Chronic Illness Therapists in 10038
Jesse William Barbalato
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
New York, NY 10038 (Online Only)
What do you see? Personal specialties include: Adults and Adolescents with Depression, Anxiety, Trauma Recovery, Couples Counseling, LGBTQ focus, and Chronic Illness Recovery.
As far back as I can remember I've always had an innate desire to help others and see their needs while being both patient and positive. This led me to a career in therapy and early on in this career I was fascinated with seeing the power of exposing people's inner strengths, allowing them a safe place to vent and work on coping skills. After a few years I continued to have a lingering feeling like I could be doing more for my clients. This led me to combine these existing techniques with a new theory called Emergence.
What do you see? Personal specialties include: Adults and Adolescents with Depression, Anxiety, Trauma Recovery, Couples Counseling, LGBTQ focus, and Chronic Illness Recovery.
As far back as I can remember I've always had an innate desire to help others and see their needs while being both patient and positive. This led me to a career in therapy and early on in this career I was fascinated with seeing the power of exposing people's inner strengths, allowing them a safe place to vent and work on coping skills. After a few years I continued to have a lingering feeling like I could be doing more for my clients. This led me to combine these existing techniques with a new theory called Emergence.
Anna Stephenson
Creative Arts Therapist, LCAT, RDT, CCLS, MA
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10038 (Online Only)
Hi, my name is Anna. I work with pre-teens, teens, and adults to find joy and playfulness, even amidst severe circumstances. I help my clients recognize their unconditional worth, to find their voices, and to validate their rich inner lives. My years of experience supporting families and children with acute and or chronic illness in inpatient pediatrics has greatly informed my approach to therapy in private practice. I see each person as having a unique story to tell, and meaning to made from all of their life experiences. Engaging creatively with these experiences can be incredibly healing, empowering, and beautiful.
Hi, my name is Anna. I work with pre-teens, teens, and adults to find joy and playfulness, even amidst severe circumstances. I help my clients recognize their unconditional worth, to find their voices, and to validate their rich inner lives. My years of experience supporting families and children with acute and or chronic illness in inpatient pediatrics has greatly informed my approach to therapy in private practice. I see each person as having a unique story to tell, and meaning to made from all of their life experiences. Engaging creatively with these experiences can be incredibly healing, empowering, and beautiful.
Julia Resnick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New York, NY 10038
I specialize in navigating these life transitions, whether you are experiencing anxiety, grief, OCD, chronic illness, depression, or relationship issues.
Transitioning to adulthood can be a confusing time where life goes from black and white to being extremely grey. Adulthood can bring up questions you have never asked yourself, leaving people feeling confused and out of control about who they are.
I specialize in navigating these life transitions, whether you are experiencing anxiety, grief, OCD, chronic illness, depression, or relationship issues.
Transitioning to adulthood can be a confusing time where life goes from black and white to being extremely grey. Adulthood can bring up questions you have never asked yourself, leaving people feeling confused and out of control about who they are.
Amy Warren
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10038
I truly believe that the essence of being human is resiliency. We all have the ability to survive life’s difficulties, and with focused support and reflection, thriving is possible for anyone. I can help you navigate traumatic losses, self-defeating behaviors, and even exciting opportunities with a strength based perspective. I also believe that chemistry is essential and building on the therapist and client relationship leads to success.
I truly believe that the essence of being human is resiliency. We all have the ability to survive life’s difficulties, and with focused support and reflection, thriving is possible for anyone. I can help you navigate traumatic losses, self-defeating behaviors, and even exciting opportunities with a strength based perspective. I also believe that chemistry is essential and building on the therapist and client relationship leads to success.
Marlisha Germain
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10038
Hello, my name is Marlisha. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Interpersonal/Intercultural Communication and Black Studies from SUNY New Paltz. I have a Master in Social Work from SUNY Albany. I have 13 years of social work experience working primarily with adults and elderly population. I also have experience working with children and family. I am passionate about working with and learning about diverse cultures. I am also proficient in Creole French, Sak pase. Sak pase is hi, what's up, a greeting. Like Spanish como estas.
