Chronic Illness Therapists in Narberth, PA
Mindfully Rooted Art Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, ATR-BC, LPC
Verified Verified
Narberth, PA 19072 (Online Only)
We are here for connection. It is as simple and as complicated as that. Are you needing to find your inner voice and create healthy boundaries for your life and relationships? Do you value mindfulness, art, and creativity? Are you struggling in your relationships, a life transition, or wrestle with chronic illness? Perhaps you have been searching for someone to LISTEN and discover the root cause of symptoms or behaviors.
We are here for connection. It is as simple and as complicated as that. Are you needing to find your inner voice and create healthy boundaries for your life and relationships? Do you value mindfulness, art, and creativity? Are you struggling in your relationships, a life transition, or wrestle with chronic illness? Perhaps you have been searching for someone to LISTEN and discover the root cause of symptoms or behaviors.
I am a licensed psychologist who enjoys working with all different kinds of people. I like to work on what gets in the way of optimum mental health. Much of my practice in the past almost thirty years has focused on relationships of all kinds, depression, self-esteem, conflict resolution, better communication, adult children of alcoholics, parenting, anxiety, chronic illness, addictions, and sexual abuse. I believe our work doesn't just happen in our therapy hour, but between sessions as well. I am committed to psychotherapy and helping people to change in a supportive atmosphere.
I am a licensed psychologist who enjoys working with all different kinds of people. I like to work on what gets in the way of optimum mental health. Much of my practice in the past almost thirty years has focused on relationships of all kinds, depression, self-esteem, conflict resolution, better communication, adult children of alcoholics, parenting, anxiety, chronic illness, addictions, and sexual abuse. I believe our work doesn't just happen in our therapy hour, but between sessions as well. I am committed to psychotherapy and helping people to change in a supportive atmosphere.
In utilizing an eclectic therapeutic approach, I primarily draw upon strategies from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems Theory, and Strength-Based perspectives. I work with adolescents (age 14+) young adults, and adults who may be experiencing a variety of symptoms including anxiety, depression, concerns around self-esteem, and those going through a significant life transition. I also have extensive experience in the areas of chronic illness, developmental disability including Autism spectrum disorder, and learning disorders including ADHD.
In utilizing an eclectic therapeutic approach, I primarily draw upon strategies from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems Theory, and Strength-Based perspectives. I work with adolescents (age 14+) young adults, and adults who may be experiencing a variety of symptoms including anxiety, depression, concerns around self-esteem, and those going through a significant life transition. I also have extensive experience in the areas of chronic illness, developmental disability including Autism spectrum disorder, and learning disorders including ADHD.
Center for Conscious Aging and Wellness LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW, CMC
Verified Verified
Narberth, PA 19072
My specialty practice offers trauma informed short and long term therapy to adults 50+ and their families navigating the stages of mid and late life aging. These issues often include emotional health concerns (depression, trauma, grief/loss, caregiver stress, chronic illness/pain), coping with physical/emotional/mental/spiritual health challenges and managing various life transitions. Clients benefit from my support, education and skill building while meeting these challenges, and you can expect respectful companionship during your individual process to explore your highest possible quality of life and develop unclaimed potential.
My specialty practice offers trauma informed short and long term therapy to adults 50+ and their families navigating the stages of mid and late life aging. These issues often include emotional health concerns (depression, trauma, grief/loss, caregiver stress, chronic illness/pain), coping with physical/emotional/mental/spiritual health challenges and managing various life transitions. Clients benefit from my support, education and skill building while meeting these challenges, and you can expect respectful companionship during your individual process to explore your highest possible quality of life and develop unclaimed potential.
My other areas of treatment specialization include adolescent and young adult psychology, coping with chronic illness and navigating divorce.
With 24 years of experience as a practicing clinical psychologist, I use a combination of psychodynamic, relational and cognitive behavioral strategies to increase self-awareness and insight, and to develop and strengthen coping strategies and problem solving skills among my adolescent and adult clients. Utilizing a methodologically integrated approach, my aim is to help clients identify, understand and overcome obstacles to well-being and success in the domains of relationships, family, work and school.
