Chronic Illness Therapists in Marietta, GA
Current availability for ADHD and adolescent/adult autism or psych evaluations only>.>. Are you an adolescent or young adult who is struggling? I see young people with variety of presenting problems, including: anxiety, depression, inattention and distractibility, relational difficulties, life transitions, and managing a chronic medical condition and maintaining psychological well-being. I also help parents, kids, adolescents, and young adults figure out what underlying issues may be causing them problems. I do this through providing evaluations for ADHD, LD, Autism Spectrum, and Personality or Psychological assessments.
Current availability for ADHD and adolescent/adult autism or psych evaluations only>.>. Are you an adolescent or young adult who is struggling? I see young people with variety of presenting problems, including: anxiety, depression, inattention and distractibility, relational difficulties, life transitions, and managing a chronic medical condition and maintaining psychological well-being. I also help parents, kids, adolescents, and young adults figure out what underlying issues may be causing them problems. I do this through providing evaluations for ADHD, LD, Autism Spectrum, and Personality or Psychological assessments.
Sometimes the mind feels crowded—with worry, longing, or the quiet ache of disconnection. Therapy is a space for two minds to think together, to untangle what’s hidden and give shape to what’s felt. At its best, it helps us become better social creatures—more able to move from desire to freedom, from thoughtful exploration to a more open and connected life. I work with clients exploring anxiety, intimacy, depression, and identity—seeking not perfection, but understanding and ease.
Sometimes the mind feels crowded—with worry, longing, or the quiet ache of disconnection. Therapy is a space for two minds to think together, to untangle what’s hidden and give shape to what’s felt. At its best, it helps us become better social creatures—more able to move from desire to freedom, from thoughtful exploration to a more open and connected life. I work with clients exploring anxiety, intimacy, depression, and identity—seeking not perfection, but understanding and ease.
I help clients navigate major life changes like starting a new job, becoming a parent, or ending a relationship—times when it’s easy to feel off balance. Therapy with me is supportive and respectful, where all parts of you are welcome. We’ll explore your feelings and build tools to help you feel more grounded and in control. I provide a safe and welcoming space for those dealing with stress, anxiety, and depression, and I work to ensure you feel heard, understood, and empowered as we move through your healing process together.
I help clients navigate major life changes like starting a new job, becoming a parent, or ending a relationship—times when it’s easy to feel off balance. Therapy with me is supportive and respectful, where all parts of you are welcome. We’ll explore your feelings and build tools to help you feel more grounded and in control. I provide a safe and welcoming space for those dealing with stress, anxiety, and depression, and I work to ensure you feel heard, understood, and empowered as we move through your healing process together.
When we don't feel safe, heard, accepted, or understood, our lives become more challenging. Our defense mechanisms, the behaviors we find hardest to change, become stronger, and our worries become louder. As a therapist, I believe in creating a nurturing, safe, trusting, and non-judgemental environment where you can feel seen, heard, and free to share openly. In our sessions, the walls that were once built up can come down to create a place of acceptance and healing. I want you to know that you are good enough, you can heal, and you have the ability to save yourself!
When we don't feel safe, heard, accepted, or understood, our lives become more challenging. Our defense mechanisms, the behaviors we find hardest to change, become stronger, and our worries become louder. As a therapist, I believe in creating a nurturing, safe, trusting, and non-judgemental environment where you can feel seen, heard, and free to share openly. In our sessions, the walls that were once built up can come down to create a place of acceptance and healing. I want you to know that you are good enough, you can heal, and you have the ability to save yourself!
Hey you! Yes you! Out there scrolling through this website looking for a therapist and feeling overwhelmed by the choice. I am an autistic, fat, queer and chronically ill therapist who loves to help other similar individuals. I find I fit best with other ND clients. Most of my clients are queer, trans, ADHD, autistic and/or Audhd and OCD. I utilize talk therapy (psychotherapy and psychodynamic) so being able to verbally process would be highly beneficial. I speak sarcasm fluently but memes are still a second language I am tourist fluent in. . If I haven't mentioned something please ask- I'm always up for learning.
