Chronic Pain Therapists in Pennsauken, NJ
Having a hard time coping with current life circumstances? Whatever you do and however it’s done, things don’t seem to work? But you’re prepared and motivated to try something new, and to explore different ways to deal with issues.
Achieving Nirvana, LLC implements an innovative technique viewing health as a unified whole, combining traditional talk therapy with a holistic approach.
It’s a comprehensive strategy that goes beyond a temporary fix, connecting all dimensions of wellness because true wellness encompasses not only mental health, but also physical and spiritual well-being.
Having a hard time coping with current life circumstances? Whatever you do and however it’s done, things don’t seem to work? But you’re prepared and motivated to try something new, and to explore different ways to deal with issues.
Achieving Nirvana, LLC implements an innovative technique viewing health as a unified whole, combining traditional talk therapy with a holistic approach.
It’s a comprehensive strategy that goes beyond a temporary fix, connecting all dimensions of wellness because true wellness encompasses not only mental health, but also physical and spiritual well-being.
In a space that begins with authenticity and develops with empathy, the feeling of being heard is often deeply felt. Clients arrive with varying backgrounds, presentations, and experiences often stuck in an unrecognized cycle and struggling to identify peace. Together, we uncover the depths of undesired outcomes and dissatisfactory relationships to discover adaptation, prosperity, and a build up of resilience. Through purposeful empowerment, genuine reflection, and with insight, you heal.
In a space that begins with authenticity and develops with empathy, the feeling of being heard is often deeply felt. Clients arrive with varying backgrounds, presentations, and experiences often stuck in an unrecognized cycle and struggling to identify peace. Together, we uncover the depths of undesired outcomes and dissatisfactory relationships to discover adaptation, prosperity, and a build up of resilience. Through purposeful empowerment, genuine reflection, and with insight, you heal.
Working with me you will learn to solve your problems, find balance, and adapt to the curveballs of life. I believe that we all can change our narrative, whether we begin as a child or as an adult it’s never too late to evolve .
Working with me you will learn to solve your problems, find balance, and adapt to the curveballs of life. I believe that we all can change our narrative, whether we begin as a child or as an adult it’s never too late to evolve .
As someone who has faced personal challenges, I have found my passion in helping others to find a path through theirs. I operate from a strengths-perspective and believe in utilizing an individual's natural instincts to address barriers while incorporating healthy coping techniques to improve overall wellness. I am willing to work with those who fall into any "category" along the spectrum of mental health who share a common goal to live their best life.
As someone who has faced personal challenges, I have found my passion in helping others to find a path through theirs. I operate from a strengths-perspective and believe in utilizing an individual's natural instincts to address barriers while incorporating healthy coping techniques to improve overall wellness. I am willing to work with those who fall into any "category" along the spectrum of mental health who share a common goal to live their best life.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I work with children and adolescents who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves and others. They may be navigating trauma, anxiety, or difficult life transitions and are looking for support to feel more grounded and in control. My clients want to better understand their emotions, build coping skills, and reconnect with themselves so they can move through life with greater confidence, balance, and resilience.
I work with children and adolescents who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves and others. They may be navigating trauma, anxiety, or difficult life transitions and are looking for support to feel more grounded and in control. My clients want to better understand their emotions, build coping skills, and reconnect with themselves so they can move through life with greater confidence, balance, and resilience.
Timothy has a particular passion for supporting individuals through later life transitions, gender identity development, and chronic pain or somatoform disorders
Timothy Steinmetz, LCSW, helps adults in New Jersey navigate complex life challenges with empathy, insight, and practical strategies for change. Based at LifeStance Health, he works with individuals and couples facing anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and issues related to identity, aging, and health. Timothy offers care that is grounded in compassion and a deep respect for the unique experiences each person brings. He serves adults ages 41 to 64, with a focus on helping patients through difficult transitions, such as midlife changes, chronic health conditions, and grief.Timothy Steinmetz, LCSW, helps adults in New Jersey
Timothy has a particular passion for supporting individuals through later life transitions, gender identity development, and chronic pain or somatoform disorders
Timothy Steinmetz, LCSW, helps adults in New Jersey navigate complex life challenges with empathy, insight, and practical strategies for change. Based at LifeStance Health, he works with individuals and couples facing anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and issues related to identity, aging, and health. Timothy offers care that is grounded in compassion and a deep respect for the unique experiences each person brings. He serves adults ages 41 to 64, with a focus on helping patients through difficult transitions, such as midlife changes, chronic health conditions, and grief.Timothy Steinmetz, LCSW, helps adults in New Jersey
I am a dedicated therapist with experience across various levels of care, from inpatient and outpatient psychiatry to day treatment programs for high school students. I have worked with adults, families, and adolescents, providing evidence-based, quality care. As a Level 1 Certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, I specialize in ADHD diagnosis and management, anxiety disorders, and also offer training in mindfulness, guided imagery, and deep relaxation techniques for stress management. If you’re looking for a compassionate, skilled therapist, I’d love to work with you.
I am a dedicated therapist with experience across various levels of care, from inpatient and outpatient psychiatry to day treatment programs for high school students. I have worked with adults, families, and adolescents, providing evidence-based, quality care. As a Level 1 Certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, I specialize in ADHD diagnosis and management, anxiety disorders, and also offer training in mindfulness, guided imagery, and deep relaxation techniques for stress management. If you’re looking for a compassionate, skilled therapist, I’d love to work with you.
I strive to create a compassionate space where clients feel heard, understood, and supported. Whether you’re navigating depression, managing anxiety, or adjusting to life’s transitions, my approach centers on meeting you where you are and walking alongside you toward healing and personal growth.
I strive to create a compassionate space where clients feel heard, understood, and supported. Whether you’re navigating depression, managing anxiety, or adjusting to life’s transitions, my approach centers on meeting you where you are and walking alongside you toward healing and personal growth.
Hello and congratulations on your first step to self-care and self-exploration. My name is Karen Cybulsky and I have been in the behavioral health field for approximately 30 years and a licensed professional counselor since 2007. My focus and passion is helping people process and let go of whatever is holding them back with the goal of living free of self-sabotage.
I have a holistic approach to therapy and utilize a variety of techniques in my practice including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Existential Therapy and EMDR.
Hello and congratulations on your first step to self-care and self-exploration. My name is Karen Cybulsky and I have been in the behavioral health field for approximately 30 years and a licensed professional counselor since 2007. My focus and passion is helping people process and let go of whatever is holding them back with the goal of living free of self-sabotage.
I have a holistic approach to therapy and utilize a variety of techniques in my practice including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Existential Therapy and EMDR.
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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.