Chronic Pain Therapists in Bridgewater, NJ

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Reena Panchal
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Reena comes with an extensive background working with both adults and adolescents. She has worked with a diverse population in the mental health field which incorporates families, couples, addictions, mental health (anxiety, depression, Bipolar Disorder, etc.), dually diagnosed, and developmental disabilities including but not limited to autism and Asperger's Syndrome. She also has experience with grief and death and dying in which she uses Motivational Interviewing techniques to empower clients with difficult and advancing medical conditions to gain insight into their life values now, and in the future as things may progress with their medical condition.
Reena comes with an extensive background working with both adults and adolescents. She has worked with a diverse population in the mental health field which incorporates families, couples, addictions, mental health (anxiety, depression, Bipolar Disorder, etc.), dually diagnosed, and developmental disabilities including but not limited to autism and Asperger's Syndrome. She also has experience with grief and death and dying in which she uses Motivational Interviewing techniques to empower clients with difficult and advancing medical conditions to gain insight into their life values now, and in the future as things may progress with their medical condition.
(908) 332-5199 View (908) 332-5199
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Stephanie Haymaker
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Bridgewater, NJ 08807  (Online Only)
I believe that psychotherapy is a process that affords the opportunity to reflect on what is and what is not working in your life. My approach is tailored to the individual. I will take an active role in working to identify what your issues are and what may be helpful to address them. The therapeutic relationship is a central part of my work and I emphasize creating a safe and comfortable environment in which self-exploration may flourish. My patients find me to be accessible, easy to talk to, and well-equipped to accompany them on their therapuetic journey.
I believe that psychotherapy is a process that affords the opportunity to reflect on what is and what is not working in your life. My approach is tailored to the individual. I will take an active role in working to identify what your issues are and what may be helpful to address them. The therapeutic relationship is a central part of my work and I emphasize creating a safe and comfortable environment in which self-exploration may flourish. My patients find me to be accessible, easy to talk to, and well-equipped to accompany them on their therapuetic journey.
(908) 520-0577 View (908) 520-0577
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John Mopper - Blueprint Mental Health
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Blueprint Mental Health offers specialized outpatient counseling services for children, teens, and adults. We offer in person sessions in Somerville, New Jersey and virtual sessions anywhere in the state. Our expert team is dedicated to providing tailored support and guidance to individuals navigating through various mental health challenges. From anxiety and depression to behavioral issues and trauma, we offer comprehensive solutions to promote healing and well-being. Explore our website to learn more about our approach, services, and how we can support you or your loved ones on the journey to mental wellness.
Blueprint Mental Health offers specialized outpatient counseling services for children, teens, and adults. We offer in person sessions in Somerville, New Jersey and virtual sessions anywhere in the state. Our expert team is dedicated to providing tailored support and guidance to individuals navigating through various mental health challenges. From anxiety and depression to behavioral issues and trauma, we offer comprehensive solutions to promote healing and well-being. Explore our website to learn more about our approach, services, and how we can support you or your loved ones on the journey to mental wellness.
(908) 620-5140 View (908) 620-5140
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Stephanie Pearce
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C, CT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Thank you for your interest. I would love to partner with you on your healing journey. I strive to provide supportive & colloborative sessions in a safe, holding environment. I have 24 years of experience in the social work field. My practice specializes in women's issues & the treatment & healing process of: maternal mental health issues, horomonal mood fluctuations, infertility, pregnancy & perinatal loss, reproductive & birth trauma, creation of a palliative care birth plan & loss of a parent, child, partner or sibling. I provide in person therapy in PA & or virtual sessions for PA & NJ residents.
Thank you for your interest. I would love to partner with you on your healing journey. I strive to provide supportive & colloborative sessions in a safe, holding environment. I have 24 years of experience in the social work field. My practice specializes in women's issues & the treatment & healing process of: maternal mental health issues, horomonal mood fluctuations, infertility, pregnancy & perinatal loss, reproductive & birth trauma, creation of a palliative care birth plan & loss of a parent, child, partner or sibling. I provide in person therapy in PA & or virtual sessions for PA & NJ residents.
