Chronic Illness Therapists in Skaneateles, NY
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Heather Thompson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Skaneateles, NY 13152 (Online Only)
Have you been feeling overwhelmed with anxiety? Do you feel like you struggle to stay present in the moment because anxious thoughts sneak in, interrupting your train of thought? Has depression been making it hard for you to feel motivated or show up for your daily life in the way you want or need to? Do you feel like you have just been going through the motions and are ready to start to working towards feeling healthy and joyful again? Are you struggling with painful emotional effects of trauma? Do you feel like it is time to take the brave, gentle, but scary, step toward facing it and healing? That step is where healing starts!
Have you been feeling overwhelmed with anxiety? Do you feel like you struggle to stay present in the moment because anxious thoughts sneak in, interrupting your train of thought? Has depression been making it hard for you to feel motivated or show up for your daily life in the way you want or need to? Do you feel like you have just been going through the motions and are ready to start to working towards feeling healthy and joyful again? Are you struggling with painful emotional effects of trauma? Do you feel like it is time to take the brave, gentle, but scary, step toward facing it and healing? That step is where healing starts!
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Life often presents us with a myriad of challenges, and no one has to figure it all out alone. My role as a counselor is to help you find strategies to navigate the difficulties that prevent you from feeling and doing your best. I work primarily with adolescents, teens, and young adults experiencing a wide array of struggles. These include, but are not limited to, anxiety, OCD, depression, ADHD, family issues, health-related issues, and behavioral issues both at home and at school. Additionally, I work with adults with intergenerational trauma and family of origin concerns and how these affect their life as adults.
Life often presents us with a myriad of challenges, and no one has to figure it all out alone. My role as a counselor is to help you find strategies to navigate the difficulties that prevent you from feeling and doing your best. I work primarily with adolescents, teens, and young adults experiencing a wide array of struggles. These include, but are not limited to, anxiety, OCD, depression, ADHD, family issues, health-related issues, and behavioral issues both at home and at school. Additionally, I work with adults with intergenerational trauma and family of origin concerns and how these affect their life as adults.
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I am currently not accepting new patients until 2024. Experiencing a loss of sexual desire? Arguing about frequency of sex? Worried about performance issues? Healing from sexual trauma or infidelity? Want to better understand your sexuality? I specialize in working with individuals, couples and multi-partnered relationships as they explore concerns related to sex, intimacy and gender identity. Using a combination of proven methods in sex therapy and relationship/family therapies, I help people heal and experience a satisfying sex life so they can live a more connected and thriving life.
I am currently not accepting new patients until 2024. Experiencing a loss of sexual desire? Arguing about frequency of sex? Worried about performance issues? Healing from sexual trauma or infidelity? Want to better understand your sexuality? I specialize in working with individuals, couples and multi-partnered relationships as they explore concerns related to sex, intimacy and gender identity. Using a combination of proven methods in sex therapy and relationship/family therapies, I help people heal and experience a satisfying sex life so they can live a more connected and thriving life.
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Ellie Steckler
Mental Health Counselor, PhD '25, LMHC, MS
Verified Verified
Skaneateles, NY 13152 (Online Only)
Welcome! My mission is to provide a safe haven for individuals seeking solace, support, and a renewed sense of purpose. I understand that life's challenges can sometimes feel insurmountable, but I believe in the power of compassion, resilience, and renewal. Together we will uncover repressed emotions and hold space for the younger self. As a therapist trained at a doctoral level with a specialty in trauma, my education and diverse clinical experience shaped my understanding of the human psyche and the effects of trauma.
Welcome! My mission is to provide a safe haven for individuals seeking solace, support, and a renewed sense of purpose. I understand that life's challenges can sometimes feel insurmountable, but I believe in the power of compassion, resilience, and renewal. Together we will uncover repressed emotions and hold space for the younger self. As a therapist trained at a doctoral level with a specialty in trauma, my education and diverse clinical experience shaped my understanding of the human psyche and the effects of trauma.
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Jill Boyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Skaneateles, NY 13152 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
No longer accepting new clients. Does anxiety have you overwhelmed & unable to perform tasks that once seemed simple & routine? Are you finding it difficult to stay in the present moment because of chronic worry, feelings of panic, or "what if" thinking? You are not alone! Since the 2020 pandemic, anxiety has increased by 25%. Multiple factors such as health fears, isolation, changes in work, high school, and college environments; daily access to news & social media, and financial stress have all have played a role with increasing anxiety. Fortunately, therapy can help!
