Chronic Illness Therapists in Union County, OH
For those looking for a partner in resolving the emotional, relational, and behavioral issues that interfere with fulfilling one’s life goals, I draw from your strengths and meet you where you are without judgement. My clients describe me as friendly, open-minded, and positive. While I'm a LPC and CWC (Certified Wellness Counselor) and Nat'l Certified Counselor (NCC), I'm a retired OSU clinical researcher, a former educator (33yrs), have a PhD in STEM, and have 50+ years of life-experiences. I have my own private practice, Red Apple Counseling and Consultation, giving flexibility to work around your schedule. I'm here for you.
For those looking for a partner in resolving the emotional, relational, and behavioral issues that interfere with fulfilling one’s life goals, I draw from your strengths and meet you where you are without judgement. My clients describe me as friendly, open-minded, and positive. While I'm a LPC and CWC (Certified Wellness Counselor) and Nat'l Certified Counselor (NCC), I'm a retired OSU clinical researcher, a former educator (33yrs), have a PhD in STEM, and have 50+ years of life-experiences. I have my own private practice, Red Apple Counseling and Consultation, giving flexibility to work around your schedule. I'm here for you.
Hello and welcome to my profile! If you are looking for a professional who's experienced, helpful, casual, and effective, I am yours to consider! I am here to help facilitate further guidance and insight into your challenges and hurdles towards further strength and independence. I help the everyday folk, the ones needing the little extra, the little extra push, or those who need lots of help.
Hello and welcome to my profile! If you are looking for a professional who's experienced, helpful, casual, and effective, I am yours to consider! I am here to help facilitate further guidance and insight into your challenges and hurdles towards further strength and independence. I help the everyday folk, the ones needing the little extra, the little extra push, or those who need lots of help.
Becoming a mother can be one of the most meaningful and emotionally complex transitions in a woman’s life. If you are feeling anxious during pregnancy, overwhelmed in postpartum, or struggling after a difficult birth or NICU experience, you are not alone. I specialize in supporting thoughtful, capable women navigating postpartum anxiety, trauma, identity shifts, and the emotional demands of modern motherhood. Many of my clients are balancing significant personal and professional responsibilities while seeking to care for themselves, their relationships, and their growing families.
Becoming a mother can be one of the most meaningful and emotionally complex transitions in a woman’s life. If you are feeling anxious during pregnancy, overwhelmed in postpartum, or struggling after a difficult birth or NICU experience, you are not alone. I specialize in supporting thoughtful, capable women navigating postpartum anxiety, trauma, identity shifts, and the emotional demands of modern motherhood. Many of my clients are balancing significant personal and professional responsibilities while seeking to care for themselves, their relationships, and their growing families.
Online Therapists
Do you wish more people understood the difference between PTSD and CPTSD?
Does your nervous system (fight or flight) need a reset?
Does it take trust for you to open up to people?
Have people told you that you "overthink things?"
Then I may be the right fit for you.
Do you wish more people understood the difference between PTSD and CPTSD?
Does your nervous system (fight or flight) need a reset?
Does it take trust for you to open up to people?
Have people told you that you "overthink things?"
Then I may be the right fit for you.
My ideal clients are individuals feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected from themselves, or carrying unresolved trauma. I especially enjoy working with LGBTQ+ individuals, survivors of childhood trauma or sexual violence, women navigating life transitions or relationship challenges, and those struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD/CPTSD, codependency, or religious trauma. I provide a compassionate, collaborative space where clients can process experiences, build healthier coping skills, strengthen self-trust, and create meaningful, lasting change at a pace that feels authentic and manageable for them.
My ideal clients are individuals feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected from themselves, or carrying unresolved trauma. I especially enjoy working with LGBTQ+ individuals, survivors of childhood trauma or sexual violence, women navigating life transitions or relationship challenges, and those struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD/CPTSD, codependency, or religious trauma. I provide a compassionate, collaborative space where clients can process experiences, build healthier coping skills, strengthen self-trust, and create meaningful, lasting change at a pace that feels authentic and manageable for them.
If you are a troubled teen, adult, or veteran who struggles with anxiety, depression, or other mental health challenges, let’s work together to enrich your life on your terms, time, and get you ready to make positive changes that reduces difficulties in your daily life.
If you are a troubled teen, adult, or veteran who struggles with anxiety, depression, or other mental health challenges, let’s work together to enrich your life on your terms, time, and get you ready to make positive changes that reduces difficulties in your daily life.
People can heal from trauma. But you don't have to do this alone. People pleasing, relationship stress, anger, chronic pain, addictions, shame, insecurity; just a few ways trauma tends to show itself in your life. When people decide to get curious about how the wounding moments in life have impacted their self-worth and worldview, then healing can occur. You deserve to heal. And you deserve support through this process. I help people let go of shame, rediscover who they are, and find reasons to smile again. I would be honored to help discover what healing looks like for you, should you choose to no longer travel that path alone.
