Chronic Pain Therapists in Maple Shade, NJ
The stress of living with a medical condition often requires patients to balance lifestyle changes with conflicting personal expectations and demands. These conflicts create stress and often contribute to feelings of anger, demoralization, guilt, and worry.
For many chronic medical conditions, stress creates a vicious cycle: difficult, challenging, and problematic symptoms lead to stress, stress leads to greater difficulty balancing management or prevention of symptoms, in turn making symptoms more frequent, severe, and making the management of symptoms even more difficult and stressful.
The stress of living with a medical condition often requires patients to balance lifestyle changes with conflicting personal expectations and demands. These conflicts create stress and often contribute to feelings of anger, demoralization, guilt, and worry.
For many chronic medical conditions, stress creates a vicious cycle: difficult, challenging, and problematic symptoms lead to stress, stress leads to greater difficulty balancing management or prevention of symptoms, in turn making symptoms more frequent, severe, and making the management of symptoms even more difficult and stressful.
My name is Lilah Souza. I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and licensed professional counselor (LPC) who works with a variety of different backgrounds including children, teens, young adults, adults, LGBTQ+ individuals, neurodivergent individuals, and so on.
My name is Lilah Souza. I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and licensed professional counselor (LPC) who works with a variety of different backgrounds including children, teens, young adults, adults, LGBTQ+ individuals, neurodivergent individuals, and so on.
Individuals seeking thoughtful mental health support in New Jersey can work with Giulia Santisi, an Associate Counselor at LifeStance Health who helps clients navigate emotional challenges with compassion and practical strategies for growth. She provides individual therapy for teens, adults, and seniors throughout New Jersey, creating a supportive environment where clients can explore their concerns, strengthen coping skills, and work toward meaningful and lasting change. Giulia has clinical experience supporting individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and PTSD or trauma.
Individuals seeking thoughtful mental health support in New Jersey can work with Giulia Santisi, an Associate Counselor at LifeStance Health who helps clients navigate emotional challenges with compassion and practical strategies for growth. She provides individual therapy for teens, adults, and seniors throughout New Jersey, creating a supportive environment where clients can explore their concerns, strengthen coping skills, and work toward meaningful and lasting change. Giulia has clinical experience supporting individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and PTSD or trauma.
Education BA from Rowan University & MSW from Rutgers University I have over 16 years of experience working as a licensed clinical therapist in both inpatient and outpatient settings. My expertise is in treating Depression, Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Eating Disorders, Women's trauma, PTSD, Personality Disorders, Addictions, Anger Management, Adjustment Disorders, and Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. I work with each client to develop the most appropriate and effective intervention/treatment plan.
Education BA from Rowan University & MSW from Rutgers University I have over 16 years of experience working as a licensed clinical therapist in both inpatient and outpatient settings. My expertise is in treating Depression, Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Eating Disorders, Women's trauma, PTSD, Personality Disorders, Addictions, Anger Management, Adjustment Disorders, and Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. I work with each client to develop the most appropriate and effective intervention/treatment plan.
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The pain has been there long enough that you've stopped expecting people to understand.
Therapy for chronic pain isn't about making the pain go away. That's your medical team's work. Mine is about the rest of it: the grief, the identity shifts, the anxiety that builds around flares, the way pain reshapes sleep and relationships. I draw on mindfulness-based CBT, trauma-focused approaches, and DBT skills for the days the pain is loudest.
The pain has been there long enough that you've stopped expecting people to understand.
Therapy for chronic pain isn't about making the pain go away. That's your medical team's work. Mine is about the rest of it: the grief, the identity shifts, the anxiety that builds around flares, the way pain reshapes sleep and relationships. I draw on mindfulness-based CBT, trauma-focused approaches, and DBT skills for the days the pain is loudest.
My inclusive work focuses on: Helping people to feel regulated and capable, and to feel seen, safe, and valued for who they are in our process together; those struggling with trauma, PTSD, depression and anxiety; chronic pain, grief and loss, phobias, racing thoughts, crossroads and upheaval; as well as Body Image, with a specific focus on Body Neutrality and Health At Every Size (HAES) – all with mindfulness, compassion, and acceptance.
