Chronic Illness Therapists in San Jose, CA
Jennifer C Cohen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MACL, LMFT, C-IAYT, RYT 500
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95138 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My general frame work is that you cannot separate the body from the mind nor can you separate a person from their life time of experiences, therefore working with all of these systems is a highly effective way to improve happiness, decrease anxiety and stress, and increase coping skills to manage life with more ease and improved relationships. Now offering emergency Intensive Couples Counseling! I work well with individuals and couples who are seeking to learn more holistic ways to address their emotional and relational challenges whether they be family of origin issues, trauma, chronic illness, anxiety, or depression.
My general frame work is that you cannot separate the body from the mind nor can you separate a person from their life time of experiences, therefore working with all of these systems is a highly effective way to improve happiness, decrease anxiety and stress, and increase coping skills to manage life with more ease and improved relationships. Now offering emergency Intensive Couples Counseling! I work well with individuals and couples who are seeking to learn more holistic ways to address their emotional and relational challenges whether they be family of origin issues, trauma, chronic illness, anxiety, or depression.
Angela Hutton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95101
I have had success working with people who suffer from depression, anxiety, chronic illness, and trauma.
Are you looking to feel more connected to yourself and others? Do you feel trapped in certain areas of your life? I have been a psychotherapist for over 20 years and am passionate about this work. I work with teens, adults, and mental health professionals and can effectively address issues that keep you feeling depressed, anxious, and disconnected from yourself and others. I want to help you make the necessary changes to have the life you desire. Therapy isn't about finding out what is wrong with you, it is about building on what is RIGHT with you.
I have had success working with people who suffer from depression, anxiety, chronic illness, and trauma.
Are you looking to feel more connected to yourself and others? Do you feel trapped in certain areas of your life? I have been a psychotherapist for over 20 years and am passionate about this work. I work with teens, adults, and mental health professionals and can effectively address issues that keep you feeling depressed, anxious, and disconnected from yourself and others. I want to help you make the necessary changes to have the life you desire. Therapy isn't about finding out what is wrong with you, it is about building on what is RIGHT with you.
Jillian Walsh Rosoff
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95124 (Online Only)
My approach to therapy is informed by my own experience of loss and living with a chronic illness.
Helping clients facing grief or chronic illness is my passion. I work with clients experiencing many kinds of losses, including death of a parent, partner, or one's own health. For nearly a decade, I was a hospice grief counselor providing support to individuals and families. I help clients finding meaning after devastating challenges, while developing practical coping strategies. I am certified in Thanatology, the study of death, dying and bereavement, through the Association of Death Education and Counseling (ADEC).
My approach to therapy is informed by my own experience of loss and living with a chronic illness.
Helping clients facing grief or chronic illness is my passion. I work with clients experiencing many kinds of losses, including death of a parent, partner, or one's own health. For nearly a decade, I was a hospice grief counselor providing support to individuals and families. I help clients finding meaning after devastating challenges, while developing practical coping strategies. I am certified in Thanatology, the study of death, dying and bereavement, through the Association of Death Education and Counseling (ADEC).
I have found that my style and previous professional experience are a good fit for those dealing with chronic illness or a traumatic injury/medical condition as well as those going through life transitions and experiencing depression/anxiety.
My name is Julie Stefan, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Orange County, CA, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in individuals experiencing stress and anxiety/depression due to chronic illness or recovering from a traumatic injury or health condition. Using an eclectic, supportive approach I aim to help my clients feel cared for and to improve their current mood.
I have found that my style and previous professional experience are a good fit for those dealing with chronic illness or a traumatic injury/medical condition as well as those going through life transitions and experiencing depression/anxiety.
My name is Julie Stefan, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Orange County, CA, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in individuals experiencing stress and anxiety/depression due to chronic illness or recovering from a traumatic injury or health condition. Using an eclectic, supportive approach I aim to help my clients feel cared for and to improve their current mood.
