Chronic Pain Therapists in Middletown, DE

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Melissa Forbes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Middletown, DE 19709
****Online therapy available ***** New Beginnings Restoration, was established to help individuals & families be restored to their desired state. Clients stated that I provide a safe, accepting, honest, comfortable & insightful therapeutic environment where they were able to grow, heal & move forward in life. Whether you feel worried, depressed, anxious, confused, angry or indifferent about challenges in your life you can change & get the support you need. Therapy is not always the easiest step but it can help you cope when you've been diagnosed with a mental illness, grieving the loss of a love one or relationship.
****Online therapy available ***** New Beginnings Restoration, was established to help individuals & families be restored to their desired state. Clients stated that I provide a safe, accepting, honest, comfortable & insightful therapeutic environment where they were able to grow, heal & move forward in life. Whether you feel worried, depressed, anxious, confused, angry or indifferent about challenges in your life you can change & get the support you need. Therapy is not always the easiest step but it can help you cope when you've been diagnosed with a mental illness, grieving the loss of a love one or relationship.
(302) 321-6288 View (302) 321-6288
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Korb Counseling
Counselor, LPCMH, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Middletown, DE 19709
Waitlist for new clients
Sometimes, old stories are built into our current awareness that no longer serve our needs. Grief, complex trauma, and unresolved issues become stuck in our thoughts and behaviors. Our energy becomes encased in worry or fears. Psychotherapy can reduce suffering, release tension, and build insight to the patterns that no longer serve us. Through compassion, acceptance, and nonjudgmental feedback, healing begins to shape a new story - the story of the life that we desire. Emotional safety is a priority at Korb Counseling as we work with your goals toward healing. Group counseling and meditation classes are also offered.
Sometimes, old stories are built into our current awareness that no longer serve our needs. Grief, complex trauma, and unresolved issues become stuck in our thoughts and behaviors. Our energy becomes encased in worry or fears. Psychotherapy can reduce suffering, release tension, and build insight to the patterns that no longer serve us. Through compassion, acceptance, and nonjudgmental feedback, healing begins to shape a new story - the story of the life that we desire. Emotional safety is a priority at Korb Counseling as we work with your goals toward healing. Group counseling and meditation classes are also offered.
(302) 314-1507 View (302) 314-1507
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Daybreak Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Middletown, DE 19709
At Daybreak Counseling Service, our mission shines brightly: to provide accessible and affordable mental health services to individuals from all walks of life in Delaware and the surrounding areas. We firmly believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to seek the support they need to overcome life's challenges and foster emotional well-being. With compassion and expertise, our dedicated team of experienced therapists, psychologists, and counselors offers a diverse range of counseling and therapy services.
At Daybreak Counseling Service, our mission shines brightly: to provide accessible and affordable mental health services to individuals from all walks of life in Delaware and the surrounding areas. We firmly believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to seek the support they need to overcome life's challenges and foster emotional well-being. With compassion and expertise, our dedicated team of experienced therapists, psychologists, and counselors offers a diverse range of counseling and therapy services.
(302) 246-8329 View (302) 246-8329
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Colleen Mcginnis
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Middletown, DE 19709
I am a holistically minded clinical psychologist who has worked in a variety of settings helping people to heal from mood and anxiety disorders, struggling relationships, substance abuse, eating disorders, grief and loss, ineffectual life choices, and trauma of various origins. With deep appreciation for the importance of relationships, I work with couples to improve communication, reduce stress and resentment, and recover joy. My approach is collaborative, as I believe that all individuals hold the seeds to their own healing and growth. I incorporate aspects of Mindfulness, biocognitive-behavioral approaches, Systems Theory, and Energy Psychology, guiding others to increasing personal awareness.
I am a holistically minded clinical psychologist who has worked in a variety of settings helping people to heal from mood and anxiety disorders, struggling relationships, substance abuse, eating disorders, grief and loss, ineffectual life choices, and trauma of various origins. With deep appreciation for the importance of relationships, I work with couples to improve communication, reduce stress and resentment, and recover joy. My approach is collaborative, as I believe that all individuals hold the seeds to their own healing and growth. I incorporate aspects of Mindfulness, biocognitive-behavioral approaches, Systems Theory, and Energy Psychology, guiding others to increasing personal awareness.
