Chronic Illness Therapists in Atherton, CA
Dr. Nina Singh | Inclusive Health Psychology
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atherton, CA 94027
Expert care for cancer, chronic illness, sleep, & health goals. As a health psychologist and psycho-oncologist, I recognize the challenges faced by individuals & families in medical and mental health care. Having an advocate matters, whether you're managing a life transition, living with cancer, or trying to fix your sleep. As your advocate, I provide you whole person care. This means going beyond just "symptoms" to support your emotional, physical, social, cultural, and existential health.
Expert care for cancer, chronic illness, sleep, & health goals. As a health psychologist and psycho-oncologist, I recognize the challenges faced by individuals & families in medical and mental health care. Having an advocate matters, whether you're managing a life transition, living with cancer, or trying to fix your sleep. As your advocate, I provide you whole person care. This means going beyond just "symptoms" to support your emotional, physical, social, cultural, and existential health.
Jill Gray
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Atherton, CA 94027 (Online Only)
Struggling to cope with a cancer or chronic illness diagnosis? Need help understanding and processing grief or loss? Having relationship issues? If the answer is yes to any of these questions, I can help! I provide a non-judgmental and compassionate space where clients can create long-term positive changes through self-exploration and the development of new perspectives, skills and confidence. In addition to specializing in cancer and illness support, I am also Certified in Thanatology through the Association of Death Education and Counseling, a distinguishing certificate for grief professionals.
Struggling to cope with a cancer or chronic illness diagnosis? Need help understanding and processing grief or loss? Having relationship issues? If the answer is yes to any of these questions, I can help! I provide a non-judgmental and compassionate space where clients can create long-term positive changes through self-exploration and the development of new perspectives, skills and confidence. In addition to specializing in cancer and illness support, I am also Certified in Thanatology through the Association of Death Education and Counseling, a distinguishing certificate for grief professionals.
I specialize in working with people dealing with anxiety, depression, loss and grief, parenting issues, stress management, relationship issues, postpartum issues, chronic illness and pain, Tourette Syndrome and OCD.
For over 25 years I have worked with children, teens, parents, individual adults and couples facing a wide variety of issues and concerns. As I listen carefully to my clients and their challenges and goals, I choose the therapeutic modalities that best suit each individual and their needs. I focus on personal strengths as well as struggles. People have described me as active, engaged, perceptive and caring. It is a privilege to accompany and assist people in the important process of discovery, healing, change and growth.
I specialize in working with people dealing with anxiety, depression, loss and grief, parenting issues, stress management, relationship issues, postpartum issues, chronic illness and pain, Tourette Syndrome and OCD.
For over 25 years I have worked with children, teens, parents, individual adults and couples facing a wide variety of issues and concerns. As I listen carefully to my clients and their challenges and goals, I choose the therapeutic modalities that best suit each individual and their needs. I focus on personal strengths as well as struggles. People have described me as active, engaged, perceptive and caring. It is a privilege to accompany and assist people in the important process of discovery, healing, change and growth.
Laura Goossens
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Atherton, CA 94027 (Online Only)
Hello! I’m Laura. I'm passionate about helping people improve their Present by addressing their Past. People describe my style as collaborative, warm, direct, goal-focused, patient, and thorough. I help clients in their work toward self-esteem, healthy relationships, grounded communication, stress management, improved mood, and access to services/resources. Communities I belong to and am experienced in serving: disabled/ chronic illness, sex positive, kink/polyam/alternative lifestyle, genderqueer, fat positive, and neurodivergent folks. Happy to serve folks from other groups too of course! I offer a free 30-minute video intro call.
Hello! I’m Laura. I'm passionate about helping people improve their Present by addressing their Past. People describe my style as collaborative, warm, direct, goal-focused, patient, and thorough. I help clients in their work toward self-esteem, healthy relationships, grounded communication, stress management, improved mood, and access to services/resources. Communities I belong to and am experienced in serving: disabled/ chronic illness, sex positive, kink/polyam/alternative lifestyle, genderqueer, fat positive, and neurodivergent folks. Happy to serve folks from other groups too of course! I offer a free 30-minute video intro call.
Pacific Marriage & Family Therapy Network
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Atherton, CA 94027
Find your best therapist match with us! We are highly skilled, diverse, well-trained and inclusive therapists. We empower you to live the life you want and do so by creating supportive, caring, and non-judgmental relationships with our clients. We work to provide you with the best care possible and reduce obstacles to care. Additional benefits include a concierge billing service for PPO insurance and a wide range of scheduling options (all weekday and weekend mornings, afternoons, and evenings. We work with children, teens, and adults of all ages as individuals, couples, and families.
