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Menekse Alpay
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10025  (Online Only)
I work with individuals who have anxiety, depression, mood disorders, insomnia, relationship problems, trauma history, medical illness, neurological illness, and/or individuals who are helping family members with these problems. My experience over the last 25 years in psychiatry has shown that medications are helpful but do not take care of all problems in life. I offer combined psychiatric treatment. I received my psychiatric residency training from Georgetown University Hospital and fellowship in Psychosomatic Medicine from Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School.
I work with individuals who have anxiety, depression, mood disorders, insomnia, relationship problems, trauma history, medical illness, neurological illness, and/or individuals who are helping family members with these problems. My experience over the last 25 years in psychiatry has shown that medications are helpful but do not take care of all problems in life. I offer combined psychiatric treatment. I received my psychiatric residency training from Georgetown University Hospital and fellowship in Psychosomatic Medicine from Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School.
(914) 342-7750 View (914) 342-7750
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Manhattan Behavioral Medicine
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10036
We offer no-cost, no-fee treatment to clients who meet criteria for clinical studies in psychiatry, neurology and pain management.
We have an IVY League Trained Board Certified Psychiatrist who specialize in Adult and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry in New York City. Our specialty is in psychiatric medication management & psychopharmacology, as well as talk therapy. We help people in all stages of development including childhood, adolescence, young adulthood, adulthood and the elder years in a collaborative treatment to identify and achieve individual goals.
We offer no-cost, no-fee treatment to clients who meet criteria for clinical studies in psychiatry, neurology and pain management.
We have an IVY League Trained Board Certified Psychiatrist who specialize in Adult and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry in New York City. Our specialty is in psychiatric medication management & psychopharmacology, as well as talk therapy. We help people in all stages of development including childhood, adolescence, young adulthood, adulthood and the elder years in a collaborative treatment to identify and achieve individual goals.
(646) 791-3951 View (646) 791-3951
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Tahara Miah
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10011
I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. I graduated with my masters from New York University. I have worked on an inpatient psychiatry unit and in an outpatient clinic. I have experience working with chronic mental illness such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, and anxiety. I work with an amazing team of mental health providers at Orenda Psychiatry.
I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. I graduated with my masters from New York University. I have worked on an inpatient psychiatry unit and in an outpatient clinic. I have experience working with chronic mental illness such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, and anxiety. I work with an amazing team of mental health providers at Orenda Psychiatry.
(347) 707-7735 View (347) 707-7735
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Lindsey Carey Wright
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10025
I know that adding therapy to your life might feel overwhelming, particularly if you are living with illness, disability or caregiving responsibilities, but I'm committed to do everything I can to help you address barriers to treatment and will work with you in the here and now to help you survive and thrive.
My patients come to me searching for a mental health provider who is well-rounded, experienced, thorough, and attentive to their life’s story. While I work as a generalist, I have extensive experience treating patients and families who have been coping with chronic stress, fatigue, anxiety, depression, pain or other difficult to control physical symptoms associated with medical illness. I also have experience working with individuals and families who are dealing with advanced illness and want to find a psychiatric provider who "get's it."
I know that adding therapy to your life might feel overwhelming, particularly if you are living with illness, disability or caregiving responsibilities, but I'm committed to do everything I can to help you address barriers to treatment and will work with you in the here and now to help you survive and thrive.
My patients come to me searching for a mental health provider who is well-rounded, experienced, thorough, and attentive to their life’s story. While I work as a generalist, I have extensive experience treating patients and families who have been coping with chronic stress, fatigue, anxiety, depression, pain or other difficult to control physical symptoms associated with medical illness. I also have experience working with individuals and families who are dealing with advanced illness and want to find a psychiatric provider who "get's it."
(917) 725-0516 View (917) 725-0516
Photo of Deepti Anbarasan, Psychiatrist in New York, NY
Deepti Anbarasan
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10016
As a double-boarded neurologist and psychiatrist, my goal is to improve one's emotional well-being by combining my understanding of the mind-brain interface and each person's unique circumstances to create an individualized, integrative treatment plan. I have experience with treatment of intractable depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, functional neurological disorders (FND) including non-epileptic seizures (NES), somatic symptom disorder, chronic pain, and ADHD. I use a combination of both individual psychotherapy and medication management to serve the needs of my patients.
