Chronic Pain Therapists in Haddam, CT
Have you been experiencing anxiety due to a recently diagnosed of Cancer or a chronic medical condition? Are you starting a new phase of life and feel overwhelmed? Did you recently experience the loss of your beloved spouse or dear friend? All of these are anxiety producing and very difficult. It can be hard to navigate these life transitions when you feel as though you lost control and feel uncertain about who to turn to for help. I am here to help you with these overwhelming feelings so that you can handle these hard life events in the best way possible.
Have you been experiencing anxiety due to a recently diagnosed of Cancer or a chronic medical condition? Are you starting a new phase of life and feel overwhelmed? Did you recently experience the loss of your beloved spouse or dear friend? All of these are anxiety producing and very difficult. It can be hard to navigate these life transitions when you feel as though you lost control and feel uncertain about who to turn to for help. I am here to help you with these overwhelming feelings so that you can handle these hard life events in the best way possible.
Pawsitive Therapy, LLC ~Lauren Crowley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CHAIS, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
As of 2/17, no availability. My therapy dogs and I are here to help with challenges in life. We can help you deal with life transitions, stressful situations, relationships, school and work stress, sadness, self esteem, anxiety, health issues, and other challenges. As a former college athlete, I have learned the many ways that sports and other areas in life can help us learn about ourselves. I have over 15 years of experience and enjoy working with teens, adults, and families. I was a middle school teacher and coach prior to becoming a therapist.
As of 2/17, no availability. My therapy dogs and I are here to help with challenges in life. We can help you deal with life transitions, stressful situations, relationships, school and work stress, sadness, self esteem, anxiety, health issues, and other challenges. As a former college athlete, I have learned the many ways that sports and other areas in life can help us learn about ourselves. I have over 15 years of experience and enjoy working with teens, adults, and families. I was a middle school teacher and coach prior to becoming a therapist.
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Jessica Tyrol
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ADS, CIMHP, Reiki
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Wethersfield, CT 06109
I also offer the Acudetox protocol; an acupuncture technique utilizing designated points in the ear for anxiety, pain, depression, digestion, cravings & insomnia.
Accepting new clients! Please email me to begin therapy. I view therapy as a collaborative relationship & believe you are the expert on you. As a psychotherapist my job is to assist as a mirror, guide & advocate. I offer support & counsel as you strengthen your process & increase your intuition to become your most authentic self. Stress, food & lifestyle choices, self & medical care all play a role in our mental health. As a licensed therapist, health educator, coach & Reiki practitioner, I provide holistically-minded, integrative based mental health services. My ideal client is motivated to create change with support.
I also offer the Acudetox protocol; an acupuncture technique utilizing designated points in the ear for anxiety, pain, depression, digestion, cravings & insomnia.
Accepting new clients! Please email me to begin therapy. I view therapy as a collaborative relationship & believe you are the expert on you. As a psychotherapist my job is to assist as a mirror, guide & advocate. I offer support & counsel as you strengthen your process & increase your intuition to become your most authentic self. Stress, food & lifestyle choices, self & medical care all play a role in our mental health. As a licensed therapist, health educator, coach & Reiki practitioner, I provide holistically-minded, integrative based mental health services. My ideal client is motivated to create change with support.
Jenna T Cohen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mystic, CT 06355
I work with clients to help them resolve and heal from Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic Pain, Perinatal Mental Health/Perinatal mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADS), and Traumatic/Complex Grief and Loss.
Together we will create an EMDR treatment plan that’s based in compassion, kindness, growth and insight. We may integrate other therapeutic approaches to best enhance your healing, including Expressive Arts Therapy, IFS/Ego States, Movement Therapy and Somatic Therapies.
I work with clients to help them resolve and heal from Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic Pain, Perinatal Mental Health/Perinatal mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADS), and Traumatic/Complex Grief and Loss.
Together we will create an EMDR treatment plan that’s based in compassion, kindness, growth and insight. We may integrate other therapeutic approaches to best enhance your healing, including Expressive Arts Therapy, IFS/Ego States, Movement Therapy and Somatic Therapies.
Stressful situations, pain and illness and old habitual behaviors can make it difficult to enjoy life.
As a hypnotist, my goal is to work with you to identify patterns you wish to change, and then utilize trance work to help you accomplish your goals. For those who find hypnosis challenging, I offer technology-assisted virtual reality sessions as a method of supporting a relaxed and productive experience.
Stressful situations, pain and illness and old habitual behaviors can make it difficult to enjoy life.
As a hypnotist, my goal is to work with you to identify patterns you wish to change, and then utilize trance work to help you accomplish your goals. For those who find hypnosis challenging, I offer technology-assisted virtual reality sessions as a method of supporting a relaxed and productive experience.