Hello, my name is Marlisha. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Interpersonal/Intercultural Communication and Black Studies from SUNY New Paltz. I have a Master in Social Work from SUNY Albany. I have 13 years of social work experience working primarily with adults and elderly population. I also have experience working with children and family. I am passionate about working with and learning about diverse cultures. I am also proficient in Creole French, Sak pase. Sak pase is hi, what's up, a greeting. Like Spanish como estas.
Alyssa Nejmeh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, SIFI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10038
Life is not easy and an outlet can make all the difference in creating a better version of yourself. There is no shame in looking inwards and seeing what your fears or sorrows are. I take pride in providing a safe space where one can open up and talk about their feelings and life experiences. "If you are depressed you are living in the past. If you are anxious you are living in the future. If you are at peace you are living in the present -Lao Tzu"
Life is not easy and an outlet can make all the difference in creating a better version of yourself. There is no shame in looking inwards and seeing what your fears or sorrows are. I take pride in providing a safe space where one can open up and talk about their feelings and life experiences. "If you are depressed you are living in the past. If you are anxious you are living in the future. If you are at peace you are living in the present -Lao Tzu"
Mary Rogers Nummelin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MA
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10038 (Online Only)
I relate to client struggles through the lens of real-world experience. During my 30 year career supporting others through workplace and life challenges as a leadership and executive coach in HR/organizational and leadership development roles for corporations and nonprofits, I found my calling as a psychotherapist in how “what we do,” intersects with “who we are." My approach is eclectic and intuitive, tailored to your unique needs, and drawing from various therapeutic modalities, including neuro-informed somatic practice, and strengths-based perspectives.
I relate to client struggles through the lens of real-world experience. During my 30 year career supporting others through workplace and life challenges as a leadership and executive coach in HR/organizational and leadership development roles for corporations and nonprofits, I found my calling as a psychotherapist in how “what we do,” intersects with “who we are." My approach is eclectic and intuitive, tailored to your unique needs, and drawing from various therapeutic modalities, including neuro-informed somatic practice, and strengths-based perspectives.
Lower Manhattan Psychology
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10038 (Online Only)
We are a team of psychologists who are here to help you to get the change that you want. Our philosophy is in developing deep relationships with you to understand your issues. Problems like obsessive thoughts and behaviors, not fitting in, and difficulty finding a good partner can seem like isolated problems but many times are not as simple as they seem. Our psychologists will help you to uncover what may lie beneath each problem and their interconnectedness to understand their complexity. Change can then happen through insight and/or behavioral techniques.
We are a team of psychologists who are here to help you to get the change that you want. Our philosophy is in developing deep relationships with you to understand your issues. Problems like obsessive thoughts and behaviors, not fitting in, and difficulty finding a good partner can seem like isolated problems but many times are not as simple as they seem. Our psychologists will help you to uncover what may lie beneath each problem and their interconnectedness to understand their complexity. Change can then happen through insight and/or behavioral techniques.
Lilah Schwartz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
New York, NY 10038 (Online Only)
My therapy style is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and connection. I deeply believe in the significance of you having a space where you can say all of your thoughts and feelings in an uncensored manner without the fear of judgment. In each session, I strive to provide that warm, accepting, and open space for you. Finding the right therapist and the right fit is extremely important. It is my belief that the relationship we build together is the cornerstone of your therapy work. You are the expert of your own experience. This means that you know yourself best.
My therapy style is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and connection. I deeply believe in the significance of you having a space where you can say all of your thoughts and feelings in an uncensored manner without the fear of judgment. In each session, I strive to provide that warm, accepting, and open space for you. Finding the right therapist and the right fit is extremely important. It is my belief that the relationship we build together is the cornerstone of your therapy work. You are the expert of your own experience. This means that you know yourself best.
