Chronic Pain Therapists in Norwich, VT
I specialize in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) for individuals living with chronic pain and chronic illness.
I understand the unique challenges that come with persistent physical symptoms—fatigue, discomfort, and emotional distress can feel overwhelming. Through personalized, one-on-one therapy, I can help you develop tools to shift your relationship with pain, manage stress, and cultivate greater calm and clarity in daily life.
I specialize in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) for individuals living with chronic pain and chronic illness.
I understand the unique challenges that come with persistent physical symptoms—fatigue, discomfort, and emotional distress can feel overwhelming. Through personalized, one-on-one therapy, I can help you develop tools to shift your relationship with pain, manage stress, and cultivate greater calm and clarity in daily life.
Are you overwhelmed by chronic illness?
Therapy is a space where you can feel validated, understood, and empowered. You can expect compassionate, evidence-based support tailored to your needs. Meaningful change is possible, whether you're adjusting to a new diagnosis or
managing a chronic condition. Learn practical tools to improve your emotional health and support gains in your physical health.
Are you overwhelmed by chronic illness?
Therapy is a space where you can feel validated, understood, and empowered. You can expect compassionate, evidence-based support tailored to your needs. Meaningful change is possible, whether you're adjusting to a new diagnosis or
managing a chronic condition. Learn practical tools to improve your emotional health and support gains in your physical health.
For over a decade, I’ve worked with individuals in some form of transition or major life change, often with trauma histories not too far below the surface. In each situation, I’ve found the most transformational interactions to be those rooted in both insight and somatic practices so it is a gift to craft a professional life at that precise intersection. Guided by genuine care and warmth, I support clients in gently attuning to the “data” stored in their body as a springboard to better understand, and compassionately respond to, core needs of safety, ease, worth, and authentic connection (with both self and others).
For over a decade, I’ve worked with individuals in some form of transition or major life change, often with trauma histories not too far below the surface. In each situation, I’ve found the most transformational interactions to be those rooted in both insight and somatic practices so it is a gift to craft a professional life at that precise intersection. Guided by genuine care and warmth, I support clients in gently attuning to the “data” stored in their body as a springboard to better understand, and compassionately respond to, core needs of safety, ease, worth, and authentic connection (with both self and others).
Nick Doolittle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Norwich, VT 05055
Waitlist for new clients
My treatment specialties include: anxiety and depression, teens, family therapy, addiction, major life changes, grief and loss, couples counseling, and coping with chronic disease/ pain.
Therapy is about healing. It's about bringing careful attention to emotional wounds (both old and new) and working with the difficult mental/emotional patterns that interfere with our ability to be healthy and happy. In my practice, I create a client-centered, safe, and confidential environment that makes this work both possible and rewarding. I participate fully in the client's process, holding the space that can allow healing to occur. Most would describe my style as interactive and relational. Depending on the client and presenting need, my treatment modality ranges between Cognitive-Behavioral, mindfulness-based, and psychodynamic.
My treatment specialties include: anxiety and depression, teens, family therapy, addiction, major life changes, grief and loss, couples counseling, and coping with chronic disease/ pain.
Therapy is about healing. It's about bringing careful attention to emotional wounds (both old and new) and working with the difficult mental/emotional patterns that interfere with our ability to be healthy and happy. In my practice, I create a client-centered, safe, and confidential environment that makes this work both possible and rewarding. I participate fully in the client's process, holding the space that can allow healing to occur. Most would describe my style as interactive and relational. Depending on the client and presenting need, my treatment modality ranges between Cognitive-Behavioral, mindfulness-based, and psychodynamic.
Life is one wild ride, isn’t it? I would like you to remember: you are more than enough—just as you are. I’m here to help you get where you want to be. If you’re struggling with depression, anxiety, negative thoughts, low self-esteem, stress, or life transitions, I’m here to listen and assist. I prioritize a holistic approach to mental health. In our sessions, we will be looking at everything that influences your well-being. This includes your mind, along with your lifestyle, moods, and emotions, as each aspect of our lives is deeply interconnected.
