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Richard States
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Lock Haven, PA 17745 (Online Only)
People of all walks of life often go through tough times ... and I am here to help. I have worked, since 1991, with individuals, couples, and families across outpatient and inpatient settings, in homes and schools, and now through telehealth. I have assisted people with a variety of challenges--whether related to depression, anxiety, stress and trauma, behavioral control, self-esteem, substance use, life transition, and other concerns.
People of all walks of life often go through tough times ... and I am here to help. I have worked, since 1991, with individuals, couples, and families across outpatient and inpatient settings, in homes and schools, and now through telehealth. I have assisted people with a variety of challenges--whether related to depression, anxiety, stress and trauma, behavioral control, self-esteem, substance use, life transition, and other concerns.
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Heart for Change Counseling Services, Inc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lancaster, PA 17602
With different therapists having different specialties, our focus ranges on a wide variety of topics including addiction issues, adoption and foster care trauma, anxiety, chronic pain and illness, codependency, depression,, faith-based issues, grief and loss, life stress, abuse, trauma, and work-related issues.
At Heart for Change Counseling Services, we value finding darkness in the world and bringing light. We treat all people with dignity and respect, maintain an environment free from judgement, and provide a team-approach to ensure those who walk through our doors feel valued, supported, and heard. We believe in making quality services affordable regardless of insurance.
With different therapists having different specialties, our focus ranges on a wide variety of topics including addiction issues, adoption and foster care trauma, anxiety, chronic pain and illness, codependency, depression,, faith-based issues, grief and loss, life stress, abuse, trauma, and work-related issues.
At Heart for Change Counseling Services, we value finding darkness in the world and bringing light. We treat all people with dignity and respect, maintain an environment free from judgement, and provide a team-approach to ensure those who walk through our doors feel valued, supported, and heard. We believe in making quality services affordable regardless of insurance.
Balanced Life Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LMT, NCHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lancaster, PA 17601
We are an evidence-based practice, working from theoretical approaches of EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness, Person Centered, Integrated Pain Management, Internal Family Systems and Attachment-focused Therapy.
It is our belief that we all have the capacity to change, heal and recover from all the things that life can throw at us. At Balanced Life Counseling, we strive to create a warm, welcoming, and trusting environment which allows us to work together towards your goals. Are you feeling overwhelmed by the pressures and stress of life? Has communication been difficult lately? Are you looking for support to navigate challenging situations or circumstances? Sometimes, it's about something more than change. It's about growth and we are passionate about joining with our clients in a safe and collaborative space to help empower their growth.
We are an evidence-based practice, working from theoretical approaches of EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness, Person Centered, Integrated Pain Management, Internal Family Systems and Attachment-focused Therapy.
It is our belief that we all have the capacity to change, heal and recover from all the things that life can throw at us. At Balanced Life Counseling, we strive to create a warm, welcoming, and trusting environment which allows us to work together towards your goals. Are you feeling overwhelmed by the pressures and stress of life? Has communication been difficult lately? Are you looking for support to navigate challenging situations or circumstances? Sometimes, it's about something more than change. It's about growth and we are passionate about joining with our clients in a safe and collaborative space to help empower their growth.
Hillary Bossert-Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salunga, PA 17538
I also work with individuals with chronic pain and approach this from a holistic perspective.
In my practice, I find meeting my clients where they are and working together from their goals to be most effective. I would work with my you from a strengths-based approach, helping you to focus your goals on improving your quality of life and working on the different areas of life which either prevent you from achieving your desires or may be a strength to work from! I am open to working with clients from all ages and backgrounds!
I also work with individuals with chronic pain and approach this from a holistic perspective.
In my practice, I find meeting my clients where they are and working together from their goals to be most effective. I would work with my you from a strengths-based approach, helping you to focus your goals on improving your quality of life and working on the different areas of life which either prevent you from achieving your desires or may be a strength to work from! I am open to working with clients from all ages and backgrounds!
