Chronic Pain Therapists in Kingston, MA
Daytime availability in September! ”You can't go back and change the beginning but you can start where you are and change the ending" C.S. Lewis... I believe therapy is a journey of exploration and self-discovery. I offer a warm, supportive environment that promotes positive change. I utilize a strengths-based, collaborative approach to therapy that is designed to individually meet each your unique needs. Therapy will tap into a combination of modalities, skills, and mindfulness tailored to my clients strengths, needs and goals. Looking to start a private practice? I offer consultation services on how to begin!
Daytime availability in September! ”You can't go back and change the beginning but you can start where you are and change the ending" C.S. Lewis... I believe therapy is a journey of exploration and self-discovery. I offer a warm, supportive environment that promotes positive change. I utilize a strengths-based, collaborative approach to therapy that is designed to individually meet each your unique needs. Therapy will tap into a combination of modalities, skills, and mindfulness tailored to my clients strengths, needs and goals. Looking to start a private practice? I offer consultation services on how to begin!
Kristen E Anderson
Counselor, PhD, LMHC , NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kingston, MA 02364 (Online Only)
Accepting new/ tele-health clients!! Welcome, simply arriving on this site suggests you have moved forward on your journey to health and wellness. I have been counseling clients for over 20 years and have found that making this initial outreach is often the biggest hurdle. Many of the individuals I work with have experienced depression or anxiety and many have found that substance use, once a form of 'decompression', has in fact compounded their struggle. This does not need to be your 'new' or 'permanant normal.'
Accepting new/ tele-health clients!! Welcome, simply arriving on this site suggests you have moved forward on your journey to health and wellness. I have been counseling clients for over 20 years and have found that making this initial outreach is often the biggest hurdle. Many of the individuals I work with have experienced depression or anxiety and many have found that substance use, once a form of 'decompression', has in fact compounded their struggle. This does not need to be your 'new' or 'permanant normal.'
Life can be hard, and we all need help sometimes. Have you been feeling a general lack of enjoyment in your life? Are you worrying more and feeling helpless? Have you felt less motivated as well as sad or hopeless? My intent is to offer and provide a caring, supportive, and non judgmental space. We can work together to address any issues and goals you may have. If you think that I might be a good fit, please reach out and we can talk further. I would love to connect and help.
Life can be hard, and we all need help sometimes. Have you been feeling a general lack of enjoyment in your life? Are you worrying more and feeling helpless? Have you felt less motivated as well as sad or hopeless? My intent is to offer and provide a caring, supportive, and non judgmental space. We can work together to address any issues and goals you may have. If you think that I might be a good fit, please reach out and we can talk further. I would love to connect and help.
Melanie Densmore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kingston, MA 02364
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of experience in Private Practice. I provide a calm, safe and supportive space for my clients to open up and process their thoughts and feelings. I will support you on your journey as well as gently challenge your belief systems. My approach to therapy is client centered and strengths based, as well as combining Cognitive Behavioral, Mindfulness and Psychoeducation techniques. The world is everchanging and I will help you navigate your world.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of experience in Private Practice. I provide a calm, safe and supportive space for my clients to open up and process their thoughts and feelings. I will support you on your journey as well as gently challenge your belief systems. My approach to therapy is client centered and strengths based, as well as combining Cognitive Behavioral, Mindfulness and Psychoeducation techniques. The world is everchanging and I will help you navigate your world.
My practice is dedicated to making clients feel relaxed so that they are comfortable talking about their feelings and understand that they are being heard and validated. My office is in a quiet setting unlike a doctors office and we often take walks in abutting bogs with my therapy dog Lulu an English lab. My goal is to work with the client to establish an individualized treatment plan with their specific goals and timeline considered and provide strategies and coping skills they can utilize in the future
My practice is dedicated to making clients feel relaxed so that they are comfortable talking about their feelings and understand that they are being heard and validated. My office is in a quiet setting unlike a doctors office and we often take walks in abutting bogs with my therapy dog Lulu an English lab. My goal is to work with the client to establish an individualized treatment plan with their specific goals and timeline considered and provide strategies and coping skills they can utilize in the future
I provide individual, couples and family therapy. I maintain a safe and confidential place for people in crisis or life transitions to talk, sort out issues and create new solutions to old problems. I work with children adolescents, and adults. I specialize in working with adoptees and their families.
I provide individual, couples and family therapy. I maintain a safe and confidential place for people in crisis or life transitions to talk, sort out issues and create new solutions to old problems. I work with children adolescents, and adults. I specialize in working with adoptees and their families.
