Free Virtual Chronic Pain Support Group

What Are Zones of Expertise?

Our team organizes conditions and treatments into related zones of expertise to make it easier to explore the care paths most relevant to your symptoms and goals.

Use the zone tags above to browse dedicated pages for each focus area, including services, providers, and what to expect during treatment.

If you are living with pain, it can feel isolating, even when the people around you care. This is a space where you do not have to explain or prove anything. You can show up, be heard, and leave with something practical.

Hi, I’m Dr. Deborah Barbiere. I’m a pain psychologist at Manhattan Pain Medicine, and I facilitate our monthly Pain Support Program.

This is a supportive, community-focused conversation for anyone seeking support in managing their pain. You are also welcome to invite a friend or a family member to attend with you.

We meet on the last Wednesday of each month from 6 to 7 pm Eastern.

Each session is an open discussion that I moderate, and we occasionally include guest speakers. You can share, listen, ask questions, or simply attend quietly and take it in.

One important point I want to normalize is this: pain is not only a physical sensation. It is also influenced by stress, sleep, attention, and the nervous system’s sense of safety. When people feel supported and learn skills to regulate the stress response, the system often becomes less reactive over time.

That is why every session includes practical tools you can use right away – a coping strategy, pacing insight, or a simple flare plan you can practice between meetings.

The program is at no cost and open to everyone. To join us, please use the registration link to sign up.