Chronic Pain Therapists in Fairfield, NJ
Michelle Barber
Licensed Social Worker, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairfield, NJ 07004 (Online Only)
I can help you manage anxiety, depression, mood swings, and chronic pain, guiding you towards emotional well-being and resilience.
Are you struggling to find balance in your life while dealing with anxiety, depression, or mood swings? Do you feel overwhelmed by your emotions and need guidance to regain control and peace? Or maybe your relationship with your partner is facing challenges that seem impossible to overcome and you want to improve communication and rebuild a stronger, more fulfilling connection.
I can help you manage anxiety, depression, mood swings, and chronic pain, guiding you towards emotional well-being and resilience.
Are you struggling to find balance in your life while dealing with anxiety, depression, or mood swings? Do you feel overwhelmed by your emotions and need guidance to regain control and peace? Or maybe your relationship with your partner is facing challenges that seem impossible to overcome and you want to improve communication and rebuild a stronger, more fulfilling connection.
Joy Journe graduated with a Master's degree in Social Work from Monmouth University, NJ with a focus on Families and Children. She has worked within the field of social work with various populations for 25 years. Joy can be described as a non judgmental, positive person as well as a professional who deems herself to be a Survivor in life. Joy is known to be able to work with anyone through any situation they are going through as she is a compassionate first. She offers a warm down to earth approach that explores the intersection between mind, body, and spirit.
Joy Journe graduated with a Master's degree in Social Work from Monmouth University, NJ with a focus on Families and Children. She has worked within the field of social work with various populations for 25 years. Joy can be described as a non judgmental, positive person as well as a professional who deems herself to be a Survivor in life. Joy is known to be able to work with anyone through any situation they are going through as she is a compassionate first. She offers a warm down to earth approach that explores the intersection between mind, body, and spirit.
Dr. Saima Sandhu
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS-MA, PhD, LPC, ACS, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairfield, NJ 07004
Not accepting new clients
In a world plagued with problems, it can seem as though solutions don't exist, but I am convinced that all problems have answers. People are unique and a treatment plan is needed to address each individual's unique problems. I use an integrated approach to treating patients. My background (MPhil degree) in genetics gives me an edge; help me to understand behaviors and problems at an inheritance level. As a scholar I approach problems with scientific method and look at the cause and effect of all problems before coming with an appropriate solution.
In a world plagued with problems, it can seem as though solutions don't exist, but I am convinced that all problems have answers. People are unique and a treatment plan is needed to address each individual's unique problems. I use an integrated approach to treating patients. My background (MPhil degree) in genetics gives me an edge; help me to understand behaviors and problems at an inheritance level. As a scholar I approach problems with scientific method and look at the cause and effect of all problems before coming with an appropriate solution.
Michelle Cox
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairfield, NJ 07004
Not accepting new clients
I specialize in treating children and adults with mental illnesses, addiction abuse issues, symptoms related to psychological trauma, peer relations issues and those with involvement with the criminal justice system.
Arrow Counseling, LLC is the practice of Michelle Cox, a NJ Licensed Clinical Social Worker. At Arrow Counseling we foster personal growth, resiliency and focus on improving the quality of life for one person, one family or one situation at a time.
I specialize in treating children and adults with mental illnesses, addiction abuse issues, symptoms related to psychological trauma, peer relations issues and those with involvement with the criminal justice system.
Arrow Counseling, LLC is the practice of Michelle Cox, a NJ Licensed Clinical Social Worker. At Arrow Counseling we foster personal growth, resiliency and focus on improving the quality of life for one person, one family or one situation at a time.
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Peter Diskin, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Caldwell, NJ 07006
If you are struggling with anxiety, feelings of unworthiness, a sense of loss and grief or relationship problems I can help. I have been working successfully with individuals and families for 35 years. Together we will clarify your goals and through our mutual collaboration positive change can occur. If you commit to the process you will make a dramatic shift in your life; (stop repetitive, self-defeating behaviors; start to heal from deeply rooted pain which you may have previously been unable to resolve; learn to actively listen and genuinely hear what your partner, family member, client or boss is saying to you.
If you are struggling with anxiety, feelings of unworthiness, a sense of loss and grief or relationship problems I can help. I have been working successfully with individuals and families for 35 years. Together we will clarify your goals and through our mutual collaboration positive change can occur. If you commit to the process you will make a dramatic shift in your life; (stop repetitive, self-defeating behaviors; start to heal from deeply rooted pain which you may have previously been unable to resolve; learn to actively listen and genuinely hear what your partner, family member, client or boss is saying to you.
