Chronic Pain Therapists in Burlingame, CA
Our loss and pain needs to be shared and eventually to find its way to meaning.
I am a seasoned spiritual health specialist, theologian, chaplain, and counselor. My passion is to discuss and reflect upon life's ultimate issues and guide one in deliberating existential questions. I use a hope-meaning-based spiritual model. This model blends reason and spirituality, science and faith, to form a unique psycho-spiritual practice to fight the darkness of suffering and loss and seek illumination. I specialize in helping clients make meaning and purpose in their own lives. We explore what it means to heal and how despair, sadness, and fear are a natural part of this process. We also face the fullness of death.
Our loss and pain needs to be shared and eventually to find its way to meaning.
I am a seasoned spiritual health specialist, theologian, chaplain, and counselor. My passion is to discuss and reflect upon life's ultimate issues and guide one in deliberating existential questions. I use a hope-meaning-based spiritual model. This model blends reason and spirituality, science and faith, to form a unique psycho-spiritual practice to fight the darkness of suffering and loss and seek illumination. I specialize in helping clients make meaning and purpose in their own lives. We explore what it means to heal and how despair, sadness, and fear are a natural part of this process. We also face the fullness of death.
As we age, our well-being is impacted by various life transitions such as retirement, physical health issues, relocation, and loss of loved ones. I provide assistance in navigating this new territory with a focus on building resilience, supporting personal agency, developing coping skills, and increasing mindfulness. During psychotherapy sessions and care consultations, I offer guidance in the following areas: mental health issues such as depression and anxiety, sleep disorders, grief and loss, living with illness, disability, and chronic pain, planning for retirement and aging, caregiving and care-receiving.
As we age, our well-being is impacted by various life transitions such as retirement, physical health issues, relocation, and loss of loved ones. I provide assistance in navigating this new territory with a focus on building resilience, supporting personal agency, developing coping skills, and increasing mindfulness. During psychotherapy sessions and care consultations, I offer guidance in the following areas: mental health issues such as depression and anxiety, sleep disorders, grief and loss, living with illness, disability, and chronic pain, planning for retirement and aging, caregiving and care-receiving.
Dr. Ranjan Patel
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, MFT, CPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burlingame, CA 94010 (Online Only)
Psychotherapy is a sacred process where you trust the therapist and make a pact to enter a private world of pain. You're visiting this site and seeking help: I admire that you're acknowledging your needs-this reflects your strength and commitment to yourself. Rather than avoiding, you're confronting stuff--it takes extraordinary courage. We are born resilient, and though we might feel deflated, life cannot knock this resilience out of us. With your resourcefulness, you're looking for a therapist . . . you're reading this sentence, and you're taking the first step . . . congratulations!
Psychotherapy is a sacred process where you trust the therapist and make a pact to enter a private world of pain. You're visiting this site and seeking help: I admire that you're acknowledging your needs-this reflects your strength and commitment to yourself. Rather than avoiding, you're confronting stuff--it takes extraordinary courage. We are born resilient, and though we might feel deflated, life cannot knock this resilience out of us. With your resourcefulness, you're looking for a therapist . . . you're reading this sentence, and you're taking the first step . . . congratulations!
Alyssa Goldsand Brodeur
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Burlingame, CA 94010
I provide compassionate, results-oriented counseling in either a comfortable office setting, your home, or other therapeutic environments. I have over 20 years of highly specialized psycho therapeutic experience and have helped hundreds of individuals and couples with a wide-range of emotional and relationship challenges. My approach is highly personalized and tailored to each of my clients' individual needs to help them attain the personal growth they're striving for.
I provide compassionate, results-oriented counseling in either a comfortable office setting, your home, or other therapeutic environments. I have over 20 years of highly specialized psycho therapeutic experience and have helped hundreds of individuals and couples with a wide-range of emotional and relationship challenges. My approach is highly personalized and tailored to each of my clients' individual needs to help them attain the personal growth they're striving for.
