Chronic Pain Therapists in Hampden, MA
Amy Diaz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hampden, MA 01036
Waitlist for new clients
Do you find yourself unhappy with your quality of life? Do you wonder how you have found yourself in your current life circumstances? Do you wish things about you or your life could be different? Every person finds themselves asking these questions at one time or another, and I offer a safe, non-judgmental space to assist you in deepening your exploration of your areas of desired change and provide guidance as you proceed on your journey towards personal healing and growth.
Do you find yourself unhappy with your quality of life? Do you wonder how you have found yourself in your current life circumstances? Do you wish things about you or your life could be different? Every person finds themselves asking these questions at one time or another, and I offer a safe, non-judgmental space to assist you in deepening your exploration of your areas of desired change and provide guidance as you proceed on your journey towards personal healing and growth.
Accepting new patients. Holistic Psychiatry for women and men. When clients first seek care, they are often experiencing anxiety, despair, depression, mood swings, and feel like their life is falling apart. Despite attempts to move forward, many clients feel stuck. Traditional methods have simply not worked. The clients who come to Pura Vida Psychiatry want more. They want to move their lives in a better direction and have the determination it takes to find a better way.
Accepting new patients. Holistic Psychiatry for women and men. When clients first seek care, they are often experiencing anxiety, despair, depression, mood swings, and feel like their life is falling apart. Despite attempts to move forward, many clients feel stuck. Traditional methods have simply not worked. The clients who come to Pura Vida Psychiatry want more. They want to move their lives in a better direction and have the determination it takes to find a better way.
Accepting new clients. Holistic Psychiatry for women and men. When clients first seek care, they are often experiencing anxiety, despair, depression, mood swings, and feel like their life is falling apart. Despite attempts to move forward, many clients feel stuck. Traditional methods have simply not worked. The clients who come to Pura Vida Psychiatry want more. They want to move their lives in a better direction and have the determination it takes to find a better way.
Accepting new clients. Holistic Psychiatry for women and men. When clients first seek care, they are often experiencing anxiety, despair, depression, mood swings, and feel like their life is falling apart. Despite attempts to move forward, many clients feel stuck. Traditional methods have simply not worked. The clients who come to Pura Vida Psychiatry want more. They want to move their lives in a better direction and have the determination it takes to find a better way.
Do you need help, for yourself and/or loved ones? I work with children, adolescence and adults in an individual, family, or group setting. I strive to develop a safe therapeutic relationship with my clients. My goal is to develop a treatment plan that is individualized and specific to the areas of your distress. We will focus on strengths as well as implementing positive coping skills and exploration of stressors that hinder success and happiness in one's life. My practice is fully functioning and has transitioned into our “new normal”. Together I will provide the safest place possible through the many measures we have useful to us.
Do you need help, for yourself and/or loved ones? I work with children, adolescence and adults in an individual, family, or group setting. I strive to develop a safe therapeutic relationship with my clients. My goal is to develop a treatment plan that is individualized and specific to the areas of your distress. We will focus on strengths as well as implementing positive coping skills and exploration of stressors that hinder success and happiness in one's life. My practice is fully functioning and has transitioned into our “new normal”. Together I will provide the safest place possible through the many measures we have useful to us.
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Strawberry Therapy - Neurodivergence and EDs
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, MHC
Verified Verified
Springfield, MA 01103 (Online Only)
I am accepting new clients. My name is Larissa, and I am a specialist in treating eating disorders and neurodivergence. I have successfully worked with many clients to improve binging, restrictive, and purging behaviors, ARFID, and related symptoms including sensory issues, a limited food variety (“picky eaters”), concentration and focus skills, and coping with chronic illness. I give positive, trauma-informed care without sugar coating of the challenges of mental health recovery. I provide context behind the development and maintenance of symptoms while holding my clients accountable for what is within their own control.
I am accepting new clients. My name is Larissa, and I am a specialist in treating eating disorders and neurodivergence. I have successfully worked with many clients to improve binging, restrictive, and purging behaviors, ARFID, and related symptoms including sensory issues, a limited food variety (“picky eaters”), concentration and focus skills, and coping with chronic illness. I give positive, trauma-informed care without sugar coating of the challenges of mental health recovery. I provide context behind the development and maintenance of symptoms while holding my clients accountable for what is within their own control.
Counseling can help with providing tools to support empowerment through learning about oneself, working through the past, present pain, and identify effective communication skills.
Are you feeling stuck, isolated, or just overwhelmed by life? You are here, so you have already taken the first important step. I welcome the opportunity to help you make the right adjustments to improve your quality of life. With a non-judgmental approach, I will listen and guide you toward accessing your internal strengths, to help weather your life's storm. Let's work together to create a path that will lead you to greater self-awareness and a better you.
