Chronic Pain Therapists in Beaver Springs, PA

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Fred Benner
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, CAADC, SAP
Verified Verified
Middleburg, PA 17842
I am accepting Face-2-Face AND telehealth clients. I am equipped to provide HIPAA compliant telehealth services by voice or video. This has now been approved by all insurance carriers, and is an option which extends flexibility, but our office is also open . I have broad experience in working with mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, substance use disorders, and families struggling with addiction. I also help those with problems caused by alcohol or drugs, couples trying to save a relationship. and those in child custody disputes because of divorce or separation. I also help with process addictions like gambling and pornography.
I am accepting Face-2-Face AND telehealth clients. I am equipped to provide HIPAA compliant telehealth services by voice or video. This has now been approved by all insurance carriers, and is an option which extends flexibility, but our office is also open . I have broad experience in working with mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, substance use disorders, and families struggling with addiction. I also help those with problems caused by alcohol or drugs, couples trying to save a relationship. and those in child custody disputes because of divorce or separation. I also help with process addictions like gambling and pornography.
(717) 889-7152 View (717) 889-7152
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Rooted Relational Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Mifflinburg, PA 17844
Struggling with depression, anxiety, or stress? Dealing with grief, loss, or trauma? Feeling overwhelmed? Losing hope that things will ever change? WE CAN HELP. We are here to help you experience growth, healing, and wholeness in your life and relationships. Whether you want to feel less stressed, experience less conflict, enjoy better communication, fall more deeply in love, or otherwise enjoy better self-esteem and more satisfying relationships with partners, friends, family, or kids (even adult children), our experienced and highly trained therapists can help you reach your goals.
Struggling with depression, anxiety, or stress? Dealing with grief, loss, or trauma? Feeling overwhelmed? Losing hope that things will ever change? WE CAN HELP. We are here to help you experience growth, healing, and wholeness in your life and relationships. Whether you want to feel less stressed, experience less conflict, enjoy better communication, fall more deeply in love, or otherwise enjoy better self-esteem and more satisfying relationships with partners, friends, family, or kids (even adult children), our experienced and highly trained therapists can help you reach your goals.
(570) 884-4662 x1 View (570) 884-4662 x1
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Get Centered Counseling & Energy Healing
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MEd, MA
Verified Verified
New Berlin, PA 17855
Falling out of alignment in life is a natural consequence to the perceived conditions of stress, that may come from work, relationships, health issues, financial issues, the loss of a loved one, injury, divorce, etc. Happiness is our natural state. Unhappiness is unnatural, that's why it feels so awful when one's life is turned upside down and into a spiral of chaos and uncertainty. The key to an upsetting experience is to talk with someone trained to understand, support and help you return to your center. Learn more at www.getcenteredcounseling.org
Falling out of alignment in life is a natural consequence to the perceived conditions of stress, that may come from work, relationships, health issues, financial issues, the loss of a loved one, injury, divorce, etc. Happiness is our natural state. Unhappiness is unnatural, that's why it feels so awful when one's life is turned upside down and into a spiral of chaos and uncertainty. The key to an upsetting experience is to talk with someone trained to understand, support and help you return to your center. Learn more at www.getcenteredcounseling.org
(570) 857-2292 View (570) 857-2292
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Doug Richard
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, AAMFT, ICEEFT
Verified Verified
Mifflinburg, PA 17844
Struggling with relationship difficulties? Depression, anxiety, stress? Dealing with grief, loss, or trauma? Feeling overwhelmed? Losing hope that things will change? You can trust us to help you! Rooted exists to help you experience growth, healing, and wholeness in your life and relationships. Whether you want to feel less stressed, experience less conflict, enjoy better communication, fall more deeply in love, or enjoy better self-esteem and more satisfying relationships with partners, friends, family, or kids (even adult children), our experienced and highly trained therapists can help you reach your goals.
