Chronic Illness Therapists in Richmond, IN
I enjoy working with individuals, couples, groups, and organizations to find real solutions to life's challenges for practical, healthy living. I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused approaches to help you build practical skills and create meaningful change.
I enjoy working with individuals, couples, groups, and organizations to find real solutions to life's challenges for practical, healthy living. I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused approaches to help you build practical skills and create meaningful change.
I have been a therapist for 30 years and have had the opportunity of working at some amazing places and with all ages. My goals in working with my clients is to be someone that can walk them through issues they are facing and clear out struggles from their past that are impacting their day to day functioning and happiness. I am very open and real and try to make everyone I work with feel understood and heard. I work to allow them to know me as another human who can give them guidance and support and am truly someone who cares about their well being. Ages 10-100, I can guide them forward.
I have been a therapist for 30 years and have had the opportunity of working at some amazing places and with all ages. My goals in working with my clients is to be someone that can walk them through issues they are facing and clear out struggles from their past that are impacting their day to day functioning and happiness. I am very open and real and try to make everyone I work with feel understood and heard. I work to allow them to know me as another human who can give them guidance and support and am truly someone who cares about their well being. Ages 10-100, I can guide them forward.
Have you been experiencing emotions intensely or noticing the absence of emotion? Are there aspects of your life and relationships you’d like to improve? Perhaps you want to understand yourself better, recover from traumatic experiences, or increase your resilience in these challenging times. Maybe you aren’t sure what is holding you back and you want to talk to someone who can help.
Have you been experiencing emotions intensely or noticing the absence of emotion? Are there aspects of your life and relationships you’d like to improve? Perhaps you want to understand yourself better, recover from traumatic experiences, or increase your resilience in these challenging times. Maybe you aren’t sure what is holding you back and you want to talk to someone who can help.
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Also, I lead groups for chronic illness.
I specialize in helping women of all ages (18+) process trauma (PTSD/C-PTSD), depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, grief, autoimmune and other chronic illnesses, and OCD. Doing deep therapy work, we seek out and replace harmful beliefs and patterns and learn new skills, process trauma, and live a more harmonious and authentic life.
Also, I lead groups for chronic illness.
I specialize in helping women of all ages (18+) process trauma (PTSD/C-PTSD), depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, grief, autoimmune and other chronic illnesses, and OCD. Doing deep therapy work, we seek out and replace harmful beliefs and patterns and learn new skills, process trauma, and live a more harmonious and authentic life.
Are you overwhelmed, exhausted, and can’t remember the last time you felt good? Maybe it seems like the treadmill of life never stops and you feel like you are always one second from falling off. You want to feel good in life. You want, desperately, to be present for the people you love and, even, maybe, for yourself.
I am passionate about helping people move from pain, tension, and chaos into integration, wholeness, and freedom. I work with teens and adults to help them make sense of their experiences of pain, release the burdens that have been weighing them down, and find more joy.
Are you overwhelmed, exhausted, and can’t remember the last time you felt good? Maybe it seems like the treadmill of life never stops and you feel like you are always one second from falling off. You want to feel good in life. You want, desperately, to be present for the people you love and, even, maybe, for yourself.
I am passionate about helping people move from pain, tension, and chaos into integration, wholeness, and freedom. I work with teens and adults to help them make sense of their experiences of pain, release the burdens that have been weighing them down, and find more joy.
I am a LCSW in the State of Indiana (Lic. ). I have been practicing for 40+ years. I specialize in work with the elderly; individuals who have a combination of behavioral and physical health issues; and with grief issues. I have worked in both clinic and private practice settings. I use a variety of approaches, including strength-based therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, EMDR, and hypnosis.
I am a LCSW in the State of Indiana (Lic. ). I have been practicing for 40+ years. I specialize in work with the elderly; individuals who have a combination of behavioral and physical health issues; and with grief issues. I have worked in both clinic and private practice settings. I use a variety of approaches, including strength-based therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, EMDR, and hypnosis.
Do you wake up feeling unsatisfied and unsure of yourself, your life and even those around you? Do you feel like you’re disconnected and unplugged from the world around you? Have you experienced things that you don’t want to think about, let alone talk about? You can get free of the past and find meaning and purpose in your life’s journey. “I am not what happened to me, I am what I chose to become” this quote by Carl Jung exemplifies my philosophy working with clients. Let’s partner together to clear that fog and find the light of your life’s lighthouse.
Do you wake up feeling unsatisfied and unsure of yourself, your life and even those around you? Do you feel like you’re disconnected and unplugged from the world around you? Have you experienced things that you don’t want to think about, let alone talk about? You can get free of the past and find meaning and purpose in your life’s journey. “I am not what happened to me, I am what I chose to become” this quote by Carl Jung exemplifies my philosophy working with clients. Let’s partner together to clear that fog and find the light of your life’s lighthouse.
