Chronic Illness Therapists in Houston, TX
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.
I specialize in adjustment issues, sleep disorders including insomnia (using CBT-i), pain management, adjustment to chronic illness, PTSD, stress management, relationship issues, and substance abuse.
My practice centers around providing clients with the skills that they need to thrive in the face of stressful situations. Prior to entering private practice, I worked as a clinical psychologist on the spinal cord injury unit at TIRR. These individuals would have never otherwise sought mental health care but were faced with one of the most stressful and challenging experiences of their lives. My role was to help these individuals to effectively cope with serious, adverse medical events and to live happy, fulfilling lives. Likewise, in my private practice, I strive to help clients successfully navigate complex situations.
I specialize in adjustment issues, sleep disorders including insomnia (using CBT-i), pain management, adjustment to chronic illness, PTSD, stress management, relationship issues, and substance abuse.
My practice centers around providing clients with the skills that they need to thrive in the face of stressful situations. Prior to entering private practice, I worked as a clinical psychologist on the spinal cord injury unit at TIRR. These individuals would have never otherwise sought mental health care but were faced with one of the most stressful and challenging experiences of their lives. My role was to help these individuals to effectively cope with serious, adverse medical events and to live happy, fulfilling lives. Likewise, in my private practice, I strive to help clients successfully navigate complex situations.
I provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy for adolescents and adults, creating a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard and understood. My approach is both practical and collaborative, helping you explore challenges, build coping skills, and make meaningful, lasting changes. I prioritize strong therapeutic relationships that empower you to grow, build resilience, and regain balance in your life.
I provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy for adolescents and adults, creating a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard and understood. My approach is both practical and collaborative, helping you explore challenges, build coping skills, and make meaningful, lasting changes. I prioritize strong therapeutic relationships that empower you to grow, build resilience, and regain balance in your life.
My approach to counseling is dynamic, collaborative, and Humanistic. I work with individuals experiencing symptoms that impact employment, education, relationships, and overall life. I integrate Mindfulness, Cognitive, and Behavioral Therapy, and care deeply about the counseling relationship and how we make meaning. I use diverse techniques to meet each client’s needs, incorporating technology and data-driven results. I support individuals in reaching their treatment goals, improving quality of life, and fostering growth.
My approach to counseling is dynamic, collaborative, and Humanistic. I work with individuals experiencing symptoms that impact employment, education, relationships, and overall life. I integrate Mindfulness, Cognitive, and Behavioral Therapy, and care deeply about the counseling relationship and how we make meaning. I use diverse techniques to meet each client’s needs, incorporating technology and data-driven results. I support individuals in reaching their treatment goals, improving quality of life, and fostering growth.
Are you worried about the security of your online psychotherapy notes? If large companies such as Change Healthcare and Transunion can be victims of a data hack, so can electronic health record companies. Indeed, a quick internet search will show you that psychotherapy notes have already been hacked and held for ransom. Tech experts have recently indicated that 1 in 6 data breaches now involves AI and that will likely get worse. If you want your psychotherapy records to be securely away from internet criminals across the globe, call my office. I'm old school. I use paper records and store them behind 3 separate locks.
Are you worried about the security of your online psychotherapy notes? If large companies such as Change Healthcare and Transunion can be victims of a data hack, so can electronic health record companies. Indeed, a quick internet search will show you that psychotherapy notes have already been hacked and held for ransom. Tech experts have recently indicated that 1 in 6 data breaches now involves AI and that will likely get worse. If you want your psychotherapy records to be securely away from internet criminals across the globe, call my office. I'm old school. I use paper records and store them behind 3 separate locks.
A New Chapter Counseling Services, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, CCTP, CTMH
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Our practice provides trauma-informed, culturally-competent and compassionate therapy services (ONLINE) to adolescents, adults and couples all across the state of Texas. Whether you are looking for support during your pregnancy, experiencing work-related stress or a parent wanting to learn skills that will help you parenting journey, you are in good hands. Our clinicians are fully Licensed Clinical Social Workers with extensive experience and training to help walk along side you and help you to reach your personal goals.
