Chronic Illness Therapists in 15260
Dr. Peter C. Zubritzky, Licensed Psychologist
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
I am a licensed psychologist with decades of experience and extensive education/experience-not a professional counselor (LPC) with less education. My approach to therapy is goals-orientated approach and mindfulness using cognitive-behavioral therapy developing client empowerment. Counseling is for adults, age 18 and older and couples. I also provide testing for ACT 235 (Lethal Weapons certification) and ACT120 testing (the MMPI-2 exam and the Nelson-Denny Reading test) for applicants to Pennsylvania police academies, and testing for employment as police officers. I offer quick appointments and service.
I am a licensed psychologist with decades of experience and extensive education/experience-not a professional counselor (LPC) with less education. My approach to therapy is goals-orientated approach and mindfulness using cognitive-behavioral therapy developing client empowerment. Counseling is for adults, age 18 and older and couples. I also provide testing for ACT 235 (Lethal Weapons certification) and ACT120 testing (the MMPI-2 exam and the Nelson-Denny Reading test) for applicants to Pennsylvania police academies, and testing for employment as police officers. I offer quick appointments and service.
Jennifer D. Matzner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15260 (Online Only)
I am glad you are here! If you want to make changes in your life, health, work or relationships or learn new ways to cope with stress, overcome problems, or tap into your own personal strength and resilience, you are in the right place. Maybe you are feeling stuck in negative patterns or experiencing a transition in your life that is contributing to feeling overwhelmed. I can support you with creating a safe space to process problems, and find valued solutions to moving forward. I have training in multiple modalities including CBT, ACT, DBT, and trauma informed approaches, and will collaborate with you to reach your personal goals
I am glad you are here! If you want to make changes in your life, health, work or relationships or learn new ways to cope with stress, overcome problems, or tap into your own personal strength and resilience, you are in the right place. Maybe you are feeling stuck in negative patterns or experiencing a transition in your life that is contributing to feeling overwhelmed. I can support you with creating a safe space to process problems, and find valued solutions to moving forward. I have training in multiple modalities including CBT, ACT, DBT, and trauma informed approaches, and will collaborate with you to reach your personal goals
Diane R Bossung
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
I believe distress arises naturally in our complex, over stimulating and often threatening world. I encourage people to learn about themselves & their natural human reactions to distress. Clients learn ways to settle their mind and body, growing their capacity to respond rather than react. Clients develop inner and outer power resources to cope with challenging circumstances. I am committed to racial-cultural learning to increase self-awareness, reduce micro-aggressions, and facilitate meaningful change toward greater equity and opportunity for people who have been/are oppressed.
I believe distress arises naturally in our complex, over stimulating and often threatening world. I encourage people to learn about themselves & their natural human reactions to distress. Clients learn ways to settle their mind and body, growing their capacity to respond rather than react. Clients develop inner and outer power resources to cope with challenging circumstances. I am committed to racial-cultural learning to increase self-awareness, reduce micro-aggressions, and facilitate meaningful change toward greater equity and opportunity for people who have been/are oppressed.
Amy Noel Rhoades-Byrne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhDc, MSW, LCSW, BSN, RN
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
My ideal client? It's you! Whether you are 8 or 88, I want to work with you. Have childhood trauma? That is one of my specialities. People say you are hard to work with? I got you. Geriatric concerns? I can help you navigate the senior moments. Whatever you are experiencing, right here, right now, I will walk beside you in it. I just added another level/layer of service. August 27, 2022 - I am now a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS) and will accept clients on the spectrum on a case by case basis.
My ideal client? It's you! Whether you are 8 or 88, I want to work with you. Have childhood trauma? That is one of my specialities. People say you are hard to work with? I got you. Geriatric concerns? I can help you navigate the senior moments. Whatever you are experiencing, right here, right now, I will walk beside you in it. I just added another level/layer of service. August 27, 2022 - I am now a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS) and will accept clients on the spectrum on a case by case basis.
Kyla Feliz-Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15260 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I work with folks who may not have received adequate emotional support during childhood. These clients may have grown up in environments where their positive experiences were not praised or validated, overly critical or perfectionist, or where their emotional needs were not met by their caregivers. As a result, they may struggle with issues such as insecurity, difficulty expressing emotions, dissociation/disconnection and challenges in forming and maintaining healthy relationships. In therapy, my aim is to help you build self-esteem, foster autonomy, and cultivate more fulfilling connections with others.
I work with folks who may not have received adequate emotional support during childhood. These clients may have grown up in environments where their positive experiences were not praised or validated, overly critical or perfectionist, or where their emotional needs were not met by their caregivers. As a result, they may struggle with issues such as insecurity, difficulty expressing emotions, dissociation/disconnection and challenges in forming and maintaining healthy relationships. In therapy, my aim is to help you build self-esteem, foster autonomy, and cultivate more fulfilling connections with others.
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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.