Chronic Illness Therapists in Portland, OR
I take special interest in working with children who have a loved one with a disability and/or chronic illness who may be experiencing anxiety, grief, attachment difficulties, and traumatic stress. I am passionate about creating age-appropriate narratives for children to better understand their experiences, current circumstances, and what is to come while also nurturing their attachment to their caregivers. I enjoy working closely with the parents of her clients to provide them with an understanding of how their life experiences show up in their parenting as well as the skills to support their children's needs.
I take special interest in working with children who have a loved one with a disability and/or chronic illness who may be experiencing anxiety, grief, attachment difficulties, and traumatic stress. I am passionate about creating age-appropriate narratives for children to better understand their experiences, current circumstances, and what is to come while also nurturing their attachment to their caregivers. I enjoy working closely with the parents of her clients to provide them with an understanding of how their life experiences show up in their parenting as well as the skills to support their children's needs.
Amber Caldera
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97217 (Online Only)
Hi! My case load is full but check out my website to match with one of my associates who would love to work with you! I am an LCSW in Oregon and Washington. I work with teens and adults particularly around trauma and more severe symptoms of anxiety and depression. I also work with those with chronic illness, body image issues, gender questions, and neurodivergence. I have a particular affinity for people who have endured trauma and who feel like they are outsiders. I pride myself in being culturally sensitive and welcoming to all, and someone who works as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. I'm an approved clinical supervisor in Oregon.
Hi! My case load is full but check out my website to match with one of my associates who would love to work with you! I am an LCSW in Oregon and Washington. I work with teens and adults particularly around trauma and more severe symptoms of anxiety and depression. I also work with those with chronic illness, body image issues, gender questions, and neurodivergence. I have a particular affinity for people who have endured trauma and who feel like they are outsiders. I pride myself in being culturally sensitive and welcoming to all, and someone who works as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. I'm an approved clinical supervisor in Oregon.
I also support individuals navigating life transitions, adjusting to chronic illness, processing trauma, and grieving significant losses.
Anxiety can make life feel narrowed and limited. It can seem like anxiety is running the show. I help my clients build skills to increase their sense of agency and flexibility so they have more choice in their life. I also work with my clients on clarifying what matters most to them and support them in making choices that align with those values
I also support individuals navigating life transitions, adjusting to chronic illness, processing trauma, and grieving significant losses.
Anxiety can make life feel narrowed and limited. It can seem like anxiety is running the show. I help my clients build skills to increase their sense of agency and flexibility so they have more choice in their life. I also work with my clients on clarifying what matters most to them and support them in making choices that align with those values
Sahar L. Jones
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97215 (Online Only)
I specialize in providing structured, solution-focused, empathetic therapy for people experiencing anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, chronic illness and disability, and relationship stressors.
Feeling isolated, unsure of your purpose, stressed in your relationships, or ashamed or confused about your thoughts, actions or feelings? You are not alone. Mental health, relationship issues, socioeconomic stress, and life during COVID can all make it challenging to feel truly connected. But experiencing connection – whether with yourself, loved ones, community, or the natural world – is the cornerstone to wellness, and it's worth the vulnerability it takes to get there. Together we'll explore how to support you in building connections and coping skills that nourish you and your relationships for the long term.
I specialize in providing structured, solution-focused, empathetic therapy for people experiencing anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, chronic illness and disability, and relationship stressors.
Feeling isolated, unsure of your purpose, stressed in your relationships, or ashamed or confused about your thoughts, actions or feelings? You are not alone. Mental health, relationship issues, socioeconomic stress, and life during COVID can all make it challenging to feel truly connected. But experiencing connection – whether with yourself, loved ones, community, or the natural world – is the cornerstone to wellness, and it's worth the vulnerability it takes to get there. Together we'll explore how to support you in building connections and coping skills that nourish you and your relationships for the long term.