(302) 339-8093 View (302) 339-8093
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Jenna Elizabeth Montalbano
MS CMH, LACMH, CTP, ICADC, CYMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Middletown, DE 19709
An ideal client, is an unideal person. If humans were perfect they wouldn't need therapy. I work with individuals, couples & families with a range of issues. I help people address unskilled thoughts, emotions &/or behaviors, helping them let go of things that are no longer serving them. If an individual desires to grow by developing their sense of awareness, while developing skills to help them lower their stress levels & address their issues, I can help. I work with all mental health conditions, or stress related issues. No issue is too small or too big for therapy. I am here to support others in their goals & personal growth.
An ideal client, is an unideal person. If humans were perfect they wouldn't need therapy. I work with individuals, couples & families with a range of issues. I help people address unskilled thoughts, emotions &/or behaviors, helping them let go of things that are no longer serving them. If an individual desires to grow by developing their sense of awareness, while developing skills to help them lower their stress levels & address their issues, I can help. I work with all mental health conditions, or stress related issues. No issue is too small or too big for therapy. I am here to support others in their goals & personal growth.
(302) 308-4931 View (302) 308-4931
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Willow Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPMHC, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Middletown, DE 19709
At Willow Counseling Services, we understand the profound impact that fertility, perinatal, and women's health challenges can have on the fabric of everyday lives. We acknowledge that the journey through these experiences is anything but simple, and the well-meaning yet inadequate advice to 'just relax' fails to address the intricate emotional and psychological complexities that often arise. We're thrilled to announce an expansion of our services beyond perinatal mental health and women's health. We now include expertise in managing generalized anxiety, depression, OCD, Adult ADHD, eating disorders, and trauma-related stressors.
At Willow Counseling Services, we understand the profound impact that fertility, perinatal, and women's health challenges can have on the fabric of everyday lives. We acknowledge that the journey through these experiences is anything but simple, and the well-meaning yet inadequate advice to 'just relax' fails to address the intricate emotional and psychological complexities that often arise. We're thrilled to announce an expansion of our services beyond perinatal mental health and women's health. We now include expertise in managing generalized anxiety, depression, OCD, Adult ADHD, eating disorders, and trauma-related stressors.
(302) 599-6195 View (302) 599-6195
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Adam Kleinmeulman LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPCMH
Verified Verified
Middletown, DE 19709
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health and provide a wide range of counseling services to cater to the needs of a large diversity of patients in Middletown and Newark Delaware.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health and provide a wide range of counseling services to cater to the needs of a large diversity of patients in Middletown and Newark Delaware.
(302) 416-6803 View (302) 416-6803
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Alice Liang Laughlin
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
Middletown, DE 19709
Hi there, my name is Alice and I am an advanced doctoral student clinician at IPG, LLC. It takes courage to reach out for help. In seeking a therapist, you have already taken the first step toward healing and growth. When we are not feeling well, it can be hard to navigate life’s challenges. Perhaps you have been facing difficulties at work or in your relationships. Maybe you have suffered through something traumatic in your life and want to process what happened. I am here to guide you in exploring your challenges, developing coping skills, and building on your strengths.
Hi there, my name is Alice and I am an advanced doctoral student clinician at IPG, LLC. It takes courage to reach out for help. In seeking a therapist, you have already taken the first step toward healing and growth. When we are not feeling well, it can be hard to navigate life’s challenges. Perhaps you have been facing difficulties at work or in your relationships. Maybe you have suffered through something traumatic in your life and want to process what happened. I am here to guide you in exploring your challenges, developing coping skills, and building on your strengths.
(302) 209-8414 View (302) 209-8414
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Malika McMeans Spruill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Middletown, DE 19709  (Online Only)
I am licensed in Delaware with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, family conflicts, motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started! No two people are alike and nor will our therapy sessions. I look forward to helping you become your Best You! I'm offering Telehealth sessions only, until renovations end.
I am licensed in Delaware with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, family conflicts, motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started! No two people are alike and nor will our therapy sessions. I look forward to helping you become your Best You! I'm offering Telehealth sessions only, until renovations end.
