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Aven Lugh Armstrong-Sutton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, MSW, PhD(c), ASW, RSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 95857
I have an extensive experience of 15 years in providing psychotherapy and counseling services to individuals of all ages, from childhood to older adulthood. If you or someone you know is struggling with chronic anxiety, persistent depression, past traumas, life transitions, feelings of disconnection, substance abuse, or an unrelenting inner critic, please contact me. I can assist you in increasing your confidence, resolving emotional pain, gaining personal insight, and creating a fulfilling life worth living. Don't let these issues hold you back - take charge of your life today.
I have an extensive experience of 15 years in providing psychotherapy and counseling services to individuals of all ages, from childhood to older adulthood. If you or someone you know is struggling with chronic anxiety, persistent depression, past traumas, life transitions, feelings of disconnection, substance abuse, or an unrelenting inner critic, please contact me. I can assist you in increasing your confidence, resolving emotional pain, gaining personal insight, and creating a fulfilling life worth living. Don't let these issues hold you back - take charge of your life today.
(530) 531-8908 View (530) 531-8908
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Andrew R Smith
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 95816
In our lives we experience painful feelings, and at times we may feel off-balance and lost. You may find that this is a time of more acute emotional suffering and that your existing coping strategies are not holding you. I offer compassionate support and tools to help you identify both immediate and sustaining antidotes to your current struggle. I use a holistic approach to helping my clients, which may include a combination of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Buddhist-oriented psychology and mindfulness approaches, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, emotion regulation, motivational interviewing, and communication skills training.
In our lives we experience painful feelings, and at times we may feel off-balance and lost. You may find that this is a time of more acute emotional suffering and that your existing coping strategies are not holding you. I offer compassionate support and tools to help you identify both immediate and sustaining antidotes to your current struggle. I use a holistic approach to helping my clients, which may include a combination of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Buddhist-oriented psychology and mindfulness approaches, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, emotion regulation, motivational interviewing, and communication skills training.
(916) 302-4205 View (916) 302-4205
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Shannon Nisley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LPCC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 95811  (Online Only)
I provide virtual individual therapy to adult (18+) women and enby folks of all backgrounds, orientations, expressions, and relationship/family dynamics - no topic is off limits. I aim to cultivate a compassionate and empowering space for you to explore and heal, believing laughter, joy, and creativity to be an integral part of that process. No judgement, no shame, no “fixing”, no BS.
I provide virtual individual therapy to adult (18+) women and enby folks of all backgrounds, orientations, expressions, and relationship/family dynamics - no topic is off limits. I aim to cultivate a compassionate and empowering space for you to explore and heal, believing laughter, joy, and creativity to be an integral part of that process. No judgement, no shame, no “fixing”, no BS.
(530) 853-3335 View (530) 853-3335
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Jason Briggs
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, BSW, MHRS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 95816
What do you want? What are you doing to get it? Is it working, and if not, what can you do differently? Your personal goals for therapy, once defined, will be at the heart of our work together. I'll support you in applying your strengths, deepening your sense of connection to yourself and those you love, and finding healthy ways to relate to negative thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Suffering is part of the human condition, but together, we can learn to respond to it skillfully. Slowing down, healing and integrating life experiences will be our focus!
What do you want? What are you doing to get it? Is it working, and if not, what can you do differently? Your personal goals for therapy, once defined, will be at the heart of our work together. I'll support you in applying your strengths, deepening your sense of connection to yourself and those you love, and finding healthy ways to relate to negative thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Suffering is part of the human condition, but together, we can learn to respond to it skillfully. Slowing down, healing and integrating life experiences will be our focus!
(530) 723-1579 View (530) 723-1579
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Adam Sisson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 95816
Hello and welcome! It takes courage to reach out for help. Congratulate yourself, searching this site is a win! I am a good fit for someone who is working through trauma and the symptoms of trauma: depression, anxiety, detachment from self and others, and addiction. I focus on creating deeper and more meaningful relationships with yourself, your loved ones, and the world around you. I believe we are always on a journey to create a meaningful story for our lives, and I believe our need for healthy and meaningful relationships is core to the human experience.
