Chronic Illness Therapists in Plantsville, CT
Healing Springs Wellness Center, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Plantsville, CT 06479
Hello, I’m Shawniel Chamanlal, Founder and CEO of Healing Springs Wellness Center. Our team of therapists and holistic wellness professionals are dedicated to helping individuals heal, reconnect with themselves, and create more meaningful and fulfilling lives. We provide a safe, culturally affirming, and non-judgmental space where you can work through anxiety, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, and emotional overwhelm. We believe healing happens when people feel seen, supported, and empowered. Our approach integrates evidence-based therapy with whole-person wellness.
Hello, I’m Shawniel Chamanlal, Founder and CEO of Healing Springs Wellness Center. Our team of therapists and holistic wellness professionals are dedicated to helping individuals heal, reconnect with themselves, and create more meaningful and fulfilling lives. We provide a safe, culturally affirming, and non-judgmental space where you can work through anxiety, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, and emotional overwhelm. We believe healing happens when people feel seen, supported, and empowered. Our approach integrates evidence-based therapy with whole-person wellness.
Life can be our toughest teacher, and day-to-day challenges can leave us feeling defeated or stuck in negative thinking patterns. Starting therapy is a huge step, so let's find a plan to “Grow Through What You Go Through.” Healing rests on the trust and support of the therapeutic relationship, and I will be there to help you navigate through your problems and find a solution that is fit just for you!
Life can be our toughest teacher, and day-to-day challenges can leave us feeling defeated or stuck in negative thinking patterns. Starting therapy is a huge step, so let's find a plan to “Grow Through What You Go Through.” Healing rests on the trust and support of the therapeutic relationship, and I will be there to help you navigate through your problems and find a solution that is fit just for you!
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Jan Server is a licensed clinical therapist who has provided comprehensive services to clients for over 30 years. Extensive therapeutic experience with grief, chronic health issues and end of life matters. Geriatric counseling and caregiver counseling. Experience with medications and neurological problems.
Jan Server is a licensed clinical therapist who has provided comprehensive services to clients for over 30 years. Extensive therapeutic experience with grief, chronic health issues and end of life matters. Geriatric counseling and caregiver counseling. Experience with medications and neurological problems.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Board-Certified Oncology Social Worker dedicated to supporting individuals navigating cancer, chronic illness, perinatal mental health challenges, anxiety, and depression.
I spent several years working in oncology and adult medicine at Yale New Haven Hospital/Smilow Cancer Hospital. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), along with strengths-based and person-centered approaches. I’m trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Board-Certified Oncology Social Worker dedicated to supporting individuals navigating cancer, chronic illness, perinatal mental health challenges, anxiety, and depression.
I spent several years working in oncology and adult medicine at Yale New Haven Hospital/Smilow Cancer Hospital. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), along with strengths-based and person-centered approaches. I’m trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Your relationship or marriage is being tested by serious illness, chronic conditions, or the demands of caregiving. You may feel exhausted from managing appointments, responsibilities, and emotional strain while trying to stay connected. Conversations can turn tense or shut down altogether, leaving one or both of you feeling unheard or alone. Intimacy may have shifted, roles may feel unbalanced, and resentment or guilt can quietly build. Even strong couples can feel lost at times—but beneath it all, you still want to feel close, understood, and on the same team again.
Your relationship or marriage is being tested by serious illness, chronic conditions, or the demands of caregiving. You may feel exhausted from managing appointments, responsibilities, and emotional strain while trying to stay connected. Conversations can turn tense or shut down altogether, leaving one or both of you feeling unheard or alone. Intimacy may have shifted, roles may feel unbalanced, and resentment or guilt can quietly build. Even strong couples can feel lost at times—but beneath it all, you still want to feel close, understood, and on the same team again.
Danica R Delgado
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
5 Endorsed
Newington, CT 06111
Waitlist for new clients
With experience across therapy practice, hospitals and clinics, trauma-focused programs, and education, I help navigate anxiety and depression, trauma and PTSD, religious and spiritual harm, chronic illness and pain, life transitions, grief, parenting challenges, and relational difficulties.
My approach draws on a range of humanistic modalities. I am a Level 2-trained and certified Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist, an EFT (tapping) practitioner, and a yoga and mindfulness teacher. I work with people from all walks of life, and have a particular passion for supporting health and mental health care providers.
