Chronic Pain therapists in Smithfield, RI
Browse Chronic Pain therapists in Smithfield, Rhode Island. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Chronic Pain
Abelee Groff
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LICSW
I work with adults experiencing chronic pain or illness using a trauma-informed, mind-body approach that recognizes the complex interaction between physical symptoms, emotions, and daily life. I focus on helping clients understand how stress, anxiety, and past experiences can amplify pain while supporting strategies for coping, pacing, and self-care.
I integrate somatic, parts-informed, and mindfulness-based approaches to help clients regulate the nervous system, reduce overwhelm, and build resilience. My work emphasizes collaboration, self-compassion, and practical tools to improve quality of life, emotional well-being, and the way clients relate to their bodies and experiences of chronic illness.
5 Years Experience
Online in Smithfield, RI (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
Ashley Higgins
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Coping with chronic illness is a balance of acceptance and change. I support people with chronic illness and disability in accepting themselves, teaching coping skills for pain and other symptoms, and advocating for the accommodations and services they need.
11 Years Experience
Online in Smithfield, RI (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
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.
36 Years Experience
Online in Smithfield, RI
Chronic Pain
Dr Todd Giardina
Psychologist, PhD, Counseling Psychology
I trained in chronic pain management in many hospitals during my PhD program and beyond. I have since worked in hospitals and clinics for many years before transitioning into private practice. I understand much of the medical lingo and the confusing messaging one can receive from MDs - I can help put you at ease while also teaching you to advocate for yourself around your illness. The biggest component with chronic pain, of course, is acknowledging the interplay between mental and physical pain - "it's all in your head" is a dismissive statement some may hear, but also we work from the truth that pain is somewhat in your head, and that is how a psychologist can help you learn to manage physical pain.
19 Years Experience
Online in Smithfield, RI
Chronic Pain
Therapy Solutions, LLC
Psychologist
We work with several clients who cope with chronic pain and disability. Nicole Osborne also specializes in working with individuals with terminal illness and their families.
24 Years Experience
Online in Smithfield, RI
Chronic Pain therapists in Smithfield, RI Statistics
Chronic Pain therapists in Smithfield, RI average 16 years of experience and charge around $219 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (83%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (48%), and Behavioral Therapy (39%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$219
Accept insurance
38%
Offer sliding scale
37%
Gender ID
| 70% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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| 1% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 52% |
In Person and Online |
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| 48% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 83% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 48% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 39% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 32% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 30% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 28% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 27% | Biopsychosocial Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 66% | Senior |
| 61% | Young Adult |
| 41% | Teen |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 58% | Women |
| 44% | Men |
| 39% | Military / Veterans |
| 39% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 37% | LGBTQ+ |