My therapeutic approach blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Systems (family and internal family), Somatics, Breathwork, and Mindfulness. Work is trauma-informed, compassionate and kind, through a harm-reduction lense. Additionally I am a Ketamine-Assisted-Psychotherapy Provider, offering Preparation & Integration services for KAP as well as PAT.
My inclusive work focuses on: Helping people to feel regulated and capable, and to feel seen, safe, and valued for who they are in our process together; those struggling with trauma, PTSD, depression and anxiety; chronic pain, grief and loss, phobias, racing thoughts, crossroads and upheaval; as well as Body Image, with a specific focus on Body Neutrality and Health At Every Size (HAES) – all with mindfulness, compassion, and acceptance.
My therapeutic approach blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Systems (family and internal family), Somatics, Breathwork, and Mindfulness. Work is trauma-informed, compassionate and kind, through a harm-reduction lense. Additionally I am a Ketamine-Assisted-Psychotherapy Provider, offering Preparation & Integration services for KAP as well as PAT.
Do you suspect you have subconscious blocks that create negative thinking, self sabotage or harmful habits? I help you heal the cause of unwanted saboteurs wreaking havoc in your life. We use Behavioral Kinesiology to:
Reveal trapped emotions, from past unwanted beliefs, blocks/ behaviors
Remove them with E.F.T., Hypnosis, Energy Healing and NLP.
Rewire Brain and Body with “Future Paced Hypnosis & NLP.
This creates new neural pathways that support you to feel strong, healthy and in charge of your daily life choices.
Heal the Cause sessions help caregivers release stress, restore calm and refill their inner well.
Do you suspect you have subconscious blocks that create negative thinking, self sabotage or harmful habits? I help you heal the cause of unwanted saboteurs wreaking havoc in your life. We use Behavioral Kinesiology to:
Reveal trapped emotions, from past unwanted beliefs, blocks/ behaviors
Remove them with E.F.T., Hypnosis, Energy Healing and NLP.
Rewire Brain and Body with “Future Paced Hypnosis & NLP.
This creates new neural pathways that support you to feel strong, healthy and in charge of your daily life choices.
Heal the Cause sessions help caregivers release stress, restore calm and refill their inner well.
Additionally, we provide non-opioid pain management options like acupuncture.
Dr. Shakeilla Smithbey is an integrative & family medicine board certified physician. She completed medical school at Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, D.C., and completed her family and social medicine residency at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, New York. She emphasizes principles that are evidence-based, safe and effective.
Additionally, we provide non-opioid pain management options like acupuncture.
Dr. Shakeilla Smithbey is an integrative & family medicine board certified physician. She completed medical school at Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, D.C., and completed her family and social medicine residency at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, New York. She emphasizes principles that are evidence-based, safe and effective.
I am Laurie Engel, a dually licensed therapist and clinical leader with over 25 years of experience helping individuals and couples. My background bridges advanced clinical psychology and social work, including specialized training in CBT from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. I work with adults and couples navigating mood disorders, anxiety, acute relationship stress, and complex life adjustments. I also offer dedicated, expert care for the loved ones of individuals struggling with substance use disorders, as well as those managing grief, loss, and chronic medical issues.
I am Laurie Engel, a dually licensed therapist and clinical leader with over 25 years of experience helping individuals and couples. My background bridges advanced clinical psychology and social work, including specialized training in CBT from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. I work with adults and couples navigating mood disorders, anxiety, acute relationship stress, and complex life adjustments. I also offer dedicated, expert care for the loved ones of individuals struggling with substance use disorders, as well as those managing grief, loss, and chronic medical issues.
I am firm believer in the philosophy that the only constant in life is change. I work together with my patient to allow them to recognize that accepting change is an important quality for a successful and happy life. I value specifically tailoring a treatment plan to the individual to ensure we have a compassionate and understanding relationship on the road towards personal betterment/growth. I treat children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. I also provide counseling to couples and families.
I am firm believer in the philosophy that the only constant in life is change. I work together with my patient to allow them to recognize that accepting change is an important quality for a successful and happy life. I value specifically tailoring a treatment plan to the individual to ensure we have a compassionate and understanding relationship on the road towards personal betterment/growth. I treat children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. I also provide counseling to couples and families.
