Chronic Illness Therapists in Carefree, AZ
I am a personal Empowerment Coach. My purpose & passion is to help you break through and release the blocks that are stopping you from moving forward and living your best life. I am Certified in Life Coaching, Hypnosis, PSYCH-K, and Infinite Possibilities. I am a Reiki Master / Teacher and author, as well. My program utilizes a customized blend of these techniques to foster powerful & lasting change on an innate subconscious level. Sessions focus on self-esteem, prosperity, health/body, emotional well-being, personal power and healing from trauma, with a goal of uncovering needs safely and confidently as you create your change!
I am a personal Empowerment Coach. My purpose & passion is to help you break through and release the blocks that are stopping you from moving forward and living your best life. I am Certified in Life Coaching, Hypnosis, PSYCH-K, and Infinite Possibilities. I am a Reiki Master / Teacher and author, as well. My program utilizes a customized blend of these techniques to foster powerful & lasting change on an innate subconscious level. Sessions focus on self-esteem, prosperity, health/body, emotional well-being, personal power and healing from trauma, with a goal of uncovering needs safely and confidently as you create your change!
Compassionate, experienced therapist offering in-person sessions in Carefree, AZ and telehealth in OH, CO, TX, and FL. I help adults navigate depression, anxiety, childhood trauma, PTSD, relationship challenges, grief, and life transitions—including growing up in an alcoholic family and questioning your own patterns.
When we work together, you’ll have a safe, supportive space to share openly, gain clarity, and build skills you can use in everyday life. My approach blends psychodynamic, trauma-informed, and cognitive-behavioral therapy—always tailored to your needs, goals, and pace.
Therapy is a partnership, and my goal is to help.
Compassionate, experienced therapist offering in-person sessions in Carefree, AZ and telehealth in OH, CO, TX, and FL. I help adults navigate depression, anxiety, childhood trauma, PTSD, relationship challenges, grief, and life transitions—including growing up in an alcoholic family and questioning your own patterns.
When we work together, you’ll have a safe, supportive space to share openly, gain clarity, and build skills you can use in everyday life. My approach blends psychodynamic, trauma-informed, and cognitive-behavioral therapy—always tailored to your needs, goals, and pace.
Therapy is a partnership, and my goal is to help.
Do you have a child who has recently been diagnosed with autism?
Are you a young person who has a diagnosis of autism and struggles with every day life?
Are you curious to know if you may be on the spectrum?
I can help you
By initially providing a full assessment we will identify your own unique challenges, strengths and aspirations and then create a treatment plan.
Goals specific to you will be set and worked on.
These could be as diverse as social stories for younger clients and preparing for challenging situations for older.
Do you have a child who has recently been diagnosed with autism?
Are you a young person who has a diagnosis of autism and struggles with every day life?
Are you curious to know if you may be on the spectrum?
I can help you
By initially providing a full assessment we will identify your own unique challenges, strengths and aspirations and then create a treatment plan.
Goals specific to you will be set and worked on.
These could be as diverse as social stories for younger clients and preparing for challenging situations for older.
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My practice is focused on working with individuals seeking to learn and understand more about their mental health and emotional wellbeing. Many of the people I work with experience challenging symptoms of anxiety, depression; have chronic health issues, relationship challenges, extremely high stress, ongoing impacts of past and present trauma in their day to day lives, and are seeking change. I focus on getting to know the individual person, exploring their own unique experiences and strengths as well as the struggles they are encountering to establish personalized intentions and goals that lead to transformative healing and growth.
My practice is focused on working with individuals seeking to learn and understand more about their mental health and emotional wellbeing. Many of the people I work with experience challenging symptoms of anxiety, depression; have chronic health issues, relationship challenges, extremely high stress, ongoing impacts of past and present trauma in their day to day lives, and are seeking change. I focus on getting to know the individual person, exploring their own unique experiences and strengths as well as the struggles they are encountering to establish personalized intentions and goals that lead to transformative healing and growth.
I am passionate about providing person-centered and trauma-informed care to individuals. I specialize in depression, anxiety, stress, burnout, life transitions, and more. I utilize a variety of treatment approaches that are based on each individual's needs. When we experience challenges and struggles, it is important to have a community of safe, professional, and natural supports walking alongside us. I would like to be one of those safe supports as we work together to create a beautiful space to get curious, explore, and find healing.
