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Lucia C Cargill
PhD, MSN, MA, PHN, FNP-C
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94110
l am a cross-cultural specialist with a PhD in Medical Anthropology & a Family Nurse Practitioner with 15 years in psychiatric, pain & primary care practice.
Greetings! Welcome to our multidisciplinary, holistic, integrative mental health coaching practice. We are open to new ideas from Integrative/Functional Medicine, supportive care for your psychiatric needs, drug free care, and nutritional support. We believe whole body health is the best way to good brain health. Good brain health impacts mental health. We invite you to a different approach to brain health and mental health through coaching and support for referrals to the best functional medicine providers sourcing balance, resolution of inflammation & for all your whole body-mind-spirit healing. We invite you to join us for care.
l am a cross-cultural specialist with a PhD in Medical Anthropology & a Family Nurse Practitioner with 15 years in psychiatric, pain & primary care practice.
Greetings! Welcome to our multidisciplinary, holistic, integrative mental health coaching practice. We are open to new ideas from Integrative/Functional Medicine, supportive care for your psychiatric needs, drug free care, and nutritional support. We believe whole body health is the best way to good brain health. Good brain health impacts mental health. We invite you to a different approach to brain health and mental health through coaching and support for referrals to the best functional medicine providers sourcing balance, resolution of inflammation & for all your whole body-mind-spirit healing. We invite you to join us for care.
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Andrew Damian
Psychologist, PsyD, BCN
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94105
I am a licensed psychologist with expertise in neurofeedback, neuropsychology, chronic pain treatment, individual psychotherapy, meditation, and qEEG brain mapping. I am board certified in neurofeedback and I use cutting-edge techniques to determine the best treatment and to improve outcomes.
I am a licensed psychologist with expertise in neurofeedback, neuropsychology, chronic pain treatment, individual psychotherapy, meditation, and qEEG brain mapping. I am board certified in neurofeedback and I use cutting-edge techniques to determine the best treatment and to improve outcomes.
(628) 265-6274 View (628) 265-6274
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Ali Gunsberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94114
One of the most difficult aspects of being a parent is seeing your child in pain and feeling like there is nothing that you can do to help. Whether they feel the pain of depression, anxiety, loss, trauma, divorce or social and academic pressure, my expertise is in helping children connect with their inner strength and confidence. I support families in developing the communication skills necessary to allow children to grow and move forward in healthy ways. I believe all children are unique, and my goal is to help bring out the best in your child.
One of the most difficult aspects of being a parent is seeing your child in pain and feeling like there is nothing that you can do to help. Whether they feel the pain of depression, anxiety, loss, trauma, divorce or social and academic pressure, my expertise is in helping children connect with their inner strength and confidence. I support families in developing the communication skills necessary to allow children to grow and move forward in healthy ways. I believe all children are unique, and my goal is to help bring out the best in your child.
(415) 295-4664 View (415) 295-4664
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Jordan Long
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94119
Individuals affected by cancer or other physical illnesses often do not realize the influence that the illness has on their mental health until the emotions are all consuming. This is where I step in: to help you deal with life-altering, overwhelming changes that come with the diagnosis, treatment, recovery, and grief of physical illness. I have a wealth of experience working with individuals, couples, and families impacted by physical illness, and believe that physical illness affects the entire family system in a multitude of ways. Whether you are a survivor, caregiver, are grieving, or in the midst of illness, you are not alone.
Individuals affected by cancer or other physical illnesses often do not realize the influence that the illness has on their mental health until the emotions are all consuming. This is where I step in: to help you deal with life-altering, overwhelming changes that come with the diagnosis, treatment, recovery, and grief of physical illness. I have a wealth of experience working with individuals, couples, and families impacted by physical illness, and believe that physical illness affects the entire family system in a multitude of ways. Whether you are a survivor, caregiver, are grieving, or in the midst of illness, you are not alone.
(323) 693-7814 View (323) 693-7814
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Cecilie Herring
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94118
I specialize in working with pre and postnatal moms, supporting parents as they navigate and adjust to parenthood, strengthening the parent-child connection, grief surrounding the loss of a loved one, coping with a chronic illness and/or pain, and working with the challenges of anxiety and depression.
