Chronic Illness Therapists in Richfield, MN
Auralie Haven
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richfield, MN 55423
Auralie particularly likes to work with disabled people, LGBTQIA2+ people, people who are chronically ill, and people who are in life transitions and need a place to make some sense of things.
Auralie particularly likes to work with disabled people, LGBTQIA2+ people, people who are chronically ill, and people who are in life transitions and need a place to make some sense of things.
Gayle Sherman Crandell
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richfield, MN 55423 (Online Only)
I've had the honor of journeying with hundreds of people over the last 35 years who are facing difficult life transitions. I value people's strengths, experience, knowledge and dreams in THEIR counseling, and I believe deeply that we all can change in profound ways.
I've had the honor of journeying with hundreds of people over the last 35 years who are facing difficult life transitions. I value people's strengths, experience, knowledge and dreams in THEIR counseling, and I believe deeply that we all can change in profound ways.
Jessica Lee Barker
Pre-Licensed Professional, MPS
Verified Verified
Richfield, MN 55423 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I truly enjoy working with people who come to therapy to explore and heal their relationships with their bodies and mind, and I collaboratively work with my clients to help them decide on goals and focus. I strive to be a guide in helping each person use their own knowledge, wisdom, and connection to find hope, meaning, healing and behavioral change. While the length of time people are in therapy varies greatly, I generally see people for shorter-term courses of therapy, in blocks of 12-16 sessions followed by a break to maximize behavioral change and encourage self-direction in the process, though many people decide to continue on.
I truly enjoy working with people who come to therapy to explore and heal their relationships with their bodies and mind, and I collaboratively work with my clients to help them decide on goals and focus. I strive to be a guide in helping each person use their own knowledge, wisdom, and connection to find hope, meaning, healing and behavioral change. While the length of time people are in therapy varies greatly, I generally see people for shorter-term courses of therapy, in blocks of 12-16 sessions followed by a break to maximize behavioral change and encourage self-direction in the process, though many people decide to continue on.
Simmie J Parlow
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richfield, MN 55423 (Online Only)
Welcome to my practice! I have been helping a diversity of clients grow and thrive for 20+ years. Whether you are struggling with depression, trauma, relationship issues, chemical use, climate anxiety or political/social issues I will support you and help you understand how to navigate through your pain. I especially enjoy working with LGBTQ clients, people of color, people on low incomes, artists and writers, college students and elders. I try to minimize the cost of therapy by working with most insurance companies and offering a sliding scale to those without insurance.
Welcome to my practice! I have been helping a diversity of clients grow and thrive for 20+ years. Whether you are struggling with depression, trauma, relationship issues, chemical use, climate anxiety or political/social issues I will support you and help you understand how to navigate through your pain. I especially enjoy working with LGBTQ clients, people of color, people on low incomes, artists and writers, college students and elders. I try to minimize the cost of therapy by working with most insurance companies and offering a sliding scale to those without insurance.
I believe that every person has an emotional, mental, physical and spiritual life that needs to be supported and nurtured. In a setting that is caring, supportive and ethical, I work to empower individuals, couples and families to manage their own well-being.
I believe that every person has an emotional, mental, physical and spiritual life that needs to be supported and nurtured. In a setting that is caring, supportive and ethical, I work to empower individuals, couples and families to manage their own well-being.
Emily C. Erickson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richfield, MN 55423
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome. I’m glad you’re here; seeking therapy takes courage. Do you feel disconnected from yourself or others and find yourself hiding the innermost parts of yourself? On the outside, you may appear you’ve got everything together, but on the inside you feel inadequate, not worthy, or unlovable. Have you found yourself tearing up at “inner child” TikToks? Are you feeling ready to dig into the “tough stuff” from your past? I can help.
Welcome. I’m glad you’re here; seeking therapy takes courage. Do you feel disconnected from yourself or others and find yourself hiding the innermost parts of yourself? On the outside, you may appear you’ve got everything together, but on the inside you feel inadequate, not worthy, or unlovable. Have you found yourself tearing up at “inner child” TikToks? Are you feeling ready to dig into the “tough stuff” from your past? I can help.
It's nice to finally meet you! If you're here, you're probably looking to make a change. I can help you remove the barriers in your life by building a strong sense of self, finding direction, and connecting with what's most important to you. With curiosity and humor, I create a safe space for you to explore these issues and find solutions. I am not a behaviorist. I will support you in making the changes you want to make, but I do not use worksheets or assign homework.
It's nice to finally meet you! If you're here, you're probably looking to make a change. I can help you remove the barriers in your life by building a strong sense of self, finding direction, and connecting with what's most important to you. With curiosity and humor, I create a safe space for you to explore these issues and find solutions. I am not a behaviorist. I will support you in making the changes you want to make, but I do not use worksheets or assign homework.