When it comes to counseling and therapy, I work with adults living with chronic stress, trauma, and pain, especially when symptoms persist despite insight, effort, or prior treatment.
As a practitioner with both a Doctorate in East Asian Medicine and a Master's in Mental Health Counseling, I offer a truly integrative approach to well-being. My practice blends the ancient wisdom of acupuncture and East Asian healing modalities with contemporary counseling techniques to support your mental, emotional, and physical health.
When it comes to counseling and therapy, I work with adults living with chronic stress, trauma, and pain, especially when symptoms persist despite insight, effort, or prior treatment.
As a practitioner with both a Doctorate in East Asian Medicine and a Master's in Mental Health Counseling, I offer a truly integrative approach to well-being. My practice blends the ancient wisdom of acupuncture and East Asian healing modalities with contemporary counseling techniques to support your mental, emotional, and physical health.
My ideal client is interested in personal development and is concerned about their well-being. They may be dealing with anxiety, depression, poor anger management, or poor self-esteem, but they are driven to overcome them. They yearn for clarity, self-discovery, and a more complete understanding of themselves. They desire to improve their relationships, manage stress more successfully, and find fulfillment. My client wants to help understand their emotions and find practical skills for living a more balanced and fulfilling life. They are driven to seek therapy because they believe in the transforming power of self-awareness.
My ideal client is interested in personal development and is concerned about their well-being. They may be dealing with anxiety, depression, poor anger management, or poor self-esteem, but they are driven to overcome them. They yearn for clarity, self-discovery, and a more complete understanding of themselves. They desire to improve their relationships, manage stress more successfully, and find fulfillment. My client wants to help understand their emotions and find practical skills for living a more balanced and fulfilling life. They are driven to seek therapy because they believe in the transforming power of self-awareness.
My ideal client is interested in personal development and is concerned about their well-being. They may be dealing with anxiety, depression, poor anger management, or poor self-esteem, but they are driven to overcome them. They yearn for clarity, self-discovery, and a more complete understanding of themselves. They desire to improve their relationships, manage stress more successfully, and find fulfillment. My client wants to help understand their emotions and find practical skills for living a more balanced and fulfilling life. They are driven to seek therapy because they believe in the transforming power of self-awareness.
My ideal client is interested in personal development and is concerned about their well-being. They may be dealing with anxiety, depression, poor anger management, or poor self-esteem, but they are driven to overcome them. They yearn for clarity, self-discovery, and a more complete understanding of themselves. They desire to improve their relationships, manage stress more successfully, and find fulfillment. My client wants to help understand their emotions and find practical skills for living a more balanced and fulfilling life. They are driven to seek therapy because they believe in the transforming power of self-awareness.
When you’re ready for support, timing matters. That’s why we often offer first appointments the same day. I'm Chenelle, an LPC, LCADC, and CCS in New Jersey, with 8 years of professional practice. My expertise lies in aiding clients with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship concerns, motivation, self-esteem & confidence. It's crucial for clients to feel comfortable, regardless of life's circumstances, when entering therapy. My aim is to offer precisely that to everyone I have the privilege of assisting. I firmly believe that you are the architect of your narrative, brimming with strengths that can guide you through challenges.
When you’re ready for support, timing matters. That’s why we often offer first appointments the same day. I'm Chenelle, an LPC, LCADC, and CCS in New Jersey, with 8 years of professional practice. My expertise lies in aiding clients with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship concerns, motivation, self-esteem & confidence. It's crucial for clients to feel comfortable, regardless of life's circumstances, when entering therapy. My aim is to offer precisely that to everyone I have the privilege of assisting. I firmly believe that you are the architect of your narrative, brimming with strengths that can guide you through challenges.
Chenelle Williams is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC), and Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS) in the state of New Jersey, with 8 years of professional experience.
She has extensive experience supporting clients with stress and anxiety, addiction recovery, relationship concerns, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence-building. Chenelle is committed to creating a therapeutic environment where clients feel at ease and supported, regardless of what they may be experiencing in their lives.
