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New Direction YFS
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Angier, NC 27501  (Online Only)
Hello and thank you for visiting our page. New Direction YFS is a specialty practice dedicated to serving children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. Our focus is to deliver high-quality therapy treatment, testing, and consultations from our team. Ahora aceptamos nuevos clientes! Llame hoy para programar su cita.
Hello and thank you for visiting our page. New Direction YFS is a specialty practice dedicated to serving children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. Our focus is to deliver high-quality therapy treatment, testing, and consultations from our team. Ahora aceptamos nuevos clientes! Llame hoy para programar su cita.
(910) 778-1842 View (910) 778-1842

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Insight Family Center, LLC
MA, LPC, LCAS-A
Verified Verified
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
At Insight Family Center, LLC we provide premium psychiatry,mental health and substance abuse services. Our priority is to provide our clients with techniques that will assist them in obtaining their desired outcomes to reach their personal goals.
At Insight Family Center, LLC we provide premium psychiatry,mental health and substance abuse services. Our priority is to provide our clients with techniques that will assist them in obtaining their desired outcomes to reach their personal goals.
(919) 626-3979 View (919) 626-3979

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Kimberly Lillig
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27612  (Online Only)
¿Tiene preocupaciones persistentes, tiene problemas con los límites, siempre se siente estancado o triste o está atormentado por traumas pasados? Estoy listo para ayudarlo en su viaje de sanación y podemos trabajar juntos para desenredar los problemas no resueltos en su vida. Sin embargo, sobre todo, la escucha compasiva es el primer sello distintivo de mi práctica. Para sentirse lo suficientemente seguro como para hacer cambios, primero debe sentir que realmente lo han escuchado sin juzgarlo al expresar sus inquietudes. Este es el ambiente que crearemos juntos.
¿Tiene preocupaciones persistentes, tiene problemas con los límites, siempre se siente estancado o triste o está atormentado por traumas pasados? Estoy listo para ayudarlo en su viaje de sanación y podemos trabajar juntos para desenredar los problemas no resueltos en su vida. Sin embargo, sobre todo, la escucha compasiva es el primer sello distintivo de mi práctica. Para sentirse lo suficientemente seguro como para hacer cambios, primero debe sentir que realmente lo han escuchado sin juzgarlo al expresar sus inquietudes. Este es el ambiente que crearemos juntos.
(919) 646-2672 View (919) 646-2672
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Jairo Orellana
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW CP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27602  (Online Only)
En Healing2Harmony, Jairo ofrece servicios terapéuticos de prestigio y alta calidad. Más de 10 años de ayudar a los clientes a sanar de traumas, depresión, ansiedad y miedos o problemas en general. ¿Estás ansioso o te sientes deprimido? ¿Necesitas ayuda para encontrar la felicidad? Jairo se especializó en ayudar a mis clientes a sanar de su vida de trauma y ciertos abusos que habían soportado en su vida. Si necesita ayuda para encontrar motivación, se siente triste, ansioso o tiene problemas para adaptarse a una nueva situación. Sanemos juntos.
En Healing2Harmony, Jairo ofrece servicios terapéuticos de prestigio y alta calidad. Más de 10 años de ayudar a los clientes a sanar de traumas, depresión, ansiedad y miedos o problemas en general. ¿Estás ansioso o te sientes deprimido? ¿Necesitas ayuda para encontrar la felicidad? Jairo se especializó en ayudar a mis clientes a sanar de su vida de trauma y ciertos abusos que habían soportado en su vida. Si necesita ayuda para encontrar motivación, se siente triste, ansioso o tiene problemas para adaptarse a una nueva situación. Sanemos juntos.
(252) 765-4146 View (252) 765-4146
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Cristina Snipes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27613  (Online Only)
Con más de 15 años de experiencia terapéutica y una maestría en trabajo social, le proporcionaré un ambiente de apoyo, relajado y cómodo, arraigado en un enfoque colaborativo. Creo firmemente en trabajar juntos hacia su crecimiento personal dirigiéndolo a través del proceso terapéutico. Al ofrecer un cuidado amable y compasivo en cada paso del camino, aliviaré el desalentador proceso de comenzar y continuar la terapia individual, resultando en el crecimiento que usted desea.
