Chronic Pain Therapists in Turnersville, NJ
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Jessica Rogers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Turnersville, NJ 08012
I work well with people struggling with anxiety and low self esteem. One of my strengths is building a person's self confidence and bringing out all their successes and accomplishments. I take great joy in highlighting all the work that a person has done throughout therapy and the progress towards their goals. I make sure to assure them that they are working at their own pace throughout their journey and that I am there to lend support where needed.
I work well with people struggling with anxiety and low self esteem. One of my strengths is building a person's self confidence and bringing out all their successes and accomplishments. I take great joy in highlighting all the work that a person has done throughout therapy and the progress towards their goals. I make sure to assure them that they are working at their own pace throughout their journey and that I am there to lend support where needed.
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Karen Ognibene
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Turnersville, NJ 08012
A time comes in everyone's life when we need to do some growth & healing work. Thankfully the ability to grow & heal is built into our human-nature, a nature that comes alive when we receive the support we need. Therapy is for receiving this support, and in a way that fits with you.
Throughout my life, along with my broad training and experience as a therapist, I've experienced my own, and have guided others in finding their ability to overcome what's happening 'right now', no matter what happened 'back then’, and no matter what concerns there are about the future.
A time comes in everyone's life when we need to do some growth & healing work. Thankfully the ability to grow & heal is built into our human-nature, a nature that comes alive when we receive the support we need. Therapy is for receiving this support, and in a way that fits with you.
Throughout my life, along with my broad training and experience as a therapist, I've experienced my own, and have guided others in finding their ability to overcome what's happening 'right now', no matter what happened 'back then’, and no matter what concerns there are about the future.
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Dr. Robert Crawford
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Turnersville, NJ 08012
All therapists are not the same. Your choice is important! For over 20 years I have successfully helped individuals and couples resolve problems, break destructive habits, repair relationships and regain hope in times of grief and tragedy. My approach uniquely combines the best practices of both clinical counseling and professional coaching to offer a plan of action tailored to the specific needs of each individual or couple.
All therapists are not the same. Your choice is important! For over 20 years I have successfully helped individuals and couples resolve problems, break destructive habits, repair relationships and regain hope in times of grief and tragedy. My approach uniquely combines the best practices of both clinical counseling and professional coaching to offer a plan of action tailored to the specific needs of each individual or couple.
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Jill Barbagli
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Turnersville, NJ 08012 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
My name is Jill Barbagli and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Grief/Trauma Specialist with over 20 years of experience. I enjoy helping people find new solutions to old challenges. I have worked extensively with military, law enforcement, and civilian clients and families. I can help reduce behavioral problems in children and adolescents, eliminate conflict in couple relationships, and lower anxiety, depression, and stress in individuals and families. I look forward to hearing from you and I look forward to serving you and your family. I offer convenient day, evening, and some weekend appointments.
My name is Jill Barbagli and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Grief/Trauma Specialist with over 20 years of experience. I enjoy helping people find new solutions to old challenges. I have worked extensively with military, law enforcement, and civilian clients and families. I can help reduce behavioral problems in children and adolescents, eliminate conflict in couple relationships, and lower anxiety, depression, and stress in individuals and families. I look forward to hearing from you and I look forward to serving you and your family. I offer convenient day, evening, and some weekend appointments.
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![Photo of Anne Nisenzon, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4d8753b9-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I have extensive experience in pain coping, stress management, adjustment to major life changes, and insomnia therapy.
Sometimes life throws obstacles at you that are out of your control, but that does not mean you cannot live your optimally healthy life. Being truly healthy includes emotional, social, mental and physical well-being. When these aspects of life are out of balance due to health problems, work stress, or personal issues, it can feel like your whole world is falling apart. Working through these challenges and learning the best coping tools can help you put it back together. I strive to help you move through challenges in achieving a healthy mind and body using practical, evidence-based strategies and compassionate tailored care.
I have extensive experience in pain coping, stress management, adjustment to major life changes, and insomnia therapy.
