Chronic Illness Therapists in Detroit, MI
Rose Cook
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, LLP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Detroit, MI 48223 (Online Only)
"Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get." Life happens everyday. Life can be overwhelming and at those moments choosing to get support from a professional is a great plan. Family, marriage, relationships, health, and work are all areas in which life happens. So whether you are currently experiencing or still struggling with stress, depression, trauma, relationship issues, divorce, palliative care (curable/chronic illness/pain/life-threatening), or are just in need of some self care, I am here to work with you towards creating balance in your life.
"Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get." Life happens everyday. Life can be overwhelming and at those moments choosing to get support from a professional is a great plan. Family, marriage, relationships, health, and work are all areas in which life happens. So whether you are currently experiencing or still struggling with stress, depression, trauma, relationship issues, divorce, palliative care (curable/chronic illness/pain/life-threatening), or are just in need of some self care, I am here to work with you towards creating balance in your life.
Amanda Pratt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Detroit, MI 48203 (Online Only)
Maybe you've been diagnosed with a long term illness or have had symptoms for years and at times you don’t recognize yourself anymore. You know these health struggles are somehow behind your depressed and anxious feelings, and you feel alone…like no one understands. Right now, you may have more questions than answers, but one thing you know for sure is that you’d do anything to get your life back. You grieve for the person you used to be and find it hard to imagine yourself living a worthwhile life with this illness trying to drag you down every chance it gets. (Due to demand, I ONLY accept clients with chronic illness concerns)
Maybe you've been diagnosed with a long term illness or have had symptoms for years and at times you don’t recognize yourself anymore. You know these health struggles are somehow behind your depressed and anxious feelings, and you feel alone…like no one understands. Right now, you may have more questions than answers, but one thing you know for sure is that you’d do anything to get your life back. You grieve for the person you used to be and find it hard to imagine yourself living a worthwhile life with this illness trying to drag you down every chance it gets. (Due to demand, I ONLY accept clients with chronic illness concerns)
H3-Hope, Healing & Health, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MPA, GC-C, GRS, EMDR
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Detroit, MI 48226
Issues such as: Addiction, Grief/Loss, Chronic Illness, Stress Management, Family, Relationships, Body Image, Self-Esteem, Self-Care, and more.
H3 strives to promote optimal mental health by treating the mind, body and spirit. We have (3) Locations: Downtown Detroit, St. Clair Shores & Royal Oak. Your wellness journey is a sacred one for which we hold the greatest respect. We are committed to creating a safe space where you can find passage into a place of peace and well-being. Our key goal is to help our clients become empowered to make informed decisions about themselves, their relationships and their future goals.
Issues such as: Addiction, Grief/Loss, Chronic Illness, Stress Management, Family, Relationships, Body Image, Self-Esteem, Self-Care, and more.
H3 strives to promote optimal mental health by treating the mind, body and spirit. We have (3) Locations: Downtown Detroit, St. Clair Shores & Royal Oak. Your wellness journey is a sacred one for which we hold the greatest respect. We are committed to creating a safe space where you can find passage into a place of peace and well-being. Our key goal is to help our clients become empowered to make informed decisions about themselves, their relationships and their future goals.
LeCreshia Mckinney-Stege
Limited Licensed Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Detroit, MI 48201 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with: Trauma, Identity/role exploration (cis & queer), Coping with Chronic illness and Disability, Grief and Loss, Improving self-esteem, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, BIPOC and members of other marginalized groups.
We all need permission to be works in progress. To be stuck or to not-quite have it all figured out. This is where I believe that therapy comes in; it is a place to grow and to learn about ourselves and others. I have a PhD in Counseling Psychology with 17 years of clinical experience. I believe fervently in creating a safe space where social justice is integral, humor is shared, and all feel welcome. My clinical work is shaped by Intersectional Feminist & Cognitive Behavioral techniques. At each step, we'll take a strengths-based approach to uncovering the skills to help you cope with personal and systemic challenges.
I specialize in working with: Trauma, Identity/role exploration (cis & queer), Coping with Chronic illness and Disability, Grief and Loss, Improving self-esteem, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, BIPOC and members of other marginalized groups.
We all need permission to be works in progress. To be stuck or to not-quite have it all figured out. This is where I believe that therapy comes in; it is a place to grow and to learn about ourselves and others. I have a PhD in Counseling Psychology with 17 years of clinical experience. I believe fervently in creating a safe space where social justice is integral, humor is shared, and all feel welcome. My clinical work is shaped by Intersectional Feminist & Cognitive Behavioral techniques. At each step, we'll take a strengths-based approach to uncovering the skills to help you cope with personal and systemic challenges.