Our practice provides trauma-informed, culturally-competent and compassionate therapy services (ONLINE) to adolescents, adults and couples all across the state of Texas. Whether you are looking for support during your pregnancy, experiencing work-related stress or a parent wanting to learn skills that will help you parenting journey, you are in good hands. Our clinicians are fully Licensed Clinical Social Workers with extensive experience and training to help walk along side you and help you to reach your personal goals.
Dr. Huddleston specializes in treating adolescents, adults, and families with presenting issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, health concerns, adjustment and life change difficulties, substance abuse issues, and trauma. In every client interaction, Dr. Huddleston's primary goal is to help clients develop the necessary skills in thinking and behaving to improve their health, daily functioning, and sense of confidence. She applies best practice methods in helping clients overcome their struggles, while implementing kindness and respect. Dr. Huddleston uses an empathetic and nonjudgmental approach to truly understand individuals' needs from a perspective that appreciates a diversity of experiences.
Dr. Huddleston specializes in treating adolescents, adults, and families with presenting issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, health concerns, adjustment and life change difficulties, substance abuse issues, and trauma. In every client interaction, Dr. Huddleston's primary goal is to help clients develop the necessary skills in thinking and behaving to improve their health, daily functioning, and sense of confidence. She applies best practice methods in helping clients overcome their struggles, while implementing kindness and respect. Dr. Huddleston uses an empathetic and nonjudgmental approach to truly understand individuals' needs from a perspective that appreciates a diversity of experiences.
I enjoy working with neurodivergent adults living with chronic illness or pain who also carry trauma and anxiety.
Many of my clients have histories of emotional neglect, medical trauma, chronic invalidation, or burnout from masking and pushing past their limits. Symptoms like anxiety, dissociation, sensory overload, or exhaustion often make sense when we understand them as nervous system survival responses, not personal failures.
I enjoy working with neurodivergent adults living with chronic illness or pain who also carry trauma and anxiety.
Many of my clients have histories of emotional neglect, medical trauma, chronic invalidation, or burnout from masking and pushing past their limits. Symptoms like anxiety, dissociation, sensory overload, or exhaustion often make sense when we understand them as nervous system survival responses, not personal failures.
As a health psychologist, I specialize in helping people manage the emotional and mental challenges that often come with chronic illness, pain, and health-related stress.
If you're worn down by health issues, constant worry, or anxiety that won’t let up, you're not alone—and you don’t have to keep struggling. As a fellowship-trained health psychologist, I help people feel better, think clearer, and take back control. You have one life—let’s work together to make it one with less suffering and more peace.
As a health psychologist, I specialize in helping people manage the emotional and mental challenges that often come with chronic illness, pain, and health-related stress.
If you're worn down by health issues, constant worry, or anxiety that won’t let up, you're not alone—and you don’t have to keep struggling. As a fellowship-trained health psychologist, I help people feel better, think clearer, and take back control. You have one life—let’s work together to make it one with less suffering and more peace.
Some of these areas include play therapy, self-harm behaviors, teen & young adult issues, and those battling with chronic illness such as diabetes and cancer (caregivers too!).
Let's face it. You've tried therapy before. It wasn't for you, and truly people don't understand you anyway. What would happen if you tried it one more time? Maybe you're wondering what life would look like if you started learning coping skills and began healing. Life can be challenging, and you don't have to venture through it alone. We can navigate through this together. As your therapist, I commit to supporting you on this adventure and beyond!
Some of these areas include play therapy, self-harm behaviors, teen & young adult issues, and those battling with chronic illness such as diabetes and cancer (caregivers too!).
