Chronic Pain Therapists in Dunmore, PA

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Tiffany Griffiths, Psy.D. & Associates, Inc.
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Dunmore, PA 18512
Our specialties and interests include: Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), trauma resolution, pain management, testing and assessment, interpersonal issues, GLBTQ issues, women's issues, sexual issues, substance abuse and recovery, marital and family issues, childhood disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and personal growth.
I have worked to create an integrated, evidence-based, and holistic group practice where my vision of the ideal environment for growth can unfold. The associates in the practice have diverse backgrounds, interests, and training. No matter what problem or difficulty with which you present, someone in our group can assist you. We have cultivated an environment of peace, warmth, and acceptance to assure you will be respected, unconditionally.
Our specialties and interests include: Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), trauma resolution, pain management, testing and assessment, interpersonal issues, GLBTQ issues, women's issues, sexual issues, substance abuse and recovery, marital and family issues, childhood disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and personal growth.
I have worked to create an integrated, evidence-based, and holistic group practice where my vision of the ideal environment for growth can unfold. The associates in the practice have diverse backgrounds, interests, and training. No matter what problem or difficulty with which you present, someone in our group can assist you. We have cultivated an environment of peace, warmth, and acceptance to assure you will be respected, unconditionally.
(570) 560-6579 View (570) 560-6579
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William F Dougherty
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD
Verified Verified
Dunmore, PA 18510
Dr. Bill Dougherty is a Licensed Professional Counselor and has passed the National Certified Psychologist Professional Practice Examination. Providing quality compassionate counseling services to children, teens, and adults for over twenty-nine years.
Dr. Bill Dougherty is a Licensed Professional Counselor and has passed the National Certified Psychologist Professional Practice Examination. Providing quality compassionate counseling services to children, teens, and adults for over twenty-nine years.
(272) 435-8187 View (272) 435-8187
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Brittany Caufman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Dunmore, PA 18509
I have always enjoyed working with a mix of populations and concerns. Some of the populations I've worked with in the past have largely been the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with eating disorders, and those who struggle with addiction/addictive behaviors. I enjoy helping people get to the root of their struggle, locating the source of the fire, so-to-speak. Sometimes, this takes a lot of work and patience but aiding individuals in putting the puzzle of themselves together is why I do this.
I have always enjoyed working with a mix of populations and concerns. Some of the populations I've worked with in the past have largely been the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with eating disorders, and those who struggle with addiction/addictive behaviors. I enjoy helping people get to the root of their struggle, locating the source of the fire, so-to-speak. Sometimes, this takes a lot of work and patience but aiding individuals in putting the puzzle of themselves together is why I do this.
(272) 225-6999 View (272) 225-6999
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Dr. Jenny Wildrick
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC , CRC , CPRP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dunmore, PA 18512
Hello! My name is Jenny Wildrick. I am the owner of JMW Counseling LLC. Jmw counseling is a small practice with two offices in Dunmore, Pa, and Kingston, Pa. We have five therapists including myself who are are accepting clients. I graduated from Keystone College in 2014 with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, and completed my Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling in 2017 from the University of Scranton. I obtained my Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from Capella University. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, and a Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner.
Hello! My name is Jenny Wildrick. I am the owner of JMW Counseling LLC. Jmw counseling is a small practice with two offices in Dunmore, Pa, and Kingston, Pa. We have five therapists including myself who are are accepting clients. I graduated from Keystone College in 2014 with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, and completed my Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling in 2017 from the University of Scranton. I obtained my Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from Capella University. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, and a Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner.
(570) 672-5731 View (570) 672-5731
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MMG Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Dunmore, PA 18509
Welcome! The therapists at MMG Counseling understand that taking the step to talk to a therapist and searching for someone you can connect with can be a stressful! We will help make this process as easy as it can be! Once you do decide to take the step to reach out, our hope is that you will feel it is a strength, and you've made a healthy step towards better self-care. From your first session on, you will be treated with kindness and respect. You will feel validated and safe to explore all of your feelings, thoughts and emotions, and as a result, you will have the opportunity to gain insights to make healthy changes in your life.
