Chronic Pain Therapists in Utica, NY
You're trapped. Triggered by stress and fueled by thoughts of hating your body, you're in a tailspin of distorted thinking and behaviors that help to ease that pain for a nanosecond. Then the shame and guilt swallow you, and it starts all over again. The legacy of trauma has left you constantly battling feelings of worthlessness and self-doubt. The pain of past relationships still haunts you, leaving you anxious, isolated, and disconnected from yourself and others. You want to break free from these patterns, and rebuild your self-esteem. You long to feel at peace with yourself and your body. You're ready to reclaim your life.
You're trapped. Triggered by stress and fueled by thoughts of hating your body, you're in a tailspin of distorted thinking and behaviors that help to ease that pain for a nanosecond. Then the shame and guilt swallow you, and it starts all over again. The legacy of trauma has left you constantly battling feelings of worthlessness and self-doubt. The pain of past relationships still haunts you, leaving you anxious, isolated, and disconnected from yourself and others. You want to break free from these patterns, and rebuild your self-esteem. You long to feel at peace with yourself and your body. You're ready to reclaim your life.
My goal is to provide empowering, therapeutic counseling to individuals who had, have, and will experience the complexity of bringing a child into this world. I believe that all members of the family could benefit from support with this significant physical and emotional transition to increase parenting confidence, advocacy, and provide a safe place to process this experience.
My goal is to provide empowering, therapeutic counseling to individuals who had, have, and will experience the complexity of bringing a child into this world. I believe that all members of the family could benefit from support with this significant physical and emotional transition to increase parenting confidence, advocacy, and provide a safe place to process this experience.
I enjoy working with people regardless of race religion, lifestyle or past. The ideal client is a willing participant and open to making changes that lead to higher life satisfaction. I am best suited for people that want an effective, honest, real life and solution focused approach. Please see my website www.silvermanlcswr.com for more information.
I enjoy working with people regardless of race religion, lifestyle or past. The ideal client is a willing participant and open to making changes that lead to higher life satisfaction. I am best suited for people that want an effective, honest, real life and solution focused approach. Please see my website www.silvermanlcswr.com for more information.
Shelly Studer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
Utica, NY 13501 (Online Only)
All treatment plans are individually developed and implemented to fit the needs of each client. Assist clients with identifying their strengths, while empowering them to develop coping skills and/ or solutions to presenting problems.
All treatment plans are individually developed and implemented to fit the needs of each client. Assist clients with identifying their strengths, while empowering them to develop coping skills and/ or solutions to presenting problems.
Nancy Hillery-Lucas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Utica, NY 13501 (Online Only)
Do you want to: Understand yourself or others better? Address why you're depressed, anxious, prone to mood swings, or having difficulty experiencing satisfying relationships? Suffer less, cope better, like yourself and life more? I listen, care, and help you understand how your experiences, and your thoughts related to those experiences, relate to your suffering (depression, anxiety, PTSD, mood swings, relationship difficulties, poor self-esteem, anger, shame). We collaborate to explore your life (past/present) and ID what you want to change and how to achieve that, while accepting what can't be changed or controlled.
Do you want to: Understand yourself or others better? Address why you're depressed, anxious, prone to mood swings, or having difficulty experiencing satisfying relationships? Suffer less, cope better, like yourself and life more? I listen, care, and help you understand how your experiences, and your thoughts related to those experiences, relate to your suffering (depression, anxiety, PTSD, mood swings, relationship difficulties, poor self-esteem, anger, shame). We collaborate to explore your life (past/present) and ID what you want to change and how to achieve that, while accepting what can't be changed or controlled.
If you find yourself feeling stuck, unmotivated, worried, or lost, you are not alone. No matter our age, identity, or background, we all struggle with issues of growth, change, learning, love, and loss. These things are often part of life, but they're not always a matter of psychological conditions. If you're seeking the knowledge, skills, and support to overcome your challenges (but not a diagnosis or prescription), then my holistic coaching services are designed for you.
If you find yourself feeling stuck, unmotivated, worried, or lost, you are not alone. No matter our age, identity, or background, we all struggle with issues of growth, change, learning, love, and loss. These things are often part of life, but they're not always a matter of psychological conditions. If you're seeking the knowledge, skills, and support to overcome your challenges (but not a diagnosis or prescription), then my holistic coaching services are designed for you.