Struggling with relationship difficulties? Depression, anxiety, stress? Dealing with grief, loss, or trauma? Feeling overwhelmed? Losing hope that things will change? You can trust us to help you! Rooted exists to help you experience growth, healing, and wholeness in your life and relationships. Whether you want to feel less stressed, experience less conflict, enjoy better communication, fall more deeply in love, or enjoy better self-esteem and more satisfying relationships with partners, friends, family, or kids (even adult children), our experienced and highly trained therapists can help you reach your goals.
(570) 884-4662 x1 View (570) 884-4662 x1

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Angela Linebaugh
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, ATR-BC, LPC
Verified Verified
York, PA 17402
Other areas of specialty include: anxiety, depression, stress, and chronic illness.
I am a Registered, Board Certified Art Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor who believes in the power of art to transform and heal. I like to create a comfortable environment for children, teens, adults and families to work on change. I offer creative arts therapies including art therapy, sand tray, and play techniques to help them overcome challenges. In sessions, you will see how art can provide a way to express your inner most feelings when words sometimes fail you. Once the words have been spoken then it is often easier to address the deeper issues and conflicts.
Other areas of specialty include: anxiety, depression, stress, and chronic illness.
I am a Registered, Board Certified Art Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor who believes in the power of art to transform and heal. I like to create a comfortable environment for children, teens, adults and families to work on change. I offer creative arts therapies including art therapy, sand tray, and play techniques to help them overcome challenges. In sessions, you will see how art can provide a way to express your inner most feelings when words sometimes fail you. Once the words have been spoken then it is often easier to address the deeper issues and conflicts.
(717) 983-4749 View (717) 983-4749
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Carter Moss @the Mindful Oasis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Shade Gap, PA 17255  (Online Only)
I offer a specialization in chronic pain issues in addition to anxiety and depression.
Are you tired of feeling trapped in a cycle of anxiety or overwhelmed by the weight of depression? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to quiet the noise of your racing thoughts and find a sense of calm within? In the depths of your suffocating darkness, where anxiety and depression loom like shadows, I offer you a beacon of hope.
I offer a specialization in chronic pain issues in addition to anxiety and depression.
Are you tired of feeling trapped in a cycle of anxiety or overwhelmed by the weight of depression? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to quiet the noise of your racing thoughts and find a sense of calm within? In the depths of your suffocating darkness, where anxiety and depression loom like shadows, I offer you a beacon of hope.
(717) 942-9797 View (717) 942-9797
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Sage Stevens
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lemont, PA 16851  (Online Only)
I work with the LGBTQIA+ community, eating disorders, chronic pain, kink/poly/sex workers, PTSD, self-harm, and suicidality.
I’m glad you found my page! My name is Sage (they/them). Have you ever felt outcast from those around you, or less than others based on the intersectionality of your identities and how you present yourself? You may feel that nobody will understand that coming out later in life is possible- you are not alone. As a non-binary, pan, ace, neurodivergent and disabled therapist, I have lived experience with where you are right now. When you come to see me, you will be met with non-judgment, empathy, connection, and compassion. You are always welcome to come as you are. Outside the therapy room I love nature, dance, and fostering animals!
I work with the LGBTQIA+ community, eating disorders, chronic pain, kink/poly/sex workers, PTSD, self-harm, and suicidality.
I’m glad you found my page! My name is Sage (they/them). Have you ever felt outcast from those around you, or less than others based on the intersectionality of your identities and how you present yourself? You may feel that nobody will understand that coming out later in life is possible- you are not alone. As a non-binary, pan, ace, neurodivergent and disabled therapist, I have lived experience with where you are right now. When you come to see me, you will be met with non-judgment, empathy, connection, and compassion. You are always welcome to come as you are. Outside the therapy room I love nature, dance, and fostering animals!
(814) 980-6286 View (814) 980-6286
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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.
(570) 234-3476 View (570) 234-3476
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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.
(717) 937-8065 View (717) 937-8065
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Holly Grimm
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Chester, PA 19382
This method has been proven to be very effective with a number of conditions including ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Addictions, and Chronic Pain including Migraine, among others.
