Chronic Illness Therapists in 11201
Alexandra Estevez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11201 (Online Only)
Over a decade working with young adults, millennials, BIPOC, Latinx, individuals experiencing chronic illness, new moms, and those who have experienced complex trauma.
Over a decade working with young adults, millennials, BIPOC, Latinx, individuals experiencing chronic illness, new moms, and those who have experienced complex trauma.
The Center for Integrated Grief
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, FT
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11201 (Online Only)
Are you seeking relief for loss of a loved one? Do you feel deep in grief? Are you a stressed out caregiver? Coping with chronic illness? Processing feelings in a safe environment can improve your improve your sleep and help you find a feeling of security. I have an advanced certification in grief counseling and am a fellow in Thanatology, the study of death, dying and bereavement. Thanatology encompasses grief models and theories.
Are you seeking relief for loss of a loved one? Do you feel deep in grief? Are you a stressed out caregiver? Coping with chronic illness? Processing feelings in a safe environment can improve your improve your sleep and help you find a feeling of security. I have an advanced certification in grief counseling and am a fellow in Thanatology, the study of death, dying and bereavement. Thanatology encompasses grief models and theories.
Tina Lo Proto
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11201 (Online Only)
I provide treatment for general mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression, as well as interventions for health behavior change for concerns such as insomnia, pain, smoking cessation and chronic illness.
Each person brings to therapy a unique life story that deserves to be heard in a trusting and respectful environment. We will spend the first sessions gaining an understanding of who you are and what brings you to therapy. Together, we will develop a tailored plan with realistic goals that address your specific needs and desires. We will move through the sessions at a pace that feels safe and meaningful and we will build a therapeutic collaboration that enables us to explore your thoughts and feelings with nonjudgmental curiosity and kind openness to your life experiences.
I provide treatment for general mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression, as well as interventions for health behavior change for concerns such as insomnia, pain, smoking cessation and chronic illness.
Each person brings to therapy a unique life story that deserves to be heard in a trusting and respectful environment. We will spend the first sessions gaining an understanding of who you are and what brings you to therapy. Together, we will develop a tailored plan with realistic goals that address your specific needs and desires. We will move through the sessions at a pace that feels safe and meaningful and we will build a therapeutic collaboration that enables us to explore your thoughts and feelings with nonjudgmental curiosity and kind openness to your life experiences.
Casey Leopold
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, L, M, S, W
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11201 (Online Only)
I work with individuals navigating the intricacies of the human experience to help them cope with emotions that impact relationships with the self and others. My practice specializes in supporting individuals facing anxiety, depression, grief/loss, chronic illness, life transitions, and pregnancy/postpartum support.
I work with individuals navigating the intricacies of the human experience to help them cope with emotions that impact relationships with the self and others. My practice specializes in supporting individuals facing anxiety, depression, grief/loss, chronic illness, life transitions, and pregnancy/postpartum support.
Dr. Katie Lawliss
Psychologist, PsyD, BCB
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11201 (Online Only)
My specialties include chronic illness, trauma, parenting issues, and concerns related to women's health.
When life is stressful, it can feel like your body and mind are not on the same page. You might do things that don't align with your emotions and thoughts and struggle to understand why. You might notice you are always thinking about the worst outcomes and not able to focus on the present. Maybe you are just sick of feeling sick, tired, or stressed. By processing your past and focusing on the present, you can feel more connected to your authentic self and feel capable of handling whatever life throws at you.
My specialties include chronic illness, trauma, parenting issues, and concerns related to women's health.
When life is stressful, it can feel like your body and mind are not on the same page. You might do things that don't align with your emotions and thoughts and struggle to understand why. You might notice you are always thinking about the worst outcomes and not able to focus on the present. Maybe you are just sick of feeling sick, tired, or stressed. By processing your past and focusing on the present, you can feel more connected to your authentic self and feel capable of handling whatever life throws at you.
Cheri Wakeham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Waitlist for new clients
Availability beginning in June! Are you noticing that your life is hard to deal with? Whether you are experiencing anxiety, trauma responses, depression, life transitions or chronic illness, my goal is to help you through what is leaving you unhappy, tired and unable to manage daily stress.
Availability beginning in June! Are you noticing that your life is hard to deal with? Whether you are experiencing anxiety, trauma responses, depression, life transitions or chronic illness, my goal is to help you through what is leaving you unhappy, tired and unable to manage daily stress.
