Chronic Pain Therapists in Canton, MI
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We offer various psychological evaluations for diagnosis, pain management, and bariatric surgery.
Therapy is an opportunity for you to learn about yourself and make the changes you want or need to make emotionally, cognitively, relationally or behaviorally. It is an art that must be tailored to each person. Our job as your therapist is to create an environment to help you grow and actively seize opportunities to make different choices and write your own story. We use person-centered approach which includes empathy, active listening, and honest feedback. We're careful not to make choices for you, but help you learn to make them for yourself.
We offer various psychological evaluations for diagnosis, pain management, and bariatric surgery.
Therapy is an opportunity for you to learn about yourself and make the changes you want or need to make emotionally, cognitively, relationally or behaviorally. It is an art that must be tailored to each person. Our job as your therapist is to create an environment to help you grow and actively seize opportunities to make different choices and write your own story. We use person-centered approach which includes empathy, active listening, and honest feedback. We're careful not to make choices for you, but help you learn to make them for yourself.
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Pam DeVries Grzech
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Canton, MI 48187 (Online Only)
Life can be really difficult. You’ve tried so much on your own to overcome the anxiety, grief and depression. The past comes up to haunt you just when you’ve thought you have come to terms with it. Day to day functioning can be difficult and daunting. Getting to sleep at night can be a challenge yet getting out of bed in the morning to face another day is difficult. Relationships are not going as you would like them to. Friends do not understand the pain and the daily struggles. You may be struggling with health and family issues as well.
Life can be really difficult. You’ve tried so much on your own to overcome the anxiety, grief and depression. The past comes up to haunt you just when you’ve thought you have come to terms with it. Day to day functioning can be difficult and daunting. Getting to sleep at night can be a challenge yet getting out of bed in the morning to face another day is difficult. Relationships are not going as you would like them to. Friends do not understand the pain and the daily struggles. You may be struggling with health and family issues as well.
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She treats addictions, depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, PTSD, ADHD and chronic pain.
Deborah Kalfayan is a Licensed Professional Counselor, who has been practicing since 1990. She graduated from Boston University with a master's degree in Counseling and Education. She also graduated from the University of Michigan with a B.A. in Psychology and Linguistics. She holds a certification in the treatment of drug and alcohol addictions (CAADC). Deborah believes in that drug addictions can be overcome and that individuals may return to a state of growth. Deborah treats psychological disorders with the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
She treats addictions, depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, PTSD, ADHD and chronic pain.
Deborah Kalfayan is a Licensed Professional Counselor, who has been practicing since 1990. She graduated from Boston University with a master's degree in Counseling and Education. She also graduated from the University of Michigan with a B.A. in Psychology and Linguistics. She holds a certification in the treatment of drug and alcohol addictions (CAADC). Deborah believes in that drug addictions can be overcome and that individuals may return to a state of growth. Deborah treats psychological disorders with the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
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We approach utilizing the Biopsychosocial Model, utilizing this approach helps explain how different types of processes influence a type of behavior or an illness.
Are you stressed ? looking for a relief ? We provide professional, confidential mental health services for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Our practice has psychiatrist, psychologist, therapists who specialize in various areas such as anxiety, depression, grief/loss, self-esteem, stress, bipolar, mood disorders, trauma, stress, school issues, substance abuse issues and behavioral issues. Our clinicians are trained to walk with you through the struggle to find a solution that would work best for you. We provide with psychiatric diagnosis and medication management for adults and 18 year and older.
We approach utilizing the Biopsychosocial Model, utilizing this approach helps explain how different types of processes influence a type of behavior or an illness.
Are you stressed ? looking for a relief ? We provide professional, confidential mental health services for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Our practice has psychiatrist, psychologist, therapists who specialize in various areas such as anxiety, depression, grief/loss, self-esteem, stress, bipolar, mood disorders, trauma, stress, school issues, substance abuse issues and behavioral issues. Our clinicians are trained to walk with you through the struggle to find a solution that would work best for you. We provide with psychiatric diagnosis and medication management for adults and 18 year and older.
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We have over 19 years experience in helping people with depression, anxiety, bipolar, addictions, chronic illness, HIV/AIDS, grief, death/dying, Post Traumatic Stress, Adjustment to Disability, Dissociative Disorder and sexual and gender identity issues (LGBTQIA).
We are a group of compassionate psychologists and licensed psychotherapists under the supervision of Stephanie Williams, PhD, LP who are dedicated to helping clients on their journey through life's multiple challenges. We strive to empower clients and to help them find their own personal path to self-fulfillment. Our goal is to assist clients in getting to the root of their challenges to make lasting changes in their lives and to help them help themselves over a lifetime. We believe it is never too late to accomplish your life goals.