People can heal from trauma. But you don't have to do this alone. People pleasing, relationship stress, anger, chronic pain, addictions, shame, insecurity; just a few ways trauma tends to show itself in your life. When people decide to get curious about how the wounding moments in life have impacted their self-worth and worldview, then healing can occur. You deserve to heal. And you deserve support through this process. I help people let go of shame, rediscover who they are, and find reasons to smile again. I would be honored to help discover what healing looks like for you, should you choose to no longer travel that path alone.
I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Ohio. I studied counseling because I wanted to help others maintain their mental wellness and regain their mental health during difficult times. I focus on helping immigrants who are adapting to living in a new culture and are struggling being away from home. I offer support to clients that are experiencing grief. I also work with individuals and couples who are living or exploring polyamory/consensual non-monogamy.
I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Ohio. I studied counseling because I wanted to help others maintain their mental wellness and regain their mental health during difficult times. I focus on helping immigrants who are adapting to living in a new culture and are struggling being away from home. I offer support to clients that are experiencing grief. I also work with individuals and couples who are living or exploring polyamory/consensual non-monogamy.
Vibe Women's Health Collective (in partnership with Enliven Health and Wellness) is dedicated to supporting women in their health and life journeys. We are a group of licensed healthcare professionals who know women deserve the highest level of care and attention for overall mental, emotional, and physical wellness.
We offer individual and group therapy as in-person or virtual sessions with a certified physician assistant on staff. We accept most insurance plans.
Vibe Women's Health Collective (in partnership with Enliven Health and Wellness) is dedicated to supporting women in their health and life journeys. We are a group of licensed healthcare professionals who know women deserve the highest level of care and attention for overall mental, emotional, and physical wellness.
We offer individual and group therapy as in-person or virtual sessions with a certified physician assistant on staff. We accept most insurance plans.
Examples of grief include: loss of loved one, divorce, end of relationship, chronic illness, spiritual evolution, etc.
Hi, my name is Hannah Bisig (pronouns: she/her) and I look forward to working with you! I believe you hold the unique ability to overcome life’s challenges, and I’ll work to create a safe and authentic space where we can foster your healing and self-compassion. Our goal will be to achieve a space where you can love yourself and life much more fully.
Examples of grief include: loss of loved one, divorce, end of relationship, chronic illness, spiritual evolution, etc.
Hi, my name is Hannah Bisig (pronouns: she/her) and I look forward to working with you! I believe you hold the unique ability to overcome life’s challenges, and I’ll work to create a safe and authentic space where we can foster your healing and self-compassion. Our goal will be to achieve a space where you can love yourself and life much more fully.
Dr. Lindsey Brown McCormick
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC-S, PMH-C, CLC
Online Only
As a practitioner who is neurodivergent, struggles with chronic illness, and understands Appalachian culture, I welcome and value the unique intersectionalities that every person brings to parenthood.
Parenting can be stressful and overwhelming. Add onto that the other "hats" you wear in your life: employee, spouse, caregiver to adult parents... the list goes on. You keep seeing videos online about ADHD and wonder if that could be you. You're chronically stressed, anxious, overwhelmed, touched out, are having physical health problems, have ZERO libido, and are struggling to find who you are postpartum. You're looking for a psychotherapist who "gets it," with lived experience of the stress that parenting can bring, and is truly trauma-informed.
As a practitioner who is neurodivergent, struggles with chronic illness, and understands Appalachian culture, I welcome and value the unique intersectionalities that every person brings to parenthood.
Parenting can be stressful and overwhelming. Add onto that the other "hats" you wear in your life: employee, spouse, caregiver to adult parents... the list goes on. You keep seeing videos online about ADHD and wonder if that could be you. You're chronically stressed, anxious, overwhelmed, touched out, are having physical health problems, have ZERO libido, and are struggling to find who you are postpartum. You're looking for a psychotherapist who "gets it," with lived experience of the stress that parenting can bring, and is truly trauma-informed.
You may feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. Trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, or low self-esteem may have left you disconnected or frustrated. You want to be seen, heard, and understood, and to gain clarity and confidence. Therapy can provide a safe, validating space to process emotions, uncover strengths, and develop tools to navigate challenges, build resilience, and regain a sense of balance, hope, and personal empowerment in your life.
You may feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. Trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, or low self-esteem may have left you disconnected or frustrated. You want to be seen, heard, and understood, and to gain clarity and confidence. Therapy can provide a safe, validating space to process emotions, uncover strengths, and develop tools to navigate challenges, build resilience, and regain a sense of balance, hope, and personal empowerment in your life.
Other areas of focus include chronic illness, self-esteem/body image, and grief and loss.
Are you a new parent? Or perhaps you recently experienced a loss, disappointment, or shift and you're not quite sure what's next. If you’re experiencing anxiety, adjusting to the emotional changes of pregnancy or postpartum life, or carrying the weight of grief and loss, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Therapy can provide space to process, heal, and move forward. I am currently accepting new clients and excited to work with you!
Other areas of focus include chronic illness, self-esteem/body image, and grief and loss.