Sanctuary Counseling & Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CCM
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95124 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Depression, anxiety, trauma, chronic illness, addictions and emotional challenges can disrupt our lives and everything we hold dear. I will work with you to develop a plan and set reachable goals to improve your quality of life.
Depression, anxiety, trauma, chronic illness, addictions and emotional challenges can disrupt our lives and everything we hold dear. I will work with you to develop a plan and set reachable goals to improve your quality of life.
Client’s experiencing grief (including divorce, chronic illness, infertility, or death), changes in life circumstances (including pregnancy, postpartum transition, identity/sexuality challenges), or relationship difficulties.
Hi, my name is Michelle Gentle. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Orange County, California working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and I’m passionate about supporting clients during whatever life challenges arise. I am LGBTQ+ affirming. My approach to therapy is holistic and varies based on the needs of each client I work with. I utilize a trauma-informed, developmental, and attachment-based lens. Common modalities I use include are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and Narrative Therapy.
Client’s experiencing grief (including divorce, chronic illness, infertility, or death), changes in life circumstances (including pregnancy, postpartum transition, identity/sexuality challenges), or relationship difficulties.
Hi, my name is Michelle Gentle. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Orange County, California working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and I’m passionate about supporting clients during whatever life challenges arise. I am LGBTQ+ affirming. My approach to therapy is holistic and varies based on the needs of each client I work with. I utilize a trauma-informed, developmental, and attachment-based lens. Common modalities I use include are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and Narrative Therapy.
I work with the full range of life issues with special interest in attachment, grief and loss, families facing chronic illness, and geriatric issues.
Therapy offers a safe support system as you navigate some of life's more difficult challenges. Are you seeking therapy for problems including relationship issues, trauma, depression/anxiety, grief over any type of loss, chronic illness, divorce, retirement or even facing mortality? As your therapist, I will help you process events and relationships, both current and past, that influence your current challenges. Therapy is a collaborative effort and not a quick fix. Along with empathy, I offer a safe and supportive environment to discuss your concerns and take progressive steps toward adaptation and acceptance to enhance your life.
I work with the full range of life issues with special interest in attachment, grief and loss, families facing chronic illness, and geriatric issues.
Therapy offers a safe support system as you navigate some of life's more difficult challenges. Are you seeking therapy for problems including relationship issues, trauma, depression/anxiety, grief over any type of loss, chronic illness, divorce, retirement or even facing mortality? As your therapist, I will help you process events and relationships, both current and past, that influence your current challenges. Therapy is a collaborative effort and not a quick fix. Along with empathy, I offer a safe and supportive environment to discuss your concerns and take progressive steps toward adaptation and acceptance to enhance your life.
I help people deal with acute and chronic illness, as well as chronic pain.
Hi! I'm Robyn and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, currently working with clients statewide via Telehealth. I have over 30 years of experience using mindfulness and meditation practices, stress management, sleep management, and cognitive behavioral psychology. I work together with you to help you feel better and get what you want.
I help people deal with acute and chronic illness, as well as chronic pain.
Hi! I'm Robyn and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, currently working with clients statewide via Telehealth. I have over 30 years of experience using mindfulness and meditation practices, stress management, sleep management, and cognitive behavioral psychology. I work together with you to help you feel better and get what you want.
Sobia Saleem Psychotherapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95134 (Online Only)
I also have 10+ years of experience serving chronic illness communities.
Accepting New Clients! Are you a trans, non-binary, or poly person looking for a therapist who understands & reflects your identity? Are you a newly diagnosed neurodivergent or neuroqueer adult? Are you chronically ill and tired of educating your therapists about your medical conditions? Are you a queer Muslim seeking a therapist who's familiar with both your background & queerness? If so, I want to work with you on your unique challenges, like navigating your transition, exploring sexual dynamics with partner(s), dealing with a new diagnosis, and/or needing an HRT or GAS (surgery) letter. Therapy should cater to you and your needs.
I also have 10+ years of experience serving chronic illness communities.