I have experience working with teens to adults across a spectrum of issues, including substance use, depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, chronic illness, relationship issues, and difficult life transitions.
We feel pain in many ways; worry, anger, confusion, and sadness. Our past has taught us how to respond to these feelings. Problems start when the way we have learned to cope is no longer working for us. My goal is to help identify thoughts, emotions, and action patterns. I promote mindfulness, art therapy, mind-body connection, and cognitive behavioral change. From there, we can collaborate to work toward your goals and find a more fulfilling way to live.
I have experience working with teens to adults across a spectrum of issues, including substance use, depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, chronic illness, relationship issues, and difficult life transitions.
We feel pain in many ways; worry, anger, confusion, and sadness. Our past has taught us how to respond to these feelings. Problems start when the way we have learned to cope is no longer working for us. My goal is to help identify thoughts, emotions, and action patterns. I promote mindfulness, art therapy, mind-body connection, and cognitive behavioral change. From there, we can collaborate to work toward your goals and find a more fulfilling way to live.
Suppression 2 Expression Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, ASDCS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Detroit, MI 48204 (Online Only)
Accepting New Clients - We believe that you are the master of your own life and that therapy is a joint process that we can navigate together. We are here to help you develop the tools and understanding needed to create the life you want and meet your goals. Our mission is to provide more accessible services to underserved clients. Our counselors can help with a variety of different concerns, such as struggles related to anxiety, ADHD, autism, depression, self esteem, LGBTQ+ related concerns, self-harm, OCD, substance use, relationship issues, chronic illness, family conflict, and more. We are best reached by email.
Accepting New Clients - We believe that you are the master of your own life and that therapy is a joint process that we can navigate together. We are here to help you develop the tools and understanding needed to create the life you want and meet your goals. Our mission is to provide more accessible services to underserved clients. Our counselors can help with a variety of different concerns, such as struggles related to anxiety, ADHD, autism, depression, self esteem, LGBTQ+ related concerns, self-harm, OCD, substance use, relationship issues, chronic illness, family conflict, and more. We are best reached by email.
Holly DeVivo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LMSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Detroit, MI 48226 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My goal as your therapist is to help you take control of your past, reduce its impact on your daily life, and increase your overall sense of wellbeing. I specialize in treating trauma, anxiety, and chronic pain/illness. These struggles are very often connected and by beginning the healing process, we can improve every aspect of our daily lives. As someone with a history of trauma and chronic illness, I understand these connections very well. During your time in therapy with me, you will get someone who understands on a personal level the difficulties you may be experiencing.
My goal as your therapist is to help you take control of your past, reduce its impact on your daily life, and increase your overall sense of wellbeing. I specialize in treating trauma, anxiety, and chronic pain/illness. These struggles are very often connected and by beginning the healing process, we can improve every aspect of our daily lives. As someone with a history of trauma and chronic illness, I understand these connections very well. During your time in therapy with me, you will get someone who understands on a personal level the difficulties you may be experiencing.
Jeana Spencer-Rooks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Detroit, MI 48219 (Online Only)
Clients in my practice share they learn skills to focus on restoring their mental health and or physical health They will develop skills to identify triggers and barriers which can be impacted by include past trauma, lack of knowledge, depression and anxiety
Clients in my practice share they learn skills to focus on restoring their mental health and or physical health They will develop skills to identify triggers and barriers which can be impacted by include past trauma, lack of knowledge, depression and anxiety
Congratulations... you’ve taken the first step toward improving your health and wellness. It takes tremendous strength & courage to ask for assistance and I’m honored to be a part of the process. Dr. Annette Solomon is a Psychologist, licensed in Michigan and owner of Healing Space Therapeutic Services, LLC, a strength-based telehealth practice. Dr. Solomon provides culturally competent therapy with clients who have experienced challenges with a variety of mental health disorders and/ or concerns and would like to grow, get relief, or improve their general well-being.
Congratulations... you’ve taken the first step toward improving your health and wellness. It takes tremendous strength & courage to ask for assistance and I’m honored to be a part of the process. Dr. Annette Solomon is a Psychologist, licensed in Michigan and owner of Healing Space Therapeutic Services, LLC, a strength-based telehealth practice. Dr. Solomon provides culturally competent therapy with clients who have experienced challenges with a variety of mental health disorders and/ or concerns and would like to grow, get relief, or improve their general well-being.