People I have worked with have found these treatment approaches successful in transforming emotional burdens such as trauma, difficult relational patterns, old beliefs about ourselves, and others, and discomfort/ pain in the body while working towards shifting their relationships with themselves and others.
I am available for in person sessions in Portland, OR only. While I continue to practice in New Jersey, it is through online sessions. I approach therapy with the belief that we all have an inherent ability to grow and heal, wired deep inside ourselves. I have great faith in this capacity to heal and transform. My approach is collaborative and respectful. I am certified in Somatic Experiencing; a body-based naturalistic approach to healing trauma and also training in IFS; Internal Family Systems therapy and EMDR. Currently, I am licensed in Oregon and New Jersey.
People I have worked with have found these treatment approaches successful in transforming emotional burdens such as trauma, difficult relational patterns, old beliefs about ourselves, and others, and discomfort/ pain in the body while working towards shifting their relationships with themselves and others.
I am available for in person sessions in Portland, OR only. While I continue to practice in New Jersey, it is through online sessions. I approach therapy with the belief that we all have an inherent ability to grow and heal, wired deep inside ourselves. I have great faith in this capacity to heal and transform. My approach is collaborative and respectful. I am certified in Somatic Experiencing; a body-based naturalistic approach to healing trauma and also training in IFS; Internal Family Systems therapy and EMDR. Currently, I am licensed in Oregon and New Jersey.
Holly Richmond
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
West Caldwell, NJ 07006
I treat a wide range of clients of all genders and sexual expressions for sexuality and relationship concerns. The foundation of my practice was built working with survivors of sexual assault and abuse, helping them transition into holistic sexual health for themselves, as well as sustaining intimate relationships with others. Today my practice still includes working with survivors, though I also see individuals and couples with issues such as compulsivity with pornography/sex, infidelity, fertility concerns, pain disorders, low desire, nontraditional sexual expression exploration and consensual non-monogamy.
I treat a wide range of clients of all genders and sexual expressions for sexuality and relationship concerns. The foundation of my practice was built working with survivors of sexual assault and abuse, helping them transition into holistic sexual health for themselves, as well as sustaining intimate relationships with others. Today my practice still includes working with survivors, though I also see individuals and couples with issues such as compulsivity with pornography/sex, infidelity, fertility concerns, pain disorders, low desire, nontraditional sexual expression exploration and consensual non-monogamy.
People engage in therapy because they are seeking relief from uncomfortable feelings that may have arisen from being overwhelmed with what life has handed them. Many are grappling with relationship challenges, feelings of being stuck, self-defeating behaviors, anxieties, phobias and issues of self-esteem. Others are experiencing physical symptoms which have been diagnosed as being rooted in psychological turmoil, also known as psychophysiologic disorders, or TMS.
People engage in therapy because they are seeking relief from uncomfortable feelings that may have arisen from being overwhelmed with what life has handed them. Many are grappling with relationship challenges, feelings of being stuck, self-defeating behaviors, anxieties, phobias and issues of self-esteem. Others are experiencing physical symptoms which have been diagnosed as being rooted in psychological turmoil, also known as psychophysiologic disorders, or TMS.
I view counseling as an opportunity to come alongside my clients and partner with them as they journey toward discovering a life of meaning and purpose. Through empathy, humor, and warmth, I aim to create and hold a safe space for my clients to begin the journey inward. My biggest joy is walking alongside my clients as they begin to realize their strength and resilience to find solutions to the issues they are facing.
I view counseling as an opportunity to come alongside my clients and partner with them as they journey toward discovering a life of meaning and purpose. Through empathy, humor, and warmth, I aim to create and hold a safe space for my clients to begin the journey inward. My biggest joy is walking alongside my clients as they begin to realize their strength and resilience to find solutions to the issues they are facing.
I am a warm and experienced clinical psychologist who specializes in adult and couples therapy. I help you feel more understood and supported in your relationships. I have extensive training in working with emotions, as well as understanding behavior and how to make positive changes in your life. There are always good reasons why you do what you do. We collaborate to understand what is getting in your way so you can achieve your goals. I can help you have better relationships.
I am a warm and experienced clinical psychologist who specializes in adult and couples therapy. I help you feel more understood and supported in your relationships. I have extensive training in working with emotions, as well as understanding behavior and how to make positive changes in your life. There are always good reasons why you do what you do. We collaborate to understand what is getting in your way so you can achieve your goals. I can help you have better relationships.
