Chronic Pain Therapists in Red Hill, PA
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Anya Genieser-DeRosa
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Red Hill, PA 18076
Not accepting new clients
CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. I enjoy working with adult clients, age 21 & older, with a wide variety of concerns including, but not limited to stress management / life balance, parenting challenges, depression / mood disorders, anxiety / panic, trauma-related symptoms / PTSD, mind / body concerns (chronic pain, illness, emotional overeating), women's issues (infertility, pregnancy, post-partum depression, menopause), grief and loss, and issues of aging (adjusting to retirement, coping with the aging process).
CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. I enjoy working with adult clients, age 21 & older, with a wide variety of concerns including, but not limited to stress management / life balance, parenting challenges, depression / mood disorders, anxiety / panic, trauma-related symptoms / PTSD, mind / body concerns (chronic pain, illness, emotional overeating), women's issues (infertility, pregnancy, post-partum depression, menopause), grief and loss, and issues of aging (adjusting to retirement, coping with the aging process).
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Homestead Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Perkiomenville, PA 18074 (Online Only)
I am a general counselor who does well with a variety of issues and difficulties. I see myself as down to earth, friendly and kind, with a good sense of humor. Over the years I have worked with individuals suffering from Anxiety, Depression, OCD, relationship issues, difficulties adjusting to retirement and aging, weight loss, chronic illness and pain, end of life issues, parenting, and addiction issues. I have been a couples counselor for 14 years and enjoy the energy that comes from helping couples.
I am a general counselor who does well with a variety of issues and difficulties. I see myself as down to earth, friendly and kind, with a good sense of humor. Over the years I have worked with individuals suffering from Anxiety, Depression, OCD, relationship issues, difficulties adjusting to retirement and aging, weight loss, chronic illness and pain, end of life issues, parenting, and addiction issues. I have been a couples counselor for 14 years and enjoy the energy that comes from helping couples.
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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.
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Emily Marziani
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sellersville, PA 18960 (Online Only)
If you are looking for help with grief and loss, chronic illness, medical anxiety and trauma, anxiety, depression or just need someone to walk alongside you while you navigate change, I am happy to help.
Welcome! I hope you and I can work together. I believe therapy should be a collaborative process and finding the right fit is not always easy! I work in an anti-oppressive and anti-racist practice and prioritize creating a safe and affirming space for you to process and heal.
If you are looking for help with grief and loss, chronic illness, medical anxiety and trauma, anxiety, depression or just need someone to walk alongside you while you navigate change, I am happy to help.
Welcome! I hope you and I can work together. I believe therapy should be a collaborative process and finding the right fit is not always easy! I work in an anti-oppressive and anti-racist practice and prioritize creating a safe and affirming space for you to process and heal.
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My ideal client often begins therapy knowing something is off, uncomfortable, or painful but unsure where to go next. Sometimes, they aren't sure what is causing their distress and are looking for help to understand what happened that led them here. Other times, they are aware of what's causing their pain but are looking for an additional perspective as they begin to make changes. Their goals, on some level, are to find relief, understanding, or peace.
My ideal client often begins therapy knowing something is off, uncomfortable, or painful but unsure where to go next. Sometimes, they aren't sure what is causing their distress and are looking for help to understand what happened that led them here. Other times, they are aware of what's causing their pain but are looking for an additional perspective as they begin to make changes. Their goals, on some level, are to find relief, understanding, or peace.
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I specialize in working with clients who have experienced childhood trauma, domestic/intimate partner violence or relationship challenges, chronic pain/illness, and substance use issues. I also appreciate the beautiful tangents, metaphors, and insights from my work with neurodiverse clients. Much of my work focused on helping clients examine how trauma has shaped their lives, decisions, & current circumstances and find ways to heal. Finding meaning and insight from the connections and patterns we can see in the past and present is key to informing the work we can do together to pursue a more intentional and satisfying future.
I specialize in working with clients who have experienced childhood trauma, domestic/intimate partner violence or relationship challenges, chronic pain/illness, and substance use issues. I also appreciate the beautiful tangents, metaphors, and insights from my work with neurodiverse clients. Much of my work focused on helping clients examine how trauma has shaped their lives, decisions, & current circumstances and find ways to heal. Finding meaning and insight from the connections and patterns we can see in the past and present is key to informing the work we can do together to pursue a more intentional and satisfying future.
