Chronic Pain Therapists in Ardsley, NY

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Amy Stern
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Ardsley, NY 10502  (Online Only)
I am an experienced clinician who has been practicing social work for 20 years. My areas of expertise include: depression, anxiety, aging-related issues, adjustment to illness/disability, caregiver stress, transitions, and grief and loss. I use a customized approach when working with clients, utilizing my experience with cognitive-behavioral practices, psychodynamic work and supportive counseling in whatever combination is needed.
I am an experienced clinician who has been practicing social work for 20 years. My areas of expertise include: depression, anxiety, aging-related issues, adjustment to illness/disability, caregiver stress, transitions, and grief and loss. I use a customized approach when working with clients, utilizing my experience with cognitive-behavioral practices, psychodynamic work and supportive counseling in whatever combination is needed.
(516) 874-6915 View (516) 874-6915
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Christopher Libby
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ardsley, NY 10502
, coping with medical conditions such as chronic pain, fibromyalgia, IBS).
I am a clinical psychologist who primarily uses Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I work with clients of all ages-- I completed my doctoral training with a specialty in working with children and families, but I enjoy working with adults equally. In addition to my private practice, I serve as a supervisor, Assistant Clinic Director, and Coordinator of the DBT Program at Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS). There I have been involved in training doctoral students in clinical psychology for the last 11 years.
, coping with medical conditions such as chronic pain, fibromyalgia, IBS).
I am a clinical psychologist who primarily uses Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I work with clients of all ages-- I completed my doctoral training with a specialty in working with children and families, but I enjoy working with adults equally. In addition to my private practice, I serve as a supervisor, Assistant Clinic Director, and Coordinator of the DBT Program at Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS). There I have been involved in training doctoral students in clinical psychology for the last 11 years.
(917) 809-6532 View (917) 809-6532
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Jeff Fine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MS, NSCACPT
Not Verified Not Verified
Ardsley, NY 10502
Do you feel depressed, anxious, or overwhelmed? Have you struggled with dieting for years? Having relationship problems? Just feel stuck? Let me help you to understand the obstacles that prevent you from improving your life, and work with you to develop important skills and strategies to overcome them. As a result, you can experience improved mood, increased self-esteem, and have all the confidence you need to pursue and achieve your goals.
Do you feel depressed, anxious, or overwhelmed? Have you struggled with dieting for years? Having relationship problems? Just feel stuck? Let me help you to understand the obstacles that prevent you from improving your life, and work with you to develop important skills and strategies to overcome them. As a result, you can experience improved mood, increased self-esteem, and have all the confidence you need to pursue and achieve your goals.
(646) 600-9021 View (646) 600-9021
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Anton Bluman
Counselor, MS, AIBT
Verified Verified
Ardsley, NY 10502
As a counselor, neurofeedback / EEG Biofeedback and holistic healthcare practitioner, with decades of experience, I use a supportive, personalized, in-depth approach, addressing the whole person, providing coping strategies to navigate life's challenges and thrive. I help with alleviating Anxiety, Depression, neurological conditions in adults, children, families, managing stress, emotional control, deepening relaxation, increasing mental clarity. Plus, I provide guidance, programs for resolving deeper, self-esteem issues, clarifying unique values, purpose, enabling growth, advancing to a more balanced, optimal quality of living.
As a counselor, neurofeedback / EEG Biofeedback and holistic healthcare practitioner, with decades of experience, I use a supportive, personalized, in-depth approach, addressing the whole person, providing coping strategies to navigate life's challenges and thrive. I help with alleviating Anxiety, Depression, neurological conditions in adults, children, families, managing stress, emotional control, deepening relaxation, increasing mental clarity. Plus, I provide guidance, programs for resolving deeper, self-esteem issues, clarifying unique values, purpose, enabling growth, advancing to a more balanced, optimal quality of living.
(914) 425-5218 View (914) 425-5218
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Kevin Felix
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ardsley, NY 10502
Searching for a therapist can be overwhelming: scrolling through endless photos, personal statements, and credentials hoping to find someone with the perfect combination of traits to help you or your child. I don’t know if that perfect match exists, but I do believe the most important factor in therapy is the trusting relationship formed between the therapist and the client. I pride myself on my ability to connect with clients who haven’t clicked with therapists in the past, and for easing first-time clients into the process. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space, an open mind, a sense of humor, and a deep well of patience.
