Chronic Illness Therapists in Escondido, CA
Do you find yourself struggling with certain aspects of your life? Is it anxiety holding you back? Do you find yourself struggling with negative thoughts? Or perhaps you have had life throw an unexpected twist or turn and you are feeling overwhelmed. Therapy has taught me that not only can we cope through these issues, but we can become stronger from them. You can start living a better quality of life.
Do you find yourself struggling with certain aspects of your life? Is it anxiety holding you back? Do you find yourself struggling with negative thoughts? Or perhaps you have had life throw an unexpected twist or turn and you are feeling overwhelmed. Therapy has taught me that not only can we cope through these issues, but we can become stronger from them. You can start living a better quality of life.
Hi there! My name is Heather, and I am a doctoral-level licensed marriage & family therapist licensed in CA & MI. As a relationship-focused therapist, I am committed to helping couples, individuals, and families create strong, secure, and lasting connections in their relationships. Whether you are feeling stuck in relationship patterns that leave you feeling disconnected from your partner, have experienced a relationship injury like an affair or addiction, or are facing a new or ongoing medical diagnosis that you are unsure how to navigate mentally, emotionally, or relationally, I would love to help.
Hi there! My name is Heather, and I am a doctoral-level licensed marriage & family therapist licensed in CA & MI. As a relationship-focused therapist, I am committed to helping couples, individuals, and families create strong, secure, and lasting connections in their relationships. Whether you are feeling stuck in relationship patterns that leave you feeling disconnected from your partner, have experienced a relationship injury like an affair or addiction, or are facing a new or ongoing medical diagnosis that you are unsure how to navigate mentally, emotionally, or relationally, I would love to help.
I work with both adolescents and adults and specialize in working with complex trauma, queer individuals, neurodivergent individuals, those experiencing chronic illness, mood disorders, as well as chronic suicidality.
I approach individual therapy through an eclectic approach, but I lean toward Internal Family Systems/parts work, as well as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I additionally draw from CBT/DBT in my work with clients.
I work with both adolescents and adults and specialize in working with complex trauma, queer individuals, neurodivergent individuals, those experiencing chronic illness, mood disorders, as well as chronic suicidality.
I approach individual therapy through an eclectic approach, but I lean toward Internal Family Systems/parts work, as well as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I additionally draw from CBT/DBT in my work with clients.
I'm a licensed clinical neuropsychologist. My professional background is with people rehabilitating from illness or injury, and with those facing declining health (as themselves or their caregivers) due to brain disease. Such conditions can affect individuals, as well as couples and families. Common goals include assessing or improving thinking skills and emotional resilience, while adapting to unexpected changes in physical/mental abilities. I work with you to clarify values and develop new cognitive and emotional skills that allow you to be resilient to injury, illness, stress, and discomfort.
I'm a licensed clinical neuropsychologist. My professional background is with people rehabilitating from illness or injury, and with those facing declining health (as themselves or their caregivers) due to brain disease. Such conditions can affect individuals, as well as couples and families. Common goals include assessing or improving thinking skills and emotional resilience, while adapting to unexpected changes in physical/mental abilities. I work with you to clarify values and develop new cognitive and emotional skills that allow you to be resilient to injury, illness, stress, and discomfort.
Dominique Giambalvo: HOPE Therapy Group
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Passionate about supporting mental wellness, she specializes in working with children on the autism spectrum, individuals navigating chronic illness or chronic pain, and those who have experienced trauma.
Dominique utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a primary framework, while also bringing experience in play-based intervention, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), art-based intervention, and suicide prevention.
Passionate about supporting mental wellness, she specializes in working with children on the autism spectrum, individuals navigating chronic illness or chronic pain, and those who have experienced trauma.
Dominique utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a primary framework, while also bringing experience in play-based intervention, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), art-based intervention, and suicide prevention.
