Chronic Illness Therapists in Seattle, WA
I support clients with complex trauma recovery, family of origin issues, people pleasing, unlearning diet culture, chronic illness and disability, and neurodivergence (ADHD, autism, OCD, etc).
I strive to create an environment of warmth, curiosity, and creativity. Together, we will explore the questions and concerns that bring you to therapy. I draw from a mix of modalities in my work (EMDR, parts work, somatics, talk therapy), but I will work with you to identify resources & practices to support your unique needs. Let's find what works for you.
I support clients with complex trauma recovery, family of origin issues, people pleasing, unlearning diet culture, chronic illness and disability, and neurodivergence (ADHD, autism, OCD, etc).
I strive to create an environment of warmth, curiosity, and creativity. Together, we will explore the questions and concerns that bring you to therapy. I draw from a mix of modalities in my work (EMDR, parts work, somatics, talk therapy), but I will work with you to identify resources & practices to support your unique needs. Let's find what works for you.
Complex Trauma and resulting Panic/Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Dysfunctional Coping, and Chronic Illness.
I utilize an eclectic style of therapy that emphasizes our innate worthiness and body-mind connections. I have a dual degree in Clinical Psychology and Nutrition with specializations in trauma treatments including Somatics, IFS, EMDR, and DBT. I am committed to providing a safe space for LGBTQ+, BIPOC, People of Size, and all marginalized groups.
Complex Trauma and resulting Panic/Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Dysfunctional Coping, and Chronic Illness.
I utilize an eclectic style of therapy that emphasizes our innate worthiness and body-mind connections. I have a dual degree in Clinical Psychology and Nutrition with specializations in trauma treatments including Somatics, IFS, EMDR, and DBT. I am committed to providing a safe space for LGBTQ+, BIPOC, People of Size, and all marginalized groups.
If you are seeking to work through anxiety, depression, an identity issue, a life transition, a traumatic experience, or a loss, I may be the therapist to help you.
As a Certified Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapist, I can also help couples deeply reconnect on the level of needs and feelings--as opposed to having that same unproductive argument over and over again.
With individuals, I often work in the here-and-now. Additionally, I pay attention to your history in order to understand (together with you) how your past experiences might be affecting your capacity to live well in the present and imagine a future.
If you are seeking to work through anxiety, depression, an identity issue, a life transition, a traumatic experience, or a loss, I may be the therapist to help you.
As a Certified Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapist, I can also help couples deeply reconnect on the level of needs and feelings--as opposed to having that same unproductive argument over and over again.
With individuals, I often work in the here-and-now. Additionally, I pay attention to your history in order to understand (together with you) how your past experiences might be affecting your capacity to live well in the present and imagine a future.
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.
Creating compassion and understanding for yourself is different than making excuses for your behavior. When we are able to understand how our backgrounds and experiences influence the way we relate to the world around us, we are able to become more intentional in our relationship with ourselves and with others. Together we can explore how to best support you in living a life guided by your values and deepen your understanding of your identities.
Creating compassion and understanding for yourself is different than making excuses for your behavior. When we are able to understand how our backgrounds and experiences influence the way we relate to the world around us, we are able to become more intentional in our relationship with ourselves and with others. Together we can explore how to best support you in living a life guided by your values and deepen your understanding of your identities.
As a therapist, I believe that to have a successful counseling experience, it is critical that you feel fully listened to and understood. I use careful listening and reflecting to join with you to address what is most important to you. I have a compassionate, empathetic style, which I believe is essential for us to move forward as we discuss what is troubling you. I have helped many clients deal with a variety of difficult relationship issues, anxiety and depression, work / life stress, divorces, trauma and abuse. I ensure that you are fully understood and attain the support that you need to deal with life’s difficulties.
As a therapist, I believe that to have a successful counseling experience, it is critical that you feel fully listened to and understood. I use careful listening and reflecting to join with you to address what is most important to you. I have a compassionate, empathetic style, which I believe is essential for us to move forward as we discuss what is troubling you. I have helped many clients deal with a variety of difficult relationship issues, anxiety and depression, work / life stress, divorces, trauma and abuse. I ensure that you are fully understood and attain the support that you need to deal with life’s difficulties.
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.
Do you ever feel like you are too much and not enough at the same time? The world around us has so many ideas about we should be. Maybe you feel that there is something wrong with you- how you look, how you act, how you feel. You might feel pressure to keep up with an ever-changing beauty standard, or power through fatigue even when your body is telling you to stop.
If you've ever experienced depression, anxiety, body shame, ableism, or medical gaslighting, you may feel like you are the broken one. In reality, so many of us are trying our hardest to shapeshift in order to fit into a broken world- and feeling like we are failing.
Do you ever feel like you are too much and not enough at the same time? The world around us has so many ideas about we should be. Maybe you feel that there is something wrong with you- how you look, how you act, how you feel. You might feel pressure to keep up with an ever-changing beauty standard, or power through fatigue even when your body is telling you to stop.