(302) 291-3475 View (302) 291-3475
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Shauna Sullivan, LCSW, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LLC
Verified Verified
Middletown, DE 19709
I offer traditional talk therapy as well as EMDR therapy, both virtually and in person. I enjoy working with people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, and believe everyone is on an individual path. There is no one size fits all treatment or set of goals. Together, you and I will identify what you would like to see different in your life and how to help you feel better. I use cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, and am psychodynamically oriented in my work.
I offer traditional talk therapy as well as EMDR therapy, both virtually and in person. I enjoy working with people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, and believe everyone is on an individual path. There is no one size fits all treatment or set of goals. Together, you and I will identify what you would like to see different in your life and how to help you feel better. I use cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, and am psychodynamically oriented in my work.
(302) 206-9931 View (302) 206-9931
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Teri L Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Middletown, DE 19709
Not accepting new clients
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years experience in helping people become empowered and make positive change in their lives. I work from a strengths and person centered perspective. I have 18 years of counseling in grief and loss through my positions as hospice social worker and bereavement manager. I have experience with adolescent pregnancy issues and children's bereavement needs. My passion is to assist clients with identifying their concerns, developing a course of treatment goals and following through to positive results.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years experience in helping people become empowered and make positive change in their lives. I work from a strengths and person centered perspective. I have 18 years of counseling in grief and loss through my positions as hospice social worker and bereavement manager. I have experience with adolescent pregnancy issues and children's bereavement needs. My passion is to assist clients with identifying their concerns, developing a course of treatment goals and following through to positive results.
(302) 257-2757 View (302) 257-2757

More Therapists Nearby

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Rebecca A Smolak-Kettlehake
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Newark, DE 19702  (Online Only)
** I am currently not accepting new patients.** My areas of interest include anxiety, depression, chronic health issues such as chronic pain, women's issues, grief counseling (death, divorce), stress, anger management, work-related issues, and life transitions. I am also interested in the mind-body connection and mindfulness. Currently I only work with adult individuals.
** I am currently not accepting new patients.** My areas of interest include anxiety, depression, chronic health issues such as chronic pain, women's issues, grief counseling (death, divorce), stress, anger management, work-related issues, and life transitions. I am also interested in the mind-body connection and mindfulness. Currently I only work with adult individuals.
(302) 543-2604 View (302) 543-2604
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Brendalan Jackson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Delaware City, DE 19706  (Online Only)
I am a seasoned professional with many years spent providing quality services working with families and individuals to restore hope during difficult times. I strive to give you a space to be your most authentic self. I create a safe, compassionate, and non-judgment environment, supporting your healing journey. I am licensed in Delaware, Washington, DC, and Virginia.
I am a seasoned professional with many years spent providing quality services working with families and individuals to restore hope during difficult times. I strive to give you a space to be your most authentic self. I create a safe, compassionate, and non-judgment environment, supporting your healing journey. I am licensed in Delaware, Washington, DC, and Virginia.
(301) 684-6522 View (301) 684-6522
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Integrated Psychological & Behavioral Hlth Srvs
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Bear, DE 19701
I work with patients presenting with a variety of concerns such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, grief and loss and more.
I work with patients presenting with a variety of concerns such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, grief and loss and more.
(302) 407-0725 View (302) 407-0725
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Chanda R Reynolds
Psychologist, PsyD, MS, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bear, DE 19701  (Online Only)
Is your Child or Teen having problems with anxiety, depression, or self-esteem issues? Is your family having significant parent-child conflict? I want to help you & your family achieve a healthier life. Adolescents and young adults have unique challenges that can be difficult to navigate. During these critical periods in life, many may face peer issues, family conflict, self-esteem difficulty, parent-child conflict, and difficulty with transitions (e.g., high school to college; college to career). I have approximately 10 years of experience working with these age groups. Currently, I am also available to see young adult clients.
Is your Child or Teen having problems with anxiety, depression, or self-esteem issues? Is your family having significant parent-child conflict? I want to help you & your family achieve a healthier life. Adolescents and young adults have unique challenges that can be difficult to navigate. During these critical periods in life, many may face peer issues, family conflict, self-esteem difficulty, parent-child conflict, and difficulty with transitions (e.g., high school to college; college to career). I have approximately 10 years of experience working with these age groups. Currently, I am also available to see young adult clients.