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I view persons as made up of emotions, thoughts, relationships, biology, and our spiritual selves. Consequently, I first help you stabilize by making necessary changes in behavior. Medical or neurological contributions and possible nutritional deficiencies are examined. I address any distorted thinking that is contributing to your emotional pain. If systems in your life (family, work, school) are a factor, they are also addressed. Finally, we work with the larger questions of existence (spiritual issues, issues of purpose/ meaning), which are all vital to mental health. All areas are dealt with from a solid grounding in scientific literature and research.
I view persons as made up of emotions, thoughts, relationships, biology, and our spiritual selves. Consequently, I first help you stabilize by making necessary changes in behavior. Medical or neurological contributions and possible nutritional deficiencies are examined. I address any distorted thinking that is contributing to your emotional pain. If systems in your life (family, work, school) are a factor, they are also addressed. Finally, we work with the larger questions of existence (spiritual issues, issues of purpose/ meaning), which are all vital to mental health. All areas are dealt with from a solid grounding in scientific literature and research.
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Lauren Kuehlewind
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
Quakertown, PA 18951
Waitlist for new clients
Are you struggling to function due to high stress, anxiety, or unhealthy routines that you can’t seem to shake? Is your grief, sadness, or depression making everyday tasks difficult to get through? Are you having difficulty figuring out how to make sense of your suffering and pain, relationally, emotionally, or physically - even in light of your faith? These are troubling places to be in, and no one should have to walk these paths of pain alone. If you are finding yourself struggling in these ways, you need a safe place to talk about what got you to the place you are currently in and help you determine the best next steps forward.
Are you struggling to function due to high stress, anxiety, or unhealthy routines that you can’t seem to shake? Is your grief, sadness, or depression making everyday tasks difficult to get through? Are you having difficulty figuring out how to make sense of your suffering and pain, relationally, emotionally, or physically - even in light of your faith? These are troubling places to be in, and no one should have to walk these paths of pain alone. If you are finding yourself struggling in these ways, you need a safe place to talk about what got you to the place you are currently in and help you determine the best next steps forward.
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Garrison & Lees Behavioral Health, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Schwenksville, PA 19473
Searching for a therapist can be incredibly overwhelming, especially if reaching out for the first time, have had a negative experience in therapy, or are searching for a different therapy style. How I can relieve those initial stressors of this process is by building a strong therapeutic foundation that can develop into a strong relationship to assist you in reaching your goals. I can be an outlet of security, trust, validation, support, and safety to guide and challenge you to explore thoughts, emotions, and reactions. I personalize each case and utilize different therapy styles that are fitting to you. -Christina Lees, LPC
Searching for a therapist can be incredibly overwhelming, especially if reaching out for the first time, have had a negative experience in therapy, or are searching for a different therapy style. How I can relieve those initial stressors of this process is by building a strong therapeutic foundation that can develop into a strong relationship to assist you in reaching your goals. I can be an outlet of security, trust, validation, support, and safety to guide and challenge you to explore thoughts, emotions, and reactions. I personalize each case and utilize different therapy styles that are fitting to you. -Christina Lees, LPC
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Licensed Psychologist / Career Development Specialist. I provide individual counseling and psychotherapy, working with clients across the life-span treating stress, depression, anxiety, insomnia, eating disorders, relationship issues, and adjustment to change. I believe that a strong working relationship between therapist and client is essential to promote change and healing. My therapeutic style is collaborative and active, including support and empathy as well as cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness approaches. Many clients say that they appreciate my focus on identifying and working toward their goals.
Licensed Psychologist / Career Development Specialist. I provide individual counseling and psychotherapy, working with clients across the life-span treating stress, depression, anxiety, insomnia, eating disorders, relationship issues, and adjustment to change. I believe that a strong working relationship between therapist and client is essential to promote change and healing. My therapeutic style is collaborative and active, including support and empathy as well as cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness approaches. Many clients say that they appreciate my focus on identifying and working toward their goals.
