Chronic Pain Therapists in 06488
FLOurishing Roots Therapy LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Southbury, CT 06488
I have experience with various mental health issues and substance use, chronic illness including cancer, chronic pain, and severe psychiatric disorders.
I am accepting new clients for daytime hours. If life's challenges are getting you down, I am here to help. Call today to schedule a consult or your first session. Let's start this journey forward. My goal is to assist you in getting to a state of flourishing and setting roots. Flourishing is "a state where people experience positive emotions, positive psychological functioning and positive social functioning, most of the time," living "within an optimal range of human functioning."
I have experience with various mental health issues and substance use, chronic illness including cancer, chronic pain, and severe psychiatric disorders.
I am accepting new clients for daytime hours. If life's challenges are getting you down, I am here to help. Call today to schedule a consult or your first session. Let's start this journey forward. My goal is to assist you in getting to a state of flourishing and setting roots. Flourishing is "a state where people experience positive emotions, positive psychological functioning and positive social functioning, most of the time," living "within an optimal range of human functioning."
Donna Christensen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Southbury, CT 06488
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.
Jeanne Rice
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Southbury, CT 06488
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.
May You Find Peace LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southbury, CT 06488
If you or your child are experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, chronic illness, self -esteem concerns, trauma, or are going through a big life or career change, you should know that there is hope for a better tomorrow. You might feel hesitant to seek out help and support for what you are experiencing, but when you do, know that you are taking a courageous first step towards getting to a better place and creating a more peaceful life. You might have been feeling symptoms for such a length of time, that you are unsure if things can get better. They can. You deserve to live the life you imagine for yourself or your child.
If you or your child are experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, chronic illness, self -esteem concerns, trauma, or are going through a big life or career change, you should know that there is hope for a better tomorrow. You might feel hesitant to seek out help and support for what you are experiencing, but when you do, know that you are taking a courageous first step towards getting to a better place and creating a more peaceful life. You might have been feeling symptoms for such a length of time, that you are unsure if things can get better. They can. You deserve to live the life you imagine for yourself or your child.
Deborah Siegel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
Southbury, CT 06488
You have taken the first step to explore accepting therapy and you should feel proud that you have decided to get help. This has been a very challenging time for us all. The issues which were troubling you: stress in your relationships with family and friends or life changes/separation, divorce, retirement, illness or loss may have intensified during the pandemic. The stressful time we are living through may also contribute to your suffering. Please consider working with me to feel better. I offer daytime, evening and week-end hours in person in the office and telehealth.
You have taken the first step to explore accepting therapy and you should feel proud that you have decided to get help. This has been a very challenging time for us all. The issues which were troubling you: stress in your relationships with family and friends or life changes/separation, divorce, retirement, illness or loss may have intensified during the pandemic. The stressful time we are living through may also contribute to your suffering. Please consider working with me to feel better. I offer daytime, evening and week-end hours in person in the office and telehealth.
Laura Manderino-Martins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Southbury, CT 06488
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.
Jennifer McHugh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southbury, CT 06488
Is past trauma something you think about often, that you find hard to talk about? It would be my honor to hold space for you to help you process all you have been through. I use a humanistic approach to assist clients to identify barriers to feeling fulfilled. We will work together to tailor a treatment plan that is adaptable to your needs based on past history, current symptoms, cultural beliefs, and mental and physical health. The same goals and strategies do not work for everyone, and I am here to help you identify what works best for you in order to heal.
Is past trauma something you think about often, that you find hard to talk about? It would be my honor to hold space for you to help you process all you have been through. I use a humanistic approach to assist clients to identify barriers to feeling fulfilled. We will work together to tailor a treatment plan that is adaptable to your needs based on past history, current symptoms, cultural beliefs, and mental and physical health. The same goals and strategies do not work for everyone, and I am here to help you identify what works best for you in order to heal.
Maureen Berube
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southbury, CT 06488
Would you like to improve your relationships? Your job? Or other life situations? I strive to help clients experience immediate relief from problems by shifting perspective and working on the development of new skills. Anxiety and depression are often the result of past trauma and EMDR therapy offers rapid and significant relief. Life transitions like a new relationship, loss, marriage, divorce or job change can be challenging and may require outside help. I provide an unconditionally accepting environment to help you explore solutions that lead to meaningful, long-term results.