We have over 19 years experience in helping people with depression, anxiety, bipolar, addictions, chronic illness, HIV/AIDS, grief, death/dying, Post Traumatic Stress, Adjustment to Disability, Dissociative Disorder and sexual and gender identity issues (LGBTQIA).
We are a group of compassionate psychologists and licensed psychotherapists under the supervision of Stephanie Williams, PhD, LP who are dedicated to helping clients on their journey through life's multiple challenges. We strive to empower clients and to help them find their own personal path to self-fulfillment. Our goal is to assist clients in getting to the root of their challenges to make lasting changes in their lives and to help them help themselves over a lifetime. We believe it is never too late to accomplish your life goals.
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Stacey Narduzzi
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, LLP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Canton, MI 48187
Trauma, anxiety, and depression can affect everyone differently, so I use an integrative approach to assist you through your adversities. By creating a confidential, non-judgmental, relaxed, and empathetic environment, I help you explore your feelings, challenge yourself, develop skills, manage your stressors, and meet your therapeutic goals. I am skilled in the treatment of anxiety, depression, social anxiety, trauma, stress, self-esteem, life transitions, panic attacks, communication skills, chronic pain, behavioral issues, and relationship struggles.
Trauma, anxiety, and depression can affect everyone differently, so I use an integrative approach to assist you through your adversities. By creating a confidential, non-judgmental, relaxed, and empathetic environment, I help you explore your feelings, challenge yourself, develop skills, manage your stressors, and meet your therapeutic goals. I am skilled in the treatment of anxiety, depression, social anxiety, trauma, stress, self-esteem, life transitions, panic attacks, communication skills, chronic pain, behavioral issues, and relationship struggles.
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My goal is to empower you to become your own agent of change and provide a non-judgmental/supportive environment to do so. I have worked with a wide variety of clients ranging from Individuals with chronic mental illness to corporate coaching. They have one thing in common, the courage to begin the therapeutic journey to heal and grow. I view therapy as a collaborative process and we will work together to identify your strengths, uncover patterns and develop tools to overcome obstacles. Some clients dive right in, some clients call me from the parking lot riddled with fear. We will start wherever you need to.
My goal is to empower you to become your own agent of change and provide a non-judgmental/supportive environment to do so. I have worked with a wide variety of clients ranging from Individuals with chronic mental illness to corporate coaching. They have one thing in common, the courage to begin the therapeutic journey to heal and grow. I view therapy as a collaborative process and we will work together to identify your strengths, uncover patterns and develop tools to overcome obstacles. Some clients dive right in, some clients call me from the parking lot riddled with fear. We will start wherever you need to.
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Reset Brain and Body is an integrative mental health care practice with a passion for redefining how people experience this work. Going beyond just talking, Reset integrates individualized mind-body practices to help each client sustain positive change and live their most fulfilled, empowered and healthy lives. We specialize in working with adults, adolescents, couples, families and teams on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, postpartum mood disorders, social emotional learning, relationships, and chronic pain.
Reset Brain and Body is an integrative mental health care practice with a passion for redefining how people experience this work. Going beyond just talking, Reset integrates individualized mind-body practices to help each client sustain positive change and live their most fulfilled, empowered and healthy lives. We specialize in working with adults, adolescents, couples, families and teams on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, postpartum mood disorders, social emotional learning, relationships, and chronic pain.
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Yana Gatermann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Canton, MI 48187 (Online Only)
I am accepting new patients. Do you think you might be experiencing some anxiety or depression? Do you cope with chronic pain? Are you looking for support around parenting, women's issues, and/or grief? Sometimes, "life transitions" (ie: marriage, divorce, career change, adolescence to young adulthood, parenthood to grandparenthood, etc) throw some surprises at us. I can help you with these issues and other concerns you have. I come from a multi-cultural family and have traveled internationally. I grew up in an urban community and in a rural community.
I am accepting new patients. Do you think you might be experiencing some anxiety or depression? Do you cope with chronic pain? Are you looking for support around parenting, women's issues, and/or grief? Sometimes, "life transitions" (ie: marriage, divorce, career change, adolescence to young adulthood, parenthood to grandparenthood, etc) throw some surprises at us. I can help you with these issues and other concerns you have. I come from a multi-cultural family and have traveled internationally. I grew up in an urban community and in a rural community.
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James Fortune
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MLA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Canton, MI 48187 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
The areas I specialize in include working with mood disorders, young adults, parenting support, various life transitions, and I am especially passionate about working with LGBTQIA+ individuals as a non-binary therapist (they/them), most especially with gender identity issues. I am also passionate about helping individuals going through infertility experiences, as my wife and I experienced this struggle firsthand before we had our child using IVF treatment. I love offering a compassionate approach to these sensitive subjects as individuals navigate their options and explore the complex emotions associated with infertility in therapy.
