Chronic Pain Therapists in Narberth, PA

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Center for Conscious Aging and Wellness LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW, CMC
Verified Verified
Narberth, PA 19072
My specialty practice offers trauma informed short and long term therapy to adults 50+ and their families navigating the stages of mid and late life aging. These issues often include emotional health concerns (depression, trauma, grief/loss, caregiver stress, chronic illness/pain), coping with physical/emotional/mental/spiritual health challenges and managing various life transitions. Clients benefit from my support, education and skill building while meeting these challenges, and you can expect respectful companionship during your individual process to explore your highest possible quality of life and develop unclaimed potential.
My specialty practice offers trauma informed short and long term therapy to adults 50+ and their families navigating the stages of mid and late life aging. These issues often include emotional health concerns (depression, trauma, grief/loss, caregiver stress, chronic illness/pain), coping with physical/emotional/mental/spiritual health challenges and managing various life transitions. Clients benefit from my support, education and skill building while meeting these challenges, and you can expect respectful companionship during your individual process to explore your highest possible quality of life and develop unclaimed potential.
(610) 490-8076 View (610) 490-8076
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Amy Alfred
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Narberth, PA 19072  (Online Only)
I am a licensed psychologist who enjoys working with all different kinds of people. I like to work on what gets in the way of optimum mental health. Much of my practice in the past almost thirty years has focused on relationships of all kinds, depression, self-esteem, conflict resolution, better communication, adult children of alcoholics, parenting, anxiety, chronic illness, addictions, and sexual abuse. I believe our work doesn't just happen in our therapy hour, but between sessions as well. I am committed to psychotherapy and helping people to change in a supportive atmosphere.
I am a licensed psychologist who enjoys working with all different kinds of people. I like to work on what gets in the way of optimum mental health. Much of my practice in the past almost thirty years has focused on relationships of all kinds, depression, self-esteem, conflict resolution, better communication, adult children of alcoholics, parenting, anxiety, chronic illness, addictions, and sexual abuse. I believe our work doesn't just happen in our therapy hour, but between sessions as well. I am committed to psychotherapy and helping people to change in a supportive atmosphere.
(484) 482-8116 View (484) 482-8116
Full Spectrum Therapy
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Narberth, PA 19072
I specialize in treating anxiety disorders and depression for all age groups including children and adults.
I specialize in treating anxiety disorders and depression for all age groups including children and adults.
(267) 497-2923 View (267) 497-2923
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Main Line and Princeton DBT Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Narberth, PA 19072
Are you struggling with emotional challenges or symptoms of anxiety or depression? Maybe you are experiencing family conflict or perhaps you are dealing with grief or loss. I have specialized training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) - an approach that offers concrete tools you can use to cultivate greater happiness and resolve conflict in more effective ways. I work with individuals and also with families to help them create new and positive ways of relating to each other and solving problems together.
Are you struggling with emotional challenges or symptoms of anxiety or depression? Maybe you are experiencing family conflict or perhaps you are dealing with grief or loss. I have specialized training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) - an approach that offers concrete tools you can use to cultivate greater happiness and resolve conflict in more effective ways. I work with individuals and also with families to help them create new and positive ways of relating to each other and solving problems together.
(215) 274-0848 View (215) 274-0848
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Johanna Kulp
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Narberth, PA 19072
I am a psychotherapist who believes in the possibilities therapy offers to help manage life's daily stressors and create personal change and growth. My approach is to meet the needs of my client by jointly developing a clear plan towards a healthier individual. I believe that therapy provides a unique experience where one can feel cared for and supported. I utilize a psychodynamic technique incorporating thought challenges, coping skill use, and self-care importance. In this environment, my clients can work through feelings to create positive changes in their lives.
