Chronic Illness Therapists in Oakdale, MN
Summer Counseling in Oakdale is accepting new clients year-round for immediate appointments 9am-9pm. Inclusiveness and acceptance are important to us, and we're proud to have a variety of therapeutic specialties. We understand that finding a good therapist can be challenging, and we're confident one of our therapists will be a perfect fit, including non-binary and LGBTQ therapists, neurodivergent therapists, sports performance experts, and chronic illness therapists. At Summer Counseling, you'll find large offices, comfortable waiting spaces, easy access to paperwork and scheduling, and a fresh cup of coffee or tea waiting for you!
Summer Counseling in Oakdale is accepting new clients year-round for immediate appointments 9am-9pm. Inclusiveness and acceptance are important to us, and we're proud to have a variety of therapeutic specialties. We understand that finding a good therapist can be challenging, and we're confident one of our therapists will be a perfect fit, including non-binary and LGBTQ therapists, neurodivergent therapists, sports performance experts, and chronic illness therapists. At Summer Counseling, you'll find large offices, comfortable waiting spaces, easy access to paperwork and scheduling, and a fresh cup of coffee or tea waiting for you!
Shari L Marik-Roach
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakdale, MN 55128
I have a strong passion in working with individuals coping with anxiety, depression, aging, grief, loss, chronic illness and trauma.
New diagnosis? Recent loss of a loved one? Life feeling overwhelming? I can help! I believe that healing is a journey that doesn't have to happen alone. As your therapist, I will work alongside you to help process, set goals, overcome obstacles and gain control back in your life. Also, I recognize how difficult it can be to take that first step which is why I am dedicated to ensuring my practice is offered with a very caring, non judgmental and client centered approach.
I have a strong passion in working with individuals coping with anxiety, depression, aging, grief, loss, chronic illness and trauma.
New diagnosis? Recent loss of a loved one? Life feeling overwhelming? I can help! I believe that healing is a journey that doesn't have to happen alone. As your therapist, I will work alongside you to help process, set goals, overcome obstacles and gain control back in your life. Also, I recognize how difficult it can be to take that first step which is why I am dedicated to ensuring my practice is offered with a very caring, non judgmental and client centered approach.
Stephanie Kalliman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakdale, MN 55128
I specialize in helping people navigate complex relationships, grief and loss, trauma, eating disorders, and chronic illness.
I am a human first and a therapist second, which means I will meet you where you are at and I will not judge you for the things you might be judging yourself for. I'm not afraid to use humor and have a passion for helping build stronger connections in your relationships, including the relationship you have with yourself. I offer an encouraging, warm, and collaborative approach to healing and welcome couples, families, adolescents, and adults.
I specialize in helping people navigate complex relationships, grief and loss, trauma, eating disorders, and chronic illness.
I am a human first and a therapist second, which means I will meet you where you are at and I will not judge you for the things you might be judging yourself for. I'm not afraid to use humor and have a passion for helping build stronger connections in your relationships, including the relationship you have with yourself. I offer an encouraging, warm, and collaborative approach to healing and welcome couples, families, adolescents, and adults.
Are you feeling anxious or need help getting through a difficult time in your life? Are you hoping to improve your overall mood and outlook on life? Have you been dealing with grief or loss? I hope to help you in any of these areas. I will walk side by side with you through your struggles and offer empathy and compassion. I have my own experience with a chronic illness and would like to support you through your journey of dealing with the challenges of a chronic illness. My work mainly focuses on working with adults and couples. I thoroughly enjoy getting to know my clients and hope to work with you in the future.
Are you feeling anxious or need help getting through a difficult time in your life? Are you hoping to improve your overall mood and outlook on life? Have you been dealing with grief or loss? I hope to help you in any of these areas. I will walk side by side with you through your struggles and offer empathy and compassion. I have my own experience with a chronic illness and would like to support you through your journey of dealing with the challenges of a chronic illness. My work mainly focuses on working with adults and couples. I thoroughly enjoy getting to know my clients and hope to work with you in the future.
