Chronic Illness Therapists in Boston, MA
I offer general psychotherapy and also specialized health psychology services (e.g., coping with chronic illness, behavioral weight loss, health behavior change, chronic pain, insomnia, etc.).
I'm glad you found your way here. I prefer to practice from a strengths- and values-based framework, choosing to work deeply within a narrow scope of presenting concerns to help you achieve your desired quality of life.
Feel free to visit our website to learn more and book a free 15-minute consultation directly to help determine if I am the right fit for your goals.
I offer general psychotherapy and also specialized health psychology services (e.g., coping with chronic illness, behavioral weight loss, health behavior change, chronic pain, insomnia, etc.).
I'm glad you found your way here. I prefer to practice from a strengths- and values-based framework, choosing to work deeply within a narrow scope of presenting concerns to help you achieve your desired quality of life.
Feel free to visit our website to learn more and book a free 15-minute consultation directly to help determine if I am the right fit for your goals.
My area of focus includes chronic illness/pain, ADHD, anxiety, depression, complex-trauma, ED, shame, guilt, and grief.
I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker in the state of Massachusetts and completed a Master’s of Social Work (MSW) at the University of West Florida. I enjoy working with individual clients and couples from diverse backgrounds and spiritual traditions, and have experience working with those who have co-occurring disorders.
My area of focus includes chronic illness/pain, ADHD, anxiety, depression, complex-trauma, ED, shame, guilt, and grief.
I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker in the state of Massachusetts and completed a Master’s of Social Work (MSW) at the University of West Florida. I enjoy working with individual clients and couples from diverse backgrounds and spiritual traditions, and have experience working with those who have co-occurring disorders.
Hello. I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Massachusetts. I have my Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology from Springfield College, where I received additional training in couple's counseling.
I have been in this field for 30 years. I feel that this is my calling. I thoroughly enjoy the work that my clients and I do together. The clients have stated that they feel comfortable with me, despite the growth process being challenging. I have a different approach than some therapists, where I use humor and story telling, which is less invasive. This is motivating and gives them hope and builds rapport, safety and trust.
Hello. I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Massachusetts. I have my Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology from Springfield College, where I received additional training in couple's counseling.
I have been in this field for 30 years. I feel that this is my calling. I thoroughly enjoy the work that my clients and I do together. The clients have stated that they feel comfortable with me, despite the growth process being challenging. I have a different approach than some therapists, where I use humor and story telling, which is less invasive. This is motivating and gives them hope and builds rapport, safety and trust.
You’re overwhelmed by the difficulties of living with chronic illness or disability in an ableist world.
My approach is trauma-informed, justice-oriented, and tailored to your goals, values, and abilities. I use structured, evidence-based therapy (e.g., CBT, CBT-i, ACT, PE, CPT, DBT) to help you understand the influence of your past, cope effectively with your present, and make tangible progress toward your desired future. My style is warm, curious, and direct.
You’re overwhelmed by the difficulties of living with chronic illness or disability in an ableist world.
My approach is trauma-informed, justice-oriented, and tailored to your goals, values, and abilities. I use structured, evidence-based therapy (e.g., CBT, CBT-i, ACT, PE, CPT, DBT) to help you understand the influence of your past, cope effectively with your present, and make tangible progress toward your desired future. My style is warm, curious, and direct.
I teach people how to build a more compassionate relationship with difficult emotions and ignite a new sense of meaning while living with anxiety, chronic illness, life/relationship transitions, or grief.
I offer CBT as a treatment option however I come with a variety of approaches crafted to best fit your needs which may change over time. This includes psychodynamic, relational, ACT, and multicultural approaches. My clinical experience stems from working in a cognitive neurology clinic, hospitals, child welfare agencies, and international social work.
I teach people how to build a more compassionate relationship with difficult emotions and ignite a new sense of meaning while living with anxiety, chronic illness, life/relationship transitions, or grief.
I offer CBT as a treatment option however I come with a variety of approaches crafted to best fit your needs which may change over time. This includes psychodynamic, relational, ACT, and multicultural approaches. My clinical experience stems from working in a cognitive neurology clinic, hospitals, child welfare agencies, and international social work.
