Chronic Illness Therapists in Pacific County, WA
The mind and body are inextricably connected to one another, and so often we experience emotional pain when our bodies are struggling with medical problems. As psychologist, with specialized training in health psychology and geropsychology, my psychotherapy work emphasizes the mind-body connection and health promotion. I seek to provide patient-centered care to all my patients. Whether you are struggling with emotional distress such as anxiety or depression, or medical problems like cancer or chronic pain, together we will explore ways of managing these symptoms and help you to live more fully each day.
The mind and body are inextricably connected to one another, and so often we experience emotional pain when our bodies are struggling with medical problems. As psychologist, with specialized training in health psychology and geropsychology, my psychotherapy work emphasizes the mind-body connection and health promotion. I seek to provide patient-centered care to all my patients. Whether you are struggling with emotional distress such as anxiety or depression, or medical problems like cancer or chronic pain, together we will explore ways of managing these symptoms and help you to live more fully each day.
Are you struggling with unexpected life transitions? Is your depression deepening, or your anxiety or habits preventing you from moving forward in life? Is your zest for life depleted, and impacting your relationships, work, or community connections? Do you long for ambition, purpose, clarity or peace that you're stumbling to create for yourself? Are you ready to explore patterns and habits to identify ways you can shift to create a greater sense of awareness, stability and authenticity? Let's look at how we can do this together.
Are you struggling with unexpected life transitions? Is your depression deepening, or your anxiety or habits preventing you from moving forward in life? Is your zest for life depleted, and impacting your relationships, work, or community connections? Do you long for ambition, purpose, clarity or peace that you're stumbling to create for yourself? Are you ready to explore patterns and habits to identify ways you can shift to create a greater sense of awareness, stability and authenticity? Let's look at how we can do this together.
It all starts with listening and exploring your story, what brings you in to therapy. For many it has been a long journey, for others something may have happened just recently which needs to be addressed, it could be dealing with a problematic recurring pattern, or it may be tied to things that happened long ago in the past. I use a person-centered approach, wholly focusing on you the client in the moment, bringing my training and my own best self forward to help you overcome the suffering that brings you to the office. I provide a compassionate, centered space in which to experience learning, growing, and healing.
It all starts with listening and exploring your story, what brings you in to therapy. For many it has been a long journey, for others something may have happened just recently which needs to be addressed, it could be dealing with a problematic recurring pattern, or it may be tied to things that happened long ago in the past. I use a person-centered approach, wholly focusing on you the client in the moment, bringing my training and my own best self forward to help you overcome the suffering that brings you to the office. I provide a compassionate, centered space in which to experience learning, growing, and healing.
I enjoy working with people who want to help themselves. I realize we all face challenges and there is no such thing as perfection. Individuals who worry too much about the little things, struggle to put words to feelings, and genuinely desire to figure things out. I meet you where you are at offering a supportive, but direct interaction. Together we work toward achieving your goals as you progress into the best version of yourself.
I enjoy working with people who want to help themselves. I realize we all face challenges and there is no such thing as perfection. Individuals who worry too much about the little things, struggle to put words to feelings, and genuinely desire to figure things out. I meet you where you are at offering a supportive, but direct interaction. Together we work toward achieving your goals as you progress into the best version of yourself.
Online Therapists
There are times when something in your life feels unsettled—when familiar patterns keep returning, or when you sense there is more beneath the surface than you’ve had space to understand. I offer psychotherapy as a place to slow down, reflect, and explore your inner world with care and curiosity. I work with women navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, relationship challenges, identity exploration, and periods of overwhelm or disconnection. My clients are usually thoughtful, capable individuals who want to better understand themselves, feel more grounded, and create meaningful, lasting change.
There are times when something in your life feels unsettled—when familiar patterns keep returning, or when you sense there is more beneath the surface than you’ve had space to understand. I offer psychotherapy as a place to slow down, reflect, and explore your inner world with care and curiosity. I work with women navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, relationship challenges, identity exploration, and periods of overwhelm or disconnection. My clients are usually thoughtful, capable individuals who want to better understand themselves, feel more grounded, and create meaningful, lasting change.
My practice is grounded in full acceptance of who you are. I am trauma-informed, HAES-aligned, anti-oppressive, feminist, LGBTQ+ affirming, and disability-affirming. Therapy with me honors the full context of your lived experience, including the systems and societal pressures that can shape health, identity, and well-being.
My practice is grounded in full acceptance of who you are. I am trauma-informed, HAES-aligned, anti-oppressive, feminist, LGBTQ+ affirming, and disability-affirming. Therapy with me honors the full context of your lived experience, including the systems and societal pressures that can shape health, identity, and well-being.
