Chronic Illness Therapists in Darke County, OH
Michelle Marie Phillips
Counselor, MS, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Greenville, OH 45331
Do you wake up feeling unsatisfied and unsure of yourself, your life and even those around you? Do you feel like you’re disconnected and unplugged from the world around you? Have you experienced things that you don’t want to think about, let alone talk about? You can get free of the past and find meaning and purpose in your life’s journey. “I am not what happened to me, I am what I chose to become” this quote by Carl Jung exemplifies my philosophy working with clients. Let’s partner together to clear that fog and find the light of your life’s lighthouse.
Do you wake up feeling unsatisfied and unsure of yourself, your life and even those around you? Do you feel like you’re disconnected and unplugged from the world around you? Have you experienced things that you don’t want to think about, let alone talk about? You can get free of the past and find meaning and purpose in your life’s journey. “I am not what happened to me, I am what I chose to become” this quote by Carl Jung exemplifies my philosophy working with clients. Let’s partner together to clear that fog and find the light of your life’s lighthouse.
Mindfully - Toledo, OH
Counselor, MA, LPCC, LISW, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Dayton, OH 45390
At Mindfully, we are dedicated to helping our clients heal, grow, and thrive. We focus on matching clients with providers who specialize in the challenges they are facing. By providing the best fit from the start, we help our clients meet their goals with greater success and our providers find deeper fulfillment in their work.
At Mindfully, we are dedicated to helping our clients heal, grow, and thrive. We focus on matching clients with providers who specialize in the challenges they are facing. By providing the best fit from the start, we help our clients meet their goals with greater success and our providers find deeper fulfillment in their work.
Donna Hurd Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor , MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Dayton, OH 45390 (Online Only)
Emotional pain from childhood can affect many aspects of adulthood. You many feel that your past is: Compromising your ability to enjoy the present; Creating a disconnect from those around you; Causing you to please everyone but yourself; Contributing to generally unmothered, unsettled, and unhappy feelings. If this describes what you have been feeling, let's talk. I will help you make sense of those feelings in a very caring and understanding manner. We will find ways to help you move forward and enable you to appreciate who you are.
Emotional pain from childhood can affect many aspects of adulthood. You many feel that your past is: Compromising your ability to enjoy the present; Creating a disconnect from those around you; Causing you to please everyone but yourself; Contributing to generally unmothered, unsettled, and unhappy feelings. If this describes what you have been feeling, let's talk. I will help you make sense of those feelings in a very caring and understanding manner. We will find ways to help you move forward and enable you to appreciate who you are.
Jennifer Gobel
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
Dayton, OH 45390 (Online Only)
Hello. My name is Jennifer (Jen) Gobel. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing virtually via teletherapy in Ohio. I received my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. I have worked in a variety of settings since becoming a counselor and have found my niche in private practice. I have worked with individuals ranging in ages from 5 to 65+ with issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, and much more. I have enjoyed the unique characteristics that each person brings as we are all such interesting individuals.
Hello. My name is Jennifer (Jen) Gobel. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing virtually via teletherapy in Ohio. I received my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. I have worked in a variety of settings since becoming a counselor and have found my niche in private practice. I have worked with individuals ranging in ages from 5 to 65+ with issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, and much more. I have enjoyed the unique characteristics that each person brings as we are all such interesting individuals.
Ashley Hinkle
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC-S, LCDCIII
Verified Verified
Dayton, OH 45390 (Online Only)
Do you ever struggle with depression, trauma, grief, anxiety, addiction relationships and/or stress management? I utilize a person centered and client focused approach to help you navigate life. I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for us to work on your therapeutic goals to get you feeling better and becoming the best version of yourself. I have been working in the mental health and community behavioral health fields since 2014. I became a therapist because I love to help others and I find it to be a great privilege to be a part of someone's journey to healing.