Hello and welcome! It takes courage to reach out for help. Congratulate yourself, searching this site is a win! I am a good fit for someone who is working through trauma and the symptoms of trauma: depression, anxiety, detachment from self and others, and addiction. I focus on creating deeper and more meaningful relationships with yourself, your loved ones, and the world around you. I believe we are always on a journey to create a meaningful story for our lives, and I believe our need for healthy and meaningful relationships is core to the human experience.
(530) 290-8422 View (530) 290-8422
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Counseling Col:lab
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 95816
At Counseling Col:lab, we've reimagined therapy as a collaborative journey toward holistic healing. Since 2018, our diverse group of therapists has united to provide inclusive and culturally responsive counseling in Sacramento and online in California. We offer innovative mental health treatment that honors the unique identities of our clients and aim to cultivate therapeutic relationships that provide safety for our clients to grow, flourish & thrive. Through our strengths-based, de-stigmatizing approach tailored to each client's goals, we strive to make a positive impact on interpersonal, work, school, and community realtionships.
At Counseling Col:lab, we've reimagined therapy as a collaborative journey toward holistic healing. Since 2018, our diverse group of therapists has united to provide inclusive and culturally responsive counseling in Sacramento and online in California. We offer innovative mental health treatment that honors the unique identities of our clients and aim to cultivate therapeutic relationships that provide safety for our clients to grow, flourish & thrive. Through our strengths-based, de-stigmatizing approach tailored to each client's goals, we strive to make a positive impact on interpersonal, work, school, and community realtionships.
(916) 512-1897 View (916) 512-1897
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Brave Passages Affirming Therapy
Psychologist, EdD, MT-BC
Verified Verified
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 95816
I’m Dr. Kate Bautch (she/they), a licensed clinical psychologist and trail guide for people whose identities and experiences fall outside of the status quo (queer, neurodiverse, chronically ill/disabled and their families, ethically non-monogamous) and who need support navigating a path that is not the well-traveled trail of societal norms. Here you do not have to worry about educating someone on your experience, and the focus can be entirely on you and the support you need.
I’m Dr. Kate Bautch (she/they), a licensed clinical psychologist and trail guide for people whose identities and experiences fall outside of the status quo (queer, neurodiverse, chronically ill/disabled and their families, ethically non-monogamous) and who need support navigating a path that is not the well-traveled trail of societal norms. Here you do not have to worry about educating someone on your experience, and the focus can be entirely on you and the support you need.
(916) 756-9198 View (916) 756-9198
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Jesse Wade
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 95811
My training would be defined as "Cognitive Behavioral Therapy" but I engage in general therapy. This means that I will work with my clients to meet them where they are and use tools, interventions and approaches that respect their person and strives to align with who they are. I am here for the client and make it a point to engage on a humanistic level. I am not a therapist who sits in a chair and asks "how does that make you feel?" I am a therapist who wants to actively help you identify your goal(s) and come up with a plan for you to reach them. I will not waste your time and I am invested as much as you are.
My training would be defined as "Cognitive Behavioral Therapy" but I engage in general therapy. This means that I will work with my clients to meet them where they are and use tools, interventions and approaches that respect their person and strives to align with who they are. I am here for the client and make it a point to engage on a humanistic level. I am not a therapist who sits in a chair and asks "how does that make you feel?" I am a therapist who wants to actively help you identify your goal(s) and come up with a plan for you to reach them. I will not waste your time and I am invested as much as you are.