Chenelle Williams is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC), and Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS) in the state of New Jersey, with 8 years of professional experience.
She has extensive experience supporting clients with stress and anxiety, addiction recovery, relationship concerns, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence-building. Chenelle is committed to creating a therapeutic environment where clients feel at ease and supported, regardless of what they may be experiencing in their lives.
Please send me an email and recieve a personal response. Don't procrastinate to feel your best. My goal is to help each client find focus, clarity, balance, selfcare,healing, and fulfillment in their lives. My extensive clinical experience prepared me to help individuals understand and address a wide range of emotional issues and past trauma that may trigger current symptoms such as stress, anxiety, depression, or low self esteem. I will work with my clients, utilizing a client centered and strength based approach. I provide highly personalized, caring, and solution focused care.
Please send me an email and recieve a personal response. Don't procrastinate to feel your best. My goal is to help each client find focus, clarity, balance, selfcare,healing, and fulfillment in their lives. My extensive clinical experience prepared me to help individuals understand and address a wide range of emotional issues and past trauma that may trigger current symptoms such as stress, anxiety, depression, or low self esteem. I will work with my clients, utilizing a client centered and strength based approach. I provide highly personalized, caring, and solution focused care.
Are you moving through the world feeling anxious, depleted, or overwhelmed? Let's make some change. I help clients develop a more grounded, confident, and authentic sense of self so they can move through life with greater stability, self-trust, and ease.
Are you moving through the world feeling anxious, depleted, or overwhelmed? Let's make some change. I help clients develop a more grounded, confident, and authentic sense of self so they can move through life with greater stability, self-trust, and ease.
Do you long to show up differently — for yourself, for your partner, for your children, maybe even your community — but feel like something keeps getting in the way?
Are you are trying to break cycles of trauma and grief? Are you trying to heal the wounded child inside of you? Maybe you feel like something is off. You don't feel at home in your own skin. There's a part of you that never quite healed, or a story that still needs to be told. You've worked hard, loved hard, tried hard — and still find yourself stuck in old patterns, reacting in ways that surprise you, hurting yourself and the people you love.
Do you long to show up differently — for yourself, for your partner, for your children, maybe even your community — but feel like something keeps getting in the way?
Are you are trying to break cycles of trauma and grief? Are you trying to heal the wounded child inside of you? Maybe you feel like something is off. You don't feel at home in your own skin. There's a part of you that never quite healed, or a story that still needs to be told. You've worked hard, loved hard, tried hard — and still find yourself stuck in old patterns, reacting in ways that surprise you, hurting yourself and the people you love.
My name is Jill Barbagli and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Grief/Trauma Specialist with over 25 years of experience. I enjoy helping people find new solutions to old challenges. I have worked extensively with military, law enforcement, and civilian clients and families. I can help reduce behavioral problems in adolescents, eliminate conflict in couple relationships, and lower anxiety, depression, and stress in individuals and families. I look forward to hearing from you and I look forward to serving you and your family.
My name is Jill Barbagli and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Grief/Trauma Specialist with over 25 years of experience. I enjoy helping people find new solutions to old challenges. I have worked extensively with military, law enforcement, and civilian clients and families. I can help reduce behavioral problems in adolescents, eliminate conflict in couple relationships, and lower anxiety, depression, and stress in individuals and families. I look forward to hearing from you and I look forward to serving you and your family.
Welcome - I'm glad you're here. With over 17 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor, I specialize in supporting individuals across all ages - children, teens, adults, and older adults - through a wide range of challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, and relationship conflicts. I hold certifications in trauma-informed care as well as domestic and sexual violence counseling. My therapeutic style is grounded in compassion and faith, and I strive to create a safe, supportive space where you feel truly heard and understood.
Welcome - I'm glad you're here. With over 17 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor, I specialize in supporting individuals across all ages - children, teens, adults, and older adults - through a wide range of challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, and relationship conflicts. I hold certifications in trauma-informed care as well as domestic and sexual violence counseling. My therapeutic style is grounded in compassion and faith, and I strive to create a safe, supportive space where you feel truly heard and understood.
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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.