I am a psychotherapist who believes in the possibilities therapy offers to help manage life's daily stressors and create personal change and growth. My approach is to meet the needs of my client by jointly developing a clear plan towards a healthier individual. I believe that therapy provides a unique experience where one can feel cared for and supported. I utilize a psychodynamic technique incorporating thought challenges, coping skill use, and self-care importance. In this environment, my clients can work through feelings to create positive changes in their lives.
(610) 810-1492 View (610) 810-1492
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Gina M Carfagno
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Narberth, PA 19072  (Online Only)
Welcome to my passion: a safe, collaborative, empowering space where you're supported to be unapologetically yourself. My ideal client longs to become more aware of themselves, curious about what feelings/lack there of experienced, open to working through active/past MH struggles, such as self-confidence, depression, anxiety, relational conflict, trauma, stress, and more. My passion and hope for all my clients are captured well in this quote: "Whenever you find yourself doubting how far you can go, just remember how far you have come...everything you have faced, all the battles you have won, and all the fears you've overcome..."
Welcome to my passion: a safe, collaborative, empowering space where you're supported to be unapologetically yourself. My ideal client longs to become more aware of themselves, curious about what feelings/lack there of experienced, open to working through active/past MH struggles, such as self-confidence, depression, anxiety, relational conflict, trauma, stress, and more. My passion and hope for all my clients are captured well in this quote: "Whenever you find yourself doubting how far you can go, just remember how far you have come...everything you have faced, all the battles you have won, and all the fears you've overcome..."
(610) 609-8066 View (610) 609-8066
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Charles Zimbrick-Rogers
Medical Physician and Surgeon, MD, MSEd
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Narberth, PA 19072
Are you searching for a deeper connection to yourself? Do you find yourself facing a transition and uncertain of what might emerge? Do you feel you are groping in shadows looking for light? Are you yearning for hope, meaning, and wholeness? Wherever you are in your journey, know that you are not alone, and know that you are welcome here.
Are you searching for a deeper connection to yourself? Do you find yourself facing a transition and uncertain of what might emerge? Do you feel you are groping in shadows looking for light? Are you yearning for hope, meaning, and wholeness? Wherever you are in your journey, know that you are not alone, and know that you are welcome here.
(610) 890-9865 View (610) 890-9865
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Warren Schloss
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, BS, CADC
Verified Verified
Narberth, PA 19072  (Online Only)
It's hard to get clean and sober, and staying clean and sober tends to bring out issues that also can be quite difficult. I provide private, confidential treatment for the chemically dependent. Since 1994 I have helped hundreds of men and women through counseling to address their alcoholism, drug addiction and related issues. I provide counsel, support and coaching for those in early recovery. I also counsel those in sustained recovery who are ready to work on recovery related life issues.
It's hard to get clean and sober, and staying clean and sober tends to bring out issues that also can be quite difficult. I provide private, confidential treatment for the chemically dependent. Since 1994 I have helped hundreds of men and women through counseling to address their alcoholism, drug addiction and related issues. I provide counsel, support and coaching for those in early recovery. I also counsel those in sustained recovery who are ready to work on recovery related life issues.
(484) 858-0016 View (484) 858-0016
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Inquiry Psychological Services, LLC.
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Narberth, PA 19072
Are you in need of a psychological assessment? Dr. Pacyon can help. Dr. Pacyon provides comprehensive assessments for ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, psychoeducational evaluations for school entry, IEP's, college accommodations, and standardized testing (STEP 1, bar, SAT/ACT, LSAT, GRE). Dr. Pacyon also provides forensic and non-forensic neuropsychological and psychological assessments for civil and criminal matters. Dr. Pacyon believes in upfront, fair pricing and reasonable timing for feedback and reports. Call to email Dr. Pacyon today for a free consultation, or check out her website at InquiryPsych.com.