(908) 649-0689 View (908) 649-0689
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Amy Lyn Clarkson
Art Therapist, MT-BC, CP, PAT, LCAT
Verified Verified
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
As a music therapist and psychodramatist, I support and foster my clients' innate spontaneity and creativity, which are powerful resources for growth, change, and healing. In my 20 years of clinical work, I have extensive experience helping children, teens, and adults who are coping with difficult family situations, children and teens who have experienced trauma, and children and teens with autism spectrum disorder or other neurodevelopmental disabilities. My practice also includes work with adults who are seeking to develop new alternatives for living, wanting to break free from old, unhealthy patterns that are no longer helpful.
As a music therapist and psychodramatist, I support and foster my clients' innate spontaneity and creativity, which are powerful resources for growth, change, and healing. In my 20 years of clinical work, I have extensive experience helping children, teens, and adults who are coping with difficult family situations, children and teens who have experienced trauma, and children and teens with autism spectrum disorder or other neurodevelopmental disabilities. My practice also includes work with adults who are seeking to develop new alternatives for living, wanting to break free from old, unhealthy patterns that are no longer helpful.
(908) 386-4630 View (908) 386-4630
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Angela Colva
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Therapy as a collaborative process in which we work together to understand the problems that have brought you in, and work towards mutually established goals. Psychotherapy involves verbalizing your thoughts and feelings, exploring relational and behavioral patterns, and learning how past experiences may impact you now. Through this process we strive to gain greater awareness of how both conscious and unconscious processes play out in your emotional and relational life. Ultimately, therapy can help individuals come to better understand themselves and enjoy greater choice in their lives.
Therapy as a collaborative process in which we work together to understand the problems that have brought you in, and work towards mutually established goals. Psychotherapy involves verbalizing your thoughts and feelings, exploring relational and behavioral patterns, and learning how past experiences may impact you now. Through this process we strive to gain greater awareness of how both conscious and unconscious processes play out in your emotional and relational life. Ultimately, therapy can help individuals come to better understand themselves and enjoy greater choice in their lives.
(908) 444-0261 View (908) 444-0261
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Laura DeMarzo
Psychologist, EdD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
For over 30 years CPS works hard at getting you and your family the results you need. Specialties include EMDR, bipolar disorder, OCD, panic disorders, anxieties, depression, and trauma and addiction. We work with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. Iwe offer a solution oriented motivvating approach with an emphasis on skill building through Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (CBT, DBT). We help develop effective strategies to cope with stress, build self_esteem and improve relationships. We offer Group therapy, Mindfulness, EMDR, Play and Sand Therapy, Hypnotherapy and mediation/divorce coaching.
For over 30 years CPS works hard at getting you and your family the results you need. Specialties include EMDR, bipolar disorder, OCD, panic disorders, anxieties, depression, and trauma and addiction. We work with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. Iwe offer a solution oriented motivvating approach with an emphasis on skill building through Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (CBT, DBT). We help develop effective strategies to cope with stress, build self_esteem and improve relationships. We offer Group therapy, Mindfulness, EMDR, Play and Sand Therapy, Hypnotherapy and mediation/divorce coaching.
(908) 768-4651 View (908) 768-4651
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Ruth Goldsmith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, (EMDR, EFcT, KAP)
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Hi! Are you tired of being stuck in a rut or can’t get out of your own way? Do you want deeper connnections with others and with yourself? Is your inner critic interfering with enjoying life? Do you want to resolve past traumas and painful memories? Are you craving more sexual intimacy and/or understanding of your sexual self? I will work compassionately and collaboratively with you to heal and develop different patterns and ways of thinking. I will listen carefully to your story and provide your space to increase your awareness, get in touch with your emotions and provide you practical strategies for change.