Do you ever struggle with depression, trauma, grief, anxiety, addiction relationships and/or stress management? I utilize a person centered and client focused approach to help you navigate life. I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for us to work on your therapeutic goals to get you feeling better and becoming the best version of yourself. I have been working in the mental health and community behavioral health fields since 2014. I became a therapist because I love to help others and I find it to be a great privilege to be a part of someone's journey to healing.
Online Therapists
Dulce Hershberger LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43214
I have extensive training in trauma, relationships, grief/loss, survivors of suicide, addiction, PTSD, depression/anxiety, chronic illness, life transitions, end of life issues, children and adolescents, and the elderly.
Living in balance is the ongoing goal I hope for my clients. Whether it be to repair relationships, working on achieving your personal best, learning to handle mental illness, moving towards forgiveness, or handling life changes, we can always move towards making positive changes to live a more satisfying life.
I have extensive training in trauma, relationships, grief/loss, survivors of suicide, addiction, PTSD, depression/anxiety, chronic illness, life transitions, end of life issues, children and adolescents, and the elderly.
Living in balance is the ongoing goal I hope for my clients. Whether it be to repair relationships, working on achieving your personal best, learning to handle mental illness, moving towards forgiveness, or handling life changes, we can always move towards making positive changes to live a more satisfying life.
Stephanie Tintner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CDP, BCPA
Verified Verified
Cincinnati, OH 45220 (Online Only)
I am skilled at helping clients with various challenges, but I consider my expertise to be helping people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, caregivers for others, healthcare workers, people dealing with chronic illness, and people going through life transitions.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or just not feeling like you’re firing on all cylinders? Maybe you're feeling burnt out from life or work. Life throws heavy stuff at us, and sometimes, we need a partner to figure it out. That’s where I come in; I’m just a real person helping other real people. The idea of talking to a therapist can be scary- maybe you’re not ready to share your whole story, and that’s okay. My job is to help you figure out what you want to work on and go from there. I believe therapy is a safe place where we can come up with solutions to some of the challenges you may be experiencing.
I am skilled at helping clients with various challenges, but I consider my expertise to be helping people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, caregivers for others, healthcare workers, people dealing with chronic illness, and people going through life transitions.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or just not feeling like you’re firing on all cylinders? Maybe you're feeling burnt out from life or work. Life throws heavy stuff at us, and sometimes, we need a partner to figure it out. That’s where I come in; I’m just a real person helping other real people. The idea of talking to a therapist can be scary- maybe you’re not ready to share your whole story, and that’s okay. My job is to help you figure out what you want to work on and go from there. I believe therapy is a safe place where we can come up with solutions to some of the challenges you may be experiencing.
Mary Valerie Wolff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lewis Center, OH 43035 (Online Only)
I specialize in depression, anxiety, grief, victims of abuse (physical, emotional, verbal, sexual, spiritual), addictions (including internet addiction), Christian counseling, parenting issues, adoption, infertility issues, chronic pain managment, chronic illness issues, and crisis counseling.
I have provided psychotherapy services for over 35 years to individuals (adults and children), couples, and families. Once a therapeutic relationship is established, then a treatment plan is formulated based upon my client’s needs wherein each client’s inherent strengths are utilized to maximize growth and results. Resources are provided as an adjunct to the therapeutic process.
I specialize in depression, anxiety, grief, victims of abuse (physical, emotional, verbal, sexual, spiritual), addictions (including internet addiction), Christian counseling, parenting issues, adoption, infertility issues, chronic pain managment, chronic illness issues, and crisis counseling.
I have provided psychotherapy services for over 35 years to individuals (adults and children), couples, and families. Once a therapeutic relationship is established, then a treatment plan is formulated based upon my client’s needs wherein each client’s inherent strengths are utilized to maximize growth and results. Resources are provided as an adjunct to the therapeutic process.