I offer psychotherapy to individuals who are faced with a variety of concerns. My role is to provide a therapeutic presence through a safe environment to promote healthy self-expression which is important to beginning life’s mind and body journey. Being bilingual and culturally sensitive, I am aware of the personal, relational, and spiritual needs of the individual. I nurture strengths and am committed to facilitating personal growth, no matter how small the step is to get there.
I offer psychotherapy to individuals who are faced with a variety of concerns. My role is to provide a therapeutic presence through a safe environment to promote healthy self-expression which is important to beginning life’s mind and body journey. Being bilingual and culturally sensitive, I am aware of the personal, relational, and spiritual needs of the individual. I nurture strengths and am committed to facilitating personal growth, no matter how small the step is to get there.
Christi E Chaffee
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
2 Endorsed
Escondido, CA 92025
Waitlist for new clients
Through the unique connection of therapy you can learn to balance acceptance and change. By identifying self protective behaviors and defenses you can understand their origins, purpose, and how they may now be causing more suffering than protection. The symptoms of these barriers manifest as depression, anxiety, addiction, relational conflict, substance abuse, loneliness and physical illness. You can learn to challenge and release these old beliefs and discover new ways of relating to yourself and others. Through the balancing process of acceptance versus change you can develop new understanding that promotes healing and growth.
Through the unique connection of therapy you can learn to balance acceptance and change. By identifying self protective behaviors and defenses you can understand their origins, purpose, and how they may now be causing more suffering than protection. The symptoms of these barriers manifest as depression, anxiety, addiction, relational conflict, substance abuse, loneliness and physical illness. You can learn to challenge and release these old beliefs and discover new ways of relating to yourself and others. Through the balancing process of acceptance versus change you can develop new understanding that promotes healing and growth.
Did you know the number one factor in clients feeling better is based on their relationship with their therapist? I encourage you to be picky in the journey to find the right therapist for you. Let's get you started on the journey to finding the right fit and feeling better. I use a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help shift negative thought patterns and develop healthy coping skills. I also work through a trauma-focused lens to help you make sense of how past experiences shape your present and help heal the past so you can navigate your future.
Did you know the number one factor in clients feeling better is based on their relationship with their therapist? I encourage you to be picky in the journey to find the right therapist for you. Let's get you started on the journey to finding the right fit and feeling better. I use a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help shift negative thought patterns and develop healthy coping skills. I also work through a trauma-focused lens to help you make sense of how past experiences shape your present and help heal the past so you can navigate your future.
Beginning therapy is an important step, and my goal is to make the experience safe, welcoming, and empowering. I value building genuine connections with my clients through open communication, respect, and trust. I believe you are the expert in your own story, and I work alongside you to support your healing and growth.
Beginning therapy is an important step, and my goal is to make the experience safe, welcoming, and empowering. I value building genuine connections with my clients through open communication, respect, and trust. I believe you are the expert in your own story, and I work alongside you to support your healing and growth.
Tired of feeling burned out? I am an expert in treating anxiety, trauma, addictions, sleep problems, but also qualified to evaluate a range of commonly co-occurring mental health conditions like depression. I do more than just talk therapy! At every visit, I teach evidenced-based skills that have been rigorously tested. I have developed a consultation style to therapy based on my experiences as a psychologist integrated in medical teams. This style allows me to consider treatment from multiple perspectives and this generally leads to earlier improvement, fewer overall visits, faster feedback and treatment.
Tired of feeling burned out? I am an expert in treating anxiety, trauma, addictions, sleep problems, but also qualified to evaluate a range of commonly co-occurring mental health conditions like depression. I do more than just talk therapy! At every visit, I teach evidenced-based skills that have been rigorously tested. I have developed a consultation style to therapy based on my experiences as a psychologist integrated in medical teams. This style allows me to consider treatment from multiple perspectives and this generally leads to earlier improvement, fewer overall visits, faster feedback and treatment.
I bring over 15 years of experience supporting adults through crisis, complex transitions, grief, LGBTQIA matters, and chronic illness.
