Chronic Illness Therapists in 80216
Sam Jamili
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, MFTC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80216 (Online Only)
100% online tele-health! Do you feel buried under anxiety and low moods? Are you facing challenges managing medical trauma, chronic illness, or disability involving yourself or a loved one? Have you recently struggled with your faith or spirituality (ie. leaving a church/religious community)? I work with individuals, couples, and families to navigate the emotional turmoil of circumstances like these, redefine coping strategies, and foster resilience in the face of these life-altering events. We will work together to process these difficulties and ease symptoms gradually yet effectively, giving you the tools to create lasting change!
100% online tele-health! Do you feel buried under anxiety and low moods? Are you facing challenges managing medical trauma, chronic illness, or disability involving yourself or a loved one? Have you recently struggled with your faith or spirituality (ie. leaving a church/religious community)? I work with individuals, couples, and families to navigate the emotional turmoil of circumstances like these, redefine coping strategies, and foster resilience in the face of these life-altering events. We will work together to process these difficulties and ease symptoms gradually yet effectively, giving you the tools to create lasting change!
I enjoy working with neurospicy/neurosparkly people, queer people, chronically ill people, and people who simply are ready to dive into what it means to be a human in this world. I believe in the interconnectedness of the body, the mind, and the spirit and will bring it all into our sessions if that is what calls to you. I don't believe in pushing people to disclose if they don't want to. I work within a framework of consent and open-heartedness at all times. I want you to feel safe when you are with me and to learn how to hold that space for yourself as well. Please check out my website at mountainmeadowllc.me for more about me.
I enjoy working with neurospicy/neurosparkly people, queer people, chronically ill people, and people who simply are ready to dive into what it means to be a human in this world. I believe in the interconnectedness of the body, the mind, and the spirit and will bring it all into our sessions if that is what calls to you. I don't believe in pushing people to disclose if they don't want to. I work within a framework of consent and open-heartedness at all times. I want you to feel safe when you are with me and to learn how to hold that space for yourself as well. Please check out my website at mountainmeadowllc.me for more about me.
Kathryn Tromans
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80216 (Online Only)
Your journey begins here. Whether you are suffering from issues like depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, grief and loss, or are struggling to find meaning and purpose in your life, the services offered here will help you heal. Some of us have trauma to process and it is difficult to talk about. Others need guidance to find their inner strengths and know how to use them to their advantage. Kathryn provides a confidential, on-line experience, where you will feel listened to and supported. Kathryn is an experienced and knowledgable teletherapist and is sought out for her expertise.
Your journey begins here. Whether you are suffering from issues like depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, grief and loss, or are struggling to find meaning and purpose in your life, the services offered here will help you heal. Some of us have trauma to process and it is difficult to talk about. Others need guidance to find their inner strengths and know how to use them to their advantage. Kathryn provides a confidential, on-line experience, where you will feel listened to and supported. Kathryn is an experienced and knowledgable teletherapist and is sought out for her expertise.
I am here to guide you on your journey in finding a path to a healthier emotional well-being. I believe in a holistic approach to mental health, focusing on your unique needs and strengths. Together, we will explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to create a personalized plan for healing and growth. I use evidence-based therapies, including CBT, DBT, and mindfulness techniques, to empower you with the tools to manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and more.
I am here to guide you on your journey in finding a path to a healthier emotional well-being. I believe in a holistic approach to mental health, focusing on your unique needs and strengths. Together, we will explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to create a personalized plan for healing and growth. I use evidence-based therapies, including CBT, DBT, and mindfulness techniques, to empower you with the tools to manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and more.
As a seasoned and experienced Counselor, I take a holistic (comprehensive) approach in psychotherapy focusing on all parts of a person which includes the emotional, social, biological, environmental, spiritual/philosophical (meaning and purpose), and psychological components that make us whole. And if you are in need of psychiatric medications, I work with a Psychiatrist in the area and you will have access to this service.