Chrystal Westbrook
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA LPC, NCC, CCS
Verified Verified
Detroit, MI 48228 (Online Only)
Struggling with the demands of life can become heavy, and at times we can feel stagnant. Do you feel alone in a crowded room? Can't connect with anyone to share your most intimate thoughts? I'm here for you, I'm here to listen empathetically and support you in viewing life from a different perspective. Over the last 10 years, some of my areas of focus include: anxiety, depression, stress related issues, domestic violence and sexual trauma.
Struggling with the demands of life can become heavy, and at times we can feel stagnant. Do you feel alone in a crowded room? Can't connect with anyone to share your most intimate thoughts? I'm here for you, I'm here to listen empathetically and support you in viewing life from a different perspective. Over the last 10 years, some of my areas of focus include: anxiety, depression, stress related issues, domestic violence and sexual trauma.
I can help you navigate the challenges of life! You might be in pain or you might be in a good place and want to move to a better place. Whatever your desire, I can help you move where you want to go. I have endured challenges myself and have moved to a very peaceful place. This has taught me a huge number of ways that I can help you to move to where you want to go. I can help you with whatever you desire!
I can help you navigate the challenges of life! You might be in pain or you might be in a good place and want to move to a better place. Whatever your desire, I can help you move where you want to go. I have endured challenges myself and have moved to a very peaceful place. This has taught me a huge number of ways that I can help you to move to where you want to go. I can help you with whatever you desire!
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Detroit, MI 48201 (Online Only)
I am here to support you through whatever motivated you to take the important first step in reaching out for help. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and provide treatment in Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Michigan, and Nevada. I want to help guide you by empowering you to take risks and hope that with commitment to therapy you can achieve your goals. I work with compassion, non-judgement, and trust and will provide a safe environment for you to express your thoughts and feelings. I specialize in treating adults with anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, sports performance, and relationships issues.
I am here to support you through whatever motivated you to take the important first step in reaching out for help. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and provide treatment in Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Michigan, and Nevada. I want to help guide you by empowering you to take risks and hope that with commitment to therapy you can achieve your goals. I work with compassion, non-judgement, and trust and will provide a safe environment for you to express your thoughts and feelings. I specialize in treating adults with anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, sports performance, and relationships issues.
My goal as a mental health professional is to support you as you face challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief/loss and chronic disease. Through a client-centered partnership, my hope is to help you thrive in all aspects of your well-being.
My goal as a mental health professional is to support you as you face challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief/loss and chronic disease. Through a client-centered partnership, my hope is to help you thrive in all aspects of your well-being.
Right now, you might be contemplating if therapy is for you or thinking about making a change. Whether you are in crisis or attempting to reach your full potential, we will work together to identify what’s not working and ways to change it. You will be challenged with exploring your beliefs about yourself and the world around you in order to gain a better understanding and increased life satisfaction. My approach focuses on the person as a whole to examine the barriers to your success. I use a combination of treatment modalities to explore changing thoughts, reactions, and outcomes.
Right now, you might be contemplating if therapy is for you or thinking about making a change. Whether you are in crisis or attempting to reach your full potential, we will work together to identify what’s not working and ways to change it. You will be challenged with exploring your beliefs about yourself and the world around you in order to gain a better understanding and increased life satisfaction. My approach focuses on the person as a whole to examine the barriers to your success. I use a combination of treatment modalities to explore changing thoughts, reactions, and outcomes.
Are you wrestling with how your life is impacted by your own disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity? Are you a parent struggling how to navigate the world when you have a child who has a disability or is figuring out their own identity when it comes to potentially being a part of the LGBTQ+ community? These are questions and worries that are difficult to navigate on your own. It is helpful to have an unbiased person to turn to so you can process and understand how your intersectional identities can impact your life and the lives of your loved ones.
Are you wrestling with how your life is impacted by your own disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity? Are you a parent struggling how to navigate the world when you have a child who has a disability or is figuring out their own identity when it comes to potentially being a part of the LGBTQ+ community? These are questions and worries that are difficult to navigate on your own. It is helpful to have an unbiased person to turn to so you can process and understand how your intersectional identities can impact your life and the lives of your loved ones.