I work with people who are seeking help with a wide range of issues affecting their daily lives, including Anxiety Disorders, Life Transitions, Self Esteem, Relationship Issues, Coping Skills, Chronic Pain, Stress Management, PTSD, Mood Disorders, and Emotional Dysregulation.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 35 years of experience in the fields of social work and counseling. I have worked in multiple outpatient settings providing clinical services to adolescents, adults and older individuals from diverse backgrounds. Using a person centered, strengths based approach to develop a therapeutic partnership with my clients is the foundation of my practice. I will assist and support you as you set goals and develop the skills, motivation, and insight to create the change you seek in your life.
I work with people who are seeking help with a wide range of issues affecting their daily lives, including Anxiety Disorders, Life Transitions, Self Esteem, Relationship Issues, Coping Skills, Chronic Pain, Stress Management, PTSD, Mood Disorders, and Emotional Dysregulation.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 35 years of experience in the fields of social work and counseling. I have worked in multiple outpatient settings providing clinical services to adolescents, adults and older individuals from diverse backgrounds. Using a person centered, strengths based approach to develop a therapeutic partnership with my clients is the foundation of my practice. I will assist and support you as you set goals and develop the skills, motivation, and insight to create the change you seek in your life.
Health psychology is a sub-specialty within clinical psychology that considers biological, psychological and social factors, and their interactions, as a way to understand physical and mental health and illness.
Welcome! You are destined to have a thriving life and if that is not what you are living right now, I can help! I partner with clients who are interested in growing and facing the barriers that get in the way of their health. Maybe you are struggling with depression or anxiety. Maybe you are living with a chronic disease that has changed how you live. Maybe you have some habits that are taking away from your health. I will work with you to gain an understanding and acceptance of what is going on, so we can then take action and move towards THRIVING!
Health psychology is a sub-specialty within clinical psychology that considers biological, psychological and social factors, and their interactions, as a way to understand physical and mental health and illness.
Welcome! You are destined to have a thriving life and if that is not what you are living right now, I can help! I partner with clients who are interested in growing and facing the barriers that get in the way of their health. Maybe you are struggling with depression or anxiety. Maybe you are living with a chronic disease that has changed how you live. Maybe you have some habits that are taking away from your health. I will work with you to gain an understanding and acceptance of what is going on, so we can then take action and move towards THRIVING!
I typically treat PTSD, anxiety, in all it's complexities, and depression, often coupled with pain developed alongside illness.
I feel that it is important to connect with clients on a deep and meaningful level. The therapeutic relationship is the most important indicator of success and meaningful change in a client's life. It is essential for both the therapist and the client to be engaged in the therapeutic process, actively setting your personal and relationship goals and collaborating on the best ways to meet these.
I typically treat PTSD, anxiety, in all it's complexities, and depression, often coupled with pain developed alongside illness.
I feel that it is important to connect with clients on a deep and meaningful level. The therapeutic relationship is the most important indicator of success and meaningful change in a client's life. It is essential for both the therapist and the client to be engaged in the therapeutic process, actively setting your personal and relationship goals and collaborating on the best ways to meet these.
I aim to help people struggling with most types of emotional disorders (especially anxiety problems), and also have a specialty in health psychology issues: coping with chronic pain or illness, and treating insomnia.
Most people come to therapy because they feel overwhelming feelings (like depression, anxiety, or anger), or they find themselves behaving in ways (like damaging relationships, or avoiding things they should be facing) that are hard to change. My approach is primarily cognitive-behavioral (CBT), which means that I try to help people discover patterns of thinking that produce emotions or behaviors that don't work for them, and then learn to think and act differently. It's important for you to feel listened to and understood, but you can also expect my style to be fairly "active," and for our goals to be as clear as possible.
I aim to help people struggling with most types of emotional disorders (especially anxiety problems), and also have a specialty in health psychology issues: coping with chronic pain or illness, and treating insomnia.
Most people come to therapy because they feel overwhelming feelings (like depression, anxiety, or anger), or they find themselves behaving in ways (like damaging relationships, or avoiding things they should be facing) that are hard to change. My approach is primarily cognitive-behavioral (CBT), which means that I try to help people discover patterns of thinking that produce emotions or behaviors that don't work for them, and then learn to think and act differently. It's important for you to feel listened to and understood, but you can also expect my style to be fairly "active," and for our goals to be as clear as possible.
This means that I work with people who are having difficulty adjusting to an illness, who are having difficulty transitioning into the next stage of life, or who want to make a behavior change such as smoking cessation, weight management, stress management and exercise adherence.
I work with individuals, couples, families, and groups who are struggling with various issues, such as depression, anxiety, relationship problems, grief/loss, and coping with life transitions.
