Chronic Pain Therapists in Oakhurst, NJ
Valerie McMillen, LCSW, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Oakhurst, NJ 07755
I teach skills that relieve stress and emotional pain.
Do you, your teenager, or an older adult in your family feel anxious or depressed? Are you overwhelmed by life events? Do you find it difficult to get through the day? Do you have chronic health issues? Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Sometimes you may feel overwhelmed and may need someone to listen. I can listen to your problems and teach you skills to help you feel better.
I teach skills that relieve stress and emotional pain.
Do you, your teenager, or an older adult in your family feel anxious or depressed? Are you overwhelmed by life events? Do you find it difficult to get through the day? Do you have chronic health issues? Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Sometimes you may feel overwhelmed and may need someone to listen. I can listen to your problems and teach you skills to help you feel better.
You have a toolbox. You have been using it all of your life. I will help you identify the tools that have been working for you, manage the ones that are not, and develop new ones for your new and emerging chapter. I will help you to gain insight, confidence, and character. This part of you is there right now and it always has been. It is just blocked by any combination of stress, trauma, grief, pain, etc. I will work with you break through that blockage so that you can emerge as the rockstar that you are.
You have a toolbox. You have been using it all of your life. I will help you identify the tools that have been working for you, manage the ones that are not, and develop new ones for your new and emerging chapter. I will help you to gain insight, confidence, and character. This part of you is there right now and it always has been. It is just blocked by any combination of stress, trauma, grief, pain, etc. I will work with you break through that blockage so that you can emerge as the rockstar that you are.
Sam Silverberg
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, IMH-E®
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakhurst, NJ 07755 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with individuals who have histories of trauma, mood, anxiety, co-occurring disorders, relationship difficulties, and chronic illness.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Infant Mental Health Expert (IMH-E), and EMDR Certified Therapist (EMDRIA) with a bachelor's degree from Muhlenberg College in psychology. I also hold dual master's degrees in clinical psychology from LaSalle University and The New School for Social Research. I'm currently in the final stages of completing my Ph.D. in psychology at Fielding Graduate University. I like to use a variety of therapeutic techniques that focus on empathy and genuineness to make each one of my clients feel supported and heard.
I specialize in working with individuals who have histories of trauma, mood, anxiety, co-occurring disorders, relationship difficulties, and chronic illness.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Infant Mental Health Expert (IMH-E), and EMDR Certified Therapist (EMDRIA) with a bachelor's degree from Muhlenberg College in psychology. I also hold dual master's degrees in clinical psychology from LaSalle University and The New School for Social Research. I'm currently in the final stages of completing my Ph.D. in psychology at Fielding Graduate University. I like to use a variety of therapeutic techniques that focus on empathy and genuineness to make each one of my clients feel supported and heard.
Multi-disciplinary, NJ and NY licensed psychologist, with specialty training in behavioral medicine (biofeedback and hypnosis), couples' therapy, and long-term individual psychotherapy. Particular interest in religious and spiritual issues in psychotherapy. 40 years of practice in a variety of settings: suburban communities, universities, inner cities, prisons, veterans, law enforcement officers. Current practice is part-time. Semi-retired. Also a Professor, researcher, and writer.
Multi-disciplinary, NJ and NY licensed psychologist, with specialty training in behavioral medicine (biofeedback and hypnosis), couples' therapy, and long-term individual psychotherapy. Particular interest in religious and spiritual issues in psychotherapy. 40 years of practice in a variety of settings: suburban communities, universities, inner cities, prisons, veterans, law enforcement officers. Current practice is part-time. Semi-retired. Also a Professor, researcher, and writer.
Psychodrama New Jersey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, TEP, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakhurst, NJ 07755
Psychodrama New Jersey is a multi-practitioner office. All practitioners use a combination of modalities to treat conditions such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, dysfunctional relationships patterns, behavioral issues, issues arising from difficult life transitions including health issues, past abuse and trauma. By combining different modalities, our practitioners are able to help you address issues from multiple directions.
Psychodrama New Jersey is a multi-practitioner office. All practitioners use a combination of modalities to treat conditions such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, dysfunctional relationships patterns, behavioral issues, issues arising from difficult life transitions including health issues, past abuse and trauma. By combining different modalities, our practitioners are able to help you address issues from multiple directions.