Lynda Lynette Johnson-Basuino
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, BCPC
Verified Verified
Burlingame, CA 94011
"Sometimes a little insight makes all the difference." I'm an experienced counselor who overcomes the obstacles of every day living despite vision loss. My specialty is helping people navigate through life altering crises such as the trauma of chronic health issues, divorce, job loss, behavior concerns in children, adolescence and teens. In my practice, I see people who are experiencing depression, anxiety, anger, PTSD, and the emotional responses to vision loss and blindness. I've been counseling for 25 years and I'm in the examination process of licensure. This is my passion. I look forward to working with you.
"Sometimes a little insight makes all the difference." I'm an experienced counselor who overcomes the obstacles of every day living despite vision loss. My specialty is helping people navigate through life altering crises such as the trauma of chronic health issues, divorce, job loss, behavior concerns in children, adolescence and teens. In my practice, I see people who are experiencing depression, anxiety, anger, PTSD, and the emotional responses to vision loss and blindness. I've been counseling for 25 years and I'm in the examination process of licensure. This is my passion. I look forward to working with you.
Bay Area Life Solutions provides scientifically based psychological care with the purpose of helping clients improve their their wellbeing and life satisfaction.
Bay Area Life Solutions provides scientifically based psychological care with the purpose of helping clients improve their their wellbeing and life satisfaction.
If you've been struggling for awhile, your life can be different. You can't change your past. But you can change your future. You and your loved ones can write a fresh, new chapter for your individual lives and relationships.
If you've been struggling for awhile, your life can be different. You can't change your past. But you can change your future. You and your loved ones can write a fresh, new chapter for your individual lives and relationships.
At some point we all struggle to adjustment to life's changes; it's normal to feel stuck and I believe people have what it takes to adjust. For the past 20 years, I have been working with children and teens who are struggling to balance the demands of school and their social life. I integrate parents in my work as much as possible. I also work with adults and Couples often come to me for help in distress and are confused about how or why their relationship has derailed. I am dedicated to helping people build stronger; more intimate relationships and I use several modalities when attempting to help couples in distress.
At some point we all struggle to adjustment to life's changes; it's normal to feel stuck and I believe people have what it takes to adjust. For the past 20 years, I have been working with children and teens who are struggling to balance the demands of school and their social life. I integrate parents in my work as much as possible. I also work with adults and Couples often come to me for help in distress and are confused about how or why their relationship has derailed. I am dedicated to helping people build stronger; more intimate relationships and I use several modalities when attempting to help couples in distress.
I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families who are open to looking at themselves and ready to make changes to improve the quality of their life. I specialize in Women's Health Psychology treating the psychological difficulties that often coincide with common medical conditions that women face including but not limited to: Infertility, Menopause, Post Partum Depression, Cancer, Diabetes, interpersonal relationships, etc. I have much experience in working with the GLBT and questioning population individually as well as through couples and family work.
I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families who are open to looking at themselves and ready to make changes to improve the quality of their life. I specialize in Women's Health Psychology treating the psychological difficulties that often coincide with common medical conditions that women face including but not limited to: Infertility, Menopause, Post Partum Depression, Cancer, Diabetes, interpersonal relationships, etc. I have much experience in working with the GLBT and questioning population individually as well as through couples and family work.
Dr. Paul Kramer
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burlingame, CA 94010
At some point we all struggle to adjustment to life's changes; it's normal to feel stuck and I believe people have what it takes to adjust. For the past 20 years, I have been working with children and teens who are struggling to balance the demands of school and their social life. I integrate parents in my work as much as possible. I also work with adults and Couples often come to me for help in distress and are confused about how or why their relationship has derailed. I am dedicated to helping people build stronger; more intimate relationships and I use several modalities when attempting to help couples in distress.
At some point we all struggle to adjustment to life's changes; it's normal to feel stuck and I believe people have what it takes to adjust. For the past 20 years, I have been working with children and teens who are struggling to balance the demands of school and their social life. I integrate parents in my work as much as possible. I also work with adults and Couples often come to me for help in distress and are confused about how or why their relationship has derailed. I am dedicated to helping people build stronger; more intimate relationships and I use several modalities when attempting to help couples in distress.