My office is currently accepting new neurofeedback (EEG biofeedback) clients, but please be aware that my talk therapy/EMDR schedule is currently full.
This method has been proven to be very effective with a number of conditions including ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Addictions, and Chronic Pain including Migraine, among others.
My office is currently accepting new neurofeedback (EEG biofeedback) clients, but please be aware that my talk therapy/EMDR schedule is currently full.
(610) 429-4100 View (610) 429-4100
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Hannah Gilmore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Middletown, PA 17057
Whether you are coming to therapy for anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, a life change, or just a general sense of unease, facing these issues can be scary. Healing isn’t easy because it involves confronting our pain and hurts. Healing can also be full of joy, hope, connection, and freedom as we experience new possibilities of being and relating. My approach is warm, relational, and integrative. I strive to offer a space where you can feel safe enough to look inward – to gently and compassionately welcome all parts of yourself with less judgment and shame.
Whether you are coming to therapy for anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, a life change, or just a general sense of unease, facing these issues can be scary. Healing isn’t easy because it involves confronting our pain and hurts. Healing can also be full of joy, hope, connection, and freedom as we experience new possibilities of being and relating. My approach is warm, relational, and integrative. I strive to offer a space where you can feel safe enough to look inward – to gently and compassionately welcome all parts of yourself with less judgment and shame.
(717) 259-2930 View (717) 259-2930
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Tori Kline
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, ATR-BC, LPC, CBIS, RYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downingtown, PA 19335  (Online Only)
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Board Certified Art Therapist, Certified Brain Injury Specialist and Registered Yoga Teacher, I specialize in taking a creative and holistic approach to help clients find balance of mind, body and spirit. I seek to support and empower individuals to develop skills that align with their values and strengths, as a way to get in touch with a more mindful and centered sense of being to overcome life’s challenges. I aim to assist adults experiencing brain injury, physical disability or medical trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and chronic pain.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Board Certified Art Therapist, Certified Brain Injury Specialist and Registered Yoga Teacher, I specialize in taking a creative and holistic approach to help clients find balance of mind, body and spirit. I seek to support and empower individuals to develop skills that align with their values and strengths, as a way to get in touch with a more mindful and centered sense of being to overcome life’s challenges. I aim to assist adults experiencing brain injury, physical disability or medical trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and chronic pain.
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Rebecca Zumba
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lititz, PA 17543
Waitlist for new clients
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.
(717) 455-3379 View (717) 455-3379
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Vanessa C Selby
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Camp Hill, PA 17011  (Online Only)
I specialize in treating anxiety, panic, and OCD; headache and chronic pain conditions; stress-related and stressful medical conditions.
If you're feeling stuck and frustrated that you can't seem to manage your life the way you would like, it may be time to seek help. Many people struggle and suffer unnecessarily, when all they need is a fresh perspective, a nudge in the right direction, or a new skill or two to help them reach their goals. With a focus on acceptance and empowerment, my goal in working with you will be to help you understand and accept where you are and how you got there, then establish goals for moving toward the life you desire.
I specialize in treating anxiety, panic, and OCD; headache and chronic pain conditions; stress-related and stressful medical conditions.
If you're feeling stuck and frustrated that you can't seem to manage your life the way you would like, it may be time to seek help. Many people struggle and suffer unnecessarily, when all they need is a fresh perspective, a nudge in the right direction, or a new skill or two to help them reach their goals. With a focus on acceptance and empowerment, my goal in working with you will be to help you understand and accept where you are and how you got there, then establish goals for moving toward the life you desire.
(717) 685-4724 View (717) 685-4724
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Hannah Gilmore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Quakertown, PA 18951
Whether you are coming to therapy for anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, a life change, or just a general sense of unease, facing these issues can be scary. Healing isn’t easy because it involves confronting our pain and hurts. Healing can also be full of joy, hope, connection, and freedom as we experience new possibilities of being and relating. My approach is warm, relational, and integrative. I strive to offer a space where you can feel safe enough to look inward – to gently and compassionately welcome all parts of yourself with less judgment and shame.