(202) 519-5765 View (202) 519-5765
Miles leon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Newark, DE 19702

Online Therapists

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Julie Collins
MA, CHP, CRNC
Verified Verified
Hockessin, DE 19707
As a mental health nutrition specialist, I provide powerful nutritional interventions to restore depleted biochemistry that contributes to chronic stress, mood states like depression/anxiety, chronic fatigue/pain, and substance dependencies.
As a body-centered practitioner, I bring a holistic, mindful approach- somatic, experiential and collaborative. My aim is helping you access wisdom and resources already existing in your body, heart, mind; blending them with new information and experience for a new way forward. Through various modalities, I'll help you deepen self-awareness; explore, study, discover, choose, embody and express yourself more genuinely and fully. Whether struggling with habitual thought/behavior patterns, chronic mood states or health concerns leaving you feeling confused, frustrated, or alone, I'll help you meet and transform these challenges into new possibilities for experiencing life in more satisfying, nourishing ways.
As a mental health nutrition specialist, I provide powerful nutritional interventions to restore depleted biochemistry that contributes to chronic stress, mood states like depression/anxiety, chronic fatigue/pain, and substance dependencies.
As a body-centered practitioner, I bring a holistic, mindful approach- somatic, experiential and collaborative. My aim is helping you access wisdom and resources already existing in your body, heart, mind; blending them with new information and experience for a new way forward. Through various modalities, I'll help you deepen self-awareness; explore, study, discover, choose, embody and express yourself more genuinely and fully. Whether struggling with habitual thought/behavior patterns, chronic mood states or health concerns leaving you feeling confused, frustrated, or alone, I'll help you meet and transform these challenges into new possibilities for experiencing life in more satisfying, nourishing ways.
(267) 983-5211 View (267) 983-5211
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Amanda Pearson-Carmody
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Millville, DE 19967
Waitlist for new clients
I work with individuals and couples and have specialized training with those experiencing grief, loss, chronic illness, and adjustment concerns.
I work with individuals and couples and have specialized training with those experiencing grief, loss, chronic illness, and adjustment concerns.
(302) 208-8545 View (302) 208-8545
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Judie Riley LCSW, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wilmington, DE 19808
I accept clients dealing with anxiety, depression, mood disorder, illness, chronic pain, adoption, marriage, relationship and career issues.
I am a high- energy, thoughtful well-educated professional who knows how to listen and make a positive relationship with clients looking for support. My diverse background allows me to adapt my skills to your needs. I operate through a strengths -based perspective allowing you to view yourself through a positive lens.I offer supervision for MSW students, help professionals pass the LCSW and offer a peer supervision group each month.Call for more information at 302-383-2078
I accept clients dealing with anxiety, depression, mood disorder, illness, chronic pain, adoption, marriage, relationship and career issues.
I am a high- energy, thoughtful well-educated professional who knows how to listen and make a positive relationship with clients looking for support. My diverse background allows me to adapt my skills to your needs. I operate through a strengths -based perspective allowing you to view yourself through a positive lens.I offer supervision for MSW students, help professionals pass the LCSW and offer a peer supervision group each month.Call for more information at 302-383-2078
(484) 679-4861 View (484) 679-4861
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Ricki Geiger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGP
Verified Verified
Lewes, DE 19958
Waitlist for new clients
Tuesday office hours and online. Living with internal emotional conflicts inhibits opportunity for connection and regulation which creates isolation and unhappiness. I can help you unravel difficult experiences-past and present, work through bad feelings and cultivate positive change. I'm a relational psychotherapist and incorporate a PolyVagal Theory lens. I specialize in healing childhood abuse/neglect and trauma related stress and symptoms; shame, depression, loss of self, numbing, anxiety, self- destructive behavior, chronic grief and pain, attachment and trust issues, and feeling helpless and hopelessness.
Tuesday office hours and online. Living with internal emotional conflicts inhibits opportunity for connection and regulation which creates isolation and unhappiness. I can help you unravel difficult experiences-past and present, work through bad feelings and cultivate positive change. I'm a relational psychotherapist and incorporate a PolyVagal Theory lens. I specialize in healing childhood abuse/neglect and trauma related stress and symptoms; shame, depression, loss of self, numbing, anxiety, self- destructive behavior, chronic grief and pain, attachment and trust issues, and feeling helpless and hopelessness.
(302) 732-2183 View (302) 732-2183
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.