Sometimes life throws obstacles at you that are out of your control, but that does not mean you cannot live your optimally healthy life. Being truly healthy includes emotional, social, mental and physical well-being. When these aspects of life are out of balance due to health problems, work stress, or personal issues, it can feel like your whole world is falling apart. Working through these challenges and learning the best coping tools can help you put it back together. I strive to help you move through challenges in achieving a healthy mind and body using practical, evidence-based strategies and compassionate tailored care.
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Tree of Life Integrative Family Medicine
MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Haddonfield, NJ 08033 (Online Only)
Dr. Shakeilla Smithbey, has over 10 years of experience & founded the Tree of Life Integrative Medicine in 2020. She works as an Integrative Medicine Consultant in coordination with her patients’ primary care providers and specialists. At the Tree of Life Integrative Family Medicine, we offer medical consultation for adults and children ages 13 years old and above. Our services include nutritional counseling, supplement guidance, telemedicine and medical consultation for common inflammatory, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Additionally, we provide non-opioid pain management options like acupuncture. Book your appt today!
Dr. Shakeilla Smithbey, has over 10 years of experience & founded the Tree of Life Integrative Medicine in 2020. She works as an Integrative Medicine Consultant in coordination with her patients’ primary care providers and specialists. At the Tree of Life Integrative Family Medicine, we offer medical consultation for adults and children ages 13 years old and above. Our services include nutritional counseling, supplement guidance, telemedicine and medical consultation for common inflammatory, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Additionally, we provide non-opioid pain management options like acupuncture. Book your appt today!
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Elise Gaul
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Collingswood, NJ 08107 (Online Only)
I am an experienced practitioner providing evidenced-based therapies including EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Interpersonal Neurobiology, Pain Reprocessing Therapy, Hypnotherapy, CBT, mindfulness and others for processing grief and trauma, lowering anxiety, reducing pain symptoms, and improving mood.
Are you feeling off balance or distressed physically and emotionally due to a recent loss, past trauma, or stressful life circumstances? You need to process your experience plus tools and practices to enjoy a healthy mind-- one that is that is present, focused, responsive, and resilient. Your life is precious. Now is the time to make it the best it can be with positive mind states, a sense of purpose, and connection. A healthy mind is the best predictor of a happy life!
I am an experienced practitioner providing evidenced-based therapies including EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Interpersonal Neurobiology, Pain Reprocessing Therapy, Hypnotherapy, CBT, mindfulness and others for processing grief and trauma, lowering anxiety, reducing pain symptoms, and improving mood.
Are you feeling off balance or distressed physically and emotionally due to a recent loss, past trauma, or stressful life circumstances? You need to process your experience plus tools and practices to enjoy a healthy mind-- one that is that is present, focused, responsive, and resilient. Your life is precious. Now is the time to make it the best it can be with positive mind states, a sense of purpose, and connection. A healthy mind is the best predictor of a happy life!
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Life can be challenging and stressful. As M. Scott Peck wrote, "Life is difficult." Life can also be filled with enormous joy and pleasure. If you are suffering with depression or anxiety, struggling with the daily stresses of parenting, relationships, work place issues, coping with illness or grieving the loss of a loved one, I offer a safe, supportive and compassionate environment to assist you with these life challenges. The emotional support and guidance of a caring and empathetic professional, can truly make a positive difference in your life experience and emotional well-being.
Life can be challenging and stressful. As M. Scott Peck wrote, "Life is difficult." Life can also be filled with enormous joy and pleasure. If you are suffering with depression or anxiety, struggling with the daily stresses of parenting, relationships, work place issues, coping with illness or grieving the loss of a loved one, I offer a safe, supportive and compassionate environment to assist you with these life challenges. The emotional support and guidance of a caring and empathetic professional, can truly make a positive difference in your life experience and emotional well-being.
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Janet Sokoloff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Haddon Township, NJ 08108 (Online Only)
As we move through life, obstacles, challenges, disappointments and past pain can become road blocks to living the life we truly want. In therapy we can create a supportive, safe and accepting place for you to explore and dismantle the elements that have kept you stuck, and uncover your true potential to lead a life that is fulfilling and meaningful. If you are ready for this journey of self-discovery and change, I would be honored to work with you.
