Align Behavioral Health

03/04/2026

If March is hitting your body harder than you expected — you’re not doing anything wrong.

Seasonal transitions are genuinely difficult for people with chronic illness. Temperature swings, the clock change, disrupted sleep, a world that suddenly expects more from you. It’s a lot. And it lands on a body that’s already working overtime.

I wrote this month’s blog post about exactly why this happens — and what the research says actually helps.
Link in bio to read + grab the free Seasonal Flare Prep Worksheet 🌿

02/10/2026

Not all therapists are trained to work with chronic illness - and that matters, especially when you’ve spent years trying to get clarity around a diagnosis.
What you’re searching for is someone who has training in medical settings and evidence based interventions such as acceptance and commitment, therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and/or bio feedback. Unfortunately, just because a therapist themselves has a chronic illness, it doesn’t necessarily mean they have the training to treat YOUR chronic illness. Asking the right questions up front can help you avoid an
unproductive therapeutic relationship.

02/05/2026

Migraine management isn’t only about avoiding triggers or adding meds.

Biofeedback works by training your nervous system to regulate more efficiently —especially when stress, pain, and flares overlap.

02/03/2026

It’s okay if others don’t fully understand what your body is going through.
You don’t need the perfect words or explanations to be worthy of support.

The right people will listen, believe you, and meet you with care — just as you are. 💛

02/02/2026

Making plans with chronic illness isn’t hard because you don’t care. It’s hard because energy is a finite resource - and guilt makes it heavier.

You don’t owe anyone an explanation. See link in bio for some ideas.

01/30/2026

If you have POTS, lying flat all day during illness can make getting upright harder, not easier.

Sitting up (even supported) helps your nervous system stay tolerant of gravity.

This isn’t pushing — it’s protecting your baseline.

01/29/2026

POTS isn’t diagnosed by ruling everything else out—it has criteria. Heart rate changes. Position. Symptoms.

Let’s talk about how POTS is really diagnosed.

Educational material only. Not medical or psychological advice.

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01/28/2026

Lifestyle interventions are first line treatment for POTS. Focusing on hydration, nutrition, movement & sleep can get you on the right track.



Educational content only. Not medical or psychological advice. Not a substitute for professional care.

01/02/2026

Read the full post + download the free gentle goal-setting guide.
https://align-health.com/2026/01/01/january-chronic-illness-gentle-goal-setting/

10/14/2025

New on the blog today! How a Health Psychologist Can Transform Your Chronic Illness Journey.

By Dr. Lindsay Cirincione, Psy.D., Health Psychologist in Maryland & PSYPACT States 🩺 When Your Medical Problem Impacts Your Entire Life You’ve seen all the specialists, done all the workup, and finally have a diagnosis for your symptoms — and yet you’re still exhausted, overwhelmed, or dis...

05/15/2025

🚨 New Blog Post: The Hidden Dangers of Self-Diagnosing on Social Media

Have you ever found yourself scrolling TikTok and thinking: “Wow… this explains everything”?
It’s a common—and very human—response. But sometimes, the label you grab onto isn’t the full story.

In this post, I break down:
✔️ Why social media self-diagnosis can be misleading
✔️ How it shows up in the therapy room
✔️ What to consider instead—and where to go for real help
✔️ Plus: a free worksheet to help you sort through it all

If your “For You” page has ever told you that you have ADHD, trauma, or a personality disorder – you’re not alone. Written by Dr. Lindsay Cirincione, Health Psychologist Social media’s influence on mental health awareness Mental health content is everywhere on TikTok, Instagram, and wherev...