Chronic Illness Therapists in New York, NY
Jessica Matthews
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
7 Endorsed
New York, NY 10019
Waitlist for new clients
My background working in medical centers and with Pain Re-processsing therapy equips me with the knowledge to support those struggling with chronic illness/pain from a holistic perspective.
I am passionate about working with adults (18+) that are struggling with painful life experiences that affect their mental and physical health. I provide a safe, accepting environment, using evidence-based modalities for change, and support my clients in the process of healing and becoming the best versions of themselves. My clients are resilient- however, having to be "strong" and in survival mode all the time is exhausting, and it's okay to let your guard down with me. I aim to support my clients in not only surviving, but thriving. My clients achieve a healthier relationship with themselves, others, and the world around them.
My background working in medical centers and with Pain Re-processsing therapy equips me with the knowledge to support those struggling with chronic illness/pain from a holistic perspective.
I am passionate about working with adults (18+) that are struggling with painful life experiences that affect their mental and physical health. I provide a safe, accepting environment, using evidence-based modalities for change, and support my clients in the process of healing and becoming the best versions of themselves. My clients are resilient- however, having to be "strong" and in survival mode all the time is exhausting, and it's okay to let your guard down with me. I aim to support my clients in not only surviving, but thriving. My clients achieve a healthier relationship with themselves, others, and the world around them.
I help people pleasers coping with chronic stress, including burnout and chronic illness, get “unstuck
Therapy is a partnership. We work together to enhance your strengths and change the thoughts/behaviors that are no longer serving you. I tailor my treatment approach to meet your specific goals/needs. I am intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I have experience in DBT, CBT, mindfulness, and strengths-based approaches.
I help people pleasers coping with chronic stress, including burnout and chronic illness, get “unstuck
Therapy is a partnership. We work together to enhance your strengths and change the thoughts/behaviors that are no longer serving you. I tailor my treatment approach to meet your specific goals/needs. I am intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I have experience in DBT, CBT, mindfulness, and strengths-based approaches.
I specialize in working with individuals dealing with anxiety, life transitions, relationship dynamics, chronic illness, maternal mental health, and perfectionism.
You may be starting your search for a therapist knowing that something isn’t working for you anymore, but don't quite know where to start. Maybe you're tired of worrying so much or feeling stuck in cycles of thinking about the same things. Perhaps you notice patterns in your relationships with others and with yourself that make it hard to get what you need. Maybe you're supportive and patient with others, but are self-critical, high-achieving, and set unrealistic expectations for yourself. If you tend to prioritize others, you may be hoping to learn how to set healthy boundaries and communicate assertively.
I specialize in working with individuals dealing with anxiety, life transitions, relationship dynamics, chronic illness, maternal mental health, and perfectionism.
You may be starting your search for a therapist knowing that something isn’t working for you anymore, but don't quite know where to start. Maybe you're tired of worrying so much or feeling stuck in cycles of thinking about the same things. Perhaps you notice patterns in your relationships with others and with yourself that make it hard to get what you need. Maybe you're supportive and patient with others, but are self-critical, high-achieving, and set unrealistic expectations for yourself. If you tend to prioritize others, you may be hoping to learn how to set healthy boundaries and communicate assertively.
Using my own experiences, humor, and empathy, I create a space where those dealing with anxiety, depression, OCD, chronic illness, grief, and life transitions feel understood.
Our sessions are filled with warmth, kindness, and respect for you as the expert of your story. I bring curiosity and an active approach to help you explore your feelings. Whether you prefer humor, analysis, or sharing favorite music, your authentic self is welcome. Outside of work, I enjoy reading, walks, Taylor Swift, and a good show.
Using my own experiences, humor, and empathy, I create a space where those dealing with anxiety, depression, OCD, chronic illness, grief, and life transitions feel understood.
Our sessions are filled with warmth, kindness, and respect for you as the expert of your story. I bring curiosity and an active approach to help you explore your feelings. Whether you prefer humor, analysis, or sharing favorite music, your authentic self is welcome. Outside of work, I enjoy reading, walks, Taylor Swift, and a good show.
Whether you're managing a diagnosis, facing a life transition, or coping with a chronic illness, I am here to help.
I have specialized training in health psychology and focus on the connection between physical and mental health. My expertise includes chronic illness, insomnia and pain. I also provide therapy for trauma, depression, anxiety, role transitions, and couples. My integrative approach helps clients develop awareness and lasting skills for meaningful change.
Whether you're managing a diagnosis, facing a life transition, or coping with a chronic illness, I am here to help.
