Chronic Illness Therapists in Derby, NY
Harmonia Collaborative Care provides assistance for a variety of issues and concerns, from moderate life adjustments to more severe mental health disorders. Our treatment team includes Clinical Psychologists, Clinical Social Workers, and Licensed Mental Health Counselors. They are diverse in training and offer years of experience.
Harmonia Collaborative Care provides assistance for a variety of issues and concerns, from moderate life adjustments to more severe mental health disorders. Our treatment team includes Clinical Psychologists, Clinical Social Workers, and Licensed Mental Health Counselors. They are diverse in training and offer years of experience.
Hi, I'm Debra Rice a licensed therapist with over 15 years of experience. I'd like to know more about everything that's been going on, and how you've been dealing with it. My clients say I'm a great listener, and that our work together has helped them to feel supported, and to see a path forward that they hadn't seen before. I know it can be hard to see positive things when things aren't going so well, but I'm going to help you see that there is a light at the end of the tunnel, the place you're in right now is temporary, and I'm here to help you find the path forward.
Hi, I'm Debra Rice a licensed therapist with over 15 years of experience. I'd like to know more about everything that's been going on, and how you've been dealing with it. My clients say I'm a great listener, and that our work together has helped them to feel supported, and to see a path forward that they hadn't seen before. I know it can be hard to see positive things when things aren't going so well, but I'm going to help you see that there is a light at the end of the tunnel, the place you're in right now is temporary, and I'm here to help you find the path forward.
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Counseling is a valuable investment in you. People seek it out for different reasons. Whatever your situation, I’ll be pleased to meet you and sort out the best ways I can support you in achieving your goals. My focus as a counselor is person-centered, trauma- informed and strengths-based. Those are social work terms that mean I want to understand you and your unique story to help you use and build on strengths you might not even know you already have so you can have the life you want. The types of counseling I have special training in can be used to help in a variety of situations. Let’s get together to see what we can figure out.
Counseling is a valuable investment in you. People seek it out for different reasons. Whatever your situation, I’ll be pleased to meet you and sort out the best ways I can support you in achieving your goals. My focus as a counselor is person-centered, trauma- informed and strengths-based. Those are social work terms that mean I want to understand you and your unique story to help you use and build on strengths you might not even know you already have so you can have the life you want. The types of counseling I have special training in can be used to help in a variety of situations. Let’s get together to see what we can figure out.
Alexandrea Wallgren
Counselor, LMHC, MS
Verified Verified
Hamburg, NY 14075 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
We may experience things in our lives that feel like they change who we are and our view of the world. As a result, we may feel loneliness, distrust, anger, sadness, numbness, shame, and guilt. We may not allow ourselves to experience the wide range of human emotions and limit our connection with others as a way to protect ourselves. I believe that people are resilient, able to heal from trauma, and can reconnect with their authentic, genuine selves.
We may experience things in our lives that feel like they change who we are and our view of the world. As a result, we may feel loneliness, distrust, anger, sadness, numbness, shame, and guilt. We may not allow ourselves to experience the wide range of human emotions and limit our connection with others as a way to protect ourselves. I believe that people are resilient, able to heal from trauma, and can reconnect with their authentic, genuine selves.
Cheryl Carr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RN, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamburg, NY 14075 (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed, feel like you're juggling so many things at one time, & don't have energy left over for yourself? You try to balance the daily stressors in your life. The stress & anxiety becomes overwhelming. Or you keep living your life with the past in front of you, expecting life to be different due to traumatic experiences. Are you seeking balance in your life, home, relationships, career or inner self? Is your body or nervous system on overload? We have all felt those emotions. The stress and anxiety affects our mental health, physical health and the heart of who we are, our soul.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, feel like you're juggling so many things at one time, & don't have energy left over for yourself? You try to balance the daily stressors in your life. The stress & anxiety becomes overwhelming. Or you keep living your life with the past in front of you, expecting life to be different due to traumatic experiences. Are you seeking balance in your life, home, relationships, career or inner self? Is your body or nervous system on overload? We have all felt those emotions. The stress and anxiety affects our mental health, physical health and the heart of who we are, our soul.
Erin Gurnett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamburg, NY 14075
“The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination.” (Carl Rodgers) We can’t change what we do not explore and the first step in the direction of that journey is always the hardest. But you are here already taking that step, looking for someone to assist with the change that you seek. Everyday life can be in the way of focusing on healing from our past, management of stress/mental health issues and making changes for our future. Setting aside time for yourself is important! You are important!