I am a licensed clinical therapist who specializes in supporting adults navigating major life or relationship transitions, grief and loss, and identity exploration. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, caregiver stress, and feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. I also provide LGBTQ+ and trans-affirming therapy for individuals exploring gender identity, sexual identity, relationships, and self-esteem.
I bring over 15 years of experience supporting adults through crisis, complex transitions, grief, LGBTQIA matters, and chronic illness.
I am a licensed clinical therapist who specializes in supporting adults navigating major life or relationship transitions, grief and loss, and identity exploration. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, caregiver stress, and feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. I also provide LGBTQ+ and trans-affirming therapy for individuals exploring gender identity, sexual identity, relationships, and self-esteem.
Hello, my name is Dr. Michael Bjornson. Most of my clients simply refer to me as Dr. "B". I have been a licensed clinical psychologist for over 26 years, with active licenses in California, Utah, and Wyoming. I am honored that you are considering me to help you in whatever life challenges have led you to seek help. Whether this may be your first-time seeking help or not, I recognize starting therapy is a big decision requiring courage and trust in another human being, to be there for you in a professional, caring capacity, to facilitate and guide you through important and difficult concerns.
Hello, my name is Dr. Michael Bjornson. Most of my clients simply refer to me as Dr. "B". I have been a licensed clinical psychologist for over 26 years, with active licenses in California, Utah, and Wyoming. I am honored that you are considering me to help you in whatever life challenges have led you to seek help. Whether this may be your first-time seeking help or not, I recognize starting therapy is a big decision requiring courage and trust in another human being, to be there for you in a professional, caring capacity, to facilitate and guide you through important and difficult concerns.
I am Rev. Dr. Monika Maria Grace and I welcome you to my page! In our first session together, I also welcome you to my real or virtual office and I invite you to make it your own safe space. I explain that therapy is a process, a relationship, and an adventure. It's also a gift of discovery and renewal that only you can give to yourself, especially in our challenging days. In this process, my role is to listen, to support, to challenge, to guide, and to celebrate you as you are becoming more courageous to face the parts of yourself you were avoiding, more accepting of yourself and of others, and fully present in your life.
I am Rev. Dr. Monika Maria Grace and I welcome you to my page! In our first session together, I also welcome you to my real or virtual office and I invite you to make it your own safe space. I explain that therapy is a process, a relationship, and an adventure. It's also a gift of discovery and renewal that only you can give to yourself, especially in our challenging days. In this process, my role is to listen, to support, to challenge, to guide, and to celebrate you as you are becoming more courageous to face the parts of yourself you were avoiding, more accepting of yourself and of others, and fully present in your life.
How far do you think you can go? Healing from the past, knowing the freeing joy of a self-giving life, and becoming able to successfully offer and receive back love are transformations of doing psychotherapy. Our work is successful when you become more of the person you are supposed to be: a whole person in life-giving relationship. My specialty is within overlapping layers of say anxiety, depression, hopefulness and determination, to have us work with your life till your hopes come true. Being a specialist in real difficulty, my experience is in taking you as I find you, and then accompanying you to victory and deep satisfaction.
How far do you think you can go? Healing from the past, knowing the freeing joy of a self-giving life, and becoming able to successfully offer and receive back love are transformations of doing psychotherapy. Our work is successful when you become more of the person you are supposed to be: a whole person in life-giving relationship. My specialty is within overlapping layers of say anxiety, depression, hopefulness and determination, to have us work with your life till your hopes come true. Being a specialist in real difficulty, my experience is in taking you as I find you, and then accompanying you to victory and deep satisfaction.
Veteran, partner to first reasoner, former D1 athlete, chronic illness...
You are ready to find the right fit therapist - in fact you may have almost given up looking before; you've been to others & want more than simple talk therapy; you're looking for more of the science behind mental health & brain health; you're looking for a safe space to explore your Latino culture & how it interacts with American culture, or how your veteran or first responder culture is impacting you & your family. Maybe you're just looking for a therapist who can speak to a variety of life experiences, offers a fresh view on it all. You found me, lets get started
Veteran, partner to first reasoner, former D1 athlete, chronic illness...
