Chronic Pain Therapists in Daytona Beach, FL

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Lisa Benitez
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Daytona Beach, FL 32118
I have expertise in working with trauma, depression/anxiety, grief, chronic pain, and collaborative family law.
I consider myself a relational therapist and believe it is a privilege to sit with people while dealing with life's challenges. Through a multi-discipline approach, integrating the practice of healthy social-emotional strategies, relational repair and positive psychology, I assist the client in their pursuit of personal growth & resolution. I work with people of all ages, individuals, couples, and families. I have a unique specialization with co-parenting dynamics and children five and under as a trained Infant Mental Health Specialist through the Harris Institute of The FSU Center for Prevention and Early Intervention Policy.
I have expertise in working with trauma, depression/anxiety, grief, chronic pain, and collaborative family law.
I consider myself a relational therapist and believe it is a privilege to sit with people while dealing with life's challenges. Through a multi-discipline approach, integrating the practice of healthy social-emotional strategies, relational repair and positive psychology, I assist the client in their pursuit of personal growth & resolution. I work with people of all ages, individuals, couples, and families. I have a unique specialization with co-parenting dynamics and children five and under as a trained Infant Mental Health Specialist through the Harris Institute of The FSU Center for Prevention and Early Intervention Policy.
(386) 957-1034 View (386) 957-1034
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Volusia Neuropsychology & Behavioral Health
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Volusia Neuropsychology & Behavioral Health offers multiple services to meet the needs of all patients. Our dedicated clinicians provide counseling and psychological services for children, adolescents, and adults in a supportive environment that promotes optimal well-being. The neuropsychological component of the practice is dedicated to the evaluation of brain function and assess cognitive, emotional and personality changes that can occur through injury and neurologic and medical illness.
Volusia Neuropsychology & Behavioral Health offers multiple services to meet the needs of all patients. Our dedicated clinicians provide counseling and psychological services for children, adolescents, and adults in a supportive environment that promotes optimal well-being. The neuropsychological component of the practice is dedicated to the evaluation of brain function and assess cognitive, emotional and personality changes that can occur through injury and neurologic and medical illness.
(386) 217-7183 View (386) 217-7183
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Laura Booth
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, RMHCI
Verified Verified
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
My ideal client is striving to heal and "level up" in life physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. You're done feeling like you're just "moving through the motions" - you want to take intentional steps to regain your enjoyment and pursuit of living a fulfilling, free, and healed life. Right now, you might feel exhausted, anxious, stuck in unhealthy habits, depressed, unmotivated, traumatized by past painful experiences and might not have a sense of connectedness or purpose in life. You desire to take sustainable steps of rebuilding your life to bring the best version of you to the surface.
My ideal client is striving to heal and "level up" in life physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. You're done feeling like you're just "moving through the motions" - you want to take intentional steps to regain your enjoyment and pursuit of living a fulfilling, free, and healed life. Right now, you might feel exhausted, anxious, stuck in unhealthy habits, depressed, unmotivated, traumatized by past painful experiences and might not have a sense of connectedness or purpose in life. You desire to take sustainable steps of rebuilding your life to bring the best version of you to the surface.
(386) 465-4298 View (386) 465-4298
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Cassand Counseling . com
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CAP
Verified Verified
Daytona Beach, FL 32118  (Online Only)
I am a seasoned Gestalt-focused psychotherapist with greater than 22 years of effective therapeutic guidance in mental health, addictions, co-occurring, and more. My unique style enlists a caring human-to-human experience. I am dedicated to providing a trusting, empowering, and effective change-worthy experience for individuals, couples, & families. I do this by creating tools to promote change. I use mindfulness, cognitive (CBT), psychoanalysis, solution-focused, and my own tool box of effective techniques that promote change and inner peace. Feeling defeated is a temporary condition - giving up is what makes it permanent!
