Therapy provides a safe and non-judgmental space for individuals to express and process the emotional impact of living with a chronic illness.
Dr. Christine Sparacino
Psychoanalytic Psychologist
I work with adults of all ages in individual therapy.
Let’s schedule a free 15 minute consultation to chat about working together. This will give us an opportunity to talk about your goals for therapy and determine if we should schedule our first appointment.
Maybe you’re experiencing a change in your health. Maybe you’ve been diagnosed with a chronic disease such as high blood pressure or asthma. Maybe you feel confused about how to manage your health while living your life.
Therapy can provide empathy, validation, and understanding, while helping you navigate the complex emotions, such as grief, anger, frustration, anxiety, or depression, that can arise from managing a chronic condition.
I work collaboratively with individuals to develop effective coping strategies to manage the physical, emotional, and practical challenges associated with chronic illness. This may include stress management techniques, problem-solving skills, relaxation exercises, and building resilience to navigate daily life with the condition.
Therapy provides a space to explore and process emotions. This safety to process emotions facilitates an emotional awareness while developing regulation and resilience. Therapy can address challenges such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, or grief, promoting emotional well-being and fostering a more positive and balanced emotional state.
Through our work together, I help clients engage in self-reflection and self-exploration, helping you gain insight into your thoughts, beliefs, values, and behaviors. Through this process, you may develop a deeper understanding of yourself, your strengths, and areas for growth. This increased self-awareness may enable you to make informed choices and align your actions with your values, leading to a greater sense of authenticity and fulfillment.
Therapy can play a crucial role in helping individuals cope with the challenges and emotional impact of chronic illness. Dealing with a chronic condition can lead to a range of emotions and stressors, and therapy offers a supportive and therapeutic space to address these issues.
Chronic illness often brings about a mix of emotions, including grief, anxiety, depression, anger, and frustration. Therapy provides a safe space to express and process these feelings with a trained professional. Ultimately, therapy helps individuals facing chronic illness navigate the emotional and practical aspects of their condition, promoting emotional well-being, improving coping skills, and fostering a better overall quality of life.
Take action today and start taking steps towards a better future.
