Tara Jubanowsky
I received a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Social Psychology from Lehigh University in 2003 and graduated from Columbia University in 2007 with a Master of Science in Social Work. I started Endurance Counseling, my private practice, in 2023 after working as a pediatric transplant social worker at Levine Children's Hospital since 2019. I specialize in health/illness, medical education, medical/social trauma, anxiety/depression, chronic pain/disability, grief/bereavement, and loss. I trained in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Columbia Presbyterian Children's Hospital in NYC and was subsequently hired to work there in Pediatric Oncology with patients diagnosed with Leukemia and Lymphoma. I worked at Columbia for 5 years before transitioning to working in Adult Oncology at NYU Langone Health for the following 5 years. While at NYU, I primarily cared for patients diagnosed with Gynecologic cancers and Neurological cancers such as neuroblastoma and glioblastoma. Some of my focus included patients with hematological cancers, breast cancer, lung cancer and carcinomas such as prostate cancer. I have extensive experience facilitating support groups for patients at various stages of illness and treatment specifically diagnosed with ovarian, endometrial, cervical cancer and breast cancer.
I specialize in health/illness, medical education, medical/social trauma, anxiety/depression, chronic pain/disability, grief/bereavement, and loss.
I am a thoughtful, sensitive, empathic, collaborative, and hard-working clinician who genuinely cares and strives to make a difference in the well-being of each of my patients. My passion is working with children and families impacted by medical issues and chronic pain. I have extensive experience working in hospital settings providing a range of supportive services to patients diagnosed with acute and chronic medical conditions.
First session
One goal for me as a clinician after the first session is for the patient to leave feeling heard, respected, and taken seriously. I also anticipate that the patient will leave feeling a bit of relief and a sense of hope that circumstances will improve by working together. I want the patient to be able to envision working together in the future. Additionally, I want the patient to understand that it might take several sessions to feel comfortable opening up especially if you have not been in therapy previously. Finally, I want the patient to know that if I do not believe I am the best clinician for you after meeting for several sessions, I will refer you to another clinician with a specialty that more closely aligns with your circumstances.
Strengths
I am particularly interested in the impact illness has on the patient and family from the perspective of mental health, social development, education, and finances. Siblings and children are often overshadowed by the acute medical needs of the patient. Both require age and developmentally-appropriate emotional and practical support related to the patient's illness. Children sometimes regress developmentally and have issues in school with academics, attendance, and behavior. Illness often strains familial relationships because communication patterns change. Parents/caregivers need additional support due to the extra demands, trauma, and loss of employment they experience while caring for the patient. Often, their health and wellness are neglected over time and need attention as well.
Ideal clients
clients with medical issues or affected by individuals with medical issues or chronic pain and disability
Location
Virtual sessions
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- FloridaLicense SW26224
- New YorkLicense 080776
- North CarolinaLicense C011999