I am passionate about providing person-centered and trauma-informed care to individuals. I specialize in depression, anxiety, stress, burnout, life transitions, and more. I utilize a variety of treatment approaches that are based on each individual's needs. When we experience challenges and struggles, it is important to have a community of safe, professional, and natural supports walking alongside us. I would like to be one of those safe supports as we work together to create a beautiful space to get curious, explore, and find healing.
You’re high-achieving but exhausted—running on fumes from burnout, stress, or anxiety that won’t let up. Maybe you’re dealing with insomnia, chronic pain, other chronic health conditions, or the emotional weight of always being the "strong one." Maybe in this process, you’ve lost touch with your values, identity, and/or sense of self. You feel ready to stop just surviving and start feeling grounded again. If you resonate with this, therapy can help. Lets connect! I help adults navigate the mind-body impact of stress with science-backed, culturally-informed, compassionate care that supports clarity, resilience, and lasting change.
You’re high-achieving but exhausted—running on fumes from burnout, stress, or anxiety that won’t let up. Maybe you’re dealing with insomnia, chronic pain, other chronic health conditions, or the emotional weight of always being the "strong one." Maybe in this process, you’ve lost touch with your values, identity, and/or sense of self. You feel ready to stop just surviving and start feeling grounded again. If you resonate with this, therapy can help. Lets connect! I help adults navigate the mind-body impact of stress with science-backed, culturally-informed, compassionate care that supports clarity, resilience, and lasting change.
Azure Counseling and Consulting, PLLC is owned by lead clinician Katie M. Golbeck, LCSW. She is a responsive and dynamic mental health professional dedicated to helping clients achieve meaningful and lasting change. Katie helps clients build resilience that leads to effective decision making and behavioral habits. Her approach is compassionate, person-centered, and strengths-based. Clients often describe her sessions as thoughtful, contemporary, interactive, structured, motivating, practical, and relatable.
Azure Counseling and Consulting, PLLC is owned by lead clinician Katie M. Golbeck, LCSW. She is a responsive and dynamic mental health professional dedicated to helping clients achieve meaningful and lasting change. Katie helps clients build resilience that leads to effective decision making and behavioral habits. Her approach is compassionate, person-centered, and strengths-based. Clients often describe her sessions as thoughtful, contemporary, interactive, structured, motivating, practical, and relatable.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, identity questions, relationship stress, or the emotional impact of living with a chronic illness or disability.
I offer person-centered, non-pathologizing therapy that meets you where you are. Our work is collaborative and paced to your needs, focused on understanding your experience- not fixing or labeling you. I work with gender exploration, autism-affirming care, relationship diversity/kink, and chronic illness/disability. Humor is welcome.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, identity questions, relationship stress, or the emotional impact of living with a chronic illness or disability.
I offer person-centered, non-pathologizing therapy that meets you where you are. Our work is collaborative and paced to your needs, focused on understanding your experience- not fixing or labeling you. I work with gender exploration, autism-affirming care, relationship diversity/kink, and chronic illness/disability. Humor is welcome.
Have you been struggling with anxiety or depression from unresolved incidents that have happened in your life? I believe that the way to healing is through connection; to yourself, others, nature, and a higher power (if this is important to you), and building skills to deepen these connections. If you would like to feel more at peace within yourself, and be an active participant in your healing journey, I can help you find the peace that you are longing to have and your ability to move your dreams forward.
Have you been struggling with anxiety or depression from unresolved incidents that have happened in your life? I believe that the way to healing is through connection; to yourself, others, nature, and a higher power (if this is important to you), and building skills to deepen these connections. If you would like to feel more at peace within yourself, and be an active participant in your healing journey, I can help you find the peace that you are longing to have and your ability to move your dreams forward.
Melissa specializes in working with autistic and/or ADHD individuals and has experience providing support for a variety of concerns, including chronic illness, dissociative disorders, personality disorders, mood disorders, traumatic history, grief, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, OCD, relationship concerns, family conflict, and discrimination.
As an autistic person herself, Melissa is passionate about working with neurodivergent individuals and operates from a neuroaffirmative lens. Melissa prioritizes collaboration in the therapeutic process, believing that each person is the expert of their life–every person is different, with a unique set of lived experiences, identities, and perspectives, so she believes that treatment should be unique to each person, too. Treatment involves community and self-advocacy, incorporating intersectional cultural identities, supporting clients’ personal treatment goals, fostering self-compassion, and building community support.
Melissa specializes in working with autistic and/or ADHD individuals and has experience providing support for a variety of concerns, including chronic illness, dissociative disorders, personality disorders, mood disorders, traumatic history, grief, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, OCD, relationship concerns, family conflict, and discrimination.
