Chronic Illness Therapists in Los Angeles, CA
Have you noticed stress or past trauma taking a toll on both your body and mind, manifesting in physical symptoms like headaches, insomnia, or chronic pain? Are you a high-achieving woman who struggles with perfectionism, finds it hard to express emotions, and feels self-critical when things don’t go as planned? I specialize in working with women who experience the impact of stress and trauma on their emotional and physical well-being. Together, we’ll navigate the root causes of your struggles, helping you find compassion for yourself and ease the burdens you carry.
Have you noticed stress or past trauma taking a toll on both your body and mind, manifesting in physical symptoms like headaches, insomnia, or chronic pain? Are you a high-achieving woman who struggles with perfectionism, finds it hard to express emotions, and feels self-critical when things don’t go as planned? I specialize in working with women who experience the impact of stress and trauma on their emotional and physical well-being. Together, we’ll navigate the root causes of your struggles, helping you find compassion for yourself and ease the burdens you carry.
Grief, chronic illness, a cancer diagnosis, chronic pain, caregiving can change your life radically.
Whether it is processing your unique experiences, wrapping your head around significant losses, learning coping skills to manage anxiety or identifying new sources of meaning, you don't have to do it alone.
Grief, chronic illness, a cancer diagnosis, chronic pain, caregiving can change your life radically.
Whether it is processing your unique experiences, wrapping your head around significant losses, learning coping skills to manage anxiety or identifying new sources of meaning, you don't have to do it alone.
Dr. Mollie Rothseid
Associate Clinical Social Worker, PhD, MSW, ASW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90064
As a gerontologist and clinical social worker, I specialize in working with dementia, Alzheimer's, grief, chronic illness, and the complexities of aging.
My therapeutic approach honors the uniqueness of each person. I believe that therapy is about discovering what works best for you. I integrate various evidence-based methods and interventions to help you achieve your goals and live your very best life.
As a gerontologist and clinical social worker, I specialize in working with dementia, Alzheimer's, grief, chronic illness, and the complexities of aging.
My therapeutic approach honors the uniqueness of each person. I believe that therapy is about discovering what works best for you. I integrate various evidence-based methods and interventions to help you achieve your goals and live your very best life.
I am a clinical neuropsychologist and specialize in Mood Disorders, Acute and Chronic Illness, Brain Health, and Behavior Change.
I specialize in helping individuals across the lifespan address and navigate the challenges of chronic and acute medical conditions, depression, anxiety, work stress, grief, self-esteem issues, life transitions, and relationship difficulties. For both individuals and couples this process often involves increasing self-awareness and insight into your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. Together we can work on tools and skills to increase your ability to achieve your goals. I also am a clinical neuropsychologist and offer neuropsychological assessments and achievement testing for adults and older adults.
I am a clinical neuropsychologist and specialize in Mood Disorders, Acute and Chronic Illness, Brain Health, and Behavior Change.
I specialize in helping individuals across the lifespan address and navigate the challenges of chronic and acute medical conditions, depression, anxiety, work stress, grief, self-esteem issues, life transitions, and relationship difficulties. For both individuals and couples this process often involves increasing self-awareness and insight into your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. Together we can work on tools and skills to increase your ability to achieve your goals. I also am a clinical neuropsychologist and offer neuropsychological assessments and achievement testing for adults and older adults.
Navigating the challenges of pregnancy, postpartum, or a chronic illness?
Using a compassionate, non-judgmental approach, I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based practices to help you gain insight, develop resilience, and move forward with clarity. My goal is to create a safe and supportive space where you feel understood and empowered to make meaningful changes in your life.
Navigating the challenges of pregnancy, postpartum, or a chronic illness?
Using a compassionate, non-judgmental approach, I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based practices to help you gain insight, develop resilience, and move forward with clarity. My goal is to create a safe and supportive space where you feel understood and empowered to make meaningful changes in your life.