This means that I work with people who are having difficulty adjusting to an illness, who are having difficulty transitioning into the next stage of life, or who want to make a behavior change such as smoking cessation, weight management, stress management and exercise adherence.
I work with individuals, couples, families, and groups who are struggling with various issues, such as depression, anxiety, relationship problems, grief/loss, and coping with life transitions.
I have been working with people struggling with chronic illness/ pain, stress&anxiety for a decade as a health&life coach, and later on as a therapist.
Most of my clients will say I offer immense compassion but will also challenge you to look deeply at the stuff you may be (consciously/or unconsciously) turning away from. My approach is “holistic” which is often a loaded word in today’s world. For me, I look at each person as a make up of the physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual.
I have been working with people struggling with chronic illness/ pain, stress&anxiety for a decade as a health&life coach, and later on as a therapist.
Most of my clients will say I offer immense compassion but will also challenge you to look deeply at the stuff you may be (consciously/or unconsciously) turning away from. My approach is “holistic” which is often a loaded word in today’s world. For me, I look at each person as a make up of the physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual.
I have specific training treating pediatric chronic pain.
Everyone has a journey. Often times, journeys do not go as expected. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults who are experiencing significant life stressors that get in the way of how they wish to live their lives or go on their journey. Through the therapeutic process, I seek to partner with people in order to assist them in reducing stress, increasing awareness, and learning coping skills to be their own best advocate.
I have specific training treating pediatric chronic pain.
Everyone has a journey. Often times, journeys do not go as expected. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults who are experiencing significant life stressors that get in the way of how they wish to live their lives or go on their journey. Through the therapeutic process, I seek to partner with people in order to assist them in reducing stress, increasing awareness, and learning coping skills to be their own best advocate.
It is especially effective for conditions that have an emotional base or aspect, such as Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, mood problems, depression, compulsions, food and environmental sensitivities, anger, and stress.
My practice is about solving problems, from relatively simple ones like smoking, weight control, or sleep issues, to deeper ones like fears and phobias, and, complex, chronic illnesses that almost invariably have multi-faceted emotional roots. Of course, chronic illnesses can rarely be dealt with as easily and quickly as, say, insomnia, smoking cessation, teeth grinding, or TMJ problems. Habits and simple fears and phobias mostly respond very well to the application of skilled Direct-Suggestion hypnosis. However, Healing Hypnosis, my specialty, is a more intensive and deeper process. That aims to get to the root of problems.
It is especially effective for conditions that have an emotional base or aspect, such as Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, mood problems, depression, compulsions, food and environmental sensitivities, anger, and stress.
My practice is about solving problems, from relatively simple ones like smoking, weight control, or sleep issues, to deeper ones like fears and phobias, and, complex, chronic illnesses that almost invariably have multi-faceted emotional roots. Of course, chronic illnesses can rarely be dealt with as easily and quickly as, say, insomnia, smoking cessation, teeth grinding, or TMJ problems. Habits and simple fears and phobias mostly respond very well to the application of skilled Direct-Suggestion hypnosis. However, Healing Hypnosis, my specialty, is a more intensive and deeper process. That aims to get to the root of problems.
If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, or stress related to chronic illness or pain, you may find yourself feeling a sense of powerlessness.
Therapy can provide a sense of hope when facing life's challenges. I create a safe, non-judgmental place that allows you to express difficult thoughts and emotions. Together we will utilize effective therapeutic strategies to obtain goals and improve your emotional well-being.
If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, or stress related to chronic illness or pain, you may find yourself feeling a sense of powerlessness.
Therapy can provide a sense of hope when facing life's challenges. I create a safe, non-judgmental place that allows you to express difficult thoughts and emotions. Together we will utilize effective therapeutic strategies to obtain goals and improve your emotional well-being.
Whether it’s to tackle relationship or family difficulties, anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, ADHD, or pain management, I draw on many strategies including Internal Family Systems; Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction; ACT; and cognitive, body- centered, and neuroscience- informed techniques help you get unstuck and moving in a more fulfilling direction.
If you feel like some parts of your life aren’t going the way you’d like them to go, therapy in a warm, supportive, and professional environment may help you get things moving in the right direction. I enjoy working with college-age students and adults, and I work together with each client to create an individualized approach based on your unique goals, strengths, challenges, and preferences.
Whether it’s to tackle relationship or family difficulties, anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, ADHD, or pain management, I draw on many strategies including Internal Family Systems; Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction; ACT; and cognitive, body- centered, and neuroscience- informed techniques help you get unstuck and moving in a more fulfilling direction.
If you feel like some parts of your life aren’t going the way you’d like them to go, therapy in a warm, supportive, and professional environment may help you get things moving in the right direction. I enjoy working with college-age students and adults, and I work together with each client to create an individualized approach based on your unique goals, strengths, challenges, and preferences.