I am a seasoned Gestalt-focused psychotherapist with greater than 22 years of effective therapeutic guidance in mental health, addictions, co-occurring, and more. My unique style enlists a caring human-to-human experience. I am dedicated to providing a trusting, empowering, and effective change-worthy experience for individuals, couples, & families. I do this by creating tools to promote change. I use mindfulness, cognitive (CBT), psychoanalysis, solution-focused, and my own tool box of effective techniques that promote change and inner peace. Feeling defeated is a temporary condition - giving up is what makes it permanent!
(954) 283-7417 View (954) 283-7417
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Casey Williams
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Waitlist for new clients
Hi there! My name is Casey & I I often work with clients on issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationships (marriage and couples). My ideal clients are couples or individuals who recognize changes need to be made in their lives but their suffering makes it difficult to see the pathway to lasting change. If you are feeling stuck, whether that's in your career, relationship(s), or overall mental health, therapy is a great source of support to help you navigate the challenges and changes life is sure to bring. If you are looking for personal growth and want to live a life with intention, you have come to the right place!
Hi there! My name is Casey & I I often work with clients on issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationships (marriage and couples). My ideal clients are couples or individuals who recognize changes need to be made in their lives but their suffering makes it difficult to see the pathway to lasting change. If you are feeling stuck, whether that's in your career, relationship(s), or overall mental health, therapy is a great source of support to help you navigate the challenges and changes life is sure to bring. If you are looking for personal growth and want to live a life with intention, you have come to the right place!
(386) 662-1891 View (386) 662-1891
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Elite EMDR & Etherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, Certfie, EMDR, Provide, r CCTP, CCTP
Verified Verified
Daytona Beach, FL 32118  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Congratulations, if you're reading my profile or any profile then you've taken the first step towards recovery. Trauma is unique in each individual. Recovery is also unique to each individual and situation. Whether you are trying to recover from a traumatic past, a devastating loss or substances, help is available. Each person can be empowered to make significant changes in their minds bodies and spirits by collaborative work with a therapist. I utilize a holistic lens when treating clients, paying attention to the mind, body and soul. I incorporate yoga, meditation, visualizations and somatic breathe & body work.
Congratulations, if you're reading my profile or any profile then you've taken the first step towards recovery. Trauma is unique in each individual. Recovery is also unique to each individual and situation. Whether you are trying to recover from a traumatic past, a devastating loss or substances, help is available. Each person can be empowered to make significant changes in their minds bodies and spirits by collaborative work with a therapist. I utilize a holistic lens when treating clients, paying attention to the mind, body and soul. I incorporate yoga, meditation, visualizations and somatic breathe & body work.
(386) 530-4353 View (386) 530-4353
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Dr. Itzel Harriott
Pre-Licensed Professional, PharmD, RMHCI
Verified Verified
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
I’m Dr. Itzel Harriott, a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern (RMHCI) with a Doctorate degree in Pharmacology (PharmD). I am a faith based practitioner. I’ve worked in the medical field for over 30 years specializing in pharmacology. I am also an active member of the VRA Board of Directors (Volusia Recovery Alliance). I pivoted my career to spend more time clinically counseling those with mental health issues. I’m an excellent fit for clients with comorbidities that require a comprehensive approach combining clinical mental health counseling and a deeper knowledge and understanding of medication purpose and management.
I’m Dr. Itzel Harriott, a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern (RMHCI) with a Doctorate degree in Pharmacology (PharmD). I am a faith based practitioner. I’ve worked in the medical field for over 30 years specializing in pharmacology. I am also an active member of the VRA Board of Directors (Volusia Recovery Alliance). I pivoted my career to spend more time clinically counseling those with mental health issues. I’m an excellent fit for clients with comorbidities that require a comprehensive approach combining clinical mental health counseling and a deeper knowledge and understanding of medication purpose and management.
(386) 280-0759 View (386) 280-0759
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Michelle Protko
Counselor, MS, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
I am here to help foster hope on your journey. My goal is to create a respectful and enriching environment that can help you or your family to improve insight, communication, or identify positive coping skills to meet life's challenges. I am a client-centered counselor who believes a non-judgmental environment helps to set the stage for healing and empowerment. Whether that's navigating current life stressors and transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, parenting, or relationships.