Let's face it. You've tried therapy before. It wasn't for you, and truly people don't understand you anyway. What would happen if you tried it one more time? Maybe you're wondering what life would look like if you started learning coping skills and began healing. Life can be challenging, and you don't have to venture through it alone. We can navigate through this together. As your therapist, I commit to supporting you on this adventure and beyond!
Struggling with chronic illness?
I have dedicated over 18 years to mental health counseling. I specialize in the treatment of PTSD and psychological symptoms due to chronic illness, organ transplant, and medical trauma. I am EMDR trained and certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy.
Struggling with chronic illness?
I have dedicated over 18 years to mental health counseling. I specialize in the treatment of PTSD and psychological symptoms due to chronic illness, organ transplant, and medical trauma. I am EMDR trained and certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy.
I work primarily with adults with relationship issues (with yourself and with others), as well as depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief, and chronic pain/ chronic illness management issues.
We are a society in which everyone of us - individually - is expected to "pull ourselves up by our proverbial boot-straps and keep going," which has its benefits and drawbacks, the biggest problem being that the metaphorical straps will inevitably break, leaving individuals isolated, with relationship and/or work difficulties. I wonder if you could consider it an act of strength and courage - rather than weakness - both to seek help and then to risk receiving it?
Engaging in a process to explore your inner world and how it relates to your outer world is a radical brave move. It is like a class in yourself and how you/we work!
I work primarily with adults with relationship issues (with yourself and with others), as well as depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief, and chronic pain/ chronic illness management issues.
We are a society in which everyone of us - individually - is expected to "pull ourselves up by our proverbial boot-straps and keep going," which has its benefits and drawbacks, the biggest problem being that the metaphorical straps will inevitably break, leaving individuals isolated, with relationship and/or work difficulties. I wonder if you could consider it an act of strength and courage - rather than weakness - both to seek help and then to risk receiving it?
Engaging in a process to explore your inner world and how it relates to your outer world is a radical brave move. It is like a class in yourself and how you/we work!
I have a particular expertise in behavioral medicine, cancer, chronic illness and sexual health/sex therapy.
My approach to helping is supportive and collaborative. I want to work with you on agreed upon goals to help you improve your functioning in your daily life and in your relationships. My work is primarily from a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy model, with some influence by Emotionally Focused Therapy and with insights from dynamic approaches where appropriate. My own personal development work has been influenced by Jungian and Buddhist writings. Kink/poly/CNM friendly!!
I have a particular expertise in behavioral medicine, cancer, chronic illness and sexual health/sex therapy.
My approach to helping is supportive and collaborative. I want to work with you on agreed upon goals to help you improve your functioning in your daily life and in your relationships. My work is primarily from a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy model, with some influence by Emotionally Focused Therapy and with insights from dynamic approaches where appropriate. My own personal development work has been influenced by Jungian and Buddhist writings. Kink/poly/CNM friendly!!
Melissa Andrews
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-S
Houston, TX 77058
Waitlist for new clients
My practice specializes in impacts of chronic illness, life transitions, grief and management of anxiety.
I specialize in supporting individuals through the emotional challenges of life transitions, grief, trauma, and chronic health conditions. I draw from evidence-based practices including EMDR, CBT, and ACT therapy. For those looking for relaxing alternatives to traditional therapy, I offer Neurofeedback.
My practice specializes in impacts of chronic illness, life transitions, grief and management of anxiety.
I specialize in supporting individuals through the emotional challenges of life transitions, grief, trauma, and chronic health conditions. I draw from evidence-based practices including EMDR, CBT, and ACT therapy. For those looking for relaxing alternatives to traditional therapy, I offer Neurofeedback.
Joseph Campbell once said, "The privilege of a lifetime is being who you are." As a therapist, I believe there can be no greater goal than to help you become your authentic self. By acknowledging you as the expert in your own life, and not imposing my own ideas of who you "should" be, my role is to help you work through any old survival strategies, reactive patterns, and physical/emotional traumas that prevent you from being the person you were meant to be, and living the life you were meant to live.