Searching for a therapist can be overwhelming: scrolling through endless photos, personal statements, and credentials hoping to find someone with the perfect combination of traits to help you or your child. I don’t know if that perfect match exists, but I do believe the most important factor in therapy is the trusting relationship formed between the therapist and the client. I pride myself on my ability to connect with clients who haven’t clicked with therapists in the past, and for easing first-time clients into the process. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space, an open mind, a sense of humor, and a deep well of patience.
(914) 246-5218 View (914) 246-5218

More Therapists Nearby

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Natalie Diaz Ludewig
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Scarsdale, NY 10583
I chose this specialty because I feel strongly that there should be More Options for pain and chronic symptoms then just "medication/surgery.
Tired of hearing "get better" and you having to wrestle with wanting to explode because you really wish that You Could ...Just... Get better!" You remind yourself that people mean well and manage a faint smile to reassure them, all the while feeling drained and consumed by all that it takes to just appear "okay." You barely even know how to answer "that" question any more. You're not alone, and you can find relief. Get Better with my guidance and NO more adding medication or surgery. Brief Profound Treatments available as well as moderate/long term treatments. HABLO ESPANOL TAMBIEN (Spanish speaking as well).
I chose this specialty because I feel strongly that there should be More Options for pain and chronic symptoms then just "medication/surgery.
Tired of hearing "get better" and you having to wrestle with wanting to explode because you really wish that You Could ...Just... Get better!" You remind yourself that people mean well and manage a faint smile to reassure them, all the while feeling drained and consumed by all that it takes to just appear "okay." You barely even know how to answer "that" question any more. You're not alone, and you can find relief. Get Better with my guidance and NO more adding medication or surgery. Brief Profound Treatments available as well as moderate/long term treatments. HABLO ESPANOL TAMBIEN (Spanish speaking as well).
(914) 908-4728 View (914) 908-4728
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Ilyse Spertus
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Scarsdale, NY 10583
panic attacks, general anxiety) and stress from every day living, to physical pain and emotional trauma.
Are you looking for a psychologist who is warm, direct and will work collaboratively with you? Together, we will work on using new tools to manage your anxiety and improve your overall mood, interpersonal skills and quality of life. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapies, which have been shown to be the most effective type of treatments for many psychological problems.
panic attacks, general anxiety) and stress from every day living, to physical pain and emotional trauma.
Are you looking for a psychologist who is warm, direct and will work collaboratively with you? Together, we will work on using new tools to manage your anxiety and improve your overall mood, interpersonal skills and quality of life. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapies, which have been shown to be the most effective type of treatments for many psychological problems.
(646) 502-8465 View (646) 502-8465
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Jaye Murray
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Scarsdale, NY 10583  (Online Only)
Types of sessions: Tele-therapy--Individual--Couple---Family--Group Some of my specialties include working with couples in conflict---people with chronic illness/ pain, depression, anxiety, work stress, grief and loss, life transitions,.
The exchange between you and therapist should be safe, honest and challenging. But it should also have humor, some guidance toward other resources but mostly it should not feel antiseptic to you---not contrived or distant and removed. This is about you--your life and the trust you put into your therapist should be received with honor and returned to you with respect and truth and consistency of presence. I am not going to spend time here telling you the approach I use, the methodology I subscribe to because every approach is unique to the person with whom I am working. You are unique and so should be your therapy.
Types of sessions: Tele-therapy--Individual--Couple---Family--Group Some of my specialties include working with couples in conflict---people with chronic illness/ pain, depression, anxiety, work stress, grief and loss, life transitions,.
The exchange between you and therapist should be safe, honest and challenging. But it should also have humor, some guidance toward other resources but mostly it should not feel antiseptic to you---not contrived or distant and removed. This is about you--your life and the trust you put into your therapist should be received with honor and returned to you with respect and truth and consistency of presence. I am not going to spend time here telling you the approach I use, the methodology I subscribe to because every approach is unique to the person with whom I am working. You are unique and so should be your therapy.
(914) 315-2146 View (914) 315-2146
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Marlene Dmytryshyn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACHP-SW
Verified Verified
Scarsdale, NY 10583  (Online Only)
My areas of expertise are grief and loss, caregiver stressors, life transitions, relationship issues, infidelity, divorce, and coping with acute and chronic illness.
Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, grief? Life is challenging! We do not always get what we want when we want it. The gap between the wanting and the getting is the place of positive growth or repeating the same old patterns that are not fruitful. I will walk that road with you no matter how bumpy and challenging. I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience in helping people overcome and bear with this thing we call "my life". My clinical venues have been in hospital, palliative care and hospice domains and private practice. Let us take your present journey into your better future!
My areas of expertise are grief and loss, caregiver stressors, life transitions, relationship issues, infidelity, divorce, and coping with acute and chronic illness.
Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, grief? Life is challenging! We do not always get what we want when we want it. The gap between the wanting and the getting is the place of positive growth or repeating the same old patterns that are not fruitful. I will walk that road with you no matter how bumpy and challenging. I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience in helping people overcome and bear with this thing we call "my life". My clinical venues have been in hospital, palliative care and hospice domains and private practice. Let us take your present journey into your better future!
(914) 514-9996 View (914) 514-9996
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Ziva Zaff
Art Therapist, MS, LCAT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Scarsdale, NY 10583
Don't let life pass you by. If you experience symptoms of stress, anxiety, or depression, or if you struggle with a history of trauma, loss, or chronic pain, your quality of life may be affected. As a psychotherapist, working with adolescents, adults, and the elderly in private practice, I maintain a sensitive and compassionate approach when meeting you at these life junctions. Offering creative and holistic modes of therapy to treat individuals, families and groups, my aim is to join you in lifting the fog of uncertainty and pain, revealing your innate abilities to cope and move forward towards a life of fulfillment.
Don't let life pass you by. If you experience symptoms of stress, anxiety, or depression, or if you struggle with a history of trauma, loss, or chronic pain, your quality of life may be affected. As a psychotherapist, working with adolescents, adults, and the elderly in private practice, I maintain a sensitive and compassionate approach when meeting you at these life junctions. Offering creative and holistic modes of therapy to treat individuals, families and groups, my aim is to join you in lifting the fog of uncertainty and pain, revealing your innate abilities to cope and move forward towards a life of fulfillment.
(914) 529-6365 View (914) 529-6365
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Hannah Rumpf
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522  (Online Only)
I have specialized experience working with people struggling with panic, trauma, traumatic brain injuries, individuals with disabilities and/or chronic illness, and the LGBTQ community.
Welcome! Everyone goes through challenges at some point in their lives, and we all need support in difficult times. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, injury, trauma, or other challenges, therapy can provide the tools you need for renewed hope, healing, and transformation. I believe in a therapeutic relationship grounded in kindness, trust, and empathy. During our sessions, I will listen deeply and non-judgmentally to your unique experience. Our relationship can be the catalyst for positive change in your life.
I have specialized experience working with people struggling with panic, trauma, traumatic brain injuries, individuals with disabilities and/or chronic illness, and the LGBTQ community.
Welcome! Everyone goes through challenges at some point in their lives, and we all need support in difficult times. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, injury, trauma, or other challenges, therapy can provide the tools you need for renewed hope, healing, and transformation. I believe in a therapeutic relationship grounded in kindness, trust, and empathy. During our sessions, I will listen deeply and non-judgmentally to your unique experience. Our relationship can be the catalyst for positive change in your life.
(607) 564-4328 View (607) 564-4328
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Brittany Kugler
Psychologist, PhD, MSW
Verified Verified
Irvington, NY 10533
I have specialized training in cognitive-behavioral therapy for: Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Agoraphobia, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Separation Anxiety Disorder, Social Phobia, Specific Phobias, Chronic Pain, Chronic Medical Illness, Somatic symptoms, PANDAS/PANS, Lyme Disease, Postpartum anxiety and OCD , Insomnia/Sleep problems, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Depression, Excoriation/Skin Picking, trichotillomania and tics/Tourette's.
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. I treat children, adolescents and adults using evidence-based practices. I have expertise in working with anxiety disorders including generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), specific phobias, social phobia, panic disorder, and separation anxiety disorder. Additionally, I am skilled in working with individuals coping with the many aspects of chronic medical illness, including illnesses that may have prominent psychiatric symptoms (e.g., PANDAS, PANS, Lyme Disease/coinfections).
I have specialized training in cognitive-behavioral therapy for: Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Agoraphobia, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Separation Anxiety Disorder, Social Phobia, Specific Phobias, Chronic Pain, Chronic Medical Illness, Somatic symptoms, PANDAS/PANS, Lyme Disease, Postpartum anxiety and OCD , Insomnia/Sleep problems, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Depression, Excoriation/Skin Picking, trichotillomania and tics/Tourette's.