Are you a new parent? Or perhaps you recently experienced a loss, disappointment, or shift and you're not quite sure what's next. If you’re experiencing anxiety, adjusting to the emotional changes of pregnancy or postpartum life, or carrying the weight of grief and loss, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Therapy can provide space to process, heal, and move forward. I am currently accepting new clients and excited to work with you!
You deserve a space where you feel truly seen, supported, and safe to explore what’s been weighing on you. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, a major life change, or relationship challenges, therapy with me is a place to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with yourself. Together, we’ll build understanding and find practical ways to help you feel more balanced, confident, and in control of your life.
You deserve a space where you feel truly seen, supported, and safe to explore what’s been weighing on you. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, a major life change, or relationship challenges, therapy with me is a place to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with yourself. Together, we’ll build understanding and find practical ways to help you feel more balanced, confident, and in control of your life.
I enjoy working with clients who hated their last therapy experience, clients who feel defeated by their relationship with food and their body, and clients who are sick of anxiety ruling their life. I aim to support, challenge, and empower you to determine what your goals are and make meaningful progress toward them. Anyone seeking support to confront their unique difficulties is welcome here. I am well-versed in trauma-informed care and focus on being sensitive to cultural issues and marginalized groups. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I take pride in providing LGBTQ+-affirming care.
I enjoy working with clients who hated their last therapy experience, clients who feel defeated by their relationship with food and their body, and clients who are sick of anxiety ruling their life. I aim to support, challenge, and empower you to determine what your goals are and make meaningful progress toward them. Anyone seeking support to confront their unique difficulties is welcome here. I am well-versed in trauma-informed care and focus on being sensitive to cultural issues and marginalized groups. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I take pride in providing LGBTQ+-affirming care.
I'm Dan Held, a Licensed Independent Social Worker in Ohio with over 30 years of clinical experience working with individuals, couples, families, and groups to resolve painful issues of depression, anxiety, grief, traumatic memories, and relational conflicts. Persona - Client-centered, Motivational interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I typically start with a combination of Narrative and Dialectal Behavioral Therapies, focusing on updating one's life story to include the current page, paragraph, sentence, and words of description.
I'm Dan Held, a Licensed Independent Social Worker in Ohio with over 30 years of clinical experience working with individuals, couples, families, and groups to resolve painful issues of depression, anxiety, grief, traumatic memories, and relational conflicts. Persona - Client-centered, Motivational interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I typically start with a combination of Narrative and Dialectal Behavioral Therapies, focusing on updating one's life story to include the current page, paragraph, sentence, and words of description.
Every person, regardless of age, gender, or life experience has the potential to be the best person that they can be! You may have been dealt some really bad cards in life, but that doesn't mean you will always hold that hand! It's time to make a change and I would love to help you accomplish your goals!
Every person, regardless of age, gender, or life experience has the potential to be the best person that they can be! You may have been dealt some really bad cards in life, but that doesn't mean you will always hold that hand! It's time to make a change and I would love to help you accomplish your goals!
Trin Zacharias
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
1 Endorsed
Toledo, OH 43606
Waitlist for new clients
Life can feel overwhelming when you’re navigating neurodivergence or the layered experience of being part of the LGBTQIA+ community. You might already be self-aware. You know the “what” and even the “why” behind your patterns - but you’re stuck on the “now what?” When awareness hasn’t led to change, it can feel discouraging. I specialize in supporting neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ clients who are managing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and identity-related stress. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful and reflective, but feel frustrated that insight alone hasn’t moved the needle.
Life can feel overwhelming when you’re navigating neurodivergence or the layered experience of being part of the LGBTQIA+ community. You might already be self-aware. You know the “what” and even the “why” behind your patterns - but you’re stuck on the “now what?” When awareness hasn’t led to change, it can feel discouraging. I specialize in supporting neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ clients who are managing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and identity-related stress. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful and reflective, but feel frustrated that insight alone hasn’t moved the needle.
My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed by life's demands, whether it is by stress, anxiety, depression or relationship struggles. Feeling stuck, disconnected or unsure on ways to move forward? Needs often include having a supportive, empathetic and caring person who listens and offers superior guidance. These clients want nothing more but to feel heard and understood. It is important to offer the right tools in which they are able to use to navigate through their given challenges that life sometimes has to offer!
My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed by life's demands, whether it is by stress, anxiety, depression or relationship struggles. Feeling stuck, disconnected or unsure on ways to move forward? Needs often include having a supportive, empathetic and caring person who listens and offers superior guidance. These clients want nothing more but to feel heard and understood. It is important to offer the right tools in which they are able to use to navigate through their given challenges that life sometimes has to offer!
You may be feeling overwhelmed by trauma, anxiety, stress, or life changes that leave you feeling stuck or disconnected from yourself. I help clients better understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and physical experiences while building the tools needed to navigate life’s challenges. Together, we work toward healing, self-discovery, and creating a life that feels more balanced, meaningful, and authentic.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by trauma, anxiety, stress, or life changes that leave you feeling stuck or disconnected from yourself. I help clients better understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and physical experiences while building the tools needed to navigate life’s challenges. Together, we work toward healing, self-discovery, and creating a life that feels more balanced, meaningful, and authentic.
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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.