Chronic Illness Therapists in Richmond, VA
Life can feel overwhelming at times—like everything is moving too fast, your mind won’t slow down, or you’re just trying to get through the day. When you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, or ongoing stress, even small things can feel exhausting, and it can be hard to fully enjoy the moments that matter to you.
In our work together, you’ll have a space where you can slow down, breathe, and feel heard without judgment. We’ll gently explore what’s been weighing on you, while also finding ways to help you feel more steady, present, and connected to yourself. My approach is collaborative and down-to-earth.
Life can feel overwhelming at times—like everything is moving too fast, your mind won’t slow down, or you’re just trying to get through the day. When you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, or ongoing stress, even small things can feel exhausting, and it can be hard to fully enjoy the moments that matter to you.
In our work together, you’ll have a space where you can slow down, breathe, and feel heard without judgment. We’ll gently explore what’s been weighing on you, while also finding ways to help you feel more steady, present, and connected to yourself. My approach is collaborative and down-to-earth.
You don’t have to figure it all out alone. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, or simply ready for change, therapy can be a powerful step forward. My goal is to create a space where you feel genuinely heard, supported, and empowered to take action. I offer a collaborative, down-to-earth approach that helps you explore your challenges, discover what matters most, and build real strategies for lasting change.
You don’t have to figure it all out alone. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, or simply ready for change, therapy can be a powerful step forward. My goal is to create a space where you feel genuinely heard, supported, and empowered to take action. I offer a collaborative, down-to-earth approach that helps you explore your challenges, discover what matters most, and build real strategies for lasting change.
An LCSW with 36 years in the Behavioral Health Field. EMDR Trained. I strive to motivate and facilitate my clients goals utilizing evidenced-based interventions, a broad range of experience, humor, a bit of intuition, and a few tricks of my own. People who struggle with depression and anxiety have had less than perfect life experiences. These experiences frequently result in life-interrupting, automatic responses that impair everyday functioning. Also, I've developed a unique working style for those of us who are highly-sensitive and intuitive.
An LCSW with 36 years in the Behavioral Health Field. EMDR Trained. I strive to motivate and facilitate my clients goals utilizing evidenced-based interventions, a broad range of experience, humor, a bit of intuition, and a few tricks of my own. People who struggle with depression and anxiety have had less than perfect life experiences. These experiences frequently result in life-interrupting, automatic responses that impair everyday functioning. Also, I've developed a unique working style for those of us who are highly-sensitive and intuitive.
My specialties include grief and loss, terminal and chronic illness, anxiety, trauma, military/veteran issues, relationships, and life transitions.
Sometimes in life we feel disappointed, overwhelmed, disconnected, or just stuck. This might be with work, family, relationships, life choices, or your health. I am here to help navigate these paths to reach the other side, identify the challenges or cycles causing the slowing of progress. I aim to create a warm, safe, supportive space to identify what is holding you back, we will work to reach the place you want to be. As a veteran, I understand the challenges faced by military members, veterans, their family members, the imposed transitions and the culture. I have extensive experience in terminal illness/grief & loss.
My specialties include grief and loss, terminal and chronic illness, anxiety, trauma, military/veteran issues, relationships, and life transitions.
Sometimes in life we feel disappointed, overwhelmed, disconnected, or just stuck. This might be with work, family, relationships, life choices, or your health. I am here to help navigate these paths to reach the other side, identify the challenges or cycles causing the slowing of progress. I aim to create a warm, safe, supportive space to identify what is holding you back, we will work to reach the place you want to be. As a veteran, I understand the challenges faced by military members, veterans, their family members, the imposed transitions and the culture. I have extensive experience in terminal illness/grief & loss.
Are you currently adjusting to a major change in life? Are you attempting to navigate issues within yourself or your relationship? What we think and feel often shows up through our behaviors in our relationships and everyday interactions. I help adults with anxiety, depression, life transitions, and more. I specialize in working with LGBT adults and adolescents, especially those navigating family dynamics or fertility planning. If any of that resonates with you, you came to the right place!
