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Janice Renee Moore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
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Valley Cottage, NY 10989  (Online Only)
I am an LCSW and graduate of NYU Silver School of Social Work. I have 20 years of experience working in various clinical settings and private practice . I have treated both late adolescents and adults in college counseling centers . My specialty areas include anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and adjustment disorders. In recent years, I have been successful in offering life transitional therapy for young professionals as they navigate new roles in business and personal relationships. Let me be part of your healing process so that you may live the life you dream of .
I am an LCSW and graduate of NYU Silver School of Social Work. I have 20 years of experience working in various clinical settings and private practice . I have treated both late adolescents and adults in college counseling centers . My specialty areas include anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and adjustment disorders. In recent years, I have been successful in offering life transitional therapy for young professionals as they navigate new roles in business and personal relationships. Let me be part of your healing process so that you may live the life you dream of .
(914) 786-6953 View (914) 786-6953
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Dorothy Whitton
RN, MSN, CHT
Verified Verified
I'm a compassionate listener in helping you achieve a relaxed, easier, happier healthier life through holistic therapies. Skills : hypnosis, guided imagery, visualizing new life patterns, regression therapy, Reiki, energy modalities plus nutrition that will generate more energy, vitality and less stress in your life. We will work together in getting you healthier, happier with new changes in mind and body. I will guide you with meditation and help you to gain confidence and live the life you are now meant to live in your unique life style. You can be free of pain and live a well life without chronic diseases. You will achieve.
I'm a compassionate listener in helping you achieve a relaxed, easier, happier healthier life through holistic therapies. Skills : hypnosis, guided imagery, visualizing new life patterns, regression therapy, Reiki, energy modalities plus nutrition that will generate more energy, vitality and less stress in your life. We will work together in getting you healthier, happier with new changes in mind and body. I will guide you with meditation and help you to gain confidence and live the life you are now meant to live in your unique life style. You can be free of pain and live a well life without chronic diseases. You will achieve.
(845) 818-0243 View (845) 818-0243

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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.