Roseland Psychotherapy Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Caldwell, NJ 07006
Are you experiencing sadness, anxiety, in a challenging relationship, facing a transitions or just feeling overwhelmed with life? Then therapy at Roseland Psychotherapy Associates can help you feel and get better. We can match your needs with a therapist who specializes in your area of concern. We understand that the therapist-client relationship is important in the process of change and growth. Starting therapy is not easy and feeling at ease is essential. All of the therapists in our group are interactive and will utilize different approaches depending on your specific needs and goals.
Are you experiencing sadness, anxiety, in a challenging relationship, facing a transitions or just feeling overwhelmed with life? Then therapy at Roseland Psychotherapy Associates can help you feel and get better. We can match your needs with a therapist who specializes in your area of concern. We understand that the therapist-client relationship is important in the process of change and growth. Starting therapy is not easy and feeling at ease is essential. All of the therapists in our group are interactive and will utilize different approaches depending on your specific needs and goals.
In many ways our relational environments and contemporary lifestyles do not not support well-being. Typically we spend so much time in thought and disconnected from our own body and other somebodies. Our minds are on overdrive, revving up our autonomic nervous systems and alienating us from the present moment and from one another. As a therapist I bring the body into the conversation. Through mindfulness and somatic practices we slow down the pace, observe the body’s language and lovingly craft a more compassionate response.
In many ways our relational environments and contemporary lifestyles do not not support well-being. Typically we spend so much time in thought and disconnected from our own body and other somebodies. Our minds are on overdrive, revving up our autonomic nervous systems and alienating us from the present moment and from one another. As a therapist I bring the body into the conversation. Through mindfulness and somatic practices we slow down the pace, observe the body’s language and lovingly craft a more compassionate response.
Tracie A Sarkar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, NBCFCH, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Caldwell, NJ 07006 (Online Only)
Are you looking for a relaxing nonjudgmental environment to explore who you are, what you want, where you are going, and how you will get there? Well, look no further I'm the Mental Health professional you have been looking for (Counselor MSW/MA, Psychotherapist LCSW, Psychologist, Sociologist, Criminologist, and Hypnotherapist). I'm an open minded, understanding, supportive, unbiased, reliable, and confident therapist in private practice providing individual, couple,mediation, marriage, group, play, family couns to anyone who needs help feeling happy, healthy, and motivated. My web site is orchard-center.com.
Are you looking for a relaxing nonjudgmental environment to explore who you are, what you want, where you are going, and how you will get there? Well, look no further I'm the Mental Health professional you have been looking for (Counselor MSW/MA, Psychotherapist LCSW, Psychologist, Sociologist, Criminologist, and Hypnotherapist). I'm an open minded, understanding, supportive, unbiased, reliable, and confident therapist in private practice providing individual, couple,mediation, marriage, group, play, family couns to anyone who needs help feeling happy, healthy, and motivated. My web site is orchard-center.com.
Therapy is an empowering and affirming experience. I engage in an individualized and collaborative approach that employs varied techniques to best address your concerns and situation. It is important to create an atmosphere of safety where difficult thoughts and feelings can be freely explored. I am actively engaged and empathic. Collaboration between therapist and client is fundamental in eliciting growth & change. In my years of experience I have seen how therapy leads to growth and enhanced quality of life and overall well-being. People can change to become the fullest version of themselves and live the lives they want to live.
Therapy is an empowering and affirming experience. I engage in an individualized and collaborative approach that employs varied techniques to best address your concerns and situation. It is important to create an atmosphere of safety where difficult thoughts and feelings can be freely explored. I am actively engaged and empathic. Collaboration between therapist and client is fundamental in eliciting growth & change. In my years of experience I have seen how therapy leads to growth and enhanced quality of life and overall well-being. People can change to become the fullest version of themselves and live the lives they want to live.
Karen Greenberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, Couples, Therapy
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
West Caldwell, NJ 07006
Having relationship problems? Feeling stuck or in a downward spiral? I work in a confidential setting where you find solutions and make changes to live a more satisfying and meaningful life. I work with individuals and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma/recovery, grief, difficult relationships, and major life transitions. I also treat borderline, narcissistic personality and mood disorders. A combination of advanced training in various modalities and experience allows me to custom treatment to your needs and concerns. A strong connection to the therapist is the most important factor in a successful therapy.
Having relationship problems? Feeling stuck or in a downward spiral? I work in a confidential setting where you find solutions and make changes to live a more satisfying and meaningful life. I work with individuals and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma/recovery, grief, difficult relationships, and major life transitions. I also treat borderline, narcissistic personality and mood disorders. A combination of advanced training in various modalities and experience allows me to custom treatment to your needs and concerns. A strong connection to the therapist is the most important factor in a successful therapy.