Alayo Bascome
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSW, CPC
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11201 (Online Only)
Areas of specialty include (but are not limited to): Trauma and post-traumatic resilience; Chronic illness & Disability; Executive functioning; Parenthood; and Transgender/Gender expansive experiences across the lifespan.
Everyone comes to The Work in their own way, for their own reasons, in their own time. For some, it's a safe space to explore and grow as they need. For others it's a dedicated ear and a mind trained to help them resolve emotional conflicts, stress, anxiety, and depression. Still others long to be seen and embraced (in all of their complexity and nuance). Whatever journey has led you here, my goal is to help you step into the fullness of your Self and live the best life possible.
Areas of specialty include (but are not limited to): Trauma and post-traumatic resilience; Chronic illness & Disability; Executive functioning; Parenthood; and Transgender/Gender expansive experiences across the lifespan.
Everyone comes to The Work in their own way, for their own reasons, in their own time. For some, it's a safe space to explore and grow as they need. For others it's a dedicated ear and a mind trained to help them resolve emotional conflicts, stress, anxiety, and depression. Still others long to be seen and embraced (in all of their complexity and nuance). Whatever journey has led you here, my goal is to help you step into the fullness of your Self and live the best life possible.
Hannah Wineburgh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11201
I work with adult individuals and couples, and specialize in issues of anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship distress, and chronic illness including Type 1 Diabetes.
My role as a therapist is to help you navigate life's challenges. Therapy is an opportunity to explore parts of yourself that might be causing distress. It allows you the ability to process and release emotions that have previously caused you to feel stuck, to recognize patterns in behavior and relationships over time, and to assert your needs in order to feel safe. My approach is relational and psychodynamic and I work from the understanding that our earliest attachments inform the way we engage in our present day relationships.
I work with adult individuals and couples, and specialize in issues of anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship distress, and chronic illness including Type 1 Diabetes.
My role as a therapist is to help you navigate life's challenges. Therapy is an opportunity to explore parts of yourself that might be causing distress. It allows you the ability to process and release emotions that have previously caused you to feel stuck, to recognize patterns in behavior and relationships over time, and to assert your needs in order to feel safe. My approach is relational and psychodynamic and I work from the understanding that our earliest attachments inform the way we engage in our present day relationships.
Doug George
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11201
I work with adults of diverse ages, backgrounds and experiences, facing challenges such as anxiety and stress management, loneliness, depression and low self-esteem, adult ADHD, personal loss and chronic illness.
I see therapy as a collaboration, where we work together to identify and address the things that may be holding you back. My approach is both supportive and practical, aimed at creating immediate and sustainable change.
I work with adults of diverse ages, backgrounds and experiences, facing challenges such as anxiety and stress management, loneliness, depression and low self-esteem, adult ADHD, personal loss and chronic illness.
I see therapy as a collaboration, where we work together to identify and address the things that may be holding you back. My approach is both supportive and practical, aimed at creating immediate and sustainable change.
Allison Bradley
Counselor, LMHC, LCMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11201 (Online Only)
I work with people experiencing life transitions, grief, relationship challenges, chronic illness, the effects of trauma.
Hi, I'm so glad you're here! I will focus on helping you make meaningful change, starting from the inside and working outward into relationships, work, and life as a whole. I know that beginning therapy can be challenging, but I'm here to make our relationship feel as comfortable as possible. My approach is rooted in warmth, respect, and a deep regard for your strengths. My goal is to get to know you so I can provide support specific to you and what you need.
I work with people experiencing life transitions, grief, relationship challenges, chronic illness, the effects of trauma.
Hi, I'm so glad you're here! I will focus on helping you make meaningful change, starting from the inside and working outward into relationships, work, and life as a whole. I know that beginning therapy can be challenging, but I'm here to make our relationship feel as comfortable as possible. My approach is rooted in warmth, respect, and a deep regard for your strengths. My goal is to get to know you so I can provide support specific to you and what you need.
Jennifer Wolfe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11201 (Online Only)
My practice focuses on individuals and couples, ranging in age from 18 to elderly. I strive to create a safe environment in which to explore life stressors, patterns of relating with others, and how past experiences impact the present. Areas of professional practice include anxiety/depression, chronic illness including HIV, grief/loss, relationships, sexual issues, separation/divorce, LGBTQ, family planning, career transition, and finances. I have extensive experience with addictions, and work collaboratively with clients, whether the goal is safer substance use, reducing use, or abstinence.