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Are you often trying to distract yourself with scrolling on your phone, binging your favorite tv show, working long hours, or being on the go and multitasking? Now more than ever, people are walking around with feelings of guilt, inner critics, imposter syndrome, and anxiety. I believe that you can live a life of peace, calm, focus on rewiring your thoughts to being more positive.
Are you often trying to distract yourself with scrolling on your phone, binging your favorite tv show, working long hours, or being on the go and multitasking? Now more than ever, people are walking around with feelings of guilt, inner critics, imposter syndrome, and anxiety. I believe that you can live a life of peace, calm, focus on rewiring your thoughts to being more positive.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in an uncertain season of life, or struggling with the pressures of parenting or relationships? Maybe you’re carrying stress, grief, or self-doubt and aren’t sure how to move forward. You don’t have to face it alone. My approach to therapy is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to your unique story. Together we’ll explore patterns that may be keeping you stuck and build practical tools for lasting change. For clients who desire it, I also integrate faith into therapy, offering a supportive space where you feel seen, heard, and understood.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in an uncertain season of life, or struggling with the pressures of parenting or relationships? Maybe you’re carrying stress, grief, or self-doubt and aren’t sure how to move forward. You don’t have to face it alone. My approach to therapy is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to your unique story. Together we’ll explore patterns that may be keeping you stuck and build practical tools for lasting change. For clients who desire it, I also integrate faith into therapy, offering a supportive space where you feel seen, heard, and understood.
Are you ready to do the hard work of healing with an open mind and heart?
Are you ready to do the hard work of healing with an open mind and heart?
I am passionate about supporting LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, ADHD and autistic clients in navigating their unique experiences. Common issues I work with involve family dynamics, romantic relationships, workplace challenges, and experiences of oppression. We may be a good fit if you are seeking to understand your neurodiversity, strengthen your interpersonal relationships, explore your identity, or cope with systemic barriers. I empower my clients to embrace what makes them unique and live authentically in alignment with their goals and values.
I am passionate about supporting LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, ADHD and autistic clients in navigating their unique experiences. Common issues I work with involve family dynamics, romantic relationships, workplace challenges, and experiences of oppression. We may be a good fit if you are seeking to understand your neurodiversity, strengthen your interpersonal relationships, explore your identity, or cope with systemic barriers. I empower my clients to embrace what makes them unique and live authentically in alignment with their goals and values.
Are you longing to be heard and known, understood and supported? Has coping and maintaining your well-being become difficult or overwhelming, and your emotions seem too hard to handle alone? I specialize in working with adults experiencing life transitions, aging-related concerns, chronic/life-limiting diagnoses and caregiver stress, as well as feelings of grief and loss, anxiety and depression related to these or other circumstances. For all of us, change and challenge are inevitable parts of life, yet sometimes they may seem to prevent our happiness and satisfaction, instead causing us distress and self-doubt.
Are you longing to be heard and known, understood and supported? Has coping and maintaining your well-being become difficult or overwhelming, and your emotions seem too hard to handle alone? I specialize in working with adults experiencing life transitions, aging-related concerns, chronic/life-limiting diagnoses and caregiver stress, as well as feelings of grief and loss, anxiety and depression related to these or other circumstances. For all of us, change and challenge are inevitable parts of life, yet sometimes they may seem to prevent our happiness and satisfaction, instead causing us distress and self-doubt.
I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works with teens, adults, and families navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, health challenges, and the many turning points that shape a life. I have been a therapist for over 20 years and spent the majority of that time in community mental health and integrated care. I am certified in EMDR and also utilize Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness and many other therapeutic skills that fit your individual needs.
I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works with teens, adults, and families navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, health challenges, and the many turning points that shape a life. I have been a therapist for over 20 years and spent the majority of that time in community mental health and integrated care. I am certified in EMDR and also utilize Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness and many other therapeutic skills that fit your individual needs.
Challenging times ask us to dig deep and dream big. Are you hearing the call to a new way of being in the world? Is your heart quietly urging you to live a more inspired life? Or perhaps everything in you is shouting that something has got to change, you can’t keep living like this. Avoiding our fear of change can keep us stuck. But your capacity to change and grow is only limited by your beliefs about what is possible. Truly transformational work is a mix of intentional effort and surprising playfulness. It’s about engaging your inner life in new and creative ways in the safe space of a trusted relationship. Let's connect soon!
Challenging times ask us to dig deep and dream big. Are you hearing the call to a new way of being in the world? Is your heart quietly urging you to live a more inspired life? Or perhaps everything in you is shouting that something has got to change, you can’t keep living like this. Avoiding our fear of change can keep us stuck. But your capacity to change and grow is only limited by your beliefs about what is possible. Truly transformational work is a mix of intentional effort and surprising playfulness. It’s about engaging your inner life in new and creative ways in the safe space of a trusted relationship. Let's connect soon!