As an autistic person herself, Melissa is passionate about working with neurodivergent individuals and operates from a neuroaffirmative lens. Melissa prioritizes collaboration in the therapeutic process, believing that each person is the expert of their life–every person is different, with a unique set of lived experiences, identities, and perspectives, so she believes that treatment should be unique to each person, too. Treatment involves community and self-advocacy, incorporating intersectional cultural identities, supporting clients’ personal treatment goals, fostering self-compassion, and building community support.
I provide high-quality mental health care in a warm, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and hopeful. I help you build on your strengths and gain tools to meet life’s challenges.
I specialize in trauma recovery, chronic health and pain conditions, and support for underserved and exploited populations. My care is culturally responsive and available in English and Spanish.
Together, we will explore the whole picture of your healing so we can better understand your needs and support your growth.
I provide high-quality mental health care in a warm, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and hopeful. I help you build on your strengths and gain tools to meet life’s challenges.
I specialize in trauma recovery, chronic health and pain conditions, and support for underserved and exploited populations. My care is culturally responsive and available in English and Spanish.
Together, we will explore the whole picture of your healing so we can better understand your needs and support your growth.
Mary Rogers, LCSW draws on her extensive experience in trauma-informed care to support individuals facing the emotional fallout of medical related trauma, grief & loss, and chronic illness.
My specialties include medical-related trauma, grief and loss, depression and anxiety. I am EMDR-basic trained, practice with acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) frameworks and have extensive training in cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma informed care.
Mary Rogers, LCSW draws on her extensive experience in trauma-informed care to support individuals facing the emotional fallout of medical related trauma, grief & loss, and chronic illness.
My specialties include medical-related trauma, grief and loss, depression and anxiety. I am EMDR-basic trained, practice with acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) frameworks and have extensive training in cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma informed care.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with a concentration in clinical social work, social casework, and social work administration. I have been working in the Social Work field since 2008, addressing partner violence and chronic conditions such as HIV, HCV, Diabetes, Cardiovascular diseases, etc. As a practitioner, my goal is to create a brave environment for all people, one that respects their human dignity and self-determination. After all, you are the expert in your life, and I will work alongside you to remind you again that you do matter and you do have the ability to change your life.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with a concentration in clinical social work, social casework, and social work administration. I have been working in the Social Work field since 2008, addressing partner violence and chronic conditions such as HIV, HCV, Diabetes, Cardiovascular diseases, etc. As a practitioner, my goal is to create a brave environment for all people, one that respects their human dignity and self-determination. After all, you are the expert in your life, and I will work alongside you to remind you again that you do matter and you do have the ability to change your life.
My "ideal" client is someone who values self-development and has a curious soul. The clients that work with me understand that I am not here to "fix" or "heal" them, rather I am here to walk along side them as they build a deeper awareness of their internal ecosystem while using the therapy relationship to build attunement and relational skills that are necessary for every healthy relationship. Clients that commit to the process of healing and awakening during our time together understand that working with me requires a willingness to do hard, deep, but gentle, work.
My "ideal" client is someone who values self-development and has a curious soul. The clients that work with me understand that I am not here to "fix" or "heal" them, rather I am here to walk along side them as they build a deeper awareness of their internal ecosystem while using the therapy relationship to build attunement and relational skills that are necessary for every healthy relationship. Clients that commit to the process of healing and awakening during our time together understand that working with me requires a willingness to do hard, deep, but gentle, work.
I also enjoy helping people struggling with chronic illness.
I am a Licensed Associate Counselor and have been working in behavioral health since 2013. I love making genuine connections with my clients while providing individualized guidance throughout the healing process. I strongly believe that helping people to realize and trust that they are not alone in their struggles or trauma is always such a beneficial first step in establishing a solid foundation in our work together.
I also enjoy helping people struggling with chronic illness.
I am a Licensed Associate Counselor and have been working in behavioral health since 2013. I love making genuine connections with my clients while providing individualized guidance throughout the healing process. I strongly believe that helping people to realize and trust that they are not alone in their struggles or trauma is always such a beneficial first step in establishing a solid foundation in our work together.
Whether facing the stress of life-cycle transitions (e.g., beginning a new career, moving to a new city), experiencing a loss of “spark” in your relationship, noticing breakdowns in communication with others, or navigating the psychological and biological impact of chronic illness, I am here to help you move forward with clarity and compassion.
As a marriage and family therapist, I am passionate about driving positive outcomes through an integrative approach that considers biological, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions of wellbeing. I incorporate evidence-based, mind-body approaches such as Brainspotting to support deeper emotional processing and healing when words are not enough.