As a double-boarded neurologist and psychiatrist, my goal is to improve one's emotional well-being by combining my understanding of the mind-brain interface and each person's unique circumstances to create an individualized, integrative treatment plan. I have experience with treatment of intractable depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, functional neurological disorders (FND) including non-epileptic seizures (NES), somatic symptom disorder, chronic pain, and ADHD. I use a combination of both individual psychotherapy and medication management to serve the needs of my patients.
(347) 801-7490 View (347) 801-7490
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The Neuro Well
Psychiatrist, MD, MS
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10001  (Online Only)
I am a Board-certified Neurologist and UCNS-certified Neuropsychiatrist who was trained at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine and Columbia University School of Medicine. I specialize in treating people with Neurological or Psychiatric symptoms (or both), including anxiety, depression, irritability, apathy, fatigue, insomnia, chronic pain, headache, addiction and cognitive difficulty. I use the fewest medications possible to achieve the most relief. I also use Neurological medications that target the stress system, which is a novel and effective way to treat more than one symptom simultaneously.
I am a Board-certified Neurologist and UCNS-certified Neuropsychiatrist who was trained at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine and Columbia University School of Medicine. I specialize in treating people with Neurological or Psychiatric symptoms (or both), including anxiety, depression, irritability, apathy, fatigue, insomnia, chronic pain, headache, addiction and cognitive difficulty. I use the fewest medications possible to achieve the most relief. I also use Neurological medications that target the stress system, which is a novel and effective way to treat more than one symptom simultaneously.
(929) 545-6429 View (929) 545-6429
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NP Psychiatry Services
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New York, NY 10011
I have specific training with youth, older adults, substance use and those who have chronic illness.
I am a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner. I provide a holistic approach to ensuring your highest-quality care and safety. I prescribe medication and lifestyle changes in the context of a therapeutic relationship to support both biochemical and psychosocial interventions in support of your personal treatment goals. I treat children and adults of all ages seeking to support their wellness in a variety of ways including strengthening academic and work performance, improving interpersonal relationships, and decreasing debilitating anxiety, sleep and mood disturbances.
I have specific training with youth, older adults, substance use and those who have chronic illness.
I am a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner. I provide a holistic approach to ensuring your highest-quality care and safety. I prescribe medication and lifestyle changes in the context of a therapeutic relationship to support both biochemical and psychosocial interventions in support of your personal treatment goals. I treat children and adults of all ages seeking to support their wellness in a variety of ways including strengthening academic and work performance, improving interpersonal relationships, and decreasing debilitating anxiety, sleep and mood disturbances.
(646) 863-5357 View (646) 863-5357
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Noam Koenigsberg
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10025  (Online Only)
Awards and Publications: ASAM Essentials of Addiction Medicine Second Edition, Chapter 98 Comorbid Pain And Addiction.
I am a board certified psychiatrist with a telepsychiatric practice seeing patients in Florida and NY. I am licensed in Both Florida and New York states. My concierge practice specializes in medication management to treat psychiatric issues including ADHD, anxiety, depression, and all other psychiatric needs of the patient. I approach each client in a nonjudgmental manner to help decrease and eliminate symptoms and achieve treatment goals. I integrate complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each individual.
Awards and Publications: ASAM Essentials of Addiction Medicine Second Edition, Chapter 98 Comorbid Pain And Addiction.
I am a board certified psychiatrist with a telepsychiatric practice seeing patients in Florida and NY. I am licensed in Both Florida and New York states. My concierge practice specializes in medication management to treat psychiatric issues including ADHD, anxiety, depression, and all other psychiatric needs of the patient. I approach each client in a nonjudgmental manner to help decrease and eliminate symptoms and achieve treatment goals. I integrate complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each individual.
(332) 263-3922 View (332) 263-3922
Photo of Noam Koenigsberg, Psychiatrist in New York, NY
Noam Koenigsberg
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
New York, NY 10005  (Online Only)
Awards and Publications: ASAM Essentials of Addiction Medicine Second Edition, Chapter 98 Comorbid Pain And Addiction.
I am a board certified psychiatrist. I have a telepsychiatric practice where I see clients all over Florida and New York state. I am licensed in both states. My concierge practice specializes in medication management to treat psychiatric issues including ADHD, anxiety, depression, and all other psychiatric needs of the patient. I approach each client in a nonjudgmental manner to help decrease and eliminate symptoms and achieve treatment goals. I integrate complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each individual.