Helping people improve their quality of life has been my passion and my work for more than 25 years. I have had extensive training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and am trained and experienced in Cognitive Behavior Therapy.
Helping people improve their quality of life has been my passion and my work for more than 25 years. I have had extensive training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and am trained and experienced in Cognitive Behavior Therapy.
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Hi, my name is Cacilda Pinto and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My clients describe me as compassionate, understanding, and insightful. I specialize in working with people who feel overwhelmed and unappreciated. I am passionate about leading them through their healing and growth. I help working professionals who feel stuck on the job or held back by how their brain functions, and people with challenging relationships. My clients include people with attention deficit disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and depression.
Hi, my name is Cacilda Pinto and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My clients describe me as compassionate, understanding, and insightful. I specialize in working with people who feel overwhelmed and unappreciated. I am passionate about leading them through their healing and growth. I help working professionals who feel stuck on the job or held back by how their brain functions, and people with challenging relationships. My clients include people with attention deficit disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and depression.
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Serenity Psychotherapy PLLC. Group Practice
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Syracuse, NY 13206 (Online Only)
Getting to the root of your pain, learning to deal with it, building upon your strengths then learning to act versus react to people and events is the goal of our approach. We have a long history of working with diverse populations, who have developed varied problems: Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Marital, Parenting, Occupational, grief and more Our approach is to work with your strengths; help you to develop new views and skills and then organize them into a plan that works in obtaining your goals.
Getting to the root of your pain, learning to deal with it, building upon your strengths then learning to act versus react to people and events is the goal of our approach. We have a long history of working with diverse populations, who have developed varied problems: Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Marital, Parenting, Occupational, grief and more Our approach is to work with your strengths; help you to develop new views and skills and then organize them into a plan that works in obtaining your goals.
I will celebrate your wins, and hold space for your pain, seeing you through to your next chapter.
I support clients to explore new tools, ways of being, and seeing themselves and their world. I strive to leave my clients feeling seen, heard, valued, and empowered. I work with adults navigating their lives and relationships, stresses and sense of personal meaning. I offer a counseling relationship that focuses on safety, communication, and positive regard for my clients.
I will celebrate your wins, and hold space for your pain, seeing you through to your next chapter.
I support clients to explore new tools, ways of being, and seeing themselves and their world. I strive to leave my clients feeling seen, heard, valued, and empowered. I work with adults navigating their lives and relationships, stresses and sense of personal meaning. I offer a counseling relationship that focuses on safety, communication, and positive regard for my clients.
Faith Finch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Binghamton, NY 13901 (Online Only)
My areas of specialty include Veteran services, perinatal (pregnancy & new parenthood) mental health, transitional periods across the lifespan, chronic illness, chronic pain, caregiving challenges, geriatric mental health, end of life planning, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Reaching out for support takes courage, especially when you may be feeling like you have to walk life alone. I have had the privilege of working with individuals and families in our community in many settings for almost a decade. My goal is to provide a safe, understanding, and comfortable environment for you to openly share your experiences as we work together to navigate life's challenges, stressors, and transitions. I take a strengths-based, supportive, and trauma-informed approach tailored to your unique needs.
My areas of specialty include Veteran services, perinatal (pregnancy & new parenthood) mental health, transitional periods across the lifespan, chronic illness, chronic pain, caregiving challenges, geriatric mental health, end of life planning, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Reaching out for support takes courage, especially when you may be feeling like you have to walk life alone. I have had the privilege of working with individuals and families in our community in many settings for almost a decade. My goal is to provide a safe, understanding, and comfortable environment for you to openly share your experiences as we work together to navigate life's challenges, stressors, and transitions. I take a strengths-based, supportive, and trauma-informed approach tailored to your unique needs.
Social therapy is a non-diagnositic, radically humanistic and relational approach to therapy and life which locates people's emotional pain and problems in society rather than in the individual.
I work with people who want to grow - emotionally, intellectually, professionally - in order to be more satisfied with their lives. I am an active partner in my clients' emotional growth and well-being. When people call me, whether in crisis or struggling with one of life's ordinary challenges, they are often in pain, feeling alone and overhwelmed. I help them unpackage their beliefs and ways of understanding and doing their lives. Together, we are better equipped to discover and create new possibilities: new ways of seeing, relating and doing life and relationships.