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Jeremy Richfield
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CAADC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Souderton, PA 18964 (Online Only)
Are you feeling conflicted about starting therapy? Are you feeling concerned about finding a therapist that meets your needs? Reaching out for help can be a difficult decision. It is crucial to find a therapist who displays warmth, compassion, empathy, attentiveness and a safe space to facilitate self-understanding and healing. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, my approach focuses on helping you find specific personality strengths to promote growth while increasing self-awareness. I have comprehensive experience and training in treating addiction, anxiety, trauma and depression.
Are you feeling conflicted about starting therapy? Are you feeling concerned about finding a therapist that meets your needs? Reaching out for help can be a difficult decision. It is crucial to find a therapist who displays warmth, compassion, empathy, attentiveness and a safe space to facilitate self-understanding and healing. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, my approach focuses on helping you find specific personality strengths to promote growth while increasing self-awareness. I have comprehensive experience and training in treating addiction, anxiety, trauma and depression.
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Elizabeth Campbell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, RPT-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Schwenksville, PA 19473
There came a time when the risk to remain tight in the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom. ~Anais Nin. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor providing an empowerment and strength-based approach to support individuals in personal growth and change. I am a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor specializing in play therapy with children, family therapy, creative counseling for adolescents, and trauma-informed treatment. I utilize an integrative, mindful approach to address the whole individual and promote healing and wellness.
There came a time when the risk to remain tight in the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom. ~Anais Nin. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor providing an empowerment and strength-based approach to support individuals in personal growth and change. I am a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor specializing in play therapy with children, family therapy, creative counseling for adolescents, and trauma-informed treatment. I utilize an integrative, mindful approach to address the whole individual and promote healing and wellness.
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Dana A Gold
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Schwenksville, PA 19473
I aim to be your mirror, holding steady through the difficulties and triumphs of self reflection, to support your journey of personal growth. I will help you identify patterns of behavior that are no longer serving you or your vision for happiness and health. Together, we will create time, space and energy for you to reach your goals. I strive to instill hope, improve self-regulation and relaxation, forge new and positive behaviors which serve you in living your life.
I aim to be your mirror, holding steady through the difficulties and triumphs of self reflection, to support your journey of personal growth. I will help you identify patterns of behavior that are no longer serving you or your vision for happiness and health. Together, we will create time, space and energy for you to reach your goals. I strive to instill hope, improve self-regulation and relaxation, forge new and positive behaviors which serve you in living your life.
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Nancy E. Lubow PhD. LPC, MT-BC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, MT-BC
Verified Verified
Quakertown, PA 18951
I developed a 'whole brain' creative arts therapy to help clients find the words and images that can express their thoughts and emotions. This enables clients to 'see' how their negative behaviors originally developed as a way to cope with high levels of interpersonal stress. The BrainsmART process empowers clients with strategies that organize their emotions as they discharge past traumas from their body and mind. Once emotions are 'seen' and 'named', clients can re-'view' the memories and beliefs and re-route their self-destructive behaviors. The process works creatively to redirect addictive urges into self-empowering action. Call me at 267.261.9987
I developed a 'whole brain' creative arts therapy to help clients find the words and images that can express their thoughts and emotions. This enables clients to 'see' how their negative behaviors originally developed as a way to cope with high levels of interpersonal stress. The BrainsmART process empowers clients with strategies that organize their emotions as they discharge past traumas from their body and mind. Once emotions are 'seen' and 'named', clients can re-'view' the memories and beliefs and re-route their self-destructive behaviors. The process works creatively to redirect addictive urges into self-empowering action. Call me at 267.261.9987
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Deborah Ann DePolo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Gilbertsville, PA 19525
Are you looking for someone to guide, support, and assist you in your life's journey? If so, I'm the therapist you've been looking for! I'm passionate about helping and I see counseling as an opportunity for us to work together on overcoming obstacles to help you reach your goals. I specialize in several different treatment modalities and tend to use a combination of techniques to match your unique wants and needs. Please email deb@compasscounselingandassociates.com to schedule an initial consultation.