I have worked both with children and adults in my practice and have done a great deal of work with people experiencing anxiety, depression, and chronic illness.
Prior to beginning my full time private practice I completed a two year fellowship at Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles, spent several years at City of Hope Medical Center, and worked as Director of Mind Body Therapies at the Roy and Patricia Disney Family Cancer Center in Burbank, CA.
I have worked both with children and adults in my practice and have done a great deal of work with people experiencing anxiety, depression, and chronic illness.
Prior to beginning my full time private practice I completed a two year fellowship at Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles, spent several years at City of Hope Medical Center, and worked as Director of Mind Body Therapies at the Roy and Patricia Disney Family Cancer Center in Burbank, CA.
Psychotherapy services are for individuals, couples and families experiencing the effects of cancer or chronic illness.
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.
Psychotherapy services are for individuals, couples and families experiencing the effects of cancer or chronic illness.
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.
Shaina Nicholson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
My areas of interest include: life transitions, depression, anxiety, challenges with identity and self-esteem, chronic illness, coping with trauma & adverse experiences, relationships & intimacy, women's empowerment, cultural challenges, grief & loss, LGBTQIA+ issues and clinical supervision.
I am extremely passionate about empowering individuals and therapists/associates to heal and live their best, most authentic lives. I strongly believe that each and every individual, regardless of background, ability, or beliefs, should have a safe space where they can feel comfortable being their true self. I know that sitting across from someone with similar experiences can help to build trust and promote connection, and am therefore deeply committed to holding space for women and people of color. I prefer that interested parties visit my website to schedule a consultation or email me to inquire about my services.
My areas of interest include: life transitions, depression, anxiety, challenges with identity and self-esteem, chronic illness, coping with trauma & adverse experiences, relationships & intimacy, women's empowerment, cultural challenges, grief & loss, LGBTQIA+ issues and clinical supervision.
I am extremely passionate about empowering individuals and therapists/associates to heal and live their best, most authentic lives. I strongly believe that each and every individual, regardless of background, ability, or beliefs, should have a safe space where they can feel comfortable being their true self. I know that sitting across from someone with similar experiences can help to build trust and promote connection, and am therefore deeply committed to holding space for women and people of color. I prefer that interested parties visit my website to schedule a consultation or email me to inquire about my services.
I work with womxn and non-binary clients who experience chronic pain, chronic illness, anxiety, depression, or trauma.
In therapy we work together to restore feelings of connectedness and reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness. We will use curiosity to understand your nervous system responses and how you adapt to your world. Together we can then nurture ways of living in the world that feel safe, connected, and regulating.
I work with womxn and non-binary clients who experience chronic pain, chronic illness, anxiety, depression, or trauma.
In therapy we work together to restore feelings of connectedness and reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness. We will use curiosity to understand your nervous system responses and how you adapt to your world. Together we can then nurture ways of living in the world that feel safe, connected, and regulating.
Anna Stookey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, CHT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90010
I work with couples and individual, and also facilitate groups for women, therapists, and those struggling with chronic illness seeking support and connection.
Sometimes you just need someone to talk to, to sort things out, especially when you're confused or feel stuck. I offer a safe place 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 work with couples and individual, and also facilitate groups for women, therapists, and those struggling with chronic illness seeking support and connection.
Sometimes you just need someone to talk to, to sort things out, especially when you're confused or feel stuck. I offer a safe place 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.
In my practice, I offer specialized treatments for insomnia (CBTi), chronic pain, coping with chronic illness, stress, and anxiety; I am also a mindfulness facilitator and yoga teacher and take a holistic approach to care.
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 soften ones that don't serve you. 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 their values.
In my practice, I offer specialized treatments for insomnia (CBTi), chronic pain, coping with chronic illness, stress, and anxiety; I am also a mindfulness facilitator and yoga teacher and take a holistic approach to care.
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 soften ones that don't serve you. 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 their values.
