Chronic Pain Therapists in Somerset, NJ

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Ashley Zultanky
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Somerset, NJ 08873  (Online Only)
ACT suggests that pain and discomfort are part of the human experience.
I am a licensed psychologist specializing in the treatment of adolescents through adults experiencing challenges related to sport performance, executive dysfunction, anxiety, depression, and difficult life adjustments. I also work with individual and team sports to help athletes find success on and off the field, including improving performance anxiety and reshaping team dynamics. I practice from an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) lens with a focus on present moment awareness, acknowledgment of difficult internal experiences, and valued-based living to improve quality of life and performance.
ACT suggests that pain and discomfort are part of the human experience.
I am a licensed psychologist specializing in the treatment of adolescents through adults experiencing challenges related to sport performance, executive dysfunction, anxiety, depression, and difficult life adjustments. I also work with individual and team sports to help athletes find success on and off the field, including improving performance anxiety and reshaping team dynamics. I practice from an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) lens with a focus on present moment awareness, acknowledgment of difficult internal experiences, and valued-based living to improve quality of life and performance.
(848) 266-6245 View (848) 266-6245
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Nina Williams
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Somerset, NJ 08873
If you are looking for a new perspective on a problem, a better relationship, or a greater sense of contentment and vitality in your life, I can help. With more than twenty years of practice and thirteen years of advanced training, I offer a seasoned, educated approach to psychotherapy with adolescents, adults, and couples. I have experience helping clients with depression, anxiety, trauma, sexual difficulties, physical illness, grief, life transitions, and problems with relationships.
If you are looking for a new perspective on a problem, a better relationship, or a greater sense of contentment and vitality in your life, I can help. With more than twenty years of practice and thirteen years of advanced training, I offer a seasoned, educated approach to psychotherapy with adolescents, adults, and couples. I have experience helping clients with depression, anxiety, trauma, sexual difficulties, physical illness, grief, life transitions, and problems with relationships.
(732) 800-4796 View (732) 800-4796
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Jacqueline Pidich
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ACS, LPAT, ATR- BC, ATCS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Somerset, NJ 08875  (Online Only)
We are living in very different times. Are stress, depression and anxiety eating you alive? Are you feeling overwhelmed, unheard, or lonely, despite all of your attempts at handling life alone? You deserve a break, and you owe it to yourself to try! I can help you with the transitions you face due to Covid, the change in seasons, college and job stress, break ups, divorce, raising kids, coming out as LGBT and, or chronic pain. I get it you may not know where to start. I myself have overcome many life's challenges. Breathe and take a shot! ... Art Therapy and talk therapy can provide a sense of relief, and I am here to support you!
We are living in very different times. Are stress, depression and anxiety eating you alive? Are you feeling overwhelmed, unheard, or lonely, despite all of your attempts at handling life alone? You deserve a break, and you owe it to yourself to try! I can help you with the transitions you face due to Covid, the change in seasons, college and job stress, break ups, divorce, raising kids, coming out as LGBT and, or chronic pain. I get it you may not know where to start. I myself have overcome many life's challenges. Breathe and take a shot! ... Art Therapy and talk therapy can provide a sense of relief, and I am here to support you!
(609) 436-9416 View (609) 436-9416
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Psychotherapy; Addiction; Psychological Counseling
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCADC, LPC, CRS, FAPA
Verified Verified
Somerset, NJ 08873
Practices that include modalities with Eclectic theoretical orientation. Counseling everyone regardless of background purely on presenting health issues. Using integrative approach to whole person restoration of functioning. Mindfulness, Cognitive,Logotherapy, Motivational Interviewing. Transfigurative Hypnotherapy is strictly for pain management, sleep disorder, anxiety and relaxation. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). We proudly embrace the ethical values of the APA, AACC, ACA and NBCC (National Board for Certified Counselors) that respectively advice counselor to practice within their competencies (training).
Practices that include modalities with Eclectic theoretical orientation. Counseling everyone regardless of background purely on presenting health issues. Using integrative approach to whole person restoration of functioning. Mindfulness, Cognitive,Logotherapy, Motivational Interviewing. Transfigurative Hypnotherapy is strictly for pain management, sleep disorder, anxiety and relaxation. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). We proudly embrace the ethical values of the APA, AACC, ACA and NBCC (National Board for Certified Counselors) that respectively advice counselor to practice within their competencies (training).