Cari Strickland
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, CSWA
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97214 (Online Only)
We are all wired to seek connection, understanding, and belonging. We may feel like we are not good enough though. This feeling can become a part of us. It can impact how we see ourselves and the world. Sexism, homophobia, ableism, racism, and capitalism from dominant cultures harms our humanity, strengths, and uniqueness. In therapy, we can work together to dismantle these harmful messages. Here, LGBTQ+ folks, people with chronic illness and pain or disabilities, age 18 to 118 will find safety, community, and a non-judgmental space to explore who you are, and find purpose and joy.
We are all wired to seek connection, understanding, and belonging. We may feel like we are not good enough though. This feeling can become a part of us. It can impact how we see ourselves and the world. Sexism, homophobia, ableism, racism, and capitalism from dominant cultures harms our humanity, strengths, and uniqueness. In therapy, we can work together to dismantle these harmful messages. Here, LGBTQ+ folks, people with chronic illness and pain or disabilities, age 18 to 118 will find safety, community, and a non-judgmental space to explore who you are, and find purpose and joy.
They’ve also struggled with their own mental & cognitive health because of head injuries and chronic illness.
Have you had a head injury (or many) and haven’t felt the same since - mentally, emotionally, hormonally? It could be due to post-concussion syndrome. Do you experience chronic mental or cognitive health issues that aren’t helped with talk therapy, medications, or any other treatment you’ve tried? LENS, low energy neurofeedback system, might help! It helps to rewire the brain - stimulates new connections in the brain via neuroplasticity, which allow for long-lasting changes. LENS is great for most chronic mental and brain health conditions for kids and adults. Dr. Madrigal is licensed in OR & WA; in-person appts only in Portland.
They’ve also struggled with their own mental & cognitive health because of head injuries and chronic illness.
Have you had a head injury (or many) and haven’t felt the same since - mentally, emotionally, hormonally? It could be due to post-concussion syndrome. Do you experience chronic mental or cognitive health issues that aren’t helped with talk therapy, medications, or any other treatment you’ve tried? LENS, low energy neurofeedback system, might help! It helps to rewire the brain - stimulates new connections in the brain via neuroplasticity, which allow for long-lasting changes. LENS is great for most chronic mental and brain health conditions for kids and adults. Dr. Madrigal is licensed in OR & WA; in-person appts only in Portland.
Abbie Horn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97223 (Online Only)
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, or living with chronic illness and/or autoimmune disorders. I accept many commercial insurances in Oregon and Colorado.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, or living with chronic illness and/or autoimmune disorders. I accept many commercial insurances in Oregon and Colorado.
Tamar Kaplan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97221 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with adults going through life stage transitions, specifically older adults ages 65+ as well as Millennial/Gen Z young professionals. I help people with anxiety, stress, depression, career changes, chronic illness, low self-esteem, and loneliness. I work with people who have been in therapy before as well as people who are trying therapy for the first time- both are wonderful and both are welcome!
I specialize in working with adults going through life stage transitions, specifically older adults ages 65+ as well as Millennial/Gen Z young professionals. I help people with anxiety, stress, depression, career changes, chronic illness, low self-esteem, and loneliness. I work with people who have been in therapy before as well as people who are trying therapy for the first time- both are wonderful and both are welcome!
Wendy Micheau
Professional Counselor Associate, MS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97229 (Online Only)
Welcome! Most clients who seek me out are overwhelmed. They may be dealing with life transitions like separation, divorce, single parenting, empty nesting, or career changes. They may feel alone and need help moving forward. Sometimes they are doing their best to juggle life's stresses while managing chronic illness or disability - whether that's their own autoimmune condition, their child's autism or ADHD, a partner's sudden stroke, or an aging parent's Alzheimer's. Above all, they want a personal connection with someone who believes in them and validates their feelings, experiences, and concerns.