Hey you! Yes you! Out there scrolling through this website looking for a therapist and feeling overwhelmed by the choice. I am an autistic, fat, queer and chronically ill therapist who loves to help other similar individuals. I find I fit best with other ND clients. Most of my clients are queer, trans, ADHD, autistic and/or Audhd and OCD. I utilize talk therapy (psychotherapy and psychodynamic) so being able to verbally process would be highly beneficial. I speak sarcasm fluently but memes are still a second language I am tourist fluent in. . If I haven't mentioned something please ask- I'm always up for learning.
Are you struggling with life transitions, chronic health conditions, or the relentless demands of high achievement? You're not alone. Many of my clients seek understanding, balance, and effective ways to manage stress and enhance overall well-being. Whether you're navigating personal challenges, health issues, or seeking deeper fulfillment, I'm here to provide support tailored specifically to your needs, helping you make meaningful changes that resonate with your life goals
Are you struggling with life transitions, chronic health conditions, or the relentless demands of high achievement? You're not alone. Many of my clients seek understanding, balance, and effective ways to manage stress and enhance overall well-being. Whether you're navigating personal challenges, health issues, or seeking deeper fulfillment, I'm here to provide support tailored specifically to your needs, helping you make meaningful changes that resonate with your life goals
I specialize in working with patients and families who experience Chronic Illness and Pain.
Helping clients reach and maintain an improved quality of life, I work with clients on processing anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma experienced from managing a chronic illness. I am patient-centered, helping clients move forward and creating a new sense of self, helping clients move forward in their health journey and quality of life.
I specialize in working with patients and families who experience Chronic Illness and Pain.
Helping clients reach and maintain an improved quality of life, I work with clients on processing anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma experienced from managing a chronic illness. I am patient-centered, helping clients move forward and creating a new sense of self, helping clients move forward in their health journey and quality of life.
I enjoy working with adolescents, individuals, couples, and families. In our work together, I will help you access deeper, and sometimes neglected, parts of yourself to improve the connection that you experience with the people who matter most to you. I will help you build insight into yourself and your relationships, as well as help you gain the tools to communicate your values and emotions effectively. I will be there through the tears and the laughter.
I enjoy working with adolescents, individuals, couples, and families. In our work together, I will help you access deeper, and sometimes neglected, parts of yourself to improve the connection that you experience with the people who matter most to you. I will help you build insight into yourself and your relationships, as well as help you gain the tools to communicate your values and emotions effectively. I will be there through the tears and the laughter.
I also walk alongside clients navigating chronic illness, chronic pain, and medical trauma.
Our bodies can hold onto experiences that our minds weren’t able to process at the time. My therapeutic approach stems from research, post-graduate training, and a growing expertise of the lingering effects of trauma on the mind and body. I focus on individualized trauma-informed care with foundations in somatic experiencing and attachment theory.
I also walk alongside clients navigating chronic illness, chronic pain, and medical trauma.
Our bodies can hold onto experiences that our minds weren’t able to process at the time. My therapeutic approach stems from research, post-graduate training, and a growing expertise of the lingering effects of trauma on the mind and body. I focus on individualized trauma-informed care with foundations in somatic experiencing and attachment theory.
Tzipporah Gerson-Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, C-IAYT, RYT
2 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30067
You don’t need to “think” your way out of pain—because healing doesn’t just happen in the mind. It happens in the body, the breath, the rhythm of the nervous system.
I specialize in somatic movement psychotherapy, nervous system re-patterning, yoga therapy, EMDR, and psycho-spiritual care for women and girls (ages 12+). My approach is grounded in the understanding that the body holds the imprint of trauma, chronic stress, and emotional wounds—and that it also holds the potential for deep relief, reconnection, and restoration.
You don’t need to “think” your way out of pain—because healing doesn’t just happen in the mind. It happens in the body, the breath, the rhythm of the nervous system.
I specialize in somatic movement psychotherapy, nervous system re-patterning, yoga therapy, EMDR, and psycho-spiritual care for women and girls (ages 12+). My approach is grounded in the understanding that the body holds the imprint of trauma, chronic stress, and emotional wounds—and that it also holds the potential for deep relief, reconnection, and restoration.
