Chronic Illness Therapists in San Diego, CA

Being diagnosed with a chronic illness &/or acquiring a disability can brings dramatic life change for you and your loved ones. A new prognosis, sudden trauma, congenital health condition, or the gradual onset of a life with imposed limits can bring isolation, overwhelm, & clueless as you seek to figure out how you will navigate your new “normal." Like most people who fall ill or encounter disability, you have no blueprint for how to move forward to recover a meaningful life for yourself.

Your mental health matters and I'm here to support your well-being by nurturing health, wholeness, and empowerment in a collaborative, accepting, and non-judgmental process. I take a compassionate approach while engaging and empowering you toward processing, exploring, and developing a healthier relationship with yourself. I view my work through a systemic, relational, trauma-informed, holistic, and social justice lens while holding a safe and accepting space for our work.

Marina Health of California was developed to provide a safe space for adults seeking collaborative support in adjusting to life transitions, including career, family life, health stress and chronic illness . Our work focuses on the bio-psycho-social model of care to best address transitions and stressors experienced in managing chronic illness .

I specialize in chronic health conditions and trauma, which I understand first hand. Chronic medical conditions (i.e. dysautonomia POTS, EDS, Lyme disease, Bartonella, IBS, fibro, fatigue CFS, Hashimoto’s, mast cell MCAS, sickle cell disease, mold illness CIRS, etc.) often come with significant challenges, like fear, anxiety, grief, medical PTSD, and may interfere with relationships and daily function. I utilize various holistic evidence-based treatment modalities and practice-based evidence, contingent on each person’s needs and goals, with an added focus on mindfulness techniques, positive psychology, and strengths-based therapy.

An ideal client may present issues related to ANY SOURCE of loss and grief, especially pet loss or chronic illness . Committed clients, who value investing in themselves to use coaching to go beyond just "getting through" a challenge/loss as springboards for personal growth and transformation through my unique methodology, 7 Powerful Practices to Manage Your Mind and Heal Your Heart™. Clients use individual sessions, group programs, transformational retreats. I use my Certification as a Life Coach, a COACHING model, and my methodology of the 7 Powerful Practices. ONLY Oregon clients also eligible for the "psychotherapy" model.

As a therapist specializing in trauma, medical trauma and chronic illness , I am passionate about helping individuals and families overcome the effects of traumatic experiences and improve their quality of life. Trauma can have a significant impact on our mental, emotional and physical well-being. Those with chronic illness may experience added stress, anxiety, and depression due to their condition. With the right support, it is possible to find emotional heal and move forward. I understand the unique challenges individuals with chronic conditions face.

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.

It's great that you are taking an important step to reach out for support. Over the years of working with clients I have learned that many people experience hardship, stress, conflict, and/or pain during their lifetime that they find difficult to navigate on their own. Reaching out for support is a healthy and positive step! Every person's story is unique and I value getting to know each client individually so that I can provide tailored and meaningful therapy. It would be an honor to partner with you on your journey! Please note that I have moved to an all telehealth practice using a secure video platform.

Sometimes life gets thrown at us and we feel stuck and too overwhelmed to navigate through it by ourselves. There are times when we feel disconnected from our partner and other people around us. I believe that each one of us has an innate capacity to learn, heal, and grow by accessing our inner strengths. My goal is to help you increase your self-awareness, find new coping strategies, make life decisions that are cohesive with your core values, and to reconnect with your loved ones. I believe the most important thing in our lives are our relationships.

Hello there! I'd be happy to work with you. I work mostly with adults, some teens on a limited basis. I have a specialty in medical psychology (i.e., health behavior change, insomnia, weight loss, cancer, grief/bereavement, etc.). Treatment is also available for those who suffer from PTSD, depression, anxiety, alcohol abuse, and difficult life circumstances. Cognitive behavioral therapy is offered along with a motivational interviewing approach that is supportive and non-confrontational. Please email, or text to set up your intake appt. (619) 880-5711. Please include insurance info.

I have been in practice as a licensed psychologist for over twenty years in California. My areas of expertise include depression and anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction and recovery, stress and anger management,, work-related and life-transition issues,, physical health and chronic illness .

I help adults who are struggling with issues of infertility, bereavement, grief and loss and life transitions. My clients are those who are yearning to be parents, have endured loss, sadness and anxiety while utilizing assisted reproductive technology in efforts to conceive and those facing multiple challenges on their path to parenthood. I also work with adults who have endured many different types of losses (death of a loved one, divorce, job loss, losses due to chronic illness ...) and struggle to find ways to move forward. I work with young adults who are navigating issues of purpose and identity.

Are you experiencing dark or anxious thoughts? Having difficulty making it through the day? Looking, acting and feeling less like yourself? Not sleeping, sleeping too much? We live in uncertain times but that doesn’t mean that we are destined to travel through them alone nor do we have to live with constant and painful levels of stress and sadness, or anger and irritability. The gift of therapy is to feel safe, understood and hopeful. Together we can build a trusting relationship where thoughts and feelings are safely explored. We will find your strengths and locate strategies to meet your challenges and help you move forward.

I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, eating disorders, self esteem, chronic illness or life transitions in young adults. Do you feel stressed, insecure, or ashamed, constantly battling with intrusive thoughts or impulses that you may not even entirely believe, but still can't seem to let go of? Are you feeling stuck in the trap of perfectionism, alone with high levels of emotional or physical pain, confused about sense of self or life direction, or wondering why your relationships aren't as fulfilling as you'd like? If so, we might be a good match to explore potential therapy together.