Are you currently adjusting to a major change in life? Are you attempting to navigate issues within yourself or your relationship? What we think and feel often shows up through our behaviors in our relationships and everyday interactions. I help adults with anxiety, depression, life transitions, and more. I specialize in working with LGBT adults and adolescents, especially those navigating family dynamics or fertility planning. If any of that resonates with you, you came to the right place!
I am a trauma-informed therapist with a focus on helping women with adjustment challenges related to pregnancy and the postpartum period, depression and anxiety, complex medical issues and trauma. I have a focus on utilizing polyvagal theory and nervous system regulation to help those with complex medical challenges and those struggling with previous trauma better learn skills to regulate their nervous system, build emotional resilience and cultivate deeper self-awareness. I also utilize solutions focused therapy, CBT, person centered and mindfulness skills. My goal is to partner with you and help you make meaningful change.
I am a trauma-informed therapist with a focus on helping women with adjustment challenges related to pregnancy and the postpartum period, depression and anxiety, complex medical issues and trauma. I have a focus on utilizing polyvagal theory and nervous system regulation to help those with complex medical challenges and those struggling with previous trauma better learn skills to regulate their nervous system, build emotional resilience and cultivate deeper self-awareness. I also utilize solutions focused therapy, CBT, person centered and mindfulness skills. My goal is to partner with you and help you make meaningful change.
For me, therapy is about creating a nonjudgemental space where you feel comfortable to express whatever it is that you took time out of your week to talk about. In our sessions, we will work together to identify your goals and develop strategies to achieve them. My goal is to help you discover the tools and insights needed to navigate life with greater ease and confidence. I have extensive experience working with the 2SLGBTQ+ community, neurodivergence, chronic pain, HIV, and other chronic health issues.
For me, therapy is about creating a nonjudgemental space where you feel comfortable to express whatever it is that you took time out of your week to talk about. In our sessions, we will work together to identify your goals and develop strategies to achieve them. My goal is to help you discover the tools and insights needed to navigate life with greater ease and confidence. I have extensive experience working with the 2SLGBTQ+ community, neurodivergence, chronic pain, HIV, and other chronic health issues.
I have experience helping individuals who are adjusting to living with chronic illness or medical issues, and have a special interest in working with adults who have either been diagnosed with or suspect that they may have masked autism.
I work in partnership with you to figure out what you most need from therapy, whether that is increasing your understanding of yourself and your strengths or gaining insight into patterns in your relationships, understanding where your anxiety is coming from, or working through difficult life transitions.
I have experience helping individuals who are adjusting to living with chronic illness or medical issues, and have a special interest in working with adults who have either been diagnosed with or suspect that they may have masked autism.
I work in partnership with you to figure out what you most need from therapy, whether that is increasing your understanding of yourself and your strengths or gaining insight into patterns in your relationships, understanding where your anxiety is coming from, or working through difficult life transitions.
As a compassionate counselor with 15 years of experience, I focus on tailoring my approach to each individual client and their specific needs. I operate primarily from a psychodynamic and trauma focused lens, while utilizing CBT and mindfulness techniques to reduce symptoms and make it easier to function in your daily life. I am a Christian counselor who is specifically trained in integrating faith and evidence-based counseling techniques in a way that is supportive and sensitive to your past experiences.
As a compassionate counselor with 15 years of experience, I focus on tailoring my approach to each individual client and their specific needs. I operate primarily from a psychodynamic and trauma focused lens, while utilizing CBT and mindfulness techniques to reduce symptoms and make it easier to function in your daily life. I am a Christian counselor who is specifically trained in integrating faith and evidence-based counseling techniques in a way that is supportive and sensitive to your past experiences.
At our group practice, HeartMind Resiliency, we are honored to witness people's return to their unique expression of wholeness. The essence of our work lies in meeting you with an attitude of heartful curiosity so that you may safely explore stressors and renegotiate traumas. We utilize integrative body-based modalities incorporating latest discoveries and research in mind-body psychology that do not require reliving intense emotions or detailing painful memories. We will work to discover new resources and truths so that you may experience a newfound sense of well-being and trust in the unfolding process of your life's journey.
