Chronic Pain Therapists in Breinigsville, PA
My areas of specialization are trauma/PTSD, chronic illness, and various forms of anxiety, depression and grief.
As your therapist, I will help you gain insight and coping skills so that you can build resilience, self- trust and HOPE in the face of adversity. I know that life throws us curveballs, but I am here to walk along side of you as you move toward healing. Research tells us that trauma is held in the body as well as the mind. I will give you the knowledge you need to calm your nervous system and move toward a healthier and more peaceful life.
My areas of specialization are trauma/PTSD, chronic illness, and various forms of anxiety, depression and grief.
As your therapist, I will help you gain insight and coping skills so that you can build resilience, self- trust and HOPE in the face of adversity. I know that life throws us curveballs, but I am here to walk along side of you as you move toward healing. Research tells us that trauma is held in the body as well as the mind. I will give you the knowledge you need to calm your nervous system and move toward a healthier and more peaceful life.
My experiences living in and working with people from multiple cultures and faith backgrounds help me to tailor therapy to your unique needs and goals. My professional experiences range from marriage and parenting issues, mood and anxiety disorders, delinquency, veterans' issues, career selection, bereavement, trauma recovery, family violence, adoption & infertility issues, relationship problems, cross-cultural adjustment, chronic illness and pain, and the challenges of living with ADHD and other learning difficulties.
My experiences living in and working with people from multiple cultures and faith backgrounds help me to tailor therapy to your unique needs and goals. My professional experiences range from marriage and parenting issues, mood and anxiety disorders, delinquency, veterans' issues, career selection, bereavement, trauma recovery, family violence, adoption & infertility issues, relationship problems, cross-cultural adjustment, chronic illness and pain, and the challenges of living with ADHD and other learning difficulties.
My goal as a therapist is to support and empower my clients to successfully navigate life's challenges and find solutions to their problems. I believe that establishing a positive therapeutic relationship, grounded in respect for diversity of experience, is the most critical factor in helping my clients change and feel better about themselves.
My goal as a therapist is to support and empower my clients to successfully navigate life's challenges and find solutions to their problems. I believe that establishing a positive therapeutic relationship, grounded in respect for diversity of experience, is the most critical factor in helping my clients change and feel better about themselves.
Kelly Borich (She Her)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, L, C, S, W
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Breinigsville, PA 18031
Folks needing a space to get curious. To have insightful conversations about life experiences and how it all impacts us. Let's come up with those questions and answers to know yourself better. LGBTQIA+, you are affirmed here. I work with teens and adults of all ages. The focus is to find the ways to feel safe and take down walls at your pace. A place to be uncensored and genuine. Those seeking to expand understanding of themselves through changes in their nervous system and what body, beliefs, and values help us know. Let’s find strength in honesty, and understand patterns that make us all human.
Folks needing a space to get curious. To have insightful conversations about life experiences and how it all impacts us. Let's come up with those questions and answers to know yourself better. LGBTQIA+, you are affirmed here. I work with teens and adults of all ages. The focus is to find the ways to feel safe and take down walls at your pace. A place to be uncensored and genuine. Those seeking to expand understanding of themselves through changes in their nervous system and what body, beliefs, and values help us know. Let’s find strength in honesty, and understand patterns that make us all human.
Christy Yerk-Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Breinigsville, PA 18031
Waitlist for new clients
Skilled in relating to adolescents/ adults. Mental health and adjustment, personal growth/ quality of life issues. Solution-focused, brief approach. Humanistic/ strengths-based approach.
Skilled in relating to adolescents/ adults. Mental health and adjustment, personal growth/ quality of life issues. Solution-focused, brief approach. Humanistic/ strengths-based approach.