Accepting New Clients! Are you a trans, non-binary, or poly person looking for a therapist who understands & reflects your identity? Are you a newly diagnosed neurodivergent or neuroqueer adult? Are you chronically ill and tired of educating your therapists about your medical conditions? Are you a queer Muslim seeking a therapist who's familiar with both your background & queerness? If so, I want to work with you on your unique challenges, like navigating your transition, exploring sexual dynamics with partner(s), dealing with a new diagnosis, and/or needing an HRT or GAS (surgery) letter. Therapy should cater to you and your needs.
Cynthia Haartman: Psychotherapy, EMDR, Sex Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
13 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95118 (Online Only)
I am a Certified Sex Therapist, and also Certified in EMDR Therapy. My primary focus includes: intimacy and sexuality concerns, pelvic pain, fear and anxiety around intimacy, stress, trauma, anxiety, self worth, guilt and shame, neurodivergence - specifically ADHD and high masking Autism, chronic pain and chronic illness, as well as medical trauma, and manifestation of stress physically in the body. I am kink affirming and knowledgable, LGBTQ+/sexual and gender minority inclusive, and a sex positive provider.
I am a Certified Sex Therapist, and also Certified in EMDR Therapy. My primary focus includes: intimacy and sexuality concerns, pelvic pain, fear and anxiety around intimacy, stress, trauma, anxiety, self worth, guilt and shame, neurodivergence - specifically ADHD and high masking Autism, chronic pain and chronic illness, as well as medical trauma, and manifestation of stress physically in the body. I am kink affirming and knowledgable, LGBTQ+/sexual and gender minority inclusive, and a sex positive provider.
Melissa Milne Percy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95101 (Online Only)
Brene′ Brown facilitator, and I have lived experience working with hospital and medical professionals, and those living with chronic illness and in the helping professions.
Are you feeling lonely, hurt, or hopeless in your relationship? Do you and your partner live like roommates? Are you having the same fights over and over? Or are you feeling exhausted and overwhelmed by your physical and emotional challenges and changes? Are you uncertain or scared about what the future holds? I can help you restore health and peace in your relationships, your work, and your sense of self.
Brene′ Brown facilitator, and I have lived experience working with hospital and medical professionals, and those living with chronic illness and in the helping professions.
Are you feeling lonely, hurt, or hopeless in your relationship? Do you and your partner live like roommates? Are you having the same fights over and over? Or are you feeling exhausted and overwhelmed by your physical and emotional challenges and changes? Are you uncertain or scared about what the future holds? I can help you restore health and peace in your relationships, your work, and your sense of self.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95125 (Online Only)
I also have years of expertise in psycho-oncology and have unique offerings for families and individuals experiencing cancer and chronic illness.
Hi! I’m Madeline. I specialize in helping individuals and couples make meaning out of challenges and loss, navigate transitions, and deepen their relationships with others. Most of us encounter some form of trauma or loss in our lives, and these challenges can impact our mood, our sense of self, and our relationship with the world around us. I provide a warm, collaborative space for clients to uncover and re-frame unhelpful beliefs, develop skills to cope with anxiety and depression, and set helpful boundaries with those around them.
I also have years of expertise in psycho-oncology and have unique offerings for families and individuals experiencing cancer and chronic illness.
Hi! I’m Madeline. I specialize in helping individuals and couples make meaning out of challenges and loss, navigate transitions, and deepen their relationships with others. Most of us encounter some form of trauma or loss in our lives, and these challenges can impact our mood, our sense of self, and our relationship with the world around us. I provide a warm, collaborative space for clients to uncover and re-frame unhelpful beliefs, develop skills to cope with anxiety and depression, and set helpful boundaries with those around them.
Adopting a non-pathologizing lens, specializations include support for anxiety, stress, trauma, emotional regulation, integration, life/work balance, self esteem, negative/obsessive mental patterns, despair, mindful parenting, chronic illness, pain management, grief and dying.
