Chronic Pain Therapists in New York, NY
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Dr. David M Castro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My focus is on helping others change painful patterns. I am a psychotherapist who values a close, focused type of listening. This is connected to an emphasis on the unique cultural, environmental, and psychological factors that contribute to current distress. I am currently accepting new patients, with evening and weekend hours available. Specialty areas include
chronic pain
conditions, addictions, and transition to college. If for whatever reason, during the initial free phone consult we discover that I am not a good match, I will work with you to find someone who is able to meet your needs.
Newhouse Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified
Verified
Your depression or anxiety can be a result of a separation, loss of a loved one, a career, physical
illness
, or a very charged parent-child situation which you are experiencing.
I put you at ease, get to the heart of the matter and help you put things in perspective. If you are grieving I approach your problems with empathy and professional understanding. Problems in the workplace are invitable when you consider how much time many of us spend there. It's important that you recognize persistent patterns of conflict, it is the key to resolution.
Matthew Spieler
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I approach my work with a deep respect for each person's unique and complex life experience and a belief that therapy offers a space in which trauma and emotional
pain
can be healed and longstanding patterns that limit a person's potential can be changed.
The therapy I practice aims not only to help people find relief from the acute suffering that often brings them into treatment, but also to develop a deep knowledge of one’s inner world and the emotional security needed to approach daily living with greater openness, resilience, and authenticity. Collaboratively, we work to understand the meaning of symptoms and what they communicate about past traumas as well as the needs and desires that have gone unfulfilled and often unacknowledged.
Waitlist for new clients
Todd Kray
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I also have extensive experience working with patients experiencing
chronic pain
and
illness
at various sites, including Beth Israel Medical Center, NY-Presbyterian Hospital, and Jacobi Medical Center.
I work with individuals and couples who are seeking to gain a better understanding of themselves in order to lead happier, more productive and more stable lives. I work well with people experiencing anxiety, depression, and mood disorders as well as those dealing with relationship issues who are having difficulty managing the everyday stressors of their lives, which impede on their capacity for productivity and satisfaction. While psychotherapy and psychoanalysis allow individuals to more deeply explore their emotions, behaviors, and relationships, I also integrate skills training, coaching, and coping strategies that allow one to function more effectively in interpersonal, professional, and creative situations.
Hannah Neumann
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I specialize in the treatment of what are often interconnected problems (mood and anxiety disorders,
chronic pain
, and trauma), as well as the treatment of behaviors that can develop in response, such as substance use (in an effort to self-medicate). I believe we all do the best we can to cope with
pain
, using whatever skills we have available. And yet sometimes our best efforts to avoid suffering can serve to keep us stuck retreading the same paths. Step by step, let's venture forward in our work together, letting suffering subside as we uncover meaning, learning to live more full and valued lives.
Richard Travers
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I do insight oriented psychotherapy with clients interested in focusing on current issues and how they are effected by earlier life experiences, present conflicts and future possibilities.
The issues I am best suited to address are depression, trauma, child abuse,aging, chronic
illness
, gay and lesbian/sexual orientation/ coming out
Waitlist for new clients
Dan Guerra
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
My work primarily focuses on stress management, adjustment to disability, recent and past emotional trauma, panic disorder,
chronic pain
and relationship challenges.
Psychotherapy is not limited to exploring your past, but can also focus on discovering solutions for the present. I have over 18 years experience working with young and mature adults to overcome obstacles to their wellness and mental health. I help clients to identify and leverage their strengths and resources to resolve recurring difficulties and problems that they encounter. The psychotherapy process is one of both exploration, expert guidance, relational, and discovering that which may not be visible or understood on one's own, so that the individual may be better equipped for having holistic health.
Waitlist for new clients
Dalit R Gross
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I also work with people managing physical
pain
, chronic and acute, to help them alleviate and/or cope with the
pain
and change their relationship to it.
Therapy should be a safe place where you can open up and speak freely and honestly. If you feel that your daily life is a struggle, I will work with you to help you understand your difficulty. We will work together to discover new ways of coping and understanding to alleviate your distress so that you can begin to live the the most rewarding and fulfilling life possible. My patients have commented they appreciate my warm nature and creativity I bring into sessions.
New York, NY 10003
& Online
Waitlist for new clients
James M. Benton
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I am a clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience. I specialize in the treatment of substance use disorders, with expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), medication assisted treatment, and
chronic pain
.
Ilyse Spertus
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
panic attacks, general anxiety) and stress from every day living, to physical
pain
and emotional trauma.
Are you looking for a psychologist who is warm, direct and will work collaboratively with you? Together, we will work on using new tools to manage your anxiety and improve your overall mood, interpersonal skills and quality of life. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapies, which have been shown to be the most effective type of treatments for many psychological problems.
Valentina Harrell
Psychologist
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you are experiencing
pain
and suffering associated with life transitions? Developmental hurdles? Divorce?
Illness
? Grief? Job Stress? Aging? Through a client-centered approach, I would work with you to clarify your goals such as reduced suffering and
pain
, increased capacity to make healthy choices, to generate well-being and vital productive engagement in life. We would work together to help you access inner resources and develop action-strategies to attain these goals. Job stress during these difficult financial times create potential crises for you and your loved ones. Your need for flexible fee arrangements will be taken into consideration.
Sandra Gomez Mhc-Lp
MHC-LP, MSEd
Verified
Verified
I offer supportive, strengths-based psychotherapy and coaching, through which I empower adults and college/professional students with ADHD, learning differences, depression, anxiety, trauma, autoimmune conditions, and
chronic pain
, or anyone going through a life transition, to rediscover their passions and increase their overall feelings of satisfaction.