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. I treat children, adolescents and adults using evidence-based practices. I have expertise in working with anxiety disorders including generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), specific phobias, social phobia, panic disorder, and separation anxiety disorder. Additionally, I am skilled in working with individuals coping with the many aspects of chronic medical illness, including illnesses that may have prominent psychiatric symptoms (e.g., PANDAS, PANS, Lyme Disease/coinfections).
(914) 825-4719 View (914) 825-4719
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Rebecca Donahue
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Scarsdale, NY 10530
As a licensed clinical psychologist, my practice is devoted to helping adults suffering from stress, anxiety and depression, often associated with trauma, life transitions, loss, problems in relationships or careers, and/or medical conditions. I also have advanced training in health psychology and offer treatment for insomnia and chronic pain. I feel privileged to witness the change that occurs as clients overcome difficulties, achieve their goals, and lead more satisfying lives. My approach is collaborative, active, supportive and real. I use evidence-based therapy that is individually tailored to be most effective for you.
As a licensed clinical psychologist, my practice is devoted to helping adults suffering from stress, anxiety and depression, often associated with trauma, life transitions, loss, problems in relationships or careers, and/or medical conditions. I also have advanced training in health psychology and offer treatment for insomnia and chronic pain. I feel privileged to witness the change that occurs as clients overcome difficulties, achieve their goals, and lead more satisfying lives. My approach is collaborative, active, supportive and real. I use evidence-based therapy that is individually tailored to be most effective for you.
(914) 908-6056 View (914) 908-6056
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Julie Weiner
Counselor, MS, LMHC, BCB
Verified Verified
Hastings on Hudson, NY 10706
Waitlist for new clients
I teach EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) and WHEE--"tapping therapies"-- to help people quickly reduce pain, break self-destructive behavior patterns and alleviate the consequences of past trauma.
Are you suffering from chronic anxiety or stress? Stress can make it hard to concentrate. It can result in irritability, headaches, hypertension, insomnia, even panic attacks. It can worsen asthma, ADHD, autoimmune disorders, IBS, fibromyalgia, migraine and other chronic pain conditions. And it can sabotage your best efforts to maintain a healthy weight. With decades of experience using biofeedback, nutrition education and tapping therapies to teach stress management skills to people dealing with chronic pain, asthma and other health problems, I can help you learn to calm your mind and alleviate the effects of stress. Solutions to apparently insurmountable life problems begin to emerge effortlessly.
I teach EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) and WHEE--"tapping therapies"-- to help people quickly reduce pain, break self-destructive behavior patterns and alleviate the consequences of past trauma.
Are you suffering from chronic anxiety or stress? Stress can make it hard to concentrate. It can result in irritability, headaches, hypertension, insomnia, even panic attacks. It can worsen asthma, ADHD, autoimmune disorders, IBS, fibromyalgia, migraine and other chronic pain conditions. And it can sabotage your best efforts to maintain a healthy weight. With decades of experience using biofeedback, nutrition education and tapping therapies to teach stress management skills to people dealing with chronic pain, asthma and other health problems, I can help you learn to calm your mind and alleviate the effects of stress. Solutions to apparently insurmountable life problems begin to emerge effortlessly.
(347) 269-2263 View (347) 269-2263
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Amanda Rosenberg
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Scarsdale, NY 10583  (Online Only)
My primary focus is working with adults seeking work-life balance, burnout prevention, adjustment to past and present life changes (e.g., chronic illness, grief), and navigating the complexities of relationships.
My primary focus is working with adults seeking work-life balance, burnout prevention, adjustment to past and present life changes (e.g., chronic illness, grief), and navigating the complexities of relationships.
(332) 286-2768 View (332) 286-2768
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Nancy Sibirski Oren
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hastings on Hudson, NY 10706
In addition I have experience working with anxiety, depression, pre- and post partum, addictions, trauma, sexual trauma, chronic pain, career and interfaith couples.
I am a relational psychotherapist who works with individuals and couples. I believe that therapy is a process where we come together to create a unique relationship - one that provides the safe space in which we explore and understand your inner world. It is through this understanding that we create room for growth, change and well being. Therapy is your time to connect with and explore your authentic self.
In addition I have experience working with anxiety, depression, pre- and post partum, addictions, trauma, sexual trauma, chronic pain, career and interfaith couples.