(732) 983-5313 View (732) 983-5313
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Amy Burns
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Somerset, NJ 08873
I have 15+ years of clinical experience in group homes, hospitals, schools, community and private practice settings with treating adolescence, adults, and older persons with a variety of life challenges including mood disorders, personality disorders, attention/focus issues, grief/loss, trauma/PTSD, chronic illness, TBI, disabilities and life adjustments.
"The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new" - Socrates. Sharing your feelings, experiences, and challenges with others is not always an easy task. I admire you for seeking support in making changes in your life and want to provide a safe, welcoming place for great personal growth work. My style is person-centered and strengths-oriented with an eclectic approach. Not every strategy works for every person so I combine several different techniques (listed to the right) to give you options in your care. We work as a team to decide what works best for you!
I have 15+ years of clinical experience in group homes, hospitals, schools, community and private practice settings with treating adolescence, adults, and older persons with a variety of life challenges including mood disorders, personality disorders, attention/focus issues, grief/loss, trauma/PTSD, chronic illness, TBI, disabilities and life adjustments.
"The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new" - Socrates. Sharing your feelings, experiences, and challenges with others is not always an easy task. I admire you for seeking support in making changes in your life and want to provide a safe, welcoming place for great personal growth work. My style is person-centered and strengths-oriented with an eclectic approach. Not every strategy works for every person so I combine several different techniques (listed to the right) to give you options in your care. We work as a team to decide what works best for you!
(732) 655-2178 View (732) 655-2178
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Rikki Lyn McCarthy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ExAT
Verified Verified
Somerset, NJ 08873
I've worked with chronic illnesses, major life transitions, and a little of everything in between.
I am so glad you've decided to attend therapy. No matter if your challenges are deeper traumas and healing or just an honest attempt to improve stress management, you are welcome with me. We work collaboratively to generate individualized goals and healthy habits catered to your specific needs and lifestyle. Depending on your preference, you can anticipate comfortable talk therapy or expressive arts therapies to help you along. It is my intention to help you achieve and thrive regardless of the task(s) at hand.
I've worked with chronic illnesses, major life transitions, and a little of everything in between.
I am so glad you've decided to attend therapy. No matter if your challenges are deeper traumas and healing or just an honest attempt to improve stress management, you are welcome with me. We work collaboratively to generate individualized goals and healthy habits catered to your specific needs and lifestyle. Depending on your preference, you can anticipate comfortable talk therapy or expressive arts therapies to help you along. It is my intention to help you achieve and thrive regardless of the task(s) at hand.
(848) 301-2162 View (848) 301-2162
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Sara Orkline
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Somerset, NJ 08873
My ideal client is someone who is willing to put in the work in the therapeutic process. The client should be able to recognize that there are changes that need to happen and are willing to do what it takes to make therapy work for them. The main issues that I work with are anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder. The goals of therapy would be to find a balance between where emotions no longer inhibit a person's ability to function on a daily basis.
My ideal client is someone who is willing to put in the work in the therapeutic process. The client should be able to recognize that there are changes that need to happen and are willing to do what it takes to make therapy work for them. The main issues that I work with are anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder. The goals of therapy would be to find a balance between where emotions no longer inhibit a person's ability to function on a daily basis.
(732) 631-8913 View (732) 631-8913
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Janelle Wilson
Art Therapist, MPS, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Somerset, NJ 08873  (Online Only)
** No Availability at this time** Because art is limitless and imaginative for all ages, I utilize multi-mediums such as clay, paint, watercolor, writing, and mindfulness. Art is used as a platform to create a safe space for one to enhance their self-expression and thus their subconscious mind. "Great things are not done by impulse but by a series of small things brought together.” –Vincent Van Gogh.
** No Availability at this time** Because art is limitless and imaginative for all ages, I utilize multi-mediums such as clay, paint, watercolor, writing, and mindfulness. Art is used as a platform to create a safe space for one to enhance their self-expression and thus their subconscious mind. "Great things are not done by impulse but by a series of small things brought together.” –Vincent Van Gogh.
(732) 786-3881 View (732) 786-3881
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Sandi Fields
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Somerset, NJ 08873
Are you seeking a path to deeper well-being and inner harmony? At Transcend Counseling and Wellness Center, we believe true healing encompasses the MIND (releasing mental stress and emotional blocks), BODY (restoring physical vitality) and SPIRIT (connecting with your inner self and the elements around you). Our approach is designed for those who yearn for more than just symptom relief. We cater to individuals who aspire to live balanced, fulfilling lives by addressing the root causes of their distress and fostering a holistic transformation.