Rik Fire
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LISW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Oakhurst, NJ 07755
Rik Fire (aka Manjot Singh Khalsa) is a psychotherapist in private practice since 1996, sacred healer, interfaith minister, teacher and co-creator of Radikal Healing. Radikal Healing is a process of life transformation utilizing a complement of modalities tailored to each client's individual needs including psychotherapy, meditation, Kundalini yoga, Shamanic technology, energy medicine, life coaching and supervised fasting. Village of Radikal Healing in Montgomery County, PA & Radikal Healing Suite Asbury Park, NJ are healing centers that provide opportunities for people to embrace the Radikal Life they were meant to live.
Rik Fire (aka Manjot Singh Khalsa) is a psychotherapist in private practice since 1996, sacred healer, interfaith minister, teacher and co-creator of Radikal Healing. Radikal Healing is a process of life transformation utilizing a complement of modalities tailored to each client's individual needs including psychotherapy, meditation, Kundalini yoga, Shamanic technology, energy medicine, life coaching and supervised fasting. Village of Radikal Healing in Montgomery County, PA & Radikal Healing Suite Asbury Park, NJ are healing centers that provide opportunities for people to embrace the Radikal Life they were meant to live.
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Adults facing relationship difficulties, stressors of daily living, anxiety, depression, grief chronic pain, chronic health issues, and terminal illness.
Life shapes us all. I help adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, anger and their limiting beliefs that keep them stuck, to gain meaning and understanding of their life stories by learning to gain clarity of how life shaped them, to shift their internal beliefs and life so they can live from their essence and experience healing, joy, fulfillment and peace. My ideal client is he or she who has courage to go within to do the internal emotional healing work, is self-motivated, ready to make lasting change and is active in the therapy process.
Adults facing relationship difficulties, stressors of daily living, anxiety, depression, grief chronic pain, chronic health issues, and terminal illness.
Life shapes us all. I help adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, anger and their limiting beliefs that keep them stuck, to gain meaning and understanding of their life stories by learning to gain clarity of how life shaped them, to shift their internal beliefs and life so they can live from their essence and experience healing, joy, fulfillment and peace. My ideal client is he or she who has courage to go within to do the internal emotional healing work, is self-motivated, ready to make lasting change and is active in the therapy process.
I provide Individual, Couples, and Family Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults and geriatrics. My specialties include: Adult Children of Alcoholics, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bereavement/Grief, Child Abuse/Neglect, Chronic Illness, Depression, Domestic Violence, Eating Disorders, Family Conflict, Impulse Control Disorders, Marital/Couples Issues, Meditation/Mindfulness, Mood Disorders, OCD/Compulsion, Pain Management, Panic Attacks, Personality Disorders (e.g., Borderline, Narcissistic, etc.), Phobias, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)/Trauma, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Self-acceptance, Self-mutilation/Cutting, Sex Abuse Victim, Sleep Disorders, Social Skills, Stress, Substance Abuse, Suicidality, Weight Loss, and Women's Issues.
I provide Individual, Couples, and Family Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults and geriatrics. My specialties include: Adult Children of Alcoholics, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bereavement/Grief, Child Abuse/Neglect, Chronic Illness, Depression, Domestic Violence, Eating Disorders, Family Conflict, Impulse Control Disorders, Marital/Couples Issues, Meditation/Mindfulness, Mood Disorders, OCD/Compulsion, Pain Management, Panic Attacks, Personality Disorders (e.g., Borderline, Narcissistic, etc.), Phobias, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)/Trauma, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Self-acceptance, Self-mutilation/Cutting, Sex Abuse Victim, Sleep Disorders, Social Skills, Stress, Substance Abuse, Suicidality, Weight Loss, and Women's Issues.
For example, for chronic illness issues, I might work psychodynamically, and also use medical hypnosis.
I hold Certificates from The Center for the Study of Anorexia and Bulimia, where I am a supervisor; am a past president and current faculty member of the NY State Society of Ericksonian Hypnosis and Psychotherapy; and have supervised in the Graduate Programs for Mental Health Counseling and Clinical Social Work at Hunter College/CUNY.
For example, for chronic illness issues, I might work psychodynamically, and also use medical hypnosis.
I hold Certificates from The Center for the Study of Anorexia and Bulimia, where I am a supervisor; am a past president and current faculty member of the NY State Society of Ericksonian Hypnosis and Psychotherapy; and have supervised in the Graduate Programs for Mental Health Counseling and Clinical Social Work at Hunter College/CUNY.
I specialize in fostering healthy relationships and communication, anxiety, depression, life transitions, chronic illness, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder and LGBTQIA+.
I am a LCSW and certified School SW with over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults. The decision to ask for help takes courage and can be intimidating. My goal is to provide you with a safe, compassionate and accepting environment for you to comfortably share your thoughts and feelings. I will consistently engage and encourage you to do your best as we work together to develop your treatment plan and identify the important issues that have brought you to therapy.
