Chronic Illness Therapists in Tiffin, IA
Life can feel messy, heavy, or uncertain- and that’s okay. Therapy is a space where you get to be fully yourself: defining what’s working, what’s not, and where you want to go. It’s rooted in real connection, not quick fixes, and guided by the belief that healing isn’t about fixing what’s broken, but rediscovering what’s already inside of you- resilience, clarity, and the strength to move forward. All parts of you are welcome- the messy, the heavy, and the hard to name. If anxiety, grief, trauma, or life changes leave you stuck, therapy can help you find your way.
Life can feel messy, heavy, or uncertain- and that’s okay. Therapy is a space where you get to be fully yourself: defining what’s working, what’s not, and where you want to go. It’s rooted in real connection, not quick fixes, and guided by the belief that healing isn’t about fixing what’s broken, but rediscovering what’s already inside of you- resilience, clarity, and the strength to move forward. All parts of you are welcome- the messy, the heavy, and the hard to name. If anxiety, grief, trauma, or life changes leave you stuck, therapy can help you find your way.
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If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure what to do next, you’re not alone. Many people come to therapy wanting clarity, direction, and relief from patterns of behavior that feel hard to change. I help adults across the lifespan work through anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress so they can feel more grounded and confident moving forward. I also have specialized experience working with individuals in medical professions who face high stress and unique pressures.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure what to do next, you’re not alone. Many people come to therapy wanting clarity, direction, and relief from patterns of behavior that feel hard to change. I help adults across the lifespan work through anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress so they can feel more grounded and confident moving forward. I also have specialized experience working with individuals in medical professions who face high stress and unique pressures.
Carol Seehusen
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, NCC, CCMHC, ACS
4 Endorsed
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Waitlist for new clients
My specialties include working with clients navigating chronic pain, chronic illness, and trauma.
Pain, illness, and trauma can leave you feeling disconnected from yourself, your body, your relationships, and the life you want to be living. Healing is rarely just mental or emotional; it is whole-person work. I believe true healing involves the mind, body, emotions, relationships, and spirit, while honoring the brain and body’s natural ability to heal. My approach is rooted in the belief that you already hold wisdom within you. You may not always feel connected to it, especially when life has been painful, overwhelming, or unpredictable, but it is there. I help you uncover direction and reconnect with your capacity for growth.
My specialties include working with clients navigating chronic pain, chronic illness, and trauma.
Pain, illness, and trauma can leave you feeling disconnected from yourself, your body, your relationships, and the life you want to be living. Healing is rarely just mental or emotional; it is whole-person work. I believe true healing involves the mind, body, emotions, relationships, and spirit, while honoring the brain and body’s natural ability to heal. My approach is rooted in the belief that you already hold wisdom within you. You may not always feel connected to it, especially when life has been painful, overwhelming, or unpredictable, but it is there. I help you uncover direction and reconnect with your capacity for growth.
If you are reading this, you are most likely considering getting in touch with a therapist. Regardless of the reason or reasons, I believe that it is important for you to recognize and honor your strength in reaching this point. I know that it can be difficult to ask for help, but if you are ready, I am here. Creating an environment that is judgment-free and unwaveringly supportive is exceptionally important to me. My desire is to work with clients who feel that there is something preventing them from living their best and most fulfilling life.
If you are reading this, you are most likely considering getting in touch with a therapist. Regardless of the reason or reasons, I believe that it is important for you to recognize and honor your strength in reaching this point. I know that it can be difficult to ask for help, but if you are ready, I am here. Creating an environment that is judgment-free and unwaveringly supportive is exceptionally important to me. My desire is to work with clients who feel that there is something preventing them from living their best and most fulfilling life.
I believe that when someone seeks therapy, they are reaching out because they want to move forward, feel less stuck, or find new ways to live well. I hold deep conviction that a meaningful, valued life is possible for anyone—even in the presence of disability, chronic pain or illness, depression, anxiety, trauma, or overwhelming life stress. I see psychotherapy as a collaborative space where we can discover the right pace and rhythm for facing those challenges: sometimes steady and gentle, sometimes more active and focused, always tailored to the person in front of me.
I believe that when someone seeks therapy, they are reaching out because they want to move forward, feel less stuck, or find new ways to live well. I hold deep conviction that a meaningful, valued life is possible for anyone—even in the presence of disability, chronic pain or illness, depression, anxiety, trauma, or overwhelming life stress. I see psychotherapy as a collaborative space where we can discover the right pace and rhythm for facing those challenges: sometimes steady and gentle, sometimes more active and focused, always tailored to the person in front of me.
