Chronic Pain Therapists in Palmyra, NJ
I support adults navigating ADHD/ autism, health anxiety, OCD, and chronic illness (i.e., I am most familar with POTS/ Dysautonomia, ME/CFS, and migraines).
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor, Art Therapist, and Yoga Teacher. My work is grounded in the belief that healing begins when we stop fighting ourselves & feel safe enough to be who we are. I integrate art therapy to support self-exploration & mindfulness practices to drop into the body and step out of overthinking.
I support adults navigating ADHD/ autism, health anxiety, OCD, and chronic illness (i.e., I am most familar with POTS/ Dysautonomia, ME/CFS, and migraines).
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor, Art Therapist, and Yoga Teacher. My work is grounded in the belief that healing begins when we stop fighting ourselves & feel safe enough to be who we are. I integrate art therapy to support self-exploration & mindfulness practices to drop into the body and step out of overthinking.
Greater New Jersey Therapy Partners
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Palmyra, NJ 08065
We specialize in adult and childhood issues including anger and aggression, anxiety, illness, depression and behavior issues.
When children are having emotional difficulties, they often struggle to express themselves verbally. Play Therapy is an evidence based modality that inspires children to express themselves through play, the language of children. Our Play Therapists and play room help children feel safe and supported so that they can process their issues and feel better.
We specialize in adult and childhood issues including anger and aggression, anxiety, illness, depression and behavior issues.
When children are having emotional difficulties, they often struggle to express themselves verbally. Play Therapy is an evidence based modality that inspires children to express themselves through play, the language of children. Our Play Therapists and play room help children feel safe and supported so that they can process their issues and feel better.
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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.
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.
Therapy is an interactive process,and I connect easily and well with people of all ages who are struggling with depression, anxiety,relationships and family issues,chronic illness or grief.
I enjoy working with college and grad students working towards traditional careers as well as those pursuing the arts and atypical goals. I also specialize in assisting people going through transitions, including facing illness or death. I offer a sliding scale because not everyone has insurance or a high income.
Therapy is an interactive process,and I connect easily and well with people of all ages who are struggling with depression, anxiety,relationships and family issues,chronic illness or grief.
I enjoy working with college and grad students working towards traditional careers as well as those pursuing the arts and atypical goals. I also specialize in assisting people going through transitions, including facing illness or death. I offer a sliding scale because not everyone has insurance or a high income.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I'm Chenelle Williams, holding licenses as an LPC, LCADC, and CCS in New Jersey, backed by 8 years of professional practice. My expertise lies in aiding clients with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship concerns, motivation, self-esteem, and 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.
I'm Chenelle Williams, holding licenses as an LPC, LCADC, and CCS in New Jersey, backed by 8 years of professional practice. My expertise lies in aiding clients with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship concerns, motivation, self-esteem, and 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 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.
You might feel overwhelmed and unsure how to manage anxiety, stress, or relationship challenges. Perhaps you're trying to express your needs, set boundaries, or reconnect with a sense of calm, but it feels just out of reach. Therapy provides a space to explore your experiences with clarity and compassion. Together, we’ll identify what’s holding you back and help you build insight, coping strategies, and emotional resilience so you can move forward with greater ease and self-trust.
You might feel overwhelmed and unsure how to manage anxiety, stress, or relationship challenges. Perhaps you're trying to express your needs, set boundaries, or reconnect with a sense of calm, but it feels just out of reach. Therapy provides a space to explore your experiences with clarity and compassion. Together, we’ll identify what’s holding you back and help you build insight, coping strategies, and emotional resilience so you can move forward with greater ease and self-trust.
33 years of experience. Doctoral education. In person. Local provider. Google reviews. Providing caring and practical assistance for those who need it most is my main focus. Each person has unique circumstances and needs so I work to ensure that I take the time necessary to fully understand you and the issues that have brought you in. With this comprehensive understanding of you and the specific issues we can work together to not only relieve the current problem, but also reduce the likelihood of it reoccurring.
33 years of experience. Doctoral education. In person. Local provider. Google reviews. Providing caring and practical assistance for those who need it most is my main focus. Each person has unique circumstances and needs so I work to ensure that I take the time necessary to fully understand you and the issues that have brought you in. With this comprehensive understanding of you and the specific issues we can work together to not only relieve the current problem, but also reduce the likelihood of it reoccurring.