Janelle Tamm Magnuson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT, CLC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Burlingame, CA 94010
As a therapist, my goal is to help my clients form better relationships, understand the patterns in their life, recognize their potential, and increase their resilience. To truly "know thyself" can be a difficult task, and I am committed to helping others embark upon their journey of self exploration. If you are facing depression, anxiety, strained relationships, feelings of helplessness, low self-esteem, poor performance at school or work, or other challenges, you may be a good candidate for therapy.
As a therapist, my goal is to help my clients form better relationships, understand the patterns in their life, recognize their potential, and increase their resilience. To truly "know thyself" can be a difficult task, and I am committed to helping others embark upon their journey of self exploration. If you are facing depression, anxiety, strained relationships, feelings of helplessness, low self-esteem, poor performance at school or work, or other challenges, you may be a good candidate for therapy.
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**PLEASE NOTE: Dr. Kiely's practice is currently full, and is unable to accommodate new therapy referrals at this time.** Regarding neuropsychology, my expertise covers a wide range of neurological, medical and psychiatric conditions including traumatic brain injury, neurodegenerative disease and dementia, stroke, epilepsy, PTSD, and ADHD. I have advanced clinical training in a variety of settings including inpatient and outpatient psychiatry, epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, and memory centers. Currently, I am an attending clinical neuropsychologist at UCSF, within the Memory and Aging Center, Department of Neurology.
**PLEASE NOTE: Dr. Kiely's practice is currently full, and is unable to accommodate new therapy referrals at this time.** Regarding neuropsychology, my expertise covers a wide range of neurological, medical and psychiatric conditions including traumatic brain injury, neurodegenerative disease and dementia, stroke, epilepsy, PTSD, and ADHD. I have advanced clinical training in a variety of settings including inpatient and outpatient psychiatry, epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, and memory centers. Currently, I am an attending clinical neuropsychologist at UCSF, within the Memory and Aging Center, Department of Neurology.
From the outside, it might look like things are going well, but it's okay to admit that you're not your best self right now. Whether you're overwhelmed by anxiety, feeling the weight of depression, or being tormented by insufficient sleep, you're ready for change now. You want to discover a path toward peace, confidence, connection, and genuine fulfillment. Let's get you on that path. I work with adults who want to create lasting change in their lives and their relationships. I am a licensed psychologist who specializes in helping adults unburden themselves from the weight of anxiety and depression and restore restful sleep.
From the outside, it might look like things are going well, but it's okay to admit that you're not your best self right now. Whether you're overwhelmed by anxiety, feeling the weight of depression, or being tormented by insufficient sleep, you're ready for change now. You want to discover a path toward peace, confidence, connection, and genuine fulfillment. Let's get you on that path. I work with adults who want to create lasting change in their lives and their relationships. I am a licensed psychologist who specializes in helping adults unburden themselves from the weight of anxiety and depression and restore restful sleep.
So often I hear from clients that they have been in therapy before, and it hasn't worked, or they are on medication, and it still is not working. Does this sound like you? My guess is that therapy hasn't worked because the approach is not specifically catered to meet your own unique needs and doesn't really look at the "whole person" but attempts to make a diagnosis and treats that diagnosis with a prescribed treatment plan. That is not you, though. You are unique and your treatment plan needs to meet your needs.
So often I hear from clients that they have been in therapy before, and it hasn't worked, or they are on medication, and it still is not working. Does this sound like you? My guess is that therapy hasn't worked because the approach is not specifically catered to meet your own unique needs and doesn't really look at the "whole person" but attempts to make a diagnosis and treats that diagnosis with a prescribed treatment plan. That is not you, though. You are unique and your treatment plan needs to meet your needs.
Stephanie Loera
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Burlingame, CA 94010 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing psychotherapy in California. I reside in the Bay Area Peninsula. I have experience working with children, families and adults. I am passionate about empowering people by helping them reclaim their peace, joy, and power.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing psychotherapy in California. I reside in the Bay Area Peninsula. I have experience working with children, families and adults. I am passionate about empowering people by helping them reclaim their peace, joy, and power.
Everyone has difficult times in their lives, and I provide a safe, comfortable environment for you to explore your goals and reach your potential. I am a licensed psychologist specializing in life issues such as stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, depression, divorce, and parenting challenges. I help people develop meaningful relationships with themselves and with each other, coaching them to get “unstuck” so that they can move toward their values in both work and personal relationships. My approach is evidence based and driven by behavioral principles, and my main goal is to help people develop psychological flexibility.