If you've ever experienced depression, anxiety, body shame, ableism, or medical gaslighting, you may feel like you are the broken one. In reality, so many of us are trying our hardest to shapeshift in order to fit into a broken world- and feeling like we are failing.
As a fully-licensed, trauma-certified therapist in OR & WA, & a WA state Supervisor, I work with a wide range of issues, & specialize in grief, trauma, & illness (MS & cancer esp.). Whether recent circumstances are challenging, or aspects of the past need to be reconciled & faced, my clients work to process, cope, & reconnect with themselves & others. We can feel stuck, stretched, or hollowed by grief, trauma, or years of stress. Sometimes we need to heal from-or at least learn to carry-pain, from a death close to us, a future we envisioned, a critical diagnosis, or our changing world. Context matters, in therapy and supervision.
As a fully-licensed, trauma-certified therapist in OR & WA, & a WA state Supervisor, I work with a wide range of issues, & specialize in grief, trauma, & illness (MS & cancer esp.). Whether recent circumstances are challenging, or aspects of the past need to be reconciled & faced, my clients work to process, cope, & reconnect with themselves & others. We can feel stuck, stretched, or hollowed by grief, trauma, or years of stress. Sometimes we need to heal from-or at least learn to carry-pain, from a death close to us, a future we envisioned, a critical diagnosis, or our changing world. Context matters, in therapy and supervision.
In my practice I focus on teaching my clients ways build resilience to stress and get back a sense of stability and calm. If you value genuine emotional support, honest feedback, and new perspectives we might be a good match. I provide support for who have experience with expanded states of consciousness ( spontaneous awakenings, near death experiences, or therapeutic use of psilocybin, LSD). These experiences can provide tremendous opportunities for growth and healing, especially when guided with caring, competent support. My approach is kind, open-minded, grounded, and practical.
In my practice I focus on teaching my clients ways build resilience to stress and get back a sense of stability and calm. If you value genuine emotional support, honest feedback, and new perspectives we might be a good match. I provide support for who have experience with expanded states of consciousness ( spontaneous awakenings, near death experiences, or therapeutic use of psilocybin, LSD). These experiences can provide tremendous opportunities for growth and healing, especially when guided with caring, competent support. My approach is kind, open-minded, grounded, and practical.
Common Issues I treat: chronic pain, long-term illness, anxiety, stress, life transitions, grief/loss
Common Issues I treat: chronic pain, long-term illness, anxiety, stress, life transitions, grief/loss
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 am board certified in Rehabilitation Psychology and I have worked for three decades along side people with chronic illness and other medical conditions.
As a specialist in Rehabilitation Psychology, I most often work closely with patients who are managing complex social and medical situations. I build trust and connect with patients about their concerns, fears, and hopes. Most clients are striving to feel more connected to their community and building meaning in their lives. We can all improve in these areas and the science of psychology offers wonderful tools to accomplish these goals. I believe strongly in the power of human resilience in the face of adversity.
I am board certified in Rehabilitation Psychology and I have worked for three decades along side people with chronic illness and other medical conditions.
As a specialist in Rehabilitation Psychology, I most often work closely with patients who are managing complex social and medical situations. I build trust and connect with patients about their concerns, fears, and hopes. Most clients are striving to feel more connected to their community and building meaning in their lives. We can all improve in these areas and the science of psychology offers wonderful tools to accomplish these goals. I believe strongly in the power of human resilience in the face of adversity.
Are you seeking to regroup, rebalance, and find new ways to navigate the stress in your life and your relationships? I would love to join you on your journey. You have the strength within you to heal and move forward, to deal with major changes, disappointments, stress, medical challenges, and grief, and grow stronger—guided by your values and your dreams. I work with folks via telehealth who are in Washington and Oregon.
Are you seeking to regroup, rebalance, and find new ways to navigate the stress in your life and your relationships? I would love to join you on your journey. You have the strength within you to heal and move forward, to deal with major changes, disappointments, stress, medical challenges, and grief, and grow stronger—guided by your values and your dreams. I work with folks via telehealth who are in Washington and Oregon.
I provide secure and confidential online supportive care from your place of comfort and safety. We will process your life story and welcome your authentic self; Shift perspectives and learn new ways to be resilient and motivated through your healing journey. In this practice I currently welcome those with personal trauma. Influenced by decades of therapeutic training and personally living through disability diagnosis. Together we can consider disruptions in cognition, emotions, and vocation caused by disability, childhood trauma and other PTSD sources and concerns.
I provide secure and confidential online supportive care from your place of comfort and safety. We will process your life story and welcome your authentic self; Shift perspectives and learn new ways to be resilient and motivated through your healing journey. In this practice I currently welcome those with personal trauma. Influenced by decades of therapeutic training and personally living through disability diagnosis. Together we can consider disruptions in cognition, emotions, and vocation caused by disability, childhood trauma and other PTSD sources and concerns.
If you feel blocked by an eating disorder, trauma, chronic illness, anxiety or shame know that it's never too late to come back home to yourself.