Michelle Wegman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
East Petersburg, PA 17520
Life may not be turning out as you thought it would. Disappointments, failed expectations, trauma, tragedy or loss may make up part of your story that you have had a hard time accepting and moving on from. Or maybe you have dealt with a pervasive challenge like anxiety or depression that seems to be deeply rooted, and is disrupting your life. I believe that you can learn how to move through these challenges by processing the pain, gaining deeper insight about yourself and learning strategies along the way. This will improve how you view yourself, and others and help you to make the changes you want to keep moving forward.
Life may not be turning out as you thought it would. Disappointments, failed expectations, trauma, tragedy or loss may make up part of your story that you have had a hard time accepting and moving on from. Or maybe you have dealt with a pervasive challenge like anxiety or depression that seems to be deeply rooted, and is disrupting your life. I believe that you can learn how to move through these challenges by processing the pain, gaining deeper insight about yourself and learning strategies along the way. This will improve how you view yourself, and others and help you to make the changes you want to keep moving forward.
Katie Mount
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Lancaster, PA 17601
Through skillfully and respectfully tending to the layers of pain that have accumulated throughout your life, I can help clear the way for you to access the well of strength that is, and has always been, within you.
Feeling overwhelmed or stuck? Are you struggling with a life transition? Do you experience difficulties in relationships? Maybe you feel stuck in emotional or behavioral patterns that seem to be holding you back. I provide a welcoming, accepting space and offer skills to help you achieve more clarity, confidence and connection in your life. My life and work have taught me that we all suffer and struggle. But they've also shown me that we all possess within us a well of wisdom, resilience, and compassion. The suffering we endure can make it very difficult to access this inherent strength. We can easily become lost, disconnected.
Through skillfully and respectfully tending to the layers of pain that have accumulated throughout your life, I can help clear the way for you to access the well of strength that is, and has always been, within you.
Feeling overwhelmed or stuck? Are you struggling with a life transition? Do you experience difficulties in relationships? Maybe you feel stuck in emotional or behavioral patterns that seem to be holding you back. I provide a welcoming, accepting space and offer skills to help you achieve more clarity, confidence and connection in your life. My life and work have taught me that we all suffer and struggle. But they've also shown me that we all possess within us a well of wisdom, resilience, and compassion. The suffering we endure can make it very difficult to access this inherent strength. We can easily become lost, disconnected.
Valerie Palencar, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Pittston, PA 18640
We all go through periods of pain and confusion.
Hello! I work with my clients using a Cognitive Behavioral, Psychoanalytic, Solution Focused Approach. Solution Focused means we try to solve issues and problems as soon as possible. I am also a trauma specialist and have worked with military and domestic violence victims for many years. Trauma is relative to each individual and shouldn't be compared. And there are ways to heal and thrive! I also work with sexual addiction, childhood behavioral issues, depression and anxiety, chronic pain, career coaching, and all female issues. I also offer premarital and marital counseling.
We all go through periods of pain and confusion.
Hello! I work with my clients using a Cognitive Behavioral, Psychoanalytic, Solution Focused Approach. Solution Focused means we try to solve issues and problems as soon as possible. I am also a trauma specialist and have worked with military and domestic violence victims for many years. Trauma is relative to each individual and shouldn't be compared. And there are ways to heal and thrive! I also work with sexual addiction, childhood behavioral issues, depression and anxiety, chronic pain, career coaching, and all female issues. I also offer premarital and marital counseling.
Sarah Miller LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Harrisburg, PA 17102
I have more than 10 years of experience in the medical and mental health fields, with specific focus on coping with illness, depression, anxiety, grief and loss.
Navigating these challenging times can often feel impossible. You’re not alone! Whether you are grieving the loss of a dear friend or loved one, coping with changes in relationships and routines, facing a chronic illness that is making it hard to even get out of bed some days, or you just feel stuck, overwhelmed, and don’t see a way through your circumstances, I’m here to help! Together, we can develop tools that will prove to be a steady anchor, allowing you to weather life’s future storms.