Counseling can help with providing tools to support empowerment through learning about oneself, working through the past, present pain, and identify effective communication skills.
Are you feeling stuck, isolated, or just overwhelmed by life? You are here, so you have already taken the first important step. I welcome the opportunity to help you make the right adjustments to improve your quality of life. With a non-judgmental approach, I will listen and guide you toward accessing your internal strengths, to help weather your life's storm. Let's work together to create a path that will lead you to greater self-awareness and a better you.
I specialize in Tele-Counseling Massachusetts Medicare Recipients, who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, sleep, aging, pain management, low self-esteem, stress, relationship problems, or end of life concerns.
Convenient & Effective Tele-Counseling (counseling over the phone) for Massachusetts Medicare Recipients.
I specialize in Tele-Counseling Massachusetts Medicare Recipients, who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, sleep, aging, pain management, low self-esteem, stress, relationship problems, or end of life concerns.
Convenient & Effective Tele-Counseling (counseling over the phone) for Massachusetts Medicare Recipients.
ShaQuan Read Counseling & Consulting
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Springfield, MA 01101 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
The process of learning ourselves & diving into the depth of our pain is not a path that we must take alone. In our practice it is our privilege to travel alongside you to support your growth, understanding, and acceptance during this part of your journey. to achieve your therapeutic goals. We offer EMDR Intensive Therapy sessions. It can be difficult to resolve a feeling issue with a thinking solution, so we utilize healing modalities that allow us to get to the core of the issues you are facing. "I learned long ago that in order to heal my wounds I must have the courage to face them” – Paulo Coelho.
The process of learning ourselves & diving into the depth of our pain is not a path that we must take alone. In our practice it is our privilege to travel alongside you to support your growth, understanding, and acceptance during this part of your journey. to achieve your therapeutic goals. We offer EMDR Intensive Therapy sessions. It can be difficult to resolve a feeling issue with a thinking solution, so we utilize healing modalities that allow us to get to the core of the issues you are facing. "I learned long ago that in order to heal my wounds I must have the courage to face them” – Paulo Coelho.
Are you feeling lost, hurt, or trapped by your past experiences? Do you find yourself struggling to trust others, control your emotions, or break free from harmful habits? Maybe you've been trying to manage on your own, but the weight of your pain and the stress of everyday life have left you feeling overwhelmed.
Are you feeling lost, hurt, or trapped by your past experiences? Do you find yourself struggling to trust others, control your emotions, or break free from harmful habits? Maybe you've been trying to manage on your own, but the weight of your pain and the stress of everyday life have left you feeling overwhelmed.
Jenny Wright
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Ludlow, MA 01056 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have experience in the areas of disability, chronic pain, parenting, autism, attachment, anxiety, depression, transition to adulthood, trauma, and maternal mental health.
Therapy works best when the client and therapist are a good fit. I believe we all get stuck at times and could use support. I would like to be the person to help you make sense of how the events in your life have shaped you and recognize what gets in your way to living a more fulfilling life.
I have experience in the areas of disability, chronic pain, parenting, autism, attachment, anxiety, depression, transition to adulthood, trauma, and maternal mental health.
Therapy works best when the client and therapist are a good fit. I believe we all get stuck at times and could use support. I would like to be the person to help you make sense of how the events in your life have shaped you and recognize what gets in your way to living a more fulfilling life.
Since 1990 I have helped people with anxiety, depression, addiction issues, relationships, life transitions, loss, illness, pain, healing, creative challenges, recent and past trauma, and high sensitivity (HSP).
My intention is to help people discover lasting pathways to feel better. I will bring my warmth, heart, experience and presence to our unique collaboration as we focus on how you want to feel in your life. I practice a body-centered approach to counseling. Woven through our talking together will be periods of mindfulness and tuning in as a way to deepen awareness, growth and healing. When we have the support we need--we feel more freedom to be ourselves emotionally, intellectually, physically and spiritually. As distortions release--we naturally heal, improve our relationships, and make authentic life choices that feel good.
Since 1990 I have helped people with anxiety, depression, addiction issues, relationships, life transitions, loss, illness, pain, healing, creative challenges, recent and past trauma, and high sensitivity (HSP).
My intention is to help people discover lasting pathways to feel better. I will bring my warmth, heart, experience and presence to our unique collaboration as we focus on how you want to feel in your life. I practice a body-centered approach to counseling. Woven through our talking together will be periods of mindfulness and tuning in as a way to deepen awareness, growth and healing. When we have the support we need--we feel more freedom to be ourselves emotionally, intellectually, physically and spiritually. As distortions release--we naturally heal, improve our relationships, and make authentic life choices that feel good.
