Chronic Illness Therapists in Los Angeles, CA

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I am passionate about helping clients through the challenging emotional and practical complications that often accompany physical and mental illness. I rely on the establishment of trust and the creation of a safe and supportive space to learn and grow. I tailor treatment to clients' individual needs using a variety of therapeutic techniques to achieve their goals. I have over a decade of experience working in hospitals, most recently at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. I am skilled in navigating the complex medical system and can help foster collaboration and communication with clients' medical treatment teams.

Sometimes you just need someone to talk to, to sort things out--especially when you're confused or feel stuck. I offer a safe space for you to get to the bottom of what's going on and get clearer about what you want, who you are and who you want to be.

I am invested in facilitating lasting and generative growth and self-realization in my clients. Change is hard and inevitable, and sometimes it is something we choose (divorce, career change, major move), and sometimes it happens to us (loss of a loved one, diagnosis with illness, loss of a job), but no matter the circumstance, together I believe we can work to move through it and emerge feeling healed, whole, and ready to live each day to its fullest. I am invested in being the best therapist for you and hope you will contact me so we can discuss how you can live with intention, meaning and purpose. I am accepting new clients.

Individuals affected by cancer or other physical illnesses often do not realize the influence that the illness has on their mental health until the emotions are all consuming. This is where I step in: to help you deal with life-altering, overwhelming changes that come with the diagnosis, treatment, recovery, and grief of physical illness. I have a wealth of experience working with individuals, couples, and families impacted by physical illness, and believe that physical illness affects the entire family system in a multitude of ways. Whether you are a survivor, caregiver, are grieving, or in the midst of illness, you are not alone.

I am a queer mixed nonbinary therapist who creates a nonjudgemental space for their clients. I specialize in & have lived experience in LGBTQIA+ affirmative therapy, transitioning, complex trauma & PTSD, chronic illness , disability, neurodivergence, grief & loss. I have a deep capacity for working with trauma & supporting clients who think their story is “too heavy” for others to bear. I see individual adults & couples. I am really good at helping you (re)connect with who you are, who you want to be & figuring out how self-care looks like for you. If you do too much for others & not enough for yourself I may be a right fit.

Therapy is an opportunity to invest in the emotional education your younger self may have never received, and wished they had. It's a space to explore old patterns and habits, and to discern which ones are serving you, and which may be getting in the way of the life you'd like to live. I help my clients get unstuck, through exploring and shifting their relationship with their own thoughts and emotions. I empower clients by equipping them with coping tools to manage stress and balance the nervous system, ultimately in service of reconnecting with whatever it is that drives them- their core values.

Are you experiencing grief and loss? Are you navigating health challenges or chronic illness ? Do you have parts of yourself that are difficult to share with others? Have you experienced medical or relational/attachment trauma? You've come to the right place. As a queer therapist with chronic illness , I draw from both professional and lived experiences. I believe that therapy can be a reparative experience and that the relationship between a therapist and client has the ability to foster immense change and growth.

I deeply empathize with those struggling to be authentic in a world that makes us feel like it is normal not to be. Helping my clients identify what makes them intrinsically valuable is a passion of mine. My experience with counseling those who have issues around self-love, addiction, and trauma allows me to guide my clients through a journey of self-discovery and self-compassion.

Are you tired of being told your thoughts are the problem? Have you been labeled as "too sensitive?" If you are looking to heal the body which holds our pain and trauma and become more empowered to understand your own nervous system, then we may be a good fit. I work with womxn and non-binary clients who experience chronic pain, chronic illness , anxiety, depression, or trauma. I am LGBTQIA+ allied, social justice, and feminist therapist. Clients I work with come in when experiencing life transition, relationship stress, new health diagnoses, career changes, increased pain, or family-of-origin pain.

As a cancer survivor myself, I know first hand how scary the "C" word is. As a result of cancer treatments, often times people develop mild to severe forms of depression, anxiety, "scanxiety," and post-traumatic stress disorder. Many people experience symptoms during treatment while others are symptomatic only after they are in full remission. My practice treats fellow warriors and their families that are navigating the cancer process, survivors trying to figure out their “new normal”, individuals in remission for years but are still processing the events that once happened, and those currently experiencing metastasized cancers.

We will focus on your strengths and your current ways of coping and use that as a foundation to build upon and create an action plan. It is normal to experience those emotional ups and downs. It is my hope to have the opportunity to help you in this process in learning to manage and reduce those symptoms so that you feel more resilient and prepared to handle whatever stressors come your way.

Feeling seen and understood, especially during moments of hardship, can provide a sense of stability and support. My therapeutic approach emphasizes the importance of meeting a person where they are at and building a connection through trust and understanding. I strive to create an environment of trust and safety with each of my clients and value the healing that can take place when individuals feel heard without judgment, seen for all of who they are, and deeply understood.

Hello there, I'm Dr. Lori Sanderson. I enjoy looking at your thoughts and how they are contributing to your stress level, anxiety level, or overall feelings of sadness. How you think contributes to how you behave. How you behave also contributes to how you feel. I will meet you where you are but will also help you to develop a stronger and healthier version of you. We will do this together by helping you to get to the root of your struggles and giving you the tools to get through it. You deserve somewhere that you can share what is on your mind without fear of being judged negatively. You deserve a better life and a healthier you.

Chronic illness sufferers! You know how hard life can feel. Sometimes just getting up in the morning can feel like a monumental task and other times you feel ok. The struggle is never knowing which way it’s going to go. I’ll bet your life would feel easier if you could learn how to cope with this uncertainty, while also finding ways to share your experience with your people. So many of us (yes, us!) attempt to hide our struggles for fear of being looked at as “the sick one” and that takes a toll. Working through your own judgements and anger will help to shift the way you walk through life...even on days you feel like crawling.

Struggling with chronic illness and pain is not for the faint of heart. You may feel alone at times, ignored by your doctors, misunderstood by family, & most of all, betrayed by your own body. But Sis, We see you! At Joy360, we are passionate about helping Women, Black, and BIPOC folks heal their body image and relationships with food, overcome anxiety or depression associated with medical illness, & create joyful & more fulfilling lives in spite of their medical diagnosis or struggles with chronic pain. My name is Jaryn Warren-Brown, the clinical director and owner, and I can't wait to share How my team can help you.