I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist offering psychotherapy to adults, adolescents, and children. My training focuses on helping my clients improve their relationships with themselves and others, navigate life transitions, and heal from traumatic experiences. My overall approach seeks to provide a warm, trusting, nonjudgemental relationship in which you are deeply listened to and can safely and freely discuss your challenges, concerns, and vulnerabilities.
I specialize in working with pre and postnatal moms, supporting parents as they navigate and adjust to parenthood, strengthening the parent-child connection, grief surrounding the loss of a loved one, coping with a chronic illness and/or pain, and working with the challenges of anxiety and depression.
I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist offering psychotherapy to adults, adolescents, and children. My training focuses on helping my clients improve their relationships with themselves and others, navigate life transitions, and heal from traumatic experiences. My overall approach seeks to provide a warm, trusting, nonjudgemental relationship in which you are deeply listened to and can safely and freely discuss your challenges, concerns, and vulnerabilities.
(415) 517-9319 View (415) 517-9319
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Laura Cayan
Psychologist, MA, PsyD
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94123
Common treatment issues may include but are not limited to behavioral problems at school and at home, coping with medical illness, and parenting challenges.
At San Francisco Family Practice, I specialize in psychotherapy with children, adolescents and their families, as well as with adults. I use evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to work with you and your family, and believe in a treatment-team approach, wherein families are highly encouraged to be a part of the therapy process. In order to best create your treatment plan, I tailor my approach to your unique concerns and goals.
Common treatment issues may include but are not limited to behavioral problems at school and at home, coping with medical illness, and parenting challenges.
At San Francisco Family Practice, I specialize in psychotherapy with children, adolescents and their families, as well as with adults. I use evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to work with you and your family, and believe in a treatment-team approach, wherein families are highly encouraged to be a part of the therapy process. In order to best create your treatment plan, I tailor my approach to your unique concerns and goals.
(415) 798-2074 x3 View (415) 798-2074 x3
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Elisa Ambrosia
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94115
Together we can look at your challenges in direct and objective ways to help address that which prevents you from living fully. I enjoy working with people hoping to transform their lives and wanting to reconnect to their authentic self. I also work with techies and individuals struggling with medical illness and chronic conditions. Sessions will entail better understanding you, your tribulations, and that which no longer serves you.
Together we can look at your challenges in direct and objective ways to help address that which prevents you from living fully. I enjoy working with people hoping to transform their lives and wanting to reconnect to their authentic self. I also work with techies and individuals struggling with medical illness and chronic conditions. Sessions will entail better understanding you, your tribulations, and that which no longer serves you.
(310) 294-8264 View (310) 294-8264
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Haley Hewitt
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, E-RYT
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94115
Waitlist for new clients
My name is Haley Hewitt and I specialize in individual, couples, and family therapy. I believe that because we are complex and unique individuals, an approach that integrates both mind and body is essential for the healing, growth, and resiliency that is the goal of therapeutic counseling. Treatment specializations include: depression and anxiety, couples counseling, children and adolescents, psychedelic-assisted therapies, stress and/or pain management, life transitions, self-esteem, mental illness/mental health issues, gender and/or sexual identity, and LGBTQIA. I am trained in EMDR, Brainspotting, IFS, DBT/CBT & Somatics.
My name is Haley Hewitt and I specialize in individual, couples, and family therapy. I believe that because we are complex and unique individuals, an approach that integrates both mind and body is essential for the healing, growth, and resiliency that is the goal of therapeutic counseling. Treatment specializations include: depression and anxiety, couples counseling, children and adolescents, psychedelic-assisted therapies, stress and/or pain management, life transitions, self-esteem, mental illness/mental health issues, gender and/or sexual identity, and LGBTQIA. I am trained in EMDR, Brainspotting, IFS, DBT/CBT & Somatics.