I specialize in fostering healthy relationships and communication, anxiety, depression, life transitions, chronic illness, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder and LGBTQIA+.
I am a LCSW and certified School SW with over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults. The decision to ask for help takes courage and can be intimidating. My goal is to provide you with a safe, compassionate and accepting environment for you to comfortably share your thoughts and feelings. I will consistently engage and encourage you to do your best as we work together to develop your treatment plan and identify the important issues that have brought you to therapy.
Tom Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
I work with my clients by deeply listening to their pain while quickly finding new ways of to improve their quality of life.
Life is hard. Sometimes we need help sorting things out. I have worked with many different kinds of clients with many different types of issues ranging from schizophrenia, sever bipolar disorder, personality anomalies, and jus plain old stress, anxiety, and depression. No matter how severe you may think your problems are, I can help you.
I work with my clients by deeply listening to their pain while quickly finding new ways of to improve their quality of life.
Life is hard. Sometimes we need help sorting things out. I have worked with many different kinds of clients with many different types of issues ranging from schizophrenia, sever bipolar disorder, personality anomalies, and jus plain old stress, anxiety, and depression. No matter how severe you may think your problems are, I can help you.
Carol L Veizer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, ACS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
It is not a label; it is a universal emotion that does not only apply to mental illness.
Currently, I work with clients who desire to be full participants in their own health and healing process. My clients are "seekers" by nature -- often on a spiritual quest. Many of my clients have already had years of previous therapy. They do not come to me to work on a "problem." They come to understand their role in the problem, to resolve it, and to learn from it. My "typical" client is someone who wants to transform suffering into meaning and bring purpose to it. Many of my clients are interested in using narrative or storytelling to tell or "rewrite" the stories of their lives.
It is not a label; it is a universal emotion that does not only apply to mental illness.
Currently, I work with clients who desire to be full participants in their own health and healing process. My clients are "seekers" by nature -- often on a spiritual quest. Many of my clients have already had years of previous therapy. They do not come to me to work on a "problem." They come to understand their role in the problem, to resolve it, and to learn from it. My "typical" client is someone who wants to transform suffering into meaning and bring purpose to it. Many of my clients are interested in using narrative or storytelling to tell or "rewrite" the stories of their lives.
Aliza Auslander | Equine-Assisted And Somatic Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP
Verified Verified
Tinton Falls, NJ 07712
We all have the potential to feel better than we do, even when life seems alright on the surface. But if you're here, chances are something hasn’t felt quite right for a while. The good news is, that can change, and often more easily than you expect. Our bodies have an incredible, natural ability to heal, and by tapping into that innate wisdom, we can navigate challenges, process difficult experiences, and move towards a deeper sense of well-being.
We all have the potential to feel better than we do, even when life seems alright on the surface. But if you're here, chances are something hasn’t felt quite right for a while. The good news is, that can change, and often more easily than you expect. Our bodies have an incredible, natural ability to heal, and by tapping into that innate wisdom, we can navigate challenges, process difficult experiences, and move towards a deeper sense of well-being.
Jennifer Robertson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ocean, NJ 07712
Finding a therapist can be an overwhelming task. You don't want to pick some name off a list. If you are looking for help, you might feel at the end of your rope, you don't know what else to do, like nobody understands or "gets" you, or that you need some simple guidance. We can help. Therapy isn't magic. Most people intellectually know what they need to do, they just need guidance, encouragement, or new skills to get there.
Finding a therapist can be an overwhelming task. You don't want to pick some name off a list. If you are looking for help, you might feel at the end of your rope, you don't know what else to do, like nobody understands or "gets" you, or that you need some simple guidance. We can help. Therapy isn't magic. Most people intellectually know what they need to do, they just need guidance, encouragement, or new skills to get there.
CLINICAL SUPERVISION AVAILABLE Therapy can help you change and improve your life. A therapist is an unconditional, non-judgemental listener. I am committed to your goals and want to make therapy comfortable and refreshing. I work with a variety of age groups, including children and adolescents, and conduct individual and family sessions. CERTIFIED CLINICAL ANXIETY TREATMENT PROFESSIONAL (CCATP)
CLINICAL SUPERVISION AVAILABLE Therapy can help you change and improve your life. A therapist is an unconditional, non-judgemental listener. I am committed to your goals and want to make therapy comfortable and refreshing. I work with a variety of age groups, including children and adolescents, and conduct individual and family sessions. CERTIFIED CLINICAL ANXIETY TREATMENT PROFESSIONAL (CCATP)
Christine Ferguson-Mizell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
Do you have a nagging voice inside that is wondering when you will make YOU a priority? Engaging in therapy can bring clarity, growth, understanding, and change. Starting the process though is nerve wracking & overwhelming. I work with clients to create a nurturing, non-judgmental environment where you can express your "unedited" self, learn new skills, and build better relationships(with yourself too!). While this learning can occur independently with the use of self-help tools, working collaboratively with a therapist can make the journey toward change faster, less isolating, and even sometimes a bit fun.