As a fellow participant in the daily life of a human being, I know firsthand some of the struggles, questions, and emotions that can arise, and believe that no one should have to work through these alone. Whether they feel big or small, old or new, visible or invisible, you deserve to be heard and attuned to. As a Licensed Associate Counselor, I have the honor of walking with my clients in the absurdity of life. My goal is to create a positive, safe space where clients can be themselves, build self-confidence, practice new skills, and gain insight into themselves.
As a fellow participant in the daily life of a human being, I know firsthand some of the struggles, questions, and emotions that can arise, and believe that no one should have to work through these alone. Whether they feel big or small, old or new, visible or invisible, you deserve to be heard and attuned to. As a Licensed Associate Counselor, I have the honor of walking with my clients in the absurdity of life. My goal is to create a positive, safe space where clients can be themselves, build self-confidence, practice new skills, and gain insight into themselves.
As someone who has navigated my own seasons of chronic illness, anxiety, and healing, I understand how heavy and isolating it can feel.
I draw from evidence-based approaches to meet your individual needs with compassion and flexibility. If you’re working through trauma or distressing life experiences, I offer EMDR to support deep, body-based healing. EMDR can be especially helpful when talk therapy alone hasn’t been enough to move through the stuck places.
As someone who has navigated my own seasons of chronic illness, anxiety, and healing, I understand how heavy and isolating it can feel.
I draw from evidence-based approaches to meet your individual needs with compassion and flexibility. If you’re working through trauma or distressing life experiences, I offer EMDR to support deep, body-based healing. EMDR can be especially helpful when talk therapy alone hasn’t been enough to move through the stuck places.
Navigating through the many challenges that life gives us can feel overwhelming, especially when you feel alone and uncertain about how to cope. I am passionate about helping individuals find their own inner strength to cope with challenges, such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, stress management, and life transitions. I also enjoy working with teenagers and young adults to navigate their way through school and to guide them towards finding their own identity. I aim to provide a non-judgmental and collaborative space for discovery, empowerment, and growth.
Navigating through the many challenges that life gives us can feel overwhelming, especially when you feel alone and uncertain about how to cope. I am passionate about helping individuals find their own inner strength to cope with challenges, such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, stress management, and life transitions. I also enjoy working with teenagers and young adults to navigate their way through school and to guide them towards finding their own identity. I aim to provide a non-judgmental and collaborative space for discovery, empowerment, and growth.
There are many different types of losses, including the death of a loved one, loss of a relationship, loss of health or ability due to chronic illness, and even loss of the life you thought you would lead.
Are you struggling to accept a painful loss or changes in your life? Whether it’s the death of a loved one, a serious illness or the burden of caregiving, nothing really prepares us for grief when it arrives. The emotions may feel overwhelming and it’s natural to want to avoid them altogether. For a while you can survive by staying busy and distracting yourself, but these strategies are not sustainable forever. Grief can feel like just one more thing to manage, especially if you already have a full plate. Healthy, intentional grieving is the way forward!
There are many different types of losses, including the death of a loved one, loss of a relationship, loss of health or ability due to chronic illness, and even loss of the life you thought you would lead.
Are you struggling to accept a painful loss or changes in your life? Whether it’s the death of a loved one, a serious illness or the burden of caregiving, nothing really prepares us for grief when it arrives. The emotions may feel overwhelming and it’s natural to want to avoid them altogether. For a while you can survive by staying busy and distracting yourself, but these strategies are not sustainable forever. Grief can feel like just one more thing to manage, especially if you already have a full plate. Healthy, intentional grieving is the way forward!
I specialize in supporting individuals and couples navigating any difficult season in life, including trauma, life transitions, and the impact of chronic illness on intimate relationships.
I bring a deep understanding of emotional resilience and spirituality to my work with clients. I am honored to serve individuals and couples who express their love and life across all cultures, faiths, genders and expressions.
I specialize in supporting individuals and couples navigating any difficult season in life, including trauma, life transitions, and the impact of chronic illness on intimate relationships.