I have a passion for helping people find the comfort of individual uniqueness - your “sweet spot”. I seek to help you work past the stresses and demands of our culture to find joy and peace. Finding healthy coping techniques will enable you to successfully navigate the hard and hurtful experiences that life dumps on us. As Rachel Naomi Remen says, "Healing may not be so much about getting better, as about letting go of everything that isn't you - all of the expectations, all of the beliefs - and becoming who you are." Your journey is uniquely you, and I want to help you find peace and comfort in the life you’ve been given.
I have a passion for helping people find the comfort of individual uniqueness - your “sweet spot”. I seek to help you work past the stresses and demands of our culture to find joy and peace. Finding healthy coping techniques will enable you to successfully navigate the hard and hurtful experiences that life dumps on us. As Rachel Naomi Remen says, "Healing may not be so much about getting better, as about letting go of everything that isn't you - all of the expectations, all of the beliefs - and becoming who you are." Your journey is uniquely you, and I want to help you find peace and comfort in the life you’ve been given.
Perhaps you are struggling with personal issues and are caught in a cycle of insanity doing the same thing over and over expecting different results. You feel stuck in a rut that you can't seem to find your way out of. You put on a "happy" face to others but inside feel empty, lost, or just plain sad. You so badly want to heal from a bad childhood, a terrible break up, or a traumatic event. You are ready to begin the process of healing your mind, body, and soul. You are ready to heal these wounds. I am ready to go on this journey with you and I can help. I hope to help my clients reconnect with themselves and others.
Perhaps you are struggling with personal issues and are caught in a cycle of insanity doing the same thing over and over expecting different results. You feel stuck in a rut that you can't seem to find your way out of. You put on a "happy" face to others but inside feel empty, lost, or just plain sad. You so badly want to heal from a bad childhood, a terrible break up, or a traumatic event. You are ready to begin the process of healing your mind, body, and soul. You are ready to heal these wounds. I am ready to go on this journey with you and I can help. I hope to help my clients reconnect with themselves and others.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) specializing in helping individuals, particularly teenagers through adulthood, with anxiety, stress, depression, ADHD, trauma, and life transitions. As a therapist, I aim to support clients on their personal journey, offering transparency, honesty, and a safe, open space to address their unique needs. I am a compassionate and open-minded therapist who values direct communication. I build genuine connections through honesty, which helps me work effectively with clients, particularly teens and adults in a telehealth setting.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) specializing in helping individuals, particularly teenagers through adulthood, with anxiety, stress, depression, ADHD, trauma, and life transitions. As a therapist, I aim to support clients on their personal journey, offering transparency, honesty, and a safe, open space to address their unique needs. I am a compassionate and open-minded therapist who values direct communication. I build genuine connections through honesty, which helps me work effectively with clients, particularly teens and adults in a telehealth setting.
Ellie Mental Health has multiple providers available! We do not have a waitlist. We have flexible hours and a diverse range of therapists. We are happy to support clients ages 8 and up. Call today to get scheduled with one of our fabulous therapists! You can also visit our website to check out our lovely team.
Ellie Mental Health has multiple providers available! We do not have a waitlist. We have flexible hours and a diverse range of therapists. We are happy to support clients ages 8 and up. Call today to get scheduled with one of our fabulous therapists! You can also visit our website to check out our lovely team.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected or like you are just getting by? Do you feel like you are carrying the weight of generational or identity-based trauma, trying to navigate complex relationships, or trying to manage chronic stress, illness, or anxiety while being everything to everyone else.? Are you parenting your children, yourself and now your parents? Do you want to talk in a judgement free area to get individualized support? Are you ready to take care of you?
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected or like you are just getting by? Do you feel like you are carrying the weight of generational or identity-based trauma, trying to navigate complex relationships, or trying to manage chronic stress, illness, or anxiety while being everything to everyone else.? Are you parenting your children, yourself and now your parents? Do you want to talk in a judgement free area to get individualized support? Are you ready to take care of you?
Empowered Living Inc (ELI) counseling style is warm, empathetic, client-centered, and interactive. We believe in treating people with respect, sensitivity, compassion, and meeting them where they are. ELI strongly believe in the golden rule to treat people the way you want to be treated. We also acknowledge not every theory works for everyone, therefore your treatment plan will be tailored to meet your unique and specific goals.
Empowered Living Inc (ELI) counseling style is warm, empathetic, client-centered, and interactive. We believe in treating people with respect, sensitivity, compassion, and meeting them where they are. ELI strongly believe in the golden rule to treat people the way you want to be treated. We also acknowledge not every theory works for everyone, therefore your treatment plan will be tailored to meet your unique and specific goals.
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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.