Chronic Illness Therapists in Langhorne, PA
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Deb Kossmann
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
My expertise includes cancer/
chronic illness
/health issues, including infertility.
If you're looking here, you've decided it's time to figure out something--maybe a difficult relationship, a chronic health problem or a cancer diagnosis. Perhaps you've been through some hard experiences in the past that you want to understand so they don't interfere with your present life. Or maybe you struggle with anxiety or depression. I believe the therapy relationship is collaborative. Our therapy can help you more deeply understand your own feelings and behaviors so you can better cope and be fulfilled in your life and relationships.

Maris Chavenson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Are you feeling like your life, relationships, or career are not quite what you want them to be? Are you experiencing anxiety or depression,
chronic illness
, dealing with a loss? Would you consider talking with someone to make changes to improve the quality of your life? Can you imagine what it would be like to feel better? I work with adults of all ages to address a wide variety of presenting issues.

Bucks County Anxiety Center
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
How many hours a day do you spend worrying? Done feeling stuck and overwhelmed? You know you don't want to live like this anymore. We provide online and phone sessions to high achieving teens and adults achieve their goals and feel strong, stable, and happy. Bucks County Anxiety Center specializes in treating anxiety due to OCD, Anxiety Disorders (phobias, panic, health anxiety),
chronic illness
, ADHD, SPD, and difficult life events. We want to help you live a full life where you are in the driver's seat. It's time for you to be happy.

Dr. Francine Barbetta
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Please visit my website www.drbarbetta.com for additional information. I have a relaxing and comfortable Bucks County location in Langhorne. My empathy skills and commitment to client care create a safe environment for clients to be heard and to be understood in a confidential setting. I also offer tele-therapy which many clients love because they can speak from the comfort of their own homes.

Hope Lipschutz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LSW
Verified
Verified
I believe that a supportive and caring therapeutic relationship is at the core of helping you achieve a healthy and more satisfied life. With this in mind, I am dedicated to providing a comfortable and non-judgmental environment where you can feel safe to unburden yourself and start the healing process. I know that reaching out for help is often difficult, but it is also the first step in your personal journey toward understanding yourself and becoming a happier, more fulfilled person.

Eileen Marie Cleary
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I imagine you as someone who wants to take that first brave step, but who is feeling wary, "stuck", and perhaps discouraged, by past attempts at therapy in which you did not feel accepted, understood, or helped. I envision you as someone who wants a safe place to be yourself, while you work on issues that get in the way of being your best self. I believe that you want a therapist who can be a warm, compassionate harbinger of hope who will listen to your goals and steer you toward successful achievement of those goals

Emily Crawford
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified
Verified
I approach counseling as a relationship, building trust and partnership with each of my clients. I focus on an individualized treatment style which incorporates personal/family needs to integrate cognitive-behavioral, relational, and emotional approaches to therapy. I build on an individual's personal strengths, values, and skills to work together with clients on meeting their goals.

Liz Kelly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Do you find yourself struggling with anxiety, worrying about things you cannot control? Are you stressed with work and home life demands, wanting to cope and find balance? Is self-care not a part of your vocabulary and you seek to find ways to incorporate this into your life? Do you and your partner struggle with communication, feel stuck on the hamster wheel? You can improve the quality of your life, there are better ways to cope, and you can feel better. There is hope and there are solutions, and ways to change our perspective/thought processes. Let's work together to build an environment of safety and trust.

Christina Calkins
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
A patient presents with concerns regarding impulsive decision-making and wanting to change relationship patterns. She was recently diagnosed with postpartum after giving birth 30 days prior. She is currently in a relationship with the child's father and reports being unhappy with his parenting skills. She wants to go out on her own but is afraid he will separate her from the child. In therapy, she has clarified that she does not want to share with him at the child's young age.

Amy L Spector-Crane
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NBCC, CCJP, ICGC-1
Verified
Verified
My ideal client is a teen or adult (age 13 or above) with general mental health issues like anxiety/depression, self esteem issues, anger management issues, or grief issues, who wish to have assistance in improving their lives and overall functioning. I have certifications to treat drug and alcohol issues, gambling issues in addition to the other areas of mental health. I assist with difficult challenges in their lives, including anxiety from poor social relationships with family or friends, or anxiety issues managing the school expectations. I believe the relationship between client/therapist is vital. I accept most insurances.
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Elizabeth McElroy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Grief can be related to the death of a loved one; a
chronic illness
; or as a part of getting older.
Finding a therapist (for the first time ever or just the first time in awhile) can be an overwhelming process. I can make it easier for you. If you are grieving a loss, managing a
chronic illness
, or having trouble adjusting to changes in your life, I can help. You are the expert in your own life; I want to empower you to tell your story without fear of judgment. My role in our work together is to listen to your struggles, remind you of your strengths, and find a way to honor your losses.