Rachel Peterson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LAMFT
Verified Verified
Richfield, MN 55423
Using conversation, empathy, and creative outlets to get through struggles. I work with clients improve relationships, manage life changes and increase coping skills. Therapy should bring relief, clarity, insight, and support. I work with indivIduals experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, ADHD, eating disorders and diabetes.
Using conversation, empathy, and creative outlets to get through struggles. I work with clients improve relationships, manage life changes and increase coping skills. Therapy should bring relief, clarity, insight, and support. I work with indivIduals experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, ADHD, eating disorders and diabetes.
My specialty is working with adults with histories of trauma, anxiety, or who are in the middle of a difficult life transition. My clients have experienced moments where something was “too much, too fast” and since then struggled with the effects of that experience.
My specialty is working with adults with histories of trauma, anxiety, or who are in the middle of a difficult life transition. My clients have experienced moments where something was “too much, too fast” and since then struggled with the effects of that experience.
Canvas Health, Bloomington
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Richfield, MN 55423
All Are Welcome at our Bloomington mental health clinic. We believe that getting help is taking a bold step towards getting what you need, and getting "unstuck" from the things that are holding you back. Our Bloomington clinicians use a variety of therapeutic approaches, adapting and customizing all of the possible tools for each unique client to build upon your innate strengths.
All Are Welcome at our Bloomington mental health clinic. We believe that getting help is taking a bold step towards getting what you need, and getting "unstuck" from the things that are holding you back. Our Bloomington clinicians use a variety of therapeutic approaches, adapting and customizing all of the possible tools for each unique client to build upon your innate strengths.
Cherie Hanson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS Ed, LSC, LPCC
Verified Verified
Richfield, MN 55423 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
We each have unique experiences, personal strengths and challenges that shape how we move throughout the world. Whether recognized or not by others, those of us who live them know the truth; our experiences as racial, sexual, gender or ethnic minorities impact many aspects of our existence. Similarly, individuals who live with seen and unseen disabilities, as well as personal trauma, utilize quiet resilience to cope with challenges that remain invisible to others. Sometimes practical problem -solving contributes to change. Other times, the realities of life cannot be altered, they must be walked through courageously and presently.
We each have unique experiences, personal strengths and challenges that shape how we move throughout the world. Whether recognized or not by others, those of us who live them know the truth; our experiences as racial, sexual, gender or ethnic minorities impact many aspects of our existence. Similarly, individuals who live with seen and unseen disabilities, as well as personal trauma, utilize quiet resilience to cope with challenges that remain invisible to others. Sometimes practical problem -solving contributes to change. Other times, the realities of life cannot be altered, they must be walked through courageously and presently.
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My areas of expertise include the treatment of: trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, addiction, chronic pain/ chronic illness.
I am a licensed independent clinical social worker with 20 years of experience working with adults throughout the lifespan. More people than ever are experiencing issues related to burnout, isolation, loneliness, illness and trauma. Sometimes it is too difficult to address these issues alone. My work is client centered and relational. I work to partner with you to help you build resilience and increase your own sense of wellness. Additionally, I view my work through the lens of social justice, cultural humility, and the mind/body connection.
My areas of expertise include the treatment of: trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, addiction, chronic pain/ chronic illness.
I am a licensed independent clinical social worker with 20 years of experience working with adults throughout the lifespan. More people than ever are experiencing issues related to burnout, isolation, loneliness, illness and trauma. Sometimes it is too difficult to address these issues alone. My work is client centered and relational. I work to partner with you to help you build resilience and increase your own sense of wellness. Additionally, I view my work through the lens of social justice, cultural humility, and the mind/body connection.
I'm a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in evidence-based psychotherapy for adolescents, adults, couples and families. I have an expertise in evaluating and treating anxiety, depression, trauma, current life stressors and transitions, grief, loss, and relationship difficulties. I also have specialized training and experience in working with mental health issues across the female lifecycle, chronic illness, and pain. Before moving to Minnesota, I served as faculty at Weill Cornell Medical Center and Columbia University Medical Center in New York and Case Western School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio.
I'm a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in evidence-based psychotherapy for adolescents, adults, couples and families. I have an expertise in evaluating and treating anxiety, depression, trauma, current life stressors and transitions, grief, loss, and relationship difficulties. I also have specialized training and experience in working with mental health issues across the female lifecycle, chronic illness, and pain. Before moving to Minnesota, I served as faculty at Weill Cornell Medical Center and Columbia University Medical Center in New York and Case Western School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio.
Xavier Schmitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55417
Issues addressed may include: depression, anxiety, fear of exercising outdoors, trauma recovery, climate distress, gender identity, relationship concerns, sexuality, identity development, chronic illness, and life transitions.
Whether you’re a nature lover or nature avoider, love to move your body or can’t stand to break a sweat, this therapy is for you. With today’s stressors, we all need nature more than ever. Take your therapy outdoors and gain the benefits of moving your eyes off the screen, engaging your senses, and really feeling your body in nature...all while addressing your personal goals.