Con más de 15 años de experiencia terapéutica y una maestría en trabajo social, le proporcionaré un ambiente de apoyo, relajado y cómodo, arraigado en un enfoque colaborativo. Creo firmemente en trabajar juntos hacia su crecimiento personal dirigiéndolo a través del proceso terapéutico. Al ofrecer un cuidado amable y compasivo en cada paso del camino, aliviaré el desalentador proceso de comenzar y continuar la terapia individual, resultando en el crecimiento que usted desea.
(919) 351-6924 View (919) 351-6924
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William (Stacey) Steck
Marriage & Family Therapist, MDiv, MA
Verified Verified
Winston Salem, NC 27103
No es algo que nos guste admitir, pero a veces simplemente necesitamos un poquito de ayuda en organizar nuestros pensamientos, emociones, relaciones, y problemas. De hecho, si ya lo hubiera resuelto por si mismo o misma, no estaria aqui buscando un terapeuta! En mis mas de viente años de experiencia como pastor, que complementan mi práctica de terapia, he visto personas de todas edades, parejas do todo tipo, y familias de varias configuraciones enfrentar sus retos, y como un poco de esfuerzo puede hacer grandes cambios. Lo mas importante es reconocer que no hay nada inherentemente malo con usted. Simplemente necesita un apoyo.
No es algo que nos guste admitir, pero a veces simplemente necesitamos un poquito de ayuda en organizar nuestros pensamientos, emociones, relaciones, y problemas. De hecho, si ya lo hubiera resuelto por si mismo o misma, no estaria aqui buscando un terapeuta! En mis mas de viente años de experiencia como pastor, que complementan mi práctica de terapia, he visto personas de todas edades, parejas do todo tipo, y familias de varias configuraciones enfrentar sus retos, y como un poco de esfuerzo puede hacer grandes cambios. Lo mas importante es reconocer que no hay nada inherentemente malo con usted. Simplemente necesita un apoyo.
(704) 327-0562 View (704) 327-0562
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Marisol Pérez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27518  (Online Only)
¿Has probado todas las cosas y sigues sin sentir alivio? ¿Está buscando algo diferente a la terapia de conversación tradicional? ¿Ha tenido dificultades para encontrar un terapeuta? La búsqueda de apoyo puede se agotadora. Encontrar el terapeuta adecuado para usted es importante. Yo ofrexco un entorno un ambiente colaborativo, cálido y sin prejuicios donde puede sentirse seguro y escuchado. Si está listo para ser observado y apoyado, durante su viaje para encontrar la paz, ha venido al lugar correcto. Ofrezco un espacio de curación inclusivo, holístico, centrado en el trauma y antiopresivo.
¿Has probado todas las cosas y sigues sin sentir alivio? ¿Está buscando algo diferente a la terapia de conversación tradicional? ¿Ha tenido dificultades para encontrar un terapeuta? La búsqueda de apoyo puede se agotadora. Encontrar el terapeuta adecuado para usted es importante. Yo ofrexco un entorno un ambiente colaborativo, cálido y sin prejuicios donde puede sentirse seguro y escuchado. Si está listo para ser observado y apoyado, durante su viaje para encontrar la paz, ha venido al lugar correcto. Ofrezco un espacio de curación inclusivo, holístico, centrado en el trauma y antiopresivo.
(919) 899-4901 View (919) 899-4901
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Joseph Rengifo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC, LCAS, CCMC, CCSI
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Wilmington, NC 28403
Hola. Gracias por entrar a mi perfil. Quisiera, primero que nada, explicarte qué puedo hacer para ayudarte. Mi enfoque es en el tratamiento de trastornos y condiciones psicológicas, tales como la depresión, ansiedad, trauma, íra, abuso del alcohol o las drogas, conflictos maritales, problemas de identidad o de concentración, bipolarismo o la tendencia al suicidio, entre otros. También hago evaluaciones migratorias (Visa U, T, VAWA, asilo), ofrezco terapia para casos de DWI/DUI y personas que han cometido una ofensa sexual (Sex Offender Treatment). Comenzaremos con entender tu condición mental sin prejuicios ni parcialidad.
Hola. Gracias por entrar a mi perfil. Quisiera, primero que nada, explicarte qué puedo hacer para ayudarte. Mi enfoque es en el tratamiento de trastornos y condiciones psicológicas, tales como la depresión, ansiedad, trauma, íra, abuso del alcohol o las drogas, conflictos maritales, problemas de identidad o de concentración, bipolarismo o la tendencia al suicidio, entre otros. También hago evaluaciones migratorias (Visa U, T, VAWA, asilo), ofrezco terapia para casos de DWI/DUI y personas que han cometido una ofensa sexual (Sex Offender Treatment). Comenzaremos con entender tu condición mental sin prejuicios ni parcialidad.