At our group practice, HeartMind Resiliency, we are honored to witness people's return to their unique expression of wholeness. The essence of our work lies in meeting you with an attitude of heartful curiosity so that you may safely explore stressors and renegotiate traumas. We utilize integrative body-based modalities incorporating latest discoveries and research in mind-body psychology that do not require reliving intense emotions or detailing painful memories. We will work to discover new resources and truths so that you may experience a newfound sense of well-being and trust in the unfolding process of your life's journey.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Virginia with more than 20 years of experience supporting individuals through life’s emotional challenges. My approach is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and evidence‑based therapeutic practices. I’m committed to helping you navigate stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, or personal growth with compassion and practical tools tailored to your needs.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Virginia with more than 20 years of experience supporting individuals through life’s emotional challenges. My approach is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and evidence‑based therapeutic practices. I’m committed to helping you navigate stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, or personal growth with compassion and practical tools tailored to your needs.
I value helping individuals improve their quality of life by understanding their past and present experiences. My therapy style incorporates direct questions, thoughtful feedback, and interactive exercises to enhance awareness and facilitate growth. I frequently guide individuals to meaningfully discuss their thoughts and feelings. The goal is to restore well-being through a renewed sense of self, purpose in life, and relationship potentials.
I value helping individuals improve their quality of life by understanding their past and present experiences. My therapy style incorporates direct questions, thoughtful feedback, and interactive exercises to enhance awareness and facilitate growth. I frequently guide individuals to meaningfully discuss their thoughts and feelings. The goal is to restore well-being through a renewed sense of self, purpose in life, and relationship potentials.
Over the past 20 years, I have helped children, adolescents, young adults and adults reach their full potential in many areas of their lives - school, career, health, family, and social settings. While working with individuals, I often incorporate their family or other close relationships to both identify problems and create effective solutions. A trusted therapy environment is often the best place to chart specific goals for a healthier and happier life.
Over the past 20 years, I have helped children, adolescents, young adults and adults reach their full potential in many areas of their lives - school, career, health, family, and social settings. While working with individuals, I often incorporate their family or other close relationships to both identify problems and create effective solutions. A trusted therapy environment is often the best place to chart specific goals for a healthier and happier life.
I have a particular interest in working with individuals coping with memory loss and chronic illness and their family caregivers.
I obtained my MSW from Virginia Commonwealth University. I have spent my career working with older adults and their families, helping to ease the transitions that come with aging. Also, I have experience helping individuals of almost all ages and walks of life navigate life’s challenges.
I have a particular interest in working with individuals coping with memory loss and chronic illness and their family caregivers.
I obtained my MSW from Virginia Commonwealth University. I have spent my career working with older adults and their families, helping to ease the transitions that come with aging. Also, I have experience helping individuals of almost all ages and walks of life navigate life’s challenges.
Do you struggle with chronic illness or the grief of a loss of self?
I specialize in working with highly sensitive people, with chronic illness, and anxiety. I have helped clients create more room for self-compassion, reduce their inner critic, and increase their ability to be present. I help clients radically accept life's tough transitions. Life doesn't stop happening, but that doesn't mean you have to stop along with it.
Do you struggle with chronic illness or the grief of a loss of self?
I specialize in working with highly sensitive people, with chronic illness, and anxiety. I have helped clients create more room for self-compassion, reduce their inner critic, and increase their ability to be present. I help clients radically accept life's tough transitions. Life doesn't stop happening, but that doesn't mean you have to stop along with it.
I specialize in working with individuals navigating ADHD, eating disorders, chronic illness, depression, and anxiety.
I work with both adolescents and adults struggling with self-esteem, eating disorders, learning difficulties, anxiety, depression, chronic illness and trauma. I draw from evidence-based modalities like Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Narrative Therapy, and enjoy weaving in Creative Exploration when applicable.