I have specialized training in health psychology and focus on the connection between physical and mental health. My expertise includes chronic illness, insomnia and pain. I also provide therapy for trauma, depression, anxiety, role transitions, and couples. My integrative approach helps clients develop awareness and lasting skills for meaningful change.
I specialize in working with Complex Trauma, Dissociative Disorders (DP/DR, OSDD, & DID), Chronic Illness, and Eating Disorders.
Our early experiences and important relationships shape how we relate to ourselves, others, and the world. For those who have experienced trauma - especially complex or relational trauma - these patterns can feel deeply ingrained and difficult to shift. The therapeutic relationship offers a safe, supportive space to explore feelings, thoughts, behaviors, interpersonal dynamics, and to begin creating new, reparative experiences. Through this process, we foster greater empathy for ourselves and others, enhance our capacity for meaningful change, and more effectively navigate life’s challenges.
I specialize in working with Complex Trauma, Dissociative Disorders (DP/DR, OSDD, & DID), Chronic Illness, and Eating Disorders.
Our early experiences and important relationships shape how we relate to ourselves, others, and the world. For those who have experienced trauma - especially complex or relational trauma - these patterns can feel deeply ingrained and difficult to shift. The therapeutic relationship offers a safe, supportive space to explore feelings, thoughts, behaviors, interpersonal dynamics, and to begin creating new, reparative experiences. Through this process, we foster greater empathy for ourselves and others, enhance our capacity for meaningful change, and more effectively navigate life’s challenges.
I specialize in grief and loss, coping with serious/ chronic illness, life transitions, anxiety, perinatal mental health, and caregiver distress/burnout.
I believe that it takes courage to ask for help, and I am here to accompany you on this path. Everything you need is already within you, and together we will develop tools to assist you in harnessing your inner strength in an effort to live your most fulfilling and authentic life. I believe that by working together, we can identify and enhance your strengths while exploring strategies that allow you to address the root causes of your identified challenges and build meaningful social connections.
I specialize in grief and loss, coping with serious/ chronic illness, life transitions, anxiety, perinatal mental health, and caregiver distress/burnout.
I believe that it takes courage to ask for help, and I am here to accompany you on this path. Everything you need is already within you, and together we will develop tools to assist you in harnessing your inner strength in an effort to live your most fulfilling and authentic life. I believe that by working together, we can identify and enhance your strengths while exploring strategies that allow you to address the root causes of your identified challenges and build meaningful social connections.
I have experience supporting people through a number of challenges including anxiety, panic attacks, chronic illness, phobias, OCD, insomnia, depression, grief, life transitions, trauma, substance use, personal growth, and navigating relationships.
Sometimes it feels like we're moving through life on auto-pilot. With work and other stressors, it is hard to find time to slow down, to breathe, to focus on the present. I believe therapy is about letting go of the things we are trying to control and making choices towards a more fulfilling life. To facilitate this, I help clients openly face life’s challenges and create lasting changes. I offer a collaborative, non-judgmental, and safe space for my clients to facilitate behavior change and self-exploration.
I have experience supporting people through a number of challenges including anxiety, panic attacks, chronic illness, phobias, OCD, insomnia, depression, grief, life transitions, trauma, substance use, personal growth, and navigating relationships.
Sometimes it feels like we're moving through life on auto-pilot. With work and other stressors, it is hard to find time to slow down, to breathe, to focus on the present. I believe therapy is about letting go of the things we are trying to control and making choices towards a more fulfilling life. To facilitate this, I help clients openly face life’s challenges and create lasting changes. I offer a collaborative, non-judgmental, and safe space for my clients to facilitate behavior change and self-exploration.
I work with individuals, couples and families on a variety of concerns like chronic illness, improving communication, parenthood, career as well as exploration of identity issues like race, gender and sexuality.
You have everything you need. You possess abundant resources that are available to support you, within you. I believe therapy is relational alchemy and provides a mechanism for harnessing your resources. As a therapist and clinical consultant, I provide a space for connection and healing with people who want to be active participants in their growth. I will support you to develop trust in yourself and gain clarity on who you are and what you want. We do this with empathy, care, and curiosity. By understanding you and your patterns we can collaborate on a path that gets you closer to experiencing the kind of life you want to live.
I work with individuals, couples and families on a variety of concerns like chronic illness, improving communication, parenthood, career as well as exploration of identity issues like race, gender and sexuality.