Education and experience: I earned my Master's degree in Counseling, with a Clinical Mental Health Counseling concentration from Montclair State University. I am a Licensed Associate Counselor, as well as a National Certified Counselor. As a Licensed Associate Counselor, I have gained extensive experience working in different settings and with different diagnoses, providing various populations different therapeutic interventions, based on client needs.
Education and experience: I earned my Master's degree in Counseling, with a Clinical Mental Health Counseling concentration from Montclair State University. I am a Licensed Associate Counselor, as well as a National Certified Counselor. As a Licensed Associate Counselor, I have gained extensive experience working in different settings and with different diagnoses, providing various populations different therapeutic interventions, based on client needs.
Ron Redmerski is a Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey who has been practicing since 2016. He has an MA/EdS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Seton Hall University, an MBA in Finance, Investments & Banking from University of WisconsinMadison, an MA in Clinical Psychology from University of MissouriSt. Louis, a BA in Psychology from University of WisconsinMilwaukee, and a DoD: Department of Defense Special Operations Forces Diploma from JFK Special Warfare School. Ron's passion lies in helping individuals navigate through life's challenges and find a sense of peace and fulfillment.
Ron Redmerski is a Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey who has been practicing since 2016. He has an MA/EdS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Seton Hall University, an MBA in Finance, Investments & Banking from University of WisconsinMadison, an MA in Clinical Psychology from University of MissouriSt. Louis, a BA in Psychology from University of WisconsinMilwaukee, and a DoD: Department of Defense Special Operations Forces Diploma from JFK Special Warfare School. Ron's passion lies in helping individuals navigate through life's challenges and find a sense of peace and fulfillment.
Haley provides evidence-based therapy for children, teens, and adults. She has had the opportunity to provide care in private practice, school, and medical settings. This array of experiences has fostered her ability to understand clients through a multi-disciplinary lens and draw upon a multitude of evidence-based treatments, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Activation, Prevention-Focused Care, Crisis Intervention, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Exposure and Response Prevention. She utilizes these therapies to target anxiety, stress, depression, OCD, trauma, and executive functioning deficits.
Haley provides evidence-based therapy for children, teens, and adults. She has had the opportunity to provide care in private practice, school, and medical settings. This array of experiences has fostered her ability to understand clients through a multi-disciplinary lens and draw upon a multitude of evidence-based treatments, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Activation, Prevention-Focused Care, Crisis Intervention, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Exposure and Response Prevention. She utilizes these therapies to target anxiety, stress, depression, OCD, trauma, and executive functioning deficits.
I'm a dedicated psychotherapist with an extensive and diverse background, spanning private practice, schools, college clinics, foster care, and hospitals, including acute care. With a passion for treating individuals of all ages, I specialize in harnessing the power of evidence-based therapies to create long-lasting positive change, focusing on the core of issues, rather than surface change. I take pride in fostering a safe, warm, and compassionate environment that embraces the unique perspectives of clients from diverse backgrounds. Even the most resistant patients find themselves engaged in the therapeutic process under my care.
I'm a dedicated psychotherapist with an extensive and diverse background, spanning private practice, schools, college clinics, foster care, and hospitals, including acute care. With a passion for treating individuals of all ages, I specialize in harnessing the power of evidence-based therapies to create long-lasting positive change, focusing on the core of issues, rather than surface change. I take pride in fostering a safe, warm, and compassionate environment that embraces the unique perspectives of clients from diverse backgrounds. Even the most resistant patients find themselves engaged in the therapeutic process under my care.
Dr. Dobbs is an accomplished clinical psychologist with over fifteen years of experience between teaching and clinical work. She specializes in working with children, teens, and adults and has worked across various settings, including private practice, school, residential, and community mental health. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in the gold standard of treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which provides faster, more effective results. With children and teens, she goes beyond the traditional confines of therapy by harnessing their natural creativity, integrating art, music, games, journaling, and other creative outlets.
Dr. Dobbs is an accomplished clinical psychologist with over fifteen years of experience between teaching and clinical work. She specializes in working with children, teens, and adults and has worked across various settings, including private practice, school, residential, and community mental health. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in the gold standard of treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which provides faster, more effective results. With children and teens, she goes beyond the traditional confines of therapy by harnessing their natural creativity, integrating art, music, games, journaling, and other creative outlets.
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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.