My other areas of treatment specialization include adolescent and young adult psychology, coping with chronic illness and navigating divorce.
With 24 years of experience as a practicing clinical psychologist, I use a combination of psychodynamic, relational and cognitive behavioral strategies to increase self-awareness and insight, and to develop and strengthen coping strategies and problem solving skills among my adolescent and adult clients. Utilizing a methodologically integrated approach, my aim is to help clients identify, understand and overcome obstacles to well-being and success in the domains of relationships, family, work and school.
I want to serve clients who, in particular, have issues adjusting to changes in their physical abilities, whether due to changes in brain functioning or to other other physical illnesses. For many of these clients, these physical issues are accompanied by problems with adjustment, thoughts, feelings, or behaviors. I want to work with clients who seek to improve their lives, despite serious emotional, brain-related, or other serious physical issues. They aspire to having more satisfying relationships, better mood, and a sense of self-determination.
I want to serve clients who, in particular, have issues adjusting to changes in their physical abilities, whether due to changes in brain functioning or to other other physical illnesses. For many of these clients, these physical issues are accompanied by problems with adjustment, thoughts, feelings, or behaviors. I want to work with clients who seek to improve their lives, despite serious emotional, brain-related, or other serious physical issues. They aspire to having more satisfying relationships, better mood, and a sense of self-determination.
Main Line and Princeton DBT Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Narberth, PA 19072
Are you struggling with emotional challenges or symptoms of anxiety or depression? Maybe you are experiencing family conflict or perhaps you are dealing with grief or loss. I have specialized training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) - an approach that offers concrete tools you can use to cultivate greater happiness and resolve conflict in more effective ways. I work with individuals and also with families to help them create new and positive ways of relating to each other and solving problems together.
Are you struggling with emotional challenges or symptoms of anxiety or depression? Maybe you are experiencing family conflict or perhaps you are dealing with grief or loss. I have specialized training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) - an approach that offers concrete tools you can use to cultivate greater happiness and resolve conflict in more effective ways. I work with individuals and also with families to help them create new and positive ways of relating to each other and solving problems together.
I am a psychotherapist specializing in the treatment of complex trauma and PTSD. I believe in creating a relatable and safe space to work through the toughest parts of our past. While some trauma is overt, such as PTSD, other traumas can be hidden behind depression or anxiety. Emotional traumas can even arise from being raised by parents or guardians with personality disorders. I have over 10 years of experience using EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and somatic interventions to address various forms of trauma.
I am a psychotherapist specializing in the treatment of complex trauma and PTSD. I believe in creating a relatable and safe space to work through the toughest parts of our past. While some trauma is overt, such as PTSD, other traumas can be hidden behind depression or anxiety. Emotional traumas can even arise from being raised by parents or guardians with personality disorders. I have over 10 years of experience using EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and somatic interventions to address various forms of trauma.
Gina M Carfagno
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Narberth, PA 19072 (Online Only)
Welcome to my passion: a safe, collaborative, empowering space where you're supported to be unapologetically yourself. My ideal client longs to become more aware of themselves, curious about what feelings/lack there of experienced, open to working through active/past MH struggles, such as self-confidence, depression, anxiety, relational conflict, trauma, stress, and more. My passion and hope for all my clients are captured well in this quote: "Whenever you find yourself doubting how far you can go, just remember how far you have come...everything you have faced, all the battles you have won, and all the fears you've overcome..."
Welcome to my passion: a safe, collaborative, empowering space where you're supported to be unapologetically yourself. My ideal client longs to become more aware of themselves, curious about what feelings/lack there of experienced, open to working through active/past MH struggles, such as self-confidence, depression, anxiety, relational conflict, trauma, stress, and more. My passion and hope for all my clients are captured well in this quote: "Whenever you find yourself doubting how far you can go, just remember how far you have come...everything you have faced, all the battles you have won, and all the fears you've overcome..."
