Chronic Illness Therapists in 10162
Jennifer Gittleman
PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New York, NY 10162
Life can be hard; you don’t have to navigate it alone. You should feel proud for making the leap to help yourself. My goal as your therapist is to reduce your distress and help you live the life you desire. I will provide you a safe space to heal. You deserve a life filled with meaning rather than suffering – I can help you get there. I have treated a wide range of psychological disorders with patients ranging from adolescents to older adults. My therapy style is safe, warm, and accepting. I work collaboratively and will regularly check-in with you to make sure you feel comfortable and are getting what you need.
Life can be hard; you don’t have to navigate it alone. You should feel proud for making the leap to help yourself. My goal as your therapist is to reduce your distress and help you live the life you desire. I will provide you a safe space to heal. You deserve a life filled with meaning rather than suffering – I can help you get there. I have treated a wide range of psychological disorders with patients ranging from adolescents to older adults. My therapy style is safe, warm, and accepting. I work collaboratively and will regularly check-in with you to make sure you feel comfortable and are getting what you need.
Michael Sotace
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10162 (Online Only)
Is life in a big city wearing on you or has there been a sudden change in your life? Maybe you are struggling to find meaning and purpose. Is there someone important in your life with whom you're having trouble connecting? In a fast-paced society it can be difficult to find understanding. Whatever the concern, having access to someone to talk with about these human experiences is important for your well-being. Emphasizing resilience, Michael can help you recognize your strengths that may feel mired by life's stresses.
Is life in a big city wearing on you or has there been a sudden change in your life? Maybe you are struggling to find meaning and purpose. Is there someone important in your life with whom you're having trouble connecting? In a fast-paced society it can be difficult to find understanding. Whatever the concern, having access to someone to talk with about these human experiences is important for your well-being. Emphasizing resilience, Michael can help you recognize your strengths that may feel mired by life's stresses.
Kyle Canales
Pre-Licensed Professional, LP, MHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New York, NY 10162
Throughout life, we all gather scrapes, bruises, and cuts. Usually, we try to do our best to clean these wounds, and go on with our lives. However, we might sometimes be busy, unable, or too nervous to clean these injuries thoroughly. As a result, we tend to find ways to cover them up quickly. Early stages of the therapeutic process might include approaching those old wounds, unwrapping the old bandages covering them. As we approach and discuss these challenges, we can spend time conceptualizing coping mechanisms that encourage healing. Over time, something that hurt so profoundly might begin to heal into a less visible scar.
Throughout life, we all gather scrapes, bruises, and cuts. Usually, we try to do our best to clean these wounds, and go on with our lives. However, we might sometimes be busy, unable, or too nervous to clean these injuries thoroughly. As a result, we tend to find ways to cover them up quickly. Early stages of the therapeutic process might include approaching those old wounds, unwrapping the old bandages covering them. As we approach and discuss these challenges, we can spend time conceptualizing coping mechanisms that encourage healing. Over time, something that hurt so profoundly might begin to heal into a less visible scar.
Laurel Stanley-Glynn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10162 (Online Only)
Coming to therapy takes a lot of courage, and it also probably means you have been doing your best to address your personal issues for some time now. I work from the vantage point that growth is always possible no matter how dire or stuck you may feel. In my practice, I use an eclectic therapeutic approach that stresses reflection, support, validation, collaboration, and aims to foster the insights and behaviors needed for change. My goal is to meet you where you are and get you to where you would like to be. I specialize in stress, depression, anxiety and related issues.
Coming to therapy takes a lot of courage, and it also probably means you have been doing your best to address your personal issues for some time now. I work from the vantage point that growth is always possible no matter how dire or stuck you may feel. In my practice, I use an eclectic therapeutic approach that stresses reflection, support, validation, collaboration, and aims to foster the insights and behaviors needed for change. My goal is to meet you where you are and get you to where you would like to be. I specialize in stress, depression, anxiety and related issues.
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Chronic Illness Therapists
How does therapy for chronic illness work?
Many people living with a chronic illness may feel they cannot speak honestly about their experience out of embarrassment or fear of being a burden, or because those close to them do not understand, for example, that they may “look good” even if they do not feel good. Therapy sessions are an opportunity to speak openly with someone who knows their symptoms are not in their head and who can offer practical, proven suggestions for managing feelings of grief, shame, or fatigue, such as techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts about symptoms and develop new ways to respond to them, such as distraction or calming breathing practices.
Can therapy help with physical symptoms of chronic illness?
Yes, especially if an individual with chronic illness has developed depression. People with depression are less likely to maintain their health treatment regimens or to take positive steps to manage physical symptoms when they arise, thereby potentially complicating their medical prognosis. Treatment of depression, through talk therapy, medication, or both, will often improve one’s physical state as it eases the emotional burden of illness.
What are the most effective treatment options for chronic illness?
No one living with a chronic illness, or their loved ones, should see depression as an unavoidable result of their condition. Instead, they should actively seek treatment. Research shows that people with depression are less likely to devote the required time and effort to maintaining or monitoring their health, and so therapy to limit the risk of depression can be vital for physical health as well. Therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based stress reduction have been found to help individuals reduce stress and anxiety.
How long does therapy for chronic illness take?
There is no set timeline for therapy for people living with chronic illnesses, but many will see a therapist for a number of weeks or months, typically spanning at least 12 weekly sessions. Some people feel that they experience progress faster than others but even some who quickly feel improvement may continue with sessions for months or years. Some people may benefit from maintenance therapy if their symptoms change or they experience a decline in physical health. Others find that the skills learned in short-term therapy can be used on an ongoing basis, even after therapy has concluded.