Chronic Pain Therapists in Bethel, CT

Denise Heimbrock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bethel, CT 06801
We all pass through difficult times in life. Divorce, relationship issues, medical problems, current or past traumas, financial issues, family conflict, grief and loss, academic, social and employment problems can impact us all. Depression and anxiety can be biological, rooted in adjustment and or stress, or a result of medical and substance abuse problems. My experience over the past 20 years providing group, individual and family treatment to adults and children has shown me there is no problem that can't be solved with the right combination of coaching, techniques, support and resources.
We all pass through difficult times in life. Divorce, relationship issues, medical problems, current or past traumas, financial issues, family conflict, grief and loss, academic, social and employment problems can impact us all. Depression and anxiety can be biological, rooted in adjustment and or stress, or a result of medical and substance abuse problems. My experience over the past 20 years providing group, individual and family treatment to adults and children has shown me there is no problem that can't be solved with the right combination of coaching, techniques, support and resources.
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Kathleen M. Sullivan
Marriage & Family Therapist, RN, LMFT
Verified Verified
Danbury, CT 06810  (Online Only)
When seeking help, we first need the safety and security of warmth and acceptance. In our vulnerability, we need our integrity and our pain validated and respected. We need an integration of healing that includes mind. body, and soul. Together, we set clear and achievable goals. In an atmosphere of mutual trust, there is the challenge and support, the laughter and the tears involved in struggling to reach the self-direction, independence, and the peace we seek. The skills developed to survive are the foundation on which healing is built. Individuals and families are meant to move beyond survival and claim their right to thrive.
When seeking help, we first need the safety and security of warmth and acceptance. In our vulnerability, we need our integrity and our pain validated and respected. We need an integration of healing that includes mind. body, and soul. Together, we set clear and achievable goals. In an atmosphere of mutual trust, there is the challenge and support, the laughter and the tears involved in struggling to reach the self-direction, independence, and the peace we seek. The skills developed to survive are the foundation on which healing is built. Individuals and families are meant to move beyond survival and claim their right to thrive.
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Lauren L Fasanella
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Danbury, CT 06810
I am a licensed psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience successfully working with a wide variety of individuals. My passion lies in supporting and helping my clients process difficult times in their lives. Specifically, I can best help with issues like the death of a loved one, acute and chronic illness, life transitions, relationship issues, eating disorders and weight management, self-esteem vulnerabilities, social media confrontations, depression, and general life anxieties. My interactive clinical approach is one that is fully adaptable to my client’s needs.
I am a licensed psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience successfully working with a wide variety of individuals. My passion lies in supporting and helping my clients process difficult times in their lives. Specifically, I can best help with issues like the death of a loved one, acute and chronic illness, life transitions, relationship issues, eating disorders and weight management, self-esteem vulnerabilities, social media confrontations, depression, and general life anxieties. My interactive clinical approach is one that is fully adaptable to my client’s needs.
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Candy Dayana Dube
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
Danbury, CT 06810  (Online Only)
As a clinician, I have the privilege to offer a safe space to be heard, acknowledged, and navigate life’s challenges. Ultimately I am here to empower you and meet you wherever it is that you are in life- without judgement. My commitment is to create a space where you feel unconditional acceptance, care, compassion, and support. Throughout the last 10+ years working as a clinician, I have worked with people in numerous settings and various places in life. I specialize in working with people with chronic illness as well as their caregivers; anxiety, parenting issues, young adults, and people navigating life transitions.
As a clinician, I have the privilege to offer a safe space to be heard, acknowledged, and navigate life’s challenges. Ultimately I am here to empower you and meet you wherever it is that you are in life- without judgement. My commitment is to create a space where you feel unconditional acceptance, care, compassion, and support. Throughout the last 10+ years working as a clinician, I have worked with people in numerous settings and various places in life. I specialize in working with people with chronic illness as well as their caregivers; anxiety, parenting issues, young adults, and people navigating life transitions.
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Daniel Kreiner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Danbury, CT 06810
Appointments now available at 8am and 5pm Monday through Thursday and from 3pm to 5pm Friday with some weekend availability!
Appointments now available at 8am and 5pm Monday through Thursday and from 3pm to 5pm Friday with some weekend availability!
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Fortitude Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, LADC, LPC
Verified Verified
Danbury, CT 06810
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Dr. John Krachenfels
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Danbury, CT 06810
Have you wondered whether you would benefit from in-person therapy? I offer a phone consultation to answer any questions you may have. I can assist you in resolving challenges and becoming your own therapist by teaching you how to overcome obstacles to succeed. I am skilled at helping high-functioning adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, career issues, addiction issues, academic issues, and goal attainment. My approach is solution-focused. Sessions are tailored to your specific needs. I am approachable and genuine. My clients usually see reduced symptoms and improved well-being early on in treatment.
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Judith Barr
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, MHC
Verified Verified
Danbury, CT 06810  (Online Only)
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Sephora Baron
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Danbury, CT 06810
Have you ever wondered whether in person or video therapy would work for you?I understand the impact of your psychological health and am committed to helping during this time.I provide individual and family psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults with a broad range of disorders using evidence-based approaches and a variety of modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Family Systems.I work with children with diagnoses of Anxiety, Depression, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Attachment disorders, Social anxiety,and many others
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Shoshana Klayman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Danbury, CT 06810
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Chandler French
Art Therapist, LCAT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Danbury, CT 06810
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New Milford Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Danbury, CT 06810
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Jennifer Marie Nevadomski
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Danbury, CT 06813
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Courtney Carey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Danbury, CT 06810
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Alexsandra Penalbert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Danbury, CT 06810  (Online Only)
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Michael L. Stern
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Danbury, CT 06810
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Dr. Laura Pellerzi
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD
Verified Verified
Danbury, CT 06810
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Counseling Associates of Greater Danbury
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LADC
Verified Verified
Danbury, CT 06810
I have been in practice for over 20 years working in a variety of treatment settings. I enjoy working with individuals and families from all walks of life. I have strong ties to the educational and medical communities and have an affinity for working with teenagers and adults. My social work training also includes a license and specialization in substance abuse disorders.
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Donna M. Gleissner. LPC, LADC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Danbury, CT 06810
I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor for over 25 years and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor as well. I have training both DBT and CBT and I specialize the treatment of grief/loss, anxiety & depression and substance abuse issues and am an LGBTQI+ ally. I work with adults, teens and couples and am passionate about helping decrease opioid overdose deaths. I view my role as a therapist as helping you find the solutions to your issues as we all hold the answers and just need help finding them. I work off a strenth based, individualized approach, meeting each client where they are currently at in their process.
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Yamira Rutgers
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Danbury, CT 06810  (Online Only)
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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.