(925) 275-5742 View (925) 275-5742
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Camille Canales
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94116
Hello! My name is Camille Canales, M.A., LMFT. I love to work with individuals on exploring what has impacted them in life leading them to becoming who they are today. I also love using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help individuals gain greater control of their thoughts. Lastly, I enjoy working with individuals on being present and feeling their emotions all the way through due to emotions having a large impact physiologically on the body. I'd also like to explore working with individuals who have fibromyalgia to see if Brain spotting can help diminish the pain they feel in their body.
Hello! My name is Camille Canales, M.A., LMFT. I love to work with individuals on exploring what has impacted them in life leading them to becoming who they are today. I also love using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help individuals gain greater control of their thoughts. Lastly, I enjoy working with individuals on being present and feeling their emotions all the way through due to emotions having a large impact physiologically on the body. I'd also like to explore working with individuals who have fibromyalgia to see if Brain spotting can help diminish the pain they feel in their body.
(650) 547-7754 View (650) 547-7754
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Lori Conroy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94123
As a Relationship Therapist I help Individuals, couples, and families overcome tough issues and discover deeper more fulfilling relationships. I specialize in Infidelity Recovery. Discovering that you have been cheated on and lied to is a painful and traumatic experience that can cause many feelings such as despair, anger, sadness, rage, fear and loss. If you were unfaithful, realizing the depth of the pain caused, and the guilt associated with it is often unbearable. However, there is hope; getting over the betrayal, takes a skilled experienced therapist. I respond 12/7 for urgent matters.
As a Relationship Therapist I help Individuals, couples, and families overcome tough issues and discover deeper more fulfilling relationships. I specialize in Infidelity Recovery. Discovering that you have been cheated on and lied to is a painful and traumatic experience that can cause many feelings such as despair, anger, sadness, rage, fear and loss. If you were unfaithful, realizing the depth of the pain caused, and the guilt associated with it is often unbearable. However, there is hope; getting over the betrayal, takes a skilled experienced therapist. I respond 12/7 for urgent matters.
(415) 936-8099 View (415) 936-8099
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Be Mindful and Well, PhD
PhD
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94101  (Online Only)
3- Grief and loss 4-Terminal illness 5- Family/Couples conflict and relationship issues 6- transition from school to college and adaptation to college.
We provide a holistic mental health coaching/counseling committed to personal, social and professional growth. Our professionals are expert professors, PhD, MA, BS in the field of health and counseling, and serving clients of all ages, and organizations for more than 20yrs.The center provides: 1- life coaching to women for varied health concerns: Nutritional counseling/ concerns for women, children, students, chronic diseases; Adaptation to pregnancy; Postpartum; menopause; Dealing with aging process; health concerns, and chronic diseases, parenting issues, adolescence challenges, body image, and skin problems and concerns.
3- Grief and loss 4-Terminal illness 5- Family/Couples conflict and relationship issues 6- transition from school to college and adaptation to college.
We provide a holistic mental health coaching/counseling committed to personal, social and professional growth. Our professionals are expert professors, PhD, MA, BS in the field of health and counseling, and serving clients of all ages, and organizations for more than 20yrs.The center provides: 1- life coaching to women for varied health concerns: Nutritional counseling/ concerns for women, children, students, chronic diseases; Adaptation to pregnancy; Postpartum; menopause; Dealing with aging process; health concerns, and chronic diseases, parenting issues, adolescence challenges, body image, and skin problems and concerns.
(617) 744-7497 View (617) 744-7497
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Dr. Kayzim Suárez-Reyes
Psychologist, PhD, ASD-CS, ADHDCCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94112  (Online Only)
I know the struggles of having attention difficulties, mood disorders, and chronic pain as a client.
It's so hard to find someone to trust with our innermost feelings and problems! As someone who has been a client too, I know a genuine and knowledgeable therapist is hard to find but so necessary. We make so many thinking errors that influence our behaviors and feelings. It's so automatic you hardly notice unless taught! Focusing on what's working and what needs to be tweaked, you can achieve a healthier and happier outlook on life. Do you want to laugh (and maybe sometimes cry) to get through the hard things? I'm compassionate and non-judgemental but direct. If you are ready to do the work, I am ready to help you!