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Alexandra Milspaw, Ph.D., LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Macungie, PA 18062
I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist specializing in anxiety, trauma, sexuality, and chronic pain issues. I utilize Mindfulness, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, and Hypnosis techniques in my strength-based approach. I have a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology from Lehigh University and a PhD in Human Sexuality from Widener University. Please visit my website for more information: www.dralexmilspaw.com
I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist specializing in anxiety, trauma, sexuality, and chronic pain issues. I utilize Mindfulness, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, and Hypnosis techniques in my strength-based approach. I have a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology from Lehigh University and a PhD in Human Sexuality from Widener University. Please visit my website for more information: www.dralexmilspaw.com
I specialize in treating symptoms of depression, anxiety, co-occurring physical diseases (such as pain) and couples therapy.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist, specializing in evidenced-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Integrative Behavioral Couples Therapy (IBCT). I believe the overarching goal of therapy is to identify potential behaviors and ways of thinking that affect your current way of being. I have an active approach to therapy with the end result being a change in behaviors and thoughts aimed at leaving you with a new perspective. Clients present to treatment for diverse reasons and each client is unique. Therefore, my treatment approach is collaborative, client centered and focused on the whole person.
I specialize in treating symptoms of depression, anxiety, co-occurring physical diseases (such as pain) and couples therapy.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist, specializing in evidenced-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Integrative Behavioral Couples Therapy (IBCT). I believe the overarching goal of therapy is to identify potential behaviors and ways of thinking that affect your current way of being. I have an active approach to therapy with the end result being a change in behaviors and thoughts aimed at leaving you with a new perspective. Clients present to treatment for diverse reasons and each client is unique. Therefore, my treatment approach is collaborative, client centered and focused on the whole person.
Bonita E Fisher
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Allentown, PA 18104 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
brain injury, stroke), I am passionate about the oft-ignored aspects of living which contribute to true wellness (rather than mere lack of illness).
TELE-HEALTH (synchronous communication) is now my primary mode of operation. I invite you to my website: bonitafisherpsyd.com, for more information on my practice. Additionally, I bring to the table my training and experience in the field of neuropsychology, which considers the impact of neurological systems (brain, spine) and general health impact (physical/endocrine/immune function) on psychological issues.
brain injury, stroke), I am passionate about the oft-ignored aspects of living which contribute to true wellness (rather than mere lack of illness).
TELE-HEALTH (synchronous communication) is now my primary mode of operation. I invite you to my website: bonitafisherpsyd.com, for more information on my practice. Additionally, I bring to the table my training and experience in the field of neuropsychology, which considers the impact of neurological systems (brain, spine) and general health impact (physical/endocrine/immune function) on psychological issues.
Jolene Batarick
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Allentown, PA 18104
I specialize in treating eating disorders, trauma and ptsd, grief and loss, chronic pain and substance use issues. I am certified in intuitive therapy for eating disorders and am a certified trauma therapist. I strive to create a safe and nurturing atmosphere in which individuals can express themselves. I believe that compassion, empathy and patience are needed with all patients. I draw on mindfulness, DBT and CBT techniques. I also incorporate play, art and music therapy when appropriate. Each treatment is tailored to each client, so I focus on getting to know you and how you want to live your life, and what is stopping you.
I specialize in treating eating disorders, trauma and ptsd, grief and loss, chronic pain and substance use issues. I am certified in intuitive therapy for eating disorders and am a certified trauma therapist. I strive to create a safe and nurturing atmosphere in which individuals can express themselves. I believe that compassion, empathy and patience are needed with all patients. I draw on mindfulness, DBT and CBT techniques. I also incorporate play, art and music therapy when appropriate. Each treatment is tailored to each client, so I focus on getting to know you and how you want to live your life, and what is stopping you.
Whether you are coming to therapy for anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, a life change, or just a general sense of unease, facing these issues can be scary. Healing isn’t easy because it involves confronting our pain and hurts. Healing can also be full of joy, hope, connection, and freedom as we experience new possibilities of being and relating. My approach is warm, relational, and integrative. I strive to offer a space where you can feel safe enough to look inward – to gently and compassionately welcome all parts of yourself with less judgment and shame.
Whether you are coming to therapy for anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, a life change, or just a general sense of unease, facing these issues can be scary. Healing isn’t easy because it involves confronting our pain and hurts. Healing can also be full of joy, hope, connection, and freedom as we experience new possibilities of being and relating. My approach is warm, relational, and integrative. I strive to offer a space where you can feel safe enough to look inward – to gently and compassionately welcome all parts of yourself with less judgment and shame.
e depression and anxiety), OCD, eating disorders, managing adjustments to disabilities and ongoing medical diagnoses/chronic pain through the use of effective psychotherapeutic interventions.
