Chronic Illness Therapists in Mountain View, CA
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Are you feeling isolated from those around you because they can't simply understand the pain and frustration of managing your chronic illness? Do you find yourself lost in your grief with the reality of life without your loved one? If you're seeking empathy, support, and a safe space to make sense of these profound emotions, you've come to the right place. Together, we'll explore your thoughts and emotions, develop coping skills, and foster resilience to face life's difficulties.
Are you feeling isolated from those around you because they can't simply understand the pain and frustration of managing your chronic illness? Do you find yourself lost in your grief with the reality of life without your loved one? If you're seeking empathy, support, and a safe space to make sense of these profound emotions, you've come to the right place. Together, we'll explore your thoughts and emotions, develop coping skills, and foster resilience to face life's difficulties.
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Tanya Gulevich
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Mountain View, CA 94043 (Online Only)
I have a wide experience working with clients who have experienced a major loss and and are grieving, whether the loss is the death of a loved one, the loss of a job, the loss of a relationship, or the losses that can come with chronic illness. I have also helped numerous people who are in emotionally and verbally abusive relationships, or have been in such relationships with partners, parents, or friends in the past. In addition, I enjoy helping people suffering from anxiety and depression to release these mood states and adopt a more tranquil state of mind.
I have a wide experience working with clients who have experienced a major loss and and are grieving, whether the loss is the death of a loved one, the loss of a job, the loss of a relationship, or the losses that can come with chronic illness. I have also helped numerous people who are in emotionally and verbally abusive relationships, or have been in such relationships with partners, parents, or friends in the past. In addition, I enjoy helping people suffering from anxiety and depression to release these mood states and adopt a more tranquil state of mind.
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Griselda Garcilazo
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Mountain View, CA 94043
Griselda Garcilazo BA from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and an MS in Counseling with a dual specialization in Clinical Counseling and School Counseling from Loma Linda University. Griselda has worked with complex care patients including ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), Muscular Dystrophy, Parkinson’s, Headache, and Bariatric surgery patients. Griselda specializes in end-of-life, terminal, and progressive diagnoses, chronic health conditions, grief, PTSD, trauma, anxiety and mood disorders, crisis intervention, veteran, school counseling, and life transitions for individuals, couples, and families.
Griselda Garcilazo BA from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and an MS in Counseling with a dual specialization in Clinical Counseling and School Counseling from Loma Linda University. Griselda has worked with complex care patients including ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), Muscular Dystrophy, Parkinson’s, Headache, and Bariatric surgery patients. Griselda specializes in end-of-life, terminal, and progressive diagnoses, chronic health conditions, grief, PTSD, trauma, anxiety and mood disorders, crisis intervention, veteran, school counseling, and life transitions for individuals, couples, and families.
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Kyoko Tsuchiya
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, SEP
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Mountain View, CA 94041
Are you feeling stuck in your life, your relationships or your job, or going through challenging life transitions? I strongly believe that we all have tremendous capacity for change, growth and healing. Drawing upon my professional training in body-oriented psychotherapy and decades of meditation practice, I can assist you in quieting your mind and taping into your own truth, strengths and wisdom within. Psychotherapy that integrates body, mind and spirit can help you move beyond the problems to release the creative energy, optimism and hope necessary to lead you to a more authentic and fulfilling life.
Are you feeling stuck in your life, your relationships or your job, or going through challenging life transitions? I strongly believe that we all have tremendous capacity for change, growth and healing. Drawing upon my professional training in body-oriented psychotherapy and decades of meditation practice, I can assist you in quieting your mind and taping into your own truth, strengths and wisdom within. Psychotherapy that integrates body, mind and spirit can help you move beyond the problems to release the creative energy, optimism and hope necessary to lead you to a more authentic and fulfilling life.
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Gracie Jennings
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
Mountain View, CA 94043
I believe in creating a safe and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences freely. My journey in therapy is driven by a genuine passion for supporting people in their quest to discover their truest selves and achieve their fullest potential. My therapeutic approach is collaborative and client-centered, tailoring to individual’s unique strengths, needs, and goals. Therapy can be an overwhelming experience so my therapy dog in training, Sir Galahad, is here to welcome you and invites you to have the courage to be imperfect, like him!