I am here to help foster hope on your journey. My goal is to create a respectful and enriching environment that can help you or your family to improve insight, communication, or identify positive coping skills to meet life's challenges. I am a client-centered counselor who believes a non-judgmental environment helps to set the stage for healing and empowerment. Whether that's navigating current life stressors and transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, parenting, or relationships.
(386) 232-9679 View (386) 232-9679
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Anita K. Sanz
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Waitlist for new clients
The person I'm most successful working with is someone interested in learning something about themselves and finding new ways to approach their problems...a willingness to try something different to be able to see something different manifest in their life. Feeling stuck is an awful feeling and I work hard with you to see change happen as quickly as possible. I specialize in treating chronic health conditions, mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD, adult autism, and burnout among many other issues. I use a teamwork approach so we co-create the therapy work together.
The person I'm most successful working with is someone interested in learning something about themselves and finding new ways to approach their problems...a willingness to try something different to be able to see something different manifest in their life. Feeling stuck is an awful feeling and I work hard with you to see change happen as quickly as possible. I specialize in treating chronic health conditions, mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD, adult autism, and burnout among many other issues. I use a teamwork approach so we co-create the therapy work together.
(386) 868-4165 View (386) 868-4165
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Lisa Potash
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
We have been socialized to believe it is virtuous to put other's needs before our own. This often results in poor self care, feelings of resentment and depression, which paradoxically hinders rather than helps relationships. I encourage people to nurture the relationship they have with themselves. This may involve defining more effective personal boundaries and expectations. Identification of unhealthy coping strategies is accompanied by brainstorming more effective replacement behaviors. I am honored to accompany you on your journey to pursue a more meaningful and joyous life.
We have been socialized to believe it is virtuous to put other's needs before our own. This often results in poor self care, feelings of resentment and depression, which paradoxically hinders rather than helps relationships. I encourage people to nurture the relationship they have with themselves. This may involve defining more effective personal boundaries and expectations. Identification of unhealthy coping strategies is accompanied by brainstorming more effective replacement behaviors. I am honored to accompany you on your journey to pursue a more meaningful and joyous life.
(786) 723-7845 View (786) 723-7845
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Brittney Murray
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Daytona Beach, FL 32119
My ideal client is motivated to understand their cognitive and emotional health better and committed to personal growth. They may face challenges like memory issues, attention deficits, or emotional regulation difficulties, seeking thorough assessments to identify underlying causes. They value a collaborative approach and are open to evidence-based therapies. Whether dealing with neurological conditions, age-related cognitive changes, or psychological stressors, my ideal client actively participates in their treatment plan, striving to achieve their full potential in daily life.
My ideal client is motivated to understand their cognitive and emotional health better and committed to personal growth. They may face challenges like memory issues, attention deficits, or emotional regulation difficulties, seeking thorough assessments to identify underlying causes. They value a collaborative approach and are open to evidence-based therapies. Whether dealing with neurological conditions, age-related cognitive changes, or psychological stressors, my ideal client actively participates in their treatment plan, striving to achieve their full potential in daily life.
(386) 317-0062 View (386) 317-0062
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Lakeside Counseling and Wellness Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
You may be at a point in your life where the problems are easy to see but the solutions are hard to find. If so, we are ready to help. We can help you feel better, happier and clearer quickly. Our team of 13 highly skilled therapists have many years of experience assisting people when they just don't know where else to turn. We serve ages 5-105, for individual, couples or family counseling. We are passionate about helping you create happiness and peace in your life, and we will focus on your goals and help you achieve them.
You may be at a point in your life where the problems are easy to see but the solutions are hard to find. If so, we are ready to help. We can help you feel better, happier and clearer quickly. Our team of 13 highly skilled therapists have many years of experience assisting people when they just don't know where else to turn. We serve ages 5-105, for individual, couples or family counseling. We are passionate about helping you create happiness and peace in your life, and we will focus on your goals and help you achieve them.