As individuals we are continually faced with life events that at times can be challenging, stressful and overwhelming and can impact our emotional and physical well being and relationships. It is at these times that we strive to find emotional and mental relief, balance and connection. As a licensed psychologist, I strive to help clients find positive coping skills to help them through events negatively impacting their present lives. I will strive to provide an empathetic therapeutic environment in a collaborative dialogue between me, the clinician, and you, the client to find emotional relief, calm, and interpersonal growth.
e depression and anxiety), OCD, eating disorders, managing adjustments to disabilities and ongoing medical diagnoses/chronic pain through the use of effective psychotherapeutic interventions.
As individuals we are continually faced with life events that at times can be challenging, stressful and overwhelming and can impact our emotional and physical well being and relationships. It is at these times that we strive to find emotional and mental relief, balance and connection. As a licensed psychologist, I strive to help clients find positive coping skills to help them through events negatively impacting their present lives. I will strive to provide an empathetic therapeutic environment in a collaborative dialogue between me, the clinician, and you, the client to find emotional relief, calm, and interpersonal growth.
I strive to help individuals find improved emotional and physical health, along with enhanced pleasure, meaning, and purpose in life. Are you feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed and want to feel better? Have you experienced trauma or abuse and want to find healing and peace? Are you dissatisfied in relationships, whether with friends, family or coworkers? Are you feeling bored or trapped in your job or career and looking for more fulfillment? Are you dealing with an illness and wanting support? Are you re-evaluating where you are in life and where you want to go?
I strive to help individuals find improved emotional and physical health, along with enhanced pleasure, meaning, and purpose in life. Are you feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed and want to feel better? Have you experienced trauma or abuse and want to find healing and peace? Are you dissatisfied in relationships, whether with friends, family or coworkers? Are you feeling bored or trapped in your job or career and looking for more fulfillment? Are you dealing with an illness and wanting support? Are you re-evaluating where you are in life and where you want to go?
In my time as a social worker, I’ve worked with children, adolescents & adults, individuals, families & groups. I’ve helped people in need through work in agencies, in home-based family therapy, in community mental health, and in private practice. I’ve also had training in multiple forms of Reiki, a form of complementary medicine, which I use in my work, to help people with physical and emotional illnesses.
In my time as a social worker, I’ve worked with children, adolescents & adults, individuals, families & groups. I’ve helped people in need through work in agencies, in home-based family therapy, in community mental health, and in private practice. I’ve also had training in multiple forms of Reiki, a form of complementary medicine, which I use in my work, to help people with physical and emotional illnesses.
I can help you cope with multiple stressors in your life as you manage the symptoms of mood and anxiety disorders. If you are looking for guidance and support, then we would be a great match.
I can help you cope with multiple stressors in your life as you manage the symptoms of mood and anxiety disorders. If you are looking for guidance and support, then we would be a great match.
Dench Counseling Sport & Wellness Centre
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, PhD, LPC, RPT-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Allentown, PA 18103
Waitlist for new clients
If you are anxious, having difficulty with relationships, depression, self-esteem, or wrestling with an addiction & would like help, let's talk. I have been a psychotherapist for thirty years, and work with children, adolescents, and adults. How long ago did your issue begin? Many people don’t know the root cause of their problem. You may be suffering in silence not knowing where to turn. Counseling can provide tools for surviving the emotional fall out from COVID-19, building happy, healthy relationships, managing stress & anxiety, appreciating your strengths, & feeling good about yourself.
If you are anxious, having difficulty with relationships, depression, self-esteem, or wrestling with an addiction & would like help, let's talk. I have been a psychotherapist for thirty years, and work with children, adolescents, and adults. How long ago did your issue begin? Many people don’t know the root cause of their problem. You may be suffering in silence not knowing where to turn. Counseling can provide tools for surviving the emotional fall out from COVID-19, building happy, healthy relationships, managing stress & anxiety, appreciating your strengths, & feeling good about yourself.