If anxiety, ADHD, chronic illness, or major life transitions are making it difficult to feel balanced and move forward, you don't have to face them alone.
Nathaniel supports adults navigating ADHD, neurodivergence, anxiety, chronic illness, trauma, mood concerns, grief, stress, and life transitions. He integrates (CBT), (DBT), mindfulness-based, person-centered, and solution-focused approaches to help clients strengthen emotional regulation, develop practical coping skills, and build greater resilience.
If anxiety, ADHD, chronic illness, or major life transitions are making it difficult to feel balanced and move forward, you don't have to face them alone.
Nathaniel supports adults navigating ADHD, neurodivergence, anxiety, chronic illness, trauma, mood concerns, grief, stress, and life transitions. He integrates (CBT), (DBT), mindfulness-based, person-centered, and solution-focused approaches to help clients strengthen emotional regulation, develop practical coping skills, and build greater resilience.
My approach is warm, inclusive, and tailored to support you through life transitions, relationship issues, chronic illness, grief, and struggles with self-worth.
Openings for new telehealth clients Fall 2026! Are you feeling disconnected, overwhelmed by change, or weighed down by stress and self-doubt? Maybe recent life transitions, relationship challenges, or ongoing health struggles have left you feeling depleted and unsure of your next step. You want to regain a sense of purpose and meaning, to feel more aligned with your values, and to live a fuller, more vibrant life that truly reflects who you are. You deserve a compassionate space where your unique story is heard and understood, and where your hopes for healing and growth are honored.
My approach is warm, inclusive, and tailored to support you through life transitions, relationship issues, chronic illness, grief, and struggles with self-worth.
Openings for new telehealth clients Fall 2026! Are you feeling disconnected, overwhelmed by change, or weighed down by stress and self-doubt? Maybe recent life transitions, relationship challenges, or ongoing health struggles have left you feeling depleted and unsure of your next step. You want to regain a sense of purpose and meaning, to feel more aligned with your values, and to live a fuller, more vibrant life that truly reflects who you are. You deserve a compassionate space where your unique story is heard and understood, and where your hopes for healing and growth are honored.
I am a clinical health psychologist helping others navigate life’s many stressors. I specialize in adjusting to illness, caregiving, anxiety, depression, and ADHD. In addition to my clinical practice, I develop psychotherapies for people coping with stroke, cardiac arrest, and other acquired brain injuries.
I am a clinical health psychologist helping others navigate life’s many stressors. I specialize in adjusting to illness, caregiving, anxiety, depression, and ADHD. In addition to my clinical practice, I develop psychotherapies for people coping with stroke, cardiac arrest, and other acquired brain injuries.
Adam Lang, LCSW, Individual & Couples Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I specialize in the full arc of transformation, helping adults and couples understand and change the patterns that keep them feeling stuck, disconnected, or burned out. I work with chronic pain and illness, overfunctioning, perfectionism, medical trauma, grief, anxiety, identity changes, and relationship strain. Together, we explore how your history, attachment experiences, health, and protective strategies have shaped the way you relate to yourself, your body, and the people you love. We trace these patterns back to their origins, creating space for deeper change that feels more integrated, lasting, and true to who you are.
I specialize in the full arc of transformation, helping adults and couples understand and change the patterns that keep them feeling stuck, disconnected, or burned out. I work with chronic pain and illness, overfunctioning, perfectionism, medical trauma, grief, anxiety, identity changes, and relationship strain. Together, we explore how your history, attachment experiences, health, and protective strategies have shaped the way you relate to yourself, your body, and the people you love. We trace these patterns back to their origins, creating space for deeper change that feels more integrated, lasting, and true to who you are.
I specialize in helping clients manage the impact of their trauma on health, wellness, chronic pain or illness. I offer somatic interventions for pain management and aim to create a space where you can be truly seen and heard while finding ways to heal, reclaim your life, and thrive.
As a health psychologist, I love helping people make sense of the complex mind-body connection, particularly how pain, illness, suffering and trauma intersect. I want to empower you to live authentically, embrace fully embodied experiences, and navigate life’s changes with resilience and purpose. I'm honored to do this work everyday!
