Chronic Illness Therapists in Cherry Creek, Denver, CO
Allison Sand
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO 80209
I am a compassionate and collaborative client-centered therapist, dedicated to helping patients navigate through periods of emotional stress, grief, life transitions, loss, and adjustment to chronic illness.
My work is grounded in psychodynamic and mind-body approaches, emphasizing the connection between emotional, physical and spiritual well-being. As an experienced individual therapist who has worked in various clinical and medical settings, I create a tailor-made plan for each client, integrating evidenced-based treatment approaches into each session.
I am a compassionate and collaborative client-centered therapist, dedicated to helping patients navigate through periods of emotional stress, grief, life transitions, loss, and adjustment to chronic illness.
My work is grounded in psychodynamic and mind-body approaches, emphasizing the connection between emotional, physical and spiritual well-being. As an experienced individual therapist who has worked in various clinical and medical settings, I create a tailor-made plan for each client, integrating evidenced-based treatment approaches into each session.
Samantha Slawson
Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, MA, LPCC , LMFT-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO 80209
Over the course of my life, I also learned many valuable lessons about chronic illness.
When working with individuals, I provide a space to explore who you are and who you want to become. When working with couples or polycules, I utilize Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and other methods to help find communication tools that allow each partner to feel heard and understood.
Over the course of my life, I also learned many valuable lessons about chronic illness.
When working with individuals, I provide a space to explore who you are and who you want to become. When working with couples or polycules, I utilize Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and other methods to help find communication tools that allow each partner to feel heard and understood.
Welcome! My name is Dr. Sinclair and I am the Founder and Director of Sinclair Psychological Associates. I am both a Clinical and Health Psychologist; meaning, I have expertise in treating clients with psychological and emotional stressors (typically trauma, anxiety, grief and other stress responses); as well as clients with medical conditions negatively impacting their daily lives.
Welcome! My name is Dr. Sinclair and I am the Founder and Director of Sinclair Psychological Associates. I am both a Clinical and Health Psychologist; meaning, I have expertise in treating clients with psychological and emotional stressors (typically trauma, anxiety, grief and other stress responses); as well as clients with medical conditions negatively impacting their daily lives.
Michelle Bunch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO 80209
Waitlist for new clients
I believe my role as a licensed clinical social worker is to provide a space to process feelings/emotions, gain insight into behavioral patterns, and develop coping strategies and increased self-awareness. I believe it is important to work collaboratively to identify therapy goals and determine the techniques and strategies that will work best for you in order to find improved wellbeing, personal growth, and to live a more meaningful life. I utilize a blend of many different therapeutic modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and EMDR.
I believe my role as a licensed clinical social worker is to provide a space to process feelings/emotions, gain insight into behavioral patterns, and develop coping strategies and increased self-awareness. I believe it is important to work collaboratively to identify therapy goals and determine the techniques and strategies that will work best for you in order to find improved wellbeing, personal growth, and to live a more meaningful life. I utilize a blend of many different therapeutic modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and EMDR.
Trayci Prince
Licensed Professional Counselor, DBH, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO 80209
I understand how overwhelming life can feel at times. And how difficult it can be to find the time to take care of yourself. Especially if experiencing depression, anxiety or grief related to stressful life transitions. I believe you are ultimately the expert of your own life, but there are times when each of us could benefit from help. As your therapist, I will partner with you in an active, yet non-judgmental manner, to help you achieve your identified goals. My approach is eclectic, holistic and tapered to meet your unique needs.
I understand how overwhelming life can feel at times. And how difficult it can be to find the time to take care of yourself. Especially if experiencing depression, anxiety or grief related to stressful life transitions. I believe you are ultimately the expert of your own life, but there are times when each of us could benefit from help. As your therapist, I will partner with you in an active, yet non-judgmental manner, to help you achieve your identified goals. My approach is eclectic, holistic and tapered to meet your unique needs.