I specialize in working with individuals navigating ADHD, eating disorders, chronic illness, depression, and anxiety.
I work with both adolescents and adults struggling with self-esteem, eating disorders, learning difficulties, anxiety, depression, chronic illness and trauma. I draw from evidence-based modalities like Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Narrative Therapy, and enjoy weaving in Creative Exploration when applicable.
Maybe you're here because you feel stuck, wrestling with unwanted thoughts, feelings, memories, or falling back on unhelpful behaviors. It can feel hopeless. In therapy we will work towards a deeper understanding of your feelings, draw clear insights into what needs healing, and most importantly, create a plan of action to move you towards emotional health and balance. The process can be challenging, but the reward is a life of greater possibilities. I am grateful to walk alongside anyone who is hoping for change, who wants to feel less apathetic, and more alive. My approach is gentle but focused, and highly collaborative.
Maybe you're here because you feel stuck, wrestling with unwanted thoughts, feelings, memories, or falling back on unhelpful behaviors. It can feel hopeless. In therapy we will work towards a deeper understanding of your feelings, draw clear insights into what needs healing, and most importantly, create a plan of action to move you towards emotional health and balance. The process can be challenging, but the reward is a life of greater possibilities. I am grateful to walk alongside anyone who is hoping for change, who wants to feel less apathetic, and more alive. My approach is gentle but focused, and highly collaborative.
Living with chronic illness, pain, or infertility can feel isolating, exhausting, and deeply misunderstood.
I offer a supportive, trauma informed space to slow things down and make sense of what you have been carrying. Together, we gently explore patterns, process grief and overwhelm, strengthen self-trust, and support nervous system regulation, helping you feel safer, steadier, and more connected to yourself over time.
Living with chronic illness, pain, or infertility can feel isolating, exhausting, and deeply misunderstood.
I offer a supportive, trauma informed space to slow things down and make sense of what you have been carrying. Together, we gently explore patterns, process grief and overwhelm, strengthen self-trust, and support nervous system regulation, helping you feel safer, steadier, and more connected to yourself over time.
Nurturing Nest Counseling provides online sessions in Virginia, DC, Arkansas, and Florida. We are dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges with compassion. We specialize in supporting women who are struggling with suicidal ideation, facing anxiety, depression, and maternal mental health issues. We are passionate about addressing women's unique struggles, including self-esteem, societal pressures, and relationship dynamics. We offer a safe, supportive space to guide you toward healing and empowerment.
Nurturing Nest Counseling provides online sessions in Virginia, DC, Arkansas, and Florida. We are dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges with compassion. We specialize in supporting women who are struggling with suicidal ideation, facing anxiety, depression, and maternal mental health issues. We are passionate about addressing women's unique struggles, including self-esteem, societal pressures, and relationship dynamics. We offer a safe, supportive space to guide you toward healing and empowerment.
Because of my own struggles I am most passionate about Trauma, Inner Child Healing, Chronic Illness and Relationships.
Are you tired of Therapists who waste your time and money? Listen but don't provide helpful or concrete advice? I offer some of the most intense and productive therapy available, meaning that many of my clients graduate or stay with me in some capacity for years. I believe Therapy should create significant changes in the way you think and act, meaning that you reach your goals and understand your issues in profound ways. I am Certified in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing and have modified it to maximum impact in Online Therapy, to where we can focus on and transform ANY issue. I also incorporate Internal Family Systems IFS.
Because of my own struggles I am most passionate about Trauma, Inner Child Healing, Chronic Illness and Relationships.
Are you tired of Therapists who waste your time and money? Listen but don't provide helpful or concrete advice? I offer some of the most intense and productive therapy available, meaning that many of my clients graduate or stay with me in some capacity for years. I believe Therapy should create significant changes in the way you think and act, meaning that you reach your goals and understand your issues in profound ways. I am Certified in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing and have modified it to maximum impact in Online Therapy, to where we can focus on and transform ANY issue. I also incorporate Internal Family Systems IFS.
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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.