I specialize in helping clients manage the impact of their trauma on health, wellness, chronic pain or illness. I offer somatic interventions for pain management and aim to create a space where you can be truly seen and heard while finding ways to heal, reclaim your life, and thrive.
As a health psychologist, I love helping people make sense of the complex mind-body connection, particularly how pain, illness, suffering and trauma intersect. I want to empower you to live authentically, embrace fully embodied experiences, and navigate life’s changes with resilience and purpose. I'm honored to do this work everyday!
I also specialize in grief therapy, chronic illness, and end of life work.
Accepting New Clients! If you are struggling with stress, or are unhappy with where your life is going, you may be looking for a therapist who can help. Issues such as feelings of depression, anxiety, and family/work challenges create emotions that hold us back to a fullfilling life. You may have health problems, or experiencing a loss that brings up feelngs of fear and anger. You could also suffer from grief. You may find a need to resolve a particular challenge or need to make a difficult decision, or you may want to make change and don't know where to begin, seeing a therapist can help you.
I also specialize in grief therapy, chronic illness, and end of life work.
Accepting New Clients! If you are struggling with stress, or are unhappy with where your life is going, you may be looking for a therapist who can help. Issues such as feelings of depression, anxiety, and family/work challenges create emotions that hold us back to a fullfilling life. You may have health problems, or experiencing a loss that brings up feelngs of fear and anger. You could also suffer from grief. You may find a need to resolve a particular challenge or need to make a difficult decision, or you may want to make change and don't know where to begin, seeing a therapist can help you.
Certified DBT therapist with training in trauma-informed therapeutic (and standard) yoga and Japanese Reiki. To schedule a free consultation, visit my website to complete and submit the consultation request form and click the request appointment button.
Certified DBT therapist with training in trauma-informed therapeutic (and standard) yoga and Japanese Reiki. To schedule a free consultation, visit my website to complete and submit the consultation request form and click the request appointment button.
I specialize in grief, chronic illness, medical trauma, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions.
Many of my clients come to therapy when grief, illness, trauma, anxiety, or a major life change has made everything feel too heavy to carry alone. You may be exhausted from holding it together, anxious in your body, or feeling like people around you do not really understand what you are living through. I offer therapy that is warm, honest, trauma-informed, and practical. As an Irish-born therapist with a background in hospital social work, I understand illness, loss, caregiving, medical trauma, fear, and the ways the body can hold what you have survived.
I specialize in grief, chronic illness, medical trauma, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions.
Many of my clients come to therapy when grief, illness, trauma, anxiety, or a major life change has made everything feel too heavy to carry alone. You may be exhausted from holding it together, anxious in your body, or feeling like people around you do not really understand what you are living through. I offer therapy that is warm, honest, trauma-informed, and practical. As an Irish-born therapist with a background in hospital social work, I understand illness, loss, caregiving, medical trauma, fear, and the ways the body can hold what you have survived.
I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, stress, grief, relationship challenges, caregiver stress, health-related concerns, and major life transitions. Many of my clients are navigating periods of change, uncertainty, or emotional overwhelm and want a place to better understand themselves, strengthen coping skills, and feel more grounded. I also have specialized experience helping individuals and care partners adjust to chronic or serious illness, including the impact these experiences can have on identity, relationships, work, family roles, and future plans.
I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, stress, grief, relationship challenges, caregiver stress, health-related concerns, and major life transitions. Many of my clients are navigating periods of change, uncertainty, or emotional overwhelm and want a place to better understand themselves, strengthen coping skills, and feel more grounded. I also have specialized experience helping individuals and care partners adjust to chronic or serious illness, including the impact these experiences can have on identity, relationships, work, family roles, and future plans.
Caitlin O'Hear
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Working with people who have disabilities and/or chronic illness is a particular passion of mine.
Finding and building a relationship with a therapist can be a daunting task. I aim to create a comfortable space where we can build trust and foster growth.
Working with people who have disabilities and/or chronic illness is a particular passion of mine.
Finding and building a relationship with a therapist can be a daunting task. I aim to create a comfortable space where we can build trust and foster growth.
