Living with an autoimmune or rheumatologic condition can involve pain, fatigue, inflammation, physical limitations and symptoms that change without warning. Managing appointments, medications, treatments and medical uncertainty can become an ongoing part of life.
Conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and other autoimmune or rheumatologic illnesses can also affect your work, relationships, independence and sense of identity. When symptoms are not visible to others, you may feel misunderstood or pressured to explain why your abilities and needs can change from one day to the next.
Resilience Health Psychology provides specialized therapy for adults throughout Greater Philadelphia and South Jersey who are living with autoimmune and rheumatologic conditions. From our Maple Shade location, our psychologists help clients manage emotional distress, adjust to changing abilities and develop practical ways to live more fully alongside ongoing medical conditions.
Your condition and symptoms are real. Seeking psychological support does not mean they are “all in your head.” Therapy provides a place to address how illness, treatment and uncertainty affect your emotional health and daily life.
There is no single way to experience an autoimmune or rheumatologic illness. Symptoms, treatment responses and physical abilities may change over time, creating uncertainty that can be emotionally exhausting.
Adults living with these conditions may experience:
Care is individualized and can adapt to your changing symptoms, circumstances and priorities.
Our psychologists provide patient-centered care that considers your symptoms, medical experiences, responsibilities, relationships, values and goals.
We use evidence-based approaches that may include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Humanistic Therapies and Biofeedback. Depending on your needs, therapy may help you:
The goal is not to suggest that stress caused your autoimmune condition or that changing your thoughts will eliminate physical symptoms. Instead, therapy offers practical support for managing the emotional and behavioral challenges that can accompany ongoing illness.
Psychological care works alongside medical treatment, not in place of it. Our approach is designed to complement the care you receive from rheumatologists, physicians and other healthcare professionals.
Resilience Health Psychology is a specialized health psychology practice serving adults throughout Greater Philadelphia and South Jersey who are living with chronic illness, pain and significant changes in health.
Our psychologists understand the psychological weight of medical illness and the challenges that can accompany ongoing symptoms, treatments and uncertainty. Care is practical, evidence-based and tailored to the whole person. We help clients develop useful coping skills, adapt to changing circumstances and reconnect with the people and activities that give their lives meaning.
As an Equilibria practice, Resilience Health Psychology also provides physicians, hospitals and healthcare organizations with a trusted behavioral health referral resource for adults experiencing the emotional and behavioral effects of chronic medical conditions.
With an office in Maple Shade, specialized health psychology care is available close to home for individuals across South Jersey and the Greater Philadelphia area. We accept insurance and can help prospective clients understand their coverage before beginning care.
You do not have to manage the emotional weight of an autoimmune or rheumatologic condition alone. Contact Resilience Health Psychology to learn more about therapy, discuss insurance coverage and find specialized support that complements your medical care.
