Chronic Pain Therapists in 11754
Danielle Eisenberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CASAC-T, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kings Park, NY 11754 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am eager to help you build a deeper connection with yourself, empower yourself, and love yourself so you can live your most fulfilling life. My style is interpersonal, strengths based, and ego supportive. In our sessions, you can expect that I will be attuned, supportive, empathetic, and non-judgmental. We will work collaboratively, as no one knows you better than yourself! Life can be filled with so much stress, and so many obstacles, it can be overwhelming. I am here to help. In our work together we can look at the dynamics at play in your life to help you gain insight and help you be more equipped to tackle life challenges.
I am eager to help you build a deeper connection with yourself, empower yourself, and love yourself so you can live your most fulfilling life. My style is interpersonal, strengths based, and ego supportive. In our sessions, you can expect that I will be attuned, supportive, empathetic, and non-judgmental. We will work collaboratively, as no one knows you better than yourself! Life can be filled with so much stress, and so many obstacles, it can be overwhelming. I am here to help. In our work together we can look at the dynamics at play in your life to help you gain insight and help you be more equipped to tackle life challenges.
Megan Rocker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
Kings Park, NY 11754 (Online Only)
Life takes unexpected turns and it's hard to know which way to go. Therapy can provide a fresh perspective or it can help you discover a new narrative. With a focus on healing from past experiences, increasing body and mind connection, developing new coping skills, building resilience and cultivating acceptance. Sometimes the Universe can be repetitious when it is time to learn a new way of being. I view therapy as a collaborative and empowering process.
Life takes unexpected turns and it's hard to know which way to go. Therapy can provide a fresh perspective or it can help you discover a new narrative. With a focus on healing from past experiences, increasing body and mind connection, developing new coping skills, building resilience and cultivating acceptance. Sometimes the Universe can be repetitious when it is time to learn a new way of being. I view therapy as a collaborative and empowering process.
Valerie Gelo
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kings Park, NY 11754
Waitlist for new clients
Asking for help can be difficult, especially with the mental health stigma that surrounds us. The reality is that everyone is subjected to the unpredictable stressors of life, and it's normal to feel the weight of that. Whether you are mandated or voluntarily seeking assistance, I will be here for you every step of the way. My approach to treatment is non-judgmental and empathetic, as everyone deserves a chance to be the best version of themselves no matter what their history entails. It is my belief that people are not defined by a single moment or period in their life. What matters is here and now, so let's make positive changes!
Asking for help can be difficult, especially with the mental health stigma that surrounds us. The reality is that everyone is subjected to the unpredictable stressors of life, and it's normal to feel the weight of that. Whether you are mandated or voluntarily seeking assistance, I will be here for you every step of the way. My approach to treatment is non-judgmental and empathetic, as everyone deserves a chance to be the best version of themselves no matter what their history entails. It is my belief that people are not defined by a single moment or period in their life. What matters is here and now, so let's make positive changes!
Janet Solomon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Kings Park, NY 11754 (Online Only)
Hello! My name is Janet Solomon, and I am a licensed certified social worker ( LCSW). I have been in the mental health field for the past 25 years and I love what I do, helping others to live the best life to the fullest capacity. I work with folks 18 years and up. I see everyone as a human being first and the unique differences that make us who we are.
Hello! My name is Janet Solomon, and I am a licensed certified social worker ( LCSW). I have been in the mental health field for the past 25 years and I love what I do, helping others to live the best life to the fullest capacity. I work with folks 18 years and up. I see everyone as a human being first and the unique differences that make us who we are.
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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.