Chronic Pain Therapists in Fenwood, WI

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Kathleen Virginia Mueske
Counselor, MSE, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Appleton, WI 54913
Areas that I have skill and experience in include trauma, PTSD, grief, depression, mood problems, anxiety, identity/self-worth, chronic pain, complex health issues, somatic symptoms, life transitions, spiritual wounds.
I believe that HOPE is the true essence of an enriched life and as a professional counselor I work to restore hope and resiliency in a compassionate, safe and healing space. I seek to alleviate emotional, psychological pain with trauma informed care. My goal is to help you see your worth and believe that you can have the life you want. Let me help you experience peace, healing and joy. I believe every person has a story and that every human being deserves respect and dignity no matter the circumstances. Your story matters! I am trustworthy and work with clients from diverse backgrounds including LGBTQ & neurodivergent folks.
Areas that I have skill and experience in include trauma, PTSD, grief, depression, mood problems, anxiety, identity/self-worth, chronic pain, complex health issues, somatic symptoms, life transitions, spiritual wounds.
I believe that HOPE is the true essence of an enriched life and as a professional counselor I work to restore hope and resiliency in a compassionate, safe and healing space. I seek to alleviate emotional, psychological pain with trauma informed care. My goal is to help you see your worth and believe that you can have the life you want. Let me help you experience peace, healing and joy. I believe every person has a story and that every human being deserves respect and dignity no matter the circumstances. Your story matters! I am trustworthy and work with clients from diverse backgrounds including LGBTQ & neurodivergent folks.
(920) 473-4012 View (920) 473-4012
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Kim Witkowski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Appleton, WI 54911
Waitlist for new clients
You can also receive help for grief and loss, anxiety, depression, adjustment, chronic pain, substance use problems, addiction, and other living life conditions.
It takes courage to reach out for help and find the right therapist. I believe good therapy starts with rapport building, getting to know you, and listening to your needs. You will find a safe, non-judgmental, empathic place for you to heal and grow. I walk beside my clients on their journey. My areas of expertise include treating trauma/PTSD in a Trauma-Informed Care setting with treatment offerings of Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing Therapy, & Trauma Informed Guilt Reduction Therapy. I have worked with a wide range of populations including emergency response personnel, Law Enforcement, and sexual assault survivors.
You can also receive help for grief and loss, anxiety, depression, adjustment, chronic pain, substance use problems, addiction, and other living life conditions.
It takes courage to reach out for help and find the right therapist. I believe good therapy starts with rapport building, getting to know you, and listening to your needs. You will find a safe, non-judgmental, empathic place for you to heal and grow. I walk beside my clients on their journey. My areas of expertise include treating trauma/PTSD in a Trauma-Informed Care setting with treatment offerings of Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing Therapy, & Trauma Informed Guilt Reduction Therapy. I have worked with a wide range of populations including emergency response personnel, Law Enforcement, and sexual assault survivors.
(920) 647-8685 View (920) 647-8685
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Stacy Bamberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oshkosh, WI 54901
I also implement Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), CBT-Anxiety, and CBT-Chronic Pain.
Many of us go through a process of hoping for change, personal growth or, perhaps, acceptance within ourselves. I'm here to walk that journey with you and help you reach realistic goals to positively impact your daily life. I believe that establishing rapport between a client and therapist is the foundation in providing the best outcome for change. You'll find that my therapeutic approach is empathetic, non-judgmental, and transparent with a bit of light-heartedness. I work with a wide variety of clients with specialty populations that include healthcare workers, first responders, sexual assault survivors, and couples.
I also implement Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), CBT-Anxiety, and CBT-Chronic Pain.
Many of us go through a process of hoping for change, personal growth or, perhaps, acceptance within ourselves. I'm here to walk that journey with you and help you reach realistic goals to positively impact your daily life. I believe that establishing rapport between a client and therapist is the foundation in providing the best outcome for change. You'll find that my therapeutic approach is empathetic, non-judgmental, and transparent with a bit of light-heartedness. I work with a wide variety of clients with specialty populations that include healthcare workers, first responders, sexual assault survivors, and couples.
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Kayla Seitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Mauston, WI 53948
Waitlist for new clients
Clients deserve to have a safe space to discover options for their healing journey. Clients, regardless of needs and goals all have one thing in common; grief. The idea of losing someone, something, or a unexpected change in life brings upon the grieving process. It is not expected that everyone suffers alone and in silence; this is only the goal of stigma. Bring all of the hurt, guilt, shame, desperation, and pain to the safe space of therapy and use it as a stepping stone on your own carved path to overall health and wellness in mind, body, and spirit.
