Chronic Illness Therapists in Nashville, TN
I provide individual and group therapy for adults navigating life transitions, coping with health challenges, and desiring to live more fully. Whether you are at the beginning, stuck in the messy middle, or yearning for closure, I am ready to work with you to achieve your goals. You don't have to know the answers. All you have to do is be willing to show up and believe that change is possible. Together, through inquiry and with curiosity, we will engage in a dynamic, collaborative process to achieve clarity and lasting change. I will help you take meaningful action in your life.
I provide individual and group therapy for adults navigating life transitions, coping with health challenges, and desiring to live more fully. Whether you are at the beginning, stuck in the messy middle, or yearning for closure, I am ready to work with you to achieve your goals. You don't have to know the answers. All you have to do is be willing to show up and believe that change is possible. Together, through inquiry and with curiosity, we will engage in a dynamic, collaborative process to achieve clarity and lasting change. I will help you take meaningful action in your life.
There, I developed a particular interest in working with people experiencing chronic illness, as well as their loved ones.
People often come to therapy struggling to feel truly safe, calm, and emotionally regulated. Stress, health challenges, loss, relationship concerns, and life transitions can compound in such a way that we often find it difficult to be fully present and enjoy our lives. My goal as a therapist is to provide an opportunity for you to explore and establish what safety feels like for you- in your body, in your mind, and in your relationships- and from that place of safety, make meaningful change and live a more values-aligned life.
There, I developed a particular interest in working with people experiencing chronic illness, as well as their loved ones.
People often come to therapy struggling to feel truly safe, calm, and emotionally regulated. Stress, health challenges, loss, relationship concerns, and life transitions can compound in such a way that we often find it difficult to be fully present and enjoy our lives. My goal as a therapist is to provide an opportunity for you to explore and establish what safety feels like for you- in your body, in your mind, and in your relationships- and from that place of safety, make meaningful change and live a more values-aligned life.
Erin Cabe | Trauma and Chronic Illness Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
5 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Clients managing the physical and emotional complexities of a chronic illness.
If you're reading this, you may be feeling overwhelmed. Perhaps a recent conflict has left you feeling shattered, or maybe life, in general, has become unmanageable. Are you exhausted by the symptoms of trauma, anxiety or depression, feeling like a shell of the person you used to be? Maybe you’re experiencing sudden panic attacks for the first time and are searching for a therapist in Nashville who can help. I’m so glad you’ve found your way here, because I can help. Do any of these thoughts ring true? “I’m not being heard,” or “I’m not important," or “I’m too much for people.”
Clients managing the physical and emotional complexities of a chronic illness.
If you're reading this, you may be feeling overwhelmed. Perhaps a recent conflict has left you feeling shattered, or maybe life, in general, has become unmanageable. Are you exhausted by the symptoms of trauma, anxiety or depression, feeling like a shell of the person you used to be? Maybe you’re experiencing sudden panic attacks for the first time and are searching for a therapist in Nashville who can help. I’m so glad you’ve found your way here, because I can help. Do any of these thoughts ring true? “I’m not being heard,” or “I’m not important," or “I’m too much for people.”
I offer trauma-informed, values-aligned therapy for adults navigating anxiety, OCD, chronic illness, medical and psychological trauma, and complex identity or family dynamics.
Many of my clients are adults navigating anxiety and depression, anger, trauma/PTSD, chronic stress, or health-related anxiety, as well as those who experienced abuse and neglect in the context of family relationships, identity acceptance, or systemic harm. I offer affirming, inclusive therapy with flexible payment options: private pay, insurance, and out-of-network benefits. If you are ready to see if I am a good fit for you, I offer a free 15-minute consultation to help you decide. No pressure. Everyone is welcome.
I offer trauma-informed, values-aligned therapy for adults navigating anxiety, OCD, chronic illness, medical and psychological trauma, and complex identity or family dynamics.
Many of my clients are adults navigating anxiety and depression, anger, trauma/PTSD, chronic stress, or health-related anxiety, as well as those who experienced abuse and neglect in the context of family relationships, identity acceptance, or systemic harm. I offer affirming, inclusive therapy with flexible payment options: private pay, insurance, and out-of-network benefits. If you are ready to see if I am a good fit for you, I offer a free 15-minute consultation to help you decide. No pressure. Everyone is welcome.