This being human thing is tricky, isn’t it? Perhaps you see yourself trying to do everything “right” in order to get to where you want to be or think you’re supposed to be, only to find yourself not making much progress or getting stuck in the same place? You're even often aware of what you may be doing "wrong" - as you continue to do it! Maybe you’ve even read the books or understand your patterns, but you are having a hard time changing. Maybe there's a sense of "performing" life instead of living it and you wonder who you are beneath the expectations of others and the roles you hold.
This being human thing is tricky, isn’t it? Perhaps you see yourself trying to do everything “right” in order to get to where you want to be or think you’re supposed to be, only to find yourself not making much progress or getting stuck in the same place? You're even often aware of what you may be doing "wrong" - as you continue to do it! Maybe you’ve even read the books or understand your patterns, but you are having a hard time changing. Maybe there's a sense of "performing" life instead of living it and you wonder who you are beneath the expectations of others and the roles you hold.
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.
I specialize in working with and educating about neurodivergent individuals. I offer counseling sessions through insurance as well as private consultation sessions to learn more about neurodivergence and/or to be screened for ADHD, ASD, and other common neurodivergent conditions. I have worked in mental health and behavioral health fields for over a decade, with the majority of my time working with adults and children with developmental disabilities. I have my own journey navigating trauma, chronic health issues, and learning that I have ADHD as an adult, so I understand first hand what many of my clients face.
I specialize in working with and educating about neurodivergent individuals. I offer counseling sessions through insurance as well as private consultation sessions to learn more about neurodivergence and/or to be screened for ADHD, ASD, and other common neurodivergent conditions. I have worked in mental health and behavioral health fields for over a decade, with the majority of my time working with adults and children with developmental disabilities. I have my own journey navigating trauma, chronic health issues, and learning that I have ADHD as an adult, so I understand first hand what many of my clients face.
First of all , if you are looking for support through a challenging time in life- I am proud of you ! Admitting you need help is the first and often most challenging part. Often the things we face in life can leave us feeling a bit angry, hopeless, anxious or just plain confused. Whether it's anger management, marital counseling or positive life support through grief or illness, I can help. Using solution focused techniques we develop a plan to help get you to feel positive again.
First of all , if you are looking for support through a challenging time in life- I am proud of you ! Admitting you need help is the first and often most challenging part. Often the things we face in life can leave us feeling a bit angry, hopeless, anxious or just plain confused. Whether it's anger management, marital counseling or positive life support through grief or illness, I can help. Using solution focused techniques we develop a plan to help get you to feel positive again.
Accepting New Clients — Special Cash Rate Available-
My goal is to get you solutions. Talk therapy is nice, but solution focused and skills based interventions get results. Let's work together if what you've been trying is not working and you want to see sustainable changes.
As a veteran, military spouse, and MSW-trained clinician, I've guided highly stressed teens, adults, and military families through emotional crisis for over 15 years of experience grounding my work in understanding, resilience, and real-world insight. I specialize in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), CBT, SFBT, and mindfulness-based.
Accepting New Clients — Special Cash Rate Available-
My goal is to get you solutions. Talk therapy is nice, but solution focused and skills based interventions get results. Let's work together if what you've been trying is not working and you want to see sustainable changes.
As a veteran, military spouse, and MSW-trained clinician, I've guided highly stressed teens, adults, and military families through emotional crisis for over 15 years of experience grounding my work in understanding, resilience, and real-world insight. I specialize in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), CBT, SFBT, and mindfulness-based.
Over the past 30 years I have helped people dealing with Depression, Anxiety; HIV and other Chronic Illness; Childhood Trauma; Gender and Sexual Identity Issues; and Substance Use.
I strive to create a warm, inviting and judgement free space for you to share your issues and concerns. Together we explore how you came to be who you are today, evaluate where you want to be in your life going forward and build the skills to get there.
Over the past 30 years I have helped people dealing with Depression, Anxiety; HIV and other Chronic Illness; Childhood Trauma; Gender and Sexual Identity Issues; and Substance Use.
I strive to create a warm, inviting and judgement free space for you to share your issues and concerns. Together we explore how you came to be who you are today, evaluate where you want to be in your life going forward and build the skills to get there.
I have no ideal client. The best part of this job is getting to know such a wide range of people with so many types of issues. I have 30 years experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families in community as well as out-patient and in-patient settings . Geographically, I've worked with families and trained workers in Seattle, New York, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. I've done in-home work in the Bronx, and helped develop policy all over the country. I am now in private practice and address issues that can affect us all, such as, anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD and most mental health issues.