Are you seeking a path to deeper well-being and inner harmony? At Transcend Counseling and Wellness Center, we believe true healing encompasses the MIND (releasing mental stress and emotional blocks), BODY (restoring physical vitality) and SPIRIT (connecting with your inner self and the elements around you). Our approach is designed for those who yearn for more than just symptom relief. We cater to individuals who aspire to live balanced, fulfilling lives by addressing the root causes of their distress and fostering a holistic transformation.
(732) 451-7883 View (732) 451-7883
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Debra G Salzman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Somerset, NJ 08873  (Online Only)
I am a licensed psychologist in New Jersey and have been working with children, adolescents, adults and families for over 25 years. I strive to help individuals, couples and families meet their individual goals, reducing distress and anxiety, managing life's challenges, decreasing conflict, improving mood and increasing productivity. Therapy is a collaborative process in which individuals learn skills to incorporate into their lives, in order to see change and achieve goals that are desired. I lecture extensively throughout the area to school districts and at state and local conferences.
I am a licensed psychologist in New Jersey and have been working with children, adolescents, adults and families for over 25 years. I strive to help individuals, couples and families meet their individual goals, reducing distress and anxiety, managing life's challenges, decreasing conflict, improving mood and increasing productivity. Therapy is a collaborative process in which individuals learn skills to incorporate into their lives, in order to see change and achieve goals that are desired. I lecture extensively throughout the area to school districts and at state and local conferences.
(848) 246-1938 View (848) 246-1938
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Dr. Michael Selbst
Psychologist, PhD, BCBA-D
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Somerset, NJ 08873
I am the Executive Director of Behavior Therapy Associates (BTA), a Licensed Psychologist & Certified School Psychologist in New Jersey & Pennsylvania, and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) at the Doctoral level. My colleagues and I provide services in NJ & PA, and we can provide telehealth to more than 40 states through PSYPACT.org. I have expertise with pre-school aged children through adults, and I provide individual & family therapy, Behavioral Parent Training, & Social Skills Training. I have co-authored a social skills curriculum & behavior problems resource kit. I also provide Executive Coaching.
I am the Executive Director of Behavior Therapy Associates (BTA), a Licensed Psychologist & Certified School Psychologist in New Jersey & Pennsylvania, and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) at the Doctoral level. My colleagues and I provide services in NJ & PA, and we can provide telehealth to more than 40 states through PSYPACT.org. I have expertise with pre-school aged children through adults, and I provide individual & family therapy, Behavioral Parent Training, & Social Skills Training. I have co-authored a social skills curriculum & behavior problems resource kit. I also provide Executive Coaching.
(732) 800-4023 View (732) 800-4023
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Melanie Pacheco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Somerset, NJ 08873
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.
(973) 354-5488 View (973) 354-5488
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Michelle Barber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Somerset, NJ 08873
I believe strongly that clients come in all different shapes and sizes and from different walks of life. Therefore, I do not have an ideal client, as my wish is to help anyone who needs it regardless of their experiences, needs, and goals. I welcome the experiences I will gain from having diverse clients.
I believe strongly that clients come in all different shapes and sizes and from different walks of life. Therefore, I do not have an ideal client, as my wish is to help anyone who needs it regardless of their experiences, needs, and goals. I welcome the experiences I will gain from having diverse clients.
(973) 874-2913 View (973) 874-2913
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Shani Muhammad
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Somerset, NJ 08873
My ideal client needs help with the services I specialize in. I typically consider the client's current habits and strengths to guide us on where to start goal setting. Showing up to therapy is a huge step, and I commend any client who takes that initiative.
My ideal client needs help with the services I specialize in. I typically consider the client's current habits and strengths to guide us on where to start goal setting. Showing up to therapy is a huge step, and I commend any client who takes that initiative.
(862) 386-2246 View (862) 386-2246
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Suruchi Saini
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Somerset, NJ 08873  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Board Certified Counselor & TeleMental Health Provider. I am here to help & empower you to safely get you through challenges! Are your relationships, personal/professional issues causing stress, anxiety, unexplained sadness, self-doubt, restlessness, impulsiveness & feelings of hopelessness? Do you feel that you need to change these uncomfortable feelings/behaviors? Let's work together. I see you as an expert on your own life, and offer my expertise to achieve your goals to make positive & lasting changes. I will actively support & guide you to explore the obstacles you face & the old thought/behavioral patterns that undermine your happiness.