Meet Our Chronic Illness Therapists
Reach out today if you have issues related to trauma, OCD, chronic illness, or are the parents of trans kids.
I am a queer, nonbinary therapist who specializes in working with several niches of clients. I use Art Therapy, EMDR, somatic work, and psychedelic-assisted-therapy (with the adults). I offer services in WA, OR, ID, GA, and UT. Contact me for more info or pop over to my website! It's got a LOT of good info about me.
Reach out today if you have issues related to trauma, OCD, chronic illness, or are the parents of trans kids.
I am a queer, nonbinary therapist who specializes in working with several niches of clients. I use Art Therapy, EMDR, somatic work, and psychedelic-assisted-therapy (with the adults). I offer services in WA, OR, ID, GA, and UT. Contact me for more info or pop over to my website! It's got a LOT of good info about me.
Harley Frank - Somatic Specialist
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90039
I specialize in working with chronic illness & pain (autoimmune, chronic pain, gut, hormone, etc.
My expertise is in facilitating true change using a mix of traditional and non-traditional modalities, with a focus on somatic and parts work. My style is direct and engaged, more than a sit-back-and-listen approach. I am skilled in understanding and addressing the root of your challenges, rather than staying at the level of the symptoms.
I specialize in working with chronic illness & pain (autoimmune, chronic pain, gut, hormone, etc.
My expertise is in facilitating true change using a mix of traditional and non-traditional modalities, with a focus on somatic and parts work. My style is direct and engaged, more than a sit-back-and-listen approach. I am skilled in understanding and addressing the root of your challenges, rather than staying at the level of the symptoms.
I am passionate about supporting my clients through life's many challenges such as receiving a new medical diagnosis, coping with a chronic illness, shifting to a caregiver role or grieving the death of a loved one.
I specialize in working with adults and older adults coping with cancer or chronic illness. Additionally, I am experienced in supporting adults and older adults through life transitions, aging and grief. I am skilled in navigating the complex medical system and can help foster collaboration and communication with your medical treatment team.
I am passionate about supporting my clients through life's many challenges such as receiving a new medical diagnosis, coping with a chronic illness, shifting to a caregiver role or grieving the death of a loved one.
I specialize in working with adults and older adults coping with cancer or chronic illness. Additionally, I am experienced in supporting adults and older adults through life transitions, aging and grief. I am skilled in navigating the complex medical system and can help foster collaboration and communication with your medical treatment team.
Allyson Byers
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Online Only
I specialize in chronic illness and pain, medical and childhood trauma, grief, people-pleasing, caretaking, ADHD and autism, and navigating life's changes.
I offer relational therapy for the chronically ill, the grievers, those who feel overwhelmed by life’s demands, and those who feel they aren’t “good enough."
When you go to bed at night, you wonder how you are going to feel the next morning. You wake up in pain but still start to get ready...only to find that the thought of getting dressed overwhelms you. Shame creeps in: “Why can’t I even do this basic task?” You start to ruminate on this and fear telling people that you are struggling. You push through and mask the pain…which leaves you either very fatigued, in even more physical or emotional pain, and/or overstimulated.
I specialize in chronic illness and pain, medical and childhood trauma, grief, people-pleasing, caretaking, ADHD and autism, and navigating life's changes.
I offer relational therapy for the chronically ill, the grievers, those who feel overwhelmed by life’s demands, and those who feel they aren’t “good enough."
When you go to bed at night, you wonder how you are going to feel the next morning. You wake up in pain but still start to get ready...only to find that the thought of getting dressed overwhelms you. Shame creeps in: “Why can’t I even do this basic task?” You start to ruminate on this and fear telling people that you are struggling. You push through and mask the pain…which leaves you either very fatigued, in even more physical or emotional pain, and/or overstimulated.
I offer services for anyone who may feel marginalized, has any type of chronic illness (i.
Accepting new patients!
I offer services for anyone who may feel marginalized, has any type of chronic illness (i.