No longer accepting new clients. Does anxiety have you overwhelmed & unable to perform tasks that once seemed simple & routine? Are you finding it difficult to stay in the present moment because of chronic worry, feelings of panic, or "what if" thinking? You are not alone! Since the 2020 pandemic, anxiety has increased by 25%. Multiple factors such as health fears, isolation, changes in work, high school, and college environments; daily access to news & social media, and financial stress have all have played a role with increasing anxiety. Fortunately, therapy can help!
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Cheri Wakeham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Auburn, NY 13021
Waitlist for new clients
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.
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.
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Survive Strong - Compassionate Cancer Coaching
MA, BCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Auburn, NY 13021 (Online Only)
I work with cancer survivors and their loved ones affected by cancer. I help people who are feeling afraid, hopeless, overwhelmed, or powerless in their battle with cancer, but are also sick and tired of being sick and tired, and want to regain the energy, desire, and stamina to stand back up and forge ahead. I work with survivor's who are ready to turn their panic into their own personal power to foster new meaning and purpose in life, and to live strong with peace, hope and love.
I work with cancer survivors and their loved ones affected by cancer. I help people who are feeling afraid, hopeless, overwhelmed, or powerless in their battle with cancer, but are also sick and tired of being sick and tired, and want to regain the energy, desire, and stamina to stand back up and forge ahead. I work with survivor's who are ready to turn their panic into their own personal power to foster new meaning and purpose in life, and to live strong with peace, hope and love.
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I am set up for telepsych meetings. I am an experienced therapist who works with adults. I have a specialty in family and interpersonal relation problems. Persistent negative experiences can cascade anyone into emotional difficulty that feels overwhelming. My style listens to your personal experiences, helps you find ways create new experiences and communicate effectively where needed. Feeling supported, heard and validated are profoundly empowering and if not present in your current relationships is extremely emotionally painful and destructive. Goals:Courage to define your own integrity, recreate yourself and overcome.
I am set up for telepsych meetings. I am an experienced therapist who works with adults. I have a specialty in family and interpersonal relation problems. Persistent negative experiences can cascade anyone into emotional difficulty that feels overwhelming. My style listens to your personal experiences, helps you find ways create new experiences and communicate effectively where needed. Feeling supported, heard and validated are profoundly empowering and if not present in your current relationships is extremely emotionally painful and destructive. Goals:Courage to define your own integrity, recreate yourself and overcome.
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Hello, my name is Fran Mackin. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 4 years of clinical experience practicing psychotherapy with warmth and curiosity to help individuals and minors. My specialty areas include anxiety, depression, trauma, and body acceptance/neutrality issues. I am also a culturally competent therapist and have specific experience working with LGBTQIA+ individuals and cancer survivors. I use a mix of Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), and Trauma Focused therapies. I believe that humor is a valuable part of the therapeutic process
Hello, my name is Fran Mackin. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 4 years of clinical experience practicing psychotherapy with warmth and curiosity to help individuals and minors. My specialty areas include anxiety, depression, trauma, and body acceptance/neutrality issues. I am also a culturally competent therapist and have specific experience working with LGBTQIA+ individuals and cancer survivors. I use a mix of Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), and Trauma Focused therapies. I believe that humor is a valuable part of the therapeutic process
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Owning your story takes bravery and is an integral part of the journey toward transformative change. If you are reading this you are already taking the first courageous step in committing to your personal growth and healing. I believe that therapy should provide a safe space for you to process and make meaning of your life, past and present, in order to help you envision and move toward a life worth living. I am here to form a strong relationship with individuals, to be genuine and compassionate, and to collaborate with you to shape your life in a way that is authentic to you and promotes well-being.
Owning your story takes bravery and is an integral part of the journey toward transformative change. If you are reading this you are already taking the first courageous step in committing to your personal growth and healing. I believe that therapy should provide a safe space for you to process and make meaning of your life, past and present, in order to help you envision and move toward a life worth living. I am here to form a strong relationship with individuals, to be genuine and compassionate, and to collaborate with you to shape your life in a way that is authentic to you and promotes well-being.