At Alexa Stallings Counseling, my mission is to help clients cultivate personal growth, healthy connection, and renewed hope in their mental health and relationships. I ground my work in the therapeutic relationship, evidence-based practices and trauma-informed care in order to provide personalized, empirically sound support to each individual.
At Alexa Stallings Counseling, my mission is to help clients cultivate personal growth, healthy connection, and renewed hope in their mental health and relationships. I ground my work in the therapeutic relationship, evidence-based practices and trauma-informed care in order to provide personalized, empirically sound support to each individual.
Hello and congratulations on this first step! I'm a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker located in Massachusetts and Tennessee (LICSW equivalent). I received my Master of Social Work degree at Boston College and have 5+ years of experience working in a variety of different settings. I use a person-centered approach, which means I see you as the expert of your own life and work alongside you with empathy, curiosity, and respect.
Hello and congratulations on this first step! I'm a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker located in Massachusetts and Tennessee (LICSW equivalent). I received my Master of Social Work degree at Boston College and have 5+ years of experience working in a variety of different settings. I use a person-centered approach, which means I see you as the expert of your own life and work alongside you with empathy, curiosity, and respect.
Asking for help and deciding to begin therapy is a difficult decision, requiring courage and strength. I commend you on taking the first step toward feeling better, self-awareness, and personal growth. My goal is to empower clients to make positive changes in their emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical health. As clients learn to identify & reprocess their negative beliefs, they are able to make personal improvements in lifestyle choices & relationships. I aim to provide an emotionally safe and caring environment for clients to make the positive changes they wish for. It brings me joy to see clients grow and achieve goals .
Asking for help and deciding to begin therapy is a difficult decision, requiring courage and strength. I commend you on taking the first step toward feeling better, self-awareness, and personal growth. My goal is to empower clients to make positive changes in their emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical health. As clients learn to identify & reprocess their negative beliefs, they are able to make personal improvements in lifestyle choices & relationships. I aim to provide an emotionally safe and caring environment for clients to make the positive changes they wish for. It brings me joy to see clients grow and achieve goals .
I deeply enjoy working with those who have experienced complex relational or religious/spiritual trauma, those who live with chronic pain or illnesses, and those (yes, you) high-achieving, perfectionists, creatives & professionals. Whether you're coming to therapy for the first time or the tenth time, my goal is that you are able to leave our sessions encouraged, equipped, and more compassionate towards yourself and others. If this sounds like what you're looking for, you can learn more about me and my therapeutic style on my website, come check it out!
I deeply enjoy working with those who have experienced complex relational or religious/spiritual trauma, those who live with chronic pain or illnesses, and those (yes, you) high-achieving, perfectionists, creatives & professionals. Whether you're coming to therapy for the first time or the tenth time, my goal is that you are able to leave our sessions encouraged, equipped, and more compassionate towards yourself and others. If this sounds like what you're looking for, you can learn more about me and my therapeutic style on my website, come check it out!
Trauma Therapy of Nashville, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CCTP
5 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37212
Trauma Therapy of Nashville is currently accepting new clients. Our therapists are highly skilled to work with trauma and integrative in their work with clients. Using evidenced-based and holistic therapy methods, clients receive an integrative treatment approach that is tailored to their individual needs. We would love to connect with you! Contact our Client Care Coordinator to complete a prescreen today. Clients are typically paired with a therapist within the same week.
Trauma Therapy of Nashville is currently accepting new clients. Our therapists are highly skilled to work with trauma and integrative in their work with clients. Using evidenced-based and holistic therapy methods, clients receive an integrative treatment approach that is tailored to their individual needs. We would love to connect with you! Contact our Client Care Coordinator to complete a prescreen today. Clients are typically paired with a therapist within the same week.
Offering sessions in Art Therapy to help deep feelers navigate chronic illness and experiences of grief and loss.
Hi! I'm Catherine, Art Therapist with HeartSpace Wellness Studio. Since 2007, I've helped people engage in art making, creativity, and self-inquiry to find their own authentic voice. In session, I can guide you in the practices of art therapy, mindfulness, and yoga to express and understand difficult emotions and discover ways to connect with your true self.
Offering sessions in Art Therapy to help deep feelers navigate chronic illness and experiences of grief and loss.
Hi! I'm Catherine, Art Therapist with HeartSpace Wellness Studio. Since 2007, I've helped people engage in art making, creativity, and self-inquiry to find their own authentic voice. In session, I can guide you in the practices of art therapy, mindfulness, and yoga to express and understand difficult emotions and discover ways to connect with your true self.