Awards and Publications: ASAM Essentials of Addiction Medicine Second Edition, Chapter 98 Comorbid Pain And Addiction.
I am a board certified psychiatrist. I have a telepsychiatric practice where I see clients all over Florida and New York state. I am licensed in both states. My concierge practice specializes in medication management to treat psychiatric issues including ADHD, anxiety, depression, and all other psychiatric needs of the patient. I approach each client in a nonjudgmental manner to help decrease and eliminate symptoms and achieve treatment goals. I integrate complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each individual.
(305) 440-4768 View (305) 440-4768
Photo of Daniel Bober, Psychiatrist in New York, NY
Daniel Bober
Psychiatrist, DO
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10022
I specialize in the treatment of adults and children with mental illness and addiction.
It is my belief that true peace and healing can only occur with a full understanding of the individual and how they relate to the world around them. Therefore, medication is only a small piece of the puzzle and although there is much talk about the use of evidence based treatments, the absence of evidence is not the evidence of absence and so I try to incorporate different schools of thought from not only Western Medicine, but Eastern Medicine as well. In the final analysis we are on this journey together and I find it a privilege to be able to join you.
I specialize in the treatment of adults and children with mental illness and addiction.
It is my belief that true peace and healing can only occur with a full understanding of the individual and how they relate to the world around them. Therefore, medication is only a small piece of the puzzle and although there is much talk about the use of evidence based treatments, the absence of evidence is not the evidence of absence and so I try to incorporate different schools of thought from not only Western Medicine, but Eastern Medicine as well. In the final analysis we are on this journey together and I find it a privilege to be able to join you.
(954) 967-6776 View (954) 967-6776
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Alexander Ivan Gumbs
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, FNP-BC, PMHNP, -BC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
New York, NY 10001
He also provides care to those with chronic diseases associated with mental illness for example vitamin D deficiency, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, diabetes, obesity, chronic kidney disease, chronic pain, and AIDS-associated dementia.
Alexander Gumbs, FNP/PMHNP-BC is a dual board-certified practitioner in psychiatry and family medicine. Mr. Gumbs uses an integrative holistic approach to treat the bodies and minds of his patients. He is proficient in treating those across the lifespan (children, adolescents, adults, and seniors). Community focus is his passion. He has experience treating disadvantaged populations, such as the homeless and those in the criminal justice system transitioning back to civilian life. Mr. Gumbs treats those with anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, depression, autism, insomnia, dementia, and postpartum depression.
He also provides care to those with chronic diseases associated with mental illness for example vitamin D deficiency, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, diabetes, obesity, chronic kidney disease, chronic pain, and AIDS-associated dementia.
Alexander Gumbs, FNP/PMHNP-BC is a dual board-certified practitioner in psychiatry and family medicine. Mr. Gumbs uses an integrative holistic approach to treat the bodies and minds of his patients. He is proficient in treating those across the lifespan (children, adolescents, adults, and seniors). Community focus is his passion. He has experience treating disadvantaged populations, such as the homeless and those in the criminal justice system transitioning back to civilian life. Mr. Gumbs treats those with anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, depression, autism, insomnia, dementia, and postpartum depression.
(516) 464-3006 View (516) 464-3006
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Sumit Naig
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10003  (Online Only)
I believe in collaborating with my patients to understand their mental health needs using a four-part model:- the life story: where the patient is in her/his life, family history and upbringing- the personality: who she/he is as a person- the behavior: what coping methods does she/he employ to manage stressors and psychologic- the illness:  the symptoms that brought her/him to seek help.
I believe in collaborating with my patients to understand their mental health needs using a four-part model:- the life story: where the patient is in her/his life, family history and upbringing- the personality: who she/he is as a person- the behavior: what coping methods does she/he employ to manage stressors and psychologic- the illness:  the symptoms that brought her/him to seek help.
(323) 405-9480 View (323) 405-9480
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Partners In Integrative Healing, State Street TMS
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10001
A part of SameHere alliance, committed to normalizing and reducing the stigma associated with mental illness and improving access.