My practice focuses on individuals and couples, ranging in age from 18 to elderly. I strive to create a safe environment in which to explore life stressors, patterns of relating with others, and how past experiences impact the present. Areas of professional practice include anxiety/depression, chronic illness including HIV, grief/loss, relationships, sexual issues, separation/divorce, LGBTQ, family planning, career transition, and finances. I have extensive experience with addictions, and work collaboratively with clients, whether the goal is safer substance use, reducing use, or abstinence.
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Kate Lowe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11201 (Online Only)
I am a NY State licensed psychotherapist with a MSW from Columbia University. Since 2003, I have been helping individuals and families understand and manage anxiety, depression & other mood disorders, relationship and career challenges, life transitions, sexual & gender identity, family dynamics, chronic illness, grief & loss. Through a holistic, psychodynamic approach, I combine principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness and stress management. I strive to help my clients feel supported, contained and challenged to enhance their awareness and coping skills, reach their goals and fulfill their potential.
I am a NY State licensed psychotherapist with a MSW from Columbia University. Since 2003, I have been helping individuals and families understand and manage anxiety, depression & other mood disorders, relationship and career challenges, life transitions, sexual & gender identity, family dynamics, chronic illness, grief & loss. Through a holistic, psychodynamic approach, I combine principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness and stress management. I strive to help my clients feel supported, contained and challenged to enhance their awareness and coping skills, reach their goals and fulfill their potential.
Kelly Judd
MS, CPLC
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11201 (Online Only)
Specialty areas: women's mental health, LGBTQIA+ issues, high-control religious and professional environments, entrepreneurship, chronic illness.
Welcome! I'm Kelly, a certified professional life coach with a gentle, strengths-based approach. I help women and members of the LGBTQIA+ community break cycles of dysfunction and self-sacrifice to finally claim the lives they need. My coaching philosophy is grounded in psychodynamic theory and incorporates concepts borrowed from Internal Family Systems, Co-Active Coaching, and somatic work. While the work we do together is not psychotherapy (my role is not to diagnose or treat mental illness), the pace and rhythm of my coaching sessions are very similar to what you would experience in a therapist’s office.
Specialty areas: women's mental health, LGBTQIA+ issues, high-control religious and professional environments, entrepreneurship, chronic illness.
Welcome! I'm Kelly, a certified professional life coach with a gentle, strengths-based approach. I help women and members of the LGBTQIA+ community break cycles of dysfunction and self-sacrifice to finally claim the lives they need. My coaching philosophy is grounded in psychodynamic theory and incorporates concepts borrowed from Internal Family Systems, Co-Active Coaching, and somatic work. While the work we do together is not psychotherapy (my role is not to diagnose or treat mental illness), the pace and rhythm of my coaching sessions are very similar to what you would experience in a therapist’s office.
Rachel Harlich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11201 (Online Only)
I help expansive individuals and couples who are tired of being pathologized or having to educate their providers. I specialize in working with outsiders of all kinds: LGBTQIA+ folks, polyamory/non-monogamy and kink/BDSM-involved clients, sex workers, fat people, and folks impacted by disability, chronic illness and pain, as well as complex trauma and attachment wounding survivors. It's possible to build safety, presence, pleasure, and joy within yourself and your partnerships. Our sessions together will feature warmth, humor, and empathy.
I help expansive individuals and couples who are tired of being pathologized or having to educate their providers. I specialize in working with outsiders of all kinds: LGBTQIA+ folks, polyamory/non-monogamy and kink/BDSM-involved clients, sex workers, fat people, and folks impacted by disability, chronic illness and pain, as well as complex trauma and attachment wounding survivors. It's possible to build safety, presence, pleasure, and joy within yourself and your partnerships. Our sessions together will feature warmth, humor, and empathy.
Gail Elkin-Scott
ARTBC, LCAT, LP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11201
I work with individuals from diverse backgrounds, with issues of trauma, depression, anxiety, creative blocks, acculturation, and chronic illness.
Are you struggling with barriers (whether past or present) to creating the life you want? Have you been talking to therapists over the years with little change? Or have the feeling that your words are covering over rather than opening up? I work with adults from an expressive point of view. My focus is on helping you to find a sense of order and meaning from inner chaos. Together we will explore what has gone on in your life, where you want to go, and what is keeping you from doing this with ease. I welcome the opportunity to accompany you, support, and respectfully witness your process.
I work with individuals from diverse backgrounds, with issues of trauma, depression, anxiety, creative blocks, acculturation, and chronic illness.