Welcome! The therapists at MMG Counseling understand that taking the step to talk to a therapist and searching for someone you can connect with can be a stressful! We will help make this process as easy as it can be! Once you do decide to take the step to reach out, our hope is that you will feel it is a strength, and you've made a healthy step towards better self-care. From your first session on, you will be treated with kindness and respect. You will feel validated and safe to explore all of your feelings, thoughts and emotions, and as a result, you will have the opportunity to gain insights to make healthy changes in your life.
(570) 483-8956 View (570) 483-8956
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Thaxton Holistic Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, EMDR
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Dunmore, PA 18512
You can reach us at 570-904-7363 and get to know our therapists via our website. At THWC it's our mission to create a soothing, client-focused, healing focused environment, committed and focused on you as a whole person. With over 75 years of combined experience, our skilled and compassionate therapists offer virtual and in-person individual, couple, family, and group counseling services for all ages and concerns. Supported by years of experience and training, we'll work with you to develop specific, tailored strategies using effective approaches to help you quickly achieve and sustain results and feel relief.
You can reach us at 570-904-7363 and get to know our therapists via our website. At THWC it's our mission to create a soothing, client-focused, healing focused environment, committed and focused on you as a whole person. With over 75 years of combined experience, our skilled and compassionate therapists offer virtual and in-person individual, couple, family, and group counseling services for all ages and concerns. Supported by years of experience and training, we'll work with you to develop specific, tailored strategies using effective approaches to help you quickly achieve and sustain results and feel relief.
(570) 354-0508 View (570) 354-0508
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Amanda Gentile
Licensed Professional Counselor, BA, MA
Verified Verified
Dunmore, PA 18512
My devotion consists of working with a variety of individuals who suffer from mental health disorders. My experiences vary from anxiety, depression, addiction, and codependency disorders. My specialty focuses in grief therapy. I use cognitive behavior therapy and psychotherapy to support an individuals greater well being.
My devotion consists of working with a variety of individuals who suffer from mental health disorders. My experiences vary from anxiety, depression, addiction, and codependency disorders. My specialty focuses in grief therapy. I use cognitive behavior therapy and psychotherapy to support an individuals greater well being.
(570) 399-3223 View (570) 399-3223
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Dr. Krystle Berkoski
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dunmore, PA 18510
I support folx who're navigating complex interpersonal issues, recovering from distress and trauma, grieving, and/or experiencing unexplained somatic symptoms. My clients are typically seeking relief from symptoms, meaning from their experiences, and validating relationship. People who are comfortable with telehealth and ready to embrace the mind-body connection with something a little different (i.e, Somatic Experiencing) will likely match well with me.
I support folx who're navigating complex interpersonal issues, recovering from distress and trauma, grieving, and/or experiencing unexplained somatic symptoms. My clients are typically seeking relief from symptoms, meaning from their experiences, and validating relationship. People who are comfortable with telehealth and ready to embrace the mind-body connection with something a little different (i.e, Somatic Experiencing) will likely match well with me.
(570) 726-1760 View (570) 726-1760
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Frick Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, CRC, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Dunmore, PA 18510
Not accepting new clients
My ideal client is someone who may be facing grief and loss, trauma, disability or chronic illness, LGBTQ+ issues, or just have a sense that a big shift is necessary to live the life they desire and deserve. My hope is that you have a curiosity to go below the surface and dig deep, a willingness to be patient, kind and compassionate to yourself, and maybe even be interested in learning more about your brain and body and willing to learn ways to support them. But, if that's not you, that's ok! I love working with all types of people and supporting their growth - wherever that may go.