Dr. Julie Benzaquen is a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise working with children, adolescents, and families. She works diligently with her clients to establish a strong therapeutic alliance with all members of the family, collaborating with them to develop new coping strategies and create positive changes in mood and behavior.
Dr. Julie Benzaquen is a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise working with children, adolescents, and families. She works diligently with her clients to establish a strong therapeutic alliance with all members of the family, collaborating with them to develop new coping strategies and create positive changes in mood and behavior.
Life can be stressful. Learning to stop questioning, judging and criticizing yourself, and finding the confidence to move forward can be difficult. I can help you work through the anxiety and depression that challenges you relentlessly. You'll learn to stop reacting to insignificant triggers and balance your emotions, leading to healthier relationships with family and friends. I will create a safe space where we can work together on the struggles you face. My passion is to help people transform themselves and heal from the past.
Life can be stressful. Learning to stop questioning, judging and criticizing yourself, and finding the confidence to move forward can be difficult. I can help you work through the anxiety and depression that challenges you relentlessly. You'll learn to stop reacting to insignificant triggers and balance your emotions, leading to healthier relationships with family and friends. I will create a safe space where we can work together on the struggles you face. My passion is to help people transform themselves and heal from the past.
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As a licensed psychologist, my goal is to help empower you to transform your life in the ways you desire. Therapy works by helping you develop new understandings about yourself, and new strategies for handling your emotions, thoughts, and behavior. The fact that you are considering therapy means that you have already taken the first, and perhaps most important step. Ultimately, therapy can enhance your self esteem, connectedness to others, effectiveness in your life, and happiness.
As a licensed psychologist, my goal is to help empower you to transform your life in the ways you desire. Therapy works by helping you develop new understandings about yourself, and new strategies for handling your emotions, thoughts, and behavior. The fact that you are considering therapy means that you have already taken the first, and perhaps most important step. Ultimately, therapy can enhance your self esteem, connectedness to others, effectiveness in your life, and happiness.
Heather Novack Robinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Narberth, PA 19072
I approach treatment as a collaboration between two partners, working together to deepen our understanding of your concerns, and construct alternative ways of thinking, being, relating and feeling. As a relational psychodynamic therapist, I consider our relationship an essential mechanism of change.
I approach treatment as a collaboration between two partners, working together to deepen our understanding of your concerns, and construct alternative ways of thinking, being, relating and feeling. As a relational psychodynamic therapist, I consider our relationship an essential mechanism of change.
I specialize in treating anxiety disorders and depression for all age groups including children and adults.
I specialize in treating anxiety disorders and depression for all age groups including children and adults.
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Heather Joy Simpson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Merion Station, PA 19066 (Online Only)
I have particular experience with folks coping with chronic illness, grief, and those recovering from relational injuries.
I believe we all have the inner resources to heal. Therapy can be a creative space to discover different ways to heal, to recover yourself and find your own voice.
I have particular experience with folks coping with chronic illness, grief, and those recovering from relational injuries.
I believe we all have the inner resources to heal. Therapy can be a creative space to discover different ways to heal, to recover yourself and find your own voice.
Helping them through incredibly stressful times and struggles, such as grief and loss, anxiety, depression, chronic illness, life limiting illness, life transitions, and relationship issues.
It is my belief that if you are seeking help in any area of your life, you are showing strength and courage. At some point in all of our lives we will need help. It is a part of being human, that we often try to avoid at great cost to our own well-being. My approach to therapy is strengths based. Each of us is unique in our own way, therefore treatment will look a little different for every individual or couple. I am a supportive, honest, and caring therapist who will strive to help you to see your own strengths and work with you to find the best tools to manage the many stressors and challenges you may be experiencing.
Helping them through incredibly stressful times and struggles, such as grief and loss, anxiety, depression, chronic illness, life limiting illness, life transitions, and relationship issues.
