Chronic Pain Therapists in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, NY
Sybil Ottenstein
Counselor, LMHC, MA, RYT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, NY 11205
Here’s what I believe: it can be really scary to get in touch with our emotions and needs, but when we avoid them, it wreaks havoc on our lives. We lash out, people please, numb out, run away, dissociate, or sometimes completely shut down. There comes a point, however, when we decide we want more out of life, and know it's time for change. Perhaps you’re at that point right now. If so, I want to offer you a warm welcome. In our work together, I will honor your resilience, hold your darkness with reverence and celebrate progress and possibility with you. We all need support sometime - we weren't build to do this alone.
Here’s what I believe: it can be really scary to get in touch with our emotions and needs, but when we avoid them, it wreaks havoc on our lives. We lash out, people please, numb out, run away, dissociate, or sometimes completely shut down. There comes a point, however, when we decide we want more out of life, and know it's time for change. Perhaps you’re at that point right now. If so, I want to offer you a warm welcome. In our work together, I will honor your resilience, hold your darkness with reverence and celebrate progress and possibility with you. We all need support sometime - we weren't build to do this alone.
Jane Kownacki
Art Therapist, MPS, LCAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, NY 11238 (Online Only)
Therapy is a complex process. The components of time and commitment are vital for clients in diving into their mental wellbeing. If you feel ready, I invite you with the assisted guidance from myself, to cultivate a deepened relationship with your SELF. Many of my clients have been supported through periods of depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationships, complex trauma and addiction. There is no judgement in our work together, as every person is different and full of their own unique experiences that has led them to where they are now. I also proudly identify as and work with the chronically ill community.
Therapy is a complex process. The components of time and commitment are vital for clients in diving into their mental wellbeing. If you feel ready, I invite you with the assisted guidance from myself, to cultivate a deepened relationship with your SELF. Many of my clients have been supported through periods of depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationships, complex trauma and addiction. There is no judgement in our work together, as every person is different and full of their own unique experiences that has led them to where they are now. I also proudly identify as and work with the chronically ill community.
Brooklyn Psychedelic Therapy
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, RYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, NY 11205
Feeling disconnected from yourself and your emotions? Is life “fine” on paper but still feels like something is missing? Seeking insight into your path and purpose in life? Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) offers us the ability to not only cognitively understand - but rather - experience ourselves and our lives in an entirely new and transformative way. Used within the safety and trust of the therapeutic relationship, KAP offers unshakeable awareness into who we really are, what deeply held negative beliefs and patterns we need to let go of, and the courage to claim our newfound freedom and belonging.
Feeling disconnected from yourself and your emotions? Is life “fine” on paper but still feels like something is missing? Seeking insight into your path and purpose in life? Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) offers us the ability to not only cognitively understand - but rather - experience ourselves and our lives in an entirely new and transformative way. Used within the safety and trust of the therapeutic relationship, KAP offers unshakeable awareness into who we really are, what deeply held negative beliefs and patterns we need to let go of, and the courage to claim our newfound freedom and belonging.
Anna J Klinger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, NY 11238 (Online Only)
Change can be intimidating. We develop methods of coping that, at one time, perhaps helped to survive, but now prevent us from ultimately thriving. This can manifest in our relationship patterns and our mood, causing disruption in work, love, family, friendships and a healthy identity. My approach to therapy is rooted in helping clients develop a deeper understanding of these patterns and effecting change and empowerment through insight, support, and challenging maladaptive beliefs.
Change can be intimidating. We develop methods of coping that, at one time, perhaps helped to survive, but now prevent us from ultimately thriving. This can manifest in our relationship patterns and our mood, causing disruption in work, love, family, friendships and a healthy identity. My approach to therapy is rooted in helping clients develop a deeper understanding of these patterns and effecting change and empowerment through insight, support, and challenging maladaptive beliefs.
Julian Manetti-Cusa
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, NY 11238
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who provides psychotherapy services to adults, adolescents, children, and families. I specialize in short-term treatment and cognitive-behavior therapy for anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, and mind-body issues. As a therapist I am caring and approachable, and I strive to balance empathy with an engaged and interactive style. I am multilingual (Spanish and Italian) and enjoy working with people from all different backgrounds. I pride myself in approaching my therapeutic work with a focus on the integration of mind, body and spirit.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who provides psychotherapy services to adults, adolescents, children, and families. I specialize in short-term treatment and cognitive-behavior therapy for anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, and mind-body issues. As a therapist I am caring and approachable, and I strive to balance empathy with an engaged and interactive style. I am multilingual (Spanish and Italian) and enjoy working with people from all different backgrounds. I pride myself in approaching my therapeutic work with a focus on the integration of mind, body and spirit.
Alicia Velez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, NY 11205
You wish you could just relax, but all the responsibilities of modern life get in the way. It’s hard to feel hopeful when you’re always so drained. You may be fed up with the constant anxiety of trying to keep it all together, feeling alone trying to meet everyone’s expectations, or doubting that things will ever get better. You might not even remember a time things didn’t feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to feel happy. You’re ready to feel connection and love. Most of all, you’re ready to take back control of your life.
You wish you could just relax, but all the responsibilities of modern life get in the way. It’s hard to feel hopeful when you’re always so drained. You may be fed up with the constant anxiety of trying to keep it all together, feeling alone trying to meet everyone’s expectations, or doubting that things will ever get better. You might not even remember a time things didn’t feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to feel happy. You’re ready to feel connection and love. Most of all, you’re ready to take back control of your life.
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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.