Therapists in Boston, MA
Bruce Proc
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MS, MLS, MTS
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02135
With a master’s degree in Addiction Counseling, Leadership, and Theological Studies, Bruce is equipped to assist individuals in renewing their capacity to become contributing members of society. Bruce currently holds one license and one certification: he is an independent level LADC practitioner with a state certification in problematic gambling (MA PGS).
With a master’s degree in Addiction Counseling, Leadership, and Theological Studies, Bruce is equipped to assist individuals in renewing their capacity to become contributing members of society. Bruce currently holds one license and one certification: he is an independent level LADC practitioner with a state certification in problematic gambling (MA PGS).
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Hope Integrative Care
Dr
Not Verified Not Verified
Quincy, MA 02171 (Online Only)
Now an advocate of the empowerment model, I am rewarded when I see patients take initiative in making decisions for their own recovery. I believe the recovery requires a team approach and we want to provide the best care for patients when they reach out for help.
Now an advocate of the empowerment model, I am rewarded when I see patients take initiative in making decisions for their own recovery. I believe the recovery requires a team approach and we want to provide the best care for patients when they reach out for help.
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J R Casey Counseling & Hypnosis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CCH
Verified Verified
Worcester, MA 01603
Waitlist for new clients
Trained to use hypnosis for management of physical pain as well.
Know thyself, wrote the Greek scholar. My aim is to assist you toward effective and functional self-understanding so that you might pursue and achieve the life goals of which you, as a unique person, are most worthy. Harry Truman had on his desk, whatever job he held, these 10 words: "Know right from wrong. Do right. Do your best." I shall always use these words in your service.
Trained to use hypnosis for management of physical pain as well.
Know thyself, wrote the Greek scholar. My aim is to assist you toward effective and functional self-understanding so that you might pursue and achieve the life goals of which you, as a unique person, are most worthy. Harry Truman had on his desk, whatever job he held, these 10 words: "Know right from wrong. Do right. Do your best." I shall always use these words in your service.
George Beilin
Psychologist, EdD
Verified Verified
Beverly, MA 01915
I am a seasoned, licensed psychologist who specializes in the treatment of people experiencing life/career stress, chronic pain, substance abuse, anxiety and/or depression. I treat adults, couples and families. I was the Chief Psychologist for the Lahey Pain Management Center in Danvers, Mass for 5 years and led a free chronic pain support group at Lahey- Beverly Hospital for 7 year.s I have written 2 books (one second edition), have had an American Psychological Association certificate for treating people with mixed substance use/abuse-dependence and am on the allied health courtesy staff at BI-Lahey-Beverly Hospital.
I am a seasoned, licensed psychologist who specializes in the treatment of people experiencing life/career stress, chronic pain, substance abuse, anxiety and/or depression. I treat adults, couples and families. I was the Chief Psychologist for the Lahey Pain Management Center in Danvers, Mass for 5 years and led a free chronic pain support group at Lahey- Beverly Hospital for 7 year.s I have written 2 books (one second edition), have had an American Psychological Association certificate for treating people with mixed substance use/abuse-dependence and am on the allied health courtesy staff at BI-Lahey-Beverly Hospital.
Christopher Bersani
Psychologist, PsyD, ABPP
Verified Verified
Westborough, MA 01581
Adults/teens looking to obtain their ultimate life experience, whether that be focusing on career, scholastics, relationships, athletic pursuits, self-perception or any other important aspect of an individual's life goals. Often times, challenges that face us are manageable if we have the right tools, knowledge and perspective. Whether it be anxiety, depression. difficult relationships, occupational set-backs or long-held perceptions of our own limitations - these can be addressed through collaborative exploration and evidence-based solutions.
Adults/teens looking to obtain their ultimate life experience, whether that be focusing on career, scholastics, relationships, athletic pursuits, self-perception or any other important aspect of an individual's life goals. Often times, challenges that face us are manageable if we have the right tools, knowledge and perspective. Whether it be anxiety, depression. difficult relationships, occupational set-backs or long-held perceptions of our own limitations - these can be addressed through collaborative exploration and evidence-based solutions.
Christopher Woodman, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Easthampton, MA 01027 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Feeling stuck? I base much of my approach on the idea that we are not programmed to be our own best friends, and that gets in the way. Our minds' default settings are not usually set up for us to feel extra self-confident, extra self-compassionate, or extra calm when the storms roll in. Life generally doesn't let us off the hook very easily, but if we can learn to look at things in new ways, we can find peace in knowing that we are doing the best we can with what life has dealt us.
Feeling stuck? I base much of my approach on the idea that we are not programmed to be our own best friends, and that gets in the way. Our minds' default settings are not usually set up for us to feel extra self-confident, extra self-compassionate, or extra calm when the storms roll in. Life generally doesn't let us off the hook very easily, but if we can learn to look at things in new ways, we can find peace in knowing that we are doing the best we can with what life has dealt us.
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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.