I believe in creating a safe and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences freely. My journey in therapy is driven by a genuine passion for supporting people in their quest to discover their truest selves and achieve their fullest potential. My therapeutic approach is collaborative and client-centered, tailoring to individual’s unique strengths, needs, and goals. Therapy can be an overwhelming experience so my therapy dog in training, Sir Galahad, is here to welcome you and invites you to have the courage to be imperfect, like him!
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I work with adults with new or worsening health conditions and their impact. My goal is to improve your quality of life through coping skills and symptom management with your health care team. I advocate for the understanding of the problem, the treatment options, and comfort requests. The treatment options that are best would be sensitive to and appropriate for your needs.
I work with adults with new or worsening health conditions and their impact. My goal is to improve your quality of life through coping skills and symptom management with your health care team. I advocate for the understanding of the problem, the treatment options, and comfort requests. The treatment options that are best would be sensitive to and appropriate for your needs.
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Genevieve Fulton
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Mountain View, CA 94040 (Online Only)
I am authentic, transparent, and hold non-judgmental awareness to help my clients establish safety in sessions. Using a strengths-based approach, I empower my clients to make real, lasting changes in order to increase their resilience and hope for their future. I have special training in brain injuries and accidents/falls as a trauma specialist. Generally, I seek to find ways to increase the mind-body connection in order to help my clients heal their past emotional wounds.
I am authentic, transparent, and hold non-judgmental awareness to help my clients establish safety in sessions. Using a strengths-based approach, I empower my clients to make real, lasting changes in order to increase their resilience and hope for their future. I have special training in brain injuries and accidents/falls as a trauma specialist. Generally, I seek to find ways to increase the mind-body connection in order to help my clients heal their past emotional wounds.
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The path to wellness can be challenging as your mental, emotional, and physical experiences all play a role in your overall welfare. I actively focus on the intersection between health and behavior to help optimize your well-being. I have specialized training in treating insomnia, chronic pain, weight management, adjustment to new diagnoses, and management of chronic health conditions. I also help individuals cope with psychological concerns, such as anxiety, depression, adjustment to life transitions, stress management, burnout, and relationship difficulties.
The path to wellness can be challenging as your mental, emotional, and physical experiences all play a role in your overall welfare. I actively focus on the intersection between health and behavior to help optimize your well-being. I have specialized training in treating insomnia, chronic pain, weight management, adjustment to new diagnoses, and management of chronic health conditions. I also help individuals cope with psychological concerns, such as anxiety, depression, adjustment to life transitions, stress management, burnout, and relationship difficulties.
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My name is Sean O'Dwyer, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a background in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and relational and intersubjective approaches. I work primarily with adults and specialize in treating anxiety, attachment concerns, life transitions, grief and loss, self-esteem, co-dependency, depression, and relationships. My approach is holistic and compassionate while utilizing cognitive, somatic, and mindfulness interventions to help you meet your goals.
My name is Sean O'Dwyer, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a background in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and relational and intersubjective approaches. I work primarily with adults and specialize in treating anxiety, attachment concerns, life transitions, grief and loss, self-esteem, co-dependency, depression, and relationships. My approach is holistic and compassionate while utilizing cognitive, somatic, and mindfulness interventions to help you meet your goals.
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Individuals are complex, so I meet my clients where they are, addressing their individual challenges by noting their cognitive and behavioral patterns, exploring the past when it is necessary to improve the overall wellbeing and the futures. I believe that all people can change. I work with clients of various backgrounds and make sure to tailor my sessions to their specific needs .
Individuals are complex, so I meet my clients where they are, addressing their individual challenges by noting their cognitive and behavioral patterns, exploring the past when it is necessary to improve the overall wellbeing and the futures. I believe that all people can change. I work with clients of various backgrounds and make sure to tailor my sessions to their specific needs .