I am a relational psychotherapist who works with individuals and couples. I believe that therapy is a process where we come together to create a unique relationship - one that provides the safe space in which we explore and understand your inner world. It is through this understanding that we create room for growth, change and well being. Therapy is your time to connect with and explore your authentic self.
(516) 806-4880 View (516) 806-4880
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Andrea Deutsch
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Scarsdale, NY 10583
If you are feeling bad about yourself and aspects of your life, therapy can help improve your self-esteem, mood, and the quality of your life. I work with adults and adolescents who are struggling with a wide range of issues. Some are confused and unhappy about their relationships or troubled by their performance at work or school. Others come into therapy because of a crisis in their lives, such as illness, divorce, or the loss of a loved one. I also see people who are having trouble adjusting to a life transition, like going away to college or becoming a parent. Still others are bothered by events from the past. Whatever the issue, feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed and/or angry are common.
If you are feeling bad about yourself and aspects of your life, therapy can help improve your self-esteem, mood, and the quality of your life. I work with adults and adolescents who are struggling with a wide range of issues. Some are confused and unhappy about their relationships or troubled by their performance at work or school. Others come into therapy because of a crisis in their lives, such as illness, divorce, or the loss of a loved one. I also see people who are having trouble adjusting to a life transition, like going away to college or becoming a parent. Still others are bothered by events from the past. Whatever the issue, feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed and/or angry are common.
(914) 295-0649 View (914) 295-0649
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Alaina Hammond
Psychologist, PsyD, ABPP
Verified Verified
Scarsdale, NY 10583  (Online Only)
I have worked for more than a decade treating anxiety and depression related to illness.
I entered the field of psychology because I enjoy helping individuals cope with anxiety, depression and/or stress from health conditions.
I have worked for more than a decade treating anxiety and depression related to illness.
I entered the field of psychology because I enjoy helping individuals cope with anxiety, depression and/or stress from health conditions.
(914) 758-1232 View (914) 758-1232
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Deborah Schuessler
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Scarsdale, NY 10583  (Online Only)
I also use mindfulness techniques, relaxation training to help reduce anxiety, stress, depression and pain.
I offer psychotherapy, hypnosis, and guided imagery to treat anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, chronic fatigue, chronic pain, migraines, sleep problems and more. I accept medicare and am a warm, supportive, nonjudgmental person who is interested in learning about you and helping you explore whatever issues and problems you'd like to address. I work with people who are feeling overwhelmed by personal problems, depression, and anxiety. In my experience, as you begin to feel supported by me and work on finding out who you are and what you want, you will begin to develop your own personal solutions.
I also use mindfulness techniques, relaxation training to help reduce anxiety, stress, depression and pain.
I offer psychotherapy, hypnosis, and guided imagery to treat anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, chronic fatigue, chronic pain, migraines, sleep problems and more. I accept medicare and am a warm, supportive, nonjudgmental person who is interested in learning about you and helping you explore whatever issues and problems you'd like to address. I work with people who are feeling overwhelmed by personal problems, depression, and anxiety. In my experience, as you begin to feel supported by me and work on finding out who you are and what you want, you will begin to develop your own personal solutions.
(845) 377-0740 View (845) 377-0740
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Andrea L Labis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Scarsdale, NY 10583
With over 25 years of private practice experience, I offer individual, couples,family, and group rpsychotherapy. My expertise includes: Complex Child Custody and Divorce Proceedings, Parent Coordonation, Parent Coaching, Eating Disorders, Bariatric Surgery, Pain Management, Child/Adolescent School Difficulties, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Complicated Grief, and Infertility. In addition to having a post-graduate Certificate in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, I have studied Ayurveda, meditation, mind-body therapy, and other mindful practices. A warm place, a safe space, and a great deal of empathy (with a dose of laughter) help to bring light into the darkest places. I appreciate your strengths!
With over 25 years of private practice experience, I offer individual, couples,family, and group rpsychotherapy. My expertise includes: Complex Child Custody and Divorce Proceedings, Parent Coordonation, Parent Coaching, Eating Disorders, Bariatric Surgery, Pain Management, Child/Adolescent School Difficulties, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Complicated Grief, and Infertility. In addition to having a post-graduate Certificate in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, I have studied Ayurveda, meditation, mind-body therapy, and other mindful practices. A warm place, a safe space, and a great deal of empathy (with a dose of laughter) help to bring light into the darkest places. I appreciate your strengths!
(914) 840-5929 View (914) 840-5929
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.