Chronic Illness Therapists in Dallas, TX
Are you feeling stuck, weighed down by shame, guilt, addiction, or grief? Maybe feeling like you're in a season of life where you want things to change, but just can't figure out how to change. You don’t have to carry it alone. I’m here to offer a caring, safe space where you can gently explore these feelings and begin healing. Together, we’ll find a way forward that feels right for you. Reach out for a free consultation, and let’s see if we’re a good fit to support you on your journey.
Are you feeling stuck, weighed down by shame, guilt, addiction, or grief? Maybe feeling like you're in a season of life where you want things to change, but just can't figure out how to change. You don’t have to carry it alone. I’m here to offer a caring, safe space where you can gently explore these feelings and begin healing. Together, we’ll find a way forward that feels right for you. Reach out for a free consultation, and let’s see if we’re a good fit to support you on your journey.
I’m a mental health therapist with a passion for supporting individuals through new medical diagnoses, anxiety, and general life transitions. My experience in diverse settings, including hospitals and schools, has shown me that no matter where you are in life, having compassion and support makes all the difference. I work with individuals navigating life transitions, anxiety, and the emotional impact of medical diagnoses. My ideal clients are motivated for change but may feel stuck or overwhelmed, and are looking for practical tools, clarity, and meaningful progress.
I’m a mental health therapist with a passion for supporting individuals through new medical diagnoses, anxiety, and general life transitions. My experience in diverse settings, including hospitals and schools, has shown me that no matter where you are in life, having compassion and support makes all the difference. I work with individuals navigating life transitions, anxiety, and the emotional impact of medical diagnoses. My ideal clients are motivated for change but may feel stuck or overwhelmed, and are looking for practical tools, clarity, and meaningful progress.
Dr. Sarah Hosseini is a Licensed Psychologist specializing in clinical health psychology. She utilizes an interdisciplinary approach to deliver comprehensive, holistic care. She provides individual therapy to adults and older adults. Dr. Hosseini earned a Primary Care Behavioral Health certification from University of Massachusetts. She also completed a certificate in the specialty of Maternal Mental Health from Postpartum Support International. Dr. Hosseini enjoys providing individualized, evidence-based treatment to diverse patients. Her practice includes an empathetic and collaborative approach to therapy.
Dr. Sarah Hosseini is a Licensed Psychologist specializing in clinical health psychology. She utilizes an interdisciplinary approach to deliver comprehensive, holistic care. She provides individual therapy to adults and older adults. Dr. Hosseini earned a Primary Care Behavioral Health certification from University of Massachusetts. She also completed a certificate in the specialty of Maternal Mental Health from Postpartum Support International. Dr. Hosseini enjoys providing individualized, evidence-based treatment to diverse patients. Her practice includes an empathetic and collaborative approach to therapy.
Adjusting to life after a brain injury or coping with a complex medical diagnosis can feel overwhelming and isolating. You may struggle with uncertainty, frustration, or even depression as you navigate these changes. These experiences often bring a mix of grief for what has changed and anxiety about what lies ahead. It’s common to feel disconnected from your former self, caught in patterns of negative thinking, or unsure how to move forward. Together, we can create a safe, supportive space to explore these challenges, helping you rediscover resilience, build coping skills, and reclaim a sense of purpose and fulfillment in your life.
Adjusting to life after a brain injury or coping with a complex medical diagnosis can feel overwhelming and isolating. You may struggle with uncertainty, frustration, or even depression as you navigate these changes. These experiences often bring a mix of grief for what has changed and anxiety about what lies ahead. It’s common to feel disconnected from your former self, caught in patterns of negative thinking, or unsure how to move forward. Together, we can create a safe, supportive space to explore these challenges, helping you rediscover resilience, build coping skills, and reclaim a sense of purpose and fulfillment in your life.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and I received a master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from University Texas Southwestern Medical Center. I work with mental health struggles for adults of all ages including depression, anxiety, adjustment issues, trauma, and stress. Having received counseling services in the past myself, I know how difficult it can be to take the steps necessary to ask for help. I believe building a good relationship between therapist and client, along with concrete strategies, can help set people back on the road to recovery.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and I received a master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from University Texas Southwestern Medical Center. I work with mental health struggles for adults of all ages including depression, anxiety, adjustment issues, trauma, and stress. Having received counseling services in the past myself, I know how difficult it can be to take the steps necessary to ask for help. I believe building a good relationship between therapist and client, along with concrete strategies, can help set people back on the road to recovery.