The areas I specialize in include working with mood disorders, young adults, parenting support, various life transitions, and I am especially passionate about working with LGBTQIA+ individuals as a non-binary therapist (they/them), most especially with gender identity issues. I am also passionate about helping individuals going through infertility experiences, as my wife and I experienced this struggle firsthand before we had our child using IVF treatment. I love offering a compassionate approach to these sensitive subjects as individuals navigate their options and explore the complex emotions associated with infertility in therapy.
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Dr. Mohammad has been practicing as a fully licensed psychologist for over 30 years. She completed her doctorate in clinical psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology in Chicago, Illinois and has worked with children, adolescents, adults, and couples in various care settings. Dr. Mohammad seeks to understand each individual holistically, including their backgrounds and the strengths they already possess to provide an individualized approach. She believes that establishing a strong alliance with her clients is essential to getting the most out of therapy and creating lasting change.
Dr. Mohammad has been practicing as a fully licensed psychologist for over 30 years. She completed her doctorate in clinical psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology in Chicago, Illinois and has worked with children, adolescents, adults, and couples in various care settings. Dr. Mohammad seeks to understand each individual holistically, including their backgrounds and the strengths they already possess to provide an individualized approach. She believes that establishing a strong alliance with her clients is essential to getting the most out of therapy and creating lasting change.
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Kristen N Moore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Canton, MI 48187 (Online Only)
As a therapist, I am privileged to be in the role of facilitator of change. But, the actual expert and change-maker in your life is you. I am here to empower you to make the changes you want to see. I know anyone who walks into my office or steps onto my screen has already walked through one of the most difficult steps in therapy - the beginning! I admire you taking this step and thank you for allowing me along for the journey. I am confident working together we can figure anything out.
As a therapist, I am privileged to be in the role of facilitator of change. But, the actual expert and change-maker in your life is you. I am here to empower you to make the changes you want to see. I know anyone who walks into my office or steps onto my screen has already walked through one of the most difficult steps in therapy - the beginning! I admire you taking this step and thank you for allowing me along for the journey. I am confident working together we can figure anything out.
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Megan Sheeran is a Licensed Master Social Worker in Michigan who has been practicing since 2016. She graduated from the University of Michigan with a Master's in Social Work. Megan specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and motivational interviewing techniques. With a passion for helping clients navigate through life's challenges, Megan has honed her expertise in assisting individuals facing symptoms of anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, and other mental health complaints.
Megan Sheeran is a Licensed Master Social Worker in Michigan who has been practicing since 2016. She graduated from the University of Michigan with a Master's in Social Work. Megan specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and motivational interviewing techniques. With a passion for helping clients navigate through life's challenges, Megan has honed her expertise in assisting individuals facing symptoms of anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, and other mental health complaints.
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Daniel Petersen is a Licensed Master Social Worker in Michigan who has been practicing since 2000. He has a graduate degree in Social Work from Wayne State University with a background in Clinical Therapy. Daniel has an eclectic therapeutic approach as a therapist based on what the client's needs are. His main therapeutic skills are focused on the use of Psychodynamic as well as CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy). I also use DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) based skills to help clients better manage and regulate their emotions as well.
Daniel Petersen is a Licensed Master Social Worker in Michigan who has been practicing since 2000. He has a graduate degree in Social Work from Wayne State University with a background in Clinical Therapy. Daniel has an eclectic therapeutic approach as a therapist based on what the client's needs are. His main therapeutic skills are focused on the use of Psychodynamic as well as CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy). I also use DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) based skills to help clients better manage and regulate their emotions as well.
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Jackie Boboescu, PMHNP, is dedicated to actively listening to her patients and empathizing with their unique situations. Practicing in Michigan, Jackie focuses on providing individualized care to help clients achieve their mental health goals. She serves a diverse range of age groups, including children, adolescents, adults, and seniors, ensuring that each person receives the support they need at every stage of life. Jackie is particularly passionate about treating ADHD, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.
Jackie Boboescu, PMHNP, is dedicated to actively listening to her patients and empathizing with their unique situations. Practicing in Michigan, Jackie focuses on providing individualized care to help clients achieve their mental health goals. She serves a diverse range of age groups, including children, adolescents, adults, and seniors, ensuring that each person receives the support they need at every stage of life. Jackie is particularly passionate about treating ADHD, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.
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At Michigan Modern Psychology (MMP) we offer therapy and evaluations for individuals of all ages in a private and comfortable setting. With multiple therapists on staff to meet your clinical needs, we provide comprehensive and well-rounded treatment for children, individuals, couples and families. We are committed to providing the latest in clinical innovations from the behavioral sciences within a psychodynamic context. The practice first opened in 1996 and continues to grow.