I know the struggles of having attention difficulties, mood disorders, and chronic pain as a client.
It's so hard to find someone to trust with our innermost feelings and problems! As someone who has been a client too, I know a genuine and knowledgeable therapist is hard to find but so necessary. We make so many thinking errors that influence our behaviors and feelings. It's so automatic you hardly notice unless taught! Focusing on what's working and what needs to be tweaked, you can achieve a healthier and happier outlook on life. Do you want to laugh (and maybe sometimes cry) to get through the hard things? I'm compassionate and non-judgemental but direct. If you are ready to do the work, I am ready to help you!
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Diana Naranjo
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94104
I am a clinical health psychologist with advanced training at Harvard Medical School and UCSF offering evidence-based treatments to alleviate distress and increase quality of life across the lifespan. I work in collaboration with adults, adolescents, and children on issues ranging from anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and ADHD, to medical issues. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, combining elements from Solution Focused Therapy, Relaxation Therapy, and ACT depending on particular client needs. I want LGBTQ clients to know that I have an affirming practice: I will support couples, families, and transgender people with the dignity and respect they deserve.
I am a clinical health psychologist with advanced training at Harvard Medical School and UCSF offering evidence-based treatments to alleviate distress and increase quality of life across the lifespan. I work in collaboration with adults, adolescents, and children on issues ranging from anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and ADHD, to medical issues. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, combining elements from Solution Focused Therapy, Relaxation Therapy, and ACT depending on particular client needs. I want LGBTQ clients to know that I have an affirming practice: I will support couples, families, and transgender people with the dignity and respect they deserve.
(415) 889-2831 View (415) 889-2831
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Neeru Madan
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94129
I believe that psychotherapy is one of the best gifts you can give yourself. Whether you are interested in therapy in order to deal with challenges you have already identified in your life, or you are seeking therapy to connect to yourself, my aim is help you carve out a path and live a more meaningful life. Together we can work closely to deepen your understanding about your struggles and their underlying causes. I can provide you with a safe space to analyze your thought patterns and behaviors while supporting you through the process of making important changes in your life.
I believe that psychotherapy is one of the best gifts you can give yourself. Whether you are interested in therapy in order to deal with challenges you have already identified in your life, or you are seeking therapy to connect to yourself, my aim is help you carve out a path and live a more meaningful life. Together we can work closely to deepen your understanding about your struggles and their underlying causes. I can provide you with a safe space to analyze your thought patterns and behaviors while supporting you through the process of making important changes in your life.
(530) 298-0307 View (530) 298-0307
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Health Psychology Center
Psychologist
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94110  (Online Only)
Managing a chronic medical condition for your child or teen can be physically and emotionally exhausting for both you and them. You likely feel overwhelmed and concerned about how to help your child cope while finding some sense of normalcy. Know that you don't have to navigate this alone. Health Psychology Center, Inc. is here for your child and you. We offer wellness-focused psychotherapy and evidence-based techniques for managing chronic health challenges.
Managing a chronic medical condition for your child or teen can be physically and emotionally exhausting for both you and them. You likely feel overwhelmed and concerned about how to help your child cope while finding some sense of normalcy. Know that you don't have to navigate this alone. Health Psychology Center, Inc. is here for your child and you. We offer wellness-focused psychotherapy and evidence-based techniques for managing chronic health challenges.
(510) 380-7139 View (510) 380-7139
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Pacific Marriage & Family Therapy Network
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94108  (Online Only)
Find your best therapist match with us! We are highly skilled, diverse, well-trained and inclusive therapists. We empower you to live the life you want and do so by creating supportive, caring, and non-judgmental relationships with our clients. We work to provide you with the best care possible and reduce obstacles to care. Additional benefits include a concierge billing service for PPO insurance and a wide range of scheduling options (all weekday and weekend mornings, afternoons, and evenings. We work with children, teens, and adults of all ages as individuals, couples, and families.