Accepting new patients!
Over the past 16 years, I have worked with diverse patients who are coping with anxiety, depression, adjustment to chronic illness-particularly chronic pain conditions, challenges related to gender and sexual identity, as well as difficulties faced with peer and family relationships.
My engagement in sessions involves a joint understanding of the challenges you would like to see change, combined with recommendations and a treatment approach that is integrative and evidence-based. I am committed to providing the best care possible through a trusted partnership with you, beginning from whatever place you are in, just as you are.
Over the past 16 years, I have worked with diverse patients who are coping with anxiety, depression, adjustment to chronic illness-particularly chronic pain conditions, challenges related to gender and sexual identity, as well as difficulties faced with peer and family relationships.
My engagement in sessions involves a joint understanding of the challenges you would like to see change, combined with recommendations and a treatment approach that is integrative and evidence-based. I am committed to providing the best care possible through a trusted partnership with you, beginning from whatever place you are in, just as you are.
I offer Individual therapy specializing in Medical Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Acute Stress, Phobias, Self-Esteem, Teen Athletic and Team Emotional Resiliency, Grief and Loss, Chronic Illness, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Career Challenges, and Marital Conflict.
Let me help you cope with change as enters your life. Identify thoughts and behaviors interfering with happiness and quality of life. Reject stories and loops we replay in our minds stemming from childhood about who we are or aren't. Find life balance. Break anxiety cycle to find forever tools. Manage difficult emotions. Create strong boundaries.
I offer Individual therapy specializing in Medical Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Acute Stress, Phobias, Self-Esteem, Teen Athletic and Team Emotional Resiliency, Grief and Loss, Chronic Illness, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Career Challenges, and Marital Conflict.
Let me help you cope with change as enters your life. Identify thoughts and behaviors interfering with happiness and quality of life. Reject stories and loops we replay in our minds stemming from childhood about who we are or aren't. Find life balance. Break anxiety cycle to find forever tools. Manage difficult emotions. Create strong boundaries.
I assist clients in managing their ADHD, Chronic Illness, Anxiety, Depression, Social Relationships, and Work Difficulties through Cognitive Behavioral and solution-focused techniques.
Using a holistic and collaborative approach, I help clients identify their goals and create a personalized treatment plan tailored to their unique needs. My practice integrates evidence-based techniques such as mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and solution-focused therapy. I aim to empower you to overcome anxiety and depression, manage challenges effectively, and achieve your personal and professional aspirations—all while supporting you in becoming your best self.
As a licensed psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience, I specialize in individual therapy, guiding clients through concerns related to anxiety.
I assist clients in managing their ADHD, Chronic Illness, Anxiety, Depression, Social Relationships, and Work Difficulties through Cognitive Behavioral and solution-focused techniques.
Using a holistic and collaborative approach, I help clients identify their goals and create a personalized treatment plan tailored to their unique needs. My practice integrates evidence-based techniques such as mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and solution-focused therapy. I aim to empower you to overcome anxiety and depression, manage challenges effectively, and achieve your personal and professional aspirations—all while supporting you in becoming your best self.
As a licensed psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience, I specialize in individual therapy, guiding clients through concerns related to anxiety.
I specialize in working with neurodivergent youth, those living with chronic illness or disabilities, and individuals navigating unique challenges.
I specialize in working with youth and young adults, with a focus on queer, trans, neurodivergent, and disabled individuals. With lived experience, I can help you navigate unique challenges that other providers may not understand. Together, we can create a supportive space where you feel understood, empowered, and ready to thrive.
I specialize in working with neurodivergent youth, those living with chronic illness or disabilities, and individuals navigating unique challenges.
I specialize in working with youth and young adults, with a focus on queer, trans, neurodivergent, and disabled individuals. With lived experience, I can help you navigate unique challenges that other providers may not understand. Together, we can create a supportive space where you feel understood, empowered, and ready to thrive.
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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.