Hi! Are you tired of being stuck in a rut or can’t get out of your own way? Do you want deeper connnections with others and with yourself? Is your inner critic interfering with enjoying life? Do you want to resolve past traumas and painful memories? Are you craving more sexual intimacy and/or understanding of your sexual self? I will work compassionately and collaboratively with you to heal and develop different patterns and ways of thinking. I will listen carefully to your story and provide your space to increase your awareness, get in touch with your emotions and provide you practical strategies for change.
(732) 333-8729 View (732) 333-8729
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Holistic Health Counseling Center
Psychologist, PhD, CG
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bridgewater, NJ 08807  (Online Only)
Art Therapy Groups are open now. We provide Counseling, Psychotherapy and Art Therapy to adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families. Using a holistic approach to mental health and a client-centered approach to therapy, we use a wide range of therapeutic techniques and interventions to help you overcome the issues that brought you to therapy. Effective therapy is collaborative and interactive. We are here to help you feel better and overcome obstacles with the tools and techniques you need to move forward positively in your life.
Art Therapy Groups are open now. We provide Counseling, Psychotherapy and Art Therapy to adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families. Using a holistic approach to mental health and a client-centered approach to therapy, we use a wide range of therapeutic techniques and interventions to help you overcome the issues that brought you to therapy. Effective therapy is collaborative and interactive. We are here to help you feel better and overcome obstacles with the tools and techniques you need to move forward positively in your life.
(908) 857-4422 View (908) 857-4422
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Denise Lang-Grant
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC
Verified Verified
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Life is hard and trauma of all kinds can wear down the strongest of us! But it is the strong who actually ask for help to deal with the challenges that life today throws at us. As a Cognitive-Behavioral therapist who practices from the Strengths Perspective, I work with my clients to identify those thoughts, behaviors and situations that might be holding them back, and implement a plan that will meet their goals. My goal is not to keep anyone in therapy for the rest of their lives, but rather to utilize therapy to overcome their challenges and achieve the inner peace they deserve.
Life is hard and trauma of all kinds can wear down the strongest of us! But it is the strong who actually ask for help to deal with the challenges that life today throws at us. As a Cognitive-Behavioral therapist who practices from the Strengths Perspective, I work with my clients to identify those thoughts, behaviors and situations that might be holding them back, and implement a plan that will meet their goals. My goal is not to keep anyone in therapy for the rest of their lives, but rather to utilize therapy to overcome their challenges and achieve the inner peace they deserve.
(908) 428-4727 View (908) 428-4727
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MaryJane Coletta
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LLC
Verified Verified
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
I am a warm and engaging therapist and strongly believe that each of us has the potential to live life to the fullest! Together, we will navagate the obstacles in your path to inspire you to achieve a deeper sense of purpose, peace, and joy in your life. Whether you are seeking extra support and guidance through a challenging time, looking to resolve painful issues, or wish to live a more self-empowered life, We will work collaboratively to encourage the devlelopment of clearer awareness, and mastery over your thoughts and feelings.
I am a warm and engaging therapist and strongly believe that each of us has the potential to live life to the fullest! Together, we will navagate the obstacles in your path to inspire you to achieve a deeper sense of purpose, peace, and joy in your life. Whether you are seeking extra support and guidance through a challenging time, looking to resolve painful issues, or wish to live a more self-empowered life, We will work collaboratively to encourage the devlelopment of clearer awareness, and mastery over your thoughts and feelings.
(908) 975-0898 View (908) 975-0898
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Mind Body Spirit Therapy, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bridgewater, NJ 08807  (Online Only)
I'm here to help you manifest the life you desire. I am a Psychotherapist, Somatic Coach and Yoga Teacher who combine holistic and modern treatment modalities specializing in Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, Trauma, OCD, ADHD, Anxiety and more. I provide an empowerment based approach to healing by taking traditional therapeutic techniques, combining them with yoga, mindfulness, polyvagal, sound therapy, breath work, energy medicine and embodied mediation. I believe that by learning to care for your mind, body and soul you do anything. It is my mission to safely guide you through the process as you journey towards wholehearted self-love.