Ashley Liston-Avnaim
LPC, MHSP, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Cincinnati, OH 45213 (Online Only)
It is my hope to partner with you in learning how to first be with and then move through life's painful experiences in such a way that feels authentic to you. If you have unresolved grief, trauma or other barriers to your ability to thrive, I would love to join you in opening new doors to embodied and conscious living. I enjoy working with folks from most walks of life, those with body-based concerns such as chronic illness, chronic pain or difficult to diagnose physical symptoms that may be having an impact on mental health.
It is my hope to partner with you in learning how to first be with and then move through life's painful experiences in such a way that feels authentic to you. If you have unresolved grief, trauma or other barriers to your ability to thrive, I would love to join you in opening new doors to embodied and conscious living. I enjoy working with folks from most walks of life, those with body-based concerns such as chronic illness, chronic pain or difficult to diagnose physical symptoms that may be having an impact on mental health.
Christine M Gemberling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S, MSW
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43235 (Online Only)
My experience includes counseling in areas of grief and loss, life transitions, chronic illness, anxiety, depression and much more.
Taking a step towards mental wellness can be overwhelming, but I am here to walk you through the process. I provide a safe, and flexible environment for clients to explore their goals in life and I empower individuals to make a plan for healing. Each plan of care is created with an individually focused lens that allows clients to maintain control of their goals and action steps towards wellness. Although my approach is integrative and person-centered, I most often utilize CBT, mindfulness, supportive, strength-based and couples therapy techniques within my sessions.
My experience includes counseling in areas of grief and loss, life transitions, chronic illness, anxiety, depression and much more.
Taking a step towards mental wellness can be overwhelming, but I am here to walk you through the process. I provide a safe, and flexible environment for clients to explore their goals in life and I empower individuals to make a plan for healing. Each plan of care is created with an individually focused lens that allows clients to maintain control of their goals and action steps towards wellness. Although my approach is integrative and person-centered, I most often utilize CBT, mindfulness, supportive, strength-based and couples therapy techniques within my sessions.
Kacie M Pedon
Counselor, LPCCS
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43220 (Online Only)
I specialize in counseling other counselors and therapists, narcissist abuse, AD/HD, chronic illness, women's issues, life transition, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, and self-esteem.
My therapeutic approach is person centered, supportive, positive and challenging to the point of helping you develop self-compassion, self-love and overall confidence. We all struggle from time to time and deserve a non-judgmental support person. If you are wanting to improve any aspect of your life, or to cope with trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, I am here to assist you as you work toward your goals. If you do not want to utilize insurance to cover sessions cost, my self-pay rate is $120 per session for individuals. I am in compliance with the No Surprise Act and will provide you with a Good Faith Estimate.
I specialize in counseling other counselors and therapists, narcissist abuse, AD/HD, chronic illness, women's issues, life transition, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, and self-esteem.
My therapeutic approach is person centered, supportive, positive and challenging to the point of helping you develop self-compassion, self-love and overall confidence. We all struggle from time to time and deserve a non-judgmental support person. If you are wanting to improve any aspect of your life, or to cope with trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, I am here to assist you as you work toward your goals. If you do not want to utilize insurance to cover sessions cost, my self-pay rate is $120 per session for individuals. I am in compliance with the No Surprise Act and will provide you with a Good Faith Estimate.
Stephanie Newberry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified Verified
Sunbury, OH 43074
I am a mental health therapist that specializes in adolescents, families, and adults on a large range of issues including anxiety, depression, personality disorders, eating disorders and weight loss, trauma, chronic illness and a multitude of other challenges. My approach to therapy is to be warm, authentic and person-centered and often use humor in my counseling style. I like to focus on client's strengths and help empower them to achieve their goals. I am passionate about tailoring client's needs and creating a collaborative environment based on therapeutic rapport, empathy and direct feedback.
I am a mental health therapist that specializes in adolescents, families, and adults on a large range of issues including anxiety, depression, personality disorders, eating disorders and weight loss, trauma, chronic illness and a multitude of other challenges. My approach to therapy is to be warm, authentic and person-centered and often use humor in my counseling style. I like to focus on client's strengths and help empower them to achieve their goals. I am passionate about tailoring client's needs and creating a collaborative environment based on therapeutic rapport, empathy and direct feedback.