Entering into (or even the thought of entering into) a therapeutic process takes a lot of ambition and courage. The therapy process is not an easy one, but it can be a highly successful and rewarding one when it lessens your suffering, reduces troubling symptoms, and increases your ability to cope with the stressors of life. These are all outcomes that are best achieved within a nurturing and supportive relationship with a helping professional. It would be my honor to support you in your quest towards health.
Entering into (or even the thought of entering into) a therapeutic process takes a lot of ambition and courage. The therapy process is not an easy one, but it can be a highly successful and rewarding one when it lessens your suffering, reduces troubling symptoms, and increases your ability to cope with the stressors of life. These are all outcomes that are best achieved within a nurturing and supportive relationship with a helping professional. It would be my honor to support you in your quest towards health.
Accepting residents of MN. Do you often feel misunderstood, scared, stuck, unheard, or like you don't matter? Sometimes life experiences have us feeling like we are constantly struggling or fighting to survive. Maybe you feel like it's difficult to connect with others or even find it difficult to love yourself. This can leave you feeling lonely and unsure of the future, possibly even unsure if you can trust anyone to understand your struggles. I have interest in helping those who struggle with chronic pain, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, grief, and psychological trauma.
Accepting residents of MN. Do you often feel misunderstood, scared, stuck, unheard, or like you don't matter? Sometimes life experiences have us feeling like we are constantly struggling or fighting to survive. Maybe you feel like it's difficult to connect with others or even find it difficult to love yourself. This can leave you feeling lonely and unsure of the future, possibly even unsure if you can trust anyone to understand your struggles. I have interest in helping those who struggle with chronic pain, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, grief, and psychological trauma.
As a Mental Health Practitioner with a Masters of Arts in Mental Health Counseling, I enjoy working with teenagers, adults and seniors. We work together to progress through trauma, grief, depression, OCD, and anxiety. It is important to me to build a relationship with trust in order to provide a safe place for having those challenging conversations around life experiences. I approach my sessions with a gentle, compassionate and caring method of communication with the attempt to make therapy approachable and secure enough to work through treatment goals.
As a Mental Health Practitioner with a Masters of Arts in Mental Health Counseling, I enjoy working with teenagers, adults and seniors. We work together to progress through trauma, grief, depression, OCD, and anxiety. It is important to me to build a relationship with trust in order to provide a safe place for having those challenging conversations around life experiences. I approach my sessions with a gentle, compassionate and caring method of communication with the attempt to make therapy approachable and secure enough to work through treatment goals.
Navigating the modern world's stresses can be overwhelming. It's common to seek escape from difficult emotions and thoughts and to disconnect from oneself. My aim is to help clients feel their emotions, allow them to pass, and liberate their minds from destructive thinking patterns. In my sessions with clients, I pull from a variety of therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and other trauma-informed modalities.
Navigating the modern world's stresses can be overwhelming. It's common to seek escape from difficult emotions and thoughts and to disconnect from oneself. My aim is to help clients feel their emotions, allow them to pass, and liberate their minds from destructive thinking patterns. In my sessions with clients, I pull from a variety of therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and other trauma-informed modalities.
As a queer person who lives beyond binaries, I look for creative approaches to my clients' concerns. I work with adults, teens, and children from a strengths-based and systems-focused lens. I offer both individual and family/relationship counseling. I specialize in interpersonal communication, emotional processing, neurodivergence (autism, ADHD, BPD, etc.), trauma/oppression, and identity (gender, sexuality, race, etc.).
As a queer person who lives beyond binaries, I look for creative approaches to my clients' concerns. I work with adults, teens, and children from a strengths-based and systems-focused lens. I offer both individual and family/relationship counseling. I specialize in interpersonal communication, emotional processing, neurodivergence (autism, ADHD, BPD, etc.), trauma/oppression, and identity (gender, sexuality, race, etc.).
I provide support and guidance for individual adults struggling with a variety of stressors and experiences, including anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, grief and loss, OCD, uncomfortable or unfamiliar emotions, and relationship difficulties. I am also an LGBTQIA+ identifying and affirming therapist, and love working with members of our community. Whether you're brand new to therapy or have done this before, I'm ready to meet you where you're at and be your teammate.