I am a trained in Hakomi psychotherapy, and transpersonal, self, somatic and attachment therapies. I am a long-time committed Theravada mindfulness meditator and teacher, and a certified Death Doula. A certified in Mindful Self-Compassion, Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction, Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness teacher, as well as Psychedelic Assisted Therapy (CIIS/CPTR), Ketamine Assisted Therapy (Polaris Insight Center) and Holotropic Breathwork Training. I am uniquely positioned to blend the healing and transformative power of mindfulness within a wholesome therapeutic relationship.
Adopting a non-pathologizing lens, specializations include support for anxiety, stress, trauma, emotional regulation, integration, life/work balance, self esteem, negative/obsessive mental patterns, despair, mindful parenting, chronic illness, pain management, grief and dying.
I am a trained in Hakomi psychotherapy, and transpersonal, self, somatic and attachment therapies. I am a long-time committed Theravada mindfulness meditator and teacher, and a certified Death Doula. A certified in Mindful Self-Compassion, Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction, Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness teacher, as well as Psychedelic Assisted Therapy (CIIS/CPTR), Ketamine Assisted Therapy (Polaris Insight Center) and Holotropic Breathwork Training. I am uniquely positioned to blend the healing and transformative power of mindfulness within a wholesome therapeutic relationship.
Specialty areas: women's mental health, LGBTQIA+ issues, high-control religious and professional environments, entrepreneurship, chronic illness.
Welcome! I'm Kelly, a certified professional life coach with a gentle, strengths-based approach. I help women and members of the LGBTQIA+ community break cycles of dysfunction and self-sacrifice to finally claim the lives they need. My coaching philosophy is grounded in psychodynamic theory and incorporates concepts borrowed from Internal Family Systems, Co-Active Coaching, and somatic work. While the work we do together is not psychotherapy (my role is not to diagnose or treat mental illness), the pace and rhythm of my coaching sessions are very similar to what you would experience in a therapist’s office.
Specialty areas: women's mental health, LGBTQIA+ issues, high-control religious and professional environments, entrepreneurship, chronic illness.
Welcome! I'm Kelly, a certified professional life coach with a gentle, strengths-based approach. I help women and members of the LGBTQIA+ community break cycles of dysfunction and self-sacrifice to finally claim the lives they need. My coaching philosophy is grounded in psychodynamic theory and incorporates concepts borrowed from Internal Family Systems, Co-Active Coaching, and somatic work. While the work we do together is not psychotherapy (my role is not to diagnose or treat mental illness), the pace and rhythm of my coaching sessions are very similar to what you would experience in a therapist’s office.
Kristin Marguerite Doidge
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95136
I have experience with a variety of concerns (such as chronic illness, cancer, depression) and populations (such as teens, couples, families).
I specialize in helping artists, writers, journalists, authors, musicians, actors, filmmakers and creative people from all walks of life to rediscover and reconnect with their passion and creativity. As a writer myself, I understand how artistic pursuits can bring up unexpected connections and challenges in our personal lives and vice versa. It would be a privilege to work together toward a more balanced, robust, and hopeful existence. Let me be your guide & support as we build essential coping skills, explore the past & develop tools and resources to turn daydreams into reality now and in the future. I look forward to meeting you!
I have experience with a variety of concerns (such as chronic illness, cancer, depression) and populations (such as teens, couples, families).
I specialize in helping artists, writers, journalists, authors, musicians, actors, filmmakers and creative people from all walks of life to rediscover and reconnect with their passion and creativity. As a writer myself, I understand how artistic pursuits can bring up unexpected connections and challenges in our personal lives and vice versa. It would be a privilege to work together toward a more balanced, robust, and hopeful existence. Let me be your guide & support as we build essential coping skills, explore the past & develop tools and resources to turn daydreams into reality now and in the future. I look forward to meeting you!
Andrea Irvine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95124 (Online Only)
Most of my clients see me for: Coping with new onset or chronic illness or injury, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, medical trauma, caregiving challenges, palliative care, and substance use/addiction.