As we move through life, obstacles, challenges, disappointments and past pain can become road blocks to living the life we truly want. In therapy we can create a supportive, safe and accepting place for you to explore and dismantle the elements that have kept you stuck, and uncover your true potential to lead a life that is fulfilling and meaningful. If you are ready for this journey of self-discovery and change, I would be honored to work with you.
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I haven't known a single client whom I couldn't relate to, whose pain and attempts to deal with it I could not empathize with, on some basic level.
It's time to totally shake it up. Forget what you think you know about therapy or what you need to do to change your life... Making that level of change means confronting Truth and fundamentally changing yourself. I won't sugarcoat it and I certainly won't lie to you: I will tell you what you need to know and guide you toward making the proper choices in your life. And I'll prove it to you right now: I tell you outright that I can't fix you. No one can. The only person that has that sort of power over you IS you. This involves hard choices in learning how to manage your life. And I will stand beside you every step of the way.
I haven't known a single client whom I couldn't relate to, whose pain and attempts to deal with it I could not empathize with, on some basic level.
It's time to totally shake it up. Forget what you think you know about therapy or what you need to do to change your life... Making that level of change means confronting Truth and fundamentally changing yourself. I won't sugarcoat it and I certainly won't lie to you: I will tell you what you need to know and guide you toward making the proper choices in your life. And I'll prove it to you right now: I tell you outright that I can't fix you. No one can. The only person that has that sort of power over you IS you. This involves hard choices in learning how to manage your life. And I will stand beside you every step of the way.
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Stacey Seligman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Voorhees, NJ 08043 (Online Only)
I'm committed to providing a safe, caring, and nonjudgmental environment that encourages you to identify and overcome personal obstacles and emotional pain.
At one point or another, life can get difficultand painful for everyone. I specialize in helping people navigate their way through the challenges we all face that can make things seem so overwhelming. I believe the therapeutic process is a valuable tool that creates positive change in a client's life; from finding relief from depression, anxiety, and anger to developing coping skills and making life decisions. My approach to treatment is eclectic, allowing me to customize treatment for each client's unique needs and goals. My therapeutic style includes creativity, humor and support.
I'm committed to providing a safe, caring, and nonjudgmental environment that encourages you to identify and overcome personal obstacles and emotional pain.
At one point or another, life can get difficultand painful for everyone. I specialize in helping people navigate their way through the challenges we all face that can make things seem so overwhelming. I believe the therapeutic process is a valuable tool that creates positive change in a client's life; from finding relief from depression, anxiety, and anger to developing coping skills and making life decisions. My approach to treatment is eclectic, allowing me to customize treatment for each client's unique needs and goals. My therapeutic style includes creativity, humor and support.
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Welcome...I work with adults who are stuck in emotional pain: anxiety, depression, anger, feelings of worthlessness, relationship problems. My goals are to decrease suffering and to give you the tools to live more richly and fully for the rest of your life, long after therapy ends. I create a safe place of respect and compassion for you to do the work of getting better. I am with you, supporting you, as you learn
and practice the new skills and behaviors that help you live YOUR LIFE fully and with greater strength, resilience, and purpose. Suffering decreases and life enlarges.
Welcome...I work with adults who are stuck in emotional pain: anxiety, depression, anger, feelings of worthlessness, relationship problems. My goals are to decrease suffering and to give you the tools to live more richly and fully for the rest of your life, long after therapy ends. I create a safe place of respect and compassion for you to do the work of getting better. I am with you, supporting you, as you learn
and practice the new skills and behaviors that help you live YOUR LIFE fully and with greater strength, resilience, and purpose. Suffering decreases and life enlarges.
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Patricia Kenney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sicklerville, NJ 08081 (Online Only)
I have had a lot of experience with people with a trauma history, people who suffer from anxiety and chronic pain and chronic illness.
I have been a therapist for over 27 years and my passion to help people has not changed. Therapy is about not just listening to your client, but hearing what that person is saying, not just their actual words but what thoughts and feelings are behind the words. To my client, a therapy session feels like a conversation with someone who cares deeply about them and is listening, hearing and responding. But it is much more than a friendly conversation, as I offer my knowledge, expertise and acquired skills to help you solve your problems.