(910) 777-5575 View (910) 777-5575
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Neli Goire
Pre-Licensed Professional, LCSWA
Verified Verified
Cary, NC 27511  (Online Only)
Mi enfoque terapéutico se centra en el poder de la transformación personal. Como terapeuta, creo en la resiliencia innata de cada individuo y en la capacidad de superar los desafíos de la vida. Mi especialización abarca una amplia gama de áreas, desde el manejo de la ansiedad y la depresión hasta el apoyo en momentos de cambio y crecimiento. Mi objetivo es proporcionarte las herramientas y el apoyo necesarios para que puedas recuperar el control de tu vida y alcanzar una mayor satisfacción y bienestar. Tu bienestar es mi prioridad, y estoy comprometida a ayudarte en cada paso del camino hacia una vida más plena y significativa.
Mi enfoque terapéutico se centra en el poder de la transformación personal. Como terapeuta, creo en la resiliencia innata de cada individuo y en la capacidad de superar los desafíos de la vida. Mi especialización abarca una amplia gama de áreas, desde el manejo de la ansiedad y la depresión hasta el apoyo en momentos de cambio y crecimiento. Mi objetivo es proporcionarte las herramientas y el apoyo necesarios para que puedas recuperar el control de tu vida y alcanzar una mayor satisfacción y bienestar. Tu bienestar es mi prioridad, y estoy comprometida a ayudarte en cada paso del camino hacia una vida más plena y significativa.
(919) 873-3494 View (919) 873-3494
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Jessica Cuttance at Nourish Carolina Counseling
Counselor, MS, LCMHC, CYT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27609
Hay momentos en que la vida te manda sorpresas que suceden sin ninguna advertencia. Ya sea que estos cambios o sorpresas sean positivos o negativos, la etapa cambiante siempre necesita de un estímulo positivo para ayudarte aceptar el cambio o darnos fortaleza para ser parte de el cambio. Juntos, tu y yo podemos ayudarte a sobrepasar esas sorpresas de la vida y mas bien aprovechar la oportunidad para hacer un cambio y atreverte a brillar de adentro hacia afuera mas que nunca. Tu no estas solo - yo te puedo ayudar.
Hay momentos en que la vida te manda sorpresas que suceden sin ninguna advertencia. Ya sea que estos cambios o sorpresas sean positivos o negativos, la etapa cambiante siempre necesita de un estímulo positivo para ayudarte aceptar el cambio o darnos fortaleza para ser parte de el cambio. Juntos, tu y yo podemos ayudarte a sobrepasar esas sorpresas de la vida y mas bien aprovechar la oportunidad para hacer un cambio y atreverte a brillar de adentro hacia afuera mas que nunca. Tu no estas solo - yo te puedo ayudar.
(919) 533-4552 View (919) 533-4552
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Rob Moser
Counselor, MEd, LCMHCA, LCASA
Verified Verified
Wilmington, NC 28403
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, marriage issues, relationship struggles, parenting/child/teen problems, pain, addiction, pornography, or a faith crisis? Or maybe just seeking peace amidst life’s general uncertainty? Rob’s 20-year career in counseling, six years as a lead pastor, and four years as an overseas missionary, as well as his experience as a foster/adoptive parent, give him the confidence to wade into a myriad of life’s challenges with you.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, marriage issues, relationship struggles, parenting/child/teen problems, pain, addiction, pornography, or a faith crisis? Or maybe just seeking peace amidst life’s general uncertainty? Rob’s 20-year career in counseling, six years as a lead pastor, and four years as an overseas missionary, as well as his experience as a foster/adoptive parent, give him the confidence to wade into a myriad of life’s challenges with you.
(910) 812-8310 View (910) 812-8310
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Carolina Counseling and Therapeutic Solutions
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LPC-A, LCAS-A, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27615
I specialize in treating the emotional effect of physical pain, addiction, chronic health conditions and losses including divorce, infertility, job loss.