Hi my name is Karlie and I specialize working with trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, and eating disorders. I strive to support people in navigating challenges life throws at us through empowering them to build resilience, find clarity, and personal growth.
As a therapist, my passion is helping you build a grounded, stable sense of self and move beyond feelings of shame that may hold you back. I believe in creating a safe, non-judgmental space where your body can regulate, making room for deep healing and growth. My approach is gentle and collaborative, focused on empowering you to reclaim a strong, authentic sense of self.
Hi my name is Karlie and I specialize working with trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, and eating disorders. I strive to support people in navigating challenges life throws at us through empowering them to build resilience, find clarity, and personal growth.
As a therapist, my passion is helping you build a grounded, stable sense of self and move beyond feelings of shame that may hold you back. I believe in creating a safe, non-judgmental space where your body can regulate, making room for deep healing and growth. My approach is gentle and collaborative, focused on empowering you to reclaim a strong, authentic sense of self.
Kristen Chandler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO 80206
Kristen has been practicing 20+ years in a variety of treatment settings - working with children, adolescents, young adults and families. She collaborates with clients to increase their understanding of the therapeutic process and the opportunities for personal growth. Approachable, patient, responsive, and warm, Kristen deeply values relationships with clients, and works on creating a safe space for growth and authentic communication.
Kristen has been practicing 20+ years in a variety of treatment settings - working with children, adolescents, young adults and families. She collaborates with clients to increase their understanding of the therapeutic process and the opportunities for personal growth. Approachable, patient, responsive, and warm, Kristen deeply values relationships with clients, and works on creating a safe space for growth and authentic communication.
My desire as a clinician is to walk and listen alongside you and empower you with everyday tools to use for growth, healing and freedom. Together we will explore and uncover your therapeutic needs with your story and narrative being the voice we listen to. I strive to create an open, honest and authentic space, adding some humor along the way, for you to feel safe, accepted and heard. I practice using evidenced based and trauma informed care. I am client centered, strengths based and solution focused and will use these modalities for your therapeutic needs.
My desire as a clinician is to walk and listen alongside you and empower you with everyday tools to use for growth, healing and freedom. Together we will explore and uncover your therapeutic needs with your story and narrative being the voice we listen to. I strive to create an open, honest and authentic space, adding some humor along the way, for you to feel safe, accepted and heard. I practice using evidenced based and trauma informed care. I am client centered, strengths based and solution focused and will use these modalities for your therapeutic needs.
Ashley Hansen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO 80209
I'm a Holistic Trauma Therapy Specialist providing both Individual & Group Therapy Sessions for Adults struggling with CPTSD/PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Codependency, Victims of Narcissistic Abuse, Sexual Trauma, other Traumatic Experiences, as well as Grief & Loss Issues. Our Individual Holistic Trauma Therapy sessions use an integrative approach to help clients process their traumatic experiences in healthy, safe ways; and find balance & inner peace at deeper levels. Our Group Trauma Therapy sessions are designed to hold space, support & help clients process and connect with peers who have experienced similar traumatic events.
I'm a Holistic Trauma Therapy Specialist providing both Individual & Group Therapy Sessions for Adults struggling with CPTSD/PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Codependency, Victims of Narcissistic Abuse, Sexual Trauma, other Traumatic Experiences, as well as Grief & Loss Issues. Our Individual Holistic Trauma Therapy sessions use an integrative approach to help clients process their traumatic experiences in healthy, safe ways; and find balance & inner peace at deeper levels. Our Group Trauma Therapy sessions are designed to hold space, support & help clients process and connect with peers who have experienced similar traumatic events.
Hilary Bresner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO 80206
Take charge of your life and find your purpose! By addressing unresolved emotions and creating a practical plan, I’ll help you gain insight and self-awareness to live the life you deserve. I specialize in issues like depression, anxiety, relationships, and self-esteem, and I guide individuals and couples through overwhelming emotions and stressful experiences. Let’s work together toward lasting change.