Welcome! Most clients who seek me out are overwhelmed. They may be dealing with life transitions like separation, divorce, single parenting, empty nesting, or career changes. They may feel alone and need help moving forward. Sometimes they are doing their best to juggle life's stresses while managing chronic illness or disability - whether that's their own autoimmune condition, their child's autism or ADHD, a partner's sudden stroke, or an aging parent's Alzheimer's. Above all, they want a personal connection with someone who believes in them and validates their feelings, experiences, and concerns.
Kel Lash
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CLC, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97239 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Areas I'm passionate about: manifesting miracles, self-love, self-forgiveness, self-identity, answering your "call", finding your life's purpose and desires, relationship issues, anxiety, chronic illness, spiritual coaching, ACIM, and LGBTQ/transgender affirming therapy and coaching.
I'm Kel! I offer virtual (phone) therapy, spiritual coaching and self-hypnosis for clients located anywhere. I've dedicated my life helping incredible people enrich their lives and relationships. I help clients love and forgive themselves using the miraculous power to heal from within. I use intuition, somatic therapy, mindfulness, radical acceptance and humor. I specialize in spiritual issues and coaching, self-love, self-forgiveness, self-acceptance & inner child healing. Clients report how easy it is to love themselves after working with me. Clients describe me as gentle, calm, compassionate, out of the box and inspiring.
Areas I'm passionate about: manifesting miracles, self-love, self-forgiveness, self-identity, answering your "call", finding your life's purpose and desires, relationship issues, anxiety, chronic illness, spiritual coaching, ACIM, and LGBTQ/transgender affirming therapy and coaching.
I'm Kel! I offer virtual (phone) therapy, spiritual coaching and self-hypnosis for clients located anywhere. I've dedicated my life helping incredible people enrich their lives and relationships. I help clients love and forgive themselves using the miraculous power to heal from within. I use intuition, somatic therapy, mindfulness, radical acceptance and humor. I specialize in spiritual issues and coaching, self-love, self-forgiveness, self-acceptance & inner child healing. Clients report how easy it is to love themselves after working with me. Clients describe me as gentle, calm, compassionate, out of the box and inspiring.
My name is Sarah and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience treating clients with depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, and chronic illness -just to name a few.
Hi there, if you've been feeling stuck or overwhelmed by life's challenges, I'm here to help. My ideal clients are those navigating big life transitions, experiencing relationship challenges, grieving a loss, or struggling with symptoms of anxiety or depression. They want to find a safe space where they can feel heard, understood, and supported on their journey towards healing and growth. My approach is tailored to each client's unique needs, with empathy, compassion, and practical strategies to help them feel better.
My name is Sarah and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience treating clients with depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, and chronic illness -just to name a few.
Hi there, if you've been feeling stuck or overwhelmed by life's challenges, I'm here to help. My ideal clients are those navigating big life transitions, experiencing relationship challenges, grieving a loss, or struggling with symptoms of anxiety or depression. They want to find a safe space where they can feel heard, understood, and supported on their journey towards healing and growth. My approach is tailored to each client's unique needs, with empathy, compassion, and practical strategies to help them feel better.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPC
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97214 (Online Only)
As a psychotherapist I have experience with issues of depression, anxiety, grief and loss, chronic illness, pain, and sleep disorders.
As a psychotherapist I commit myself to supporting individuals and couples in their relationship, healthy intimacy, mind/body connection, depression, anxiety, and managing life with balance. I incorporate foundational health (diet, exercise, meditation, journaling) into my work with each client and seek to help each person develop inner resources for healing, and holistic health.
As a psychotherapist I have experience with issues of depression, anxiety, grief and loss, chronic illness, pain, and sleep disorders.
As a psychotherapist I commit myself to supporting individuals and couples in their relationship, healthy intimacy, mind/body connection, depression, anxiety, and managing life with balance. I incorporate foundational health (diet, exercise, meditation, journaling) into my work with each client and seek to help each person develop inner resources for healing, and holistic health.
I am genderqueer, live with chronic illness, and love being outdoors and growing food.