Hello! I'm Andrea Irvine, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who provides therapy to adults throughout California. Life changes and challenges may affect our overall well-being, sense of self, relationships, and work and it's not uncommon to feel stuck. Sometimes we need extra support to navigate through our experiences. I believe therapy can be an important resource and an opportunity to making positive long-term changes in your life. I am committed to providing a compassionate and collaborative space where we can explore your concerns and discover the tools that are meaningful for your healing and personal journey to wellness.
Most of my clients see me for: Coping with new onset or chronic illness or injury, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, medical trauma, caregiving challenges, palliative care, and substance use/addiction.
Hello! I'm Andrea Irvine, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who provides therapy to adults throughout California. Life changes and challenges may affect our overall well-being, sense of self, relationships, and work and it's not uncommon to feel stuck. Sometimes we need extra support to navigate through our experiences. I believe therapy can be an important resource and an opportunity to making positive long-term changes in your life. I am committed to providing a compassionate and collaborative space where we can explore your concerns and discover the tools that are meaningful for your healing and personal journey to wellness.
Myles Marcotte
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95123 (Online Only)
I am a trans-identified therapist who is passionate about supporting LGBTQIA clients. I frequently work with late-diagnosed ADHD-ers, college students, chronic illness/disability, "late bloomers", relationship and family issues, body image (HAES-aligned), and mood disorders. I provide an affirming space for clients who are sex workers, kink practitioners, and consensually non-monogamous.
I am a trans-identified therapist who is passionate about supporting LGBTQIA clients. I frequently work with late-diagnosed ADHD-ers, college students, chronic illness/disability, "late bloomers", relationship and family issues, body image (HAES-aligned), and mood disorders. I provide an affirming space for clients who are sex workers, kink practitioners, and consensually non-monogamous.
Navpreet Chima
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95124 (Online Only)
Being told to trust the process in talk therapy can be frustrating, finding a somatic therapist that validates the connection between mind and body, can be a more effective way to heal and move forward. If you are dealing with the effects of childhood emotional neglect or trauma, like difficulty trusting others or maintaining relationships, having overwhelming emotions or anxiety, or low energy/ motivation, healing younger parts in therapy can resolve these issues. I use both DBT and Internal Family Systems Therapy to provide a structured and collaborative approach, being transparent about each step of therapy.
Being told to trust the process in talk therapy can be frustrating, finding a somatic therapist that validates the connection between mind and body, can be a more effective way to heal and move forward. If you are dealing with the effects of childhood emotional neglect or trauma, like difficulty trusting others or maintaining relationships, having overwhelming emotions or anxiety, or low energy/ motivation, healing younger parts in therapy can resolve these issues. I use both DBT and Internal Family Systems Therapy to provide a structured and collaborative approach, being transparent about each step of therapy.
G. Katie Dashtban
Psychologist, MA, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95113 (Online Only)
Persons who have been coping with their ongoing psychological or physical health issues and are in need of a strong and structured therapy environment in which they can finally understand why their problems keep coming up and how to put an end to their chronic struggles are strongly welcomed to call my practice.
Persons who have been coping with their ongoing psychological or physical health issues and are in need of a strong and structured therapy environment in which they can finally understand why their problems keep coming up and how to put an end to their chronic struggles are strongly welcomed to call my practice.
Finding immense joy and passion in my work as a nurturing and interactive therapist, I offer a holistic approach to therapy. I address the interconnected facets of body, mind, and spirit. Drawing inspiration from Existential principles, I integrate Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. As we navigate the intricacies of your unique experience, my goal is to instill in you a sense of empowerment that will go beyond the therapy room. I am dedicated to ensuring that you feel seen and heard.
Finding immense joy and passion in my work as a nurturing and interactive therapist, I offer a holistic approach to therapy. I address the interconnected facets of body, mind, and spirit. Drawing inspiration from Existential principles, I integrate Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. As we navigate the intricacies of your unique experience, my goal is to instill in you a sense of empowerment that will go beyond the therapy room. I am dedicated to ensuring that you feel seen and heard.
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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.