Clients deserve to have a safe space to discover options for their healing journey. Clients, regardless of needs and goals all have one thing in common; grief. The idea of losing someone, something, or a unexpected change in life brings upon the grieving process. It is not expected that everyone suffers alone and in silence; this is only the goal of stigma. Bring all of the hurt, guilt, shame, desperation, and pain to the safe space of therapy and use it as a stepping stone on your own carved path to overall health and wellness in mind, body, and spirit.
(608) 315-5992 View (608) 315-5992
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Bryan Jonet
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Appleton, WI 54913
I have done directly or am familiar with: vocational counseling (21 years doing that); aging issues; anger management; bipolar d/o; chronic pain issues; couples counseling; limited dissociative d/o work; family caregiving/stress issues; single parent family therapy; job stress/EAP; learni.
I begin therapy utilizing a cognitive behavioral approach. I sincerely believe that when people are hurting, they are not aware of the interplay between thoughts, feelings and behaviors. I feel many western therapy counseling approaches are too cognitively oriented and only a fraction of patients benefit from this approach. Counseling should be engaging, challenging and thought/feeling provoking. Counseling professionals should be knowledgeable and willing to make referrals and point out community resources. Finally, counseling professionals should not use jargon/terminology that is unfamiliar to the patient. Communication with the
I have done directly or am familiar with: vocational counseling (21 years doing that); aging issues; anger management; bipolar d/o; chronic pain issues; couples counseling; limited dissociative d/o work; family caregiving/stress issues; single parent family therapy; job stress/EAP; learni.
I begin therapy utilizing a cognitive behavioral approach. I sincerely believe that when people are hurting, they are not aware of the interplay between thoughts, feelings and behaviors. I feel many western therapy counseling approaches are too cognitively oriented and only a fraction of patients benefit from this approach. Counseling should be engaging, challenging and thought/feeling provoking. Counseling professionals should be knowledgeable and willing to make referrals and point out community resources. Finally, counseling professionals should not use jargon/terminology that is unfamiliar to the patient. Communication with the
(920) 764-5718 View (920) 764-5718
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Gregg Scharf
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CSAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Crosse, WI 54601
I have conducted specialized research and presented on current trends related to addiction and chronic pain.
I am accepting new clients. I have experience working in a variety of clinical settings treating both mental health and addiction issues simultaneously or separately. I offer court-ordered alcohol and drug assessments, DOT assessments as a certified Substance Abuse Professional (SAP), as well as attorney-ordered assessments. What makes my approach unique, is my ability to adapt treatment to fit your specific needs thereby making a complicated process a little more manageable. When the client can wrap their mind around the problem in a way they've never considered is the beginning point for effective and meaningful therapy.
I have conducted specialized research and presented on current trends related to addiction and chronic pain.
I am accepting new clients. I have experience working in a variety of clinical settings treating both mental health and addiction issues simultaneously or separately. I offer court-ordered alcohol and drug assessments, DOT assessments as a certified Substance Abuse Professional (SAP), as well as attorney-ordered assessments. What makes my approach unique, is my ability to adapt treatment to fit your specific needs thereby making a complicated process a little more manageable. When the client can wrap their mind around the problem in a way they've never considered is the beginning point for effective and meaningful therapy.
(608) 466-4762 View (608) 466-4762
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Laura Demetrician
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Appleton, WI 54913
I have been told that I am warm and safe, yet I can also say the difficult thing to help you move from pain to healing, "stuckness" to growth.
Many people experience challenges in their life, whether it be their marriage, family, or personal life. Transitions, change, and conflict are inevitable, and when individuals are open, courageous, and ready for change, counseling can be very effective. Not every therapist will be good for every situation, and that is why I have spent my career specializing in marriage and family therapy. Many relationships need help at one point or another, but I can help individuals and couples move from confusion to clarity. Are you trying to determine if your relationship is destructive? Difficult? Disappointing?
I have been told that I am warm and safe, yet I can also say the difficult thing to help you move from pain to healing, "stuckness" to growth.