After growing up in a family greatly affected by chronic illness and disability and then struggling with my own mental and other health issues, I realized the need for therapists with personal experience AND specialized training in helping people with medical issues and disabilities.
Everyone needs someone to talk to about their worries, struggles, and what they want out of life. With the extra challenges of health issues, busy schedules, and family dynamics, it's hard to find that calm, safe space to be yourself. Friends and family are great, but they don't always understand, and they have their own opinions about everything. Feeling seen, heard, and understood can be especially frustrating for people with medical issues, disabilities, or who are neurodivergent. I get it, because I've dealt with this myself for years.
After growing up in a family greatly affected by chronic illness and disability and then struggling with my own mental and other health issues, I realized the need for therapists with personal experience AND specialized training in helping people with medical issues and disabilities.
Everyone needs someone to talk to about their worries, struggles, and what they want out of life. With the extra challenges of health issues, busy schedules, and family dynamics, it's hard to find that calm, safe space to be yourself. Friends and family are great, but they don't always understand, and they have their own opinions about everything. Feeling seen, heard, and understood can be especially frustrating for people with medical issues, disabilities, or who are neurodivergent. I get it, because I've dealt with this myself for years.
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor with 22 years specializing in trauma, nervous system dysregulation, and environmental illness — including mold toxicity, CIRS, and MCAS, chronic illness.
Something happened to your body. Maybe it was mold. Maybe it was a slow accumulation of stress, illness, and being dismissed by people who were supposed to help. Maybe you don't even have a name for it yet — just the knowledge that you haven't felt like yourself in a long time, and that something is genuinely wrong.
You're not imagining it.
What I've learned after 22 years of sitting across from people in exactly this place: the body and brain keep a very accurate record.
If you've read this far and something in you relaxed a little — that's worth paying attention to.
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor with 22 years specializing in trauma, nervous system dysregulation, and environmental illness — including mold toxicity, CIRS, and MCAS, chronic illness.
Something happened to your body. Maybe it was mold. Maybe it was a slow accumulation of stress, illness, and being dismissed by people who were supposed to help. Maybe you don't even have a name for it yet — just the knowledge that you haven't felt like yourself in a long time, and that something is genuinely wrong.
You're not imagining it.
What I've learned after 22 years of sitting across from people in exactly this place: the body and brain keep a very accurate record.
If you've read this far and something in you relaxed a little — that's worth paying attention to.
Managing mood disorders (anxiety, depression), eating disorders, chronic pain (musculoskeletal, headache disorders, fibromyalgia), cancer, and chronic illness are just a few areas of life that bring about distress, discomfort, and overall malaise.
My role as a clinical psychologist is to understand what science and research has discovered and designed to improve distress and discomfort. Therefore, I am able to bring this information into the therapeutic context to reliably assess and effectively treat symptoms and increase overall functioning.
Managing mood disorders (anxiety, depression), eating disorders, chronic pain (musculoskeletal, headache disorders, fibromyalgia), cancer, and chronic illness are just a few areas of life that bring about distress, discomfort, and overall malaise.
My role as a clinical psychologist is to understand what science and research has discovered and designed to improve distress and discomfort. Therefore, I am able to bring this information into the therapeutic context to reliably assess and effectively treat symptoms and increase overall functioning.
Whether coping with anxiety, depression, chronic illness, or self-esteem challenges, my approach is restorative and empowering.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 11 years of experience providing compassionate care across diverse behavioral health settings. My background includes hospice and grief counseling, supporting adults and families through life’s most vulnerable transitions. I bring a culturally sensitive, intersectional approach to therapy, especially for those navigating identity, loss, or major life changes. My goal is to help clients gain clarity, emotional relief, and confidence as they work toward healing and transformation.
Whether coping with anxiety, depression, chronic illness, or self-esteem challenges, my approach is restorative and empowering.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 11 years of experience providing compassionate care across diverse behavioral health settings. My background includes hospice and grief counseling, supporting adults and families through life’s most vulnerable transitions. I bring a culturally sensitive, intersectional approach to therapy, especially for those navigating identity, loss, or major life changes. My goal is to help clients gain clarity, emotional relief, and confidence as they work toward healing and transformation.