Are you in need of a psychological assessment? Dr. Pacyon can help. Dr. Pacyon provides comprehensive assessments for ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, psychoeducational evaluations for school entry, IEP's, college accommodations, and standardized testing (STEP 1, bar, SAT/ACT, LSAT, GRE). Dr. Pacyon also provides forensic and non-forensic neuropsychological and psychological assessments for civil and criminal matters. Dr. Pacyon believes in upfront, fair pricing and reasonable timing for feedback and reports. Call to email Dr. Pacyon today for a free consultation, or check out her website at InquiryPsych.com.
(716) 300-6968 View (716) 300-6968
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Nell Stoddard
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Narberth, PA 19072
As a licensed psychologist, my goal is to help empower you to transform your life in the ways you desire. Therapy works by helping you develop new understandings about yourself, and new strategies for handling your emotions, thoughts, and behavior. The fact that you are considering therapy means that you have already taken the first, and perhaps most important step. Ultimately, therapy can enhance your self esteem, connectedness to others, effectiveness in your life, and happiness.
As a licensed psychologist, my goal is to help empower you to transform your life in the ways you desire. Therapy works by helping you develop new understandings about yourself, and new strategies for handling your emotions, thoughts, and behavior. The fact that you are considering therapy means that you have already taken the first, and perhaps most important step. Ultimately, therapy can enhance your self esteem, connectedness to others, effectiveness in your life, and happiness.
(267) 403-5100 View (267) 403-5100
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Heather Novack Robinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Narberth, PA 19072
I approach treatment as a collaboration between two partners, working together to deepen our understanding of your concerns, and construct alternative ways of thinking, being, relating and feeling. As a relational psychodynamic therapist, I consider our relationship an essential mechanism of change.
I approach treatment as a collaboration between two partners, working together to deepen our understanding of your concerns, and construct alternative ways of thinking, being, relating and feeling. As a relational psychodynamic therapist, I consider our relationship an essential mechanism of change.
(410) 469-6344 View (410) 469-6344
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Katie Gentile
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR-BC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Narberth, PA 19072  (Online Only)
You are deserving of peace and happiness. Often times life has a way of throwing us challenges that feel overwhelming and unmanageable. These challenges can make us feel alone, stressed, and unsupported. These feelings tend to stay with us even when we are separated from the challenge itself and leak into other aspects of our life. This then prevents us from focusing on other important life events and the challenges we face may become all-consuming. This can feel as though you are not present and are missing out on the simple joy’s life can bring. You are not alone.
You are deserving of peace and happiness. Often times life has a way of throwing us challenges that feel overwhelming and unmanageable. These challenges can make us feel alone, stressed, and unsupported. These feelings tend to stay with us even when we are separated from the challenge itself and leak into other aspects of our life. This then prevents us from focusing on other important life events and the challenges we face may become all-consuming. This can feel as though you are not present and are missing out on the simple joy’s life can bring. You are not alone.
(484) 309-5071 View (484) 309-5071

More Therapists Nearby

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Lauren M Fussner, PhD
Psychologist, MA, PhD
Verified Verified
Ardmore, PA 19003  (Online Only)
Dr. Fussner is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in working with children with a variety of health challenges and medical conditions such as toileting difficulties (e.g., constipation, frequent accidents), feeding concerns (e.g., selective eating, food allergies), and chronic/persistent pain (e.g., abdominal pain, migraines). Dr. Fussner utilizes a warm and supportive approach to intervention and works collaboratively with families to develop targeted treatment plans promoting improved coping and enhanced quality of life.
Dr. Fussner is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in working with children with a variety of health challenges and medical conditions such as toileting difficulties (e.g., constipation, frequent accidents), feeding concerns (e.g., selective eating, food allergies), and chronic/persistent pain (e.g., abdominal pain, migraines). Dr. Fussner utilizes a warm and supportive approach to intervention and works collaboratively with families to develop targeted treatment plans promoting improved coping and enhanced quality of life.
