Chronic Pain Therapists in Flushing, NY
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Kelly Ebbels
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Flushing, NY 11385 (Online Only)
Are you hesitant about therapy, or unsure of where to start? Using evidence-based skills with warmth and authenticity, I help patients address fears, mood and anger issues, life transitions, chronic pain, addictions, relationship problems and other concerns, starting wherever they are at. I strive to hold a respectful and inviting space for people of all backgrounds and gender, sexuality and relationship orientations to access quality care.
Are you hesitant about therapy, or unsure of where to start? Using evidence-based skills with warmth and authenticity, I help patients address fears, mood and anger issues, life transitions, chronic pain, addictions, relationship problems and other concerns, starting wherever they are at. I strive to hold a respectful and inviting space for people of all backgrounds and gender, sexuality and relationship orientations to access quality care.
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I specialize in the treatment of loss, trauma, which can include a spectrum of issues resulting from job loss, relationship breakdown, loss of a loved one, illness, questions of self-worth and self-esteem, depression and heart ache.
Working with individuals, couples, teens and children I have come to understand that we all want to be heard so that we may experience a healthier, productive life. Often, we experience conflict and troublesome behaviors that prevent us from feeling happy and satisfied. Depression, anxiety and a myriad of other self-defeating conditions or behaviors can emerge that interfere with our everyday relationships and can cause many difficulties in our lives. My approach is to work closely with you, through any issues, in an atmosphere of acceptance and support, designed to address your needs.
I specialize in the treatment of loss, trauma, which can include a spectrum of issues resulting from job loss, relationship breakdown, loss of a loved one, illness, questions of self-worth and self-esteem, depression and heart ache.
Working with individuals, couples, teens and children I have come to understand that we all want to be heard so that we may experience a healthier, productive life. Often, we experience conflict and troublesome behaviors that prevent us from feeling happy and satisfied. Depression, anxiety and a myriad of other self-defeating conditions or behaviors can emerge that interfere with our everyday relationships and can cause many difficulties in our lives. My approach is to work closely with you, through any issues, in an atmosphere of acceptance and support, designed to address your needs.
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I prioritize an identity-affirming environment where we focus on what brings you to therapy. I have extensive experience supporting LGBTQIA+ clients. I am passionate about supporting young adults and professionals dealing with anxiety, relationship problems, isolation, depression, and processing past traumas or unmet needs. I also have over five years’ experience specializing in clients living with chronic illness and family caregivers. My aim is to create a space of self exploration and self acceptance, not just through talk, which is powerful, but by tuning into our bodies and our environment.
I prioritize an identity-affirming environment where we focus on what brings you to therapy. I have extensive experience supporting LGBTQIA+ clients. I am passionate about supporting young adults and professionals dealing with anxiety, relationship problems, isolation, depression, and processing past traumas or unmet needs. I also have over five years’ experience specializing in clients living with chronic illness and family caregivers. My aim is to create a space of self exploration and self acceptance, not just through talk, which is powerful, but by tuning into our bodies and our environment.
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In a rapidly changing world, one can find it challenging to deal with feeling mad, afraid, sad or even glad! My aim is to help alleviate that pain. I use an integrative approach to understand your life experiences, feelings, and the reason for seeking counsel. I believe each person already has in them the potential to grow. A personal transformation through the process of psychotherapy can help facilitate this growth. Eventually, this will give you a greater understanding of yourself, others and the world around you.
In a rapidly changing world, one can find it challenging to deal with feeling mad, afraid, sad or even glad! My aim is to help alleviate that pain. I use an integrative approach to understand your life experiences, feelings, and the reason for seeking counsel. I believe each person already has in them the potential to grow. A personal transformation through the process of psychotherapy can help facilitate this growth. Eventually, this will give you a greater understanding of yourself, others and the world around you.
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Daniel Frazer
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Flushing, NY 11368 (Online Only)
Daniel's clinical work focuses on clients who may be neurodiverse (Autism/ADHD), men's issues, and those facing chronic illnesses and pain. He has extensive experience working within higher education settings with college students and with those diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. He uses a psychodynamic perspective with focus on the everyday symbols and narratives which construct individuals lives. Daniel has received post-graduate training in cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma interventions.
Daniel's clinical work focuses on clients who may be neurodiverse (Autism/ADHD), men's issues, and those facing chronic illnesses and pain. He has extensive experience working within higher education settings with college students and with those diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. He uses a psychodynamic perspective with focus on the everyday symbols and narratives which construct individuals lives. Daniel has received post-graduate training in cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma interventions.