Would you like to improve your relationships? Your job? Or other life situations? I strive to help clients experience immediate relief from problems by shifting perspective and working on the development of new skills. Anxiety and depression are often the result of past trauma and EMDR therapy offers rapid and significant relief. Life transitions like a new relationship, loss, marriage, divorce or job change can be challenging and may require outside help. I provide an unconditionally accepting environment to help you explore solutions that lead to meaningful, long-term results.
Lisa Hoffman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southbury, CT 06488
I believe, to heal, everyone needs and deserves a safe space to share their emotions and vulnerability, where they can create fearlessly and honestly without judgement. I believe mental wellness can be achieved by using creativity and expression to inspire, heal, and communicate your needs. As your therapist, it is my goal for you to feel safe to express your true self and who you desire to be. It would be my honor to help you get there, while celebrating progress and empowering you to create positive and healthy change in your life. I have vast experience working with adolescents, teens, and young adults.
I believe, to heal, everyone needs and deserves a safe space to share their emotions and vulnerability, where they can create fearlessly and honestly without judgement. I believe mental wellness can be achieved by using creativity and expression to inspire, heal, and communicate your needs. As your therapist, it is my goal for you to feel safe to express your true self and who you desire to be. It would be my honor to help you get there, while celebrating progress and empowering you to create positive and healthy change in your life. I have vast experience working with adolescents, teens, and young adults.
Nancy F Sharp
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CHT, LFYP, IAYT
Verified Verified
Southbury, CT 06488 (Online Only)
My mission is to help people live a life of healthy congruity, to experience a sense of forward movement and clear direction-physically, financially, professionally, emotionally, relationally. I help my clients bring forth the energy and focus to dramatically change their lives so they enjoy greater health, happiness and wholeness. I've worked with many busy people who were exhausted, miserable, tapped out, feeling out of balance, stressed and worried. As a Licensed Psychotherapist, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, Certified LifeForce Yoga Practitioner and Holistic Coach I use an integrated holistic approach to personal growth and renewal.
My mission is to help people live a life of healthy congruity, to experience a sense of forward movement and clear direction-physically, financially, professionally, emotionally, relationally. I help my clients bring forth the energy and focus to dramatically change their lives so they enjoy greater health, happiness and wholeness. I've worked with many busy people who were exhausted, miserable, tapped out, feeling out of balance, stressed and worried. As a Licensed Psychotherapist, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, Certified LifeForce Yoga Practitioner and Holistic Coach I use an integrated holistic approach to personal growth and renewal.
Devynn Shook
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southbury, CT 06488
Do you or your child find yourselves caught up in a constant cycle of anxiety and worry?You might feel that it looks like you have it together on the outside, but inside you're just holding it together. This constant worry can make you feel restless, irritable or hopeless. Together, in a supportive environment, we can work to focus on your strengths and make small changes that will go a long way. If your goal is to feel confident and productive again, no matter your age or life circumstances, we can create a treatment plan together to get there.
Do you or your child find yourselves caught up in a constant cycle of anxiety and worry?You might feel that it looks like you have it together on the outside, but inside you're just holding it together. This constant worry can make you feel restless, irritable or hopeless. Together, in a supportive environment, we can work to focus on your strengths and make small changes that will go a long way. If your goal is to feel confident and productive again, no matter your age or life circumstances, we can create a treatment plan together to get there.
Wayne Cina
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Southbury, CT 06488
My approach to providing therapy is guided by the person that is receiving the service. Every persons situation and need is different, therefore I believe various approaches are needed to address life's problems. I was led to work in this field at the start in dealing with my own life's concerns. I have and continue to work on myself as a person, so that I can be the best person I can be. This in return becomes a gift that my clients can receive in return. We can only take our clients as far as we have gone. In my practice I hold space for the four basic realms of the human journey - Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, Spiritual.
My approach to providing therapy is guided by the person that is receiving the service. Every persons situation and need is different, therefore I believe various approaches are needed to address life's problems. I was led to work in this field at the start in dealing with my own life's concerns. I have and continue to work on myself as a person, so that I can be the best person I can be. This in return becomes a gift that my clients can receive in return. We can only take our clients as far as we have gone. In my practice I hold space for the four basic realms of the human journey - Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, Spiritual.
Hypnosis, Life Coach, NLP & EFT, Emotion Code
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southbury, CT 06488
I am offering a one on one session to help you reach your goals through: Hypnotherapy, EFT, NLP and Emotion Code. Release stress, anxiety, phobias, low self esteem, weight, stop smoking, negative belief systems, negative thought patterns, poor study habits, nervousness, submissive behavior, sleep issues, pre & post surgery, emotional difficulties and much more. Change your mind and change your life. The key to success is to change the programming that is embedded in your subconscious mind. Gain confidence and motivation, increase your happiness, increase your focus, perform your best, improve your health, get rid of bad habits, enhance your life.