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Sally Rousseau
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Marcellus, NY 13108 (Online Only)
Hi there, I'm Sally! My name is Sally Rousseau and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Upstate New York working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with individuals, couples and families and specialize in life cycle stage transitions using family systems, attachment, mindfulness and cognitive theory-based approaches to help my clients to start feeling better. I create a therapeutic environment that allows clients to feel safe and heard; I also use humor and irreverence appropriately and respectfully.
Hi there, I'm Sally! My name is Sally Rousseau and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Upstate New York working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with individuals, couples and families and specialize in life cycle stage transitions using family systems, attachment, mindfulness and cognitive theory-based approaches to help my clients to start feeling better. I create a therapeutic environment that allows clients to feel safe and heard; I also use humor and irreverence appropriately and respectfully.
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Are you aiming to improve your relationships with the goal of creating a greater sense of community support? Are you self-motivated and interested in processing your life experiences to find patterns and make meaning of your emotional experiences? A typical client will be aligned with the belief in the importance of community and community care. I work with clients who are ready to do "the work." The expectation is that clients show up regularly and on time for sessions.
Are you aiming to improve your relationships with the goal of creating a greater sense of community support? Are you self-motivated and interested in processing your life experiences to find patterns and make meaning of your emotional experiences? A typical client will be aligned with the belief in the importance of community and community care. I work with clients who are ready to do "the work." The expectation is that clients show up regularly and on time for sessions.
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I’ve been a Licensed Mental Health Counselor for 20 years, working the last 10+ years in private practice in Ithaca, NY. While I have an office on N. Tioga Street in downtown Ithaca, the majority of my meetings happen online. I take a collaborative approach to this work and draw on my experience and education to provide an individualized approach to therapy. I work with people who are managing acute or chronic physical illness, pain and the often complicated diagnostic process.
I’ve been a Licensed Mental Health Counselor for 20 years, working the last 10+ years in private practice in Ithaca, NY. While I have an office on N. Tioga Street in downtown Ithaca, the majority of my meetings happen online. I take a collaborative approach to this work and draw on my experience and education to provide an individualized approach to therapy. I work with people who are managing acute or chronic physical illness, pain and the often complicated diagnostic process.
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Christopher J Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MS, CASAC-M
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Auburn, NY 13024
Are you struggling with a mental health issue? Do you lack motivation, focus, and direction? Are you overwhelmed with life stressors and emotions? Are you living in the past, stuck, and unable to move forward? Do you use alcohol, drugs, gambling, sex or gaming to “cope” with life stressors? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you would benefit from counseling with an objective, nonjudgmental, and supportive therapist. Let me be that therapist for you. Life can be hard, stressful, and challenging but you do not have to navigate this trip alone.
Are you struggling with a mental health issue? Do you lack motivation, focus, and direction? Are you overwhelmed with life stressors and emotions? Are you living in the past, stuck, and unable to move forward? Do you use alcohol, drugs, gambling, sex or gaming to “cope” with life stressors? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you would benefit from counseling with an objective, nonjudgmental, and supportive therapist. Let me be that therapist for you. Life can be hard, stressful, and challenging but you do not have to navigate this trip alone.
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Do you have relationships but still feel alone or unknown? Are your days busy but leave you depressed or unsatisfied? Do you wonder where you fit in and does your world feel small? A good life is one where you feel your life has purpose and meaning. It is one where you are connected to your authentic self, to other people, and to a sense of greater good. Therapy can be a key to finding these things. My work as a therapist is to provide safety, presence, knowledge, skills, and wisdom to help you find your path to your best life. I always strive to bring candor, kindness, practicality and depth to our sessions.
Do you have relationships but still feel alone or unknown? Are your days busy but leave you depressed or unsatisfied? Do you wonder where you fit in and does your world feel small? A good life is one where you feel your life has purpose and meaning. It is one where you are connected to your authentic self, to other people, and to a sense of greater good. Therapy can be a key to finding these things. My work as a therapist is to provide safety, presence, knowledge, skills, and wisdom to help you find your path to your best life. I always strive to bring candor, kindness, practicality and depth to our sessions.