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As the causes of personal suffering are understood, the safe space of the therapy setting can provide a path out of the confusion and pain that may have become a way of life.
As a psychotherapist and healer for many years it has been my privilege to offer and provide help and comfort to people in distress. Experience has taught me that we all struggle to recover from the pains of the past, deal with the challenges of the present and the insecurities of the future, in our efforts to live the best lives that we can. This often seems very difficult if not impossible to accomplish alone. A strong and nurturing therapeutic relationship is a powerful and stable foundation for dealing with these challenges to our well-being, especially in these very troubling and uncertain times.
As the causes of personal suffering are understood, the safe space of the therapy setting can provide a path out of the confusion and pain that may have become a way of life.
As a psychotherapist and healer for many years it has been my privilege to offer and provide help and comfort to people in distress. Experience has taught me that we all struggle to recover from the pains of the past, deal with the challenges of the present and the insecurities of the future, in our efforts to live the best lives that we can. This often seems very difficult if not impossible to accomplish alone. A strong and nurturing therapeutic relationship is a powerful and stable foundation for dealing with these challenges to our well-being, especially in these very troubling and uncertain times.
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Hang Yin Candy Lo
Counselor, MA, BC-DMT, RDT/BCT, CCLS, NCC
Verified Verified
Flushing, NY 11355 (Online Only)
For children and families, I help them navigate the challenges of a medical situation by getting children to understand specific medical procedures and diagnosis, encourage them to be an active participant in their treatment. I also support them to express feelings over their illness, or the illness of their sibling, parents and other family members. For adult clients, I provide 'Pause and Reflect Coaching' service that through dialogue and creative means, (i.e. dance/ movement, role play etc), I facilitate opportunities for you to listen to your heart and make new decisions towards finding meaning in your next chapter in life.
For children and families, I help them navigate the challenges of a medical situation by getting children to understand specific medical procedures and diagnosis, encourage them to be an active participant in their treatment. I also support them to express feelings over their illness, or the illness of their sibling, parents and other family members. For adult clients, I provide 'Pause and Reflect Coaching' service that through dialogue and creative means, (i.e. dance/ movement, role play etc), I facilitate opportunities for you to listen to your heart and make new decisions towards finding meaning in your next chapter in life.
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If you are feeling lost, unfulfilled or overwhelmed, you can find relief. Facing emotions with support can bridge the gap from where we are stuck to where we want to be. Unresolved shame can keep us spiraling in fear and frozen in old patterns. Within the container of our therapeutic relationship, we can integrate pain from the past and access connection in the present. Healing can happen in a safe, nonjudgemental space where we can replace confusion and self-blame with curiosity and compassion.
If you are feeling lost, unfulfilled or overwhelmed, you can find relief. Facing emotions with support can bridge the gap from where we are stuck to where we want to be. Unresolved shame can keep us spiraling in fear and frozen in old patterns. Within the container of our therapeutic relationship, we can integrate pain from the past and access connection in the present. Healing can happen in a safe, nonjudgemental space where we can replace confusion and self-blame with curiosity and compassion.
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Kasie Okeya
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Flushing, NY 11368
Hey there! My name is Kasie. I'm a seasoned therapist with 15 years in the social work field. My passion is helping people navigate life's challenges and find their unique path to healing and growth. I specialize in a broad range of areas, including bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety disorders, ADHD, and chronic illness. My approach is multifaceted, incorporating solution-focused brief therapy, exposure therapy, mindfulness, applied behavior analysis, and acceptance and commitment therapy.
Hey there! My name is Kasie. I'm a seasoned therapist with 15 years in the social work field. My passion is helping people navigate life's challenges and find their unique path to healing and growth. I specialize in a broad range of areas, including bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety disorders, ADHD, and chronic illness. My approach is multifaceted, incorporating solution-focused brief therapy, exposure therapy, mindfulness, applied behavior analysis, and acceptance and commitment therapy.
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I experienced symptoms of pain, brain fog, IBS, difficulty with focus, lack of concentration, a very forgetful memory, and so many more.
My name is Amy Read and I am an Adult & Geriatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. I bring over 25 years of experience into my practice. Functional medicine has saved my life and become my passion for helping others. My own triumphs and trials allow me to have a deep understanding of what my clients are going through and what they need to have in order to achieve the life of their dreams. Through my programs, clients who are who are committed and ready for change, are able to obtain optimal health and wellness. I have specialized my interests in health & wellness after years of struggling with my own symptoms.