Social therapy is a non-diagnositic, radically humanistic and relational approach to therapy and life which locates people's emotional pain and problems in society rather than in the individual.
I work with people who want to grow - emotionally, intellectually, professionally - in order to be more satisfied with their lives. I am an active partner in my clients' emotional growth and well-being. When people call me, whether in crisis or struggling with one of life's ordinary challenges, they are often in pain, feeling alone and overhwelmed. I help them unpackage their beliefs and ways of understanding and doing their lives. Together, we are better equipped to discover and create new possibilities: new ways of seeing, relating and doing life and relationships.
My areas of focus include working with the LGBTQIA+ communities, chronic pain/ illness, mood/anxiety disorders, grief and relationship dynamics.
I’ve been a Licensed Mental Health Counselor for 20 years, working the last 10+ years in private practice in Ithaca, NY. While I have an office on N. Tioga Street in downtown Ithaca, the majority of my meetings happen online. I take a collaborative approach to this work and draw on my experience and education to provide an individualized approach to therapy. I work with people who are managing acute or chronic physical illness, pain and the often complicated diagnostic process.
My areas of focus include working with the LGBTQIA+ communities, chronic pain/ illness, mood/anxiety disorders, grief and relationship dynamics.
I’ve been a Licensed Mental Health Counselor for 20 years, working the last 10+ years in private practice in Ithaca, NY. While I have an office on N. Tioga Street in downtown Ithaca, the majority of my meetings happen online. I take a collaborative approach to this work and draw on my experience and education to provide an individualized approach to therapy. I work with people who are managing acute or chronic physical illness, pain and the often complicated diagnostic process.
My group practice specializes in the treatment of trauma spectrum disorders, including post-traumatic stress disorder, dissociative disorders, trauma-related pain, and trauma-related somatic symptoms. Ongoing experiences of verbal, physical, or sexual abuse, neglect, and bullying can lead to these symptoms. Sometimes people suffer these effects because they have experienced chronic invalidation. We treat couples, people in non-traditional partnerships, adolescents who struggle with emotional and behavioral problems. We also treat survivors of sexual violence and targets of workplace bullying.
My group practice specializes in the treatment of trauma spectrum disorders, including post-traumatic stress disorder, dissociative disorders, trauma-related pain, and trauma-related somatic symptoms. Ongoing experiences of verbal, physical, or sexual abuse, neglect, and bullying can lead to these symptoms. Sometimes people suffer these effects because they have experienced chronic invalidation. We treat couples, people in non-traditional partnerships, adolescents who struggle with emotional and behavioral problems. We also treat survivors of sexual violence and targets of workplace bullying.
Susan Hartman Brenizer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, NY
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, NY 13066
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical Fellow, AAMFT with 40+ years experience. Special expertise in working with couples, and individual adults. Training in psychodynamic therapy, systems' and behavioral therapy. Extensive expertise: couples therapy, depression, grief, loss, trauma, abuse and affair recovery, and divorce recovery. Columnist for "Syracuse Post Standard" newspaper "Shrink Rap", 2007- 2014. Featured in PBS Documentary entitled " Pain Runs Deep: Relationship Violence". Interview on NPR, WCNY, and "Brides" Magazine, 2023 and 2024. Recently inducted into Marquis "Who's Who in America", March 2024.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical Fellow, AAMFT with 40+ years experience. Special expertise in working with couples, and individual adults. Training in psychodynamic therapy, systems' and behavioral therapy. Extensive expertise: couples therapy, depression, grief, loss, trauma, abuse and affair recovery, and divorce recovery. Columnist for "Syracuse Post Standard" newspaper "Shrink Rap", 2007- 2014. Featured in PBS Documentary entitled " Pain Runs Deep: Relationship Violence". Interview on NPR, WCNY, and "Brides" Magazine, 2023 and 2024. Recently inducted into Marquis "Who's Who in America", March 2024.
I have worked with trauma, depression and anxiety, chronic pain, as well as anger and just "life stuff".