Life is one wild ride, isn’t it? I would like you to remember: you are more than enough—just as you are. I’m here to help you get where you want to be. If you’re struggling with depression, anxiety, negative thoughts, low self-esteem, stress, or life transitions, I’m here to listen and assist. I prioritize a holistic approach to mental health. In our sessions, we will be looking at everything that influences your well-being. This includes your mind, along with your lifestyle, moods, and emotions, as each aspect of our lives is deeply interconnected.
Using evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I specialize in helping people with anxiety and related problems, including depression, stress, trauma, cancer survivorship, adult ADHD, chronic pain, insomnia, and behavioral medicine.
CBT helps you change thoughts, rather than situations, in order to change painful emotions and unhelpful behaviors. It is brief, structured, and builds on the idea that emotional and behavioral reactions are learned. The goal of therapy is helping you unlearn unhelpful reactions and learn new, helpful ways of reacting.
Using evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I specialize in helping people with anxiety and related problems, including depression, stress, trauma, cancer survivorship, adult ADHD, chronic pain, insomnia, and behavioral medicine.
CBT helps you change thoughts, rather than situations, in order to change painful emotions and unhelpful behaviors. It is brief, structured, and builds on the idea that emotional and behavioral reactions are learned. The goal of therapy is helping you unlearn unhelpful reactions and learn new, helpful ways of reacting.
Are you looking for compassionate care to help you or a loved one navigate difficult emotions, experiences, or life transitions?
At Hanover CBT, our group private practice is home to clinicians who specialize in supporting individuals across the lifespan through a wide range of mental health struggles. We are committed to helping clients cultivate awareness, wisdom, and courage in every area of life—meeting each person with compassion, integrity, and presence. We believe it is brave to ask for support, and we work with clients to develop strength-based practices and approaches for coping with challenges.
Are you looking for compassionate care to help you or a loved one navigate difficult emotions, experiences, or life transitions?
At Hanover CBT, our group private practice is home to clinicians who specialize in supporting individuals across the lifespan through a wide range of mental health struggles. We are committed to helping clients cultivate awareness, wisdom, and courage in every area of life—meeting each person with compassion, integrity, and presence. We believe it is brave to ask for support, and we work with clients to develop strength-based practices and approaches for coping with challenges.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or unsatisfied at home, school, work, or in an important relationship? Is your child struggling socially or academically? I provide a warm, professional, and respectful environment where we will explore the concerns that brought you to therapy. We will work together to develop a coherent narrative of what is working and not working in your life, and draw on my experience and training to cultivate the insights, tools, and resources to create positive change. My website is www.johnnesbittlicsw.com
Are you feeling overwhelmed or unsatisfied at home, school, work, or in an important relationship? Is your child struggling socially or academically? I provide a warm, professional, and respectful environment where we will explore the concerns that brought you to therapy. We will work together to develop a coherent narrative of what is working and not working in your life, and draw on my experience and training to cultivate the insights, tools, and resources to create positive change. My website is www.johnnesbittlicsw.com
People come to therapy for many different reasons: To deal with a specific problem or concern; to develop better ways of coping with life's stresses; to overcome old obstacles; to heal from loss; to become happier, stronger and more resilient. Numerous studies have shown that one of the most important factors in helping people in therapy achieve change is a strong and trusting relationship with their therapist. I am committed to creating a warm and supportive environment in which my clients can explore their challenges, learn new skills, and find and use the innate strengths that they possess.
People come to therapy for many different reasons: To deal with a specific problem or concern; to develop better ways of coping with life's stresses; to overcome old obstacles; to heal from loss; to become happier, stronger and more resilient. Numerous studies have shown that one of the most important factors in helping people in therapy achieve change is a strong and trusting relationship with their therapist. I am committed to creating a warm and supportive environment in which my clients can explore their challenges, learn new skills, and find and use the innate strengths that they possess.
With a degree in nursing, I help people who experience chronic illness and chronic pain.
I have practiced individual therapy and group therapy for twelve years. I have worked in primary care, community health, addictions, and residential programs. I use Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, and mindfulness. I teach about the science of neuroplasticity and how "rewiring" the brain is possible.
With a degree in nursing, I help people who experience chronic illness and chronic pain.
I have practiced individual therapy and group therapy for twelve years. I have worked in primary care, community health, addictions, and residential programs. I use Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, and mindfulness. I teach about the science of neuroplasticity and how "rewiring" the brain is possible.
