Mind-Body Therapy & Symptom-Management Strategies for Medical Issues
Clinical Psychologist
New York, NY
Specializing in working with medical issues
Mind-Body Therapy in New York City
You’re used to playing by the rules and achieving what you set your mind to and work toward, but then life threw you a really big curveball. You got sick. And now you’re not sure what to do anymore.
You’re Going Through Something Big
Life feels upside down, you don’t feel okay, and it’s hard to know what to do next. Or it’s clear what to do next—your doctor has a plan—but then what?
It’s so uncomfortable to feel uncertain about something as fundamental as your health or your very survival that it affects everything. You put on a brave face, but it’s scary to see the people around you scared for you. They’re tiptoeing around the issue or giving their unsolicited advice that, while well-meaning, painfully misses the mark. And how do you handle it at work? Do you tell people or keep things quiet? Can you keep working through all these medical appointments and treatment side effects? Or maybe the question is: how do you keep working, as now you really need to keep your health insurance?
You’ve never faced something so big or upending before and you’re not really certain how you’ll get through. You feel afraid and overwhelmed and alone. No one else seems to understand what you’re going through, not even your old therapist who was great with other concerns but might not be familiar with your health issues. You’re not certain what you need, but you know you need help from someone who gets it and can help guide you through.
How I Can Help
Lisa Rosenzweig, PhD — clinical psychologist specializing in working with medical issues in New York City
I’m Lisa, a psychologist who helps people affected by medical concerns like cancer, chronic illness, chronic pain, and reproductive health problems to find a way forward when everything feels backwards or upside down. I can support you to find your way to feeling better and clearer about what you need and how to get it. I don’t have all the answers, but my expertise is in helping you find them. I help you feel more grounded and centered and prepared to take on this challenge you never asked for and wouldn’t wish on anyone.
The help I provide includes:
Working on practical strategies for preparing for medical appointments or procedures, and communicating with medical professionals
Learning mind-body tools for managing symptoms or side effects from treatment
Guided imagery
Meditation
Mindfulness
Self-hypnosis
Breathing techniques
Relaxation exercises
Talking through difficult feelings, fears, or experiences, as so often our physical health affects our mental health and our mental health affects how we feel physically
Considering new ways of thinking about something that has felt impossible
Coordinating with your medical team when it’s helpful
And so much more!
I don’t have a “one-size-fits-all” approach. I have training and experience that helps me tailor my approach to what you need. Together, we work toward your goals. With the support of a therapist who “gets” medical issues, you don’t have to do this alone.
You Know What You Need
You know that your health and well-being are important, and consulting with a psychologist knowledgeable about your concerns can help you move toward health and healing. That’s why you’re here.