(215) 709-9374 View (215) 709-9374
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Irene S Fisher
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
Clients see me as a warm, nonthreatening person with whom they can talk openly. Individuals seek my help for a variety of reasons: in order to resolve emotional unrest due to relationship issues, to gain insight into themselves and develop more adaptive ways of coping with psychological conflicts and life challenges, and to learn cognitive/behavioral strategies to better manage physical pain, anxiety, depression and stress. My goal is to work with a person who is typically in a great deal of emotional pain at the outset, but through our collaboration, is then able to make healthier choices that enhance rather than hurt their life.
Clients see me as a warm, nonthreatening person with whom they can talk openly. Individuals seek my help for a variety of reasons: in order to resolve emotional unrest due to relationship issues, to gain insight into themselves and develop more adaptive ways of coping with psychological conflicts and life challenges, and to learn cognitive/behavioral strategies to better manage physical pain, anxiety, depression and stress. My goal is to work with a person who is typically in a great deal of emotional pain at the outset, but through our collaboration, is then able to make healthier choices that enhance rather than hurt their life.
(610) 816-6356 View (610) 816-6356
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Reinhild Draeger-Muenke
Psychologist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004  (Online Only)
Consider this: "Pain is unavoidable, but suffering is optional!" If you are hurting right now, physically and/or emotionally, you may not believe that it is possible not to suffer.
You may have considered finding a therapist for a while, wondering whether it's worth the risk. Are you struggling with physical symptoms, feelings or behaviors you don't particularly like, but can't seem to control? Have you found it difficult to make changes in your life, although you have tried many times on your own? Are you dissatisfied with how your relationships are going? Perhaps you wish you could be a more effective parent? Or maybe you already know there is "stuff" you haven't wanted to touch on your own, but it's not going away......., and you are ready to invest in healing whatever hurts? Then therapy can help.
Consider this: "Pain is unavoidable, but suffering is optional!" If you are hurting right now, physically and/or emotionally, you may not believe that it is possible not to suffer.
You may have considered finding a therapist for a while, wondering whether it's worth the risk. Are you struggling with physical symptoms, feelings or behaviors you don't particularly like, but can't seem to control? Have you found it difficult to make changes in your life, although you have tried many times on your own? Are you dissatisfied with how your relationships are going? Perhaps you wish you could be a more effective parent? Or maybe you already know there is "stuff" you haven't wanted to touch on your own, but it's not going away......., and you are ready to invest in healing whatever hurts? Then therapy can help.
(484) 265-9786 View (484) 265-9786
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Jane K Rosen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BCD, MEd, RYT
Verified Verified
Ardmore, PA 19003
I am also a pain management specialist and have worked with individuals experiencing chronic pain related to headaches, fibromyalgia, arthritis, IBS, lupus, and back pain.
My practice style is problem-solving and goal-oriented. I utilize a psychodynamic/cognitive behavioral treatment methodology and incorporate a systems approach when dealing with individual and family psychopathology. I design and develop treatment plans tailored to individual needs while establishing short and long-term goals. With all of my clients, I provide a warm, sensitive, and supportive environment so that we can work together in a problem-solving way and find solutions to interpersonal difficulties. My style tends to be positive, interactive, direct, and empowering.
I am also a pain management specialist and have worked with individuals experiencing chronic pain related to headaches, fibromyalgia, arthritis, IBS, lupus, and back pain.
My practice style is problem-solving and goal-oriented. I utilize a psychodynamic/cognitive behavioral treatment methodology and incorporate a systems approach when dealing with individual and family psychopathology. I design and develop treatment plans tailored to individual needs while establishing short and long-term goals. With all of my clients, I provide a warm, sensitive, and supportive environment so that we can work together in a problem-solving way and find solutions to interpersonal difficulties. My style tends to be positive, interactive, direct, and empowering.
(484) 362-9942 View (484) 362-9942
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Nancy Roth
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Ardmore, PA 19003
Many of my clients are interested in improving their health through weight management, smoking cessation, pain management or other behavior changes.