I approach therapy through a person-centered lens. I believe that my client’s are the experts on their lives, and I work to meet them where they’re at, serving as an objective guide to healing or change. Each of us has the unique strengths within ourselves to find the healing or change we want to. Therapy is extremely individualized, and for this reason I have background and training experience in the application of therapeutic interventions from a wide variety of therapeutic approaches, including cognitive-behavioral, narrative, acceptance and commitment, strengths-based, developmental, and humanistic.
I approach therapy through a person-centered lens. I believe that my client’s are the experts on their lives, and I work to meet them where they’re at, serving as an objective guide to healing or change. Each of us has the unique strengths within ourselves to find the healing or change we want to. Therapy is extremely individualized, and for this reason I have background and training experience in the application of therapeutic interventions from a wide variety of therapeutic approaches, including cognitive-behavioral, narrative, acceptance and commitment, strengths-based, developmental, and humanistic.
Finding the right therapist is incredibly important and I strive to create a non-judgmental and safe therapeutic environment. I work primarily with individual adult clients with a specialization in working with emerging adult women (ages 18 - 30). Within therapy, I focus on understanding your emotions, expressing your emotions in a healthy and constructive way, relationships, and how early childhood and family experiences have affected you so you are better able to create healthy coping mechanisms for the stresses of daily life.
Finding the right therapist is incredibly important and I strive to create a non-judgmental and safe therapeutic environment. I work primarily with individual adult clients with a specialization in working with emerging adult women (ages 18 - 30). Within therapy, I focus on understanding your emotions, expressing your emotions in a healthy and constructive way, relationships, and how early childhood and family experiences have affected you so you are better able to create healthy coping mechanisms for the stresses of daily life.
Lauren specializes in working with couples and families who are navigating medical conditions, medical trauma, marital distress, and navigating family dynamics. Lauren has been practicing since 2018 as a Marriage and Family Therapist. Lauren has a background in middle-grade education and the medical community. Lauren is passionate about teaching and enjoys training interns from the local Marriage and Family Therapy program and teaching classes at a local University.
Lauren specializes in working with couples and families who are navigating medical conditions, medical trauma, marital distress, and navigating family dynamics. Lauren has been practicing since 2018 as a Marriage and Family Therapist. Lauren has a background in middle-grade education and the medical community. Lauren is passionate about teaching and enjoys training interns from the local Marriage and Family Therapy program and teaching classes at a local University.
Areas of expertise include: Chronic Illness, LGBTQIA+ issues, Life Transitions, Family issues, and other Traumas.
Change can be scary, but there are some changes in life that we're forced to accept. ASE Wellness Group, located in Palm Beach County, Florida, is committed to encouraging and supporting you to accomplish your life goals. There is no problem too big or too trivial. We are a compassionate team...ready to help you in a judgment-free zone, face to face or through confidential telehealth services. Confidentiality and respect are our top priorities when it comes to your care.
Areas of expertise include: Chronic Illness, LGBTQIA+ issues, Life Transitions, Family issues, and other Traumas.
Change can be scary, but there are some changes in life that we're forced to accept. ASE Wellness Group, located in Palm Beach County, Florida, is committed to encouraging and supporting you to accomplish your life goals. There is no problem too big or too trivial. We are a compassionate team...ready to help you in a judgment-free zone, face to face or through confidential telehealth services. Confidentiality and respect are our top priorities when it comes to your care.
As a disabled woman within the LGBTQIA community, I have a strong passion for providing empathic care to those populations (queer & trans folks, disabled folks, those living with chronic pain, chronic illness).
Accepting new clients for June & July— Welcome! I work with clients navigating anxiety, self-doubt, perfectionism, and overwhelm. Many struggle with procrastination, feeling "out of control" of their emotions, or holding themselves to unrealistic standards. Often caretakers or people-pleasers, they may feel burnt out and tie their worth to what they do for others. Together, we will work toward balance, self-acceptance, and letting go of fear of judgment or failure.
As a disabled woman within the LGBTQIA community, I have a strong passion for providing empathic care to those populations (queer & trans folks, disabled folks, those living with chronic pain, chronic illness).
Accepting new clients for June & July— Welcome! I work with clients navigating anxiety, self-doubt, perfectionism, and overwhelm. Many struggle with procrastination, feeling "out of control" of their emotions, or holding themselves to unrealistic standards. Often caretakers or people-pleasers, they may feel burnt out and tie their worth to what they do for others. Together, we will work toward balance, self-acceptance, and letting go of fear of judgment or failure.