Take charge of your life and find your purpose! By addressing unresolved emotions and creating a practical plan, I’ll help you gain insight and self-awareness to live the life you deserve. I specialize in issues like depression, anxiety, relationships, and self-esteem, and I guide individuals and couples through overwhelming emotions and stressful experiences. Let’s work together toward lasting change.
If you’re here you might feel stuck, disconnected from yourself or others in your life. You may be overwhelmed with negative or critical thoughts about yourself and wonder why it’s hard for you to navigate life when others seem to do it effortlessly. You may have felt like you were different your whole life or like it’s hard to fit in anywhere. You are not alone. Our society is purposely crafted so that we feel constantly inferior. The truth is that there is no schedule or no one direction that works for everyone. Each person walks their own path and realizing this truth is part of the healing process.
If you’re here you might feel stuck, disconnected from yourself or others in your life. You may be overwhelmed with negative or critical thoughts about yourself and wonder why it’s hard for you to navigate life when others seem to do it effortlessly. You may have felt like you were different your whole life or like it’s hard to fit in anywhere. You are not alone. Our society is purposely crafted so that we feel constantly inferior. The truth is that there is no schedule or no one direction that works for everyone. Each person walks their own path and realizing this truth is part of the healing process.
Meet Our Chronic Illness Therapists
Jennifer Gardner
Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, MFT-C
Verified Verified
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO 80206
Whether you’re coming in for couples therapy or individual therapy, I focus on relational health. I am an MFT-C who is able to understand the origin of many behaviors and connect the past to the present, to create opportunities for change. My core belief is that individuals yearn to be deeply known, accepted, and loved by at least one person. I specialize in working with individuals and couples who enter therapy to discuss grief and loss, trauma, boundary-setting and self-care. My systemic approach will ensure that the work you do will translate into richer relationships that give shape and meaning to your life. -Jennifer Gardner
Whether you’re coming in for couples therapy or individual therapy, I focus on relational health. I am an MFT-C who is able to understand the origin of many behaviors and connect the past to the present, to create opportunities for change. My core belief is that individuals yearn to be deeply known, accepted, and loved by at least one person. I specialize in working with individuals and couples who enter therapy to discuss grief and loss, trauma, boundary-setting and self-care. My systemic approach will ensure that the work you do will translate into richer relationships that give shape and meaning to your life. -Jennifer Gardner
Jessica Quick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO 80206
Jess Quick, MSW, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker who brings warmth and energy along with a cognitive approach to her work with a diverse group of adults. Using a blend of CBT, person-first therapy and humanistic theory, complemented by mindfulness techniques and specialized grief counseling, Jess has worked in a wide variety of treatment settings for over eighteen years to help individuals and couples set, reach, and maintain goals. In addition to her clinical work, Jess has been an Adjunct Professor at Metro State University for the past twelve years focusing on grief and trauma and work and education.
Jess Quick, MSW, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker who brings warmth and energy along with a cognitive approach to her work with a diverse group of adults. Using a blend of CBT, person-first therapy and humanistic theory, complemented by mindfulness techniques and specialized grief counseling, Jess has worked in a wide variety of treatment settings for over eighteen years to help individuals and couples set, reach, and maintain goals. In addition to her clinical work, Jess has been an Adjunct Professor at Metro State University for the past twelve years focusing on grief and trauma and work and education.
Olivia Sullivan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO 80206
Olivia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has over a decade of experience working with patients, families and caregivers with chronic and life-threatening illnesses at multiple hospital systems in New York and Colorado. Most recently, she has worked with pediatric transplant patients, supporting children and their families through their medical journey and life changes.
Olivia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has over a decade of experience working with patients, families and caregivers with chronic and life-threatening illnesses at multiple hospital systems in New York and Colorado. Most recently, she has worked with pediatric transplant patients, supporting children and their families through their medical journey and life changes.