Living in NYC can be both exciting and overwhelming even on your best days. Between your daily responsibilities, taking care of others’ needs, and the pressure to always have it together, you wonder how you can find the time or space to attend to your own needs. Let me help you harness your hidden superpowers to better manage the changes and stressors in your life (even the positive ones), improve your quality of life and relationships, find purpose and fulfillment, use your time more meaningfully, set healthy boundaries without guilt, and decrease feelings of burnout, shame, sadness, isolation, chaos, numbness, or
pain
.
New York, NY 10016
& Online
Michael Maher
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Areas of expertise include the diagnosis and treatment of anxiety, OCD, OCD spectrum disorders, mood disorders, adult ADHD, health anxiety, and
chronic pain
.
I realize that it takes great courage to look for help. In working together with you, I will listen carefully to your problems and goals. It is my aim to make you feel comfortable, to understand your challenges, and to provide you with the most effective solutions available based on current research and expert practices. To do this I use evidence based treatments that have been tested to ensure they are effective while tailoring these to your own needs and goals. These include cognitive behavioral therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, mindfulness meditation, and motivational training to help clarify and accomplish your goals.
Laura Grace Adams
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
How we make meaning out of both joy and suffering defines much of how we navigate through our lives. Having a space to work through that journey toward meaning with support can make all the difference. My goal is to help my clients move bravely in the direction of what is most important to them by considering past, present, and future in a thoughtful, intentional, and holistic way. Areas of specialty include: chronic/complex
pain
management, insomnia, adjustment to
illness
, PTSD and complex trauma, and relationship issues. I also work with professionals who have experienced work-related trauma (medical/first responders, legal, etc)
Amy Begel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCSW, LMFT
I am a long-time teacher in Family Medicine, and have developed a specialty in treating adults and children who suffer from unexplained, troubling physical symptoms, and those suffering from the emotional effects of physical
illness
.
Nearly thirty years ago I was began my family therapy training with one of the most highly-regarded figures in the field, Dr. Salvador Minuchin. Since then, I have worked with couples reeling from affairs, or on the verge of divorce, people suffering from anxiety or depression, and children with "acting out" behavior or identified as having ADHD. My long experience as a family therapist has only deepened my appreciation for the trials and triumphs of the human condition. I work relatively briefly, and often successfully, with those who have tried other therapies, without improvement.
Daniel Ratner
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in the connection between mind and body, relieving physical ailments deriving from psychological causes (headaches, back and musculoskeletal
pain
, digestive problems, sexual dysfunction, sleep difficulties, etc.
I specialize in the alleviation of physical symptoms deriving from, or exacerbated by, psychological causes, working collaboratively to build a strong, genuine connection -- one of trust, empathy, and warmth -- with my clients. The mind body understanding allows us unique opportunities to reach profoundly new insights and self-awareness, making changes, even with long-standing difficulties, easily attainable. In many cases, symptoms can be reduced very quickly. I now work in a short term consultation model with numerous resources to help, including teaching seminars and individual & group consultations. Visit www.crushingdoubt.org.
Chrystianne DeAlmeida
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I have over a decade of experience working with a number of emotional and behavioral issues related to stress, depression, anxiety, trauma,
chronic pain
, and relationship challenges.
In these changing and unprecedented times, we are all being faced with new questions and challenges. Through the use of various psychotherapy methods and a collaborative approach, I work to cultivate strength within stress and develop new life-changing habits to cope with any of life’s various obstacles. My therapy sessions are designed to examine personal issues and provide effective tools to adapt and help you live the life you want. I am accepting new clients via tele-therapy (Zoom, FaceTime or Skype).
Lisa Rosenzweig, PhD
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Chronic pain
or
illness
doesn't stop for a pandemic. In fact, it may be harder to get to your doctors or you may feel even more distant from everyone else. And your physical health may still be affecting...everything. Are you having trouble managing symptoms of an
illness
, side effects from a treatment,
chronic pain
, infertility, or the emotional burden of your own or a loved one's diagnosis? Are you looking for greater peace in your mind and body? Medical diagnoses and how we feel physically can profoundly impact our emotional health, family lives, and so much more. It can be a lot to handle on your own and you don't have to.
Jeffrey T. Wentzel
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
My specific areas of expertise include relationship problems, identity issues, anxiety, depression, and a range of psychophysiologic conditions--
chronic pain
, GI issues, and hypertension--that can often benefit from improved self-awareness, more flexible and effective ways of coping with stress, and increased security and stability in one's relationships.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and have worked extensively with individual adults, adolescents, and couples in New York City for more than 20 years. I work collaboratively with each of my clients to strike the right balance between providing relief in the short-term from the types of symptoms and difficult circumstances that may have led to an interest in psychotherapy, while also attempting to facilitate an ongoing process that promotes greater self-awareness and an increased sense of self-confidence in defining and achieving a more productive and satisfying life.
Linda Garcia-Rose & Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified
Verified
We are a Practice of 6 highly talented Psychotherapists. We believe in real, practical Transformative Psychotherapy focusing on more than just symptoms, helping each client live his/her happiest life through Positive Psychology. We use Mindfulness Techniques to help understand your thoughts and feelings and how these manifest in your body: yesterday, today and projecting into the future. Our team has deep training and experience in a wide range of specialties: Trauma and PTSD, Eating Disorders, Panic Attacks, Sex Therapy, Bio Feedback,
Chronic Pain
, IVF/Surrogacy, Spirituality, LGBTQA, Death/Dying/Hospice, and Business Coaching. We work with Children, Couples, Individuals and Families.
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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.