Understanding Autoimmune Disease
A Therapist's Guide to Invisible Illness
$35.13
- Paperback
144 pages
- Release Date
16 September 2025
Summary
Understanding Autoimmune Disease: A Therapist’s Guide to Invisible Illness is the first guide designed for mental health professionals who work with clients living with autoimmune disease. This comprehensive resource is tailored specifically for therapists, counselors, and psychologists working with clients affected by autoimmune conditions.
Autoimmune diseases are complex, often invisible, and deeply misunderstood—not just by the public, but sometimes even within the medical communit…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781961293366 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1961293366 |
| Author: | Nicoletta Skoufalos, Cristina Dorazio, Sue Gloor |
| Publisher: | Hatherleigh Press,U.S. |
| Imprint: | Hatherleigh Press,U.S. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 144 |
| Release Date: | 16 September 2025 |
| Weight: | 238g |
| Dimensions: | 152mm x 228mm |
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Critics Review
”…offers new insights and essential skills for mental health professionals working with people with autoimmune illness.” —Rebeca Scherman, PsyD
“…an essential read for any clinician committed to truly seeing and supporting this underserved population.” —Lisa Orbé-Austin, PhD, author of Own Your Greatness
”…a groundbreaking and compassionate guide to the psychological realities of living with autoimmune disease and how invisible illness intersects with identity, trauma, and systemic bias.” —Natalie R. Chen, PsyD, founder of Mindwise Pyschology, PC
”…offers not just validation, but a path forward toward self-advocacy and reclaiming a sense of empowerment.” —Marisa, a patient living with autoimmune disease
Nicoletta Skoufalos
Nicoletta Skoufalos, PhD is a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice in New York City where she works with adults and couples. She received her PhD from Fordham University and trained in multiple New York City hospitals and institutions where she had opportunities to work with patients who had various medical conditions. She currently specializes in working with people who live with chronic medical illnesses, primarily autoimmune diseases and gynecological conditions.
Sue Gloor is the Northeast Division Vice President of the Lupus Foundation of America and has worked with them for over 15 years. She has also served as a National Director at several voluntary health nonprofits including the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, The Foundation Fighting Blindness and Autism Speaks.
Cristina Dorazio, PhD is a New York State licensed psychologist. At her private practice, Unity Psychological Consulting, PLLC, she provides individual and couples therapy to adults who are navigating a variety of chronic health concerns related to their reproductive health. She earned her Doctorate from Columbia University and has published in the Encyclopedia of Counseling as well as Training and Education in Professional Psychology.
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