I come to my work as a therapist from backgrounds as an artist, hospital oncology chaplain, art professor and activist, meditation teacher, lover of movement, backpacker Dharma bum, essayist, companion of rescue pups, and former Buddhist nun. I've been around the block, tried many things, succeeded and failed, and carried my heart through many of this world's wild, beautiful, boring, terrible, sacred spaces. All of which feels relevant to working with clients who dare to trust their creative and intuitive processes as they come into fierce, tender, inalienable wholeness.
I come to my work as a therapist from backgrounds as an artist, hospital oncology chaplain, art professor and activist, meditation teacher, lover of movement, backpacker Dharma bum, essayist, companion of rescue pups, and former Buddhist nun. I've been around the block, tried many things, succeeded and failed, and carried my heart through many of this world's wild, beautiful, boring, terrible, sacred spaces. All of which feels relevant to working with clients who dare to trust their creative and intuitive processes as they come into fierce, tender, inalienable wholeness.
The guiding philosophy of my practice is to help people understand themselves in the service of personal development within the context of a safe and reliable relationship with another person. I believe that deep and rich self-examination requires rigorous and systematic pursuit on the part of both therapist and patient as they work together. My philosophy places a high value on curiosity, creativity, purposeful aims, tolerance of discomfort, and the strength for meaningful work and satisfying relationships. These are experienced or learned through the medium of the psychotherapeutic relationship.
The guiding philosophy of my practice is to help people understand themselves in the service of personal development within the context of a safe and reliable relationship with another person. I believe that deep and rich self-examination requires rigorous and systematic pursuit on the part of both therapist and patient as they work together. My philosophy places a high value on curiosity, creativity, purposeful aims, tolerance of discomfort, and the strength for meaningful work and satisfying relationships. These are experienced or learned through the medium of the psychotherapeutic relationship.
Julia Pitkin Healy
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, MA
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
I am not accepting new clients at this time. As a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW), I have been supporting individuals and families for over ten years both in person and via telehealth. I have helped individuals manage symptoms of anxiety, depression and grief, as well as helping individuals navigate life’s difficult transitions such as retirement, divorce, relocation or death of a loved one.
I am not accepting new clients at this time. As a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW), I have been supporting individuals and families for over ten years both in person and via telehealth. I have helped individuals manage symptoms of anxiety, depression and grief, as well as helping individuals navigate life’s difficult transitions such as retirement, divorce, relocation or death of a loved one.
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Joan Kundin Doubleday
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
West Hartford, VT 05084
Waitlist for new clients
I have 25+ years of diverse experience in the field of Social Work. My youngest client has been 5 and my oldest 91. My clinical work has focused on relationship issues, mood disorders and transitional life issues. I like to think of myself as a coach as well as a therapist. I see therapy as a collaborative process where I hope to facilitate solutions using the best of myself and others.
I have 25+ years of diverse experience in the field of Social Work. My youngest client has been 5 and my oldest 91. My clinical work has focused on relationship issues, mood disorders and transitional life issues. I like to think of myself as a coach as well as a therapist. I see therapy as a collaborative process where I hope to facilitate solutions using the best of myself and others.
Telehealth available if illness/weather is not conducive.
Hello. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who owns Rutland Equine Assisted Connections for Healing PLLC (aka REACH). I am dedicated to helping our clients in the areas of depression, anxiety, trauma, fear, anger, ADHD, ASD, and/relationship stressors using our therapy horses as mediums for connections to explore options for change.
Telehealth available if illness/weather is not conducive.
Hello. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who owns Rutland Equine Assisted Connections for Healing PLLC (aka REACH). I am dedicated to helping our clients in the areas of depression, anxiety, trauma, fear, anger, ADHD, ASD, and/relationship stressors using our therapy horses as mediums for connections to explore options for change.
Wes Wolter with Beam Mental Health
Counselor, MS, MA, LCMHC , LADC, RYT500
1 Endorsed
Fairlee, VT 05045
“All parts of you are good.”
I offer a grounded, collaborative space for adults navigating trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression and other emotional stressors. My approach is trauma-informed and holistic, integrating EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic therapy, breath-work, and other eclectic approaches.