My expertise lies within the subjects of OCD + anxiety, autism, ARFID, ADHD, & folks with chronic illness/physical disability.
I believe that good therapy is collaborative & not a one-size-fits-all, utilizing a combination of methods based on your goals. I always prioritize care that is neurodivergent-affirming & strengths-based. I am trained in techniques such as emotions-focused work, Inference-Based CBT (I-CBT), Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) & more.
My expertise lies within the subjects of OCD + anxiety, autism, ARFID, ADHD, & folks with chronic illness/physical disability.
I believe that good therapy is collaborative & not a one-size-fits-all, utilizing a combination of methods based on your goals. I always prioritize care that is neurodivergent-affirming & strengths-based. I am trained in techniques such as emotions-focused work, Inference-Based CBT (I-CBT), Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) & more.
Life can feel unbearably heavy...whether it’s anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, substance use, chronic pain, body image struggles, or the constant pressure to keep everyone else happy in the process of experiencing these hardships..you don’t have to carry it alone! My clients come to therapy wanting to feel more grounded in their bodies, more confident in their choices, and more hopeful about the future. I affirm queerness, disability, and cultural identity, holding space for both personal and political realities. Together, we’ll move from just surviving toward living with clarity, connection, and self-trust.
Life can feel unbearably heavy...whether it’s anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, substance use, chronic pain, body image struggles, or the constant pressure to keep everyone else happy in the process of experiencing these hardships..you don’t have to carry it alone! My clients come to therapy wanting to feel more grounded in their bodies, more confident in their choices, and more hopeful about the future. I affirm queerness, disability, and cultural identity, holding space for both personal and political realities. Together, we’ll move from just surviving toward living with clarity, connection, and self-trust.
Oftentimes my clients come to therapy knowing they need to make a change in their relationships or behavior, but feeling unsure where to start or what change might look like. My role is not to judge or direct, but to walk alongside you—offering insight, support, and gentle challenge as we explore the patterns that shape your relationships, emotions, and sense of self. Together, we’ll explore how your past informs your present, identify relational patterns that no longer serve you, and build the emotional tools needed for greater clarity, connection, and self-trust.
Oftentimes my clients come to therapy knowing they need to make a change in their relationships or behavior, but feeling unsure where to start or what change might look like. My role is not to judge or direct, but to walk alongside you—offering insight, support, and gentle challenge as we explore the patterns that shape your relationships, emotions, and sense of self. Together, we’ll explore how your past informs your present, identify relational patterns that no longer serve you, and build the emotional tools needed for greater clarity, connection, and self-trust.
I am passionate about working with diverse gender/sexual identities, and fluid relationship structures, complex trauma, and chronic illness.
There is beauty in the complexity of our lives, and often difficulty too. Sometimes, our inner resources and life's challenges don't align, leaving us feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or incapable. My intent is to help you to find more freedom, ease, and wholeness in these moments. I am skilled in working with experiences of complex trauma and chronic pain/illness, depression, and anxiety. I am experienced in working with members of the LGBTQIA+ and ENM communities, neurodivergent folks, and those whose lives question social norms. My approach emphasizes depth, gentleness, creativity, and awareness.
I am passionate about working with diverse gender/sexual identities, and fluid relationship structures, complex trauma, and chronic illness.
There is beauty in the complexity of our lives, and often difficulty too. Sometimes, our inner resources and life's challenges don't align, leaving us feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or incapable. My intent is to help you to find more freedom, ease, and wholeness in these moments. I am skilled in working with experiences of complex trauma and chronic pain/illness, depression, and anxiety. I am experienced in working with members of the LGBTQIA+ and ENM communities, neurodivergent folks, and those whose lives question social norms. My approach emphasizes depth, gentleness, creativity, and awareness.
Whether you’re navigating the isolating journey of chronic illness, surviving the complexities of domestic violence, or feeling stuck in patterns shaped by early relationships—you’re not alone.
I help adults who feel stuck in survival mode—whether due to chronic illness, trauma, or painful relationship dynamics—learn how to reconnect with themselves and others in safe, meaningful ways. My work is rooted in attachment theory, which means I look at how your early relationships may have shaped your beliefs about love, safety, and self-worth.
Whether you’re navigating the isolating journey of chronic illness, surviving the complexities of domestic violence, or feeling stuck in patterns shaped by early relationships—you’re not alone.