“The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination.” (Carl Rodgers) We can’t change what we do not explore and the first step in the direction of that journey is always the hardest. But you are here already taking that step, looking for someone to assist with the change that you seek. Everyday life can be in the way of focusing on healing from our past, management of stress/mental health issues and making changes for our future. Setting aside time for yourself is important! You are important!
Christian Counseling Associates of Western NY
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Verified Verified
Hamburg, NY 14075
Christian Counseling Associates (CCA) provides individual, marriage, and family counseling. We serve Christians who want their faith integrated into the counseling process and those holding any beliefs or attitudes toward spirituality. Our counselors will help you identify the core issues that have caused your emotional and personal problems, and immediately develop strategies to resolve these issues. CCA is able to provide a full range of clinical services. Please visit our website for a complete description of our faith based counseling services, locations, and counseling staff.
Christian Counseling Associates (CCA) provides individual, marriage, and family counseling. We serve Christians who want their faith integrated into the counseling process and those holding any beliefs or attitudes toward spirituality. Our counselors will help you identify the core issues that have caused your emotional and personal problems, and immediately develop strategies to resolve these issues. CCA is able to provide a full range of clinical services. Please visit our website for a complete description of our faith based counseling services, locations, and counseling staff.
Anxiety, depression, loss and lack of connection can negatively affect life. You are valuable! Working with a holistic approach to healing is an essential element to growth. Counseling assists in exposing false beliefs which cause undue stress in relationships, marriage, communication and emotion regulation. Protecting your heart begins with establishing healthy boundaries and stabilizes mental wellness. Skills building is an essential aspect of couple therapy and repairs damage that occurs due to lack of skills, understanding and empathy. If there is a Goliath in front of you there is a David inside of you! Find your strength!
Anxiety, depression, loss and lack of connection can negatively affect life. You are valuable! Working with a holistic approach to healing is an essential element to growth. Counseling assists in exposing false beliefs which cause undue stress in relationships, marriage, communication and emotion regulation. Protecting your heart begins with establishing healthy boundaries and stabilizes mental wellness. Skills building is an essential aspect of couple therapy and repairs damage that occurs due to lack of skills, understanding and empathy. If there is a Goliath in front of you there is a David inside of you! Find your strength!
Meaningful positive change is possible, and it starts with taking the risk to do something different. That is brave work, and I am here to support people in doing it. I believe it's possible to relate to any experience in a way that allows for peace and growth. That doesn't mean it is easy. Life can be difficult, and harder to navigate if we've not been able to address past adversity and missing pieces. Through experience, I've found self-compassion to be key in healing and growth. It can be cultivated. My approach is collaborative, direct, and supportive. I welcome people as they are, and am open to learning from my clients.
Meaningful positive change is possible, and it starts with taking the risk to do something different. That is brave work, and I am here to support people in doing it. I believe it's possible to relate to any experience in a way that allows for peace and growth. That doesn't mean it is easy. Life can be difficult, and harder to navigate if we've not been able to address past adversity and missing pieces. Through experience, I've found self-compassion to be key in healing and growth. It can be cultivated. My approach is collaborative, direct, and supportive. I welcome people as they are, and am open to learning from my clients.
Jill A. Lewis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamburg, NY 14075
Waitlist for new clients
I provide therapy to adolescents, teens, adults & couples. I have over 10 years’ experience working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, personality disorders, mood disorders, trauma, grief & loss along with individuals experiencing suicidal ideation and/or self-harm behaviors. I offer a relaxed and nonjudgmental space where you will be validated yet challenged and ultimately self-empowered. The therapy relationship is the key to your success. I strive to create a connection with my clients through my casual approach and my genuine accepting nature as well as creating an environment conducive to positive change.
I provide therapy to adolescents, teens, adults & couples. I have over 10 years’ experience working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, personality disorders, mood disorders, trauma, grief & loss along with individuals experiencing suicidal ideation and/or self-harm behaviors. I offer a relaxed and nonjudgmental space where you will be validated yet challenged and ultimately self-empowered. The therapy relationship is the key to your success. I strive to create a connection with my clients through my casual approach and my genuine accepting nature as well as creating an environment conducive to positive change.