Find your best therapist match with us! We are highly skilled, diverse, well-trained and inclusive therapists. We empower you to live the life you want and do so by creating supportive, caring, and non-judgmental relationships with our clients. We work to provide you with the best care possible and reduce obstacles to care. Additional benefits include a concierge billing service for PPO insurance and a wide range of scheduling options (all weekday and weekend mornings, afternoons, and evenings. We work with children, teens, and adults of all ages as individuals, couples, and families.
(628) 299-7866 View (628) 299-7866
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Liz Diamond - Brown Therapy Center
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94102
Waitlist for new clients
Choosing a therapist can be a daunting process. I am inspired by anyone who is willing to reach out to a complete stranger, in order to challenge and heal themselves. I believe safety and non-judgment are among the most important aspects of the therapeutic relationship. I am committed to supporting you as we explore your thoughts and feelings, looking closely at barriers that until now have limited your insights and clarity. Your power to feel better comes from looking inward, instead of out, and I want to help you do the work to get to that healing place.
Choosing a therapist can be a daunting process. I am inspired by anyone who is willing to reach out to a complete stranger, in order to challenge and heal themselves. I believe safety and non-judgment are among the most important aspects of the therapeutic relationship. I am committed to supporting you as we explore your thoughts and feelings, looking closely at barriers that until now have limited your insights and clarity. Your power to feel better comes from looking inward, instead of out, and I want to help you do the work to get to that healing place.
(415) 324-6323 View (415) 324-6323
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Jeannine McAdams
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94102
Dr. Jeannine McAdams is a Psychologist in California who has been practicing since 2024. Dr. McAdams supports client to become more selfaware, manage and move through distressing symptoms and mood states, set and reach goals, heal and manage depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar, and other mental health issues. Dr. McAdams offers nonjudgmental, heart centered assessment and psychotherapy. Adults, adolescents, couples, families, neurodivergent and LQBTQ+ welcome. In her free time, Dr. McAdams loves to be outdoors, snowboard and surf, garden, and hike. She loves dogs and camping under the stars.
Dr. Jeannine McAdams is a Psychologist in California who has been practicing since 2024. Dr. McAdams supports client to become more selfaware, manage and move through distressing symptoms and mood states, set and reach goals, heal and manage depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar, and other mental health issues. Dr. McAdams offers nonjudgmental, heart centered assessment and psychotherapy. Adults, adolescents, couples, families, neurodivergent and LQBTQ+ welcome. In her free time, Dr. McAdams loves to be outdoors, snowboard and surf, garden, and hike. She loves dogs and camping under the stars.
(628) 244-8227 View (628) 244-8227
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Brenda Renee Cordova
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94110  (Online Only)
When distressing circumstances occur, they scramble the experiences and relationships we’ve worked hard for. I offer support to people in difficult and challenging life circumstances. Organizing those experiences, making sense of them, and the relationships surrounding them, whether it be relationships with others, or the relationship we have with ourselves. This work helps us better prepare for, and make healthier and more meaningful choices in life. Traumatic experiences further impact our relationship with others, ourselves and our life goals. I offer EMDR in order to reprocess traumatic events that may be impacting your life.
When distressing circumstances occur, they scramble the experiences and relationships we’ve worked hard for. I offer support to people in difficult and challenging life circumstances. Organizing those experiences, making sense of them, and the relationships surrounding them, whether it be relationships with others, or the relationship we have with ourselves. This work helps us better prepare for, and make healthier and more meaningful choices in life. Traumatic experiences further impact our relationship with others, ourselves and our life goals. I offer EMDR in order to reprocess traumatic events that may be impacting your life.
(628) 203-1333 View (628) 203-1333
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Joe Ninomiya
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94110
My name is Joe Ninomiya, and I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) working with a wide variety of clients throughout California via telehealth. My clients range from children to adults of all ages. I am able to assist with each stage of life. Whether it be Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, traumatic brain injury, or adjustment to disability.
My name is Joe Ninomiya, and I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) working with a wide variety of clients throughout California via telehealth. My clients range from children to adults of all ages. I am able to assist with each stage of life. Whether it be Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, traumatic brain injury, or adjustment to disability.
(415) 903-9309 View (415) 903-9309

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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.