I provide support and guidance for individual adults struggling with a variety of stressors and experiences, including anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, grief and loss, OCD, uncomfortable or unfamiliar emotions, and relationship difficulties. I am also an LGBTQIA+ identifying and affirming therapist, and love working with members of our community. Whether you're brand new to therapy or have done this before, I'm ready to meet you where you're at and be your teammate.
Shelly Holt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Oakdale, MN 55128 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with day-to-day life due to the thoughts in your head and/or choices you've made? Do you currently have a diagnosis that is confusing? Would you like to understand yourself better? Are you willing to make small incremental changes to change or even enrich your experience? I am here to help you discover what patterns or how your responses to your life's experiences may be holding you back from living as you desire.
Are you struggling with day-to-day life due to the thoughts in your head and/or choices you've made? Do you currently have a diagnosis that is confusing? Would you like to understand yourself better? Are you willing to make small incremental changes to change or even enrich your experience? I am here to help you discover what patterns or how your responses to your life's experiences may be holding you back from living as you desire.
Walking through life in an increasingly challenging world can leave us feeling out of touch with ourselves, bending to who we think we “should” be, and unsure of who we want to be. I work with clients to help them embrace their natural curiosity, explore the patterns/behaviors that feel incongruous with their values, challenge the negative self-talk that holds them back, and help them to engage more fully in the joy that life can hold. I aim to help my clients develop a deeper and more compassionate relationship with themselves, to have a more fulfilling relationships and live in authentic alignment with their core personal values.
Walking through life in an increasingly challenging world can leave us feeling out of touch with ourselves, bending to who we think we “should” be, and unsure of who we want to be. I work with clients to help them embrace their natural curiosity, explore the patterns/behaviors that feel incongruous with their values, challenge the negative self-talk that holds them back, and help them to engage more fully in the joy that life can hold. I aim to help my clients develop a deeper and more compassionate relationship with themselves, to have a more fulfilling relationships and live in authentic alignment with their core personal values.
All are welcome at Canvas Health! Our compassionate clinicians help children, adolescents, adults, and families who struggle with mental illness and substance use disorders through exceptional clinical care. We work with clients from every walk of life who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, addiction, substance use disorders, panic attacks, mood disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, schizophrenia, and more. We specialize in complex issues that can be addressed through our more than 35 programs.
All are welcome at Canvas Health! Our compassionate clinicians help children, adolescents, adults, and families who struggle with mental illness and substance use disorders through exceptional clinical care. We work with clients from every walk of life who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, addiction, substance use disorders, panic attacks, mood disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, schizophrenia, and more. We specialize in complex issues that can be addressed through our more than 35 programs.
Brittany Henderson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC, RPT™
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakdale, MN 55128
Whether you are embarking on the journey of therapy for the first time, returning, or exploring different therapeutic services, my mission is to provide a space where you feel truly heard. I believe growth can happen through a strong therapeutic relationship. I am committed to cultivating an atmosphere that is not only trusting, safe, and nurturing but also encourages collaboration. Recognizing that you are the expert in your own life, I employ a variety of techniques from play therapy, sand tray, and somatic techniques.
Whether you are embarking on the journey of therapy for the first time, returning, or exploring different therapeutic services, my mission is to provide a space where you feel truly heard. I believe growth can happen through a strong therapeutic relationship. I am committed to cultivating an atmosphere that is not only trusting, safe, and nurturing but also encourages collaboration. Recognizing that you are the expert in your own life, I employ a variety of techniques from play therapy, sand tray, and somatic techniques.
Michaela Fandel
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Oakdale, MN 55128
Not accepting new clients
I believe that all people have within them the capacity for healing and that courage and strength are discovered when people are allowed the space to express and release their emotional baggage. I believe that it is vital that I provide that space for each and every client. I hold a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and years of experience assisting children, adolescents and families improve their individual and family functioning.
I believe that all people have within them the capacity for healing and that courage and strength are discovered when people are allowed the space to express and release their emotional baggage. I believe that it is vital that I provide that space for each and every client. I hold a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and years of experience assisting children, adolescents and families improve their individual and family functioning.