Leah A Ciano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Kingston, MA 02364 (Online Only)
We live in a fast-paced world where demands keep us plugged in and feeling rushed and distracted. Do you find that these pressures interfere with your overall happiness and sense of fulfillment? Perhaps you are reading this as an attempt to take a moment to recommit to you. A much needed and deserved moment of introspection and reflection. A moment to slow things down (somewhat) and find joy now. It's time to start living life mindfully!
We live in a fast-paced world where demands keep us plugged in and feeling rushed and distracted. Do you find that these pressures interfere with your overall happiness and sense of fulfillment? Perhaps you are reading this as an attempt to take a moment to recommit to you. A much needed and deserved moment of introspection and reflection. A moment to slow things down (somewhat) and find joy now. It's time to start living life mindfully!
Andrea Canavan
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Kingston, MA 02364
Waitlist for new clients
Life is tough at best, traumatic at worst. People let us down or we let ourselves down. We may repeat patterns that once seemed to work for us, but are now impeding our growth. Often we know what we "should" do to feel better, but can't seem to actualize our intentions. Or we become so overwhelmed with messages that we have to fix ourselves that over time our resolve weakens and we feel stuck, frustrated, and helpless. It can feel uncomfortable to ask for help when we're struggling, but we are not wired to walk this life alone; we all need a safe space where we can share our hurts, disappointments, and losses.
Life is tough at best, traumatic at worst. People let us down or we let ourselves down. We may repeat patterns that once seemed to work for us, but are now impeding our growth. Often we know what we "should" do to feel better, but can't seem to actualize our intentions. Or we become so overwhelmed with messages that we have to fix ourselves that over time our resolve weakens and we feel stuck, frustrated, and helpless. It can feel uncomfortable to ask for help when we're struggling, but we are not wired to walk this life alone; we all need a safe space where we can share our hurts, disappointments, and losses.
Deciding to come to therapy can be challenging and my priority is to provide a non-judgmental space where clients can be themselves and feel supported. My goal is to support you while you navigate life’s stressors and changes. I strive to create a space that is warm and inviting for all and where you can expect to be met with compassion and understanding.
Deciding to come to therapy can be challenging and my priority is to provide a non-judgmental space where clients can be themselves and feel supported. My goal is to support you while you navigate life’s stressors and changes. I strive to create a space that is warm and inviting for all and where you can expect to be met with compassion and understanding.
Are you seeking more peace and joy in your life? Dealing with grief or seeking better connections with loved ones? As your counselor, I'm here to help you rediscover yourself, regain confidence, build resilience, strengthen relationships, and achieve independence. I approach counseling from a holistic perspective, focusing on what makes you wonderfully you, discovering more about your meaning and purpose in life, and prioritizing your hopes and aspirations for well-being. I foster a warm, nurturing, and supportive therapeutic environment for clients to share their stories, process, and transform.
Are you seeking more peace and joy in your life? Dealing with grief or seeking better connections with loved ones? As your counselor, I'm here to help you rediscover yourself, regain confidence, build resilience, strengthen relationships, and achieve independence. I approach counseling from a holistic perspective, focusing on what makes you wonderfully you, discovering more about your meaning and purpose in life, and prioritizing your hopes and aspirations for well-being. I foster a warm, nurturing, and supportive therapeutic environment for clients to share their stories, process, and transform.
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Are you having difficulty coping with life stressors and struggling to adjust to unexpected transitions and/or challenging situations? Are you living with chronic illness, chronic pain, or have/had a cancer diagnosis and are struggling to cope with the impact that your health issues have had on your life and perception of self? Or are you a caregiver to a loved one with health issues trying to adapt to the various changes that you may be experiencing? If so, let’s work together to navigate through these difficult circumstances and find a path forward to improve your emotional health and overall quality of life.
Are you having difficulty coping with life stressors and struggling to adjust to unexpected transitions and/or challenging situations? Are you living with chronic illness, chronic pain, or have/had a cancer diagnosis and are struggling to cope with the impact that your health issues have had on your life and perception of self? Or are you a caregiver to a loved one with health issues trying to adapt to the various changes that you may be experiencing? If so, let’s work together to navigate through these difficult circumstances and find a path forward to improve your emotional health and overall quality of life.