Whether facing the stress of life-cycle transitions (e.g., beginning a new career, moving to a new city), experiencing a loss of “spark” in your relationship, noticing breakdowns in communication with others, or navigating the psychological and biological impact of chronic illness, I am here to help you move forward with clarity and compassion.
As a marriage and family therapist, I am passionate about driving positive outcomes through an integrative approach that considers biological, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions of wellbeing. I incorporate evidence-based, mind-body approaches such as Brainspotting to support deeper emotional processing and healing when words are not enough.
I am a licensed clinical neuropsychologist with more than 10 years of experience working with adults and older adults dealing with complex medical and psychiatric conditions.
I am a licensed clinical neuropsychologist with more than 10 years of experience working with adults and older adults dealing with complex medical and psychiatric conditions.
Maybe you’re navigating life with a chronic illness that few people truly understand.
My style is collaborative and organic. We’ll explore what’s important to you and move at your pace. I believe in setting goals together and checking in on them along the way.
Maybe you’re navigating life with a chronic illness that few people truly understand.
My style is collaborative and organic. We’ll explore what’s important to you and move at your pace. I believe in setting goals together and checking in on them along the way.
Are you struggling to manage a pattern of uncomfortable emotions that stem from a difficult life situation you were unable to resolve? You may feel stuck and not yet able to understand the root cause of these emotional challenges, how they are impacting you and your relationships, or how to move forward in your life. You may even feel betrayed by those who have tried to help you. You are ready for a full mind-body-soul transformation. You need someone who can give you patient guidance to help you navigate healing. You deserve empathic understanding as you become the most bad-ass version of yourself. Let me humbly help you.
Are you struggling to manage a pattern of uncomfortable emotions that stem from a difficult life situation you were unable to resolve? You may feel stuck and not yet able to understand the root cause of these emotional challenges, how they are impacting you and your relationships, or how to move forward in your life. You may even feel betrayed by those who have tried to help you. You are ready for a full mind-body-soul transformation. You need someone who can give you patient guidance to help you navigate healing. You deserve empathic understanding as you become the most bad-ass version of yourself. Let me humbly help you.
Hello there! My name is Barbara and I am an energetic, compassionate Social Worker with over 25 years of experience working with adults individually and together with their significant other or family members. My strengths include my ability to connect and align with clients and to empower them to gain insight and learn ways to cope with life stressors, building towards improving their quality of life.
Hello there! My name is Barbara and I am an energetic, compassionate Social Worker with over 25 years of experience working with adults individually and together with their significant other or family members. My strengths include my ability to connect and align with clients and to empower them to gain insight and learn ways to cope with life stressors, building towards improving their quality of life.
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Chronic Illness Therapists
How does therapy for chronic illness work?
Many people living with a chronic illness may feel they cannot speak honestly about their experience out of embarrassment or fear of being a burden, or because those close to them do not understand, for example, that they may “look good” even if they do not feel good. Therapy sessions are an opportunity to speak openly with someone who knows their symptoms are not in their head and who can offer practical, proven suggestions for managing feelings of grief, shame, or fatigue, such as techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts about symptoms and develop new ways to respond to them, such as distraction or calming breathing practices.
Can therapy help with physical symptoms of chronic illness?
Yes, especially if an individual with chronic illness has developed depression. People with depression are less likely to maintain their health treatment regimens or to take positive steps to manage physical symptoms when they arise, thereby potentially complicating their medical prognosis. Treatment of depression, through talk therapy, medication, or both, will often improve one’s physical state as it eases the emotional burden of illness.
What are the most effective treatment options for chronic illness?
No one living with a chronic illness, or their loved ones, should see depression as an unavoidable result of their condition. Instead, they should actively seek treatment. Research shows that people with depression are less likely to devote the required time and effort to maintaining or monitoring their health, and so therapy to limit the risk of depression can be vital for physical health as well. Therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based stress reduction have been found to help individuals reduce stress and anxiety.
How long does therapy for chronic illness take?
There is no set timeline for therapy for people living with chronic illnesses, but many will see a therapist for a number of weeks or months, typically spanning at least 12 weekly sessions. Some people feel that they experience progress faster than others but even some who quickly feel improvement may continue with sessions for months or years. Some people may benefit from maintenance therapy if their symptoms change or they experience a decline in physical health. Others find that the skills learned in short-term therapy can be used on an ongoing basis, even after therapy has concluded.