Do you have a nagging voice inside that is wondering when you will make YOU a priority? Engaging in therapy can bring clarity, growth, understanding, and change. Starting the process though is nerve wracking & overwhelming. I work with clients to create a nurturing, non-judgmental environment where you can express your "unedited" self, learn new skills, and build better relationships(with yourself too!). While this learning can occur independently with the use of self-help tools, working collaboratively with a therapist can make the journey toward change faster, less isolating, and even sometimes a bit fun.
Hi, I'm Derik Moore, LCSW. I worked as a psychotherapist and clinical supervisor for 10 years in the community mental health realm prior to establishing my own practice. I began my career working with those living with HIV as an activist in the mid-1990s in Newark and New Brunswick, NJ, where I engaged in street outreach and advocated for a harm reduction approach. This work informed my commitment to public health and to exploring how economic and sociological factors play significant roles in the ways we move through the world. I have also been a musician for nearly 40 years and offer virtual and in-person drum lessons.
Hi, I'm Derik Moore, LCSW. I worked as a psychotherapist and clinical supervisor for 10 years in the community mental health realm prior to establishing my own practice. I began my career working with those living with HIV as an activist in the mid-1990s in Newark and New Brunswick, NJ, where I engaged in street outreach and advocated for a harm reduction approach. This work informed my commitment to public health and to exploring how economic and sociological factors play significant roles in the ways we move through the world. I have also been a musician for nearly 40 years and offer virtual and in-person drum lessons.
Gwyn A Sondike
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Ocean, NJ 07712 (Online Only)
My ideal client believes the following: If you stay the course and you believe in yourself, take it one day at a time. There is going to be a light at the end of the tunnel. I believe we can learn coping skills that will enable us to follow our path and to find a more resilient and fulfilling life.
My ideal client believes the following: If you stay the course and you believe in yourself, take it one day at a time. There is going to be a light at the end of the tunnel. I believe we can learn coping skills that will enable us to follow our path and to find a more resilient and fulfilling life.
Heather McCooey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC, CCS
Verified Verified
Asbury Park, NJ 07712 (Online Only)
Heather McCooey has experience working with adults with a variety of acute and chronic behavioral health issues such as- anxiety, depression and mood disorders as well as drug and alcohol use disorders and the impacts of these illnesses on families and loved ones. Ms. McCooey provides individual, family and group counseling to adults using cognitive behavioral, motivational and person centered therapies. She offers a thoughtful, down to earth and humorous demeanor and perspective in working with her clients and feels grateful to be a part of their journey towards self knowledge, improvement and change.
Heather McCooey has experience working with adults with a variety of acute and chronic behavioral health issues such as- anxiety, depression and mood disorders as well as drug and alcohol use disorders and the impacts of these illnesses on families and loved ones. Ms. McCooey provides individual, family and group counseling to adults using cognitive behavioral, motivational and person centered therapies. She offers a thoughtful, down to earth and humorous demeanor and perspective in working with her clients and feels grateful to be a part of their journey towards self knowledge, improvement and change.
Elissa Arbeitman
Art Therapist, MA, ATR-BC, LPAT, LCAT, ATCS
Verified Verified
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
I am passionate about working with women who are navigating a major life transition but are finding themselves exhausted by their inner critic, judging themselves to the point of being stuck and shut down from their creative expression. I value your internal sense of self as a significant resource to help alleviate your symptoms. Many women I see are looking for an alternative to traditional talk therapy. My comprehensive training in psychotherapy and art therapy brings a unique element to my sessions in which we access and utilize your creativity to help problem solve and gain a fresh, new perspective.
I am passionate about working with women who are navigating a major life transition but are finding themselves exhausted by their inner critic, judging themselves to the point of being stuck and shut down from their creative expression. I value your internal sense of self as a significant resource to help alleviate your symptoms. Many women I see are looking for an alternative to traditional talk therapy. My comprehensive training in psychotherapy and art therapy brings a unique element to my sessions in which we access and utilize your creativity to help problem solve and gain a fresh, new perspective.
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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.