Providing safety for you to talk about what's on your mind is important to me. Whether this is the first time you've sought help or you've been in therapy before, I can help you cope with your life in meaningful ways. I work collaboratively with you toward your goals. Your courage and desire for change coupled with my compassion and experience helps you to make improvements in your life. Together we will develop goals which can become a long term plan of action. I will help you create a plan for a better future.
I specialize in treating the emotional effect of physical pain, addiction, chronic health conditions and losses including divorce, infertility, job loss.
Providing safety for you to talk about what's on your mind is important to me. Whether this is the first time you've sought help or you've been in therapy before, I can help you cope with your life in meaningful ways. I work collaboratively with you toward your goals. Your courage and desire for change coupled with my compassion and experience helps you to make improvements in your life. Together we will develop goals which can become a long term plan of action. I will help you create a plan for a better future.
(919) 888-4531 View (919) 888-4531
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Sandra Painter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27704
Are you feeling overwhelmed, confused, down, or struggling in relationships with family, friends or significant others? Are you experiencing loss or dealing with chronic illness in you or a family member? We all face a variety of challenging situations, emotions relationships and events. I believe there are times people may want to clarify their thinking about a problem or take their management of a life challenge up a notch. I believe my job is to support people’s efforts to do that by listening and assisting people in leveraging their strengths.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, confused, down, or struggling in relationships with family, friends or significant others? Are you experiencing loss or dealing with chronic illness in you or a family member? We all face a variety of challenging situations, emotions relationships and events. I believe there are times people may want to clarify their thinking about a problem or take their management of a life challenge up a notch. I believe my job is to support people’s efforts to do that by listening and assisting people in leveraging their strengths.
(919) 766-2706 x24 View (919) 766-2706 x24
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Dr. Anne Baker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27701  (Online Only)
I work with adults only and specialize in treatment for chronic pain, complex trauma, anxiety, and grief. I especially enjoy supporting clients who have functional pain syndromes (e.g., fibromyalgia) and painful autoimmune diseases (e.g., lupus, MS, RA) alongside histories of trauma. Clients most frequently come into therapy with me expressing a desire to more deeply understand themselves and their sense of suffering, and to heal the burdens they carry. My job in that process is never to fix you or tell you what to do. Rather, it is to support you in discovering your own deep knowing about who you are and what you need to heal.
I work with adults only and specialize in treatment for chronic pain, complex trauma, anxiety, and grief. I especially enjoy supporting clients who have functional pain syndromes (e.g., fibromyalgia) and painful autoimmune diseases (e.g., lupus, MS, RA) alongside histories of trauma. Clients most frequently come into therapy with me expressing a desire to more deeply understand themselves and their sense of suffering, and to heal the burdens they carry. My job in that process is never to fix you or tell you what to do. Rather, it is to support you in discovering your own deep knowing about who you are and what you need to heal.
(919) 759-6056 View (919) 759-6056
Lotus Care Psychological Services PLLC
Psychologist, PsyD , HSP-P
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, NC 28305
Lotus Care Psychological Services was established in 2022 in the Fayetteville area by Dr. Alina Contino. At Lotus Care Psychological Services we support, diagnose and empower, children, individuals and families living with the challenges of mental health conditions and disabilities. Lotus Care will provide you with resources and service referrals to help you grow in wisdom, knowledge and understanding. We want to promote your self awareness in order to treat and help you manage your life challenges the best way possible.
Lotus Care Psychological Services was established in 2022 in the Fayetteville area by Dr. Alina Contino. At Lotus Care Psychological Services we support, diagnose and empower, children, individuals and families living with the challenges of mental health conditions and disabilities. Lotus Care will provide you with resources and service referrals to help you grow in wisdom, knowledge and understanding. We want to promote your self awareness in order to treat and help you manage your life challenges the best way possible.
(910) 812-9475 View (910) 812-9475
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Esther Mendez
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, CRC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Winston Salem, NC 27107
Personal power is necessary when bad things happen to good people. With over 18 years of experience in the mental health field, I've worked with individuals of all ages and their families. So whether it's the end of a marriage or a job; PTSD; depression or the roller coaster of ADHD, Bipolar Disorders, Behavioral Addictions and more, I'm here to help you step through the door of your "old" normal and into improved personal power and an increased sense of personal success that will become your "new" normal with a happier, healthier life.