I have more than 10 years of experience in the medical and mental health fields, with specific focus on coping with illness, depression, anxiety, grief and loss.
Navigating these challenging times can often feel impossible. You’re not alone! Whether you are grieving the loss of a dear friend or loved one, coping with changes in relationships and routines, facing a chronic illness that is making it hard to even get out of bed some days, or you just feel stuck, overwhelmed, and don’t see a way through your circumstances, I’m here to help! Together, we can develop tools that will prove to be a steady anchor, allowing you to weather life’s future storms.
Michael Raskind
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Mifflin, PA 17058 (Online Only)
Getting to the root of your pain, learning to deal with it, building upon your strengths then learning to act versus react to people and events is the goal of our approach. We have a long history of working with diverse populations, who have developed varied problems: Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Marital, Parenting, Occupational, grief and more Our approach is to work with your strengths; help you to develop new views and skills and then organize them into a plan that works in obtaining your goals. As a psychotherapy group practice, we can see just about anyone no matter what you're dealing with.
Getting to the root of your pain, learning to deal with it, building upon your strengths then learning to act versus react to people and events is the goal of our approach. We have a long history of working with diverse populations, who have developed varied problems: Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Marital, Parenting, Occupational, grief and more Our approach is to work with your strengths; help you to develop new views and skills and then organize them into a plan that works in obtaining your goals. As a psychotherapy group practice, we can see just about anyone no matter what you're dealing with.
Debra Lynn Thompson-Knepper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC, CCPG
Verified Verified
Pine Grove, PA 17963
Debra Thompson-Knepper has over 20 years experience working with people who have mental illness and addictions. She believes that it is the therapist's responsibility to have as many therapeutic tools as possible to share with clients to help them achieve their goals. Whether it's development of insight to know the self better and live more successfully or targeted therapy to address a specific marital or individual issue, Debbie shares all her knowledge and tools for your success. Good therapy is built on the client's relationship with the therapist and this is the foundation of all growth.
Debra Thompson-Knepper has over 20 years experience working with people who have mental illness and addictions. She believes that it is the therapist's responsibility to have as many therapeutic tools as possible to share with clients to help them achieve their goals. Whether it's development of insight to know the self better and live more successfully or targeted therapy to address a specific marital or individual issue, Debbie shares all her knowledge and tools for your success. Good therapy is built on the client's relationship with the therapist and this is the foundation of all growth.
Marsinlen Blackwell Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Scranton, PA 18503
I've worked in many settings, my specialties include chronic illness, disability, TBI.
My mission is to provide you for with compassion and clarity when you need it most. If you’ve been feeling hopeless or lost lately, or struggling with a problem in your life that feels unsurmountable, individual therapy could help you improve your everyday life. Individual therapy helps you win against whatever you’re battling by putting a real expert in your corner by means of a professional therapist. Sometimes you just need someone to listen to your concerns and help you problem solve, process emotions in a healthy way.
I've worked in many settings, my specialties include chronic illness, disability, TBI.
My mission is to provide you for with compassion and clarity when you need it most. If you’ve been feeling hopeless or lost lately, or struggling with a problem in your life that feels unsurmountable, individual therapy could help you improve your everyday life. Individual therapy helps you win against whatever you’re battling by putting a real expert in your corner by means of a professional therapist. Sometimes you just need someone to listen to your concerns and help you problem solve, process emotions in a healthy way.
Kristen L. Shipsky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW, CDP
Verified Verified
Luzerne, PA 18709
Do you struggle with feelings that affect your relationships? Do you put your needs at the bottom of your to-do list? Now more than ever, people are feeling overwhelmed while trying to find their place in the world. Ignoring your needs and giving too much of yourself can lead to long-term issues for the mind and body. Therapy is a perfect way to learn more about yourself and take control of your life. I specialize in working with adults who are motivated and ready to learn more about themselves. Are you a caregiver for someone with a chronic illness or dementia? I have vast experience helping caregivers cope with life's challenges.