My ideal client is someone who may be facing grief and loss, trauma, disability or chronic illness, LGBTQ+ issues, or just have a sense that a big shift is necessary to live the life they desire and deserve. My hope is that you have a curiosity to go below the surface and dig deep, a willingness to be patient, kind and compassionate to yourself, and maybe even be interested in learning more about your brain and body and willing to learn ways to support them. But, if that's not you, that's ok! I love working with all types of people and supporting their growth - wherever that may go.
(570) 664-9785 View (570) 664-9785

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Integrative Mind and Body Services
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Scranton, PA 18503
Neurofeedback and biofeedback sessions can help with relaxation, reduce tension and pain, improve sleep, manage emotional states, reduce blood pressure, assist in pain management, enhance performance and regulate your breathing and heart rate.
IMBS utilizes neurofeedback and biofeedback therapies to help people maximize their potential, increase self-awareness of their physiological and psychological functioning, and decrease their risk of health problems. Each session is specifically tailored to suit a client’s individual needs, whether you want to address specific symptoms or just be the best version of yourself.
Neurofeedback and biofeedback sessions can help with relaxation, reduce tension and pain, improve sleep, manage emotional states, reduce blood pressure, assist in pain management, enhance performance and regulate your breathing and heart rate.
IMBS utilizes neurofeedback and biofeedback therapies to help people maximize their potential, increase self-awareness of their physiological and psychological functioning, and decrease their risk of health problems. Each session is specifically tailored to suit a client’s individual needs, whether you want to address specific symptoms or just be the best version of yourself.
(570) 681-2067 View (570) 681-2067
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Gena Patackas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Scranton, PA 18505
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.
(570) 391-4378 View (570) 391-4378
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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.
(570) 535-3267 View (570) 535-3267
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Michael Raskind
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Scranton, PA 18504  (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.
(717) 807-5614 View (717) 807-5614
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Jennifer Wascura
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Scranton, PA 18503
Welcome, I would like to tell you about myself, I am a licensed social worker. I have over 25 years in the mental health profession and helping individuals of all ages. I offer a peaceful environment where you can honestly express yourself. You can be reassured that you will not be judged in the present or past but can be assured I will work with you to obtain peace within yourself in the present and future. I look forward to helping you on your journey to serenity.
Welcome, I would like to tell you about myself, I am a licensed social worker. I have over 25 years in the mental health profession and helping individuals of all ages. I offer a peaceful environment where you can honestly express yourself. You can be reassured that you will not be judged in the present or past but can be assured I will work with you to obtain peace within yourself in the present and future. I look forward to helping you on your journey to serenity.
(570) 955-5479 View (570) 955-5479
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Patricia Ann Krenitsky
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC, CAMS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Scranton, PA 18505
You are not alone. Seeking help is the first step to change. Establishing Trust between client and counselor is the most important step in the therapeutic process. My goal as the counselor is to establish trust and provide a safe place for you to explore your thoughts, feelings and concerns to a professional unbiased listener. I can teach you the tools to start feeling better and/or accept what you cannot change and regain peace and comfort and a sense of purpose despite problem areas.
You are not alone. Seeking help is the first step to change. Establishing Trust between client and counselor is the most important step in the therapeutic process. My goal as the counselor is to establish trust and provide a safe place for you to explore your thoughts, feelings and concerns to a professional unbiased listener. I can teach you the tools to start feeling better and/or accept what you cannot change and regain peace and comfort and a sense of purpose despite problem areas.
(570) 995-2204 View (570) 995-2204
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Hollie Browning Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Scranton, PA 18509
I am a license professional counselor in Pennsylvania. I graduated from The University of Scranton where I received a Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have experience in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, oncology and resilience counseling, grief counseling, addictions counseling, co-occurring disorders and other severe mental health disorders, as well as personality disorders, couples therapy, and group therapy. My method of therapy mainly involves psychoanalytic theory.
I am a license professional counselor in Pennsylvania. I graduated from The University of Scranton where I received a Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have experience in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, oncology and resilience counseling, grief counseling, addictions counseling, co-occurring disorders and other severe mental health disorders, as well as personality disorders, couples therapy, and group therapy. My method of therapy mainly involves psychoanalytic theory.