Issues addressed may include: depression, anxiety, fear of exercising outdoors, trauma recovery, climate distress, gender identity, relationship concerns, sexuality, identity development, chronic illness, and life transitions.
Whether you’re a nature lover or nature avoider, love to move your body or can’t stand to break a sweat, this therapy is for you. With today’s stressors, we all need nature more than ever. Take your therapy outdoors and gain the benefits of moving your eyes off the screen, engaging your senses, and really feeling your body in nature...all while addressing your personal goals.
I derive joy and meaning from helping people access their brilliant capacities for healing. My specialties are couples therapy, anxiety/OCD, chronic illness, recovery from relationship abuse, and adjustment through other changes. Each of these concerns involve journeys of re-becoming, and I help clients along these journeys with compassion, honesty, and intelligence. Even in the midst of distress and doubt, the possibilities for the journey hold so much hope.
I derive joy and meaning from helping people access their brilliant capacities for healing. My specialties are couples therapy, anxiety/OCD, chronic illness, recovery from relationship abuse, and adjustment through other changes. Each of these concerns involve journeys of re-becoming, and I help clients along these journeys with compassion, honesty, and intelligence. Even in the midst of distress and doubt, the possibilities for the journey hold so much hope.
Our specialties include addiction and compulsive behaviors (substance use and food), aging challenges, EMDR, grief and loss, relationship issues, trauma, chronic illness, mood/anxiety disorders, and perinatal mental health.
At Be. Counseling Partners we will support you throughout your therapy process. We will help you to identify your needs for support and your goals for change. Sometimes the desired change is internal; we want to think or feel differently about things, including ourselves. Sometimes the change we seek is about behavior; we want to react in different ways in relationships and situations in our lives. Sometimes the change is about acceptance; we seek acceptance of who we are or things we cannot control. It would be our privilege to accompany you in your change process.
Our specialties include addiction and compulsive behaviors (substance use and food), aging challenges, EMDR, grief and loss, relationship issues, trauma, chronic illness, mood/anxiety disorders, and perinatal mental health.
At Be. Counseling Partners we will support you throughout your therapy process. We will help you to identify your needs for support and your goals for change. Sometimes the desired change is internal; we want to think or feel differently about things, including ourselves. Sometimes the change we seek is about behavior; we want to react in different ways in relationships and situations in our lives. Sometimes the change is about acceptance; we seek acceptance of who we are or things we cannot control. It would be our privilege to accompany you in your change process.
I believe that the path to healing requires a safe, and trusting relationship between client and therapist. As a psychologist, my main goal is create a warm and welcoming space for clients to feel understood, heard, respected, and safe. I work collaboratively with my clients to help them better understand themselves and the challenges they have faced, improve interpersonal relationships, and promote healing. My approach to therapy is integrative, and client-centered; meeting my clients where they are. We work together to reach their goals and find lasting change, fulfillment, and healing.
I believe that the path to healing requires a safe, and trusting relationship between client and therapist. As a psychologist, my main goal is create a warm and welcoming space for clients to feel understood, heard, respected, and safe. I work collaboratively with my clients to help them better understand themselves and the challenges they have faced, improve interpersonal relationships, and promote healing. My approach to therapy is integrative, and client-centered; meeting my clients where they are. We work together to reach their goals and find lasting change, fulfillment, and healing.
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.
Are you noticing patterns in the way you react, behave, and feel in response to people in your life? Are you tired of feeling stuck in an emotional loop that sometimes feels out of your control? Do you experience anxiety, depression, or difficulty connecting with others?
Are you noticing patterns in the way you react, behave, and feel in response to people in your life? Are you tired of feeling stuck in an emotional loop that sometimes feels out of your control? Do you experience anxiety, depression, or difficulty connecting with others?
Geoffrey Joseph Zehnacker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Bloomington, MN 55425
I like to think that I specialize in people, not issues. I feel that rapport and trust are the foundation of any relationship which is why I do not narrow my practice down to specific populations or issues. I like to consider myself an open book, and as long as it doesn’t become about me, I am happy to share my successes and failures with anyone who can learn from them. I have a wide range of humor, and connect with sarcasm, banter, and always a good joke. I am here for you (whoever you are). I adjust my approach to what works best for you – I do not expect you to have to conform to my therapeutic approaches.
I like to think that I specialize in people, not issues. I feel that rapport and trust are the foundation of any relationship which is why I do not narrow my practice down to specific populations or issues. I like to consider myself an open book, and as long as it doesn’t become about me, I am happy to share my successes and failures with anyone who can learn from them. I have a wide range of humor, and connect with sarcasm, banter, and always a good joke. I am here for you (whoever you are). I adjust my approach to what works best for you – I do not expect you to have to conform to my therapeutic approaches.
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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.