I also have experience working within the chronic illness and chronic pain communities.
Now accepting new clients!
Trauma happens when stressful experiences deplete our physical, mental, or emotional resources. Unresolved traumas can persist as anxiety, depression, substance abuse, physical pain or illness, and other distressing symptoms that wreak havoc on our daily lives. I do not believe that we "get over" our traumas, but rather that we find a way through them. As your therapist, I will walk beside you as you navigate your trauma journey and regain ownership over your personal story.
I also have experience working within the chronic illness and chronic pain communities.
Now accepting new clients!
Trauma happens when stressful experiences deplete our physical, mental, or emotional resources. Unresolved traumas can persist as anxiety, depression, substance abuse, physical pain or illness, and other distressing symptoms that wreak havoc on our daily lives. I do not believe that we "get over" our traumas, but rather that we find a way through them. As your therapist, I will walk beside you as you navigate your trauma journey and regain ownership over your personal story.
Natalie knows that every individual, family, and community has strengths. There’s no magic wand to solve all of your problems, but Natalie will walk alongside you as you work towards your goals. She especially enjoys helping those with anxiety, family life cycle issues, boundaries, life transitions, career stress, school-related issues, and teens transitioning to adulthood.
Natalie knows that every individual, family, and community has strengths. There’s no magic wand to solve all of your problems, but Natalie will walk alongside you as you work towards your goals. She especially enjoys helping those with anxiety, family life cycle issues, boundaries, life transitions, career stress, school-related issues, and teens transitioning to adulthood.
I have experience with anxiety, depression, chronic illness, and trauma.
I take a collaborative approach to therapy and believe you carry with you the answers necessary to move toward change and healing. Whether we are working toward a particular goal or engaging in a broader process of self-discovery, it is my job to facilitate, engage and empower. Your role is to bring your whole self and be open to the process as we build skills, increase internal motivation, and work toward a newly imagined future experience.
I have experience with anxiety, depression, chronic illness, and trauma.
I take a collaborative approach to therapy and believe you carry with you the answers necessary to move toward change and healing. Whether we are working toward a particular goal or engaging in a broader process of self-discovery, it is my job to facilitate, engage and empower. Your role is to bring your whole self and be open to the process as we build skills, increase internal motivation, and work toward a newly imagined future experience.
Health and Healing Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCPC, LCSW, CADC, ICGC-II, BACC
2 Endorsed
Iowa City, IA 52240
PTSD, ADHD, OCD, Chronic Illness and Pain, and Problem Gambling
Stress from school, work, parenting, or relationships
Big emotions in teens and children who struggle to manage them
Overwhelmed Parents longing for relief and support
You don’t have to carry the weight of your stress, pain, or overwhelm alone. At Health and Healing Therapy, we understand how exhausting and disheartening it can feel when life becomes too much—when anxiety, depression, chronic stress, or painful life experiences make it hard to cope, connect, or move forward. You might feel stuck, frustrated, or unsure where to begin, but you're not alone, and change is possible. We can help you develop the insight, understanding, and skills necessary to make life better. All the stress, discomfort, and pain you now feel can be reduced so you can feel better, Grow, Heal, and Thrive.
PTSD, ADHD, OCD, Chronic Illness and Pain, and Problem Gambling
Stress from school, work, parenting, or relationships
Big emotions in teens and children who struggle to manage them
Overwhelmed Parents longing for relief and support
You don’t have to carry the weight of your stress, pain, or overwhelm alone. At Health and Healing Therapy, we understand how exhausting and disheartening it can feel when life becomes too much—when anxiety, depression, chronic stress, or painful life experiences make it hard to cope, connect, or move forward. You might feel stuck, frustrated, or unsure where to begin, but you're not alone, and change is possible. We can help you develop the insight, understanding, and skills necessary to make life better. All the stress, discomfort, and pain you now feel can be reduced so you can feel better, Grow, Heal, and Thrive.
My belief in every person’s inherent worth, dignity, and ability to heal and grow have been a driving force in what has led me to become a therapist. As human beings, we crave connection from our earliest moments, yet sometimes we experience pain that prompts us to protect ourselves or creates suffering. I work with people of all ages; children, teens and adults; witnessing the growth that can come from this collaborative relationship. In our work together we will help you connect with your compassionate, courageous self; paving the way for greater connections with others and with yourself.