With experience across therapy practice, hospitals and clinics, trauma-focused programs, and education, I help navigate anxiety and depression, trauma and PTSD, religious and spiritual harm, chronic illness and pain, life transitions, grief, parenting challenges, and relational difficulties.
My approach draws on a range of humanistic modalities. I am a Level 2-trained and certified Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist, an EFT (tapping) practitioner, and a yoga and mindfulness teacher. I work with people from all walks of life, and have a particular passion for supporting health and mental health care providers.
I help adults navigating anxiety, depression, chronic illness, life transitions, stress, and relationship challenges.
I work with individuals who are feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or trying to hold it all together while navigating stress, substance use, chronic health conditions, caregiving responsibilities, and major life transitions. Many of the people I support are used to being the strong one for everyone else while quietly struggling themselves. They may feel burned out, misunderstood, disconnected from who they used to be, or exhausted by the emotional impact of ongoing health challenges. I provide a supportive, judgment-free space to process, heal, rebuild balance, and navigate the emotional weight of life’s ongoing challenges.
I help adults navigating anxiety, depression, chronic illness, life transitions, stress, and relationship challenges.
I work with individuals who are feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or trying to hold it all together while navigating stress, substance use, chronic health conditions, caregiving responsibilities, and major life transitions. Many of the people I support are used to being the strong one for everyone else while quietly struggling themselves. They may feel burned out, misunderstood, disconnected from who they used to be, or exhausted by the emotional impact of ongoing health challenges. I provide a supportive, judgment-free space to process, heal, rebuild balance, and navigate the emotional weight of life’s ongoing challenges.
I am a New York and Connecticut licensed psychologist providing online neurodiversity-affirming therapy for autistic adults, ADHDers, & people with chronic mental & physical health illness concerns, including OCD, GAD, social anxiety, trauma, & chronic illness.
My approach is based on science & effective for adults from different generations from Gen Z to Gen X as well as other diverse communities, including students, other health providers, academics, new parents, & entrepreneurs. I used to work in academia, so other high-achievers often choose to work with me since I can understand the pressures of their world.
I am a New York and Connecticut licensed psychologist providing online neurodiversity-affirming therapy for autistic adults, ADHDers, & people with chronic mental & physical health illness concerns, including OCD, GAD, social anxiety, trauma, & chronic illness.
My approach is based on science & effective for adults from different generations from Gen Z to Gen X as well as other diverse communities, including students, other health providers, academics, new parents, & entrepreneurs. I used to work in academia, so other high-achievers often choose to work with me since I can understand the pressures of their world.
I have worked as a clinical social worker since 1984 in both community and medical settings . My specialties include depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and relationship issues. My goal is to empower clients through deepened insight into the origins of their distress. I help clients identify destructive patterns that are affecting their ability to live healthy and satisfying lives. I welcome any and all clients, especially those fueled by curiosity and a desire to understand what motivates their behavior. I have particular expertise in working with clients with co-occuring illness. I work both with individuals and couples.
I have worked as a clinical social worker since 1984 in both community and medical settings . My specialties include depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and relationship issues. My goal is to empower clients through deepened insight into the origins of their distress. I help clients identify destructive patterns that are affecting their ability to live healthy and satisfying lives. I welcome any and all clients, especially those fueled by curiosity and a desire to understand what motivates their behavior. I have particular expertise in working with clients with co-occuring illness. I work both with individuals and couples.
Relationships are central to the human experience. They shape our expectations about the world, our interactions, and others in our lives. At times, our experiences can leave us feeling dissatisfied, disconnected, and even disillusioned. I am a licensed clinical and health psychologist, working with adults seeking treatment for depression, anxiety, maternal mental illness, vicarious trauma, and those managing life transitions.
Relationships are central to the human experience. They shape our expectations about the world, our interactions, and others in our lives. At times, our experiences can leave us feeling dissatisfied, disconnected, and even disillusioned. I am a licensed clinical and health psychologist, working with adults seeking treatment for depression, anxiety, maternal mental illness, vicarious trauma, and those managing life transitions.