(916) 507-0392 View (916) 507-0392
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Ethan Isaac Bregman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 95811
My practice focuses on general counseling, psychotherapy and sport psychology. I work collaboratively addressing personal needs through multiple techniques essential to achieving relief, personal growth and overall wellbeing. I work with athletes and sport participants regardless of ability or level of participation, as what they have in common is that sport is important to them, it enhances their life and are committed to being the best they can be. I assist athletes, coaches, and family members in addressing psychological factors that impact participation and performance in sport. Licensed in both California and Oregon.
My practice focuses on general counseling, psychotherapy and sport psychology. I work collaboratively addressing personal needs through multiple techniques essential to achieving relief, personal growth and overall wellbeing. I work with athletes and sport participants regardless of ability or level of participation, as what they have in common is that sport is important to them, it enhances their life and are committed to being the best they can be. I assist athletes, coaches, and family members in addressing psychological factors that impact participation and performance in sport. Licensed in both California and Oregon.
(916) 409-6758 View (916) 409-6758
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Sage Anxiety Treatment Program, Robin Kirk MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 95811
I specialize in the treatment of all anxiety-related disorders, including OCD, Social Anxiety, and Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake. After developing a treatment protocol at the Intensive Program level that was the first in the nation to integrate mindfulness-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ("ACT") with Exposure Therapy in the treatment of OCD, I am continuing that work in private practice. My focus is on helping people respond differently to the physical sensations of anxiety, get some space from "sticky" thoughts, and to return to the present moment.
I specialize in the treatment of all anxiety-related disorders, including OCD, Social Anxiety, and Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake. After developing a treatment protocol at the Intensive Program level that was the first in the nation to integrate mindfulness-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ("ACT") with Exposure Therapy in the treatment of OCD, I am continuing that work in private practice. My focus is on helping people respond differently to the physical sensations of anxiety, get some space from "sticky" thoughts, and to return to the present moment.
(916) 507-0830 View (916) 507-0830
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Couples Resource Collective Counseling Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 95816
You deserve a happy and successful relationship. Learn to how to repair personal or relationship issues caused by mental health ailments, communication, trust/infidelity, sex, addiction, parenting differences, past trauma (sexual, physical, emotional), and finances. Discover how to create and maintain mutual understanding and respect. Love like you matter. Our diverse staff believe in affirmative and equitable approaches that support clients, regardless to composition, beliefs, or practices. Call us to learn how we can help, or visit our parent company's website for more information: www.sacramentocouples.org. HABLA ESPAÑOL.
You deserve a happy and successful relationship. Learn to how to repair personal or relationship issues caused by mental health ailments, communication, trust/infidelity, sex, addiction, parenting differences, past trauma (sexual, physical, emotional), and finances. Discover how to create and maintain mutual understanding and respect. Love like you matter. Our diverse staff believe in affirmative and equitable approaches that support clients, regardless to composition, beliefs, or practices. Call us to learn how we can help, or visit our parent company's website for more information: www.sacramentocouples.org. HABLA ESPAÑOL.
(916) 621-5894 View (916) 621-5894
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Madison Ale Gomez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 95816
Hi there, I am currently booking for March & April of 2024, please email using the link or text (916) 884-3812. My goal is to create safety in vulnerability, inner acceptance & understanding. I work from an emotionally & trauma focused perspective. I assist clients in understanding current conflict while exploring your past trauma. Much of the work is through the battling the unconscious questions & creating inner awareness. My client's work becomes possible by disabling self-sabotaging situations, defensiveness, childhood wounds & trauma. My wish is for you to create a positive self image. In doing so, the work allows for you
Hi there, I am currently booking for March & April of 2024, please email using the link or text (916) 884-3812. My goal is to create safety in vulnerability, inner acceptance & understanding. I work from an emotionally & trauma focused perspective. I assist clients in understanding current conflict while exploring your past trauma. Much of the work is through the battling the unconscious questions & creating inner awareness. My client's work becomes possible by disabling self-sabotaging situations, defensiveness, childhood wounds & trauma. My wish is for you to create a positive self image. In doing so, the work allows for you
(916) 414-9406 View (916) 414-9406
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Marla McMahon
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 95816
Are you struggling with anxiety, self doubt, depression, or stress? Are you dealing with past trauma that continues to affect your day to day? As an experienced holistic psychologist, I’ve helped hundreds of clients from teens to adults in dealing with anxiety, stress, trauma, loneliness, depression, grief and relationship issues. As a meditation/yoga teacher, I blend psychology with various mind-body therapies to assist clients in gaining holistic tools for managing the tough times. Treatment typically begins with traditional psychotherapy but can also include mind body therapies (meditation & breathwork & brainspotting.