Hello there! Saludos! I have vast experience working with adult and geriatric populations, veterans, health care workers and patients with chronic illnesses. I use evidence based treatments to address a variety of mental health diagnoses and will use tailored-treatment plans specific to your needs! From Depression, Anxiety, Grief, PTSD, Relationship issues to Life transitions, stress and wanting change but not knowing where to start... I am here to help guide you in this journey towards mental health!
Previously known as Dr. Vega-Molina (maiden name)
Hello there! Saludos! I have vast experience working with adult and geriatric populations, veterans, health care workers and patients with chronic illnesses. I use evidence based treatments to address a variety of mental health diagnoses and will use tailored-treatment plans specific to your needs! From Depression, Anxiety, Grief, PTSD, Relationship issues to Life transitions, stress and wanting change but not knowing where to start... I am here to help guide you in this journey towards mental health!
Previously known as Dr. Vega-Molina (maiden name)
Do you consider yourself an insecure overachiever? Maybe you're a bright thinker and hard worker, but you never quite feel good enough. You might excel professionally or academically, but new challenges seem to take more work than they should. Maybe this is a longstanding issue, or maybe it only became a problem when you faced a big change in your life like the loss of a relationship, the birth of a child, or the threat of a serious medical illness. If you feel deflated or overwhelmed by the end of the day, I can help with that.
Do you consider yourself an insecure overachiever? Maybe you're a bright thinker and hard worker, but you never quite feel good enough. You might excel professionally or academically, but new challenges seem to take more work than they should. Maybe this is a longstanding issue, or maybe it only became a problem when you faced a big change in your life like the loss of a relationship, the birth of a child, or the threat of a serious medical illness. If you feel deflated or overwhelmed by the end of the day, I can help with that.
As a Licensed Psychologist passionate about Health Psychology for more than 20 years, I work collaboratively with clients to improve their quality of life and overall health. We work by first understanding the nuances of the challenges you face in the context of your unique situation, priorities, and values. Your individual program is created to expand strategies to manage your condition, assuage emotions like fear, confusion, despair, anger, or sadness, while growing your tool kit for dealing with the many aspects of illness, strengthening effective coping skills, improving relationships and building resilience.
As a Licensed Psychologist passionate about Health Psychology for more than 20 years, I work collaboratively with clients to improve their quality of life and overall health. We work by first understanding the nuances of the challenges you face in the context of your unique situation, priorities, and values. Your individual program is created to expand strategies to manage your condition, assuage emotions like fear, confusion, despair, anger, or sadness, while growing your tool kit for dealing with the many aspects of illness, strengthening effective coping skills, improving relationships and building resilience.
My ideal clients are those who are navigating the intersections of their identity, including gender, disability, chronic illness, and trauma.
I have 7+ years in post-acute acquired brain injury rehabilitation, in addition to working in community-based mental health and behavior intervention. My degree and certification as a Rehabilitation Counselor provide me with the knowledge in a culturally-informed system lens, exploring how the world and people around us impact our experiences.
My ideal clients are those who are navigating the intersections of their identity, including gender, disability, chronic illness, and trauma.
I have 7+ years in post-acute acquired brain injury rehabilitation, in addition to working in community-based mental health and behavior intervention. My degree and certification as a Rehabilitation Counselor provide me with the knowledge in a culturally-informed system lens, exploring how the world and people around us impact our experiences.
My specialties include issues of aging, grief and bereavement, chronic illness, and life transitions.
I provide home visits and accept Medicare and Medicaid. My goal is to help those without access to transportation or who might not be able to travel for medical reasons. But I enjoy seeing clients from all walks of life. who might enjoy therapy in the home.
My specialties include issues of aging, grief and bereavement, chronic illness, and life transitions.
I provide home visits and accept Medicare and Medicaid. My goal is to help those without access to transportation or who might not be able to travel for medical reasons. But I enjoy seeing clients from all walks of life. who might enjoy therapy in the home.
Are you stuck in life or feeling overwhelmed? Do you want someone to walk with you through this challenging time? Are you having difficulty regulating your emotions and seek more peace in your life? Do you feel like a child in an adult body and want to feel more “adult-like”? Has life treated you especially hard and you just want to wake up and find the joy in your day?