Many people experience challenges in their life, whether it be their marriage, family, or personal life. Transitions, change, and conflict are inevitable, and when individuals are open, courageous, and ready for change, counseling can be very effective. Not every therapist will be good for every situation, and that is why I have spent my career specializing in marriage and family therapy. Many relationships need help at one point or another, but I can help individuals and couples move from confusion to clarity. Are you trying to determine if your relationship is destructive? Difficult? Disappointing?
(920) 944-3261 View (920) 944-3261
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Bedford F Hines
Licensed Professional Counselor, MDiv, MA
Verified Verified
Appleton, WI 54911
What do you want to change? You may want relief from emotional pain, or you may desire improvements to yourself or in your significant relationships. Whichever the case, you set your goal and I'll help you as best I can to achieve it. Counseling is all about you. In your time with me I'll be bringing over forty years of counseling/coaching experience. And that includes knowing what approaches and techniques work best from those years of experience. All problems have some sort of solution. This is your life to improve and to enjoy to the fullest.
What do you want to change? You may want relief from emotional pain, or you may desire improvements to yourself or in your significant relationships. Whichever the case, you set your goal and I'll help you as best I can to achieve it. Counseling is all about you. In your time with me I'll be bringing over forty years of counseling/coaching experience. And that includes knowing what approaches and techniques work best from those years of experience. All problems have some sort of solution. This is your life to improve and to enjoy to the fullest.
(920) 786-8902 View (920) 786-8902
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Robin M. West
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CSAC
Verified Verified
Oshkosh, WI 54901  (Online Only)
It can also help to reduce anxiety, anger and even help reduce chronic pain.
Clearing past trauma can allow you to live, love and pursue your goals in the now rather than living in reaction to the past. Eliminating triggers for using substances can help you get and stay sober.I have used EMDR to help people with just about any MH issue with great success. In addition, I have a background that I feel allows me to be of special help to veterans, emergency responders, survivors of sexual assault and anyone who struggles with shame or guilt for any reason. EMDR in conjunction with Trauma informed guilt reduction therapy can be very healing. See website: rwesttherapy.com
It can also help to reduce anxiety, anger and even help reduce chronic pain.
Clearing past trauma can allow you to live, love and pursue your goals in the now rather than living in reaction to the past. Eliminating triggers for using substances can help you get and stay sober.I have used EMDR to help people with just about any MH issue with great success. In addition, I have a background that I feel allows me to be of special help to veterans, emergency responders, survivors of sexual assault and anyone who struggles with shame or guilt for any reason. EMDR in conjunction with Trauma informed guilt reduction therapy can be very healing. See website: rwesttherapy.com
(920) 216-5078 View (920) 216-5078
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Be Well Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CSAC
Verified Verified
Shawano, WI 54166
Does being in love mean being in pain? Are you and your significant other having a hard time communicating or getting your needs met? Are you confused, anxious, sad or angry? Are you feeling less motivated? Having difficulty concentrating or sleeping? Do you feel distracted and find it hard to follow through? Are you questioning your goals or feel stuck? Are you questioning your family of origin and feel you have issues from the past that are unresolved? Are you grieving the loss of someone? Do you worry about yourself or your significant other and their bad habits? Are you a survivor?
Does being in love mean being in pain? Are you and your significant other having a hard time communicating or getting your needs met? Are you confused, anxious, sad or angry? Are you feeling less motivated? Having difficulty concentrating or sleeping? Do you feel distracted and find it hard to follow through? Are you questioning your goals or feel stuck? Are you questioning your family of origin and feel you have issues from the past that are unresolved? Are you grieving the loss of someone? Do you worry about yourself or your significant other and their bad habits? Are you a survivor?
(414) 501-2664 View (414) 501-2664
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Karen Loka
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
La Crosse, WI 54601
My name is Karen Loka, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in the Eau Claire, WI area, working with clients in MN, WI and IA via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in depression, anxiety, stress, pain management, difficulty sleeping, and grief and loss. I use Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help my clients navigate a forward path. I have found my style of therapy is best suited to adults that are dealing with transitional and chronic health challenges to develop a more positive outlook on life.
My name is Karen Loka, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in the Eau Claire, WI area, working with clients in MN, WI and IA via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in depression, anxiety, stress, pain management, difficulty sleeping, and grief and loss. I use Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help my clients navigate a forward path. I have found my style of therapy is best suited to adults that are dealing with transitional and chronic health challenges to develop a more positive outlook on life.
