Chronic Pain therapists in Voorhees, New Jersey NJ
Chronic Pain or Illness
Natalie Conboy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I have worked with patients who have had medical conditions both chronic and acute for over 20 years. For the past 6 years I have worked with oncology patients who struggle with both the physical and emotional challenges that accompany life threatening conditions like cancer.
19 Years Experience
Chronic Pain or Illness
Alisa Lindenbaum
Art Therapist, MPS, ATR-BC, LCAT, LPAT
Chronic pain and/or chronic illness can profoundly effect every single aspect of life and result in feelings of isolation, hopelessness and helplessness. The mind and the body are intricately connected, and you can become caught up in a vicious cycle of physical and emotional pain. While a great psychotherapy experience cannot "cure" chronic pain and illness, it can very strongly lead to substantial improvements in being able to manage and improve physical symptoms and also reconnecting to the person that you used to be. There is a good deal of research highlighting how the addition of the creative arts process can support the chronic illness sufferer in both reducing physical symptoms and improving their quality of life.
18 Years Experience
Chronic Pain or Illness
Laurie Parsons
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LSW
Therapy for chronic pain or illness can provide valuable support and assistance to individuals who are experiencing ongoing physical discomfort or health challenges. This holistic approach to therapy addresses the physical, emotional, and social aspects of living with a chronic health condition. By providing support, education, and practical strategies, therapy can empower individuals to manage their symptoms more effectively, improve their quality of life, and cultivate resilience in the face of ongoing health challenges.
5 Years Experience
Chronic Pain or Illness
Alan Brandis, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist
Typically, Chronic Pain Syndrome patients come to see a psychologist after being seen by a number of other health professionals to no avail, including internal medicine physicians, orthopedists, surgeons, orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, physical therapists, chiropractors, acupuncturists, emergency room doctors (for late-night injections of powerful pain killing drugs) and others. Typically, a Chronic Pain evaluation consists of several approaches to discovering which factors play the largest role in maintaining the pain. We ask patients to keep a Pain Diary for a week or two, which helps us pinpoint which activities or emotional states are related to an increase in pain level. This also helps us observe how they are actually taking their medications. We may also perform psychological testing to determine any underlying causes of depression or anxiety which should be treated in addition to the Chronic Pain and which could be helping to maintain it. At least one Family Session is held to explore whether there have been unconscious payoffs within the family for being in pain.
34 Years Experience
Chronic Pain or Illness
Sam Naimi
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, Psychotherapist, Psychoanalytic Candidate
Chronic pain can feel all-encompassing, but as a psychoanalytically trained therapist, I explore the mind-body connection. We'll delve into unconscious worries, past traumas, or stress that might be contributing to your pain. By uncovering these hidden emotional factors, you can gain a deeper understanding of how your mind and body interact, leading to improved coping mechanisms and a path towards a more fulfilling life.
6 Years Experience