My current expertise and interests are; Community Psychiatry and building relationships within the natural environment. I perform second opinion consultations for complex cases or people who feel misdiagnosed. I have a focus on Women’s health and Reproductive Psychiatry, treating persons throughout the perinatal journey, I am an advocate and ally of LGBTQ and BIPOC community and am committed to an anti-racist and inclusive therapeutic stance. Integrative General Psychiatry, which includes traditional approaches in addition to holistic approaches. Interventional Psychiatry; transcranial magnetic stimulation and esketamine.
A part of SameHere alliance, committed to normalizing and reducing the stigma associated with mental illness and improving access.
My current expertise and interests are; Community Psychiatry and building relationships within the natural environment. I perform second opinion consultations for complex cases or people who feel misdiagnosed. I have a focus on Women’s health and Reproductive Psychiatry, treating persons throughout the perinatal journey, I am an advocate and ally of LGBTQ and BIPOC community and am committed to an anti-racist and inclusive therapeutic stance. Integrative General Psychiatry, which includes traditional approaches in addition to holistic approaches. Interventional Psychiatry; transcranial magnetic stimulation and esketamine.
(802) 300-3569 View (802) 300-3569
Photo of pw psych NP svcs pllc, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in New York, NY
pw psych NP svcs pllc
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10045  (Online Only)
About the Provider: I am a Board Certified, Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, (PMHNP-BC). I obtained my prfessional degree from Walden University. Over the years, I had professional affiliations with reputable mental health facilities including Bakersfield behavior, John George psych and more. I treat children and adults affected by various mental illness with care and compassion. I utilize Evidence Based Practice model to make treatment choices. I am specialized in treating ADHD, depression, anxiety and mood instability. Stimulant and non stimulant treatment are available. I do conduct ADHD screening and testing before treatment.
About the Provider: I am a Board Certified, Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, (PMHNP-BC). I obtained my prfessional degree from Walden University. Over the years, I had professional affiliations with reputable mental health facilities including Bakersfield behavior, John George psych and more. I treat children and adults affected by various mental illness with care and compassion. I utilize Evidence Based Practice model to make treatment choices. I am specialized in treating ADHD, depression, anxiety and mood instability. Stimulant and non stimulant treatment are available. I do conduct ADHD screening and testing before treatment.
(888) 516-0397 View (888) 516-0397
Photo of Menekse Alpay, Psychiatrist in New York, NY
Menekse Alpay
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10024
I work with individuals who have anxiety, depression, mood disorders, insomnia, relationship problems, trauma history, medical illness, neurological illness, and/or individuals who are helping family members with these problems. My experience over the last 25 years in psychiatry has shown that medications are helpful but do not take care of all problems in life. I offer combined psychiatric treatment. I received my psychiatric residency training from Georgetown University Hospital and fellowship in Psychosomatic Medicine from Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School.
I work with individuals who have anxiety, depression, mood disorders, insomnia, relationship problems, trauma history, medical illness, neurological illness, and/or individuals who are helping family members with these problems. My experience over the last 25 years in psychiatry has shown that medications are helpful but do not take care of all problems in life. I offer combined psychiatric treatment. I received my psychiatric residency training from Georgetown University Hospital and fellowship in Psychosomatic Medicine from Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School.
(617) 231-9618 View (617) 231-9618
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Gundu Anupama Reddy
Psychiatrist, MD, MBBS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
New York, NY 10017  (Online Only)
Dr. Gundu Reddy is a Board Certified Psychiatrist in New York City. Prior to starting residency at Mount Sinai School of medicine she pursued additional research in HIV psychiatry. As well as residency training, she has also pursued further training in psychodynamic psychotherapy at the NYU psychoanalytic institute. She states that whether prescribing medication, family, or relationship therapy, understanding psychodynamic conflict and causes of symptoms will cause help to enhance the quality of care. As well as psychodynamic training Dr Reddy also has a background in integrative psychiatry and treatment resistance.
Dr. Gundu Reddy is a Board Certified Psychiatrist in New York City. Prior to starting residency at Mount Sinai School of medicine she pursued additional research in HIV psychiatry. As well as residency training, she has also pursued further training in psychodynamic psychotherapy at the NYU psychoanalytic institute. She states that whether prescribing medication, family, or relationship therapy, understanding psychodynamic conflict and causes of symptoms will cause help to enhance the quality of care. As well as psychodynamic training Dr Reddy also has a background in integrative psychiatry and treatment resistance.
