Therapy for Chronic Illness in Youngstown Ohio
Chronic Illness Changes Everything, But You Don’t Have to Lose Yourself Along the Way
Living Life With Chronic Illness
If you live with chronic health issues, you already know the stress of trying to manage your health while managing all the other parts of your life.
You feel guilty when you need to rest.
You feel like you are letting others down when you break commitments.
You try so hard to meet the needs of others at work, at home, and in your relationships, that you are often depleted before you have even considered your own needs.
This leads to losing touch with the things you love, like hobbies, leisure activities, relationships, and genuine self-care.
And if our health challenges are “invisible” to others? That can make us feel further isolated, wondering if others believe us about our needs, or feeling like no one understands what life is like for us.
Sometimes it feels less complicated to just push through the pain and ignore our needs. Something has to change.
Meet Stephanie, Your Chronic Illness Therapist in Youngstown Ohio
Dr. Stephanie Moore, PhD, LPCC-S, is an Ohio licensed professional clinical counselor who understands that living with chronic illness involves far more than managing physical symptoms. She supports adults navigating chronic pain, invisible illness, fatigue, burnout, and the life changes that come with them, helping clients develop self-compassion, protect their energy, and create a meaningful life that works with their body rather than against it.
You Didn’t Choose This Body, But You Can Still Build a Life You Love.
When Your Body Changes the Rules, Therapy Can Help You Find Your Way.
By learning to track your energetic, emotional, and physical capacity, you can set realistic targets for yourself at work, home, and in your own mindset.
By exploring what is truly most important to you, you can begin to prioritize your energy for the things that matter most.
By developing self-compassion, you can learn how to nurture yourself through pain and struggle.
By meeting yourself right where you are today and everyday, you can develop a strong foundation of self-care to help you navigate all the physical, mental, and emotional challenges of living with chronic conditions.
What People Are Saying
“Stephanie has a real gift for helping people living with chronic illness feel understood without being defined by what they're going through. She meets clients where they are and helps them build a life that still feels meaningful and their own.“
— Psychology Today“Stephanie brings strong clinical skills and wealth of experience to clients navigating chronic pain and illness. I appreciate her thoughtful, compassionate, and individualized approach to helping clients feel heard, supported, and empowered.“
— Psychology Today“I highly recommend Dr. Moore for anyone seeking compassionate mental health support dealing with chronic illness or chronic pain. Her approach offers a supportive space to process these changes, reconnect with yourself, and develop meaningful ways to cope.“
— Psychology Today