OCD Specialist, Shane MacDonald, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Plymouth, MA 02360 (Online Only)
Our broad goal––of course––is “the end of unnecessary suffering.” Sound about right? While we all strive for this, I specialize in helping folks with a very-unique kind of suffering: OCD. I can tell you that few people understand the pain and complexity of OCD—(even most therapists). I will listen intently to your unique story. Just know that I can introduce you to an arsenal of tools that can help: mindfulness, ERP (exposure and response prevention) and on and on. Yes, thoughts can be “sticky.” But––with hard work––if (or when) those thoughts come back around…they can be as quiet & as harmless as a yellow post-it.
Our broad goal––of course––is “the end of unnecessary suffering.” Sound about right? While we all strive for this, I specialize in helping folks with a very-unique kind of suffering: OCD. I can tell you that few people understand the pain and complexity of OCD—(even most therapists). I will listen intently to your unique story. Just know that I can introduce you to an arsenal of tools that can help: mindfulness, ERP (exposure and response prevention) and on and on. Yes, thoughts can be “sticky.” But––with hard work––if (or when) those thoughts come back around…they can be as quiet & as harmless as a yellow post-it.
We all face difficult challenges in life that can lead to increased stress, decreased functioning, emotional pain, ineffective coping strategies, and interpersonal struggles. Engagement in therapy can provide a safe space to gain the skills and support needed to manage these difficulties and can help us grow into the best version of ourselves. I believe that therapy works to aid in the healing process because we are wired for social connection and thrive when we are able to be vulnerable and feel understood/accepted.
We all face difficult challenges in life that can lead to increased stress, decreased functioning, emotional pain, ineffective coping strategies, and interpersonal struggles. Engagement in therapy can provide a safe space to gain the skills and support needed to manage these difficulties and can help us grow into the best version of ourselves. I believe that therapy works to aid in the healing process because we are wired for social connection and thrive when we are able to be vulnerable and feel understood/accepted.
Shannon Secrist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Plymouth, MA 02360 (Online Only)
I'm driven with the knowledge, that mental illness doesn't decipher between black and white, rich or poor, sick or healthy, it just happens, and when it does people need a safe space to heal.
Hello, I'm Shannon Secrist! I'm a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and I have a passion for working with people in all stages of life. My approach to therapy is client centered, open minded, non-judgmental with compassion and empathy. I believe everyone deserves a life worth living! I have a very eclectic approach to therapy through a trauma informed lens. I recognize people want to feel better quickly and I pull from evidenced based practices of CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Mindfulness, Relaxation, and Reality Therapy.
I'm driven with the knowledge, that mental illness doesn't decipher between black and white, rich or poor, sick or healthy, it just happens, and when it does people need a safe space to heal.
Hello, I'm Shannon Secrist! I'm a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and I have a passion for working with people in all stages of life. My approach to therapy is client centered, open minded, non-judgmental with compassion and empathy. I believe everyone deserves a life worth living! I have a very eclectic approach to therapy through a trauma informed lens. I recognize people want to feel better quickly and I pull from evidenced based practices of CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Mindfulness, Relaxation, and Reality Therapy.
Kara Joseph
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Plymouth, MA 02360 (Online Only)
Hi, I am grateful you are here! My name is Kara Joseph and I am a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) in the state of Massachusetts. I work with adults and have a special interest in working with people who are coping with life transitions, chronic and serious illness, relationship challenges, and grief and loss. I come from a holistic approach focusing on the whole self (physical, emotional, social, practical, and spiritual/life purpose) and often incorporate expressive arts therapy into my client sessions including poetry, journaling, creative writing, and more to create long lasting healing and change.
Hi, I am grateful you are here! My name is Kara Joseph and I am a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) in the state of Massachusetts. I work with adults and have a special interest in working with people who are coping with life transitions, chronic and serious illness, relationship challenges, and grief and loss. I come from a holistic approach focusing on the whole self (physical, emotional, social, practical, and spiritual/life purpose) and often incorporate expressive arts therapy into my client sessions including poetry, journaling, creative writing, and more to create long lasting healing and change.
OCD Specialist, Shane MacDonald, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Plymouth, MA 02360 (Online Only)
Our broad goal––of course––is “the end of unnecessary suffering.” Sound about right? While we all strive for this, I specialize in helping folks with a very-unique kind of suffering: OCD. I can tell you that few people understand the pain and complexity of OCD—(even most therapists). I will listen intently to your unique story. Just know that I can introduce you to an arsenal of tools that can help: mindfulness, ERP (exposure and response prevention) and on and on. Yes, thoughts can be “sticky.” But––with hard work––if (or when) those thoughts come back around…they can be as quiet & as harmless as a yellow post-it.
