Therapists in 10708
The Dalzell Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD c, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bronxville, NY 10708
I am a researcher, author, educator, and licensed clinician working with adolescent and adult mental health, and education. I actively treat anxiety, career, depression, grief, ADHD, and mental illness. My treatment uses science, warmth, compassion, as well as over 30 years of multidisciplinary, professional experience.
I am a researcher, author, educator, and licensed clinician working with adolescent and adult mental health, and education. I actively treat anxiety, career, depression, grief, ADHD, and mental illness. My treatment uses science, warmth, compassion, as well as over 30 years of multidisciplinary, professional experience.
Justin Butler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bronxville, NY 10708 (Online Only)
I believe in the transformative power of the therapeutic relationship - as a site for activation, reflection, examination, change, and corrective emotional experiences. So often the very things that have helped protect us throughout our lives also create barriers and challenges. Therapy offers us a space to slow down and explore these defenses and patterns, and to develop healthier alternatives. We will work collaboratively to reach mutual understanding, honest emotional expression, and to acknowledge and nourish your true self, in all of its complexity - which will hopefully lead to a more authentic, vibrant, fulfilling life.
I believe in the transformative power of the therapeutic relationship - as a site for activation, reflection, examination, change, and corrective emotional experiences. So often the very things that have helped protect us throughout our lives also create barriers and challenges. Therapy offers us a space to slow down and explore these defenses and patterns, and to develop healthier alternatives. We will work collaboratively to reach mutual understanding, honest emotional expression, and to acknowledge and nourish your true self, in all of its complexity - which will hopefully lead to a more authentic, vibrant, fulfilling life.
Aaron Deri
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bronxville, NY 10708
I successfully help my clients overcome their fears, worry, and depression. They come to me because of sleepless nights, constant anxiety, despair and angry outbursts. The sources of these symptoms can be family or personal crises, big life changes, or everyday stresses. I help them suffer less and recover the life they want.
I successfully help my clients overcome their fears, worry, and depression. They come to me because of sleepless nights, constant anxiety, despair and angry outbursts. The sources of these symptoms can be family or personal crises, big life changes, or everyday stresses. I help them suffer less and recover the life they want.
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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.