Are you struggling with anxiety, self doubt, depression, or stress? Are you dealing with past trauma that continues to affect your day to day? As an experienced holistic psychologist, I’ve helped hundreds of clients from teens to adults in dealing with anxiety, stress, trauma, loneliness, depression, grief and relationship issues. As a meditation/yoga teacher, I blend psychology with various mind-body therapies to assist clients in gaining holistic tools for managing the tough times. Treatment typically begins with traditional psychotherapy but can also include mind body therapies (meditation & breathwork & brainspotting.
(916) 544-4245 View (916) 544-4245
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Pam Fenenbock
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, LMFT , NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 94204  (Online Only)
Are you feeling challenged? Are you experiencing insomnia, sadness, anxiety, loss, relationship issues? It may be helpful to talk to an empathetic professional trained to help you develop new perspectives, feel relief and make changes. I have over 20 years experience helping clients and provide a confidential, supportive environment for doing so. I work with adults who are dealing with stress, grief, anxiety, depression, codependency, and are facing or wanting to make life changes.
Are you feeling challenged? Are you experiencing insomnia, sadness, anxiety, loss, relationship issues? It may be helpful to talk to an empathetic professional trained to help you develop new perspectives, feel relief and make changes. I have over 20 years experience helping clients and provide a confidential, supportive environment for doing so. I work with adults who are dealing with stress, grief, anxiety, depression, codependency, and are facing or wanting to make life changes.
(925) 308-5922 View (925) 308-5922
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Charise Spencer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 95814
You want to live the life you imagined for yourself; however, you find that self-criticism, painful past experiences, & negative feedback from others are taking up most of the space in your head. Your mental & physical energy are drained, leaving you feeling stuck and unmotivated. Your joy & hope are held captive & you find yourself in survival mode doing just what it takes to get through the day. You look at others & long for the success, confidence, & meaningful relationships that they seem to have mastered. You've tried many things (maybe even other therapists) & haven't achieved lasting change.
You want to live the life you imagined for yourself; however, you find that self-criticism, painful past experiences, & negative feedback from others are taking up most of the space in your head. Your mental & physical energy are drained, leaving you feeling stuck and unmotivated. Your joy & hope are held captive & you find yourself in survival mode doing just what it takes to get through the day. You look at others & long for the success, confidence, & meaningful relationships that they seem to have mastered. You've tried many things (maybe even other therapists) & haven't achieved lasting change.
(916) 602-4367 View (916) 602-4367
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Horizon Counseling Center Group Practice
Marriage & Family Therapist, AMFT, MFT, Trainee
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 95816
Offices in Folsom, Roseville, Sacramento and West Sacramento. Check out our website for address locations. Our group of therapists are available to see adults, teens, children, couples, and families experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, hoarding, co-parenting, panic attacks, school issues, relationship issues, family communication, conflict management, parent/teen conflict, and anger management. They also have experience working with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault survivors and the family who support them. We have therapists trained in Gottman Level 1 and 2, Brain Spotting, Sand-tray and EMDR.
Offices in Folsom, Roseville, Sacramento and West Sacramento. Check out our website for address locations. Our group of therapists are available to see adults, teens, children, couples, and families experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, hoarding, co-parenting, panic attacks, school issues, relationship issues, family communication, conflict management, parent/teen conflict, and anger management. They also have experience working with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault survivors and the family who support them. We have therapists trained in Gottman Level 1 and 2, Brain Spotting, Sand-tray and EMDR.