I experienced symptoms of pain, brain fog, IBS, difficulty with focus, lack of concentration, a very forgetful memory, and so many more.
My name is Amy Read and I am an Adult & Geriatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. I bring over 25 years of experience into my practice. Functional medicine has saved my life and become my passion for helping others. My own triumphs and trials allow me to have a deep understanding of what my clients are going through and what they need to have in order to achieve the life of their dreams. Through my programs, clients who are who are committed and ready for change, are able to obtain optimal health and wellness. I have specialized my interests in health & wellness after years of struggling with my own symptoms.
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Welcome to my profile. As a licensed mental health counselor with over a decade of experience in the field, I am dedicated to providing compassionate and effective counseling services. With seven years of direct counseling experience, I have had the privilege of supporting individuals from all walks of life on their journey to mental wellness. My experience includes working with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem difficulties, substance use disorders, grief, trauma, PTSD, and difficult life transitions.
Welcome to my profile. As a licensed mental health counselor with over a decade of experience in the field, I am dedicated to providing compassionate and effective counseling services. With seven years of direct counseling experience, I have had the privilege of supporting individuals from all walks of life on their journey to mental wellness. My experience includes working with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem difficulties, substance use disorders, grief, trauma, PTSD, and difficult life transitions.
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Hello everyone, please welcome and allow me to first begin in thanking you. The choice to start therapy isn’t always easy, sometimes it is the most difficult thing to do is to even consider it, then admit you want/need it before even taking the steps to start, but you are not alone on this journey. Perhaps there has been times that you have found yourself feeling stressed, down, lacking confidence, or stuck in a pattern that no longer serves you. Perhaps you’re ready to take steps toward changes but feel stuck or unsure where to start. Or even feeling lost in your relationships in life or even disconnected from them.
Hello everyone, please welcome and allow me to first begin in thanking you. The choice to start therapy isn’t always easy, sometimes it is the most difficult thing to do is to even consider it, then admit you want/need it before even taking the steps to start, but you are not alone on this journey. Perhaps there has been times that you have found yourself feeling stressed, down, lacking confidence, or stuck in a pattern that no longer serves you. Perhaps you’re ready to take steps toward changes but feel stuck or unsure where to start. Or even feeling lost in your relationships in life or even disconnected from them.
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Hello! I'm Mary, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Hempstead, New York, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. Life can be challenging sometimes. In my work, I try to provide a safe space where those challenges can be explored, and new possibilities can be discovered. I work collaboratively with you to help you re-discover your strengths and to use these to help you deal more effectively with your struggles. I have found that my style and approach are a good fit for adults and seniors who are experiencing life transitions and are having difficulty coping with grief and loss.
Hello! I'm Mary, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Hempstead, New York, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. Life can be challenging sometimes. In my work, I try to provide a safe space where those challenges can be explored, and new possibilities can be discovered. I work collaboratively with you to help you re-discover your strengths and to use these to help you deal more effectively with your struggles. I have found that my style and approach are a good fit for adults and seniors who are experiencing life transitions and are having difficulty coping with grief and loss.
![Photo of Tracy L. Liang, MS, LMHC, NCC, C-DBT, CTMH, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/646583e7-51c4-42d5-8583-39b140d0d059/1/320x400.jpeg)
Tracy L. Liang
Counselor, MS, LMHC, NCC, C-DBT, CTMH
Verified Verified
Flushing, NY 11355 (Online Only)
I am a Certified Clinical Telemental Health Provider and a Certified Personality Treatment Provider. I work full-time as a Psychotherapist at a non-profit community mental health clinic. I am experienced working with Mood Disorders, Trauma & PTSD, Behavioral Disorders, Personality Disorders, Substance Abuse, and the LGBTQ community. I am competent in working with multiple cultural backgrounds. I have a Certification in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Prior to my current experience, I worked as a Bilingual Psychotherapist at a Chinese Psychiatry practice. I have many years of research experience in mental health.
I am a Certified Clinical Telemental Health Provider and a Certified Personality Treatment Provider. I work full-time as a Psychotherapist at a non-profit community mental health clinic. I am experienced working with Mood Disorders, Trauma & PTSD, Behavioral Disorders, Personality Disorders, Substance Abuse, and the LGBTQ community. I am competent in working with multiple cultural backgrounds. I have a Certification in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Prior to my current experience, I worked as a Bilingual Psychotherapist at a Chinese Psychiatry practice. I have many years of research experience in mental health.