At Michigan Modern Psychology (MMP) we offer therapy and evaluations for individuals of all ages in a private and comfortable setting. With multiple therapists on staff to meet your clinical needs, we provide comprehensive and well-rounded treatment for children, individuals, couples and families. We are committed to providing the latest in clinical innovations from the behavioral sciences within a psychodynamic context. The practice first opened in 1996 and continues to grow.
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With 30 years experience I am best suited to treat a varied and diverse clientele including affective disorders, developmental disabilities, personality disorders, and identity issues. My ideal client would possess the following qualities: relationship orientated, flexible, empathetic, emotionally and financially stable, open minded, emotionally intelligent, physically healthy, educated, motivated, insightful, creative, verbal, cooperative, responsible, caring, sensitive, persistent, organized, intelligent, goal-orientated, emotionally and socially supported.My office is handicapped accessible. My hours of operation are designed to meet the needs of clients.
With 30 years experience I am best suited to treat a varied and diverse clientele including affective disorders, developmental disabilities, personality disorders, and identity issues. My ideal client would possess the following qualities: relationship orientated, flexible, empathetic, emotionally and financially stable, open minded, emotionally intelligent, physically healthy, educated, motivated, insightful, creative, verbal, cooperative, responsible, caring, sensitive, persistent, organized, intelligent, goal-orientated, emotionally and socially supported.My office is handicapped accessible. My hours of operation are designed to meet the needs of clients.
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Life can be overwhelming and quite challenging at times. Having a willingness to make a change is the first step in creating a life you would like to participate in. My approach is collaborative and unique to each person I meet. Whether you would like to develop interpersonal skills to improve relationships, regulate emotions, manage symptoms of depression and anxiety, address history of trauma, cope with grief and loss, or interpersonal challenges due to life change, together we can engage in a therapeutic process to meet your needs.
Life can be overwhelming and quite challenging at times. Having a willingness to make a change is the first step in creating a life you would like to participate in. My approach is collaborative and unique to each person I meet. Whether you would like to develop interpersonal skills to improve relationships, regulate emotions, manage symptoms of depression and anxiety, address history of trauma, cope with grief and loss, or interpersonal challenges due to life change, together we can engage in a therapeutic process to meet your needs.
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Kerry Biskelonis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Canton, MI 48187
I am the Founder of Reset Brain and Body, an integrative mental health care company that is on a mission to redefine how people experience mental health care. I work specifically with C-Suite, Executive and Entrepreneurial clients looking to level up their intuition, remove habitual blockages and overcome trauma, cycles of stress, limiting beliefs and self-sabotage. In working with high-achieving clients, I bring a bold, creative and experiential approach unlike any traditional therapy experience. My own experience as a business owner and corporate director has led me to create a passionate approach to working with this clientele.
I am the Founder of Reset Brain and Body, an integrative mental health care company that is on a mission to redefine how people experience mental health care. I work specifically with C-Suite, Executive and Entrepreneurial clients looking to level up their intuition, remove habitual blockages and overcome trauma, cycles of stress, limiting beliefs and self-sabotage. In working with high-achieving clients, I bring a bold, creative and experiential approach unlike any traditional therapy experience. My own experience as a business owner and corporate director has led me to create a passionate approach to working with this clientele.
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Cruz Clinic is a family centered, out-patient mental health clinic that has provided comprehensive counseling services in the metro-Detroit area for over 25 years. Its commitment is to provide unexcelled professional services for the entire family from childhood through aging. Since it's inception the clinic's primary goal has been to tailor treatment plans to meet specific patient needs. This is done in conjucntion with the patient to enhace overall functioning by reflecting and building on innate strengths, developing stability, adjustment, and independence. Treatment also includes increasing coping skills to enable better decision-making and healthier lifestyle choices.
To accomplish these goals, Cruz Clinic offers an interdisciplinary team of therapists (Psychiatrist, Psychologist, and Social Worker) who are constantly upgrading their professional credentails and training.
Cruz Clinic is a family centered, out-patient mental health clinic that has provided comprehensive counseling services in the metro-Detroit area for over 25 years. Its commitment is to provide unexcelled professional services for the entire family from childhood through aging. Since it's inception the clinic's primary goal has been to tailor treatment plans to meet specific patient needs. This is done in conjucntion with the patient to enhace overall functioning by reflecting and building on innate strengths, developing stability, adjustment, and independence. Treatment also includes increasing coping skills to enable better decision-making and healthier lifestyle choices.
To accomplish these goals, Cruz Clinic offers an interdisciplinary team of therapists (Psychiatrist, Psychologist, and Social Worker) who are constantly upgrading their professional credentails and training.
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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.