Chronic Illness Therapists in Belfair, WA
My work with my clients is based on respect and trust, while promoting growth. As a therapist it is my goal to aid my clients by teaching positive communication skills, conflict resolution, and tools to learn how to identify and change problematic interaction, patterns or behaviors. My therapeutic style is encouraging and engaging. I work with couples, families, individuals, children, and teens. I strive to support my clients in meeting their goals and find solutions to achieve successful happy results. I will maintain a honest, open, and safe therapeutic space for my clients, while building upon their strengths!
My work with my clients is based on respect and trust, while promoting growth. As a therapist it is my goal to aid my clients by teaching positive communication skills, conflict resolution, and tools to learn how to identify and change problematic interaction, patterns or behaviors. My therapeutic style is encouraging and engaging. I work with couples, families, individuals, children, and teens. I strive to support my clients in meeting their goals and find solutions to achieve successful happy results. I will maintain a honest, open, and safe therapeutic space for my clients, while building upon their strengths!
Therapy is a unique journey for each individual.
My approach is eclectic and client-centered, grounded in the belief you are the expert of your own story—the traumas you've endured, the life you've lived. I’m here as a clinician who values walking alongside you, collaborating to create a plan that supports your growth, builds new skills, and helps you reconnect with the most authentic version of yourself.
I truly believe each of us has a purpose—a reason for being—that can sometimes be obscured by the weight we carry. Therapy, to me, is a space to gently unpack the heaviness, to breathe, and to learn how to move forward.
Therapy is a unique journey for each individual.
My approach is eclectic and client-centered, grounded in the belief you are the expert of your own story—the traumas you've endured, the life you've lived. I’m here as a clinician who values walking alongside you, collaborating to create a plan that supports your growth, builds new skills, and helps you reconnect with the most authentic version of yourself.
I truly believe each of us has a purpose—a reason for being—that can sometimes be obscured by the weight we carry. Therapy, to me, is a space to gently unpack the heaviness, to breathe, and to learn how to move forward.
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I am experienced in the full range of challenges facing young clients, but have particular expertise with depression / anxiety/ bi-polar disorder, major life transitions and stress, suicidal thoughts, gender exploration, PTSD, and chronic illness/ pain/ disability.
My practice also offers unique parent coaching based in the experience I gained as an inpatient art therapist over the past few years at Seattle Children’s Hospital. I conducted individual and group art therapy sessions with patients on the psych unit, doing everything from teaching mindfulness art therapy techniques to helping kids de-escalate in a crisis.
I am experienced in the full range of challenges facing young clients, but have particular expertise with depression / anxiety/ bi-polar disorder, major life transitions and stress, suicidal thoughts, gender exploration, PTSD, and chronic illness/ pain/ disability.
My practice also offers unique parent coaching based in the experience I gained as an inpatient art therapist over the past few years at Seattle Children’s Hospital. I conducted individual and group art therapy sessions with patients on the psych unit, doing everything from teaching mindfulness art therapy techniques to helping kids de-escalate in a crisis.
Are you currently facing difficulties? Are you looking for support in processing a difficult or painful time in your past? Searching for general therapeutic support? I am available to provide the support you seek at any stage in your journey. I am passionate about providing my services to a diverse clientele including individuals of various racial/ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities, and abilities. I believe that all clients have their strengths and are resilient. Part of my role is to encourage you to see your strengths as well. Maybe that doesn't come easy to you and that is okay! Let's practice together.
Are you currently facing difficulties? Are you looking for support in processing a difficult or painful time in your past? Searching for general therapeutic support? I am available to provide the support you seek at any stage in your journey. I am passionate about providing my services to a diverse clientele including individuals of various racial/ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities, and abilities. I believe that all clients have their strengths and are resilient. Part of my role is to encourage you to see your strengths as well. Maybe that doesn't come easy to you and that is okay! Let's practice together.
Life can be messy. With the demands of everyday life, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsupported. Many of the struggles we carry are not simply individual problems, but responses to larger systems and structures that can leave people feeling isolated and stuck across experiences of race, class, gender, religion, identity, and ability. In a culture that often pathologizes natural responses to stress, trauma, and oppression, I believe connection and compassionate support are part of healing. I strive to create a safe, collaborative, and nonjudgmental space where all clients feel seen and supported as they are.
Life can be messy. With the demands of everyday life, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsupported. Many of the struggles we carry are not simply individual problems, but responses to larger systems and structures that can leave people feeling isolated and stuck across experiences of race, class, gender, religion, identity, and ability. In a culture that often pathologizes natural responses to stress, trauma, and oppression, I believe connection and compassionate support are part of healing. I strive to create a safe, collaborative, and nonjudgmental space where all clients feel seen and supported as they are.