You have everything you need. You possess abundant resources that are available to support you, within you. I believe therapy is relational alchemy and provides a mechanism for harnessing your resources. As a therapist and clinical consultant, I provide a space for connection and healing with people who want to be active participants in their growth. I will support you to develop trust in yourself and gain clarity on who you are and what you want. We do this with empathy, care, and curiosity. By understanding you and your patterns we can collaborate on a path that gets you closer to experiencing the kind of life you want to live.
You're facing a health challenge you never expected—cancer, chronic illness, pain, infertility, or a diagnosis that’s turned life upside down—and it’s affecting everything: your work, relationships, and sense of self.
I’m a licensed psychologist with specialized experience from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and other medical settings. I use integrative, evidence-based strategies tailored to your needs to help you manage symptoms, reduce stress, and feel more emotionally and physically grounded during uncertain times.
You're facing a health challenge you never expected—cancer, chronic illness, pain, infertility, or a diagnosis that’s turned life upside down—and it’s affecting everything: your work, relationships, and sense of self.
I’m a licensed psychologist with specialized experience from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and other medical settings. I use integrative, evidence-based strategies tailored to your needs to help you manage symptoms, reduce stress, and feel more emotionally and physically grounded during uncertain times.
I have worked in Oncology and Palliative Care providing me a lens into chronic illness, caregiver burnout and grief/bereavement.
Are you dealing with challenging life transitions or serious illness in your family? Is it hard for you to see your voice amongst the changes in your life? My hope is to create this space with you, build rapport and trust that you deserve. I am here to join you in this experience, where I strive to empower you to make effective and meaningful changes in your life. My experience in anxiety, depression, and grief/bereavement has helped me to work with my clients to work to find their voice, find new coping strategies or empower the ones they already have.
I have worked in Oncology and Palliative Care providing me a lens into chronic illness, caregiver burnout and grief/bereavement.
Are you dealing with challenging life transitions or serious illness in your family? Is it hard for you to see your voice amongst the changes in your life? My hope is to create this space with you, build rapport and trust that you deserve. I am here to join you in this experience, where I strive to empower you to make effective and meaningful changes in your life. My experience in anxiety, depression, and grief/bereavement has helped me to work with my clients to work to find their voice, find new coping strategies or empower the ones they already have.
I specialize in helping individuals who have experienced trauma, cancer/ chronic illness, grief, and young adults who are undergoing life transitions, anxiety, and depression.
I am a licensed clinical social worker who believes in the power of understanding ones own story. I do not believe that you are “broken,” or that you need “fixing.” I use a combination of mindfulness, strength-based, somatic, and compassion-focused approaches to empower my clients to re-claim parts of their story and achieve self-acceptance. I strive to help clients interpret past experiences and to unburden emotional pain, which can improve your relationships, help you achieve your goals, and improve your overall quality of life.
I specialize in helping individuals who have experienced trauma, cancer/ chronic illness, grief, and young adults who are undergoing life transitions, anxiety, and depression.
I am a licensed clinical social worker who believes in the power of understanding ones own story. I do not believe that you are “broken,” or that you need “fixing.” I use a combination of mindfulness, strength-based, somatic, and compassion-focused approaches to empower my clients to re-claim parts of their story and achieve self-acceptance. I strive to help clients interpret past experiences and to unburden emotional pain, which can improve your relationships, help you achieve your goals, and improve your overall quality of life.
Specifically, I can best help with issues like the death of a loved one, acute and chronic illness, life transitions, relationship issues, eating disorders and weight management, self-esteem vulnerabilities, social media confrontations, depression, and general life anxieties.
Therapy, to me, is a place for internal growth and development where we learn about ourselves in order to find the most beneficial strategies to cope. I see people as individuals with unique stories and souls—and I believe in treating them as such.
Specifically, I can best help with issues like the death of a loved one, acute and chronic illness, life transitions, relationship issues, eating disorders and weight management, self-esteem vulnerabilities, social media confrontations, depression, and general life anxieties.
Therapy, to me, is a place for internal growth and development where we learn about ourselves in order to find the most beneficial strategies to cope. I see people as individuals with unique stories and souls—and I believe in treating them as such.
I also have extensive experience working with adults suffering from acute and chronic illness, as well as helping individuals navigate death and process grief/bereavement.
My approach to therapy is collaborative and is rooted in interpersonal, psychodynamic, strength-based, trauma-informed, culturally sensitive and gender-affirming theories. I believe that the relationship between therapist and client is essential to healing and that we can use this connection to break negative patterns that have been holding you back.
I also have extensive experience working with adults suffering from acute and chronic illness, as well as helping individuals navigate death and process grief/bereavement.