My belief in every person’s inherent worth, dignity, and ability to heal and grow have been a driving force in what has led me to become a therapist. As human beings, we crave connection from our earliest moments, yet sometimes we experience pain that prompts us to protect ourselves or creates suffering. I work with people of all ages; children, teens and adults; witnessing the growth that can come from this collaborative relationship. In our work together we will help you connect with your compassionate, courageous self; paving the way for greater connections with others and with yourself.
Beginning psychotherapy is a very significant step in a person's life. I understand, and very much appreciate the trust that needs to be built to share thoughts, experiences, and pain that have brought you to this point. I also understand how difficult it is to share these kinds of things with someone you don't know. I realize that trust and this process takes time, and I believe and respect that the patient knows when they are ready to reveal and talk about their experiences and their emotions. I commit to providing you with a safe environment where you will feel comfortable to share and to achieve your treatment goals.
Beginning psychotherapy is a very significant step in a person's life. I understand, and very much appreciate the trust that needs to be built to share thoughts, experiences, and pain that have brought you to this point. I also understand how difficult it is to share these kinds of things with someone you don't know. I realize that trust and this process takes time, and I believe and respect that the patient knows when they are ready to reveal and talk about their experiences and their emotions. I commit to providing you with a safe environment where you will feel comfortable to share and to achieve your treatment goals.
Now offering Ketamine assisted Therapy!
As humans, we are the experts in our lives and experiences, but we long for connection. I believe we can heal through a safe place, occasional laughter, nature, music, animals, and sometimes art. I find myself grounded in attachment-based, somatic, trauma-focused care. The way that trauma is carried with us throughout the lifespan is a topic a tend to "geek-out" on. Utilizing mindfulness throughout sessions with adults and as a play therapist, I believe that children communicate and heal through play; I include sensory work, sand tray, attachment-based play, and EMDR to assist all.
Now offering Ketamine assisted Therapy!
As humans, we are the experts in our lives and experiences, but we long for connection. I believe we can heal through a safe place, occasional laughter, nature, music, animals, and sometimes art. I find myself grounded in attachment-based, somatic, trauma-focused care. The way that trauma is carried with us throughout the lifespan is a topic a tend to "geek-out" on. Utilizing mindfulness throughout sessions with adults and as a play therapist, I believe that children communicate and heal through play; I include sensory work, sand tray, attachment-based play, and EMDR to assist all.
I am currently taking new clients, and can do appointments in person or via telehealth, with mostly evening availability. Starting therapy can be a big step, whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, healing from trauma, or want trying to make life changes. I help clients develop coping skills, navigate stressful relationships, and above all provide a safe space to feel heard and express your authentic self.
I am currently taking new clients, and can do appointments in person or via telehealth, with mostly evening availability. Starting therapy can be a big step, whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, healing from trauma, or want trying to make life changes. I help clients develop coping skills, navigate stressful relationships, and above all provide a safe space to feel heard and express your authentic self.
I specialize in supporting individuals who are navigating grief and healing from trauma, as well as those in the queer and trans community and those living with chronic illness.
Finding a therapist who truly sees you and meets you where you are can make all the difference. I strive to create a space where you can show up as your authentic self—without judgment, without pretense. Whether you're navigating personal challenges or feeling the weight of societal pressures, you don’t have to do it alone. Together, we can explore your unique experiences, build coping strategies, and work toward a sense of healing and empowerment.
I specialize in supporting individuals who are navigating grief and healing from trauma, as well as those in the queer and trans community and those living with chronic illness.
Finding a therapist who truly sees you and meets you where you are can make all the difference. I strive to create a space where you can show up as your authentic self—without judgment, without pretense. Whether you're navigating personal challenges or feeling the weight of societal pressures, you don’t have to do it alone. Together, we can explore your unique experiences, build coping strategies, and work toward a sense of healing and empowerment.
I have always been passionate about helping others which is what originally inspired me to become a Licensed Independent Social Worker. I enjoy providing therapy services to children, adolescents, or adults who struggle with mental health or behavioral challenges. I use a holistic, evidence-based, and trauma-informed approach to address the unique needs, barriers, and strengths of the client I am working with. I complete a comprehensive psycho-social assessment, and use the skills and training I have earned over the years, to tailor the therapy process to each individual and where they are at in the healing process.
I have always been passionate about helping others which is what originally inspired me to become a Licensed Independent Social Worker. I enjoy providing therapy services to children, adolescents, or adults who struggle with mental health or behavioral challenges. I use a holistic, evidence-based, and trauma-informed approach to address the unique needs, barriers, and strengths of the client I am working with. I complete a comprehensive psycho-social assessment, and use the skills and training I have earned over the years, to tailor the therapy process to each individual and where they are at in the healing process.
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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.