Whether you are coming to therapy for anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, a life change, or just a general sense of unease, facing these issues can be scary. Healing isn’t easy because it involves confronting our pain and hurts. Healing can also be full of joy, hope, connection, and freedom as we experience new possibilities of being and relating. My approach is warm, relational, and integrative. I strive to offer a space where you can feel safe enough to look inward – to gently and compassionately welcome all parts of yourself with less judgment and shame.
(215) 544-3724 View (215) 544-3724
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Phoebe E McElhenny
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC, CSP
Verified Verified
West Chester, PA 19382
Thank you for considering my professional counseling services. No matter what has brought you here today, you have just taken your first step toward a successful change in your life. If you are suffering from a divorce, illness or loss, depression, anxiety, ADD, developmental issues, anger, or a disruption or transition in your life or your child's life; allow me to help you. As a therapist, I will utilize a warm, confidential, non-judgemental approach to assisting you with your issue. I enjoy helping children, adolescents and adults understand and cope with their issues. Together, we find solutions so you can meet your goals.
Thank you for considering my professional counseling services. No matter what has brought you here today, you have just taken your first step toward a successful change in your life. If you are suffering from a divorce, illness or loss, depression, anxiety, ADD, developmental issues, anger, or a disruption or transition in your life or your child's life; allow me to help you. As a therapist, I will utilize a warm, confidential, non-judgemental approach to assisting you with your issue. I enjoy helping children, adolescents and adults understand and cope with their issues. Together, we find solutions so you can meet your goals.
(484) 313-4146 View (484) 313-4146
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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.
(717) 912-8274 View (717) 912-8274
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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.
(223) 215-5653 View (223) 215-5653
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Marifel Estrada-Currie
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Allentown, PA 18106
e depression and anxiety), OCD, eating disorders, managing adjustments to disabilities and ongoing medical diagnoses/chronic pain through the use of effective psychotherapeutic interventions.
As individuals we are continually faced with life events that at times can be challenging, stressful and overwhelming and can impact our emotional and physical well being and relationships. It is at these times that we strive to find emotional and mental relief, balance and connection. As a licensed psychologist, I strive to help clients find positive coping skills to help them through events negatively impacting their present lives. I will strive to provide an empathetic therapeutic environment in a collaborative dialogue between me, the clinician, and you, the client to find emotional relief, calm, and interpersonal growth.
e depression and anxiety), OCD, eating disorders, managing adjustments to disabilities and ongoing medical diagnoses/chronic pain through the use of effective psychotherapeutic interventions.
As individuals we are continually faced with life events that at times can be challenging, stressful and overwhelming and can impact our emotional and physical well being and relationships. It is at these times that we strive to find emotional and mental relief, balance and connection. As a licensed psychologist, I strive to help clients find positive coping skills to help them through events negatively impacting their present lives. I will strive to provide an empathetic therapeutic environment in a collaborative dialogue between me, the clinician, and you, the client to find emotional relief, calm, and interpersonal growth.
(484) 282-1107 View (484) 282-1107
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Sarah Rentz
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MAT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Allentown, PA 18106
My areas of specialization are trauma/PTSD, chronic illness, and various forms of anxiety, depression and grief.
As your therapist, I will help you gain insight and coping skills so that you can build resilience, self- trust and HOPE in the face of adversity. I know that life throws us curveballs, but I am here to walk along side of you as you move toward healing. Research tells us that trauma is held in the body as well as the mind. I will give you the knowledge you need to calm your nervous system and move toward a healthier and more peaceful life.
My areas of specialization are trauma/PTSD, chronic illness, and various forms of anxiety, depression and grief.
As your therapist, I will help you gain insight and coping skills so that you can build resilience, self- trust and HOPE in the face of adversity. I know that life throws us curveballs, but I am here to walk along side of you as you move toward healing. Research tells us that trauma is held in the body as well as the mind. I will give you the knowledge you need to calm your nervous system and move toward a healthier and more peaceful life.
(484) 619-2304 View (484) 619-2304
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.