(646) 846-1196 View (646) 846-1196
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landon Coleman
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016  (Online Only)
Dr. Coleman’s approach to treatment begins with an understanding that each client is a unique and dynamic individual deserving of the highest-quality of competent, compassionate, and evidence-based psychopharmacological and psychotherapeutic care. Recommended treatment options are based upon a continual review of the highest-level of scholarly articles in order to ascertain which research-validated treatment interventions are best suited to the client’s individual holistic (physical, intellectual, emotional, social, spiritual, vocational, and environmental) wellness needs.
Dr. Coleman’s approach to treatment begins with an understanding that each client is a unique and dynamic individual deserving of the highest-quality of competent, compassionate, and evidence-based psychopharmacological and psychotherapeutic care. Recommended treatment options are based upon a continual review of the highest-level of scholarly articles in order to ascertain which research-validated treatment interventions are best suited to the client’s individual holistic (physical, intellectual, emotional, social, spiritual, vocational, and environmental) wellness needs.
(646) 362-1032 View (646) 362-1032
Photo of Joanna Gangemi, Psychiatric Nurse in New York, NY
Joanna Gangemi
Psychiatric Nurse, RNMA, CNS, PNP
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10012
I have many years of experience treating adults, couples and families. Some modalities that I employ are psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive therapy and heart-centered hypnotherapy. I am also a yoga teacher and long-time meditator and can teach those methods. My practice is located in downtown Manhattan as well as in New Paltz, New York.I have experience with most diagnoses having worked in an inner-city out-patient clinic. My ideal clients are motivated to collaborate with me in order to improve the quality of their lives. I treat a cross section of issues.
I have many years of experience treating adults, couples and families. Some modalities that I employ are psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive therapy and heart-centered hypnotherapy. I am also a yoga teacher and long-time meditator and can teach those methods. My practice is located in downtown Manhattan as well as in New Paltz, New York.I have experience with most diagnoses having worked in an inner-city out-patient clinic. My ideal clients are motivated to collaborate with me in order to improve the quality of their lives. I treat a cross section of issues.
(646) 798-7674 View (646) 798-7674
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Dr. Kalvin K Kapoor
Psychiatrist, DO
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10001  (Online Only)
I am dual board certified child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist. People come to treatment for all sorts of reasons — ADHD, anxiety, depression, difficulty functioning at work or school, family conflict, challenges in relationships, low self-esteem, or simply a desire to learn more about themselves. As a psychiatrist with expertise in both medication management and psychotherapy, I can help patients develop a treatment plan that meets their needs. My style is guided by warmth and flexibility, with the goals of helping patients build insight and reduce symptoms.
I am dual board certified child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist. People come to treatment for all sorts of reasons — ADHD, anxiety, depression, difficulty functioning at work or school, family conflict, challenges in relationships, low self-esteem, or simply a desire to learn more about themselves. As a psychiatrist with expertise in both medication management and psychotherapy, I can help patients develop a treatment plan that meets their needs. My style is guided by warmth and flexibility, with the goals of helping patients build insight and reduce symptoms.
(929) 493-4269 View (929) 493-4269
Photo of Paula F Eagle, Psychiatrist in New York, NY
Paula F Eagle
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016
If you are anxious and depressed despite trying different medications and treatments and, you can't seem to get the relief you need, and if you still don't connect in relationships, and can't find satisfaction in your accomplishments, or engage in self-destructive behavior, then I am the person to contact. I have traditional training in psychoanalysis and psychopharmacology, but I also use hypnosis, EMDR, and other innovative forms of treatment. I believe that communication is the key to effective treatment and that our teamwork is essential to the development of trust and empathy necessary in developing healthy relationships..
If you are anxious and depressed despite trying different medications and treatments and, you can't seem to get the relief you need, and if you still don't connect in relationships, and can't find satisfaction in your accomplishments, or engage in self-destructive behavior, then I am the person to contact. I have traditional training in psychoanalysis and psychopharmacology, but I also use hypnosis, EMDR, and other innovative forms of treatment. I believe that communication is the key to effective treatment and that our teamwork is essential to the development of trust and empathy necessary in developing healthy relationships..
(212) 448-0248 View (212) 448-0248
Chronic Pain Psychiatrists

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.