Offering individual, couples, and group therapy, ketamine-assisted therapy, medication management…
Offering individual, couples, and group therapy, ketamine-assisted therapy, medication management…
The emotional aspects of chronic conditions are very real, and they are deeply intertwined with the physiological ones. Therapy can help.
Chronic pain, chronic illness, and other long-term health conditions are incredibly complex, affecting far more than the body alone. The emotional impact of living with chronic pain and illness is real and deeply connected to the physical experience.
We have worked with patients experiencing symptoms related to:
Many individuals also experience anxiety, grief, isolation, brain fog, physical tension, or changes in identity as they adapt to life with an ongoing health condition. Too often, people feel diminished, misunderstood, or dismissed by those who cannot fully appreciate what they’re living through.
Acheron therapists understand that chronic pain and illness are more than physical experiences, and we offer compassionate, expert therapy that addresses your pain holistically. Effective therapy options for those living with chronic pain, chronic illness, and other long-term health conditions include cognitive behavioral therapy, psychotherapy, and other strategies, all designed to treat the whole person instead of just the symptoms. In-person or remote options make our services available to you at your convenience. Contact us for a free consultation to learn how one of our therapists can support you in navigating the emotional and psychological challenges of living with a chronic health condition.
We are located in lower Manhattan, convenient to anywhere in the New York metropolitan area. We also offer remote sessions for those who prefer that to in-person therapy.
We understand the physical, emotional, and psychological toll that chronic pain, chronic illness, and long-term health conditions can have on your life. There are strategies that can help, and our trained specialists can provide the support and skills you need.
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Contact us for a free consultation about how we can design the right plan for you. Understanding your individual experience is the first step in your journey to healing.
Call us at 646-382-2883 to schedule a free consultation.
Email us any time, day or night, to get started.
Heather Hamilton, LMHC-D has a particular clinical focus in helping individuals navigate the emotional impact of chronic pain, chronic illness, medically complex conditions, and persistent physical symptoms. She understands that these experiences affect far more than the body—they can influence identity, relationships, emotional well-being, and the nervous system.
Heather takes an integrative, trauma-informed approach that combines depth-oriented psychotherapy, mind-body awareness, and, when appropriate, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP). Rather than focusing solely on symptom reduction, her work helps clients build resilience, strengthen self-compassion, reconnect with what matters most, and cultivate a meaningful life alongside ongoing health challenges.
Ketamine-assisted therapy is an advanced treatment that has been shown to be effective for complex mental health issues. The Acheron team, which specializes in individualized treatment for chronic pain and other issues, has expertise in this unique medical therapy, especially when other treatments have not succeeded.
Find out more about ketamine-assisted therapy
Acheron is a psychiatrist-led, multi-therapist practice offering ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (individual and group). Under the supervision of Harvard-trained psychiatrist Daniel Zimmerman, M.D., your ketamine-assisted treatment at Acheron is a healing experience for mind, body, and soul.
At low doses, ketamine-assisted therapy helps relax psychological defenses, enhances emotional processing, and makes therapy more productive.
At higher doses, it can induce a psychedelic experience – a rare, profound window for deep healing, emotional exploration, and personal growth. With thorough preparation, a supportive environment, and a trusted therapeutic relationship, ketamine therapy can unlock one of the most powerful forces in mental health: your own internal healing wisdom.
We honor this sacred medicine by weaving it with deep psychotherapy, mindful medication management, and healing community events that nourish your whole being. Research shows ketamine treatment can be particularly effective when traditional treatments have failed.
Our team of specialized counselors brings diverse therapeutic approaches to support your unique needs. Each therapist offers specific expertise while maintaining Acheron Psychiatry’s commitment to depth-oriented, whole-person care.
Living with a chronic health condition affects far more than your physical symptoms. Many people experience exhaustion, grief, anxiety, brain fog, frustration, isolation, changes in identity, and the emotional strain of navigating an ongoing medical condition. It can also be difficult when others don’t fully understand what you’re experiencing. Therapy can provide a supportive space to process these challenges, develop effective coping strategies, strengthen resilience, and improve your overall quality of life while helping you navigate the emotional and psychological impact of living with a chronic condition.