Are you struggling with barriers (whether past or present) to creating the life you want? Have you been talking to therapists over the years with little change? Or have the feeling that your words are covering over rather than opening up? I work with adults from an expressive point of view. My focus is on helping you to find a sense of order and meaning from inner chaos. Together we will explore what has gone on in your life, where you want to go, and what is keeping you from doing this with ease. I welcome the opportunity to accompany you, support, and respectfully witness your process.
Alexandra Lamm
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11201
I have worked with diverse patients with a wide range of concerns including grief, life transitions, relationship distress, dating, cancer, chronic illness, insomnia, caregiver distress, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
I founded Saltaire Psychology PLLC because I believe everyone can use a little help dealing with the chaotic moments in life, including breakups, medical issues, or deaths of loved ones. I’m here to help you get through those difficult moments and grow from them. The key to building a strong therapeutic relationship is being genuine, providing unconditional support, and showing empathy, and that’s what I try to provide in my practice. My integrative approach utilizes humanistic, existential, psychodynamic, and cognitive-behavioral techniques.
I have worked with diverse patients with a wide range of concerns including grief, life transitions, relationship distress, dating, cancer, chronic illness, insomnia, caregiver distress, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
I founded Saltaire Psychology PLLC because I believe everyone can use a little help dealing with the chaotic moments in life, including breakups, medical issues, or deaths of loved ones. I’m here to help you get through those difficult moments and grow from them. The key to building a strong therapeutic relationship is being genuine, providing unconditional support, and showing empathy, and that’s what I try to provide in my practice. My integrative approach utilizes humanistic, existential, psychodynamic, and cognitive-behavioral techniques.
Lynne Matte
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11201
I am clinical psychologist working with clients to achieve self-fulfillment through a range of techniques, including CBT, motivational interviewing, biofeedback, and multicultural frameworks. I offer compassionate therapy with the goal to wellness to find a more integrated way of living. After many years of helping people, I have found the true experience is to “know thyself”. I work with people, who are struggling with health issues, anxiety, and depression.
I am clinical psychologist working with clients to achieve self-fulfillment through a range of techniques, including CBT, motivational interviewing, biofeedback, and multicultural frameworks. I offer compassionate therapy with the goal to wellness to find a more integrated way of living. After many years of helping people, I have found the true experience is to “know thyself”. I work with people, who are struggling with health issues, anxiety, and depression.
Arya B Patole
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11201 (Online Only)
Do you ever feel stuck with where you are right now and don't know how to change that? We can imagine our lives in a better place or that change already implemented, but we don't know how to get it started. Sometimes we don't know where to start and need some assistance in that journey. Approaching therapy for the first time can be daunting, but if we treat it as a space where there's a listening ear, reflection, and some guidance towards making a change then it can be lighter.
Do you ever feel stuck with where you are right now and don't know how to change that? We can imagine our lives in a better place or that change already implemented, but we don't know how to get it started. Sometimes we don't know where to start and need some assistance in that journey. Approaching therapy for the first time can be daunting, but if we treat it as a space where there's a listening ear, reflection, and some guidance towards making a change then it can be lighter.
Meghan Bernhardt
Psychologist, PsyD, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11201
I treat adolescents and adults dealing with anxiety, questioning their careers, having relationship issues, or just feeling like something isn't right and craving change. I work with people - students, artists, musicians, freelancers, and working professionals - who want to know and understand themselves better.
I treat adolescents and adults dealing with anxiety, questioning their careers, having relationship issues, or just feeling like something isn't right and craving change. I work with people - students, artists, musicians, freelancers, and working professionals - who want to know and understand themselves better.
Dana Sperber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11201
The journey from adolescence to young adulthood can be stressful and overwhelming for both individuals and their families. Between social pressures, academic expectations, and familial relationships, some people can get trapped in a cycle of negative emotions. I work with teenagers, young adults and their families who are struggling through this exciting time full of changes. I have helped individuals and families build strength and resilience in a number of settings, including schools, mental health clinics and as a pediatric social worker in NYC hospital systems.
The journey from adolescence to young adulthood can be stressful and overwhelming for both individuals and their families. Between social pressures, academic expectations, and familial relationships, some people can get trapped in a cycle of negative emotions. I work with teenagers, young adults and their families who are struggling through this exciting time full of changes. I have helped individuals and families build strength and resilience in a number of settings, including schools, mental health clinics and as a pediatric social worker in NYC hospital systems.
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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.