I approach therapy with the understanding that our emotional and relational wellbeing is deeply entwined with our communities and social systems. My goal as a therapist is to support individual wellbeing while also building our collective capacity to resist oppression and cultivate liberation that supports the wellbeing of all people. I draw from lineages and theories of disability justice, abolitionism, transformative justice, queer feminism and leftist political analysis to explore ways that mental health connects to systemic oppression and liberation.
I am genderqueer, live with chronic illness, and love being outdoors and growing food.
I approach therapy with the understanding that our emotional and relational wellbeing is deeply entwined with our communities and social systems. My goal as a therapist is to support individual wellbeing while also building our collective capacity to resist oppression and cultivate liberation that supports the wellbeing of all people. I draw from lineages and theories of disability justice, abolitionism, transformative justice, queer feminism and leftist political analysis to explore ways that mental health connects to systemic oppression and liberation.
Sheila Somers, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97202
I provide a comforting presence to those with a life-limiting illness or family members caring for those with a chronic illness.
I am a psychotherapist working with individuals and couples. I provide counseling psychotherapy and integrate mindfulness psychotherapy, attachment theory, emotionally focused therapy, existential-humanistic and insight to encourage acceptance, balance and peace for the mind, body and spirit. I advocate and support couples from a variety of races, cultures and sexual orientations using Emotionally Focused Therapy to understand patterns and cycles and to build a better connection and a stronger relationship.
I provide a comforting presence to those with a life-limiting illness or family members caring for those with a chronic illness.
I am a psychotherapist working with individuals and couples. I provide counseling psychotherapy and integrate mindfulness psychotherapy, attachment theory, emotionally focused therapy, existential-humanistic and insight to encourage acceptance, balance and peace for the mind, body and spirit. I advocate and support couples from a variety of races, cultures and sexual orientations using Emotionally Focused Therapy to understand patterns and cycles and to build a better connection and a stronger relationship.
Solace & Summit Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97210 (Online Only)
I have personal experience and special training in helping people with ADHD, Anxiety, Shame, and Chronic Illness.
My name is Lacy Bangert. I am passionate about helping people find peace and joy in their lives, empowering them to connect with others and their world in meaningful ways. My approach is collaborative and supportive, helping you build resilience and gain the tools to navigate life’s complexities. I honor my clients' autonomy and strive to be flexible in how we conduct therapy. My clients say that they appreciate my ability to help them articulate their feelings and experiences, find practical solutions, and take meaningful steps toward positive change.
I have personal experience and special training in helping people with ADHD, Anxiety, Shame, and Chronic Illness.
My name is Lacy Bangert. I am passionate about helping people find peace and joy in their lives, empowering them to connect with others and their world in meaningful ways. My approach is collaborative and supportive, helping you build resilience and gain the tools to navigate life’s complexities. I honor my clients' autonomy and strive to be flexible in how we conduct therapy. My clients say that they appreciate my ability to help them articulate their feelings and experiences, find practical solutions, and take meaningful steps toward positive change.
I provide individual therapy to adults (18+), and I am particularly attuned to the needs of older adults and people with chronic illness.
Having both personal and professional experiences with grief, caregiving, and complex family dynamics, I am particularly attuned to clients facing those challenges, no matter their role. Grief can show up in all sorts of ways from a death of a loved one, a loss of a job, a relationship breakup, family estrangement, or a change in one's health. Our complex feelings around grief and loss can manifest as anxiety, despair, and anger, as well as feeling disconnected from one's community and one's self. My hope is to provide a path to explore these feelings, and find some relief during difficult life transitions.
I provide individual therapy to adults (18+), and I am particularly attuned to the needs of older adults and people with chronic illness.
Having both personal and professional experiences with grief, caregiving, and complex family dynamics, I am particularly attuned to clients facing those challenges, no matter their role. Grief can show up in all sorts of ways from a death of a loved one, a loss of a job, a relationship breakup, family estrangement, or a change in one's health. Our complex feelings around grief and loss can manifest as anxiety, despair, and anger, as well as feeling disconnected from one's community and one's self. My hope is to provide a path to explore these feelings, and find some relief during difficult life transitions.