Personal power is necessary when bad things happen to good people. With over 18 years of experience in the mental health field, I've worked with individuals of all ages and their families. So whether it's the end of a marriage or a job; PTSD; depression or the roller coaster of ADHD, Bipolar Disorders, Behavioral Addictions and more, I'm here to help you step through the door of your "old" normal and into improved personal power and an increased sense of personal success that will become your "new" normal with a happier, healthier life.
(336) 814-9297 View (336) 814-9297
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Center for Sexual & Reproductive Health Psycholo
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514  (Online Only)
Wondering about the COVID-19 pandemic? You are not alone. For the duration of this public health crisis, DrSara will be offering SecureVideo appointments exclusively. Please visit my website at www.DrSara.com and click on Request and Appointment. All locations are closed but SecureVideo appointments are available. Choose your time and the secure platform will send instructions. SecureVideo uses the Zoom platform and is easy to use and confidential. DrSara holds an e-passport from ASBPP PsyPact and can treat anyone in AZ, CO, DE, GA, IL, MO, NE, NH, NV, OK, PA, TX, or UT as well as NC, VA, and DC.
Wondering about the COVID-19 pandemic? You are not alone. For the duration of this public health crisis, DrSara will be offering SecureVideo appointments exclusively. Please visit my website at www.DrSara.com and click on Request and Appointment. All locations are closed but SecureVideo appointments are available. Choose your time and the secure platform will send instructions. SecureVideo uses the Zoom platform and is easy to use and confidential. DrSara holds an e-passport from ASBPP PsyPact and can treat anyone in AZ, CO, DE, GA, IL, MO, NE, NH, NV, OK, PA, TX, or UT as well as NC, VA, and DC.
(540) 802-4989 View (540) 802-4989
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Aurey Rodriguez
Counselor, MA, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Bern, NC 28562
Waitlist for new clients
This journey that we call life can be bumpy and many times unpredictable, but with the right tools you will be equipped to tackle what may come your way ( life transitions, anxiety, motherhood, self-esteem, negative mindsets, people pleasers, and much more) I'm here to walk alongside you, provide a safe space that will enable you to voice out all those hidden emotions, identify patterns and triggers and empower you to make healthy decisions in life. Ofresco Terapia en Español.
This journey that we call life can be bumpy and many times unpredictable, but with the right tools you will be equipped to tackle what may come your way ( life transitions, anxiety, motherhood, self-esteem, negative mindsets, people pleasers, and much more) I'm here to walk alongside you, provide a safe space that will enable you to voice out all those hidden emotions, identify patterns and triggers and empower you to make healthy decisions in life. Ofresco Terapia en Español.
(252) 375-4252 View (252) 375-4252
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Silver Linings
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cary, NC 27511
I enjoy working with dully diagnosed clients, victims of violence, adults dealing with stress, anxiety, overwhelm, various traumas, depression, anxiety and so much more. I am an enthusiastic and outcome-based leader with the ability to assess needs, communicate challenges and develop solution focused interventions. I have extensive clinical training in motivational interviewing, strengths-based practice, family centered treatment and trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy.
I enjoy working with dully diagnosed clients, victims of violence, adults dealing with stress, anxiety, overwhelm, various traumas, depression, anxiety and so much more. I am an enthusiastic and outcome-based leader with the ability to assess needs, communicate challenges and develop solution focused interventions. I have extensive clinical training in motivational interviewing, strengths-based practice, family centered treatment and trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy.
(984) 333-5591 View (984) 333-5591
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Mitchell Bloom; Medical Hypnosis
MD, CHT, BCH
Not Verified Not Verified
Greensboro, NC 27408
Dr. Bloom gave up a lucrative medical career to treat the root psychological components of physical, emotional, and spiritual conditions. In his 35 years of practicing medicine he found that the mind-body connection is very real, and is the invisible cause of many seemingly untreatable medical conditions. He found that by correcting root unconscious causes of diseases, many chronic medical conditions can improve. This can be seen in the numerous clinical studies which can be found at rootcausehypnosis.online/education/hypnosis-studies
Dr. Bloom gave up a lucrative medical career to treat the root psychological components of physical, emotional, and spiritual conditions. In his 35 years of practicing medicine he found that the mind-body connection is very real, and is the invisible cause of many seemingly untreatable medical conditions. He found that by correcting root unconscious causes of diseases, many chronic medical conditions can improve. This can be seen in the numerous clinical studies which can be found at rootcausehypnosis.online/education/hypnosis-studies
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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.