Find your best therapist match with us! We are highly skilled, diverse, well-trained and inclusive therapists. We empower you to live the life you want and do so by creating supportive, caring, and non-judgmental relationships with our clients. We work to provide you with the best care possible and reduce obstacles to care. Additional benefits include a concierge billing service for PPO insurance and a wide range of scheduling options (all weekday and weekend mornings, afternoons, and evenings. We work with children, teens, and adults of all ages as individuals, couples, and families.
You try to be a good person and want more from life yet sometimes it feels like you're just going through the motions. You're functioning, but there's always that voice—the one telling you that you’re not good enough, don’t deserve love, peace or happiness, deserved what happened to you, and that this is it in life. Your unresolved “stuff”– the anxiety, self-doubt, trauma–keeps popping up at the most inconvenient time and causing you trouble. Relationships are hard. You can’t really relax. Anger eats at you. You’re tired of feeling “stuck" and uneasy in your own mind and body. What you really want is to finally feel at peace.
You try to be a good person and want more from life yet sometimes it feels like you're just going through the motions. You're functioning, but there's always that voice—the one telling you that you’re not good enough, don’t deserve love, peace or happiness, deserved what happened to you, and that this is it in life. Your unresolved “stuff”– the anxiety, self-doubt, trauma–keeps popping up at the most inconvenient time and causing you trouble. Relationships are hard. You can’t really relax. Anger eats at you. You’re tired of feeling “stuck" and uneasy in your own mind and body. What you really want is to finally feel at peace.
Jeffrey Gianelli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Atherton, CA 94027
EDMR Consultant, Internal Family Systems (IFS) trained. The therapy I do is all about getting to the root of your struggles. Talk therapy and problem solving can be great, but most of my client want to go beyond. By exploring the underlying causes, we can begin unraveling the knots that keep you stuck in the same old patterns. I draw from a variety of methods to your needs, creating a safe space for you to explore yourself more deeply, to see what you are still holding onto and to help you finally let go. I also teach a variety of tools you can use along the way. Now offering Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) as well.
EDMR Consultant, Internal Family Systems (IFS) trained. The therapy I do is all about getting to the root of your struggles. Talk therapy and problem solving can be great, but most of my client want to go beyond. By exploring the underlying causes, we can begin unraveling the knots that keep you stuck in the same old patterns. I draw from a variety of methods to your needs, creating a safe space for you to explore yourself more deeply, to see what you are still holding onto and to help you finally let go. I also teach a variety of tools you can use along the way. Now offering Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) as well.
Summer Myers
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR
Verified Verified
Atherton, CA 94027 (Online Only)
Anxious perfectionism shows up as shame, self-criticism, stress, and chronic guilt & self-punishment. No matter what you do, you're always falling short. It's exhausting, but you don't really know how to relax. You probably don't sleep so well. Maybe you're first-generation, or the sibling who had to keep it all together, or a grown-up "gifted & talented" kid. Anxious perfectionism may also show up as body tension, severe procrastination & indecision, & difficulty with boundaries and people-pleasing. Perfectionism isn't just a cute word for people with high standards: it impacts everything we do in ways we don't consciously realize.
Anxious perfectionism shows up as shame, self-criticism, stress, and chronic guilt & self-punishment. No matter what you do, you're always falling short. It's exhausting, but you don't really know how to relax. You probably don't sleep so well. Maybe you're first-generation, or the sibling who had to keep it all together, or a grown-up "gifted & talented" kid. Anxious perfectionism may also show up as body tension, severe procrastination & indecision, & difficulty with boundaries and people-pleasing. Perfectionism isn't just a cute word for people with high standards: it impacts everything we do in ways we don't consciously realize.
Are you looking for a therapist who genuinely cares about your well-being and is non-judgmental about the issues you are experiencing? As a licensed psychologist with 20 years of experience, I help teenagers and adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, stress, grief, life transitions, or relationship problems.
Are you looking for a therapist who genuinely cares about your well-being and is non-judgmental about the issues you are experiencing? As a licensed psychologist with 20 years of experience, I help teenagers and adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, stress, grief, life transitions, or relationship problems.
Amber Ford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EdD, LCSW, NBC-HWC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atherton, CA 94027 (Online Only)
We all need support throughout our lives, and you may be looking for an additional resource in your life to help you process lived experiences, problem-solve, or understand yourself in a deeper way. You may be struggling with anxiety, the challenges of caregiving, work stress and burnout, relationship challenges, or working through grief, loss, or bereavement. Life transitions may bring about new stressors which require new and different coping skills. You want to feel grounded again and regain clarity of purpose in your personal and/or professional lives. You are ready to explore what is possible and are looking for collaboration.