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Ariella Aharon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, OSW-C, ACHP-SW
Verified Verified
Flushing, NY 11367 (Online Only)
While life is filled with joy and meaning, it can also be painful and difficult at times. My focus is to help you understand and work through whatever it is that you are experiencing. I will encourage you to maximize your potential and build a strong sense of self-esteem and self-awareness. This will help you manage whatever hurdles come your way and ultimately live a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
While life is filled with joy and meaning, it can also be painful and difficult at times. My focus is to help you understand and work through whatever it is that you are experiencing. I will encourage you to maximize your potential and build a strong sense of self-esteem and self-awareness. This will help you manage whatever hurdles come your way and ultimately live a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
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Many people find themselves stuck in repetitive patterns of behavior and thinking that do not serve their well-being. Therapy helps to identify and examine these patterns in order to understand how and why they affect our sense of self, our moods, and our relationships in negative ways. Together we will uncover new ways of thinking and relating, and learn how to apply them in your life. The therapy room is a healing and safe space in which we can collaboratively explore the obstacles preventing you from fully achieving your life goals and break the painful patterns of relating to yourself and others.
Many people find themselves stuck in repetitive patterns of behavior and thinking that do not serve their well-being. Therapy helps to identify and examine these patterns in order to understand how and why they affect our sense of self, our moods, and our relationships in negative ways. Together we will uncover new ways of thinking and relating, and learn how to apply them in your life. The therapy room is a healing and safe space in which we can collaboratively explore the obstacles preventing you from fully achieving your life goals and break the painful patterns of relating to yourself and others.
Rosa Bramble Weed
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, CASAC
Verified Verified
Flushing, NY 11377
In a safe, confidential and warm setting I provide trauma informed treatment to individuals and couples and specialize in the psychosocial impact of traumatic events.
In a safe, confidential and warm setting I provide trauma informed treatment to individuals and couples and specialize in the psychosocial impact of traumatic events.
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Loren Aryeh Leib Ecker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, CASAC-T, CSAT-ca
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Flushing, NY 11367
Loren Aryeh Leib works with couples and individuals who want to cope more effectively, have better relationships, and live more peaceful, connected, and satisfying lives. His approach draws upon over 15 years of clinical experience together with powerful evidenced based methods. His clients report having successful results in therapy!
Loren Aryeh Leib works with couples and individuals who want to cope more effectively, have better relationships, and live more peaceful, connected, and satisfying lives. His approach draws upon over 15 years of clinical experience together with powerful evidenced based methods. His clients report having successful results in therapy!
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Have you tried learning strategies and tools to help you manage better, but you have been frustrated by something getting in the way? You can transcend blocks, to then use tools and strategies effectively. You can gain access to your innate calming, understanding, capable, loving, self-confidence. Sometimes there are roadblocks that need to be removed or wounds that need to be healed in order to proceed. Let's make roadblocks such as anxiety, depression, addiction, impulsivity, and trauma into steppingstones! Don't let it define you. Let's define it, understand it and make way for opportunities and a better future.
Have you tried learning strategies and tools to help you manage better, but you have been frustrated by something getting in the way? You can transcend blocks, to then use tools and strategies effectively. You can gain access to your innate calming, understanding, capable, loving, self-confidence. Sometimes there are roadblocks that need to be removed or wounds that need to be healed in order to proceed. Let's make roadblocks such as anxiety, depression, addiction, impulsivity, and trauma into steppingstones! Don't let it define you. Let's define it, understand it and make way for opportunities and a better future.
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Dr. Ureta holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from The Wright Institute as well as a Master’s in Public Health from Columbia University. Dr. Ureta has worked in community mental health centers across the Coachella Valley. Although Dr. Ureta treats a wide range of presenting issues, he holds sub-specialties in working with the LGBTQ population and is on staff with the Desert AIDS Project (DAP Health). He uses a gentle, supportive, and consistent approach to client care. Outside of his work as a therapist, Dr. Ureta can be found connecting with nature, including hiking and taking walks along the beach.
Dr. Ureta holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from The Wright Institute as well as a Master’s in Public Health from Columbia University. Dr. Ureta has worked in community mental health centers across the Coachella Valley. Although Dr. Ureta treats a wide range of presenting issues, he holds sub-specialties in working with the LGBTQ population and is on staff with the Desert AIDS Project (DAP Health). He uses a gentle, supportive, and consistent approach to client care. Outside of his work as a therapist, Dr. Ureta can be found connecting with nature, including hiking and taking walks along the beach.
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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.