I am offering a one on one session to help you reach your goals through: Hypnotherapy, EFT, NLP and Emotion Code. Release stress, anxiety, phobias, low self esteem, weight, stop smoking, negative belief systems, negative thought patterns, poor study habits, nervousness, submissive behavior, sleep issues, pre & post surgery, emotional difficulties and much more. Change your mind and change your life. The key to success is to change the programming that is embedded in your subconscious mind. Gain confidence and motivation, increase your happiness, increase your focus, perform your best, improve your health, get rid of bad habits, enhance your life.
Wolf Spirit Wellness and Counseling Center, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Southbury, CT 06488
Wolf Spirit Wellness is dedicated to assisting its clients in becoming the best version of themselves through patience, compassion, acceptance and love. We utilize both a therapeutic and energetic alliance to guide our clients toward an understanding of the issues at hand and to help them heal the past and present which then provides a brighter future. Whatever the issue we are ready and able to help you move forward. In addition, we are now offering our in home therapy program called Therapy in Motion where our clinicians can provide evidence based treatment customized to meet the client where they are most comfortable...at home.
Wolf Spirit Wellness is dedicated to assisting its clients in becoming the best version of themselves through patience, compassion, acceptance and love. We utilize both a therapeutic and energetic alliance to guide our clients toward an understanding of the issues at hand and to help them heal the past and present which then provides a brighter future. Whatever the issue we are ready and able to help you move forward. In addition, we are now offering our in home therapy program called Therapy in Motion where our clinicians can provide evidence based treatment customized to meet the client where they are most comfortable...at home.
Kitty Bhide
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LADC
Verified Verified
Southbury, CT 06488
Have you ever asked yourself, 'Why do I seem to continually choose the same type of life partner, especially when I know that it didn't work out the last time? I know I didn't intentionally set out to, so why does it seem to happen again and again?' There is an answer to this question and it lies within you. Looking at your values and beliefs will provide insight, and the result can be very rewarding. If you would like to take a look at yourself, do call me. I can provide a reflection.
Have you ever asked yourself, 'Why do I seem to continually choose the same type of life partner, especially when I know that it didn't work out the last time? I know I didn't intentionally set out to, so why does it seem to happen again and again?' There is an answer to this question and it lies within you. Looking at your values and beliefs will provide insight, and the result can be very rewarding. If you would like to take a look at yourself, do call me. I can provide a reflection.
Dr. Larry Jennings
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Southbury, CT 06488
When I first meet clients, I encourage them to be fascinated by the way their mind works. An ideal component of a successful therapy is when clients become curious about themselves, which allows them to gain insight into their problems. I personally believe, based on my research and experience, that what the human mind concentrates on has an influence on what happens in one's life. By watching the patterns of our thoughts we can modify and redirect them, with the goal of making healthier and more life-affirming decisions. The human mind has evolved to focus on problems and to anticipate more of them in the future.
When I first meet clients, I encourage them to be fascinated by the way their mind works. An ideal component of a successful therapy is when clients become curious about themselves, which allows them to gain insight into their problems. I personally believe, based on my research and experience, that what the human mind concentrates on has an influence on what happens in one's life. By watching the patterns of our thoughts we can modify and redirect them, with the goal of making healthier and more life-affirming decisions. The human mind has evolved to focus on problems and to anticipate more of them in the future.
Laura M. Davi
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Southbury, CT 06488
Not accepting new clients
Personal growth is something we all strive for, but sometimes we can find ourselves stuck. So often, we lose sight of the positives and our strengths... and I can really relate to this personally. I'm a compassionate, open-minded listener and witness to your story. As a counselor, I believe that we all have the potential for becoming our best selves. I'll help you identify the change you wish for, offer tools and guide you to new pathways, and lend you the support you need, as you work to achieve your goals.
Personal growth is something we all strive for, but sometimes we can find ourselves stuck. So often, we lose sight of the positives and our strengths... and I can really relate to this personally. I'm a compassionate, open-minded listener and witness to your story. As a counselor, I believe that we all have the potential for becoming our best selves. I'll help you identify the change you wish for, offer tools and guide you to new pathways, and lend you the support you need, as you work to achieve your goals.
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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.