If you are between the ages of 25 and 65 and are experiencing emotional challenges in your personal or professional life, PsychRenewal is here to help.
If you are between the ages of 25 and 65 and are experiencing emotional challenges in your personal or professional life, PsychRenewal is here to help.
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Sushma S Trivedi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mountain View, CA 94040
I believe that all clients have the resources within them to resolve the emotional and social challenges they are presented with in life. I work with individuals and couples, as well as children and adolescents on a range of problems. Couples counseling, separation and divorce, blended and extended family issues, parenting, behavioral problems in children and teenagers, multi-cultural issues, depression, and domestic violence are areas of particular interest for me. I grew up in India and have been in the US since 1981. I am intimately familiar with the two cultures.
I believe that all clients have the resources within them to resolve the emotional and social challenges they are presented with in life. I work with individuals and couples, as well as children and adolescents on a range of problems. Couples counseling, separation and divorce, blended and extended family issues, parenting, behavioral problems in children and teenagers, multi-cultural issues, depression, and domestic violence are areas of particular interest for me. I grew up in India and have been in the US since 1981. I am intimately familiar with the two cultures.
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Emily Hunt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Mountain View, CA 94039 (Online Only)
Therapy can feel daunting. What should I talk about? What if I’m not sure where to start? What if nothing big happened this week? In the space we create together, you get to be exactly who you are, where you are, and with whatever you bring to the table. As human beings, we all have basic needs that include safety, belonging, and connection. When our needs aren’t being met, it can feel difficult to break unhelpful patterns or make positive change. You might be experiencing negative self talk, unhelpful patterns of thought or behavior, symptoms of depression or anxiety, or problems in your relationships.
Therapy can feel daunting. What should I talk about? What if I’m not sure where to start? What if nothing big happened this week? In the space we create together, you get to be exactly who you are, where you are, and with whatever you bring to the table. As human beings, we all have basic needs that include safety, belonging, and connection. When our needs aren’t being met, it can feel difficult to break unhelpful patterns or make positive change. You might be experiencing negative self talk, unhelpful patterns of thought or behavior, symptoms of depression or anxiety, or problems in your relationships.
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Judith Saeks Gable
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Mountain View, CA 94041
As a seasoned therapist & clinical supervisor for 35+ years, I am honored to assist you in your personal &/or professional journey towards growth & a greater sense of well-being. My role is as witness & facilitator in the therapeutic process to help you gain deeper insight, awareness, self-compassion, and useful practices leading you towards your intended goals. I am acutely attuned to the individuals with whom I work & so the therapeutic journey is unique to what you bring & what you need. I will partner with you in a collaborative & dynamic fashion, insuring you feel empowered along the way. We'll use the therapeutic process to:
As a seasoned therapist & clinical supervisor for 35+ years, I am honored to assist you in your personal &/or professional journey towards growth & a greater sense of well-being. My role is as witness & facilitator in the therapeutic process to help you gain deeper insight, awareness, self-compassion, and useful practices leading you towards your intended goals. I am acutely attuned to the individuals with whom I work & so the therapeutic journey is unique to what you bring & what you need. I will partner with you in a collaborative & dynamic fashion, insuring you feel empowered along the way. We'll use the therapeutic process to:
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Has talk therapy not helped you achieve the results you’re wanting? Are you tired of feeling anxious, inadequate, or stuck? Do you tend to beat yourself up with self-criticism? I am a clinical psychologist who specializes in the treatment of various anxiety problems (including perfectionism, shyness/social anxiety, panic, imposter syndrome, health anxiety), relationship issues, depression, low self-esteem, insomnia, anxiety during pregnancy, & more. I help you get fast results by learning practical tools to change unhelpful thinking and behaviors, overcome your fears, gain acceptance, and feel more authentically connected to others.
Has talk therapy not helped you achieve the results you’re wanting? Are you tired of feeling anxious, inadequate, or stuck? Do you tend to beat yourself up with self-criticism? I am a clinical psychologist who specializes in the treatment of various anxiety problems (including perfectionism, shyness/social anxiety, panic, imposter syndrome, health anxiety), relationship issues, depression, low self-esteem, insomnia, anxiety during pregnancy, & more. I help you get fast results by learning practical tools to change unhelpful thinking and behaviors, overcome your fears, gain acceptance, and feel more authentically connected to others.