We all need support throughout our lives, and you may be looking for an additional resource in your life to help you process lived experiences, problem-solve, or understand yourself in a deeper way. You may be struggling with anxiety, the challenges of caregiving, work stress and burnout, relationship challenges, or working through grief, loss, or bereavement. Life transitions may bring about new stressors which require new and different coping skills. You want to feel grounded again and regain clarity of purpose in your personal and/or professional lives. You are ready to explore what is possible and are looking for collaboration.
Marcia Vasconcelos Neville
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Atherton, CA 94027
CURRENTLY CONDUCTING PHONE SESSIONS, TELE-THERAPY. I possess an unconditional positive regard for my clients, as I easily see the goodness and gift that each person brings. I desire to assist people to reach their highest potential and identify their purpose. I am invigorated by the work I do and strive to be part of creating more fulfilling, happier lives! I enjoy witnessing others become the best version of themselves, passionate about their interests, communicating better, finding solutions and setting goals!
CURRENTLY CONDUCTING PHONE SESSIONS, TELE-THERAPY. I possess an unconditional positive regard for my clients, as I easily see the goodness and gift that each person brings. I desire to assist people to reach their highest potential and identify their purpose. I am invigorated by the work I do and strive to be part of creating more fulfilling, happier lives! I enjoy witnessing others become the best version of themselves, passionate about their interests, communicating better, finding solutions and setting goals!
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Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Atherton, CA 94027 (Online Only)
100% Online telehealth. Are you longing for clarity and ease? Most of our psychological pain and suffering, our inhibitions and limitations in achieving a satisfying life, are the result of primitive anxieties that we have carried within ourselves since the very time we were, indeed, really helpless. Through our work together, you'll learn the tools to understand the meaning underneath your emotions and move beyond feeling stuck and overwhelmed. Using both talk therapy and somatic (body-based) tools, our time together will be a place for you to heal, grow, and explore your inner world in a compassionate and non-judgmental space.
100% Online telehealth. Are you longing for clarity and ease? Most of our psychological pain and suffering, our inhibitions and limitations in achieving a satisfying life, are the result of primitive anxieties that we have carried within ourselves since the very time we were, indeed, really helpless. Through our work together, you'll learn the tools to understand the meaning underneath your emotions and move beyond feeling stuck and overwhelmed. Using both talk therapy and somatic (body-based) tools, our time together will be a place for you to heal, grow, and explore your inner world in a compassionate and non-judgmental space.
You deserve to live the life of your wildest dreams. You may feel stuck, alone, and lost. These are difficult states of mind to experience. My greatest joy in life is assisting clients in reconnecting to that authentic heart-centered place within themselves to access their unlimited potential to create wealth and abundance in; career, all relationships (family/friends/romantic), finances, emotional wellbeing, physical health, creative expression, connection, community, and spiritual growth. This is for those who are looking to do the deep work of observing themselves and finding what really serves their highest purpose.
You deserve to live the life of your wildest dreams. You may feel stuck, alone, and lost. These are difficult states of mind to experience. My greatest joy in life is assisting clients in reconnecting to that authentic heart-centered place within themselves to access their unlimited potential to create wealth and abundance in; career, all relationships (family/friends/romantic), finances, emotional wellbeing, physical health, creative expression, connection, community, and spiritual growth. This is for those who are looking to do the deep work of observing themselves and finding what really serves their highest purpose.
If you are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma or work/family issues, and are ready for change, I believe I can help. I am a Stanford-trained Clinical Psychologist and MBA with extensive background in organizational leadership who specializes in working with adults motivated to improve their mood, functioning, and life satisfaction. I partner with each client to set individualized goals for a shared journey of recovery and growth in a supportive environment. I use evidence-based cognitive and behavioral therapies (CBT) to quickly reduce symptoms while yielding long-term gains in quality of life.
If you are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma or work/family issues, and are ready for change, I believe I can help. I am a Stanford-trained Clinical Psychologist and MBA with extensive background in organizational leadership who specializes in working with adults motivated to improve their mood, functioning, and life satisfaction. I partner with each client to set individualized goals for a shared journey of recovery and growth in a supportive environment. I use evidence-based cognitive and behavioral therapies (CBT) to quickly reduce symptoms while yielding long-term gains in quality of life.
We are all traveling on this journey we call life. While it can be full of moments of beauty, joy, and wonder, it can also plunge us into the depths of fear, darkness, and loneliness. We can be trapped in an endless chorus of worry, weighed down by expectations from ourselves and others, full of doubt and struggling to see our own worth or a way forward, and sometimes even our own bodies feel like they are abandoning us. Allow me to be a guide for whatever path you are on. You do not have to do it alone. My specialty areas include helping adults with anxiety, depression, chronic pain and medical conditions, insomnia, and trauma.