Laura Eidlitz
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
17 Endorsed
New York, NY 10038 (Online Only)
Whatever brings you to therapy, talking to a well-trained, warm and sensitive therapist is likely to bring relief. I believe that a collaborative, genuinely caring therapeutic relationship is the key to successful therapy. Within the context of an empathic relationship, a person is safe to get to know her or his own feelings and habits, and where they come from. They are then unbound to repeat the same unhelpful patterns.
Whatever brings you to therapy, talking to a well-trained, warm and sensitive therapist is likely to bring relief. I believe that a collaborative, genuinely caring therapeutic relationship is the key to successful therapy. Within the context of an empathic relationship, a person is safe to get to know her or his own feelings and habits, and where they come from. They are then unbound to repeat the same unhelpful patterns.
Ching Sum Leung
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10038
Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey towards a happier, healthier, and more fulfilling life? I believe that everyone has the potential to lead a life filled with purpose, resilience, and joy. My mission is to provide compassionate and empowering counseling services to individuals seeking positive change and personal growth.
Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey towards a happier, healthier, and more fulfilling life? I believe that everyone has the potential to lead a life filled with purpose, resilience, and joy. My mission is to provide compassionate and empowering counseling services to individuals seeking positive change and personal growth.
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Insight.inc
MS, LMSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10038 (Online Only)
During my 35 years of professional experience in the field of psychology i worked with the small groups under extreme conditions in the expeditions, performed forensic psychological services in Russian prisons and research in the airport, provided counseling services in family psychology and maladaptation. In America my major focus for the past 15 years is on on individual and couple therapy
During my 35 years of professional experience in the field of psychology i worked with the small groups under extreme conditions in the expeditions, performed forensic psychological services in Russian prisons and research in the airport, provided counseling services in family psychology and maladaptation. In America my major focus for the past 15 years is on on individual and couple therapy
Connie L Kaplan
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10038
A major focus of my practice is on coping skills development and mind/body connection. I specialize in trauma, anger management, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, and depression, pain and stress management, conflict resolution, relationship issues, work-related problems. Because of the strong relationship between mind and body, the impact of each on the other, the mind/body connection is integrated into all aspects of interventions. Learn to manage fear, anxiety, stress, loneliness, and depression during today’s challeng times.
A major focus of my practice is on coping skills development and mind/body connection. I specialize in trauma, anger management, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, and depression, pain and stress management, conflict resolution, relationship issues, work-related problems. Because of the strong relationship between mind and body, the impact of each on the other, the mind/body connection is integrated into all aspects of interventions. Learn to manage fear, anxiety, stress, loneliness, and depression during today’s challeng times.
Pamela Garber
Counselor, LMHC, CASAC
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10038
Because people are not defined by a diagnosis or demographic, I don't specialize-I individualize. I have extensive experience helping clients identify personal and professional goals while helping them focus on maintaining present commitments and expectations. Within a structured conversation, it is possible to address barriers-situational and emotional-and effectively develop a realistic plan for creating desired changes. I enjoy combining insight oriented psycho-dynamic therapy with the goal setting aspects of cognitive behavioral therapy.
Because people are not defined by a diagnosis or demographic, I don't specialize-I individualize. I have extensive experience helping clients identify personal and professional goals while helping them focus on maintaining present commitments and expectations. Within a structured conversation, it is possible to address barriers-situational and emotional-and effectively develop a realistic plan for creating desired changes. I enjoy combining insight oriented psycho-dynamic therapy with the goal setting aspects of cognitive behavioral therapy.
Foula Gavrilis
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, JD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
New York, NY 10038
There are points in our lives that offer unique opportunities for change and growth. Often these moments are accompanied by painful emotions such as fear, worry, anger, or sadness. This is particularly true in today’s trying times where our familiar routines and usual sources of coping have been disrupted. However, it is precisely these times of struggle that can fuel true personal growth, if you are willing to engage in therapy.
There are points in our lives that offer unique opportunities for change and growth. Often these moments are accompanied by painful emotions such as fear, worry, anger, or sadness. This is particularly true in today’s trying times where our familiar routines and usual sources of coping have been disrupted. However, it is precisely these times of struggle that can fuel true personal growth, if you are willing to engage in therapy.
