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Tzipporah Gerson-Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, C-IAYT, RYT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30067
I believe that self-awareness is one of the core pillars that aid in the alleviation of suffering. The simplest of lifestyle changes can create immense improvements in the quality of one’s life. Establishing a safe and trusting relationship with a therapist, can relieve psychological and physical imbalances, as well as uncover the unhealthy habits, patterns, and behaviors that lead to symptoms of depression, anxiety, traumatic stress, and chronic pain. My practice focuses on the specific needs of women and girls throughout the lifespan.
I believe that self-awareness is one of the core pillars that aid in the alleviation of suffering. The simplest of lifestyle changes can create immense improvements in the quality of one’s life. Establishing a safe and trusting relationship with a therapist, can relieve psychological and physical imbalances, as well as uncover the unhealthy habits, patterns, and behaviors that lead to symptoms of depression, anxiety, traumatic stress, and chronic pain. My practice focuses on the specific needs of women and girls throughout the lifespan.
(470) 354-1613 View (470) 354-1613
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Attento Counseling Practice
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Marietta, GA 30067
*Request an Appointment Here https://attentocounseling.com/request-an-appointment/ *Attento Counseling is an outpatient behavioral health provider with 3 locations and over 60 licensed clinicians in the north Atlanta metro area (Marietta, Cumming, and Kennesaw). We also offer an affordable, accessible sliding-scale option for clients in need through our Mental Wellness & Emotional Learning program. Visit mwel.net for more information.
*Request an Appointment Here https://attentocounseling.com/request-an-appointment/ *Attento Counseling is an outpatient behavioral health provider with 3 locations and over 60 licensed clinicians in the north Atlanta metro area (Marietta, Cumming, and Kennesaw). We also offer an affordable, accessible sliding-scale option for clients in need through our Mental Wellness & Emotional Learning program. Visit mwel.net for more information.
(404) 383-6944 View (404) 383-6944
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D Dionne Bates
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30067
How are you feeling emotionally? I specialize in helping individuals identify, acknowledge, and develop understanding how their emotions show up in their interactions and discover who they TRULY are, accept and affirm their true selves, and make choices that lead to a more fulfilled, integrated, and intentional life. Sessions with me are typically relaxed and informal and I can help you develop goals to help clarify your situation, consider your options, and make decisions that are the best fit for you.
How are you feeling emotionally? I specialize in helping individuals identify, acknowledge, and develop understanding how their emotions show up in their interactions and discover who they TRULY are, accept and affirm their true selves, and make choices that lead to a more fulfilled, integrated, and intentional life. Sessions with me are typically relaxed and informal and I can help you develop goals to help clarify your situation, consider your options, and make decisions that are the best fit for you.
(912) 480-4672 View (912) 480-4672
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Edna Abney
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RYT, CCTP
Verified Verified
Marietta, GA 30067
Si sientes la necesidad de un cambio en tus relaciones o dentro de ti mismo, ahora es el momento. Mereces un espacio seguro para hablar. Imagine finding yourself at the crossroads of personal growth and relational exploration. If you're feeling the need for change in your relationships or within yourself, now is the time. In the dynamic tapestry of your life, you're navigating shifts in relationships—be it personal or professional. This journey isn't just about understanding those around you; it's about unraveling the layers within yourself. It's about the exploration of identity, purpose, and stories that shape your connections.
Si sientes la necesidad de un cambio en tus relaciones o dentro de ti mismo, ahora es el momento. Mereces un espacio seguro para hablar. Imagine finding yourself at the crossroads of personal growth and relational exploration. If you're feeling the need for change in your relationships or within yourself, now is the time. In the dynamic tapestry of your life, you're navigating shifts in relationships—be it personal or professional. This journey isn't just about understanding those around you; it's about unraveling the layers within yourself. It's about the exploration of identity, purpose, and stories that shape your connections.
(678) 679-0826 View (678) 679-0826
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.