Rachel M Murphy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Agawam, MA 01001 (Online Only)
My 25 years of experience with adults and seniors has provided me with expertise in the areas of grief/ loss, life transitions, chronic medical conditions, memory issues/ dementia, caregiver stress, life-limiting illness.
We all need a little help sometimes. Maybe you are seeking clarity, focus and a path forward. Maybe you are coping with a loss, change or life transition. Maybe you are caring for a loved one with dementia or chronic medical conditions or, maybe you yourself have been dealing with a new or chronic condition. Maybe you just feel “blah” and want to feel better! If any of this sounds like you, I would love to help you on a path to improved coping and sense of well-being. Together we will sort out what is important to you and figure out how to put yourself on your own priority list.
My 25 years of experience with adults and seniors has provided me with expertise in the areas of grief/ loss, life transitions, chronic medical conditions, memory issues/ dementia, caregiver stress, life-limiting illness.
We all need a little help sometimes. Maybe you are seeking clarity, focus and a path forward. Maybe you are coping with a loss, change or life transition. Maybe you are caring for a loved one with dementia or chronic medical conditions or, maybe you yourself have been dealing with a new or chronic condition. Maybe you just feel “blah” and want to feel better! If any of this sounds like you, I would love to help you on a path to improved coping and sense of well-being. Together we will sort out what is important to you and figure out how to put yourself on your own priority list.
Callie Long
Pre-Licensed Professional, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Springfield, MA 01104 (Online Only)
Hi there, I'm Callie. I know living with a chronic illness, disability, or medical condition can be incredibly tough - not just for you, but for your whole family. It can touch every part of your life, stirring up all sorts of difficult emotions and challenges. As someone who belongs to the disability community and lives with chronic illness myself, I get it. I've been there personally, and I understand on a deep level how much it can turn your world upside down.
Hi there, I'm Callie. I know living with a chronic illness, disability, or medical condition can be incredibly tough - not just for you, but for your whole family. It can touch every part of your life, stirring up all sorts of difficult emotions and challenges. As someone who belongs to the disability community and lives with chronic illness myself, I get it. I've been there personally, and I understand on a deep level how much it can turn your world upside down.
Janice Nowicki, LMHC-The Therapy Space, LLC
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Springfield, MA 01101 (Online Only)
I am a licensed mental health counselor and have been working with individuals and families for over 30 years in a variety of settings. I provide a safe and trusting environment to assist clients to develop problem solving skills and navigate life. I actively listen to understand and am passionate in helping individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, career, school, family, substance abuse, low mood, chronic illness, fatigue, pain, weight loss, grief, loss, and aging.
I am a licensed mental health counselor and have been working with individuals and families for over 30 years in a variety of settings. I provide a safe and trusting environment to assist clients to develop problem solving skills and navigate life. I actively listen to understand and am passionate in helping individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, career, school, family, substance abuse, low mood, chronic illness, fatigue, pain, weight loss, grief, loss, and aging.
Are you feeling exhausted by the effort it takes to keep "pushing down" your worries and sadness? Especially if you have a history of trauma, it can feel like a losing battle keeping all of this at bay, but it doesn't have to. If you are ready for some relief, I can help. Acknowledging pain doesn't erase strength, and tending to it doesn't require "falling apart" in the process. I can help you put your past where it belongs: behind you. I start by strengthening the resiliency and coping strategies you already have, and adding more.
Are you feeling exhausted by the effort it takes to keep "pushing down" your worries and sadness? Especially if you have a history of trauma, it can feel like a losing battle keeping all of this at bay, but it doesn't have to. If you are ready for some relief, I can help. Acknowledging pain doesn't erase strength, and tending to it doesn't require "falling apart" in the process. I can help you put your past where it belongs: behind you. I start by strengthening the resiliency and coping strategies you already have, and adding more.
Kathleen Morrissey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, PTA
Verified Verified
Agawam, MA 01001
These factors may include illness, injury, pain, loss and trauma.
Our lives can be difficult and demanding. Sometimes we do not receive the support that we need or would like to have. Life changing circumstances, whether recent or long standing, can result in feelings of anxiety, depression, anger and fatigue affecting your quality of life, your relationships and managing from day to day. When feeling overwhelmed coping can become difficult. I am also a guide and life coach who will assist you on your journey. I will help you to find resolve for your concerns, begin to imagine positive changes that will benefit you and create the life you wish to have.
These factors may include illness, injury, pain, loss and trauma.