I'm here to help you manifest the life you desire. I am a Psychotherapist, Somatic Coach and Yoga Teacher who combine holistic and modern treatment modalities specializing in Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, Trauma, OCD, ADHD, Anxiety and more. I provide an empowerment based approach to healing by taking traditional therapeutic techniques, combining them with yoga, mindfulness, polyvagal, sound therapy, breath work, energy medicine and embodied mediation. I believe that by learning to care for your mind, body and soul you do anything. It is my mission to safely guide you through the process as you journey towards wholehearted self-love.
(908) 838-9480 View (908) 838-9480
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Kendra Haluska
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Stress has brought you here, and together we will pave the path toward reducing that stress. I am passionate about working with children, teens, and adults. Whether it is anxiety that paralyzes you, depression that isolates you, or relationship stress that weighs you down, there is hope in the therapeutic process to change and renew your life. In the safe, compassionate environment I provide you will begin to work through those thoughts, feelings, and patterns holding you back from the happiness you so deserve.
Stress has brought you here, and together we will pave the path toward reducing that stress. I am passionate about working with children, teens, and adults. Whether it is anxiety that paralyzes you, depression that isolates you, or relationship stress that weighs you down, there is hope in the therapeutic process to change and renew your life. In the safe, compassionate environment I provide you will begin to work through those thoughts, feelings, and patterns holding you back from the happiness you so deserve.
(201) 669-3349 View (201) 669-3349
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Katie Meier
Psychologist, PsyD , LP, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
My goal is to help you reach your goals, whether you are looking to reduce symptoms of anxiety or depression, process traumatic experiences, or cope with life stressors. I am confident that by combining evidence-based cognitive-behavioral strategies with my clinical experience that we can work together to get you where you want to be. I am passionate about working with individuals who have binge-eating disorder or challenges with body image, to help you develop a peaceful relationship with food and your body. If you’re looking for a therapist to take your needs seriously, while cracking a few jokes along the way, let’s get started!
My goal is to help you reach your goals, whether you are looking to reduce symptoms of anxiety or depression, process traumatic experiences, or cope with life stressors. I am confident that by combining evidence-based cognitive-behavioral strategies with my clinical experience that we can work together to get you where you want to be. I am passionate about working with individuals who have binge-eating disorder or challenges with body image, to help you develop a peaceful relationship with food and your body. If you’re looking for a therapist to take your needs seriously, while cracking a few jokes along the way, let’s get started!
(732) 676-8181 View (732) 676-8181
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Better Wellness Counseling & Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
I know reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, but you've taken the first step, and that's something to be proud of! I'm Ambre Hriso LCSW, the owner of the group practice, Better Wellness. We are trauma-informed clinicians trained to recognize the effects of trauma over the lifespan approaching our clients with compassion and sensitivity in all domains of life. Our sessions are containers that foster healing and growth, and our goal is to support and empower you, no matter what you're going through.
I know reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, but you've taken the first step, and that's something to be proud of! I'm Ambre Hriso LCSW, the owner of the group practice, Better Wellness. We are trauma-informed clinicians trained to recognize the effects of trauma over the lifespan approaching our clients with compassion and sensitivity in all domains of life. Our sessions are containers that foster healing and growth, and our goal is to support and empower you, no matter what you're going through.
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Olive Branch Therapy Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
We’re pleased you’ve made your first step towards healing. We understand that seeking help, whether for yourself or for your children isn’t always easy. Unfortunately, life doesn’t come with a user’s manual, and when times get tough, many of us are left feeling confused, angry, depressed and helpless. While we can’t provide you with a magical user’s manual to life, we can offer you an ancient symbol of peace, an olive branch. We want to help you extend that olive branch to not only the important relationships in your life but to yourself as well. Because at the end of the day, we all deserve inner peace.