I believe that everyone has strengths--and that everyone encounters challenges. During difficult times, I can help you find new ways of understanding what's happening, additional resources for support and enhanced coping skills that build on your existing strengths. I work primarily with adults, individually, in couples or as families.
Many of my clients are interested in improving their health through weight management, smoking cessation, pain management or other behavior changes.
I believe that everyone has strengths--and that everyone encounters challenges. During difficult times, I can help you find new ways of understanding what's happening, additional resources for support and enhanced coping skills that build on your existing strengths. I work primarily with adults, individually, in couples or as families.
(215) 703-8849 View (215) 703-8849
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Morgan Rakay
Counselor, MA, LPC, BC-DMT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19128  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I often view my work as supporting bodies in transition - in whatever form that comes. Many of my clients are those with medical illness or injury, caregivers, mothers, or trauma survivors who are faced with the impact that change in their physical self has on their mental and emotional well-being. Clients often wish to explore the mind-body connection, integrate non-verbal approaches, or find a new perspective on therapy. I also work with infants and children who deserve the same compassionate care, but don't benefit from verbal therapy in the same way.
I often view my work as supporting bodies in transition - in whatever form that comes. Many of my clients are those with medical illness or injury, caregivers, mothers, or trauma survivors who are faced with the impact that change in their physical self has on their mental and emotional well-being. Clients often wish to explore the mind-body connection, integrate non-verbal approaches, or find a new perspective on therapy. I also work with infants and children who deserve the same compassionate care, but don't benefit from verbal therapy in the same way.
(215) 273-9476 View (215) 273-9476
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Stephanie Newberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MEd, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
I work with loss issues surrounding divorce, infertility, and chronic illness.
I am dedicated to providing each individual, couple, and family with quality, individualized care. I strive to help my clients feel heard, and to learn new coping strategies and relationship skills so that they can lead more meaningful, healthy, and intimate lives. I work with clients who are dedicated to their own personal growth and self-awareness and who want to work on decreasing stress, depression, anxiety, and family conflict in their lives. I value helping my clients to have quality relationships in which they can feel accepted and understood.
I work with loss issues surrounding divorce, infertility, and chronic illness.
I am dedicated to providing each individual, couple, and family with quality, individualized care. I strive to help my clients feel heard, and to learn new coping strategies and relationship skills so that they can lead more meaningful, healthy, and intimate lives. I work with clients who are dedicated to their own personal growth and self-awareness and who want to work on decreasing stress, depression, anxiety, and family conflict in their lives. I value helping my clients to have quality relationships in which they can feel accepted and understood.
(610) 628-4527 View (610) 628-4527
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Susan Bendersky Sacks
MSN, PMHCNS, BC, RN
Verified Verified
Gladwyne, PA 19035
I am a published author & speaker with 42 years of experience in Clinical Hypnosis, Individual, Couples & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with a BSN & MSN from University of Pennsylvania, and on their teaching faculty. I have advanced training in CISD, Certified in REBT & Clinical Hypnosis, working with weight loss, disordered eating, smoking cessation, anxiety, IBS, psychogenic pain, stress, self esteem, anger, depression, shame and guilt, and self-sabotaging emotions, intrusive thoughts. Clients average 1-3 sessions. I am down to earth, easy to talk to, organized, evidenced based & compassionate.
I am a published author & speaker with 42 years of experience in Clinical Hypnosis, Individual, Couples & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with a BSN & MSN from University of Pennsylvania, and on their teaching faculty. I have advanced training in CISD, Certified in REBT & Clinical Hypnosis, working with weight loss, disordered eating, smoking cessation, anxiety, IBS, psychogenic pain, stress, self esteem, anger, depression, shame and guilt, and self-sabotaging emotions, intrusive thoughts. Clients average 1-3 sessions. I am down to earth, easy to talk to, organized, evidenced based & compassionate.
(610) 616-2207 View (610) 616-2207
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.