More than ever, our society places high demands and expectations which can be overwhelming to our emotional mental health. Utilizing psychodynamic theories, cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques, I seek to help children, adolescents, adults and families navigate these pressures. I have had the pleasure of providing services as a therapist at Connecticut Children's Medical Center, in private practice, as well as other outpatient and inpatient settings.
More than ever, our society places high demands and expectations which can be overwhelming to our emotional mental health. Utilizing psychodynamic theories, cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques, I seek to help children, adolescents, adults and families navigate these pressures. I have had the pleasure of providing services as a therapist at Connecticut Children's Medical Center, in private practice, as well as other outpatient and inpatient settings.
I am a graduate of Fordham University and I have been in practice for almost 20 years. My goal is to help my clients enhance their quality of life and make positive changes that will improve their overall wellbeing. I specialize in using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help my clients find better ways of managing and coping with their emotions and struggles.
My greatest strength is helping people find hope. I want my clients to know that by working together we can make changes that can make them feel understood and in control of their lives.
I am a graduate of Fordham University and I have been in practice for almost 20 years. My goal is to help my clients enhance their quality of life and make positive changes that will improve their overall wellbeing. I specialize in using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help my clients find better ways of managing and coping with their emotions and struggles.
My greatest strength is helping people find hope. I want my clients to know that by working together we can make changes that can make them feel understood and in control of their lives.
I have been working with people struggling with chronic illness/pain, stress&anxiety for a decade as a health&life coach, and later on as a therapist.
Most of my clients will say I offer immense compassion but will also challenge you to look deeply at the stuff you may be (consciously/or unconsciously) turning away from. I look beyond a label and consider each person as a make up of the physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual. I will use a blend of tools individualized to each person.
I have been working with people struggling with chronic illness/pain, stress&anxiety for a decade as a health&life coach, and later on as a therapist.
Most of my clients will say I offer immense compassion but will also challenge you to look deeply at the stuff you may be (consciously/or unconsciously) turning away from. I look beyond a label and consider each person as a make up of the physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual. I will use a blend of tools individualized to each person.
Welcome! Taking the first step towards seeking support is a courageous decision, and I commend you for it. I am dedicated to helping you navigate the journey towards achieving your goals. I am passionate about using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness to assist clients in recognizing and overcoming challenges they face.
With experience in both home care and outpatient settings, I have had the privilege of supporting individuals through various life transitions. My work and experience extend to adults navigating chronic health issues, caregiver stress, grief and loss and working with healthcare providers.
Welcome! Taking the first step towards seeking support is a courageous decision, and I commend you for it. I am dedicated to helping you navigate the journey towards achieving your goals. I am passionate about using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness to assist clients in recognizing and overcoming challenges they face.
With experience in both home care and outpatient settings, I have had the privilege of supporting individuals through various life transitions. My work and experience extend to adults navigating chronic health issues, caregiver stress, grief and loss and working with healthcare providers.
I have a lifetime of personal experience with chronic illness.
I am most committed to and interested in couples' counseling. I have worked with straight and queer/nonbinary partnerships, as well as ENM/poly. Therapy is not warranted only in crisis, but can often be utilized as a maintenance tool, especially regarding learning how to successfully communicate. Communication in a long term relationship is essential and something about which I am especially passionate. I have completed emotionally focused couples' therapy training as well as level 1 training in Gottman Method Couples’ Therapy and will utilize these methods in my work with couples.
I have a lifetime of personal experience with chronic illness.
I am most committed to and interested in couples' counseling. I have worked with straight and queer/nonbinary partnerships, as well as ENM/poly. Therapy is not warranted only in crisis, but can often be utilized as a maintenance tool, especially regarding learning how to successfully communicate. Communication in a long term relationship is essential and something about which I am especially passionate. I have completed emotionally focused couples' therapy training as well as level 1 training in Gottman Method Couples’ Therapy and will utilize these methods in my work with couples.
Jessica Giordano
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LADC
1 Endorsed
South Windsor, CT 06074
Waitlist for new clients
I want to be part of your healing story. I believe that two people working together are stronger than one. I believe that most of our suffering comes from the pain around separation and disconnection and that healing and empowerment is best experienced and guided within a relational framework. I believe that the traditional or Western medical model for healing is outdated and limited and so I embrace a holistic or integrative approach to mental health. I believe that healing takes place beyond intellectual processing and that we need to integrate healing into somatic or body based processes and rewriting personal narrative.