Christine Marie Etzrodt
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, eating disorders, body image dissatisfaction,
chronic illness
and trauma.
Welcome to finding peace and happiness in your life again. Sometimes it can feel like peace and happiness are out of your grasp, but I am here to remind you that healing is possible for you. We all have times in our lives when we are struggling and need to know that help and support is there for us. Together you and I can find that path for you. I will help you to feel good about yourself and your life. Here you will find a place where you are always accepted.

Yaacov J Kravitz
Psychologist, EdD
Verified
Verified
I am a psychologist who is enthusiastic about helping people struggling with emotional stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, physical pain or
chronic illness
who have tried a variety of solutions that have not been helpful. If you feel that you are encountering barriers to living the life you want, then I will help you learn how to make changes and live a more vibrant, mindful and compassionate life. Encountering frustration, disappointment, sadness or fear is our common human experience. I will give you tools to help you calm your mind, confront your negative habits and live your life fully.

Douglas Puchko
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSCP
Verified
Verified
I believe in using a holistic and collaborative approach to create a welcoming environment for you to feel safe in sharing your thoughts and goals, which we can work toward together. I specialize in psychoeducation, person-centered therapy, humanistic psychology, positive psychology and cognitive behavioral therapy. Throughout my career I have specialized in working with individuals experiencing grief and loss, people coping with stress, anxiety, and trauma, as well as individuals with
chronic illness
, physical disabilities and intellectual disabilities. I am excited to work with you in helping you through life’s challenges.

Nicole Adelman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Whether you have a
chronic illness
or are struggling with grief and loss, anxiety, life changes and relationship issues, relief is possible.
You're stressed and tired. Work and family demands are overwhelming. You've experienced losses you're not sure if you've grieved. The busy pace of life itself may make that seem impossible. In your efforts to be strong, support others, and get everything done, your own needs may be on the back burner. Slowing down enough to recognize and process feelings may feel overwhelming. Many women struggle with the burdens of family and work expectations, not knowing where or how to set meaningful boundaries. Unsure how to prioritize themselves, it may seem easier to just keep pushing forward. You want more from your life.
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Danielle Stoner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified
Verified
Licensed in NY and PA! Have you been feeling anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed? Are you having issues in your relationship, and you're not sure how to fix them? I am here to help. I provide inclusive, identity-affirming care to adolescents, adults, and couples seeking help for a variety of issues, such as depression, anxiety, relationship stress, trauma, coping with
chronic illness
, and more. I am experienced working with the LGBTQ+ population, particularly transgender and gender non-conforming individuals, as well as those experiencing gender dysphoria.

Airmid Wellness and Counseling Center, LLC
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, ATR
Verified
Verified
My sessions are a Safe Place to talk to get unstuck so that you can move forward in your life.

Christine J. Markow
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, PhD, CBTcert, Covid19
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
With 23 years of clinical experience in pediatric and adult clinical medical psychology, I value addressing psychological wellness through a comprehensive systems approach. My therapeutic training is based in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).I believe each client plays an active role in their customized treatment to address their concerns, expand insight and achieve desired goals. I have specialized training in anxiety and depressive disorders, cyber bullying, chronic pain, stress, eating disorders, transitions associated with divorce, GI disorders & behavioral modification. For more information go to www.drchristinemarkow.com
Elva DeGeorge
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified
Verified
I believe in a strength-based approach that is relaxed and supportive to meet the needs of my clients. Having over 20 years of experience in multiple levels of care, I have learned that being flexible with my therapeutic approach leads to success. My style begins with motivational interviewing along with cognitive behavioral health and dialectical behavioral health to teach clients skills that will serve them and improve the quality of their lives.
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Amanda Adams
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
On the outside looking in it looks like you have it all together. But really you're in survival mode, wondering why it seems easier to everyone else. You feel alone, like you're losing your mind. You are constantly looking out for the needs of others, to the point where you neglect your own basic needs. You have no idea where your illness ends and where you start. Each day you push through, hoping for relief. Depression, anxiety, chronic health struggles, and patterns of generational trauma are really good at convincing us that we are alone. But that is a lie that only keeps us trapped and isolated; you are not alone.
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Philadelphia, PA 19152 & Online
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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.