An ideal client to me is someone who wants to improve their mental health and practice self care. Therapy not only can improve mental health, but it improves communication and helps the client gain insight into themselves. They may not know exactly what is causing them to feel so much depression, anxiety, anger and/or the multitude of emotions we humans feel. Therapy can help bring out what is inside, what is down deep. The ideal client is someone who is motivated, the rest will fall into place!
I have worked with trauma, depression and anxiety, chronic pain, as well as anger and just "life stuff".
An ideal client to me is someone who wants to improve their mental health and practice self care. Therapy not only can improve mental health, but it improves communication and helps the client gain insight into themselves. They may not know exactly what is causing them to feel so much depression, anxiety, anger and/or the multitude of emotions we humans feel. Therapy can help bring out what is inside, what is down deep. The ideal client is someone who is motivated, the rest will fall into place!
Alma
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greene, NY 13778 (Online Only)
I am also comfortable utilizing these two treatment modalities for depression, anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, and Chronic Pain to name a few.
I am a LCSW with my "R" number and I am licensed in the States of New York and Illinois. I have 20+ years of experience working in both outpatient and Psychiatric Inpatient Settings. I have extensive experience providing individual and group therapy, with a focus on Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. My counseling style is warm and accepting and I focus on strength building and working with someone's truth as they see it, the whole person, and as a team, we work together towards change and growth.
I am also comfortable utilizing these two treatment modalities for depression, anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, and Chronic Pain to name a few.
I am a LCSW with my "R" number and I am licensed in the States of New York and Illinois. I have 20+ years of experience working in both outpatient and Psychiatric Inpatient Settings. I have extensive experience providing individual and group therapy, with a focus on Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. My counseling style is warm and accepting and I focus on strength building and working with someone's truth as they see it, the whole person, and as a team, we work together towards change and growth.
Cindy Perlin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCB
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Delmar, NY 12054
Please also see my Alternative Pain Treatment Directory at www.
I work with clients with a wide variety of mental and physical conditions who want to optimize their emotional and physical well-being. This includes people of all ages who have anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, chronic pain and chronic physical conditions that may be exacerbated by stress.
Please also see my Alternative Pain Treatment Directory at www.
I work with clients with a wide variety of mental and physical conditions who want to optimize their emotional and physical well-being. This includes people of all ages who have anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, chronic pain and chronic physical conditions that may be exacerbated by stress.
Pathways Counseling of Saratoga, PC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Pathways offers expertise in grief & loss; issues related to death and dying, chronic illness and pain; and martial stressors.
Welcome to Pathways Counseling of Saratoga, PC. where you will find a warm, supportive environment to explore issues, problems, and life challenges. Sarah Etkin, LCSW-R is a licensed clinical social worker with twenty years of clinical experience who provides guidance and support with care and compassion. The therapeutic approach is based on your unique needs and is focused on finding solutions and promoting growth.
Pathways offers expertise in grief & loss; issues related to death and dying, chronic illness and pain; and martial stressors.
Welcome to Pathways Counseling of Saratoga, PC. where you will find a warm, supportive environment to explore issues, problems, and life challenges. Sarah Etkin, LCSW-R is a licensed clinical social worker with twenty years of clinical experience who provides guidance and support with care and compassion. The therapeutic approach is based on your unique needs and is focused on finding solutions and promoting growth.
Asher Pandjiris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hudson, NY 12534
My clients are typically “high achievers,” parentified children or people pleasers who seek to know themselves more deeply. I specialize in working with disordered eating, life transitions, anxiety and depression. Our work together offers a space to bring into more conscious awareness, unacknowledged pain, longings and barriers to substantive nourishment of self. When the remnants of our past emerge in our present, it can feel disorienting and painful. I offer curiosity, warmth and empathy towards these emergent experiences and accompany you in deepening your self-understanding.
My clients are typically “high achievers,” parentified children or people pleasers who seek to know themselves more deeply. I specialize in working with disordered eating, life transitions, anxiety and depression. Our work together offers a space to bring into more conscious awareness, unacknowledged pain, longings and barriers to substantive nourishment of self. When the remnants of our past emerge in our present, it can feel disorienting and painful. I offer curiosity, warmth and empathy towards these emergent experiences and accompany you in deepening your self-understanding.
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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.