Jennifer Steiner

I grew up with a chronic condition that caused a lot of physical pain. I also had several family members with similar autoimmune and pain conditions. I learned first hand and by watching my family members just how all-encompassing and overwhelming living with a chronic illness or chronic pain condition can be. I also learned that everyone handles it a little differently, and that for some people it can lead to a lot of sadness, worry, fear, depression, and feeling like other people "just don't get it". Unfortunately, there are not a lot of therapists who truly understand the way that living with an illness can impact your mental health and well-being AND who also understand that things like stress and worry can actually make it even harder to manage symptoms of pain and illness. I decided that I needed to do something about this- so I went to graduate school specifically to study Clinical Health Psychology and to learn scientifically backed ways to help support those with pain and illness. I now use both my personal connection and my professional knowledge to help others live their best lives possible.