We’re pleased you’ve made your first step towards healing. We understand that seeking help, whether for yourself or for your children isn’t always easy. Unfortunately, life doesn’t come with a user’s manual, and when times get tough, many of us are left feeling confused, angry, depressed and helpless. While we can’t provide you with a magical user’s manual to life, we can offer you an ancient symbol of peace, an olive branch. We want to help you extend that olive branch to not only the important relationships in your life but to yourself as well. Because at the end of the day, we all deserve inner peace.
(732) 943-1541 View (732) 943-1541
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Melanie Pacheco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
I love working with all different types of clients, and I find that I learn from those that I work with. I love working with anyone who wants to make a change or achieve a goal.
I love working with all different types of clients, and I find that I learn from those that I work with. I love working with anyone who wants to make a change or achieve a goal.
(908) 460-7634 View (908) 460-7634

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Janna Hodge
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Somerville, NJ 08876  (Online Only)
Additional experience includes working with children with ADHD and their parents, grief, chronic pain, repetitive body focused behaviors, perfectionist thinking, college and career transitions.
Imagine a garden left untended. I’m here to help you cultivate the skills and strategies to nurture your own garden of personal growth. In therapy, we’ll explore your journey of self-evolution, healing from past neglect, managing current challenges, and aligning with your values. Whether it's helping children and teens navigate their generation’s unique pressures, guiding parents through the complexities of raising kids today, or empowering young adults to live authentically, I aim to offer a safe, compassionate, culturally sensitive, and professional space where you can thrive.
Additional experience includes working with children with ADHD and their parents, grief, chronic pain, repetitive body focused behaviors, perfectionist thinking, college and career transitions.
Imagine a garden left untended. I’m here to help you cultivate the skills and strategies to nurture your own garden of personal growth. In therapy, we’ll explore your journey of self-evolution, healing from past neglect, managing current challenges, and aligning with your values. Whether it's helping children and teens navigate their generation’s unique pressures, guiding parents through the complexities of raising kids today, or empowering young adults to live authentically, I aim to offer a safe, compassionate, culturally sensitive, and professional space where you can thrive.
(908) 641-2854 View (908) 641-2854
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Jackie Coburger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Somerville, NJ 08876
Waitlist for new clients
Hello, do any of the these statements sound like what you are going through? Replaying the past or rehearsing the future. Difficulty adjusting to a transition ,even a positive change can be difficult. Struggling in your relationships, or struggling internally. You feel like you can't keep up with all the stressors and pressures in your life. You are barely holding on. These are some of the reasons you may be considering therapy. I know it can be really hard to decide to try therapy, and to take the leap to make that first call/email. Psychotherapy can open the door for you to live your life with clarity and a true sense of peace.
Hello, do any of the these statements sound like what you are going through? Replaying the past or rehearsing the future. Difficulty adjusting to a transition ,even a positive change can be difficult. Struggling in your relationships, or struggling internally. You feel like you can't keep up with all the stressors and pressures in your life. You are barely holding on. These are some of the reasons you may be considering therapy. I know it can be really hard to decide to try therapy, and to take the leap to make that first call/email. Psychotherapy can open the door for you to live your life with clarity and a true sense of peace.
(732) 538-8233 View (732) 538-8233
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Guenther Therapeutic Services LLC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Raritan, NJ 08869
Clients with overlapping issues such as ADHD and mood disorders, Families in need of IEP and school advocacy. Individuals struggling with lingering effects of trauma.
Clients with overlapping issues such as ADHD and mood disorders, Families in need of IEP and school advocacy. Individuals struggling with lingering effects of trauma.
(908) 883-3541 View (908) 883-3541

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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.