(386) 200-4271 View (386) 200-4271
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Lori A Johnson
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Daytona Beach, FL 32114  (Online Only)
I am so pleased to begin what I am sure will become a life-changing journey with you. Your experience with me will focus on helping you create and follow a personalized blueprint for reaching meaningful goals in your life, learning skills to cope with life stressful situations, building on your strengths to improve confidence and self-esteem. Along the way, we’ll be using strategies and tools that measure your progress. Are you ready to live a life full of joy and contentment? I'm here to support and help.
I am so pleased to begin what I am sure will become a life-changing journey with you. Your experience with me will focus on helping you create and follow a personalized blueprint for reaching meaningful goals in your life, learning skills to cope with life stressful situations, building on your strengths to improve confidence and self-esteem. Along the way, we’ll be using strategies and tools that measure your progress. Are you ready to live a life full of joy and contentment? I'm here to support and help.
(321) 622-3608 View (321) 622-3608
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Drea Renzelli- EMDR Intensive Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-S, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Are you experiencing symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, or depression? Are you struggling to navigate unhealthy or abusive relationships? Or maybe it’s difficult for you to establish heathy boundaries and you notice the same problems keep coming up in many of your relationships. EMDR intensive therapy can help get to the root of these issues more quickly than traditional talk therapy. I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker who has been helping clients with these issues since completing my Master of Social Work in 2005.
Are you experiencing symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, or depression? Are you struggling to navigate unhealthy or abusive relationships? Or maybe it’s difficult for you to establish heathy boundaries and you notice the same problems keep coming up in many of your relationships. EMDR intensive therapy can help get to the root of these issues more quickly than traditional talk therapy. I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker who has been helping clients with these issues since completing my Master of Social Work in 2005.
(740) 249-1406 View (740) 249-1406
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Shannon Miller
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, CAP
Verified Verified
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Not accepting new clients
This includes people struggling with chronic pain/medical illness, schizophrenia and other major mental illnesses, substance use/abuse, depression, anxiety/panic, bi-polar disorder, and trauma/PTSD.
Searching for a counselor is no easy task. I encourage you to read my profile and if you have any questions, please contact me. A little bit about me. I grew up living all over the US. By the time I graduated high school, I lived in six different states and attended ten different schools. Because of my life experiences, I'm able to connect to many different cultures and adapt easily to my surroundings. My early life experiences taught me that sometimes change can be difficult and scary but that even in the worst of situations, people can and do prevail.
This includes people struggling with chronic pain/medical illness, schizophrenia and other major mental illnesses, substance use/abuse, depression, anxiety/panic, bi-polar disorder, and trauma/PTSD.
Searching for a counselor is no easy task. I encourage you to read my profile and if you have any questions, please contact me. A little bit about me. I grew up living all over the US. By the time I graduated high school, I lived in six different states and attended ten different schools. Because of my life experiences, I'm able to connect to many different cultures and adapt easily to my surroundings. My early life experiences taught me that sometimes change can be difficult and scary but that even in the worst of situations, people can and do prevail.
(386) 261-6993 View (386) 261-6993
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Sarah Allen
Counselor, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Daytona Beach, FL 32116
Not accepting new clients
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida and a Board Certified Counselor. I work well with young professionals experiencing difficult life transitions, anxiety, and stress as well as persons who would like to process their trauma. Together, we will build coping techniques and resilience as we identify and change maladaptive thought patterns and you gain insight into yourself. I strive to provide a nonjudgmental, supportive and calm environment for you to safely express yourself.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida and a Board Certified Counselor. I work well with young professionals experiencing difficult life transitions, anxiety, and stress as well as persons who would like to process their trauma. Together, we will build coping techniques and resilience as we identify and change maladaptive thought patterns and you gain insight into yourself. I strive to provide a nonjudgmental, supportive and calm environment for you to safely express yourself.