I am a Board Certified Counselor & TeleMental Health Provider. I am here to help & empower you to safely get you through challenges! Are your relationships, personal/professional issues causing stress, anxiety, unexplained sadness, self-doubt, restlessness, impulsiveness & feelings of hopelessness? Do you feel that you need to change these uncomfortable feelings/behaviors? Let's work together. I see you as an expert on your own life, and offer my expertise to achieve your goals to make positive & lasting changes. I will actively support & guide you to explore the obstacles you face & the old thought/behavioral patterns that undermine your happiness.
(908) 842-0053 View (908) 842-0053
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Kapil Nayar
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Somerset, NJ 08873
Ideally, I work with all individuals. My ideal client would be one who has depression and anxiety, needs stress management techniques, and is open to meditative exercises.
Ideally, I work with all individuals. My ideal client would be one who has depression and anxiety, needs stress management techniques, and is open to meditative exercises.
(973) 283-5177 View (973) 283-5177
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Samantha Merse
Counselor, LAC, ATR-P
Verified Verified
Somerset, NJ 08873
My ideal client is someone who is motivated and ready to work on themselves. They are a client who attends each session as scheduled and on time, coming into it with an open mind and willingness to grow. The client would ideally be an adult who is within the LGBTQIA+ community and is coming to me to work on bettering themselves. Their issues would include depression, anxiety, and questioning their gender and sexual identity.
My ideal client is someone who is motivated and ready to work on themselves. They are a client who attends each session as scheduled and on time, coming into it with an open mind and willingness to grow. The client would ideally be an adult who is within the LGBTQIA+ community and is coming to me to work on bettering themselves. Their issues would include depression, anxiety, and questioning their gender and sexual identity.
(862) 358-4119 View (862) 358-4119
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Jerome Grant
Licensed Social Worker, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Somerset, NJ 08873
My ideal clients are people who have been unable to find someone they can pull back the veil covering their heart because of past betrayals, lack of trust, cultural roadblocks, or some other barrier that keeps the true source of their burden hidden. You are looking for a space where you can be honest, not with me, but with yourself. You're looking for someone who can listen without judgment and accompany you on your healing journey. You are seeking someone to either walk with you through your journey and hold you accountable for the goals you set for yourself or for someone who can simply listen with an open mind.
My ideal clients are people who have been unable to find someone they can pull back the veil covering their heart because of past betrayals, lack of trust, cultural roadblocks, or some other barrier that keeps the true source of their burden hidden. You are looking for a space where you can be honest, not with me, but with yourself. You're looking for someone who can listen without judgment and accompany you on your healing journey. You are seeking someone to either walk with you through your journey and hold you accountable for the goals you set for yourself or for someone who can simply listen with an open mind.
(973) 791-7613 View (973) 791-7613
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Caneel Schipper
Counselor, LAC, NCC
Verified Verified
Somerset, NJ 08873
My ideal client is curious about themselves and the world and actively participates in the therapeutic process. I enjoy working with young adults and older adults, but I'm not limited to these populations. My ideal client is at a place of feeling "stuck" in their life. Whether that be a career transition, deciding on a college major, feeling lost in a relationship, or a new onset of symptoms. I am also comfortable with helping individuals unpack their past to understand their current habits. My ideal client wants to understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to develop self-awareness and self-compassion along the way.
My ideal client is curious about themselves and the world and actively participates in the therapeutic process. I enjoy working with young adults and older adults, but I'm not limited to these populations. My ideal client is at a place of feeling "stuck" in their life. Whether that be a career transition, deciding on a college major, feeling lost in a relationship, or a new onset of symptoms. I am also comfortable with helping individuals unpack their past to understand their current habits. My ideal client wants to understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to develop self-awareness and self-compassion along the way.
(973) 434-5439 View (973) 434-5439
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Lisa Sanders
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Somerset, NJ 08875  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I created Balancing Life Counseling Center out of a desire to provide support and restoration of balance to the lives of children, adolescents, adults and families experiencing psychological distress.
I created Balancing Life Counseling Center out of a desire to provide support and restoration of balance to the lives of children, adolescents, adults and families experiencing psychological distress.
(908) 344-3315 View (908) 344-3315
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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.