Kristin Ressel-Dickerson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, GC-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamburg, NY 14075 (Online Only)
Relationships hold an extraordinary amount of power in our lives, and having a trustworthy relationship with a therapist can fortify your ability to tap into that power and transform it into growth. Couples, individuals, and families come to therapy to address challenges that often feel overwhelming and scary. Together, we can work at your pace towards creating room to process difficult emotions and utilize relationships as a vessel for healing.
Relationships hold an extraordinary amount of power in our lives, and having a trustworthy relationship with a therapist can fortify your ability to tap into that power and transform it into growth. Couples, individuals, and families come to therapy to address challenges that often feel overwhelming and scary. Together, we can work at your pace towards creating room to process difficult emotions and utilize relationships as a vessel for healing.
Lynette Lex has a unique Art Therapy Studio, Life is Art, where Art Therapy, EMDR and a holistic wellness approach to therapy are combined. Meditation, Mindfulness, Reiki and Aromatherapy are often included in sessions. Art Therapy gives a non-verbal means for expression when words are not enough. This Art Therapy Studio has a large space where both individuals and groups are able to create. This is a safe and inviting atmosphere where trauma can be addressed and healing is possible. Tela Health appointments are also available. Private pay and Cigna/ Evernorth.
Lynette Lex has a unique Art Therapy Studio, Life is Art, where Art Therapy, EMDR and a holistic wellness approach to therapy are combined. Meditation, Mindfulness, Reiki and Aromatherapy are often included in sessions. Art Therapy gives a non-verbal means for expression when words are not enough. This Art Therapy Studio has a large space where both individuals and groups are able to create. This is a safe and inviting atmosphere where trauma can be addressed and healing is possible. Tela Health appointments are also available. Private pay and Cigna/ Evernorth.
Do you feel lost in a situation? Struggling to have satisfying relationships? At the cross roads and do not know which way to turn? Ever wake up with the mood "why bother" and go back to sleep? Are you finding yourself taken advantage of, often? Do you find it a challenge to move on from old trauma? Are your thoughts racing so quickly making it impossible to get things done? Do you avoid situations because anxiety impacts you physically? We all have blocks in our life as we strive to attain a positive peaceful energy flow. My services are designed to identify, heal, plan, focus and execute those blocks while attaining goals
Do you feel lost in a situation? Struggling to have satisfying relationships? At the cross roads and do not know which way to turn? Ever wake up with the mood "why bother" and go back to sleep? Are you finding yourself taken advantage of, often? Do you find it a challenge to move on from old trauma? Are your thoughts racing so quickly making it impossible to get things done? Do you avoid situations because anxiety impacts you physically? We all have blocks in our life as we strive to attain a positive peaceful energy flow. My services are designed to identify, heal, plan, focus and execute those blocks while attaining goals
Tressa Zwetsch Lloyd
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hamburg, NY 14075
Waitlist for new clients
My core belief is that you know what's right for you and how to achieve the balance you're looking for in your life. Sometimes, each of us may need someone to offer insights and tools to help. Just like a personal trainer helps to strengthen the body, my job is to help you strengthen your mind and spirit so that you're better equipped to achieve your goals and overcome obstacles.
My core belief is that you know what's right for you and how to achieve the balance you're looking for in your life. Sometimes, each of us may need someone to offer insights and tools to help. Just like a personal trainer helps to strengthen the body, my job is to help you strengthen your mind and spirit so that you're better equipped to achieve your goals and overcome obstacles.
Do you feel like you want to make some changes in your life but just don't know where to begin. You are certainly not alone to feel overwhelmed, stressed, sad and hopeless or lost. My approach is simple, direct, and focuses on trying to help you reduce conflicts and make you feel more secure with your decisions which ultimately helps improve your happiness and peace in life. Clients say they appreciate my warm and accepting approach and my diverse background. I believe therapy is a powerful experience involving trust which I take very seriously. I enjoy working with adolescents, families, couples, and individuals.
Do you feel like you want to make some changes in your life but just don't know where to begin. You are certainly not alone to feel overwhelmed, stressed, sad and hopeless or lost. My approach is simple, direct, and focuses on trying to help you reduce conflicts and make you feel more secure with your decisions which ultimately helps improve your happiness and peace in life. Clients say they appreciate my warm and accepting approach and my diverse background. I believe therapy is a powerful experience involving trust which I take very seriously. I enjoy working with adolescents, families, couples, and individuals.