Steps to Change, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97231 (Online Only)
Therapy is a journey of healing, growth, self discovery and so much more. Each person brings with them a different story and unique perspective, which gives us the opportunity to meet you where you are in that moment, with empathy and support. At Steps to Change, LLC we frequently work with people around life transitions, neurodivergence, anxiety, depression, gender and sexuality, acute and chronic trauma issues, self empowerment, parenting, chronic illness (invisible and visible) as well as grief and loss. We enjoy working with individuals in a welcoming space that was created together through the therapeutic relationship.
Therapy is a journey of healing, growth, self discovery and so much more. Each person brings with them a different story and unique perspective, which gives us the opportunity to meet you where you are in that moment, with empathy and support. At Steps to Change, LLC we frequently work with people around life transitions, neurodivergence, anxiety, depression, gender and sexuality, acute and chronic trauma issues, self empowerment, parenting, chronic illness (invisible and visible) as well as grief and loss. We enjoy working with individuals in a welcoming space that was created together through the therapeutic relationship.
I am an enthusiastic therapist with over 20 years of experience and work with individuals and couples. My experience consists of working with diverse populations to include those from immigrant communities. Helping survivors of trauma, people coping with chronic illness, and those who may struggle with loneliness and life challenges are my focus. I am passionate about helping you achieve a state of well-being and welcome the opportunity to help you achieve your goals.
I am an enthusiastic therapist with over 20 years of experience and work with individuals and couples. My experience consists of working with diverse populations to include those from immigrant communities. Helping survivors of trauma, people coping with chronic illness, and those who may struggle with loneliness and life challenges are my focus. I am passionate about helping you achieve a state of well-being and welcome the opportunity to help you achieve your goals.
Hope's Horizon Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC-S, LPC-S, LCMHC, LPC-MH, LCPC
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97201 (Online Only)
Life happens; the effects of loss vary; and the impacts of stress/trauma are more ‘normal’ than most people realize. You are not alone; your struggles are real; and your mental wellness is and should be treated with as much vigor as your need for food and shelter. It is natural for our bodies to want to heal themselves; and our human strength and natural behavior is to adapt and evolve. We develop negative coping skills as we adapt to stress/trauma, grief/loss, major life changes/transitions, chronic illness/pain, identity struggles, and relationship conflicts.
Life happens; the effects of loss vary; and the impacts of stress/trauma are more ‘normal’ than most people realize. You are not alone; your struggles are real; and your mental wellness is and should be treated with as much vigor as your need for food and shelter. It is natural for our bodies to want to heal themselves; and our human strength and natural behavior is to adapt and evolve. We develop negative coping skills as we adapt to stress/trauma, grief/loss, major life changes/transitions, chronic illness/pain, identity struggles, and relationship conflicts.
I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, chronic illness/pain, sexual/intimacy concerns, relational conflict as well as with those in the LGBTQIA+ community.
I provide clients with the collaborative support they need to make lasting change. Working from a strengths-based and systemic view, I strongly believe that every client has the ability to achieve their therapeutic goals. I bring a mix of humor, warmth, curiosity and openness to sessions and value the process of building trust and safety with my clients. I strive to deepen my understanding of client's physical, emotional and mental needs and assist them in their journey towards personal growth.
I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, chronic illness/pain, sexual/intimacy concerns, relational conflict as well as with those in the LGBTQIA+ community.
I provide clients with the collaborative support they need to make lasting change. Working from a strengths-based and systemic view, I strongly believe that every client has the ability to achieve their therapeutic goals. I bring a mix of humor, warmth, curiosity and openness to sessions and value the process of building trust and safety with my clients. I strive to deepen my understanding of client's physical, emotional and mental needs and assist them in their journey towards personal growth.
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