My approach to therapy is collaborative and is rooted in interpersonal, psychodynamic, strength-based, trauma-informed, culturally sensitive and gender-affirming theories. I believe that the relationship between therapist and client is essential to healing and that we can use this connection to break negative patterns that have been holding you back.
I have worked extensively with people in the medical world: individuals with chronic illness, medically induced stress/trauma, parents of a medically ill child, family, caregivers, and medical providers.
I work with people confronting medical stress/trauma in their personal lives: illness (incl. Long COVID, post-hospitalization distress, ME-CFS, undiagnosed symptoms), caregivers, parents of a medically ill child; or in their professional lives: physicians, nurses, other health professionals. I founded a group to address COVID-related psychological trauma.
I have worked extensively with people in the medical world: individuals with chronic illness, medically induced stress/trauma, parents of a medically ill child, family, caregivers, and medical providers.
I work with people confronting medical stress/trauma in their personal lives: illness (incl. Long COVID, post-hospitalization distress, ME-CFS, undiagnosed symptoms), caregivers, parents of a medically ill child; or in their professional lives: physicians, nurses, other health professionals. I founded a group to address COVID-related psychological trauma.
Individuals struggling with chronic pain, chronic illness, work problems, anxiety, among others.
The world can feel overwhelming. Especially at a time where everything in both personal life and professional life is in flux. How do you adjust the changes outside of your control? Are you struggling with unwanted thoughts, feelings, or ideas? Has anxiety taken over so much of your head that you don’t know what would be left if it fell silent?
Individuals struggling with chronic pain, chronic illness, work problems, anxiety, among others.
The world can feel overwhelming. Especially at a time where everything in both personal life and professional life is in flux. How do you adjust the changes outside of your control? Are you struggling with unwanted thoughts, feelings, or ideas? Has anxiety taken over so much of your head that you don’t know what would be left if it fell silent?
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the daily challenges of managing a chronic illness or struggling with the emotional toll it takes on your mental health?
My approach is person-centered and inclusive, and I also offer care in areas like mood disorders, stress management, LGBTQ+ affirming therapy, addiction, and trauma. Together, we'll develop personalized strategies that foster healing, wellness, and self-compassion.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the daily challenges of managing a chronic illness or struggling with the emotional toll it takes on your mental health?
My approach is person-centered and inclusive, and I also offer care in areas like mood disorders, stress management, LGBTQ+ affirming therapy, addiction, and trauma. Together, we'll develop personalized strategies that foster healing, wellness, and self-compassion.
I work with individuals and couples dealing with a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, fertility treatment and chronic illness.
In addition to my work as a therapist, I work in a hospital system helping patients and their families cope with the physical and emotional stressors of health and healing. I am also a registered yoga instructor and often implement yoga therapy, breathing and mindfulness techniques in my work. I work collaboratively and with an open mind.
I work with individuals and couples dealing with a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, fertility treatment and chronic illness.
In addition to my work as a therapist, I work in a hospital system helping patients and their families cope with the physical and emotional stressors of health and healing. I am also a registered yoga instructor and often implement yoga therapy, breathing and mindfulness techniques in my work. I work collaboratively and with an open mind.
Are you struggling with the impact of a chronic illness in your 20s, 30s or beyond?
I have lived experience with chronic illness and use my knowledge of chronic illness & pain conditions to work with individuals to experience less emotional suffering and live a life in line with your values. I also specialize in working with social anxiety related concerns as well as provide you with strategies to reduce the impact of generalized anxiety.
Are you struggling with the impact of a chronic illness in your 20s, 30s or beyond?
I have lived experience with chronic illness and use my knowledge of chronic illness & pain conditions to work with individuals to experience less emotional suffering and live a life in line with your values. I also specialize in working with social anxiety related concerns as well as provide you with strategies to reduce the impact of generalized anxiety.
My goal as an integrated heath care professional is to treat the whole body; so patients can experience changes in sensation, perception, thought or behavior corresponding to his or their mental or physical health needs. My success in treating chronic illness is founded in the idea that all therapeutic relationships are a partnership of patient and clinician in restoring the body to health. The use of Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy can address a variety of physical and mental health issues in a shorter time; with longer lasting effects.
My goal as an integrated heath care professional is to treat the whole body; so patients can experience changes in sensation, perception, thought or behavior corresponding to his or their mental or physical health needs. My success in treating chronic illness is founded in the idea that all therapeutic relationships are a partnership of patient and clinician in restoring the body to health. The use of Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy can address a variety of physical and mental health issues in a shorter time; with longer lasting effects.
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