We are all traveling on this journey we call life. While it can be full of moments of beauty, joy, and wonder, it can also plunge us into the depths of fear, darkness, and loneliness. We can be trapped in an endless chorus of worry, weighed down by expectations from ourselves and others, full of doubt and struggling to see our own worth or a way forward, and sometimes even our own bodies feel like they are abandoning us. Allow me to be a guide for whatever path you are on. You do not have to do it alone. My specialty areas include helping adults with anxiety, depression, chronic pain and medical conditions, insomnia, and trauma.
Rachel Eelkema Kagan
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, MD, APCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Atherton, CA 94027
What's wrong with me? I'm a failure. Everyone else has it together; why don't I? I know what I should do, I just can't do it. Why am I so angry, anxious, depressed? Will I ever find a relationship? My family hates my views, and I hate theirs. Menopause, wrinkles, saggy arms - I'm becoming an old woman! Every morning, I promise myself I'll stop drinking, and every day I drink again. I hate myself. Other people think I'm doing fine; what if they knew what a mess I actually am? I dread going to work every day, but I feel trapped. I hate my life. I don't know what to do. Sound familiar? Let's talk about it!
What's wrong with me? I'm a failure. Everyone else has it together; why don't I? I know what I should do, I just can't do it. Why am I so angry, anxious, depressed? Will I ever find a relationship? My family hates my views, and I hate theirs. Menopause, wrinkles, saggy arms - I'm becoming an old woman! Every morning, I promise myself I'll stop drinking, and every day I drink again. I hate myself. Other people think I'm doing fine; what if they knew what a mess I actually am? I dread going to work every day, but I feel trapped. I hate my life. I don't know what to do. Sound familiar? Let's talk about it!
My dear future client, welcome to my page. I am here to help you heal your soul and heart. Maybe you are feeling some unresolved issues and need an empathic professional to listen. Maybe you are tired of talking and you just want to heal your energy. Maybe you are just looking for something out of the box because your soul is seeking something higher. Well, you are definitely in the right place.
My dear future client, welcome to my page. I am here to help you heal your soul and heart. Maybe you are feeling some unresolved issues and need an empathic professional to listen. Maybe you are tired of talking and you just want to heal your energy. Maybe you are just looking for something out of the box because your soul is seeking something higher. Well, you are definitely in the right place.
Hi there! I'm a licensed clinical child psychologist with a passion for helping children, teens, families, and young adults up to 25 years old. I understand growing up can be challenging, and I’m here to help with issues like depression, anxiety, ADHD, behavioral problems, family or friendship issues, and any major life changes.
Hi there! I'm a licensed clinical child psychologist with a passion for helping children, teens, families, and young adults up to 25 years old. I understand growing up can be challenging, and I’m here to help with issues like depression, anxiety, ADHD, behavioral problems, family or friendship issues, and any major life changes.
Anyone who is currently struggling with emotional pain and wanting to change, is my ideal client. I am here to guide you through a journey into your mind and heart, to help you face your greatest fears, and discover your unimaginable strength. Out of the ashes, rises the phoenix and out of a personal crisis, comes tremendous growth and healing. Whether you are dealing with mood swings, depression, anxiety, addiction, panic, trauma or relationship issues, I am here to help.
Anyone who is currently struggling with emotional pain and wanting to change, is my ideal client. I am here to guide you through a journey into your mind and heart, to help you face your greatest fears, and discover your unimaginable strength. Out of the ashes, rises the phoenix and out of a personal crisis, comes tremendous growth and healing. Whether you are dealing with mood swings, depression, anxiety, addiction, panic, trauma or relationship issues, I am here to help.
Dr. Cammy | Therapist & Author
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atherton, CA 94027 (Online Only)
Are you looking for relief from stress, worry, insomnia, or low mood? Has your partnership lost its sparkle? Does your body feel on edge and exhausted? Life doesn’t have to be so hard. Let’s work together & achieve the goals that have been just out of reach. E-mail me today and let's schedule a free consult. During that consult, we will discuss your strengths and the barriers that have held you back. Together, we will develop a customized program to meet your exact needs. All of our programs include top-tier, evidence-based interventions, like EMDR, Gottman Couple Method, Cognitive Processing, and more. Call today to schedule!
Are you looking for relief from stress, worry, insomnia, or low mood? Has your partnership lost its sparkle? Does your body feel on edge and exhausted? Life doesn’t have to be so hard. Let’s work together & achieve the goals that have been just out of reach. E-mail me today and let's schedule a free consult. During that consult, we will discuss your strengths and the barriers that have held you back. Together, we will develop a customized program to meet your exact needs. All of our programs include top-tier, evidence-based interventions, like EMDR, Gottman Couple Method, Cognitive Processing, and more. Call today to schedule!
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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.