(272) 808-1807 View (272) 808-1807
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Katherine Hauser, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Scranton, PA 18501
Are you searching for a warm and safe place, a safe person with whom you can share your story? In my practice, my goal is to create that space for you, to hold that space for you in each session so that you can bring all that has been weighing you down and together we can lift the burden. I am more than happy to help you find that space in person or over video therapy if that is more comfortable for you. I offer warmth, caring, and clinical expertise gained through extensive training from my grad program at Columbia University and postgraduate training at the Center for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis of NJ.
Are you searching for a warm and safe place, a safe person with whom you can share your story? In my practice, my goal is to create that space for you, to hold that space for you in each session so that you can bring all that has been weighing you down and together we can lift the burden. I am more than happy to help you find that space in person or over video therapy if that is more comfortable for you. I offer warmth, caring, and clinical expertise gained through extensive training from my grad program at Columbia University and postgraduate training at the Center for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis of NJ.
(570) 373-9978 View (570) 373-9978
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April Barry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Scranton, PA 18501  (Online Only)
Do you seek a deeper understanding of why you do the things you do? Are you struggling but you’re not exactly sure why or what to do about it? Taking the step to explore a better understanding of yourself in therapy, is empowering, purposeful, and courageous. Through an authentic connection and openness, I believe change, growth, and healing can occur. Together, we identify areas that are impacting your thinking, behavior, and relationships, seek out and examine their origin, find meaning, and work towards achieving and practicing new, healthier ways of relating and understanding.
Do you seek a deeper understanding of why you do the things you do? Are you struggling but you’re not exactly sure why or what to do about it? Taking the step to explore a better understanding of yourself in therapy, is empowering, purposeful, and courageous. Through an authentic connection and openness, I believe change, growth, and healing can occur. Together, we identify areas that are impacting your thinking, behavior, and relationships, seek out and examine their origin, find meaning, and work towards achieving and practicing new, healthier ways of relating and understanding.
(717) 837-3507 View (717) 837-3507
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Nicole Henning
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Scranton, PA 18512  (Online Only)
Hi there! My name is Nicole Henning. I’m a licensed professional counselor LPC out of the state of Pennsylvania. I have been practicing for about a decade now. I mainly work with adults 18 and above, and I enjoy focusing on cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical, behavioral therapy, humanistic approaches, person-centered, approaches, trauma, informed, care, approaches, and being able to apply psychodynamic approaches as well. I have a big passion for working with neuroscience and enjoy many trainings in this and being able to help people understand their brain health.
Hi there! My name is Nicole Henning. I’m a licensed professional counselor LPC out of the state of Pennsylvania. I have been practicing for about a decade now. I mainly work with adults 18 and above, and I enjoy focusing on cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical, behavioral therapy, humanistic approaches, person-centered, approaches, trauma, informed, care, approaches, and being able to apply psychodynamic approaches as well. I have a big passion for working with neuroscience and enjoy many trainings in this and being able to help people understand their brain health.
(323) 643-8569 View (323) 643-8569
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CB Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Scranton, PA 18501
Our associates believe that clients are the experts on their lives and we are guides to help them get to their ideal selves. We use cognitive-behavioral, insight oriented therapy as well as other modalities to help clients achieve their goals. While we are nurturing and kind as therapists, we also believe in keeping clients accountable to work toward their initial purpose for entering therapy. We are qualified to work with most issues that a client may present with, with the exception of sexual offenders.
Our associates believe that clients are the experts on their lives and we are guides to help them get to their ideal selves. We use cognitive-behavioral, insight oriented therapy as well as other modalities to help clients achieve their goals. While we are nurturing and kind as therapists, we also believe in keeping clients accountable to work toward their initial purpose for entering therapy. We are qualified to work with most issues that a client may present with, with the exception of sexual offenders.
(570) 437-8554 View (570) 437-8554

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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.