Your mind is one of your most powerful tools, especially when you are balancing ambition with the realities of chronic illness. In this column, Melissa combines professional expertise with lived insight to share practical, realistic strategies for protecting and strengthening your mental health. From managing medical anxiety to building coping skills that hold up during flares, she offers guidance that works in real life, not just in theory. Mind over Matter is about making space for your mental wellness so you can lead your life and business with clarity, resilience, and purpose.
Melissa Bronstein
Mind in Motion: Mental Health Strategies for Chronic Bosses
Real-world strategies to protect and strengthen your mental health while leading life as a Chronic Boss.
Melissa Bronstein, LICSW is a licensed independent clinical social worker, therapist, and mental health writer. Melissa is the founder of a virtual private practice in Massachusetts where she specializes in supporting high-achieving women with chronic health conditions. She holds an MSW in advanced clinical practice from Columbia University and a BA in gender and sexuality studies from Tulane University.
Melissa has over a decade of experience working in the mental health field. In addition to her private practice, she is an experienced writer, clinical consultant, and mental health content reviewer for sites like Health.com and Verywell Health. As someone who lives with chronic health conditions herself, Melissa brings both clinical expertise and lived experience to her work and is passionate about expanding access to compassionate and quality mental health support.