Can you imagine that it's possible to behold your journey as an opportunity for growth, healing and enriched connections? What would it be like to know that you have the capacity to hold both grief and gratitude? It could be that you have come to a cross-road or are standing on significant thresholds as you face transitions, challenges and decision-making. Maybe grief has cracked you open, or you are struggling with illness and long to discover meaning and balance once again. Perhaps you have an emergent sense that there is “something more” that you are yearning for?
Can you imagine that it's possible to behold your journey as an opportunity for growth, healing and enriched connections? What would it be like to know that you have the capacity to hold both grief and gratitude? It could be that you have come to a cross-road or are standing on significant thresholds as you face transitions, challenges and decision-making. Maybe grief has cracked you open, or you are struggling with illness and long to discover meaning and balance once again. Perhaps you have an emergent sense that there is “something more” that you are yearning for?
Generally, we react to suffering and what we struggle with by trying to fix perceived problems, our selves, or others. It is natural to not want to suffer, but often our very resistance to suffering, or the habits we develop to avoid discomfort and pain work against us. I provide an integrative, soul-nourishing approach to therapy rooted in embodied depth psychology, health coaching, and mindfulness practices that encourages fully accepting ourselves: our bodies, feelings, and thoughts as they are.
Generally, we react to suffering and what we struggle with by trying to fix perceived problems, our selves, or others. It is natural to not want to suffer, but often our very resistance to suffering, or the habits we develop to avoid discomfort and pain work against us. I provide an integrative, soul-nourishing approach to therapy rooted in embodied depth psychology, health coaching, and mindfulness practices that encourages fully accepting ourselves: our bodies, feelings, and thoughts as they are.
I specialize in working with neurodivergent clients, especially those with ADHD and Autism, as well as individuals navigating anxiety, depression, and PTSD. My practice is rooted in collaboration, empowering clients to lead their healing. Therapy should be a space where you feel truly seen, understood, and supported in a way that honors your unique experiences. My goal is to support you in achieving personal growth by providing a collaborative, validating, and compassionate therapeutic relationship.
I specialize in working with neurodivergent clients, especially those with ADHD and Autism, as well as individuals navigating anxiety, depression, and PTSD. My practice is rooted in collaboration, empowering clients to lead their healing. Therapy should be a space where you feel truly seen, understood, and supported in a way that honors your unique experiences. My goal is to support you in achieving personal growth by providing a collaborative, validating, and compassionate therapeutic relationship.
I work with individuals and couples navigate complex relational issues involving trauma, depression, anxiety, acculturation, chronic illness, and life transitions.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and AASECT certified Sex Therapist providing therapy to individuals and couples in Washington and Hawai'i.
I believe that healing occurs when people are given the space to explore their unique emotional experience to better understand how it colors their worldview, sense of self, and relationships with others. Within a safe therapeutic relationship, I work with my clients to make meaning out of both mundane and extraordinary moments, unlocking their ability to live a more fully present, authentic life.
I work with individuals and couples navigate complex relational issues involving trauma, depression, anxiety, acculturation, chronic illness, and life transitions.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and AASECT certified Sex Therapist providing therapy to individuals and couples in Washington and Hawai'i.
I believe that healing occurs when people are given the space to explore their unique emotional experience to better understand how it colors their worldview, sense of self, and relationships with others. Within a safe therapeutic relationship, I work with my clients to make meaning out of both mundane and extraordinary moments, unlocking their ability to live a more fully present, authentic life.
Hello! My name is Meghan Beier, PhD. I am a Health and Rehabilitation Psychologist at the Rowan Center for Behavioral Medicine. While I have experience working with many neurologic disorders, chronic illnesses, disabilities, and rare medical conditions, I have a particular passion and expertise in supporting individuals and families living with multiple sclerosis (MS). I am deeply invested in the MS community, as evidenced by my role on the National MS Society Medical Advisory Board and my role as a patient educator and consultant with Can Do Multiple Sclerosis.
Hello! My name is Meghan Beier, PhD. I am a Health and Rehabilitation Psychologist at the Rowan Center for Behavioral Medicine. While I have experience working with many neurologic disorders, chronic illnesses, disabilities, and rare medical conditions, I have a particular passion and expertise in supporting individuals and families living with multiple sclerosis (MS). I am deeply invested in the MS community, as evidenced by my role on the National MS Society Medical Advisory Board and my role as a patient educator and consultant with Can Do Multiple Sclerosis.