(414) 240-1328 View (414) 240-1328
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Kristi Ann Balge
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Harshaw, WI 54529  (Online Only)
Therapy is about change and hope. Come looking for a space to unload the weights on your world, which might be grief, loss, pain, trauma, confusion, fear, hurt.... but eventually we will grasp onto a lifeline of hope to begin to move toward a position that leads you out from being overwhelmed or consumed by those weights that you have been carrying. Therapy moves at a different pace for each person and care and compassion will be given to meet everyone's individual needs.
Therapy is about change and hope. Come looking for a space to unload the weights on your world, which might be grief, loss, pain, trauma, confusion, fear, hurt.... but eventually we will grasp onto a lifeline of hope to begin to move toward a position that leads you out from being overwhelmed or consumed by those weights that you have been carrying. Therapy moves at a different pace for each person and care and compassion will be given to meet everyone's individual needs.
(715) 382-9256 View (715) 382-9256
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Abdulla Mogherbi, MSE, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSE, LPC
Verified Verified
Appleton, WI 54911
I work with children, adolescents and adults. Ages 6+ with issues include Anxiety, Panics, Depression, ADD/ADHD, ODD, Anger, Explosive Anger, OCD, Tics, Tourettes, Autism, sleep difficulties, pain, Fibromyalgia, migraines, GI issues, IBS, Brain Gut, CVS, Hypertension. I work with clients according their individual and unique needs using the therapeutic approaches that fits those needs. I highly respect their values and beliefs. I teach and train them to learn good coping skills to manage and have control over their difficulties.
I work with children, adolescents and adults. Ages 6+ with issues include Anxiety, Panics, Depression, ADD/ADHD, ODD, Anger, Explosive Anger, OCD, Tics, Tourettes, Autism, sleep difficulties, pain, Fibromyalgia, migraines, GI issues, IBS, Brain Gut, CVS, Hypertension. I work with clients according their individual and unique needs using the therapeutic approaches that fits those needs. I highly respect their values and beliefs. I teach and train them to learn good coping skills to manage and have control over their difficulties.
(920) 944-6097 View (920) 944-6097
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Clinical Services- Wisconsin Rapids
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LPC, CSAC, ICS, SAP
Verified Verified
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
Thank you for looking at my profile! Working in the counseling field for 28 years, the areas of concern that I have frequently seen are concerns of anxiety,depression, substance use, grief and loss, trauma, chronic pain and family/relationship issues. I provide a warm, safe environment to help you find a way to put the puzzle pieces of your life together to form the beautiful picture that you are. I work with individuals, couples and families using a variety of approaches including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client Focused and Solution Focused therapy.
Thank you for looking at my profile! Working in the counseling field for 28 years, the areas of concern that I have frequently seen are concerns of anxiety,depression, substance use, grief and loss, trauma, chronic pain and family/relationship issues. I provide a warm, safe environment to help you find a way to put the puzzle pieces of your life together to form the beautiful picture that you are. I work with individuals, couples and families using a variety of approaches including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client Focused and Solution Focused therapy.
(715) 718-6040 View (715) 718-6040
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Holly Doughty
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Kaukauna, WI 54130
My specialties included chronic pain; relationships; anxiety; depression; and trauma treatment.
Hello! I am Holly Doughty, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I am a EMDR and DBT therapist. I am accepting new patients (adults, teens, kids). I have recently opened a new location in Kaukauna. Are you struggling with anxiety? Worried about others and what they are thinking? Asking yourself "what if" a lot? Are you feeling triggered by others? Questioning your relationships? Is someone in your life causing you distress in a relationship? Are you struggling but don't know what is causing it. I can help you and you are in the right place.
My specialties included chronic pain; relationships; anxiety; depression; and trauma treatment.
Hello! I am Holly Doughty, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I am a EMDR and DBT therapist. I am accepting new patients (adults, teens, kids). I have recently opened a new location in Kaukauna. Are you struggling with anxiety? Worried about others and what they are thinking? Asking yourself "what if" a lot? Are you feeling triggered by others? Questioning your relationships? Is someone in your life causing you distress in a relationship? Are you struggling but don't know what is causing it. I can help you and you are in the right place.
(920) 415-4416 View (920) 415-4416
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New Depth Counseling & Wellness Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Green Bay, WI 54303
My purpose is to teach, guide, and support all those seeking to live up to their highest potential. My intentions as a psychotherapist are to help you understand, release, and heal the parts of "self" that are felt to be out of balance, stuck, and/or wounded. We have the innate ability to heal ourselves from past stories that no longer serve us in the present. This profound healing can transform your life to have more meaning and purpose. My area of strengths include treating trauma, secondary trauma, PTSD, attachment issues, performance issues, mood disorders, and/or other behavioral health issues hindering your quality of life.