(386) 245-9924 View (386) 245-9924

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Elizabeth Wigle
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ormond Beach, FL 32174
NOW accepting new clients as of 3/07/2024. Are you feeling stressed, depressed, or without purpose? I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida with over 5 years of professional work experience and specialize in work with geriatric individuals. I regularly help clients with stress and anxiety, depression, pain management, communication issues, and caregiver fatigue. I am passionate about my work and strive to provide a caring, uplifting environment in which clients can heal, grow, and thrive.
NOW accepting new clients as of 3/07/2024. Are you feeling stressed, depressed, or without purpose? I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida with over 5 years of professional work experience and specialize in work with geriatric individuals. I regularly help clients with stress and anxiety, depression, pain management, communication issues, and caregiver fatigue. I am passionate about my work and strive to provide a caring, uplifting environment in which clients can heal, grow, and thrive.
(386) 603-0542 View (386) 603-0542
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Michele Houseworth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Port Orange, FL 32127
Healing hurt and pain, making tough life decisions, facing change as a result of unexpected events in their lives are just a few of the many reasons that drive my clients pursuit for hope and healing at Intercoastal Counseling, LLC.
My clients are as eclectic as my treatment approach. No two people are alike. As a result, treatment goals vary with each individual person. My clients are not in crisis. They are high functioning individuals (ages 4-104) that are experiencing some sort of stressor in their lives. Life is full of unpredictable events including but not limited to separation, divorce, relationship issues, narcissistic abuse, loss of any kind, career changes, family issues, depression, changes in children's behavior, parenting, single parenting, recent diagnosis of mental health/ health condition, anxiety, fear, hurt and depression.
Healing hurt and pain, making tough life decisions, facing change as a result of unexpected events in their lives are just a few of the many reasons that drive my clients pursuit for hope and healing at Intercoastal Counseling, LLC.
My clients are as eclectic as my treatment approach. No two people are alike. As a result, treatment goals vary with each individual person. My clients are not in crisis. They are high functioning individuals (ages 4-104) that are experiencing some sort of stressor in their lives. Life is full of unpredictable events including but not limited to separation, divorce, relationship issues, narcissistic abuse, loss of any kind, career changes, family issues, depression, changes in children's behavior, parenting, single parenting, recent diagnosis of mental health/ health condition, anxiety, fear, hurt and depression.
(386) 270-3810 View (386) 270-3810
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Michael Randall Hoffman
Psychologist, PhD, NCSP
Verified Verified
Ormond Beach, FL 32174
I provide screening, assessment, behavioral modification, and counseling services to individuals (3 years through Adulthood) with mild to severe behavioral difficulties who are on the Autism Spectrum and/or have been diagnosed with ADHD. I have expertise with Autism assessment and ABA. I also provide support for the families of children/adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders. I provide psychoeducational assessments for individuals with Learning Disorders and Intellectual Disabilities. I am familiar with Florida DOE law and how parents/students can access services within public schools in Florida. I also provide CBT for Insomnia to adults and children/adolescents.
I provide screening, assessment, behavioral modification, and counseling services to individuals (3 years through Adulthood) with mild to severe behavioral difficulties who are on the Autism Spectrum and/or have been diagnosed with ADHD. I have expertise with Autism assessment and ABA. I also provide support for the families of children/adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders. I provide psychoeducational assessments for individuals with Learning Disorders and Intellectual Disabilities. I am familiar with Florida DOE law and how parents/students can access services within public schools in Florida. I also provide CBT for Insomnia to adults and children/adolescents.
(386) 530-4879 View (386) 530-4879
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Annette Kerr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Ormond Beach, FL 32176  (Online Only)
Are you feeling anxious, depressed, working through a crisis or want to make a change? I can help you identify and explore new ways of coping and get you back on track. My goal is to assist you in having a healthy, rewarding and fulfilling life. I will guide you toward change in a compassionate and caring way.
Are you feeling anxious, depressed, working through a crisis or want to make a change? I can help you identify and explore new ways of coping and get you back on track. My goal is to assist you in having a healthy, rewarding and fulfilling life. I will guide you toward change in a compassionate and caring way.
(301) 683-5801 View (301) 683-5801

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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.