You are ready to find the right fit therapist - in fact you may have almost given up looking before; you've been to others & want more than simple talk therapy; you're looking for more of the science behind mental health & brain health; you're looking for a safe space to explore your Latino culture & how it interacts with American culture, or how your veteran or first responder culture is impacting you & your family. Maybe you're just looking for a therapist who can speak to a variety of life experiences, offers a fresh view on it all. You found me, lets get started
I’m an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC). My style is warm, down-to-earth, and collaborative. Clients often tell me they feel seen and understood. Together, we slow things down, explore what’s driving your anxiety or stress, and build practical skills to help you feel more grounded and connected.
I’m an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC). My style is warm, down-to-earth, and collaborative. Clients often tell me they feel seen and understood. Together, we slow things down, explore what’s driving your anxiety or stress, and build practical skills to help you feel more grounded and connected.
It takes a lot of courage to pursue this step on your healing pilgrimage. I congratulate you on starting this process and am confident it will be a very meaningful journey. I specialize in working with individuals navigating trauma, life transitions, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, addictions, and Bipolar Disorder. A few of my specialties are Christian Faith-Based Counseling, EMDR, and Trauma Informed Care. I take a client-centered, collaborative approach to therapy, tailoring each session to your unique needs and goals.
It takes a lot of courage to pursue this step on your healing pilgrimage. I congratulate you on starting this process and am confident it will be a very meaningful journey. I specialize in working with individuals navigating trauma, life transitions, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, addictions, and Bipolar Disorder. A few of my specialties are Christian Faith-Based Counseling, EMDR, and Trauma Informed Care. I take a client-centered, collaborative approach to therapy, tailoring each session to your unique needs and goals.
Hi there, I'm Mary Lou! I'm really glad you're here. This is a space where you can speak freely, be yourself, and know you're not alone. Whatever brings you in today, we'll work through it together - at your pace, in your way. You're in the right place. I use psychodynamic therapy to help you understand how your past experiences, especially from childhood, are quietly shaping the way you feel, think, and behave today. Once you become more aware of these patterns, you can make healthier choices and feel more in control of your life.
Hi there, I'm Mary Lou! I'm really glad you're here. This is a space where you can speak freely, be yourself, and know you're not alone. Whatever brings you in today, we'll work through it together - at your pace, in your way. You're in the right place. I use psychodynamic therapy to help you understand how your past experiences, especially from childhood, are quietly shaping the way you feel, think, and behave today. Once you become more aware of these patterns, you can make healthier choices and feel more in control of your life.
I am a Licensed Clinical Worker (LCSW), LCSW 128116. My approach to therapy is client-centered, strengths-based, and trauma-informed. I strive to create a safe and nonjudgmental space where clients feel empowered to explore their emotions, develop self-awareness, and build practical coping skills.
I am a Licensed Clinical Worker (LCSW), LCSW 128116. My approach to therapy is client-centered, strengths-based, and trauma-informed. I strive to create a safe and nonjudgmental space where clients feel empowered to explore their emotions, develop self-awareness, and build practical coping skills.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a professional clinical counselor. I have an extensive history in this field and have helped all sorts of people. I worked for 20 years in the male and female psychiatric security units in county jail. I have also worked extensively with troubled youth and state prison inmates as they transition back to society, and I also have extensive experience with Military/veterans and first responders, addressing both mental health and addiction issues while I worked at Veterans Village of San Diego.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a professional clinical counselor. I have an extensive history in this field and have helped all sorts of people. I worked for 20 years in the male and female psychiatric security units in county jail. I have also worked extensively with troubled youth and state prison inmates as they transition back to society, and I also have extensive experience with Military/veterans and first responders, addressing both mental health and addiction issues while I worked at Veterans Village of San Diego.
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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.