How often do you feel disconnected from yourself—your body, your wisdom, your light? We can feel distant when there is overwhelm, a loss of safety, or when our needs are not being met. In these states, life can feel like it’s passing us by. Presence, clarity & joy may seem out of reach but tuning back in is always possible. Rebuilding a tender relationship to self is vital for nurturing meaningful connections, turning toward community, aligning with our values, & trusting ourselves so we can navigate life's challenges with more spaciousness.
If you feel blocked by an eating disorder, trauma, chronic illness, anxiety or shame know that it's never too late to come back home to yourself.
How often do you feel disconnected from yourself—your body, your wisdom, your light? We can feel distant when there is overwhelm, a loss of safety, or when our needs are not being met. In these states, life can feel like it’s passing us by. Presence, clarity & joy may seem out of reach but tuning back in is always possible. Rebuilding a tender relationship to self is vital for nurturing meaningful connections, turning toward community, aligning with our values, & trusting ourselves so we can navigate life's challenges with more spaciousness.
The journey of life has many wonderful times as well as challenging. For parents raising children or adults with complex medical conditions, developmental disabilities and/or who are neurodivergent, there are unique stressors that arise. I provide individual counseling support that allows space to take care of your needs as a parent and caregiver. I can also help with individual coaching related to resource navigation including DDA and healthcare systems.
As a certified Oncology Social Worker I have walked alongside many families going through the cancer journey.
The journey of life has many wonderful times as well as challenging. For parents raising children or adults with complex medical conditions, developmental disabilities and/or who are neurodivergent, there are unique stressors that arise. I provide individual counseling support that allows space to take care of your needs as a parent and caregiver. I can also help with individual coaching related to resource navigation including DDA and healthcare systems.
As a certified Oncology Social Worker I have walked alongside many families going through the cancer journey.
I work with individuals and couples navigate complex relational issues involving trauma, depression, anxiety, acculturation, chronic illness, and life transitions.
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 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.
Some of my clinical interests include: adult developmental life transitions, the impact of chronic illness (on both the person with chronic illness and those caring for someone with chronic illness/ongoing health needs), and men's issues.
I completed my master's degree in social work at University of Washington in 2010. Since that time, I've worked in a variety of medical and mental health settings, including a dialysis center and an inpatient psychiatric facility. Additionally, I have experience working with safety-sensitive professionals around mental health and substance use issues.
Some of my clinical interests include: adult developmental life transitions, the impact of chronic illness (on both the person with chronic illness and those caring for someone with chronic illness/ongoing health needs), and men's issues.
I completed my master's degree in social work at University of Washington in 2010. Since that time, I've worked in a variety of medical and mental health settings, including a dialysis center and an inpatient psychiatric facility. Additionally, I have experience working with safety-sensitive professionals around mental health and substance use issues.
Are you someone who feels stuck or uncertain about their future, often overwhelmed by choices or held back by self-doubt and fear of failure. You may be navigating a life transition—such as a career shift, a relationship change, or a post-graduation phase—and are seeking clarity, direction, and purpose. I am here to help you navigate every wave of life.
Are you someone who feels stuck or uncertain about their future, often overwhelmed by choices or held back by self-doubt and fear of failure. You may be navigating a life transition—such as a career shift, a relationship change, or a post-graduation phase—and are seeking clarity, direction, and purpose. I am here to help you navigate every wave of life.
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Chronic Illness Therapists
How does therapy for chronic illness work?
Many people living with a chronic illness may feel they cannot speak honestly about their experience out of embarrassment or fear of being a burden, or because those close to them do not understand, for example, that they may “look good” even if they do not feel good. Therapy sessions are an opportunity to speak openly with someone who knows their symptoms are not in their head and who can offer practical, proven suggestions for managing feelings of grief, shame, or fatigue, such as techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts about symptoms and develop new ways to respond to them, such as distraction or calming breathing practices.
Can therapy help with physical symptoms of chronic illness?
Yes, especially if an individual with chronic illness has developed depression. People with depression are less likely to maintain their health treatment regimens or to take positive steps to manage physical symptoms when they arise, thereby potentially complicating their medical prognosis. Treatment of depression, through talk therapy, medication, or both, will often improve one’s physical state as it eases the emotional burden of illness.
What are the most effective treatment options for chronic illness?
No one living with a chronic illness, or their loved ones, should see depression as an unavoidable result of their condition. Instead, they should actively seek treatment. Research shows that people with depression are less likely to devote the required time and effort to maintaining or monitoring their health, and so therapy to limit the risk of depression can be vital for physical health as well. Therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based stress reduction have been found to help individuals reduce stress and anxiety.
How long does therapy for chronic illness take?
There is no set timeline for therapy for people living with chronic illnesses, but many will see a therapist for a number of weeks or months, typically spanning at least 12 weekly sessions. Some people feel that they experience progress faster than others but even some who quickly feel improvement may continue with sessions for months or years. Some people may benefit from maintenance therapy if their symptoms change or they experience a decline in physical health. Others find that the skills learned in short-term therapy can be used on an ongoing basis, even after therapy has concluded.