Chronic Illness Therapists in 85045
Dr. Angela Stillman
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85045 (Online Only)
Struggling with stress, unhappiness, anxiety, or even chronic illness that affects your day-to-day life, relationships, and school or work? Are limiting beliefs and unhelpful subconscious programming keeping you from your goals and aspirations? Do you wonder if life could be better and feel more fulfilling? Your struggles are real and deserve attention! I offer 2-3 day virtual Intensive Therapeutic Programs (6-9 hours) to help you kickstart your healing journey. This is a perfect fit for those who cannot necessarily commit to weekly therapy and desire expedited benefits from therapy.
Struggling with stress, unhappiness, anxiety, or even chronic illness that affects your day-to-day life, relationships, and school or work? Are limiting beliefs and unhelpful subconscious programming keeping you from your goals and aspirations? Do you wonder if life could be better and feel more fulfilling? Your struggles are real and deserve attention! I offer 2-3 day virtual Intensive Therapeutic Programs (6-9 hours) to help you kickstart your healing journey. This is a perfect fit for those who cannot necessarily commit to weekly therapy and desire expedited benefits from therapy.
Dr. Meredith Van Tine
Psychologist, PsyD, JD
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85045
Welcome to Scottsdale Women's Psychology, a boutique psychology practice specializing in women's empowerment through the delivery of gender-sensitive, research-supported psychotherapy for women. SWP clients receive the highest standard of care and comfort while engaging in the work of therapy. Privacy is of the utmost importance. Services are offered in a discreet and serene residential-style setting with a private exit. Clients enjoy individualized attention and flexible appointment times. SWP offers one, two, and three-hour appointments. Remote services are readily available to accommodate busy work or travel schedules.
Welcome to Scottsdale Women's Psychology, a boutique psychology practice specializing in women's empowerment through the delivery of gender-sensitive, research-supported psychotherapy for women. SWP clients receive the highest standard of care and comfort while engaging in the work of therapy. Privacy is of the utmost importance. Services are offered in a discreet and serene residential-style setting with a private exit. Clients enjoy individualized attention and flexible appointment times. SWP offers one, two, and three-hour appointments. Remote services are readily available to accommodate busy work or travel schedules.
Kayla Block
Licensed Professional Counselor, MC, LPC, ASDCS
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85045 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Note: I am not currently accepting new clients. Welcome! I'm Kayla Block, owner of Spectrum of Growth Counseling. I love working with adults struggling with understanding their neurodivergent identity. Whether you identify as "on the spectrum" or "neuro-spicy", I love helping clients connect with themselves on a deeper level. I also enjoy working with adults struggling with symptoms related to trauma and dissociation. I find that combining EMDR and IFS parts work can be extremely helpful in getting to "deeper" issues that talk therapy may not adequately address.
Note: I am not currently accepting new clients. Welcome! I'm Kayla Block, owner of Spectrum of Growth Counseling. I love working with adults struggling with understanding their neurodivergent identity. Whether you identify as "on the spectrum" or "neuro-spicy", I love helping clients connect with themselves on a deeper level. I also enjoy working with adults struggling with symptoms related to trauma and dissociation. I find that combining EMDR and IFS parts work can be extremely helpful in getting to "deeper" issues that talk therapy may not adequately address.
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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.