Gail Winter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10038
As an experienced therapist,I have been successful in helping many people of all ages with emotional and life-stage adjustment problems. I have a strong background in assisting people with relationship problems, family matters and work issues. I help people to learn strategies for managing stress, work through loss, and resolve interpersonal conflicts.
As an experienced therapist,I have been successful in helping many people of all ages with emotional and life-stage adjustment problems. I have a strong background in assisting people with relationship problems, family matters and work issues. I help people to learn strategies for managing stress, work through loss, and resolve interpersonal conflicts.
Bevin Campbell
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
New York, NY 10038
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I am a Park Slope based psychologist who helps couples with communication, escalating conflict, emotional distance, infidelity, parenting struggles, and the impact of grief and trauma. I work collaboratively with couples, creating a non-judgmental space that allows us to tackle the negative cycles that can develop over time. In my practice I also see individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, dissatisfaction at work, difficulties in important relationships, loneliness, grief, and trauma.
I am a Park Slope based psychologist who helps couples with communication, escalating conflict, emotional distance, infidelity, parenting struggles, and the impact of grief and trauma. I work collaboratively with couples, creating a non-judgmental space that allows us to tackle the negative cycles that can develop over time. In my practice I also see individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, dissatisfaction at work, difficulties in important relationships, loneliness, grief, and trauma.
Naomi Cohn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10038
I treat adult clients virtually on weekdays and in person on Thursdays. Do you have trouble getting along with the people that you care about? Do you feel sad, depressed, or anxious? Do you have mood swings of depression and manic behaviors? I help clients who are feeling stuck to move forward in order to achieve their potential and to reach their life goals. My clients will learn to be more successful at home, school, or at work through learning to cope and to be the best version of themselves.
I treat adult clients virtually on weekdays and in person on Thursdays. Do you have trouble getting along with the people that you care about? Do you feel sad, depressed, or anxious? Do you have mood swings of depression and manic behaviors? I help clients who are feeling stuck to move forward in order to achieve their potential and to reach their life goals. My clients will learn to be more successful at home, school, or at work through learning to cope and to be the best version of themselves.
Ebony Carter
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10038 (Online Only)
Welcome! Creating Connections is a culturally sensitive practice, and our therapists are passionate about helping. My name is Ebony Carter, I am a Licensed Master’s Social Worker in the State of New York and Texas. I earned my Master of Social Work degree from Long Island University. I also have over ten years of experience in social services field including counseling, case management and advocacy within the child welfare systems. My approach to counseling is to meet the clients where they are at and to help foster the healing process. I use a client centered approach, which is empathetic and nonjudgmental.
Welcome! Creating Connections is a culturally sensitive practice, and our therapists are passionate about helping. My name is Ebony Carter, I am a Licensed Master’s Social Worker in the State of New York and Texas. I earned my Master of Social Work degree from Long Island University. I also have over ten years of experience in social services field including counseling, case management and advocacy within the child welfare systems. My approach to counseling is to meet the clients where they are at and to help foster the healing process. I use a client centered approach, which is empathetic and nonjudgmental.
Hope Kelaher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10038
I am an Individual, Couples, and Family Therapist practicing in NYC for the past several years. I have completed a post graduate training program at the Ackerman Institute for the Family, and have training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy and trauma-informed practice. My practice is collaborative, engaging, transparent, and empathetic. I work to build bridges of understanding within and amongst individuals using a systemic approach that focuses on reducing blame, hopelessness, and anxiety so as to build bonds of connection, love, and compassion. View my website: HopeKelaherTherapy.com.
I am an Individual, Couples, and Family Therapist practicing in NYC for the past several years. I have completed a post graduate training program at the Ackerman Institute for the Family, and have training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy and trauma-informed practice. My practice is collaborative, engaging, transparent, and empathetic. I work to build bridges of understanding within and amongst individuals using a systemic approach that focuses on reducing blame, hopelessness, and anxiety so as to build bonds of connection, love, and compassion. View my website: HopeKelaherTherapy.com.
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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.