I have had a lot of experience with people with a trauma history, people who suffer from anxiety and chronic pain and chronic illness.
I have been a therapist for over 27 years and my passion to help people has not changed. Therapy is about not just listening to your client, but hearing what that person is saying, not just their actual words but what thoughts and feelings are behind the words. To my client, a therapy session feels like a conversation with someone who cares deeply about them and is listening, hearing and responding. But it is much more than a friendly conversation, as I offer my knowledge, expertise and acquired skills to help you solve your problems.
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I work from a validating and empowering approach that acknowledges that being a human is difficult and that many of our symptoms and struggles are the product of normal, innate attempts to deal with stress, discomfort, and pain.
I help people who are struggling with the full range of psychological issues (including anxiety in all of its forms, depression, OCD, chronic health issues, substance use, and adjustment issues) find an easier, more satisfying, and more fulfilling path. I believe that good therapy should feel like progress from day one, and will help you identify the strategies needed to make that progress. This approach to therapy generates long-term improvements for people suffering from the broad spectrum of painful human emotions and challenges.
I work from a validating and empowering approach that acknowledges that being a human is difficult and that many of our symptoms and struggles are the product of normal, innate attempts to deal with stress, discomfort, and pain.
I help people who are struggling with the full range of psychological issues (including anxiety in all of its forms, depression, OCD, chronic health issues, substance use, and adjustment issues) find an easier, more satisfying, and more fulfilling path. I believe that good therapy should feel like progress from day one, and will help you identify the strategies needed to make that progress. This approach to therapy generates long-term improvements for people suffering from the broad spectrum of painful human emotions and challenges.
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I have specialized experience treating children and families dealing with medical illness, disabilities, and developmental issues.
Peace of Mind. The goal of therapy is the relief of emotional distress, empowering you to approach life challenges with a feeling of calm and increased competence. We can work to reduce anxiety, improve mood, learn coping skills and calming strategies. These tools can be applied to a variety of issues including parenting skills, childhood behavior, pregnancy, postpartum and motherhood, relationships, medical stressors, anxiety and depression. I am offering in-office sessions as well as telehealth video sessions to let you choose what is most helpful to you.
I have specialized experience treating children and families dealing with medical illness, disabilities, and developmental issues.
Peace of Mind. The goal of therapy is the relief of emotional distress, empowering you to approach life challenges with a feeling of calm and increased competence. We can work to reduce anxiety, improve mood, learn coping skills and calming strategies. These tools can be applied to a variety of issues including parenting skills, childhood behavior, pregnancy, postpartum and motherhood, relationships, medical stressors, anxiety and depression. I am offering in-office sessions as well as telehealth video sessions to let you choose what is most helpful to you.
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I am the Founder of Fairmount Associates, LLC, a private counseling practice combining traditional psychotherapy approaches with hypnotherapy , mindfulness, & energy therapies to address issues as relationships, marriage, separation, divorce, depression, grief and loss, parenting issues, substance abuse, and self esteem. When appropriate, I employ hypnosis and hypnotherapy along with energy and mindfulness therapies to overcome anxiety, fears, phobias, anger, stress; to improve focus for sport, speaking and test taking; preparing for medical procedures & treatments; deal with chronic pain & illness; smoking and weight issues; & for stress reduction & stress management. This comprehensive background and experience provide a platform for my skills as a Life Coach.
I am the Founder of Fairmount Associates, LLC, a private counseling practice combining traditional psychotherapy approaches with hypnotherapy , mindfulness, & energy therapies to address issues as relationships, marriage, separation, divorce, depression, grief and loss, parenting issues, substance abuse, and self esteem. When appropriate, I employ hypnosis and hypnotherapy along with energy and mindfulness therapies to overcome anxiety, fears, phobias, anger, stress; to improve focus for sport, speaking and test taking; preparing for medical procedures & treatments; deal with chronic pain & illness; smoking and weight issues; & for stress reduction & stress management. This comprehensive background and experience provide a platform for my skills as a Life Coach.