Do you struggle with feelings that affect your relationships? Do you put your needs at the bottom of your to-do list? Now more than ever, people are feeling overwhelmed while trying to find their place in the world. Ignoring your needs and giving too much of yourself can lead to long-term issues for the mind and body. Therapy is a perfect way to learn more about yourself and take control of your life. I specialize in working with adults who are motivated and ready to learn more about themselves. Are you a caregiver for someone with a chronic illness or dementia? I have vast experience helping caregivers cope with life's challenges.
Lynne A Williams
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Kutztown, PA 19530
My experiences living in and working with people from multiple cultures and faith backgrounds help me to tailor therapy to your unique needs and goals. My professional experiences range from marriage and parenting issues, mood and anxiety disorders, delinquency, veterans' issues, career selection, bereavement, trauma recovery, family violence, adoption & infertility issues, relationship problems, cross-cultural adjustment, chronic illness and pain, and the challenges of living with ADHD and other learning difficulties.
My experiences living in and working with people from multiple cultures and faith backgrounds help me to tailor therapy to your unique needs and goals. My professional experiences range from marriage and parenting issues, mood and anxiety disorders, delinquency, veterans' issues, career selection, bereavement, trauma recovery, family violence, adoption & infertility issues, relationship problems, cross-cultural adjustment, chronic illness and pain, and the challenges of living with ADHD and other learning difficulties.
Elizabeth (Beth) Browning
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lemoyne, PA 17043
I have over twenty years’ experience working with individuals and families in trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, illness, parenting, and much more.
At some point, you may find yourself in need of a little extra support. Maybe someone non-judgmental to listen to you and to hear what you have to say. Perhaps you need a safe space to process something with a therapist who can help you find your own answers. If you are feeling out of control or if you are struggling with life’s challenges, seeking help is an excellent way to start the process of healing. Together, however, we can work collaboratively to identify and reach your goals to create essential changes in your life.
I have over twenty years’ experience working with individuals and families in trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, illness, parenting, and much more.
At some point, you may find yourself in need of a little extra support. Maybe someone non-judgmental to listen to you and to hear what you have to say. Perhaps you need a safe space to process something with a therapist who can help you find your own answers. If you are feeling out of control or if you are struggling with life’s challenges, seeking help is an excellent way to start the process of healing. Together, however, we can work collaboratively to identify and reach your goals to create essential changes in your life.
Jennifer Ewald
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CAADC, CCTP, CET1
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wernersville, PA 19565
Looking to make positive changes? Sick of getting stuck in the same patterns and need a way out? I'm here to help you on your journey toward healing and being your best self. Whether its issues from childhood, the recent past, or present, I'm here to help you work through them and move forward. My passion is in trauma and family of origin issues. I also have vast experience with substance abuse issues, mental health disorders, pain management, and anger. I have worked with teens and adults, men & women. If you're willing to work on yourself, I can walk with you on your path toward change.
Looking to make positive changes? Sick of getting stuck in the same patterns and need a way out? I'm here to help you on your journey toward healing and being your best self. Whether its issues from childhood, the recent past, or present, I'm here to help you work through them and move forward. My passion is in trauma and family of origin issues. I also have vast experience with substance abuse issues, mental health disorders, pain management, and anger. I have worked with teens and adults, men & women. If you're willing to work on yourself, I can walk with you on your path toward change.
Heritage Behavioral Health
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Gettysburg, PA 17325 (Online Only)
Clients ages sixteen through the lifespan are considered for acceptance. I counsel people dealing anxiety, depression, acute stress disorder, PTSD, mood management, grief, loss, suicide of a family member or friend, divorce, relationship issues, chronic or terminal illness, homelessness or domestic abuse. Counseling provides education, and supportive insight so that clients are able to develop healthier coping skills. I provide education and relapse prevention skills for clients with substance abuse and DUI issues. Referrals are made for clients who need more intensive care, due to advanced substance abuse.