Everyone has difficult times in their lives, and I provide a safe, comfortable environment for you to explore your goals and reach your potential. I am a licensed psychologist specializing in life issues such as stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, depression, divorce, and parenting challenges. I help people develop meaningful relationships with themselves and with each other, coaching them to get “unstuck” so that they can move toward their values in both work and personal relationships. My approach is evidence based and driven by behavioral principles, and my main goal is to help people develop psychological flexibility.
Sarah Proemsey
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor , MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Burlingame, CA 94010
Life can be tough and sometimes you find yourself overwhelmed facing challenging relationships, stressful changes, and painful past experiences. It can be difficult to know who to turn to for support and how to hold on to hope. Along the way, you can lose yourself and the ability to connect with those you love, often pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself. All of this can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body. I believe there is hope for you to take a step back from it all and learn to build a life you love living.
Life can be tough and sometimes you find yourself overwhelmed facing challenging relationships, stressful changes, and painful past experiences. It can be difficult to know who to turn to for support and how to hold on to hope. Along the way, you can lose yourself and the ability to connect with those you love, often pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself. All of this can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body. I believe there is hope for you to take a step back from it all and learn to build a life you love living.
Hi! I am a pediatric psychologist specializing in working with children, teens who struggle with a wide range of anxiety disorders (including generalized anxiety, social anxiety, OCD, selective mutism). I am experienced in helping children with behavioral and emotion regulation challenges in improving their functioning and better cope with life's events. I also have specialized training in helping medically complicated children thrive with their chronic health conditions. I completed APA-accredited trainings at PGSP-Stanford Consortium, Children's Hospital Orange County, and Children's Hospital Los Angeles.
Hi! I am a pediatric psychologist specializing in working with children, teens who struggle with a wide range of anxiety disorders (including generalized anxiety, social anxiety, OCD, selective mutism). I am experienced in helping children with behavioral and emotion regulation challenges in improving their functioning and better cope with life's events. I also have specialized training in helping medically complicated children thrive with their chronic health conditions. I completed APA-accredited trainings at PGSP-Stanford Consortium, Children's Hospital Orange County, and Children's Hospital Los Angeles.
My role is to guide and help you in developing insight, greater satisfaction, and symptom relief. I provide support by discussing your concerns and feelings, and by helping you resolve and move towards your goals, such as fulfillment, belonging, to cope with hardship or to feel 'unstuck'. I guide you in examining your situation, struggles and relationships, facilitating deeper understanding and strengths to make positive shifts. My style is warm, collaborative and engaging. I compassionately promote therapeutic healing, growth & change. For youth, I practice a combo of play, talk and behavioral therapy, parent coaching/support.
My role is to guide and help you in developing insight, greater satisfaction, and symptom relief. I provide support by discussing your concerns and feelings, and by helping you resolve and move towards your goals, such as fulfillment, belonging, to cope with hardship or to feel 'unstuck'. I guide you in examining your situation, struggles and relationships, facilitating deeper understanding and strengths to make positive shifts. My style is warm, collaborative and engaging. I compassionately promote therapeutic healing, growth & change. For youth, I practice a combo of play, talk and behavioral therapy, parent coaching/support.
I am a licensed bilingual, bicultural therapist who has been working in the mental health field for over 16 years. I enjoy working with the person who is ready to take that first step to make change. I support them by promoting a safe space in order to begin the therapeutic work. I normally work with individuals and families with multiple siblings. Recently I have been working with couples coming to address relationship challenges: intimacy and infidelity, finances, gambling and addictions, co-parenting and blended families, domestic violence and child abuse, as well as other relationship challenges.
I am a licensed bilingual, bicultural therapist who has been working in the mental health field for over 16 years. I enjoy working with the person who is ready to take that first step to make change. I support them by promoting a safe space in order to begin the therapeutic work. I normally work with individuals and families with multiple siblings. Recently I have been working with couples coming to address relationship challenges: intimacy and infidelity, finances, gambling and addictions, co-parenting and blended families, domestic violence and child abuse, as well as other relationship challenges.
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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.