Suzanne Gord
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MSEd, LPC, CCATP
Verified Verified
Centerville, OH 45458 (Online Only)
Accepting New Clients. I work with adults and older adults on a wide variety of issues including life transitions, anxiety, chronic illness, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). I’m a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP). This means I have specialized training in exploring the causes and treatment of anxiety disorders. Along with talk therapy, I use somatic practices such as mindfulness, movement, grounding, and breath-work. These techniques have been found to bring balance to the mind and reduce emotional distress.
Accepting New Clients. I work with adults and older adults on a wide variety of issues including life transitions, anxiety, chronic illness, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). I’m a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP). This means I have specialized training in exploring the causes and treatment of anxiety disorders. Along with talk therapy, I use somatic practices such as mindfulness, movement, grounding, and breath-work. These techniques have been found to bring balance to the mind and reduce emotional distress.
Laura Walts
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43228 (Online Only)
Is life weighing you down? Are you tired, feeling stuck or alone in trying to figure things out and move ahead? Perhaps you are going through a difficult transition, grief, or chronic illness. Maybe you are struggling difficult memories that you just can't seem to get past, even a recent trauma. I’d love to come along-side you to help you identify and connect to your stengths, build resiliency and support you in moving forward.
Is life weighing you down? Are you tired, feeling stuck or alone in trying to figure things out and move ahead? Perhaps you are going through a difficult transition, grief, or chronic illness. Maybe you are struggling difficult memories that you just can't seem to get past, even a recent trauma. I’d love to come along-side you to help you identify and connect to your stengths, build resiliency and support you in moving forward.
Elizabeth Ming
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Chester, OH 45069
Waitlist for new clients
My focus areas are adults seeking support for anxiety, existential issues, grief, chronic illness, caregiver issues, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, & trauma.
My approach to therapy is as unique as you. I believe in building a strong therapeutic relationship by getting to know you, your story, what you value, and what you find meaningful. We work together to get to the core of the issue you’d like to address and listen for the deepest voice within you. I partner with you in helping you to navigate the realities and limitations of being human while also embracing the freedom to choose how to live your life, align with your values, live in the present, and find meaning.
My focus areas are adults seeking support for anxiety, existential issues, grief, chronic illness, caregiver issues, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, & trauma.
My approach to therapy is as unique as you. I believe in building a strong therapeutic relationship by getting to know you, your story, what you value, and what you find meaningful. We work together to get to the core of the issue you’d like to address and listen for the deepest voice within you. I partner with you in helping you to navigate the realities and limitations of being human while also embracing the freedom to choose how to live your life, align with your values, live in the present, and find meaning.
Dr. Michelle Flaum
Counselor, EdD, LPCC-S, DCMHS
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Cincinnati, OH 45207 (Online Only)
My expertise includes depression, anxiety disorders, medical trauma and chronic illness.
I would characterize my approach to working with clients as both holistic and strength-based. I feel that achieving mental and emotional well-being and healthy relationships requires paying attention to all areas of self: the mind, body and spirit. In addition, I try to help my clients achieve mental, emotional and relational health by building on the strengths already present in their lives. I firmly believe that people have the ability to make positive changes in their lives, and I see it as my job to help clients identify and traverse the steps necessary to achieving these changes.
My expertise includes depression, anxiety disorders, medical trauma and chronic illness.
I would characterize my approach to working with clients as both holistic and strength-based. I feel that achieving mental and emotional well-being and healthy relationships requires paying attention to all areas of self: the mind, body and spirit. In addition, I try to help my clients achieve mental, emotional and relational health by building on the strengths already present in their lives. I firmly believe that people have the ability to make positive changes in their lives, and I see it as my job to help clients identify and traverse the steps necessary to achieving these changes.