I work with adult individuals. My approach centers on creating a warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your story at your own pace. Many people come to therapy feeling weighed down by thoughts, emotions, or patterns that no longer reflect who they want to be. Together, we’ll gently unpack these layers and focus on reconnecting you with your strengths, values, and sense of empowerment. My work is guided by hope and collaboration, with the intention of supporting clients in connecting to themselves and building more confidence in their relationships and daily lives.
I work with adult individuals. My approach centers on creating a warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your story at your own pace. Many people come to therapy feeling weighed down by thoughts, emotions, or patterns that no longer reflect who they want to be. Together, we’ll gently unpack these layers and focus on reconnecting you with your strengths, values, and sense of empowerment. My work is guided by hope and collaboration, with the intention of supporting clients in connecting to themselves and building more confidence in their relationships and daily lives.
Clients: I enjoy working with adults, seniors, youth over 10, and therapists. I use strength-based practices including EMDR (I am a certified EMDR therapist), Lifespan Integration, Narrative Therapy, and CBT. Areas of specialty include: Anxiety, Stress, Grief, Mindfulness, Workplace issues, Pain and illness, Caregiving, Navigating life changes, Navigating as an introvert, Finding your unique contribution, and Trauma. We go at your pace and use techniques that fit for you. I have a boutique practice, meaning I keep it small so I can focus on each person and give the care you deserve. I do not believe in assembly line medicine.
Clients: I enjoy working with adults, seniors, youth over 10, and therapists. I use strength-based practices including EMDR (I am a certified EMDR therapist), Lifespan Integration, Narrative Therapy, and CBT. Areas of specialty include: Anxiety, Stress, Grief, Mindfulness, Workplace issues, Pain and illness, Caregiving, Navigating life changes, Navigating as an introvert, Finding your unique contribution, and Trauma. We go at your pace and use techniques that fit for you. I have a boutique practice, meaning I keep it small so I can focus on each person and give the care you deserve. I do not believe in assembly line medicine.
I approach therapy from an empathic relational orientation using a feminist, diversity-informed lens. My style is warm & non-judgmental. I believe the client is the expert their life & value being collaborative, transparent & authentic with clients. I don’t offer advice or quick fixes, but I see it as an honor to sit with clients in their vulnerability and help them make meaning. I see the role systems of oppression play particularly in the lives of those with marginalized identities & stand for reproductive freedom, racial justice and the rights of trans and non-binary people. These values are woven into my work as a psychologist.
I approach therapy from an empathic relational orientation using a feminist, diversity-informed lens. My style is warm & non-judgmental. I believe the client is the expert their life & value being collaborative, transparent & authentic with clients. I don’t offer advice or quick fixes, but I see it as an honor to sit with clients in their vulnerability and help them make meaning. I see the role systems of oppression play particularly in the lives of those with marginalized identities & stand for reproductive freedom, racial justice and the rights of trans and non-binary people. These values are woven into my work as a psychologist.
I provide therapy for anxiety, ADHD and chronic illness.
Feeling weighed down by stress, overwhelm or being stuck in constant “doing mode” can make daily life hard to enjoy. Maybe you find work, relationships and life's demands overwhelming. If you are a parent, you may notice your child or teen struggling and feel unsure how to help. Meaningful support through therapy can help you find balance and ease.
I provide therapy for anxiety, ADHD and chronic illness.
Feeling weighed down by stress, overwhelm or being stuck in constant “doing mode” can make daily life hard to enjoy. Maybe you find work, relationships and life's demands overwhelming. If you are a parent, you may notice your child or teen struggling and feel unsure how to help. Meaningful support through therapy can help you find balance and ease.
2026 I am taking 10 new clients this summer! I offer weekly therapy & intensive EMDR.
There is hope! What I specialize in: anyone who has experienced childhood trauma, chronic health, long covid symptoms, EMDR certified. You can heal your mind and body with EMDR. Health is directly connected to our nervous system. Being willing to reprocess the past with EMDR is the most effective way to treat current symptoms. Connection with others is a basic human need. I am sure whatever your symptoms are they are impacting your relationships. This is what is causing the most suffering. We all need relationships to feel happy and content.
2026 I am taking 10 new clients this summer! I offer weekly therapy & intensive EMDR.
There is hope! What I specialize in: anyone who has experienced childhood trauma, chronic health, long covid symptoms, EMDR certified. You can heal your mind and body with EMDR. Health is directly connected to our nervous system. Being willing to reprocess the past with EMDR is the most effective way to treat current symptoms. Connection with others is a basic human need. I am sure whatever your symptoms are they are impacting your relationships. This is what is causing the most suffering. We all need relationships to feel happy and content.