Joseph Campbell once said, "The privilege of a lifetime is being who you are." As a therapist, I believe there can be no greater goal than to help you become your authentic self. By acknowledging you as the expert in your own life, and not imposing my own ideas of who you "should" be, my role is to help you work through any old survival strategies, reactive patterns, and physical/emotional traumas that prevent you from being the person you were meant to be, and living the life you were meant to live.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker offering therapy to adults across Texas and Maryland through secure virtual sessions, as well as in-person appointments at my office in far west Houston. My approach is collaborative and grounded in creating a safe, supportive space where you can speak openly and without judgment. Every session is tailored to meet your individual needs, with an emphasis on identifying and nurturing your inner strengths to support healing and resilience.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker offering therapy to adults across Texas and Maryland through secure virtual sessions, as well as in-person appointments at my office in far west Houston. My approach is collaborative and grounded in creating a safe, supportive space where you can speak openly and without judgment. Every session is tailored to meet your individual needs, with an emphasis on identifying and nurturing your inner strengths to support healing and resilience.
Whether you’re healing from trauma or managing a chronic illness, relief and renewal are possible.
Releasing painful thoughts and emotions can open the door to new possibilities. Together, we’ll work to turn that vision into reality. Healing is a collaborative journey where vulnerability becomes strength and pain transforms into growth—with compassionate guidance every step of the way.
Whether you’re healing from trauma or managing a chronic illness, relief and renewal are possible.
Releasing painful thoughts and emotions can open the door to new possibilities. Together, we’ll work to turn that vision into reality. Healing is a collaborative journey where vulnerability becomes strength and pain transforms into growth—with compassionate guidance every step of the way.
I am passionate about collaborating with individuals, couples and families to achieve personal growth and realize your treatment goals so you may lead a more contented life. My clinical training with Baylor College of Medicine provides me special insight in myriad of treatment options to meet your specific needs. I pride myself on providing a warm, non-judgmental atmosphere where you can rediscover hope and healing.
I am passionate about collaborating with individuals, couples and families to achieve personal growth and realize your treatment goals so you may lead a more contented life. My clinical training with Baylor College of Medicine provides me special insight in myriad of treatment options to meet your specific needs. I pride myself on providing a warm, non-judgmental atmosphere where you can rediscover hope and healing.
" Many of my patients have chronic health conditions or have been affected by someone with a chronic illness.
I specialize in treating mood disorders, self esteem issues. relationship challenges, difficulties with adherence to medical regimens, eating issues, body image issues.
" Many of my patients have chronic health conditions or have been affected by someone with a chronic illness.
I specialize in treating mood disorders, self esteem issues. relationship challenges, difficulties with adherence to medical regimens, eating issues, body image issues.
With over 11 years of experience working with adults facing anxiety, depression, grief, chronic illness, and chronic pain, I am passionate about helping individuals set meaningful goals and overcome challenges that affect their quality of life.
Hi, I'm LaToya, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Houston, Texas. I specialize in supporting individuals through grief and loss, anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, coping skills, and life transitions. I am also a Certified Nephrology Social Worker with extensive experience working with adults diagnosed with end-stage renal disease, chronic illnesses, and chronic pain.
My background includes working in a variety of healthcare settings, including home health, substance use/abuse and mental health agencies, as well as outpatient dialysis centers.
With over 11 years of experience working with adults facing anxiety, depression, grief, chronic illness, and chronic pain, I am passionate about helping individuals set meaningful goals and overcome challenges that affect their quality of life.
Hi, I'm LaToya, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Houston, Texas. I specialize in supporting individuals through grief and loss, anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, coping skills, and life transitions. I am also a Certified Nephrology Social Worker with extensive experience working with adults diagnosed with end-stage renal disease, chronic illnesses, and chronic pain.
My background includes working in a variety of healthcare settings, including home health, substance use/abuse and mental health agencies, as well as outpatient dialysis centers.
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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.