I want to be part of your healing story. I believe that two people working together are stronger than one. I believe that most of our suffering comes from the pain around separation and disconnection and that healing and empowerment is best experienced and guided within a relational framework. I believe that the traditional or Western medical model for healing is outdated and limited and so I embrace a holistic or integrative approach to mental health. I believe that healing takes place beyond intellectual processing and that we need to integrate healing into somatic or body based processes and rewriting personal narrative.
Young adult to senior citizen, if you are struggling with anxiety, chronic illness, grief, a significant life change, or depression, it would be my pleasure to explore your story with you and help you move forward to a more positive next chapter.
I've been around a bit, got to see some really great bands, and have over 30 years experience in the mental health field. From Gen X to Gen Z, I've seen cleints make meaningful, measurable progress towards a happier, more fulfilling life. The reality is that life isn't fair. It is complex and often messy. Pain, suffering, and injustice are part of the human condition. As a trauma-informed therapist, my eclectic blend of Behaviorial and Existential modalities helps my clients recognize their power to change what can be changed and to choose to limit the energy and attention given to the things that cannot be changed.
Young adult to senior citizen, if you are struggling with anxiety, chronic illness, grief, a significant life change, or depression, it would be my pleasure to explore your story with you and help you move forward to a more positive next chapter.
I've been around a bit, got to see some really great bands, and have over 30 years experience in the mental health field. From Gen X to Gen Z, I've seen cleints make meaningful, measurable progress towards a happier, more fulfilling life. The reality is that life isn't fair. It is complex and often messy. Pain, suffering, and injustice are part of the human condition. As a trauma-informed therapist, my eclectic blend of Behaviorial and Existential modalities helps my clients recognize their power to change what can be changed and to choose to limit the energy and attention given to the things that cannot be changed.
Sky Meadow Counseling & Wellness in offers in-person and telehealth appointments for individuals and families navigating depression, anxiety, mood shifts, substance use, chronic illness, and nervous system dysregulation.
Sky Meadow Counseling & Wellness provides integrative therapy and naturopathic medicine. We specialize in anxiety, trauma-informed care, chronic illness, nervous system regulation, and root cause medicine. Our licensed therapists and NDs collaborate to support whole person healing through evidence-based care.
Sky Meadow Counseling & Wellness in offers in-person and telehealth appointments for individuals and families navigating depression, anxiety, mood shifts, substance use, chronic illness, and nervous system dysregulation.
Sky Meadow Counseling & Wellness provides integrative therapy and naturopathic medicine. We specialize in anxiety, trauma-informed care, chronic illness, nervous system regulation, and root cause medicine. Our licensed therapists and NDs collaborate to support whole person healing through evidence-based care.
Dana Barrile
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC, LPC, MS
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I use my knowledge of physical health to help people who struggle with chronic illness, and/or pain.
My style is person centered, and solution focused. I strive to help people live their lives in a calm, empowered way, while gaining an understanding of how our thoughts, feelings, and actions are connected.
I use my knowledge of physical health to help people who struggle with chronic illness, and/or pain.
My style is person centered, and solution focused. I strive to help people live their lives in a calm, empowered way, while gaining an understanding of how our thoughts, feelings, and actions are connected.
Lilian Iona Yabut
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, ATR, CTMH
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Whether you are seeking brief, solutions-focused therapy or a long-term therapeutic alliance, I offer a blend of approaches to promote positive change. I have worked with individuals struggling with a range of challenges, including chronic medical conditions; panic disorder; gender transitioning; and menopause, offering over a decade of experience in the mental health field as a child and family specialist, art therapist, and (since 2020) professional counselor. As a first gen Asian American and ally of the LGBTQIA+ community, I embrace, encourage, and invite people from all walks of life to seek support without fear or shame.
Whether you are seeking brief, solutions-focused therapy or a long-term therapeutic alliance, I offer a blend of approaches to promote positive change. I have worked with individuals struggling with a range of challenges, including chronic medical conditions; panic disorder; gender transitioning; and menopause, offering over a decade of experience in the mental health field as a child and family specialist, art therapist, and (since 2020) professional counselor. As a first gen Asian American and ally of the LGBTQIA+ community, I embrace, encourage, and invite people from all walks of life to seek support without fear or shame.
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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.