Please see my web site at: www.tompeltz.com
(978) 927-6763 View (978) 927-6763
Photo of Lauren Columbare, Counselor in 01930, MA
Lauren Columbare
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Gloucester, MA 01930
I work with adults on a wide array of issues, including substance use, trauma, PTSD, depression and anxiety, chronic stress, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Another area of focus is supporting and working with current or former athletes to navigate challenges such as injury and rehab, grief and loss, performance issues, and career and life transitions.
I work with adults on a wide array of issues, including substance use, trauma, PTSD, depression and anxiety, chronic stress, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Another area of focus is supporting and working with current or former athletes to navigate challenges such as injury and rehab, grief and loss, performance issues, and career and life transitions.
(978) 965-3328 View (978) 965-3328
Photo of Erica Sarro, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in 01930, MA
Erica Sarro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Gloucester, MA 01930  (Online Only)
Welcome! I enjoy helping others that are struggling with life's stressors, anxiety, depression and ADHD. I am well versed in raising children with mental, behavioral and ASD challenges, along with helping others navigate systems of care. I enjoy partnering with individuals working through transitions in their lives, whether it's changing jobs, working on a marriage, leaving a domestic violence situation, advocating for services for children, or trying to just make it through the day. Feel free to reach out and I look forward to working with you! I am telehealth only and can see anyone in Massachusetts. You are not alone,
Welcome! I enjoy helping others that are struggling with life's stressors, anxiety, depression and ADHD. I am well versed in raising children with mental, behavioral and ASD challenges, along with helping others navigate systems of care. I enjoy partnering with individuals working through transitions in their lives, whether it's changing jobs, working on a marriage, leaving a domestic violence situation, advocating for services for children, or trying to just make it through the day. Feel free to reach out and I look forward to working with you! I am telehealth only and can see anyone in Massachusetts. You are not alone,
(978) 541-6659 View (978) 541-6659
Photo of Mary Ellen (Ellen) McCurley, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in 01930, MA
Mary Ellen (Ellen) McCurley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MPH, LICSW, MA, LCSW ME
Verified Verified
Gloucester, MA 01930
Waitlist for new clients
(978) 295-2663 View (978) 295-2663
Photo of Winston Trefry, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in 01930, MA
Winston Trefry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gloucester, MA 01930
Not accepting new clients
I've been in Practice for 20 plus years. My focus is on the persons mind, body, and spirit, helping the entire person. I treat everyone as an individual tailoring treatment to the persons specific unique needs. I aim to provide a warm, safe, private, confidential environment where people are free to express themselves. Specializing in adults, adolescence, and families helping them work through sadness, anger, life transitions, fears, negative thoughts, difficult childhoods that impact the present, hard relationships, finding meaning, spiritual formations, loss and grief, unwanted behaviors and reconnecting to who and what you love.
I've been in Practice for 20 plus years. My focus is on the persons mind, body, and spirit, helping the entire person. I treat everyone as an individual tailoring treatment to the persons specific unique needs. I aim to provide a warm, safe, private, confidential environment where people are free to express themselves. Specializing in adults, adolescence, and families helping them work through sadness, anger, life transitions, fears, negative thoughts, difficult childhoods that impact the present, hard relationships, finding meaning, spiritual formations, loss and grief, unwanted behaviors and reconnecting to who and what you love.
(978) 525-7508 View (978) 525-7508
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.