Are you stuck in life or feeling overwhelmed? Do you want someone to walk with you through this challenging time? Are you having difficulty regulating your emotions and seek more peace in your life? Do you feel like a child in an adult body and want to feel more “adult-like”? Has life treated you especially hard and you just want to wake up and find the joy in your day?
I work most frequently with people struggling with chronic illness, autism and/or ADHD, anxiety and OCD, complex trauma, and stress and burnout.
Seeing and taking next steps isn't always easy or clear. Whether you are facing struggles in the present, pain from your past, difficulties in relationships, emotions that feel like too much to hold, or unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior, I'd love to walk with you as you find or rediscover paths to be a more healthy and full version of yourself. My name is Missy Gray, and I am a LPC-S who works with adolescents and adults.
I work most frequently with people struggling with chronic illness, autism and/or ADHD, anxiety and OCD, complex trauma, and stress and burnout.
Seeing and taking next steps isn't always easy or clear. Whether you are facing struggles in the present, pain from your past, difficulties in relationships, emotions that feel like too much to hold, or unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior, I'd love to walk with you as you find or rediscover paths to be a more healthy and full version of yourself. My name is Missy Gray, and I am a LPC-S who works with adolescents and adults.
I have specialized in mood disorders and chronic illness, adjustment to disability issues and provide career and vocational exploration and direction for many.
If you are having trouble dealing with relationship issues, or need a little help defining your direction in life, or balancing the seemingly overwhelming and endless daily stressors that lead to depression and anxiety, then I am the right person for you.
I have specialized in mood disorders and chronic illness, adjustment to disability issues and provide career and vocational exploration and direction for many.
If you are having trouble dealing with relationship issues, or need a little help defining your direction in life, or balancing the seemingly overwhelming and endless daily stressors that lead to depression and anxiety, then I am the right person for you.
Those with chronic illness who are eager to know what their souls are communicating through each symptom also make ideal clients.
I am a retired medical doctor and psychiatrist. I did two years of residency in pediatrics and three years in psychiatry where I became discouraged by drugs and procedures being the primary focus of treatment. I began to hear the soul of each patient communicating through each symptom and disease process and urging change. I help others to hear too.
Those with chronic illness who are eager to know what their souls are communicating through each symptom also make ideal clients.
I am a retired medical doctor and psychiatrist. I did two years of residency in pediatrics and three years in psychiatry where I became discouraged by drugs and procedures being the primary focus of treatment. I began to hear the soul of each patient communicating through each symptom and disease process and urging change. I help others to hear too.
We all face times in life when things can feel overwhelming and challenging. It is during these times that support and guidance is most valuable and helpful. It takes courage to seek support and I truly believe you are not here by mistake. As a Psychologist practicing in the state of Texas for the past 13 years I hope to help guide and support you through what you are facing. You are not alone. I am a firm believer that you are an expert in your life and together with my experience and expertise in counseling techniques, we can work together to meet your personal goals. I have flexible hours available. Se habla español.
We all face times in life when things can feel overwhelming and challenging. It is during these times that support and guidance is most valuable and helpful. It takes courage to seek support and I truly believe you are not here by mistake. As a Psychologist practicing in the state of Texas for the past 13 years I hope to help guide and support you through what you are facing. You are not alone. I am a firm believer that you are an expert in your life and together with my experience and expertise in counseling techniques, we can work together to meet your personal goals. I have flexible hours available. Se habla español.
Are you having a hard time getting a full breath in, feeling tense with a sense of urgency? If you're finding yourself confused, burned out, and anxious, you're in good company. You may be finding yourself dealing with overwhelming life experiences, have been to therapy before, and found that it didn't help you. Are you ready to become conscious, to see the roles you are playing, how you are relating to others, what needs you have, and what you may or may not be bringing to the proverbial table? Here's the thing, you're here because you need change to happen in your life and you need help. I can help you reclaim your life.
Are you having a hard time getting a full breath in, feeling tense with a sense of urgency? If you're finding yourself confused, burned out, and anxious, you're in good company. You may be finding yourself dealing with overwhelming life experiences, have been to therapy before, and found that it didn't help you. Are you ready to become conscious, to see the roles you are playing, how you are relating to others, what needs you have, and what you may or may not be bringing to the proverbial table? Here's the thing, you're here because you need change to happen in your life and you need help. I can help you reclaim your 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.