It is my belief that if you are seeking help in any area of your life, you are showing strength and courage. At some point in all of our lives we will need help. It is a part of being human, that we often try to avoid at great cost to our own well-being. My approach to therapy is strengths based. Each of us is unique in our own way, therefore treatment will look a little different for every individual or couple. I am a supportive, honest, and caring therapist who will strive to help you to see your own strengths and work with you to find the best tools to manage the many stressors and challenges you may be experiencing.
Mental health, addiction, and chronic illness all have something in common. They can be debilitating and create cyclical habits that are difficult to break. I work with motivated individuals who are willing to make a change in their lives for the better, examine their past and present experiences and feelings, and work to find healthier ways to cope.
Mental health, addiction, and chronic illness all have something in common. They can be debilitating and create cyclical habits that are difficult to break. I work with motivated individuals who are willing to make a change in their lives for the better, examine their past and present experiences and feelings, and work to find healthier ways to cope.
I am experienced in working with clients with unique circumstances and needs, including those regarding sexuality, religion, gender identity, and chronic illness.
Everyone has a story and it is my privilege to be invited into yours. My unique blend of warmth and tenacity set me apart as a therapist and allow me to work with clients towards meaningful change. I value the relationships I form with clients and my goal is to make everyone I work with feel safe, respected and accepted for who they are. My practice is shaped by a combination of formal education and hands-on experience, including training in psychoanalysis, couples counseling, ExRP, play therapy and family therapy.
I am experienced in working with clients with unique circumstances and needs, including those regarding sexuality, religion, gender identity, and chronic illness.
Everyone has a story and it is my privilege to be invited into yours. My unique blend of warmth and tenacity set me apart as a therapist and allow me to work with clients towards meaningful change. I value the relationships I form with clients and my goal is to make everyone I work with feel safe, respected and accepted for who they are. My practice is shaped by a combination of formal education and hands-on experience, including training in psychoanalysis, couples counseling, ExRP, play therapy and family therapy.
Max Shmidheiser
Psychologist, PsyD, ABPP, MBE, CBIST
Verified Verified
Wynnewood, PA 19096 (Online Only)
If you are struggling with a protracted rehabilitation, whether from orthopedic issues, brain injury, stroke, movement problems, etc., or the effects of a chronic illness, we can assist you in processing the changes you have experienced, and facilitating your path to your goals of emotional well-being. If you are dealing with stress, burnout, anxiety, depression, etc.; cognitive issues, ADHD, insomnia, or learning problems; or sport, work or school performance struggles, we can empower you with effective evidence-based strategies and authentic heart-felt emotional support.
If you are struggling with a protracted rehabilitation, whether from orthopedic issues, brain injury, stroke, movement problems, etc., or the effects of a chronic illness, we can assist you in processing the changes you have experienced, and facilitating your path to your goals of emotional well-being. If you are dealing with stress, burnout, anxiety, depression, etc.; cognitive issues, ADHD, insomnia, or learning problems; or sport, work or school performance struggles, we can empower you with effective evidence-based strategies and authentic heart-felt emotional support.
Stacy Bernstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gladwyne, PA 19035 (Online Only)
I am dedicated to working with individual adults of all ages who are struggling with depression, stress, anxiety, and grief, among many other life challenges. By exploring and processing thoughts, feelings and behaviors together, we can work to promote change and enhance your quality of life. I have a special interest in working with adults navigating major life stage transitions, such as with chronic illness and changes that come with aging. I address these concerns, which can include anxiety, grief, dementia, end-of-life issues, and caregiving, in ways that embody compassion, dignity, and respect.
I am dedicated to working with individual adults of all ages who are struggling with depression, stress, anxiety, and grief, among many other life challenges. By exploring and processing thoughts, feelings and behaviors together, we can work to promote change and enhance your quality of life. I have a special interest in working with adults navigating major life stage transitions, such as with chronic illness and changes that come with aging. I address these concerns, which can include anxiety, grief, dementia, end-of-life issues, and caregiving, in ways that embody compassion, dignity, and respect.
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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.