My purpose is to teach, guide, and support all those seeking to live up to their highest potential. My intentions as a psychotherapist are to help you understand, release, and heal the parts of "self" that are felt to be out of balance, stuck, and/or wounded. We have the innate ability to heal ourselves from past stories that no longer serve us in the present. This profound healing can transform your life to have more meaning and purpose. My area of strengths include treating trauma, secondary trauma, PTSD, attachment issues, performance issues, mood disorders, and/or other behavioral health issues hindering your quality of life.
(920) 656-5622 View (920) 656-5622
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Janelle Hafermann
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ICS, CSAC, NCAC I, SAP
Verified Verified
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
Waitlist for new clients
I work with all populations specializing in the areas of criminal justice, trauma and adversity, grief and loss, substance use, military veterans, sexual and physical violence along with challenges that face both the young and aging populations. I use an eclectic mix of therapeutic styles and embody a belief that each persons story and journey, is one that I am privileged to know and travel alongside. I seek to understand and support the goals and needs of those I work with, offering a holistic culturally informed team approach to each unique individual.
I work with all populations specializing in the areas of criminal justice, trauma and adversity, grief and loss, substance use, military veterans, sexual and physical violence along with challenges that face both the young and aging populations. I use an eclectic mix of therapeutic styles and embody a belief that each persons story and journey, is one that I am privileged to know and travel alongside. I seek to understand and support the goals and needs of those I work with, offering a holistic culturally informed team approach to each unique individual.
(715) 260-3097 View (715) 260-3097
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Kayla Petersen
Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Chetek, WI 54728  (Online Only)
If you are looking for a warm dedicated and inspired therapist to support you and your goals, I welcome individuals of all different backgrounds to begin the therapy journey. My name is Kayla, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Wisconsin. My focus is to seek and restore balance within the heart and mind through a therapeutic process that honors my client’s unique experience and intention for therapy to create desired life changes and healing.
If you are looking for a warm dedicated and inspired therapist to support you and your goals, I welcome individuals of all different backgrounds to begin the therapy journey. My name is Kayla, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Wisconsin. My focus is to seek and restore balance within the heart and mind through a therapeutic process that honors my client’s unique experience and intention for therapy to create desired life changes and healing.
(715) 652-8226 View (715) 652-8226
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Roots of Healing, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, MSHN, L Hyp, CWFC
Verified Verified
Appleton, WI 54915  (Online Only)
Sometimes life can feel like we are stuck in the mud. We are struggling to get out, to break free, but it feels like we can't get out. We may feel frustrated, angry, anxious, helpless, or distraught. When this happens, it can be difficult to know how to deal with what happened or what type of help we need.
Sometimes life can feel like we are stuck in the mud. We are struggling to get out, to break free, but it feels like we can't get out. We may feel frustrated, angry, anxious, helpless, or distraught. When this happens, it can be difficult to know how to deal with what happened or what type of help we need.
(920) 395-1081 View (920) 395-1081
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Sharon Gray
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Appleton, WI 54914
YOU CAN FEEL BETTER! Feeling stressed, anxious, depressed? Have troubled relationships? Do you struggle with your child's behavior, attitude or school achievement? Want MORE than talk therapy? My work is strength-based: let's find what is working and improve the areas that are not! In an easy-going and comfortable manner, I use brain science i.e. Brainspotting, Sensorimotor Therapy and Interpersonal Neurobiology (along with a sense of humor) to provide treatment of emotional and behavioral issues in adults, children, couples and families; including psychological assessments for both children and adults.
YOU CAN FEEL BETTER! Feeling stressed, anxious, depressed? Have troubled relationships? Do you struggle with your child's behavior, attitude or school achievement? Want MORE than talk therapy? My work is strength-based: let's find what is working and improve the areas that are not! In an easy-going and comfortable manner, I use brain science i.e. Brainspotting, Sensorimotor Therapy and Interpersonal Neurobiology (along with a sense of humor) to provide treatment of emotional and behavioral issues in adults, children, couples and families; including psychological assessments for both children and adults.
(920) 471-1773 View (920) 471-1773
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.