Lara Krawchuk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, MPH
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Chester, CT 06412
Our Healing Concepts therapists are internationally recognized grief, nonfinite loss, traumatic loss, physical illness, religious trauma and attachment injury experts!
Are you feeling sad, stressed, overwhelmed, anxious, hurt, or alone? Have you experienced a loss or life transition that is difficult to make sense of? Are you looking to try IFS? I understand the suffering and confusion caused by painful life experiences. No matter how big the hurt; I help clients see that healing and growth are always attainable! My team and I are passionate healers! We work collaboratively with you to create an effective healing experience tailored to your unique needs. Clients say we are compassionate, creative, courageous, open-minded and deeply connected. We believe in you. Help is near!
Our Healing Concepts therapists are internationally recognized grief, nonfinite loss, traumatic loss, physical illness, religious trauma and attachment injury experts!
Are you feeling sad, stressed, overwhelmed, anxious, hurt, or alone? Have you experienced a loss or life transition that is difficult to make sense of? Are you looking to try IFS? I understand the suffering and confusion caused by painful life experiences. No matter how big the hurt; I help clients see that healing and growth are always attainable! My team and I are passionate healers! We work collaboratively with you to create an effective healing experience tailored to your unique needs. Clients say we are compassionate, creative, courageous, open-minded and deeply connected. We believe in you. Help is near!
Fascinated by the complexities of human emotions and the ways people cope with stress, pain, and change.
I am a licensed Professional counselor. My license number is 7884. I specialize in supporting individuals, couples, and families through challenges such as anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, and trauma, using a client-centered, empathetic approach. My goal is to help you develop the tools and insights needed to navigate life’s challenges and create lasting, meaningful change.
Fascinated by the complexities of human emotions and the ways people cope with stress, pain, and change.
I am a licensed Professional counselor. My license number is 7884. I specialize in supporting individuals, couples, and families through challenges such as anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, and trauma, using a client-centered, empathetic approach. My goal is to help you develop the tools and insights needed to navigate life’s challenges and create lasting, meaningful change.
Danielle Montemerlo
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
I have helped clients work through struggles; whether that is life transitions, chronic pain, symptoms of depression and anxiety, or behaviors associated with substance use, mental health, and other addictive behaviors.
Current Availability: In Person Mondays 1:30 and 6pm,Tuesdays 12:30pm;Telehealth Wednesdays 12:30, 1:30,and 5:30pm, Thurs. 1:30pm. Are you stuck in a cycle that you have tried to get out of, but can't? Is your depression, anxiety, or addiction continuing that cycle of not being able to work towards your life goals? Do you need help finding the motivation to change, and the potential to life a happy and fulfilling life? I might be the therapist for you, to help you in your journey. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with years of experience working in different settings and a variety of concerns that people have come to me with.
I have helped clients work through struggles; whether that is life transitions, chronic pain, symptoms of depression and anxiety, or behaviors associated with substance use, mental health, and other addictive behaviors.
Current Availability: In Person Mondays 1:30 and 6pm,Tuesdays 12:30pm;Telehealth Wednesdays 12:30, 1:30,and 5:30pm, Thurs. 1:30pm. Are you stuck in a cycle that you have tried to get out of, but can't? Is your depression, anxiety, or addiction continuing that cycle of not being able to work towards your life goals? Do you need help finding the motivation to change, and the potential to life a happy and fulfilling life? I might be the therapist for you, to help you in your journey. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with years of experience working in different settings and a variety of concerns that people have come to me with.
Nancy Diane Varga
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LADC
Verified Verified
Essex, CT 06426
Waitlist for new clients
I am a licensed clinical social worker. I specialize in helping clients who are dealing with issues related to an oncology diagnosis, palliative care caregivers and or/chronic illness and grief and loss. I also have expertise in chemical dependence treatment and am a licensed alcohol and drug counselor.
I am a licensed clinical social worker. I specialize in helping clients who are dealing with issues related to an oncology diagnosis, palliative care caregivers and or/chronic illness and grief and loss. I also have expertise in chemical dependence treatment and am a licensed alcohol and drug counselor.
I work with adults and specialize in anxiety including panic disorder and phobias, depression, trauma, adjustment issues, and chronic pain.
I am certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy to treat trauma, as well as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for depression. I am also trained in Cognitive Behavioral Treatment for chronic pain. By working in collaboration with each individual, I tailor the above strategies to make progress and meet each individual's therapy goals.
I work with adults and specialize in anxiety including panic disorder and phobias, depression, trauma, adjustment issues, and chronic pain.
I am certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy to treat trauma, as well as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for depression. I am also trained in Cognitive Behavioral Treatment for chronic pain. By working in collaboration with each individual, I tailor the above strategies to make progress and meet each individual's therapy goals.
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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.