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I work with adults, teens (14 and older), couples, and families. I have special interest in working with those who struggle with anxiety, depression, chronic illness, PTSD, ADHD, and life transitions. I work with couples who are experiencing difficulties within their relationships and struggle with effective communication. I have a special interest in chronic illness since I have a chronic illness myself! I am also sex/kink positive!
I work with adults, teens (14 and older), couples, and families. I have special interest in working with those who struggle with anxiety, depression, chronic illness, PTSD, ADHD, and life transitions. I work with couples who are experiencing difficulties within their relationships and struggle with effective communication. I have a special interest in chronic illness since I have a chronic illness myself! I am also sex/kink positive!
I work with clients 8+ and specialize in anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, trauma/PTSD, racial identity, multicultural therapy, stress, anger management, and chronic illness.
As a clinician, I believe in creating a safe and non-judgmental space for clients where they can freely express their thoughts and feelings. I use research-based treatments to help you meet your therapy goals.
I work with clients 8+ and specialize in anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, trauma/PTSD, racial identity, multicultural therapy, stress, anger management, and chronic illness.
As a clinician, I believe in creating a safe and non-judgmental space for clients where they can freely express their thoughts and feelings. I use research-based treatments to help you meet your therapy goals.
Twin Cities Mental Health&Couples Faten Khoury
Marriage & Family Therapist, Post, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
For support in managing difficulties in your personal & professional lives caused by unresolved traumas or conflict, therapy can help. I work with individuals, couples, & families to help collaboratively tackle the challenges they are facing, through creating a new insight & forming an action, solution plan. Additionally, I practice EMDR therapy, AEDP, Brainspotting and Neurofeedback and find it powerful in healing a range of psychological concerns including depression, anxiety, shame and trauma and areas where clients experience "being stuck". My practice is based on years of well-established evidence-based effective treatments.
For support in managing difficulties in your personal & professional lives caused by unresolved traumas or conflict, therapy can help. I work with individuals, couples, & families to help collaboratively tackle the challenges they are facing, through creating a new insight & forming an action, solution plan. Additionally, I practice EMDR therapy, AEDP, Brainspotting and Neurofeedback and find it powerful in healing a range of psychological concerns including depression, anxiety, shame and trauma and areas where clients experience "being stuck". My practice is based on years of well-established evidence-based effective treatments.
I am passionate about working with families, couples, and individuals who are managing both physical and mental health conditions or couples/families going through various life transitions, and relational stress. We don't exist in isolation, especially when on the long journey of chronic health care. I work within an integrated and collaborative care model, viewing the problem from a holistic standpoint and alongside other members of the care team in order to best serve all areas of the client's life. What does this chapter of life look like? What is possible?
I am passionate about working with families, couples, and individuals who are managing both physical and mental health conditions or couples/families going through various life transitions, and relational stress. We don't exist in isolation, especially when on the long journey of chronic health care. I work within an integrated and collaborative care model, viewing the problem from a holistic standpoint and alongside other members of the care team in order to best serve all areas of the client's life. What does this chapter of life look like? What is possible?
I'm a bilingual, multicultural, black queer therapist who is committed to helping heal your parts that feel rejected internally or by others. My style is relational and rooted in decolonizing healing and inviting in joy. I believe our diverse identities and the intersections we find ourselves living in are not only valid but worthy, even while systems of oppression would have us believe otherwise. If you are seeking safety, awareness, autonomy and grounding I work with folks exploring identity, spirituality, people living with HIV and chronic conditions, LGBTQ folks, children, adolescents, and families.
I'm a bilingual, multicultural, black queer therapist who is committed to helping heal your parts that feel rejected internally or by others. My style is relational and rooted in decolonizing healing and inviting in joy. I believe our diverse identities and the intersections we find ourselves living in are not only valid but worthy, even while systems of oppression would have us believe otherwise. If you are seeking safety, awareness, autonomy and grounding I work with folks exploring identity, spirituality, people living with HIV and chronic conditions, LGBTQ folks, children, adolescents, and families.
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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.