I help adults who feel stuck in survival mode—whether due to chronic illness, trauma, or painful relationship dynamics—learn how to reconnect with themselves and others in safe, meaningful ways. My work is rooted in attachment theory, which means I look at how your early relationships may have shaped your beliefs about love, safety, and self-worth.
Living with chronic health conditions can feel exhausting and isolating. It often impacts how you see yourself, how you relate to others, and what feels possible in a given day. I work with individuals navigating stress, anxiety, grief, and the emotional toll of medical challenges. If you’re feeling stuck between coping and truly living, therapy can be a place to reconnect with what matters to you.
Living with chronic health conditions can feel exhausting and isolating. It often impacts how you see yourself, how you relate to others, and what feels possible in a given day. I work with individuals navigating stress, anxiety, grief, and the emotional toll of medical challenges. If you’re feeling stuck between coping and truly living, therapy can be a place to reconnect with what matters to you.
Are you having a hard time adjusting to a chronic illness?
I provide psychotherapy in the following modalities: individual, couples, family, and group. I will help you examine personal, familial, and socio-cultural dynamics impacting your adjustment to aging, chronic illness, acquired disability, and care-giving.
Are you having a hard time adjusting to a chronic illness?
I provide psychotherapy in the following modalities: individual, couples, family, and group. I will help you examine personal, familial, and socio-cultural dynamics impacting your adjustment to aging, chronic illness, acquired disability, and care-giving.
I work with clients who may be struggling with trauma, chronic illness, and issues related to LGBTQIA identity and experience.
Why not, just at the end, Just Be Kind? -Doctor Who Does it feel like life is stressing you out? Does it feel like there is this tension, but you don't know what it is? It takes effort to drop all those things that bother you daily. I work with people who are ready to find a safe, supportive space to explore what they need in therapy—whether that's healing from trauma, managing anxiety or depression, or simply navigating life's challenges. Together, we'll work to understand what’s not working, and build healthier habits that support the life you want.
I work with clients who may be struggling with trauma, chronic illness, and issues related to LGBTQIA identity and experience.
Why not, just at the end, Just Be Kind? -Doctor Who Does it feel like life is stressing you out? Does it feel like there is this tension, but you don't know what it is? It takes effort to drop all those things that bother you daily. I work with people who are ready to find a safe, supportive space to explore what they need in therapy—whether that's healing from trauma, managing anxiety or depression, or simply navigating life's challenges. Together, we'll work to understand what’s not working, and build healthier habits that support the life you want.
I love to support clients in navigating treatment needs, specializing in chronic illness, trauma, and anxiety.
The way you tell your story to yourself matters. - Amy Cuddy We each have a story to tell and that story creates how we see ourselves, how we interact with the world around us, and how we manage the challenges life places in front of us. Our personal story matters and we can change and shape our story through the therapeutic process. I utilized eclectic approach including Narrative and Trauma techniques to increase people's ability to have insight and self-awareness. I am also trained in expressive art therapies using Archetype imagery such as tarot and oracle cards. I am Pagan and alternative spirituality friendly.
I love to support clients in navigating treatment needs, specializing in chronic illness, trauma, and anxiety.
The way you tell your story to yourself matters. - Amy Cuddy We each have a story to tell and that story creates how we see ourselves, how we interact with the world around us, and how we manage the challenges life places in front of us. Our personal story matters and we can change and shape our story through the therapeutic process. I utilized eclectic approach including Narrative and Trauma techniques to increase people's ability to have insight and self-awareness. I am also trained in expressive art therapies using Archetype imagery such as tarot and oracle cards. I am Pagan and alternative spirituality friendly.
Are you struggling with a health condition such as chronic pain? Do you experience emotional difficulties like stress, anxiety, depression, or loss of motivation that cause a disruption to your physical health or get in the way of engaging in meaningful health behaviors? Navigating psychological experiences on a path toward health and wellness can be challenging and complex. Using an active therapeutic process, we can work together to develop effective emotional and behavioral skills, identify valued directions, and take actionable steps toward a meaningful life.
Are you struggling with a health condition such as chronic pain? Do you experience emotional difficulties like stress, anxiety, depression, or loss of motivation that cause a disruption to your physical health or get in the way of engaging in meaningful health behaviors? Navigating psychological experiences on a path toward health and wellness can be challenging and complex. Using an active therapeutic process, we can work together to develop effective emotional and behavioral skills, identify valued directions, and take actionable steps toward a meaningful life.
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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.