Are you looking for someone to guide, support, and assist you in your life's journey? If so, I'm the therapist you've been looking for! I'm passionate about helping and I see counseling as an opportunity for us to work together on overcoming obstacles to help you reach your goals. I specialize in several different treatment modalities and tend to use a combination of techniques to match your unique wants and needs. Please email deb@compasscounselingandassociates.com to schedule an initial consultation.
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My educational background in human rights & social justice has equipped me with skills to work with a diverse range of clients. I derived great satisfaction from assisting women who were facing challenges related to domestic violence or marital issues. My ideal clients are women who need to be reminded of their strength & value in this world. My approach involves empowering women through assertiveness training & connecting them with community resources to aid them towards independence. I help them recognize & develop their inner strengths, equipping them with tools to manage & overcome problems independently.
My educational background in human rights & social justice has equipped me with skills to work with a diverse range of clients. I derived great satisfaction from assisting women who were facing challenges related to domestic violence or marital issues. My ideal clients are women who need to be reminded of their strength & value in this world. My approach involves empowering women through assertiveness training & connecting them with community resources to aid them towards independence. I help them recognize & develop their inner strengths, equipping them with tools to manage & overcome problems independently.
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Are you experiencing concerns with anxiety or depression? Are your goals to lead a more fulfilled and satisfied life, increase your self-esteem, and develop self-awareness of the barriers and triggers in your life? Are you committed to making changes and being a collaborative member of your treatment plan?
Are you experiencing concerns with anxiety or depression? Are your goals to lead a more fulfilled and satisfied life, increase your self-esteem, and develop self-awareness of the barriers and triggers in your life? Are you committed to making changes and being a collaborative member of your treatment plan?
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Laura Simonelli PhD, Premier Health Psychology LLC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Harleysville, PA 19438 (Online Only)
Feeling overwhelmed by uncomfortable emotions like anxiety, sadness, grief or stress? If you are ready to experience compassionate support, personal growth, and meaningful change, you’ve found the right place. For over 15 years, I've been using collaborative evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients develop coping skills for managing stress and emotions. I also offer Acceptance & Commitment Therapy for those interested in mindfulness and achieving values-driven personal goals, and Schema Therapy - an integrative approach to challenge long-standing unhelpful life and relationship patterns.
Feeling overwhelmed by uncomfortable emotions like anxiety, sadness, grief or stress? If you are ready to experience compassionate support, personal growth, and meaningful change, you’ve found the right place. For over 15 years, I've been using collaborative evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients develop coping skills for managing stress and emotions. I also offer Acceptance & Commitment Therapy for those interested in mindfulness and achieving values-driven personal goals, and Schema Therapy - an integrative approach to challenge long-standing unhelpful life and relationship patterns.
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Caim Wellness-Amy Yetter LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, CCTP, CCFP
Verified Verified
Harleysville, PA 19438
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I know looking for a therapist can be difficult. I offer an empathic, non-judgmental, and supportive approach to every client I see. I focus in many areas of counseling, but most of all I take the time to get to know you and what will work best for you and/or your loved one. I approach every client as a valuable and whole individual who I am honored to work alongside in an effort to meet your/their therapeutic goals.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I know looking for a therapist can be difficult. I offer an empathic, non-judgmental, and supportive approach to every client I see. I focus in many areas of counseling, but most of all I take the time to get to know you and what will work best for you and/or your loved one. I approach every client as a valuable and whole individual who I am honored to work alongside in an effort to meet your/their therapeutic goals.
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I am open to working with clients from all walks of life, those who know what their goals are, and those who are uncertain about what they expect from therapy. My professional and lived experience helps me relate to clients who have difficulties adjusting to changes in life, as well as older adults, caregivers, and people of all ages struggling with family issues. A psychodynamic approach helps clients feel listened to and encouraged to develop their story, gain insight and self-awareness, & notice the connection between past events and current difficulties.
I am open to working with clients from all walks of life, those who know what their goals are, and those who are uncertain about what they expect from therapy. My professional and lived experience helps me relate to clients who have difficulties adjusting to changes in life, as well as older adults, caregivers, and people of all ages struggling with family issues. A psychodynamic approach helps clients feel listened to and encouraged to develop their story, gain insight and self-awareness, & notice the connection between past events and current difficulties.
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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.