I work with teens 15+ and adults with various struggles, including anxiety, depression, complex trauma and chronic illness.
Accepting New Clients! Whether you are new to therapy or have been in therapy for years, reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, like another task on your endless to do list. You might be thinking that no one will understand, or that it’s too difficult to tell your story all over again. Whatever your situation is, I would be honored to support you through your wellness journey and recognize the value of cultivating a client-therapist relationship that is rooted in safety, trust and authenticity.
I work with teens 15+ and adults with various struggles, including anxiety, depression, complex trauma and chronic illness.
Accepting New Clients! Whether you are new to therapy or have been in therapy for years, reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, like another task on your endless to do list. You might be thinking that no one will understand, or that it’s too difficult to tell your story all over again. Whatever your situation is, I would be honored to support you through your wellness journey and recognize the value of cultivating a client-therapist relationship that is rooted in safety, trust and authenticity.
Ideal clients come from diverse backgrounds but share a common desire for mental and emotional well-being. They may be dealing with challenges such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress management, or relationship issues. These individuals seek clarity, balance, and tools to manage their daily lives effectively. Their goals include gaining greater self-awareness, building resilience, and improving relationships—whether personal, family, or professional. They’re motivated by a strong desire to better understand themselves and achieve a meaningful change that brings peace and satisfaction to their lives.
Ideal clients come from diverse backgrounds but share a common desire for mental and emotional well-being. They may be dealing with challenges such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress management, or relationship issues. These individuals seek clarity, balance, and tools to manage their daily lives effectively. Their goals include gaining greater self-awareness, building resilience, and improving relationships—whether personal, family, or professional. They’re motivated by a strong desire to better understand themselves and achieve a meaningful change that brings peace and satisfaction to their lives.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy with Leanne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, DBT
1 Endorsed
Online Only
When life’s waves crash over you and it feels like you can’t find your footing, I’ll be here to help you find solid ground. I specialize in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), helping teens and adults learn practical skills to manage overwhelming emotions and work through trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and more. I create a safe space where therapy can feel fun and engaging while we get you through the hard stuff. I am passionate about supporting LGBTQIA+ folks and welcome clients from all walks of life.
When life’s waves crash over you and it feels like you can’t find your footing, I’ll be here to help you find solid ground. I specialize in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), helping teens and adults learn practical skills to manage overwhelming emotions and work through trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and more. I create a safe space where therapy can feel fun and engaging while we get you through the hard stuff. I am passionate about supporting LGBTQIA+ folks and welcome clients from all walks of life.
Choosing the right therapist can be a challenge. Finding the perfect fit for your needs will lead you to a better quality of life. You may be experiencing, grief, unresolved trauma, depression, anxiety, or any number of other conditions that are stopping you from leading the life you want to live. For my graduate degree at the University of Michigan, I focused on geriatrics, end of life, caregiving, and grief. Over the past 11 years as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have branched out into the fields of trauma, grief, anxiety, and depression.
Choosing the right therapist can be a challenge. Finding the perfect fit for your needs will lead you to a better quality of life. You may be experiencing, grief, unresolved trauma, depression, anxiety, or any number of other conditions that are stopping you from leading the life you want to live. For my graduate degree at the University of Michigan, I focused on geriatrics, end of life, caregiving, and grief. Over the past 11 years as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have branched out into the fields of trauma, grief, anxiety, and depression.
You First Integrative Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ACS
2 Endorsed
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
Of my 11 years in the field, 9 of those have been working with schizophrenia spectrum disorders and persistent mental illness.
Hi there! My name is James Castorina, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) centrally located in Cherry Hill, NJ. I am proud to be in a position to give back to the South Jersey community after all it has been able to offer me over the last three decades. I aim to use individual's strengths to help them achieve what they did think possible and bring out the best in them.
Of my 11 years in the field, 9 of those have been working with schizophrenia spectrum disorders and persistent mental illness.
Hi there! My name is James Castorina, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) centrally located in Cherry Hill, NJ. I am proud to be in a position to give back to the South Jersey community after all it has been able to offer me over the last three decades. I aim to use individual's strengths to help them achieve what they did think possible and bring out the best in them.
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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.