Our broad goal––of course––is “the end of unnecessary suffering.” Sound about right? While we all strive for this, I specialize in helping folks with a very-unique kind of suffering: OCD. I can tell you that few people understand the pain and complexity of OCD—(even most therapists). I will listen intently to your unique story. Just know that I can introduce you to an arsenal of tools that can help: mindfulness, ERP (exposure and response prevention) and on and on. Yes, thoughts can be “sticky.” But––with hard work––if (or when) those thoughts come back around…they can be as quiet & as harmless as a yellow post-it.
Salt & Tides Counseling, LLC guides self-reflection using integrative methods to bring the mind and body together with the understanding of how personal your health journey is. I am passionate about helping people move away from stress, pain and anxieties and into a more flexible, meaningful life.
Salt & Tides Counseling, LLC guides self-reflection using integrative methods to bring the mind and body together with the understanding of how personal your health journey is. I am passionate about helping people move away from stress, pain and anxieties and into a more flexible, meaningful life.
Kerry Lang
Counselor, LMHC, MA, ET, LPC
Verified Verified
Marshfield, MA 02050 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
In addition to my lived experience of healing from chronic illness, I was the Mental Health & Wellness Manager at a renown MGH and Harvard-affiliated clinic in Boston, where I received additional trainings in mind/body medicine.
Do you suffer from fatigue, pain, or unexplained health issues? Have you been diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder, chronic Lyme disease, Long Covid, POTS or ME/CFS? I am here to BELIEVE you, support you, validate you, and guide you along whatever journey you are on. I believe that the mind, body, and spirit are interconnected and that therapy is just one element of healing. I use holistic & integrative modalities to help clients work through challenges while providing support and resources along the way.
In addition to my lived experience of healing from chronic illness, I was the Mental Health & Wellness Manager at a renown MGH and Harvard-affiliated clinic in Boston, where I received additional trainings in mind/body medicine.
Do you suffer from fatigue, pain, or unexplained health issues? Have you been diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder, chronic Lyme disease, Long Covid, POTS or ME/CFS? I am here to BELIEVE you, support you, validate you, and guide you along whatever journey you are on. I believe that the mind, body, and spirit are interconnected and that therapy is just one element of healing. I use holistic & integrative modalities to help clients work through challenges while providing support and resources along the way.
My specialties are women’s issues, coping with chronic illness and life transitions, depression and other mood disorders, anxiety, relationship issues, loss and grief, and trauma.
We all experience stress, loss, and other challenges at some point in our lives. When we recognize that we are unhappy with how things are going, we can chose to ignore the problem or do something about it. If we are ready to take action to improve our situation, then seeking psychotherapy can be empowering. It can help us feel validated and regain a sense of control over our lives. As a psychologist for over 30 years, I provide a safe, non-judgmental, supportive environment in which to identify and explore these concerns, develop coping skills, and establish goals to bring about positive change.
My specialties are women’s issues, coping with chronic illness and life transitions, depression and other mood disorders, anxiety, relationship issues, loss and grief, and trauma.
We all experience stress, loss, and other challenges at some point in our lives. When we recognize that we are unhappy with how things are going, we can chose to ignore the problem or do something about it. If we are ready to take action to improve our situation, then seeking psychotherapy can be empowering. It can help us feel validated and regain a sense of control over our lives. As a psychologist for over 30 years, I provide a safe, non-judgmental, supportive environment in which to identify and explore these concerns, develop coping skills, and establish goals to bring about positive change.
Karen L Peabody
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Pembroke, MA 02359
I have a client-centered treatment approach for all clients. My goal is to provide a warm and attentive environment that produces personal growth and wholeness. I specialize in treating Addiction, Trauma, Anxiety, Grief/Loss, Self Esteem Issues and Depression. Everybody has a time in their lives when they need additional support. I understand asking for help is a very difficult. However, making the decision that you will not live in emotional pain for another day is the best decision you can make for yourself. I can help you learning the skills you need to free yourself from this pain.
I have a client-centered treatment approach for all clients. My goal is to provide a warm and attentive environment that produces personal growth and wholeness. I specialize in treating Addiction, Trauma, Anxiety, Grief/Loss, Self Esteem Issues and Depression. Everybody has a time in their lives when they need additional support. I understand asking for help is a very difficult. However, making the decision that you will not live in emotional pain for another day is the best decision you can make for yourself. I can help you learning the skills you need to free yourself from this pain.
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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.