With 20 years in mental health, I focus on helping clients reconnect with their inner relationship, strength, regulate their nervous systems, and move toward healing with clarity and self-compassion. Whether you're feeling stuck, triggered, or ready for change, I'm here to walk alongside you! Here to help.
“All parts of you are good.”
I offer a grounded, collaborative space for adults navigating trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression and other emotional stressors. My approach is trauma-informed and holistic, integrating EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic therapy, breath-work, and other eclectic approaches.
With 20 years in mental health, I focus on helping clients reconnect with their inner relationship, strength, regulate their nervous systems, and move toward healing with clarity and self-compassion. Whether you're feeling stuck, triggered, or ready for change, I'm here to walk alongside you! Here to help.
I am an active therapist, sensitive and authentic, with a deep respect for diversity and the individual's own path. Together we'll examine your life, alert to possible contradictions, exploring the wisdom or effectiveness of certain behaviors or beliefs. Through supportive listening, education, empowerment and expert guidance, you can become more aware of unhealthy patterns and hidden strengths, leading you to make positive changes to improve your life experience, strengthening your sense of what you want and what makes you feel good, moment to moment and long term. I do therapy with people struggling with a range of problems:
I am an active therapist, sensitive and authentic, with a deep respect for diversity and the individual's own path. Together we'll examine your life, alert to possible contradictions, exploring the wisdom or effectiveness of certain behaviors or beliefs. Through supportive listening, education, empowerment and expert guidance, you can become more aware of unhealthy patterns and hidden strengths, leading you to make positive changes to improve your life experience, strengthening your sense of what you want and what makes you feel good, moment to moment and long term. I do therapy with people struggling with a range of problems:
Accepting clients as well as limited weekend appointments available!
Healing and growth don’t happen all at once — they unfold with intention, safety, and support. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy for teens and adults who are navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, and patterns that feel difficult to break. Therapy is not about “fixing” you — it’s about helping you better understand yourself, your relationships, and your capacity for change. Together, we’ll work toward meaningful, sustainable growth.
Accepting clients as well as limited weekend appointments available!
Healing and growth don’t happen all at once — they unfold with intention, safety, and support. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy for teens and adults who are navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, and patterns that feel difficult to break. Therapy is not about “fixing” you — it’s about helping you better understand yourself, your relationships, and your capacity for change. Together, we’ll work toward meaningful, sustainable growth.
I walk beside those who sense an untold story within—a quiet calling toward wholeness. Individuals come with questions, with longing, with the weight of what feels unfinished. In the stillness of Psychosynthesis coaching, we listen for the soul’s voice, gather the scattered pieces, and gently weave them into a life that feels aligned, meaningful, and deeply true. I work with individuals who feel stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their life’s direction. Longing for clarity, inner harmony, and a deeper sense of purpose, I help you integrate mind, heart, and spirit—transforming challenges into growth.
I walk beside those who sense an untold story within—a quiet calling toward wholeness. Individuals come with questions, with longing, with the weight of what feels unfinished. In the stillness of Psychosynthesis coaching, we listen for the soul’s voice, gather the scattered pieces, and gently weave them into a life that feels aligned, meaningful, and deeply true. I work with individuals who feel stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their life’s direction. Longing for clarity, inner harmony, and a deeper sense of purpose, I help you integrate mind, heart, and spirit—transforming challenges into growth.
There is light at the end of the tunnel. Sometimes it helps to have someone who will really listen, without judgement. Giving your nervous system a soft place to land, to gently and deeply heal. To let go and stop guarding against 'all the things'! When you give space for what you are going through, you begin to feel lighter, soften around places that were hurt, and find a way back to your true self. I support you in coming to deeply know and understand yourself, reclaiming self-worth and trust in your inner compass; while growing coping skills for soothing your nervous system, and managing life, emotions and relationships.
There is light at the end of the tunnel. Sometimes it helps to have someone who will really listen, without judgement. Giving your nervous system a soft place to land, to gently and deeply heal. To let go and stop guarding against 'all the things'! When you give space for what you are going through, you begin to feel lighter, soften around places that were hurt, and find a way back to your true self. I support you in coming to deeply know and understand yourself, reclaiming self-worth and trust in your inner compass; while growing coping skills for soothing your nervous system, and managing life, emotions and relationships.
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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.