My clients are typically between preschool - college aged and present with a wide variety of strengths and opportunities for further growth. My passion is working with young children, latency age youth, adolescents, and their families who have experienced trauma. Additionally, I work with individuals with chronic suicidality, depression, anxiety, psychosis, and OCD. I firmly believe that children and families are resilient and have the power to heal and recreate narratives that reflect their inner strength.
My clients are typically between preschool - college aged and present with a wide variety of strengths and opportunities for further growth. My passion is working with young children, latency age youth, adolescents, and their families who have experienced trauma. Additionally, I work with individuals with chronic suicidality, depression, anxiety, psychosis, and OCD. I firmly believe that children and families are resilient and have the power to heal and recreate narratives that reflect their inner strength.
Are struggling with a chronic illness, a life-altering event, unresolved grief, loss, relationship challenges, high stress or simply feeling lost?
As a therapist for 35 years, I’m here to help you face your challenges with a restored sense of balance & inner confidence. Together, we will explore ways to respond to what is in front of you with proven strategies that bring you back to center.
Are struggling with a chronic illness, a life-altering event, unresolved grief, loss, relationship challenges, high stress or simply feeling lost?
As a therapist for 35 years, I’m here to help you face your challenges with a restored sense of balance & inner confidence. Together, we will explore ways to respond to what is in front of you with proven strategies that bring you back to center.
There are wounds the world can’t see, especially those that quietly reshape who you are. Facing complex health conditions like cancer, autoimmune disorders, chronic pain, serious injury, or the demands of caregiving can fracture your sense of identity. Who you were before illness may feel distant, and who you are now might feel uncertain or unfamiliar. In therapy, we create space to honor what’s been lost, hold space for what’s still true, and gently explore who you’re becoming. Together, we work toward clarity, relief, and a more grounded connection to yourself, not just to cope, but to grow and move forward with meaning.
There are wounds the world can’t see, especially those that quietly reshape who you are. Facing complex health conditions like cancer, autoimmune disorders, chronic pain, serious injury, or the demands of caregiving can fracture your sense of identity. Who you were before illness may feel distant, and who you are now might feel uncertain or unfamiliar. In therapy, we create space to honor what’s been lost, hold space for what’s still true, and gently explore who you’re becoming. Together, we work toward clarity, relief, and a more grounded connection to yourself, not just to cope, but to grow and move forward with meaning.
I offer virtual therapy for young adults navigating anxiety, neurodivergence, life transitions, and chronic illness.
I know therapy feels daunting, so we will work at your pace to create a fulfilling life through small, impactful, and sustainable changes. My practice utilizes person-centered therapy to ensure your autonomy is honored and cognitive behavioral therapy for practical tools to break unhelpful patterns. I prioritize creating a compassionate, nonjudgmental space.
I offer virtual therapy for young adults navigating anxiety, neurodivergence, life transitions, and chronic illness.
I know therapy feels daunting, so we will work at your pace to create a fulfilling life through small, impactful, and sustainable changes. My practice utilizes person-centered therapy to ensure your autonomy is honored and cognitive behavioral therapy for practical tools to break unhelpful patterns. I prioritize creating a compassionate, nonjudgmental space.
You can reclaim your life from anxiety, stress, and medical concerns. You can live a more vibrant and healthy life, and I can walk with you every step of the way through your major struggles and everyday experiences. I will support you in taking action to improve what you can control and navigate what you can’t with deep compassion. You do not have to face these problems alone. Together we will explore the approaches and tools to help you define and move towards a life filled with what matters most to you. My additional subspecialties include: cancer, insomnia, and working with caregivers of those facing medical illness.
You can reclaim your life from anxiety, stress, and medical concerns. You can live a more vibrant and healthy life, and I can walk with you every step of the way through your major struggles and everyday experiences. I will support you in taking action to improve what you can control and navigate what you can’t with deep compassion. You do not have to face these problems alone. Together we will explore the approaches and tools to help you define and move towards a life filled with what matters most to you. My additional subspecialties include: cancer, insomnia, and working with caregivers of those facing medical illness.
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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.