Our lives can be difficult and demanding. Sometimes we do not receive the support that we need or would like to have. Life changing circumstances, whether recent or long standing, can result in feelings of anxiety, depression, anger and fatigue affecting your quality of life, your relationships and managing from day to day. When feeling overwhelmed coping can become difficult. I am also a guide and life coach who will assist you on your journey. I will help you to find resolve for your concerns, begin to imagine positive changes that will benefit you and create the life you wish to have.
JourNey Towards Healing U, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, M,Ed, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Springfield, MA 01106 (Online Only)
I invite you to reach out and have a brief conversation with me to enable you to take those first steps forward and begin to heal from any emotional pain, family and/or relationship issues.
Greetings, I'm glad you are here, that means you have figured out you deserve to have a better life for yourself and have taken that first step, Awesome! As we go through life's transitions, at times we may find ourselves at a crossroads feeling stuck, drained of energy and discouraged. Please come with me and take this journey towards healing you as we work together to help you find your inner strength & voice while challenging those negative thoughts and emotions that are holding you back. Allow me to teach you valuable skills to help you move forward. I I also conduct assessments for Bariatric surgery & Perinatal mood disorders.
I invite you to reach out and have a brief conversation with me to enable you to take those first steps forward and begin to heal from any emotional pain, family and/or relationship issues.
Greetings, I'm glad you are here, that means you have figured out you deserve to have a better life for yourself and have taken that first step, Awesome! As we go through life's transitions, at times we may find ourselves at a crossroads feeling stuck, drained of energy and discouraged. Please come with me and take this journey towards healing you as we work together to help you find your inner strength & voice while challenging those negative thoughts and emotions that are holding you back. Allow me to teach you valuable skills to help you move forward. I I also conduct assessments for Bariatric surgery & Perinatal mood disorders.
Aria Michaels Paradise
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Springfield, MA 01108 (Online Only)
My specialities include anxiety, self esteem, chronic illness, LGBTQ, and working with individuals feeling stigma due to visual or social differences.
My philosophy towards therapy has been first and foremost to honor the trust that you've placed in my position as guide and witness. Every client, every session, is unique, and I celebrate this in my regard for your innate wisdom and personal sovereignty. My practice is borne from an integrated and interdisciplinary approach to wellness and healing, and balances both Western scientific and Eastern holistic perspectives. I approach each session from a humanistic, person centered and informed approach. As a guide, I help you evolve toward a more empowering path to your life, while also focusing on short and long term goals.
My specialities include anxiety, self esteem, chronic illness, LGBTQ, and working with individuals feeling stigma due to visual or social differences.
My philosophy towards therapy has been first and foremost to honor the trust that you've placed in my position as guide and witness. Every client, every session, is unique, and I celebrate this in my regard for your innate wisdom and personal sovereignty. My practice is borne from an integrated and interdisciplinary approach to wellness and healing, and balances both Western scientific and Eastern holistic perspectives. I approach each session from a humanistic, person centered and informed approach. As a guide, I help you evolve toward a more empowering path to your life, while also focusing on short and long term goals.
*Check class offerings, no new pts* People come to psychotherapy because they are uncomfortable. As a psychologist, my approach is collaborative and supportive, encouraging movement towards greater health, happiness, and ease in life. Often this requires both self-acceptance and the development of skills and resources to change in desired directions. I have an integrative approach that draws on several theoretical models to meet the unique needs and interests of each person, emphasizing mindfulness. My specialties include relationship issues, health and behavioral psychology, substance abuse, trauma, anxiety and mood regulation.
*Check class offerings, no new pts* People come to psychotherapy because they are uncomfortable. As a psychologist, my approach is collaborative and supportive, encouraging movement towards greater health, happiness, and ease in life. Often this requires both self-acceptance and the development of skills and resources to change in desired directions. I have an integrative approach that draws on several theoretical models to meet the unique needs and interests of each person, emphasizing mindfulness. My specialties include relationship issues, health and behavioral psychology, substance abuse, trauma, anxiety and mood regulation.
Shane MacDonald, LICSW, New Inspiration LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Springfield, MA 01101 (Online Only)
When you improve your relationship with yourself and your relationships with others, you are “on the path” to a happier, healthier life. I’d like to help you along that path. Together, we can explore a range of approaches: whatever works. But – so you know where I’m coming from – in the end, it’s always about relationships. I’d like to meet you.
When you improve your relationship with yourself and your relationships with others, you are “on the path” to a happier, healthier life. I’d like to help you along that path. Together, we can explore a range of approaches: whatever works. But – so you know where I’m coming from – in the end, it’s always about relationships. I’d like to meet you.
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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.