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Mor Frenkiel
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mountain View, CA 94040
Do you ever feel like there should be more to life? When faced with another challenging event, you find yourself yearning for change, thinking, "I don't want to continue like this... I'm ready for a positive turn". Life can be different and better than it is now. There are places we can discover together that may be difficult to find alone. Fortunately, there is a path, a way to help you achieve your goals. I've worked with kids and adults, providing support for anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationships, and cancer-related challenges, among others. I'm here, ready to begin our journey. Let's take the first step together.
Do you ever feel like there should be more to life? When faced with another challenging event, you find yourself yearning for change, thinking, "I don't want to continue like this... I'm ready for a positive turn". Life can be different and better than it is now. There are places we can discover together that may be difficult to find alone. Fortunately, there is a path, a way to help you achieve your goals. I've worked with kids and adults, providing support for anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationships, and cancer-related challenges, among others. I'm here, ready to begin our journey. Let's take the first step together.
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Lynaire McGovern, California LMFT. I would like to help you with your problems, especially depression and anxiety. I have an eclectic approach to the therapy including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy and Rogerian Therapy. I am most comfortable treating depression, anxiety and relationship issues. I love to help adults, seniors and people with disabilities. Unfortunately, I don't work with families or do Marriage Counseling. I have an eclectic approach to therapy. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Rogerian Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy as well as my training as a life coach.
Lynaire McGovern, California LMFT. I would like to help you with your problems, especially depression and anxiety. I have an eclectic approach to the therapy including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy and Rogerian Therapy. I am most comfortable treating depression, anxiety and relationship issues. I love to help adults, seniors and people with disabilities. Unfortunately, I don't work with families or do Marriage Counseling. I have an eclectic approach to therapy. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Rogerian Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy as well as my training as a life coach.
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Jared K Leaderman
Counselor, PhD, LPCC, LMHC, MT-BC
Verified Verified
Mountain View, CA 94040 (Online Only)
I provide virtual therapy for individual adults in California and Massachusetts. Creating positive change in the face of turbulence in life can often be overwhelming. As a licensed counselor and music therapist with 14 years of experience, I specialize in partnering with adults to discover an empowered response to complex challenges. Through compassionate and skilled care, I support clients in cultivating the wisdom, presence, and skills to live a meaningful and engaged life.
I provide virtual therapy for individual adults in California and Massachusetts. Creating positive change in the face of turbulence in life can often be overwhelming. As a licensed counselor and music therapist with 14 years of experience, I specialize in partnering with adults to discover an empowered response to complex challenges. Through compassionate and skilled care, I support clients in cultivating the wisdom, presence, and skills to live a meaningful and engaged life.
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Hi, my name is JoAnn Scott. My mission as a therapist is to initially help people develop hope, then help them discover their best selves during our therapeutic journey. I do this using individualized therapeutic techniques that are best suited for the challenges and concerns that you have identified as most important. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, master's Level Registered Addiction Specialist, Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work, and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.
Hi, my name is JoAnn Scott. My mission as a therapist is to initially help people develop hope, then help them discover their best selves during our therapeutic journey. I do this using individualized therapeutic techniques that are best suited for the challenges and concerns that you have identified as most important. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, master's Level Registered Addiction Specialist, Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work, and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.
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I am a client-centered therapist who borrows from various treatment modalities depending on the client's needs. I meet you where you are in your journey as you are the expert on your life. My specialty is with mood issues, the LGBTQ+ population, and trauma, but I have a lot of experience with many other issues as well. It would be lovely to meet you!
I am a client-centered therapist who borrows from various treatment modalities depending on the client's needs. I meet you where you are in your journey as you are the expert on your life. My specialty is with mood issues, the LGBTQ+ population, and trauma, but I have a lot of experience with many other issues as well. It would be lovely to meet you!
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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.