As a seasoned and experienced Counselor, I take a holistic (comprehensive) approach in psychotherapy focusing on all parts of a person which includes the emotional, social, biological, environmental, spiritual/philosophical (meaning and purpose), and psychological components that make us whole. And if you are in need of psychiatric medications, I work with a Psychiatrist in the area and you will have access to this service.
Lillian Bailey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80216
Waitlist for new clients
I am here to support you in your sexual challenges. As an AASECT-certified sex therapist, I've dedicated my career to providing expert knowledge and compassionate guidance to individuals and couples struggling with aspects of their sexuality, including shame, trauma, physical pain, and loss. The people I work with courageously seek to find greater connection with their pleasure, desire, and a sense of ease and comfort in their bodies. I'm so honored to be trusted with these intimate aspects of my clients' lives, and I respect their trust by pursuing excellence as a clinician and holding their stories with great care.
I am here to support you in your sexual challenges. As an AASECT-certified sex therapist, I've dedicated my career to providing expert knowledge and compassionate guidance to individuals and couples struggling with aspects of their sexuality, including shame, trauma, physical pain, and loss. The people I work with courageously seek to find greater connection with their pleasure, desire, and a sense of ease and comfort in their bodies. I'm so honored to be trusted with these intimate aspects of my clients' lives, and I respect their trust by pursuing excellence as a clinician and holding their stories with great care.
Rich Cheng
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80216 (Online Only)
Welcome! I specialize in supporting adults through anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions. You are invited to step into a compassionate space for healing. Amidst the range of emotions – from profound sadness to fleeting relief and moments of anxiety or depression – know you're not alone. If you are seeking support to find transformative healing and learn coping skills, know that with warmth and empathy, we will navigate these feelings together. Are you ready to unlock pathways to growth, renewal, resilience, and strength discovery?
Welcome! I specialize in supporting adults through anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions. You are invited to step into a compassionate space for healing. Amidst the range of emotions – from profound sadness to fleeting relief and moments of anxiety or depression – know you're not alone. If you are seeking support to find transformative healing and learn coping skills, know that with warmth and empathy, we will navigate these feelings together. Are you ready to unlock pathways to growth, renewal, resilience, and strength discovery?
Makaela Bamonti
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80216
I am deeply committed to meeting you exactly where you are, recognizing and celebrating your unique story - it is a privilege to hold this space. I believe in embracing the beautiful (& often painful) complexity of life's interconnectedness and the transformative power of turning our pain into sources of resilience & strength. In our journey together, I aim to help you uncover the narratives that shape your behaviors, finding wisdom in their impact on your life. Every session is approached with a sense of wonder & curiosity, as we explore the sacredness of therapy where all aspects of you are not only welcomed, but utterly accepted.
I am deeply committed to meeting you exactly where you are, recognizing and celebrating your unique story - it is a privilege to hold this space. I believe in embracing the beautiful (& often painful) complexity of life's interconnectedness and the transformative power of turning our pain into sources of resilience & strength. In our journey together, I aim to help you uncover the narratives that shape your behaviors, finding wisdom in their impact on your life. Every session is approached with a sense of wonder & curiosity, as we explore the sacredness of therapy where all aspects of you are not only welcomed, but utterly accepted.
Alexa McElroy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80216
Not accepting new clients
When we experience hardship without community support, we learn to defend against emotions that would be simply too much to hold alone. I identify as a pansexual genderqueer woman and I honor therapy as a space where all of our identities are important. I work with the nervous system and show up as my real, genuine self. My clients typically come to therapy when their defenses hold them back from loving relationships or a fulfilling life. These very same defenses were often formed to survive oppression in relationships, work environments, and school, and are a symbol of our resiliency as people.
When we experience hardship without community support, we learn to defend against emotions that would be simply too much to hold alone. I identify as a pansexual genderqueer woman and I honor therapy as a space where all of our identities are important. I work with the nervous system and show up as my real, genuine self. My clients typically come to therapy when their defenses hold them back from loving relationships or a fulfilling life. These very same defenses were often formed to survive oppression in relationships, work environments, and school, and are a symbol of our resiliency as people.
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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.