Dani Hanlin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Westerville, OH 43081
Waitlist for new clients
I'm familiar with anxiety, depression, PTSD/C-PTSD, chronic illness, trauma, divorce, relationship issues, grief, weight issues, suicide, and suicidal ideation.
Note: I have an approx. 8 week waitlist for new clients at this time - - - I am here as an unbiased listener. I believe there is no “one-size-fits-all” when it comes to therapy. Every individual is different, including myself, and we all come to therapy with different backgrounds, cultures, world views, and experiences. I use a collaborative and holistic approach with a focus on the mind-body connection, and it is my goal to provide you with intentional, sustainable, and practical tools.
I'm familiar with anxiety, depression, PTSD/C-PTSD, chronic illness, trauma, divorce, relationship issues, grief, weight issues, suicide, and suicidal ideation.
Note: I have an approx. 8 week waitlist for new clients at this time - - - I am here as an unbiased listener. I believe there is no “one-size-fits-all” when it comes to therapy. Every individual is different, including myself, and we all come to therapy with different backgrounds, cultures, world views, and experiences. I use a collaborative and holistic approach with a focus on the mind-body connection, and it is my goal to provide you with intentional, sustainable, and practical tools.
Gwen Verhoff
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43220
Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, and hopeless? You are not alone and don’t have to navigate these challenges by yourself. We all need help at some point in our lives. I believe that you have within you the capacity to heal, grow, and find peace within your life. My role is to walk alongside you, in a safe, nurturing, and non-judgmental environment to help you uncover who you truly are underneath the pain. Individuals see me for a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, chronic illness, and life transitions.
Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, and hopeless? You are not alone and don’t have to navigate these challenges by yourself. We all need help at some point in our lives. I believe that you have within you the capacity to heal, grow, and find peace within your life. My role is to walk alongside you, in a safe, nurturing, and non-judgmental environment to help you uncover who you truly are underneath the pain. Individuals see me for a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, chronic illness, and life transitions.
Marjorie Grafton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S, CST
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43221
Therapeutically, I have always been drawn to the way we relate to the body. Your body is your home, but many of us feel disconnected from ourselves due to the pressures and oppression we face in the modern world. I have worked with clients on many of these spots of disconnection ranging from eating disorders to chronic illness to sexuality and pleasure. Using the tenets of Acceptance and Commitment therapy, mindfulness, and sex therapy approaches, I hope to make this space feel a little more like home again.
Therapeutically, I have always been drawn to the way we relate to the body. Your body is your home, but many of us feel disconnected from ourselves due to the pressures and oppression we face in the modern world. I have worked with clients on many of these spots of disconnection ranging from eating disorders to chronic illness to sexuality and pleasure. Using the tenets of Acceptance and Commitment therapy, mindfulness, and sex therapy approaches, I hope to make this space feel a little more like home again.
Randall Harvey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
Centerville, OH 45458 (Online Only)
I work with PTSD for Veterans, chronic illness, and grief and loss.
I know finding a good fit for a therapist is hard. And finding a good fit is critical to finding relief and healing. Feeling alone in the trauma, the grief and loss, the overwhelm, and just feeling stuck. It's exhausting, lonely, and I know you're sick of it by now. You get to have some guidance, laughs, and expertise as you go to your sessions, work on YOU outside of sessions, and start feeling more whole again. As for working with me and what it's like? I've been told I'm warm and humorous (usually at my own expense). I see you as the expert and me as the guide, and I will put you at ease right off the bat.
I work with PTSD for Veterans, chronic illness, and grief and loss.
I know finding a good fit for a therapist is hard. And finding a good fit is critical to finding relief and healing. Feeling alone in the trauma, the grief and loss, the overwhelm, and just feeling stuck. It's exhausting, lonely, and I know you're sick of it by now. You get to have some guidance, laughs, and expertise as you go to your sessions, work on YOU outside of sessions, and start feeling more whole again. As for working with me and what it's like? I've been told I'm warm and humorous (usually at my own expense). I see you as the expert and me as the guide, and I will put you at ease right off the bat.
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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.