A Specialized Approach to Life with Diabetes

Thriving with diabetes is a complex, full-time endeavor that demands both physical precision and emotional resilience. The physiological reality of fluctuating blood glucose often triggers emotional instability and mood swings, placing a unique strain on personal relationships. For both children and adults, the weight of social labeling and internal guilt often leads to a profound sense of isolation.

As a psychotherapist practicing in New York for many years — and a person who has successfully managed my own Type 1 Diabetes for 48 years — I offer a perspective that few clinicians can. I provide a bridge between medical necessity and psychological well-being for preteens, adolescents, adults, and the families who support them.

Restoring Balance to the Individual and Family

In our work together, we move beyond the clinical data to explore how diabetes shapes your interpersonal world. I guide clients toward making well-informed, empowered life choices that align with their health needs. For parents, I provide a roadmap to manage the systemic impact of diabetes on the household, ensuring that the needs of the marriage, the siblings, and the self are not lost in the demands of the diagnosis.

Resolving the "Invisible" Burden

Therapy is a space to resolve the deep-seated emotional issues that are often overlooked in a standard medical check-up. Unattended feelings of isolation, guilt, anger, and grief are more than just uncomfortable— they are detrimental to healthy self-care and increase the risk of burnout.

By integrating Cognitive-Behavioral (CBT), Psychoanalytic, and Client-Centered therapies with specialized diabetes education, my goal is to preemptively address both physical and psychological complications. Together, we will uncover how diabetes has influenced your life story, transforming a difficult diagnosis into a foundation for a healthier, happier, and more integrated future.