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I am licensed in New York with 3 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, LGBT-related issues, trauma and abuse, & coping with grief and loss. I believe that you are in control of your story and that you have many strengths that will help you in overcoming your challenges. We can work together through cognitive behavioral therapy with an eclectic approach. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
I am licensed in New York with 3 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, LGBT-related issues, trauma and abuse, & coping with grief and loss. I believe that you are in control of your story and that you have many strengths that will help you in overcoming your challenges. We can work together through cognitive behavioral therapy with an eclectic approach. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Online Therapists
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Linda K Troia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Camillus, NY 13031 (Online Only)
I have supported countless individuals to make positive changes in their lives, and I can help you too! You can heal from your past, feel love despite loss, and can live a meaningful life despite chronic illness or cancer treatment.
I am licensed in both New York and Massachusetts as both a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Physician Assistant in psychiatry. I offer individual therapy to adults. I specialize in treating anxiety and depression related to; chronic health issues, cancer treatment, past traumatization, loss or complicated bereavement, caregiver stress and existential crises. I have also worked in the fields of Palliative Care, Oncology, Community Healthcare, and Domestic Violence. My medical training informs my practice, and I have insight to the medications and medical treatments that you may be experiencing.
I have supported countless individuals to make positive changes in their lives, and I can help you too! You can heal from your past, feel love despite loss, and can live a meaningful life despite chronic illness or cancer treatment.
I am licensed in both New York and Massachusetts as both a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Physician Assistant in psychiatry. I offer individual therapy to adults. I specialize in treating anxiety and depression related to; chronic health issues, cancer treatment, past traumatization, loss or complicated bereavement, caregiver stress and existential crises. I have also worked in the fields of Palliative Care, Oncology, Community Healthcare, and Domestic Violence. My medical training informs my practice, and I have insight to the medications and medical treatments that you may be experiencing.
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I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with adolescents, adults and families. I have extensive experience working with a variety of psychological issues, including, depression, anxiety, adjustment/relationship issues, loss/grief, medical/chronic illness, trauma-related distress, low self esteem, anger management and disordered eating. I believe that an integrative approach is crucial when working with my clients and primarily utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing along with being certified as a Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider.
I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with adolescents, adults and families. I have extensive experience working with a variety of psychological issues, including, depression, anxiety, adjustment/relationship issues, loss/grief, medical/chronic illness, trauma-related distress, low self esteem, anger management and disordered eating. I believe that an integrative approach is crucial when working with my clients and primarily utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing along with being certified as a Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider.
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Whitney Read
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Pittsford, NY 14534
Are you feeling anxious, depressed or overwhelmed with an unwanted change, unmet expectations, or a significant health diagnosis such as cancer or a chronic illness? These experiences impact how we cope and live our lives. Healing is not always linear, but it is possible; finding a therapist that you connect well with and where you feel comfortable is a vital part of that healing. People can sometimes struggle to find a space that is just theirs to be able to process the good, the bad and the in between... but our sessions together can be just that. Your space and time to have a moment to focus on your needs.
Are you feeling anxious, depressed or overwhelmed with an unwanted change, unmet expectations, or a significant health diagnosis such as cancer or a chronic illness? These experiences impact how we cope and live our lives. Healing is not always linear, but it is possible; finding a therapist that you connect well with and where you feel comfortable is a vital part of that healing. People can sometimes struggle to find a space that is just theirs to be able to process the good, the bad and the in between... but our sessions together can be just that. Your space and time to have a moment to focus on your needs.
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I have worked many years in hospice and palliative care, and often work with clients through the impact of illness, new diagnosis, chronic illness, death & grief.
Clients often tell me I am an engaged, interactive counselor. I am a deep listener, allowing you to hear and reflect on yourself, while also actively offering guidance, practical techniques, insight and coaching. With over 15 years of clinical experience, I offer expertise in steering a course through times of change and finding what is most essential.
I have worked many years in hospice and palliative care, and often work with clients through the impact of illness, new diagnosis, chronic illness, death & grief.
Clients often tell me I am an engaged, interactive counselor. I am a deep listener, allowing you to hear and reflect on yourself, while also actively offering guidance, practical techniques, insight and coaching. With over 15 years of clinical experience, I offer expertise in steering a course through times of change and finding what is most essential.
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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.