(916) 347-4472 View (916) 347-4472
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Christina J. Platenkamp
LPC Intern, MA, APCC, NCC
Verified Verified
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 95814
I now offer Telehealth and in-office sessions in downtown Davis. My style is warm, collaborative, and strengths-based. It is important to me that you feel accepted, heard, and understood in your experience. In our work together, we will explore your experience and possible changes you can implement in your life. My hope is to support you in gaining the insight, skills, courage, and confidence to take steps toward healing and greater fulfillment.
I now offer Telehealth and in-office sessions in downtown Davis. My style is warm, collaborative, and strengths-based. It is important to me that you feel accepted, heard, and understood in your experience. In our work together, we will explore your experience and possible changes you can implement in your life. My hope is to support you in gaining the insight, skills, courage, and confidence to take steps toward healing and greater fulfillment.
(530) 853-3436 View (530) 853-3436
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Carson C Ham
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 95816
My approach to psychotherapy is trauma-informed, existential, experiential, and integrative, and I strive to build a healing relationship with clients based on trust, communication, support, and occasional challenge. I specialize in depth psychotherapy. I work well with individuals who are motivated, introspective and curious. I strive to assist clients in developing further insight into their own emotional states and thoughts and taking committed action in their lives to improve well-being and fulfillment. I consider psychotherapy my craft and was trained in a small doctoral program at Penn State focused on interpersonal process.
My approach to psychotherapy is trauma-informed, existential, experiential, and integrative, and I strive to build a healing relationship with clients based on trust, communication, support, and occasional challenge. I specialize in depth psychotherapy. I work well with individuals who are motivated, introspective and curious. I strive to assist clients in developing further insight into their own emotional states and thoughts and taking committed action in their lives to improve well-being and fulfillment. I consider psychotherapy my craft and was trained in a small doctoral program at Penn State focused on interpersonal process.
(530) 783-0504 View (530) 783-0504
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Jordan Virginia Allan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 94204  (Online Only)
Do you want the best quality therapy from the comfort of your home? My name is Jordan and I am a fully Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 7+ years of extensive experience providing mental health services to a wide variety of clients from all cultures, backgrounds, ages and stages in life.. Throughout my career, I have successfully been providing effective psychotherapy to clients who would not otherwise have access to services if they were required to go to an office and am here to provide you services at your own convenience.
Do you want the best quality therapy from the comfort of your home? My name is Jordan and I am a fully Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 7+ years of extensive experience providing mental health services to a wide variety of clients from all cultures, backgrounds, ages and stages in life.. Throughout my career, I have successfully been providing effective psychotherapy to clients who would not otherwise have access to services if they were required to go to an office and am here to provide you services at your own convenience.
(818) 273-6203 View (818) 273-6203
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The Mindful Lemon
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 95811  (Online Only)
Our mission is to provide quality online mental health and substance abuse services while breaking down the barriers of traditional, office based therapy. Traditional mental health and substance abuse treatment tends to focus on what makes you sick, what you are lacking but at The Mindful Lemon, our clinicians let you sit in the driver’s seat, focusing on your strengths and assets to help you become the best version of you! This can be via traditional talk therapy, medication management, mindfulness techniques, an emphasis on health, wellness and fitness or any combination of the above.
Our mission is to provide quality online mental health and substance abuse services while breaking down the barriers of traditional, office based therapy. Traditional mental health and substance abuse treatment tends to focus on what makes you sick, what you are lacking but at The Mindful Lemon, our clinicians let you sit in the driver’s seat, focusing on your strengths and assets to help you become the best version of you! This can be via traditional talk therapy, medication management, mindfulness techniques, an emphasis on health, wellness and fitness or any combination of the above.
(341) 888-7667 View (341) 888-7667

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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.