Chronic Illness Therapists in Arlington, TN
Dr. P. Tracy Crudup
Licensed Professional Counselor, DBH, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Arlington, TN 38002
Relationships and chronic health issues are unique areas that we attach deep emotions to. The emotion allows us to label our level of satisfaction. Its hard to be happy when you just had the same conversation with your mate again without resolution. Its hard to have hope when you are struggling to find the strength for another fertility treatment. Increased fatigue, depression and anxiety begin to take over. They impact your self esteem, increase guilt and resentment and make every day a battle. If relationships, life transitions or chronic health issues are hindering you then I can help you establish control of your life again.
Relationships and chronic health issues are unique areas that we attach deep emotions to. The emotion allows us to label our level of satisfaction. Its hard to be happy when you just had the same conversation with your mate again without resolution. Its hard to have hope when you are struggling to find the strength for another fertility treatment. Increased fatigue, depression and anxiety begin to take over. They impact your self esteem, increase guilt and resentment and make every day a battle. If relationships, life transitions or chronic health issues are hindering you then I can help you establish control of your life again.
TRAUMA: An overwhelming experience that is too much, too fast. If too stressed or truly overwhelmed, our natural survival responses can be blocked. If unable to complete our body’s survival responses, trauma can occur and often symptoms emerge. We can feel stuck in the fear of flight, the anger of fight or the depression of freeze. As one who facilitates healing from emotional, spiritual, and physical pain and suffering, I am dedicated to working compassionately, non-judgmentally and collaboratively with you to become "unstuck" and find a greater sense of healing and wholeness.
TRAUMA: An overwhelming experience that is too much, too fast. If too stressed or truly overwhelmed, our natural survival responses can be blocked. If unable to complete our body’s survival responses, trauma can occur and often symptoms emerge. We can feel stuck in the fear of flight, the anger of fight or the depression of freeze. As one who facilitates healing from emotional, spiritual, and physical pain and suffering, I am dedicated to working compassionately, non-judgmentally and collaboratively with you to become "unstuck" and find a greater sense of healing and wholeness.
Are you (or your child or adolescent) feeling irritable or tired? Are you having trouble sleeping, concentrating, or simply making it through each day? Perhaps those in your household are wrestling with feelings of anger, sadness, anxiety, or social isolation. First and foremost, you aren't alone. And believe it or not, what you or your family members are struggling with may be rooted in grief and loss, trauma, or even shame. Environmental stress, the death of a loved one, changes in physical health, divorce or relationship loss, and day-to-day life transitions can thrust anyone into an emotional and physical tailspin.
Are you (or your child or adolescent) feeling irritable or tired? Are you having trouble sleeping, concentrating, or simply making it through each day? Perhaps those in your household are wrestling with feelings of anger, sadness, anxiety, or social isolation. First and foremost, you aren't alone. And believe it or not, what you or your family members are struggling with may be rooted in grief and loss, trauma, or even shame. Environmental stress, the death of a loved one, changes in physical health, divorce or relationship loss, and day-to-day life transitions can thrust anyone into an emotional and physical tailspin.
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Karla Lewis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Cordova, TN 38016 (Online Only)
I also assist people with chronic illness, trauma, spiritual development, and guilt.
Are you an adult in transition? Are you experiencing work challenges? Are you having issues with interpersonal relationships? If yes, I'm the Therapist for you. I can help you be more assertive, improve your self-esteem and confidence, and develop coping skills to help you navigate life better. I am a Licensed Therapist with over 20 years of experience. I became a Therapist because I enjoy helping people find solutions to life's problems. Therapy is collaborative so I listen to the issues you want to address and we develop your treatment together. Clients describe me as patient and compassionate.
I also assist people with chronic illness, trauma, spiritual development, and guilt.
Are you an adult in transition? Are you experiencing work challenges? Are you having issues with interpersonal relationships? If yes, I'm the Therapist for you. I can help you be more assertive, improve your self-esteem and confidence, and develop coping skills to help you navigate life better. I am a Licensed Therapist with over 20 years of experience. I became a Therapist because I enjoy helping people find solutions to life's problems. Therapy is collaborative so I listen to the issues you want to address and we develop your treatment together. Clients describe me as patient and compassionate.