I bring a deep understanding of emotional resilience and spirituality to my work with clients. I am honored to serve individuals and couples who express their love and life across all cultures, faiths, genders and expressions.
As a grief-focused therapist, I help people who feel lost, overwhelmed, or “not like themselves” after a major loss or life transition. Grief is not just sadness, it can look like numbness, anger, confusion, guilt, or anxiety. Whether you're grieving a loved one, a breakup or divorce, a friendship, a miscarriage, a move, or even the loss of the identity you once had, your pain is real and deserves space. In our work together, you’ll have a grounded, nonjudgmental place to slow down, breathe, and make sense of what you’re carrying. You’ll learn how to honor your grief, understand your emotions, and reconnect with yourself.
As a grief-focused therapist, I help people who feel lost, overwhelmed, or “not like themselves” after a major loss or life transition. Grief is not just sadness, it can look like numbness, anger, confusion, guilt, or anxiety. Whether you're grieving a loved one, a breakup or divorce, a friendship, a miscarriage, a move, or even the loss of the identity you once had, your pain is real and deserves space. In our work together, you’ll have a grounded, nonjudgmental place to slow down, breathe, and make sense of what you’re carrying. You’ll learn how to honor your grief, understand your emotions, and reconnect with yourself.
Hello, I’m Dr. Funke, a licensed psychologist with specialized expertise in supporting adults living with chronic medical conditions. I also work with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, anger management, depression, existential crises, insomnia, life transitions, workplace stress and burnout, women’s issues, racial and ethnic discrimination, medical mistrust, and grief and loss.
Hello, I’m Dr. Funke, a licensed psychologist with specialized expertise in supporting adults living with chronic medical conditions. I also work with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, anger management, depression, existential crises, insomnia, life transitions, workplace stress and burnout, women’s issues, racial and ethnic discrimination, medical mistrust, and grief and loss.
Have you been told you’re “too sensitive”? Have you felt misunderstood for how you experience the world around you? Are you wanting to navigate your sexuality to feel more connected to yourself and your relationships? Do you find yourself wanting to explore your gender or sexuality? I am honored you found yourself here. I work with folks to nurture that mind body connection through combination of Somatic Trauma and Experiential therapy. If you experience difficulty connecting to your body, desire to process the trauma of experiencing life as neurodivergent, have chronic health conditions, or past sexual trauma, I am here.
Have you been told you’re “too sensitive”? Have you felt misunderstood for how you experience the world around you? Are you wanting to navigate your sexuality to feel more connected to yourself and your relationships? Do you find yourself wanting to explore your gender or sexuality? I am honored you found yourself here. I work with folks to nurture that mind body connection through combination of Somatic Trauma and Experiential therapy. If you experience difficulty connecting to your body, desire to process the trauma of experiencing life as neurodivergent, have chronic health conditions, or past sexual trauma, I am here.
My name is Alexandra, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia. I specialize in working with adults and seniors who struggle with relationships, life transitions, trauma, addiction, and mental illnesses. I help by providing a safe, supportive space to explore challenges, teaching practical coping strategies, and guiding clients toward healthier patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating.
My name is Alexandra, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia. I specialize in working with adults and seniors who struggle with relationships, life transitions, trauma, addiction, and mental illnesses. I help by providing a safe, supportive space to explore challenges, teaching practical coping strategies, and guiding clients toward healthier patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating.
As a therapist, I love working with anyone who wants to better understand themselves and to grow each and every day as a human being. I work well with all ages, but work best with those over the age of 12. I have a lot of experience with leadership development, personal development, and health and wellness and I often weave those into my individual therapy sessions. I love when people set goals and we can work together to get them wherever they want to go. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, disordered eating, life transitions, fertility issues, low self esteem, trauma, and relationship issues.
As a therapist, I love working with anyone who wants to better understand themselves and to grow each and every day as a human being. I work well with all ages, but work best with those over the age of 12. I have a lot of experience with leadership development, personal development, and health and wellness and I often weave those into my individual therapy sessions. I love when people set goals and we can work together to get them wherever they want to go. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, disordered eating, life transitions, fertility issues, low self esteem, trauma, and relationship issues.
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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.