Kim Colna is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 12 years of experience providing evidence based mental health services to children, adults and families to include diagnostic assessment, individual, family, and group therapy. Kim uses a variety of individualized treatment modalities to include, but not limited to CBT, ERP, ACT, DBT, Play Therapy, family systems, and strengths based treatment to treat a wide range of mental health symptoms and conditions to include but not limited to, Anxiety, OCD, ADHD, Behavioral Dysregulation, Trauma/PTSD, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Conversion Disorders and Psychosis.
Kim Colna is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 12 years of experience providing evidence based mental health services to children, adults and families to include diagnostic assessment, individual, family, and group therapy. Kim uses a variety of individualized treatment modalities to include, but not limited to CBT, ERP, ACT, DBT, Play Therapy, family systems, and strengths based treatment to treat a wide range of mental health symptoms and conditions to include but not limited to, Anxiety, OCD, ADHD, Behavioral Dysregulation, Trauma/PTSD, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Conversion Disorders and Psychosis.
Melissa Barbash
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO 80206
You are curious, hard-working, kind, and emotionally inquisitive.
You are also burnt out, exhausted, frustrated and tired of carrying the emotional responsibility in relationships. You want to unravel the stuck-ness you are experiencing, and feel sturdier in yourself and your relationships.
You are curious, hard-working, kind, and emotionally inquisitive.
You are also burnt out, exhausted, frustrated and tired of carrying the emotional responsibility in relationships. You want to unravel the stuck-ness you are experiencing, and feel sturdier in yourself and your relationships.
Welcome. I know that it takes courage to reach out for support, so, thank you for taking the first step to a more fulfilled and happier life. Let me help to address the concerns that are preventing you from achieving wellness by replacing those concerns with helpful, positive thoughts and behaviors. Together, we will establish a supportive, trusting, therapeutic relationship that will enable us to begin the healing process.
Welcome. I know that it takes courage to reach out for support, so, thank you for taking the first step to a more fulfilled and happier life. Let me help to address the concerns that are preventing you from achieving wellness by replacing those concerns with helpful, positive thoughts and behaviors. Together, we will establish a supportive, trusting, therapeutic relationship that will enable us to begin the healing process.
You’re not broken—you’re just stuck in patterns that once protected you but no longer serve you. Maybe you feel anxious, disconnected from yourself or your body, or like the past keeps interfering with your relationships or goals. Therapy can help you gain clarity, build resilience, and reconnect with what truly matters. I offer evidence-based, integrative therapy for trauma, anxiety, identity shifts, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. With doctoral training from Stanford and a decade of experience, I help people heal, grow, and build more meaningful lives.
You’re not broken—you’re just stuck in patterns that once protected you but no longer serve you. Maybe you feel anxious, disconnected from yourself or your body, or like the past keeps interfering with your relationships or goals. Therapy can help you gain clarity, build resilience, and reconnect with what truly matters. I offer evidence-based, integrative therapy for trauma, anxiety, identity shifts, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. With doctoral training from Stanford and a decade of experience, I help people heal, grow, and build more meaningful lives.
I am a white neurodivergent nonbinary trans woman interested in supporting adults navigating life changes of all kinds, with specific attention to collaboration with trans, nonbinary, and (neuro)queer individuals. My hope would be to identify and to build on clients' existing strengths and skills to foster increased confidence, values-based problem solving, and affirming connections in relationships. I defer to practices that root therapy in each client's lived experience and that challenge the ways we often reduce suffering and distress to individual questions of functioning, resilience, and exploitability. I am COVID conscious.
I am a white neurodivergent nonbinary trans woman interested in supporting adults navigating life changes of all kinds, with specific attention to collaboration with trans, nonbinary, and (neuro)queer individuals. My hope would be to identify and to build on clients' existing strengths and skills to foster increased confidence, values-based problem solving, and affirming connections in relationships. I defer to practices that root therapy in each client's lived experience and that challenge the ways we often reduce suffering and distress to individual questions of functioning, resilience, and exploitability. I am COVID conscious.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.
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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.