I have no ideal client. The best part of this job is getting to know such a wide range of people with so many types of issues. I have 30 years experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families in community as well as out-patient and in-patient settings . Geographically, I've worked with families and trained workers in Seattle, New York, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. I've done in-home work in the Bronx, and helped develop policy all over the country. I am now in private practice and address issues that can affect us all, such as, anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD and most mental health issues.
Life can feel overwhelming when past experiences, relationship patterns, or internal conflicts start to interfere with your sense of well-being. You may feel stuck, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected from yourself or others. Therapy can be a space where you slow down, make sense of what’s happening inside, and begin to heal in a way that feels safe and empowering. I aim to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where you feel welcome. Processed painful memories no longer feel overwhelming or defining. Our work is collaborative, paced to your comfort, and guided by your goals.
Life can feel overwhelming when past experiences, relationship patterns, or internal conflicts start to interfere with your sense of well-being. You may feel stuck, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected from yourself or others. Therapy can be a space where you slow down, make sense of what’s happening inside, and begin to heal in a way that feels safe and empowering. I aim to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where you feel welcome. Processed painful memories no longer feel overwhelming or defining. Our work is collaborative, paced to your comfort, and guided by your goals.
Thank you for visiting my profile and for your interest in starting therapy! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington state with over 30 years of experience in the behavioral health field. Much of my work has been in community mental health in a variety of settings, serving individuals with a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, and navigating life's transitions. My style is supportive and empathetic, and based on respect for you and the choice you have made to seek therapy.
Thank you for visiting my profile and for your interest in starting therapy! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington state with over 30 years of experience in the behavioral health field. Much of my work has been in community mental health in a variety of settings, serving individuals with a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, and navigating life's transitions. My style is supportive and empathetic, and based on respect for you and the choice you have made to seek therapy.
Hello, I’m Kailah Nettle, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington State with a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Saint Martin’s University. I specialize in trauma-informed therapy for adults facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. I provide therapy through telehealth in a warm, compassionate, and down-to-earth way. I’m certified in EMDR and am also an approved clinical supervisor in Washington.
Hello, I’m Kailah Nettle, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington State with a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Saint Martin’s University. I specialize in trauma-informed therapy for adults facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. I provide therapy through telehealth in a warm, compassionate, and down-to-earth way. I’m certified in EMDR and am also an approved clinical supervisor in Washington.
I believe that the human connection and trust we build together is the most essential factor in your progress and growth. My style in therapy is laid-back and warm, client-centered and strength-based. We will work together to process life’s challenges, so you can feel more self aware and confident navigating your life.
I believe that the human connection and trust we build together is the most essential factor in your progress and growth. My style in therapy is laid-back and warm, client-centered and strength-based. We will work together to process life’s challenges, so you can feel more self aware and confident navigating your life.
Whether it arises from chronic illness, identity shifts, death-loss, or other life transitions, I provide a compassionate space to process both visible and invisible loss.
My therapeutic orientation is integrative and grounded in curiosity, compassion, and respect. I am informed by person-centered therapy, Internal Family Systems, existentialism, mindfulness, attachment work, and self-compassion.
Whether it arises from chronic illness, identity shifts, death-loss, or other life transitions, I provide a compassionate space to process both visible and invisible loss.
My therapeutic orientation is integrative and grounded in curiosity, compassion, and respect. I am informed by person-centered therapy, Internal Family Systems, existentialism, mindfulness, attachment work, and self-compassion.
Accepting new clients. The journey to healing begins with wanting to feel better. Together, we’ll work to discover what “better” looks like and what can be done to achieve it. There are many ways life shows us we are stuck in our own story; addiction, depression, anxiety, anger and many other indicators can be present when we’re experiencing such pain. How did we get here? How do we get out? What are we holding onto? Who can we not let go?
Accepting new clients. The journey to healing begins with wanting to feel better. Together, we’ll work to discover what “better” looks like and what can be done to achieve it. There are many ways life shows us we are stuck in our own story; addiction, depression, anxiety, anger and many other indicators can be present when we’re experiencing such pain. How did we get here? How do we get out? What are we holding onto? Who can we not let go?
You might be feeling alone in your chronic illness, feeling like few understand.
In therapy, won’t just address the issues that bring you in today. We’ll also dive into the experiences and influences that have shaped your life. This is important because where you feel stuck today is likely informed by your past experiences.
You might be feeling alone in your chronic illness, feeling like few understand.
In therapy, won’t just address the issues that bring you in today. We’ll also dive into the experiences and influences that have shaped your life. This is important because where you feel stuck today is likely informed by your past experiences.
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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.