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This method will address your chronic pain, panic attacks, fight/flight/freeze responses, angry outbursts, children with behavioral issues, body image concerns, and more.
Are you ready to experience healing and empowerment? If you or your loved ones are seeking support for trauma, crisis, somatic symptoms, or mental health challenges, I am here to help guide you and your family through your healing journey. I am a licensed Clinical Social worker who specializes in treating children, teens, families, and adults who have experienced trauma, a crisis, or significant mental health issues. With expertise in trauma and crisis resolution, I offer specialized care backed by Crisis and Trauma Response Interventions, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Complex Trauma Professional Level II certifications.
This method will address your chronic pain, panic attacks, fight/flight/freeze responses, angry outbursts, children with behavioral issues, body image concerns, and more.
Are you ready to experience healing and empowerment? If you or your loved ones are seeking support for trauma, crisis, somatic symptoms, or mental health challenges, I am here to help guide you and your family through your healing journey. I am a licensed Clinical Social worker who specializes in treating children, teens, families, and adults who have experienced trauma, a crisis, or significant mental health issues. With expertise in trauma and crisis resolution, I offer specialized care backed by Crisis and Trauma Response Interventions, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Complex Trauma Professional Level II certifications.
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Rita Taylor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BSN
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Blackwood, NJ 08012 (Online Only)
As a registered nurse with over 20 years working in a hospital setting, I have specialized knowledge and bring experience and training to work with maternal mental health, PTSD, chronic illness, and stress as well as enjoy working with individuals who struggle in relationships working with marriage/couples.
Accepting new clients! Change is possible and I believe that all individuals deserve an opportunity to make positive changes that will impact them throughout their lives. I am passionate about helping people explore their deepest needs or desires. I can help you to enhance your skills so you can address whatever is challenging you. I strive to help you determine what's right for you and then take you to the next step to lead a more fulfilling and satisfying life. To schedule an appointment go to seaside-serenity.com
As a registered nurse with over 20 years working in a hospital setting, I have specialized knowledge and bring experience and training to work with maternal mental health, PTSD, chronic illness, and stress as well as enjoy working with individuals who struggle in relationships working with marriage/couples.
Accepting new clients! Change is possible and I believe that all individuals deserve an opportunity to make positive changes that will impact them throughout their lives. I am passionate about helping people explore their deepest needs or desires. I can help you to enhance your skills so you can address whatever is challenging you. I strive to help you determine what's right for you and then take you to the next step to lead a more fulfilling and satisfying life. To schedule an appointment go to seaside-serenity.com
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Rene Youssef
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Deptford, NJ 08096 (Online Only)
Most of my clients are people who have lost sight of how awesome they actually are whether that be due to some sort of trauma, a bad or unfulfilling relationship, a chronic illness, or a mental health disorder. They are people looking to make sense of their realities and to learn how to manage them. My clients are mostly adolescents and adults, but I will see children who are capable of handling the telehealth format.
Most of my clients are people who have lost sight of how awesome they actually are whether that be due to some sort of trauma, a bad or unfulfilling relationship, a chronic illness, or a mental health disorder. They are people looking to make sense of their realities and to learn how to manage them. My clients are mostly adolescents and adults, but I will see children who are capable of handling the telehealth format.
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My goal is to help people find answers for questions they may have about themselves. This includes individuals exploring the diagnoses of Autism and ADHD in adulthood. I also work with individuals pursuing bariatric surgery, completing their evaluation and providing recommendations for their care. Regarding therapy, I provide ongoing therapy to individuals who are struggling with anxiety, chronic illness, or general life-related stress. My approach is to work collaboratively with you - you are the expert on yourself, I just bring the tools to the room!
My goal is to help people find answers for questions they may have about themselves. This includes individuals exploring the diagnoses of Autism and ADHD in adulthood. I also work with individuals pursuing bariatric surgery, completing their evaluation and providing recommendations for their care. Regarding therapy, I provide ongoing therapy to individuals who are struggling with anxiety, chronic illness, or general life-related stress. My approach is to work collaboratively with you - you are the expert on yourself, I just bring the tools to the room!
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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.