Unlearning diet culture & relearning body trust can be confusing and bring up big feelings. In a world that tries to tell you there’s a right way to eat and a body type that is ideal, we are here to tell you that everyone’s relationship with food is different and that all bodies are good bodies. But just saying that doesn’t take away the complexities of your food culture and your lived experience. Whether you’re in recovery from an eating disorder or exploring a new relationship with food, everyone deserves a space that feels like no topics are off limits.
Unlearning diet culture & relearning body trust can be confusing and bring up big feelings. In a world that tries to tell you there’s a right way to eat and a body type that is ideal, we are here to tell you that everyone’s relationship with food is different and that all bodies are good bodies. But just saying that doesn’t take away the complexities of your food culture and your lived experience. Whether you’re in recovery from an eating disorder or exploring a new relationship with food, everyone deserves a space that feels like no topics are off limits.
Andrea Kravelick
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Allentown, PA 18103 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Therapy is a journey that empowers you to reach your individual goals. Together, we will gain awareness, make strides towards change, and heal from the stressors that life brings you. Let's together create a safe place to move through each stage of change for your continued ability to apply skills needed to your everyday life.
Therapy is a journey that empowers you to reach your individual goals. Together, we will gain awareness, make strides towards change, and heal from the stressors that life brings you. Let's together create a safe place to move through each stage of change for your continued ability to apply skills needed to your everyday life.
Patience D Stevenson
Marriage & Family Therapist, DMin, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
Allentown, PA 18104
I have worked with individuals, couples and families for over 35 years. I partner with clients to assess their own strengths and help them find different ways to address their issues and challenges. I greatly respect individual differences and seek to provide a non-judgmental, caring and empowering environment for clients to grow and change. I work with issues of anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief and spirituality. We all become stuck at different times in our lives. I will walk alongside you and help you find your own personal resources and other needed resources to heal, grow and change.
I have worked with individuals, couples and families for over 35 years. I partner with clients to assess their own strengths and help them find different ways to address their issues and challenges. I greatly respect individual differences and seek to provide a non-judgmental, caring and empowering environment for clients to grow and change. I work with issues of anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief and spirituality. We all become stuck at different times in our lives. I will walk alongside you and help you find your own personal resources and other needed resources to heal, grow and change.
Andrew Romeo
Associate Professional Counselor, MA, LAPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Allentown, PA 18104
I strive to provide a reflective atmosphere to help individuals authentically engage deeper aspects of themselves. You might be feeling uncertain, worried, or hopeless as you navigate difficult life transitions or the complexities of relationships-perhaps ending or beginning an academic program, vocation, or intimate partnership. You might be processing the loss of a loved one, finding it difficult to connect with your partner, or struggling to find more meaning in your life. Changes like these often turn our world upside down. I will support you in reuniting with your inner self and feeling confident in the steps you take ahead.
I strive to provide a reflective atmosphere to help individuals authentically engage deeper aspects of themselves. You might be feeling uncertain, worried, or hopeless as you navigate difficult life transitions or the complexities of relationships-perhaps ending or beginning an academic program, vocation, or intimate partnership. You might be processing the loss of a loved one, finding it difficult to connect with your partner, or struggling to find more meaning in your life. Changes like these often turn our world upside down. I will support you in reuniting with your inner self and feeling confident in the steps you take ahead.
My philosophy is that positive change is possible for everyone. I believe that achieving wellness is a journey, and I am dedicated to helping others along their path. Using a compassionate, person-centered style; I work collaboratively with my clients. My holistic approach to wellness focuses on all areas of wellness; mind, body and soul. Finding balance gives us the strength to face challenges in our lives. Through counseling, hope can be restored. In my nine years of working with individuals and families, I have seen an immense amount of resiliency and hope. "Once you choose hope, anything is possible"
My philosophy is that positive change is possible for everyone. I believe that achieving wellness is a journey, and I am dedicated to helping others along their path. Using a compassionate, person-centered style; I work collaboratively with my clients. My holistic approach to wellness focuses on all areas of wellness; mind, body and soul. Finding balance gives us the strength to face challenges in our lives. Through counseling, hope can be restored. In my nine years of working with individuals and families, I have seen an immense amount of resiliency and hope. "Once you choose hope, anything is possible"
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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.