I have a diversified adult private practice. I have been counseling for over 25 years. I specialize in treating single adults (21 years of age and older), and adults over age 65 who are encountering various problems. I specialize in treating anxiety and depression, grief and loss, change of life/different seasons counseling, senior adult issues, relationship issues, health related issues, divorce recovery, co-dependency counseling, health related issues, mindfulness, and meditation. I provide an eclectic approach primarily focusing on cognitive behavioral therapy.
I have a diversified adult private practice. I have been counseling for over 25 years. I specialize in treating single adults (21 years of age and older), and adults over age 65 who are encountering various problems. I specialize in treating anxiety and depression, grief and loss, change of life/different seasons counseling, senior adult issues, relationship issues, health related issues, divorce recovery, co-dependency counseling, health related issues, mindfulness, and meditation. I provide an eclectic approach primarily focusing on cognitive behavioral therapy.
Aaron Garmon
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, MHC-LP, CRC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Lake View, NY 14085
Waitlist for new clients
Hi. I help with conflict in relationships. I believe meaningful relationships, at home, school or work, are the key to living a healthier and happier life. My clients include students, individuals, couples and families. I help people with emotional issues, ADHD, anxiety, and other disabilities to feel centered, focused and empowered. My clients develop meaningful insight and awareness that leads to academic success, professional growth and healthy relationships. My approach is down to earth, engaging and personalized to what you need and want. My goal is to strengthen relationships through better support and communication.
Hi. I help with conflict in relationships. I believe meaningful relationships, at home, school or work, are the key to living a healthier and happier life. My clients include students, individuals, couples and families. I help people with emotional issues, ADHD, anxiety, and other disabilities to feel centered, focused and empowered. My clients develop meaningful insight and awareness that leads to academic success, professional growth and healthy relationships. My approach is down to earth, engaging and personalized to what you need and want. My goal is to strengthen relationships through better support and communication.
Cheri L. Dietz - Tranquil Waters Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Hamburg, NY 14075
Not accepting new clients
Currently not accepting new patients. When life presents us with challenges and unexpected turns, we are given options for an opportunity for change; to not allow them to define our present or our future. Many of us face difficult situations that can get in the way of a full, satisfying life. Each individual has the strength within to grow and find a healthy balance. Sometimes, we need a little extra guidance to see that life's challenges can be transformed into healing opportunities. Therapy can offer a breath of hope to those who feel lost, stuck and alone.
Currently not accepting new patients. When life presents us with challenges and unexpected turns, we are given options for an opportunity for change; to not allow them to define our present or our future. Many of us face difficult situations that can get in the way of a full, satisfying life. Each individual has the strength within to grow and find a healthy balance. Sometimes, we need a little extra guidance to see that life's challenges can be transformed into healing opportunities. Therapy can offer a breath of hope to those who feel lost, stuck and alone.
Online Therapists
My approach to therapy is collaborative. We may work with a variety of issues that include anxiety and depression, grief, end of life issues, chronic illness and pain, existential crises, men's issues, and relationship difficulties. Alongside therapy, my work has helped give me a perspective that addresses every stage of life and its challenges. We can approach such challenges together, ranging from young adulthood through those near the end of life. It's always an honor to accompany people on a journey of self-discovery and who have taken this first brave step toward healing. I would be honored to take it with you.
My approach to therapy is collaborative. We may work with a variety of issues that include anxiety and depression, grief, end of life issues, chronic illness and pain, existential crises, men's issues, and relationship difficulties. Alongside therapy, my work has helped give me a perspective that addresses every stage of life and its challenges. We can approach such challenges together, ranging from young adulthood through those near the end of life. It's always an honor to accompany people on a journey of self-discovery and who have taken this first brave step toward healing. I would be honored to take it with you.
I am a Nationally Certified Counselor and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in NY specializing in trauma, chronic illness, and LGBTQIA+ issues. I utilize both scientific-based and holistic approaches in my therapeutic work to be both integrative and individualistic with each client. My personal and professional experience has given me a deep understanding of what it means to lose control and how to help you navigate that challenging feeling. I know what it is like to not be able to do certain things and feel different from everyone else in the room. This has enabled me to connect and empathize with those who are often marginalized.
I am a Nationally Certified Counselor and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in NY specializing in trauma, chronic illness, and LGBTQIA+ issues. I utilize both scientific-based and holistic approaches in my therapeutic work to be both integrative and individualistic with each client. My personal and professional experience has given me a deep understanding of what it means to lose control and how to help you navigate that challenging feeling. I know what it is like to not be able to do certain things and feel different from everyone else in the room. This has enabled me to connect and empathize with those who are often marginalized.
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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.