Peaks Therapy, L.L.C.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Detroit, MI 48267 (Online Only)
Hi I am Julie! I am a Licensed Clinical Therapist and the owner of Peaks Therapy, L.L.C. in Michigan. I truly believe that growth and healing come from embracing vulnerability. My goal is to create a safe and supportive space where you can explore your innermost thoughts and feelings. I have a diverse background in working with individuals of all ages and in various settings. My expertise in working with different diagnoses, populations, and environments, enhances my ability to offer you a valuable, person-centered experience. Areas of Specialty: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Interpersonal Functioning, Grief & Ambiguous Loss.
Hi I am Julie! I am a Licensed Clinical Therapist and the owner of Peaks Therapy, L.L.C. in Michigan. I truly believe that growth and healing come from embracing vulnerability. My goal is to create a safe and supportive space where you can explore your innermost thoughts and feelings. I have a diverse background in working with individuals of all ages and in various settings. My expertise in working with different diagnoses, populations, and environments, enhances my ability to offer you a valuable, person-centered experience. Areas of Specialty: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Interpersonal Functioning, Grief & Ambiguous Loss.
Justin Kennard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Detroit, MI 48202
I provide a welcoming, safe and non-judgmental space. I work with people who seek support for anxiety, depression, grief, loss, trauma, relationships, family issues, social challenges, identity, substance use, life balance, and life transitions/stressors. I support people with areas such as work, school, productivity, immigration, illness and self-care. I have experience working with, and welcome, people of different sexual orientations, gender identities, race, spirituality, and cultural backgrounds. I also have experience working with social workers and therapists.
I provide a welcoming, safe and non-judgmental space. I work with people who seek support for anxiety, depression, grief, loss, trauma, relationships, family issues, social challenges, identity, substance use, life balance, and life transitions/stressors. I support people with areas such as work, school, productivity, immigration, illness and self-care. I have experience working with, and welcome, people of different sexual orientations, gender identities, race, spirituality, and cultural backgrounds. I also have experience working with social workers and therapists.
Hadley Kleinschmidt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Detroit, MI 48207
Waitlist for new clients
Do you feel like you can’t escape harmful patterns, are spinning in anxiety, or unable to find real joy? Are you struggling to understand why you can’t create the change you want to see in your life? For many of us, the root of our most difficult feelings and harmful patterns are emotional wounds we still harbor deep inside. The process of uncovering and learning about our personal histories can help us move through the pains that are buried within us, and towards the life you want.
Do you feel like you can’t escape harmful patterns, are spinning in anxiety, or unable to find real joy? Are you struggling to understand why you can’t create the change you want to see in your life? For many of us, the root of our most difficult feelings and harmful patterns are emotional wounds we still harbor deep inside. The process of uncovering and learning about our personal histories can help us move through the pains that are buried within us, and towards the life you want.
Evolution Counseling and Consulting
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CRC, LBSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Detroit, MI 48202 (Online Only)
My ideal client is YOU. Yes, you're currently seeking support and are courageous enough to take the biggest step. My ideal client is someone seeking to evolve, grow and work on themselves. If you're feeling like you're not growing in some area of your life, then let's work on a growth plan. Counseling is an opportunity for you to have a supportive, confidential, and safe place to discuss your concerns, increase knowledge about yourself, perceived challenges and strengthen you.
My ideal client is YOU. Yes, you're currently seeking support and are courageous enough to take the biggest step. My ideal client is someone seeking to evolve, grow and work on themselves. If you're feeling like you're not growing in some area of your life, then let's work on a growth plan. Counseling is an opportunity for you to have a supportive, confidential, and safe place to discuss your concerns, increase knowledge about yourself, perceived challenges and strengthen you.
My passion is working with clients who identify with some (or all) of the following Intersections: LGBTQIA+, Ethically Non-monogamous, Chronically Ill, and Neurodivergent (especially late diagnosis ND). Most of my clinical experience has been with clients whose identities exist at these intersections, in addition to Complex Trauma. I want to help you build the life you have only imagined by aiding you in identifying and healing from your core wounds. This is done by collaborating in order to understand your unique System (both internal and external) - from that insight we work to build Self-Worth, Self-Esteem, and Self-Compassion.
My passion is working with clients who identify with some (or all) of the following Intersections: LGBTQIA+, Ethically Non-monogamous, Chronically Ill, and Neurodivergent (especially late diagnosis ND). Most of my clinical experience has been with clients whose identities exist at these intersections, in addition to Complex Trauma. I want to help you build the life you have only imagined by aiding you in identifying and healing from your core wounds. This is done by collaborating in order to understand your unique System (both internal and external) - from that insight we work to build Self-Worth, Self-Esteem, and Self-Compassion.
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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.