Maybe you're managing OCD, chronic illness like PCOS (now PMOS), or navigating a major life transition.
Therapy with me is a space to slow down, untangle these patterns, and reconnect with yourself in a more sustainable way. My approach integrates CBT, ACT, and Person-Centered Therapy with a strengths-based and inner child lens. I believe therapy is a collaborative and individualized, and never a one-size-fits-all model.
Maybe you're managing OCD, chronic illness like PCOS (now PMOS), or navigating a major life transition.
Therapy with me is a space to slow down, untangle these patterns, and reconnect with yourself in a more sustainable way. My approach integrates CBT, ACT, and Person-Centered Therapy with a strengths-based and inner child lens. I believe therapy is a collaborative and individualized, and never a one-size-fits-all model.
In our lives, we can find ourselves stuck, confused, overwhelmed, and weary; perplexed about how our life is unfolding. We find ourselves asking what is happening with me? How did I get here? To understand the complexity of the challenges we’re facing as humans, we need to start with pausing to build awareness and perspective. Yet, when we’re tangled up inside ourselves, in our circumstances, relationships, all of life’s distractions, and the conditioning of our past experiences, it’s so difficult to do this work on our own. That is what the work of therapy is about: partnering with a trained guide in this uncharted territory.
In our lives, we can find ourselves stuck, confused, overwhelmed, and weary; perplexed about how our life is unfolding. We find ourselves asking what is happening with me? How did I get here? To understand the complexity of the challenges we’re facing as humans, we need to start with pausing to build awareness and perspective. Yet, when we’re tangled up inside ourselves, in our circumstances, relationships, all of life’s distractions, and the conditioning of our past experiences, it’s so difficult to do this work on our own. That is what the work of therapy is about: partnering with a trained guide in this uncharted territory.
I work with clients with ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic Illness, and Burnout/Life stresses to restore a feeling of direction and control in their lives.
Why do you find yourself never wanting to ask for help or be a "burden,” but also find yourself always saying yes to helping others? Or that closeness in relationships is tied to feelings of obligation? So many who have been the caretakers, the “only adult in the room,” or the “responsible one” have often had to put their own needs aside in order to keep the peace, but when is it finally your turn to get your needs met? How can you learn to hold boundaries and take time for yourself without having to sacrifice your values and relationships? What happens when you’re the one needing help?
I work with clients with ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic Illness, and Burnout/Life stresses to restore a feeling of direction and control in their lives.
Why do you find yourself never wanting to ask for help or be a "burden,” but also find yourself always saying yes to helping others? Or that closeness in relationships is tied to feelings of obligation? So many who have been the caretakers, the “only adult in the room,” or the “responsible one” have often had to put their own needs aside in order to keep the peace, but when is it finally your turn to get your needs met? How can you learn to hold boundaries and take time for yourself without having to sacrifice your values and relationships? What happens when you’re the one needing help?
Believing the therapeutic journey supports individual growth, I address common issues such as depression, sexual abuse, addiction, mental health, chronic illness, and relationships.
I follow a relational psychodynamic approach with a focus on attachment, narrative, and family systems. I hold a Master’s in Counseling Psychology from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology, and a BA in Human Services, and AA in Early Childhood Education. My experience includes working in the social work field for 20 years supporting families.
Believing the therapeutic journey supports individual growth, I address common issues such as depression, sexual abuse, addiction, mental health, chronic illness, and relationships.
I follow a relational psychodynamic approach with a focus on attachment, narrative, and family systems. I hold a Master’s in Counseling Psychology from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology, and a BA in Human Services, and AA in Early Childhood Education. My experience includes working in the social work field for 20 years supporting families.
Has coping with a chronic illness left you feeling isolated and struggling to make sense of yourself and the world around you?
I have a background of over 10 years of experience in medical social work and Palliative Medicine and have provided counseling to those with serious and chronic illness, those at the end of life, those who are caring for a loved one, who have ambiguous or disenfranchised grief, and who are coping with stress, anxiety, and depression.
Has coping with a chronic illness left you feeling isolated and struggling to make sense of yourself and the world around you?
I have a background of over 10 years of experience in medical social work and Palliative Medicine and have provided counseling to those with serious and chronic illness, those at the end of life, those who are caring for a loved one, who have ambiguous or disenfranchised grief, and who are coping with stress, anxiety, and depression.
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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.