Clients ages sixteen through the lifespan are considered for acceptance. I counsel people dealing anxiety, depression, acute stress disorder, PTSD, mood management, grief, loss, suicide of a family member or friend, divorce, relationship issues, chronic or terminal illness, homelessness or domestic abuse. Counseling provides education, and supportive insight so that clients are able to develop healthier coping skills. I provide education and relapse prevention skills for clients with substance abuse and DUI issues. Referrals are made for clients who need more intensive care, due to advanced substance abuse.
Gena Patackas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Peckville, PA 18452
My broad experience allows me to work with a variety of therapeutic concerns, such as, grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, chronic illness, life transitions, and parenting challenges.
Hello! My goal is for you to feel safe, supported, and inspired to learn, grow and overcome current obstacles to be your best self. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with children, adolescents, and adults. I enjoy teaching skills that can be used to help regulate overwhelming emotions, communicate more effectively, and improve meaningful relationships.
My broad experience allows me to work with a variety of therapeutic concerns, such as, grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, chronic illness, life transitions, and parenting challenges.
Hello! My goal is for you to feel safe, supported, and inspired to learn, grow and overcome current obstacles to be your best self. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with children, adolescents, and adults. I enjoy teaching skills that can be used to help regulate overwhelming emotions, communicate more effectively, and improve meaningful relationships.
Lindsey Gilbert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wellsville, PA 17365 (Online Only)
I have experience working with clients struggling with chronic pain, medical issues, anxiety, and depression.
Making the decision to begin therapy takes courage and finding the right therapist is an important step in the process. My primary role is to empower you, the client, to make desired changes in your life. You are worth it!
I have experience working with clients struggling with chronic pain, medical issues, anxiety, and depression.
Making the decision to begin therapy takes courage and finding the right therapist is an important step in the process. My primary role is to empower you, the client, to make desired changes in your life. You are worth it!
Rebekah Coval
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lancaster, PA 17603
Hi there! I am a licensed individual and couples therapist, certified yoga instructor, and birth doula. I am trained in both movement therapy and EMDR. My areas of expertise include anxiety, relationships and couples counseling, grief, trauma, chronic illness/pain, and spirituality. I offer couples counseling for clients wanting to improve their relationship as well as those discerning separation. I have a special interest in clients who are in a season of transition or decision-making, whether related to college, parenthood, new relationship/career, or navigating the last stage of life.
Hi there! I am a licensed individual and couples therapist, certified yoga instructor, and birth doula. I am trained in both movement therapy and EMDR. My areas of expertise include anxiety, relationships and couples counseling, grief, trauma, chronic illness/pain, and spirituality. I offer couples counseling for clients wanting to improve their relationship as well as those discerning separation. I have a special interest in clients who are in a season of transition or decision-making, whether related to college, parenthood, new relationship/career, or navigating the last stage of life.
Rebecca Zumba
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lititz, PA 17543
As many of my clients struggle with chronic pain, I help to identify and address the many physical and emotional layers that can be involved in learning to manage these issues.
At some point in life, many of us struggle with a loss of joy and purpose in response to challenges such as pain, illness, trauma, life transitions, and other major stressors. I can help you stop fighting yourself and create a more peaceful and meaningful life. I see therapy as a dialogue, with us exploring together what works and is important for you. As a skills-based, solution-focused therapist, my clients often find that our work helps them better understand themselves and their patterns, and develop new, more effective ways of coping with challenges.
As many of my clients struggle with chronic pain, I help to identify and address the many physical and emotional layers that can be involved in learning to manage these issues.
At some point in life, many of us struggle with a loss of joy and purpose in response to challenges such as pain, illness, trauma, life transitions, and other major stressors. I can help you stop fighting yourself and create a more peaceful and meaningful life. I see therapy as a dialogue, with us exploring together what works and is important for you. As a skills-based, solution-focused therapist, my clients often find that our work helps them better understand themselves and their patterns, and develop new, more effective ways of coping with challenges.
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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.