Dr. Kristy Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cordova, TN 38018
It is easy to become overwhelmed with daily hassles and unexpected stressors. Life can be challenging and the stress can be hard to manage at times. You have taken the first step to gain control of your worries and add joy and fulfillment to your life. I can help you explore ways to minimize stress, decrease depressive symptoms, and find a healthy balance in life.
It is easy to become overwhelmed with daily hassles and unexpected stressors. Life can be challenging and the stress can be hard to manage at times. You have taken the first step to gain control of your worries and add joy and fulfillment to your life. I can help you explore ways to minimize stress, decrease depressive symptoms, and find a healthy balance in life.
Melissa Joy Hildebrand
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cordova, TN 38016 (Online Only)
Sometimes life gets heavy and challenging, and we can become weary and feel stuck. Whether you have been dealing with issues for years, or days, or would like to focus on enhancing your life, I want to walk alongside you in this journey, meet you where you are at, and help equip you with what you need to get to where you would like to go. Whether you are struggling with issues related to depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief, trauma related to sexual assault, family conflict, etc. I am trained in various areas and theories and use an eclectic approach to best meet client needs.
Sometimes life gets heavy and challenging, and we can become weary and feel stuck. Whether you have been dealing with issues for years, or days, or would like to focus on enhancing your life, I want to walk alongside you in this journey, meet you where you are at, and help equip you with what you need to get to where you would like to go. Whether you are struggling with issues related to depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief, trauma related to sexual assault, family conflict, etc. I am trained in various areas and theories and use an eclectic approach to best meet client needs.
Shakira S Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bartlett, TN 38133 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Connecting with a therapist is one of be biggest struggles when seeking counseling. I come with more than 15 years of experience working with families, couples/relationships, and individuals.
Connecting with a therapist is one of be biggest struggles when seeking counseling. I come with more than 15 years of experience working with families, couples/relationships, and individuals.
Victoria Burdeshaw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bartlett, TN 38134 (Online Only)
Hi! Glad you are here. Now let’s make connecting to care stress free. I am Victoria - a licensed clinical social worker. I have over seven years experience of providing virtual care meaning I can provide therapy from the comfort of your home without the hassles of commuting to my office. I am available on evenings to make therapy work for your schedule whether you just got home from work, just put your kids to bed, or simply are ready to begin focusing on you - log on from any device and begin gaining support. My goal is to make therapy easy and accessible so I can help individuals find treatment that supports them.
Hi! Glad you are here. Now let’s make connecting to care stress free. I am Victoria - a licensed clinical social worker. I have over seven years experience of providing virtual care meaning I can provide therapy from the comfort of your home without the hassles of commuting to my office. I am available on evenings to make therapy work for your schedule whether you just got home from work, just put your kids to bed, or simply are ready to begin focusing on you - log on from any device and begin gaining support. My goal is to make therapy easy and accessible so I can help individuals find treatment that supports them.
Being seen and heard are gifts that a lot of us have not consistently received throughout our lives. Our humanity requires these gifts to experience fullness, wholeness, and a steady sense of self. Ruptures and traumas with society, with others, and with ourselves can be experienced as a result of not being experienced as our full selves or when we are reduced to attributes, parts, or fragments rather than as fully human. At times, we can even begin to believe that this is all we are worth or engage in scrambling to live a life of scarcity not believing we deserve a life of abundance. Our life force, though, knows that we need more.
Being seen and heard are gifts that a lot of us have not consistently received throughout our lives. Our humanity requires these gifts to experience fullness, wholeness, and a steady sense of self. Ruptures and traumas with society, with others, and with ourselves can be experienced as a result of not being experienced as our full selves or when we are reduced to attributes, parts, or fragments rather than as fully human. At times, we can even begin to believe that this is all we are worth or engage in scrambling to live a life of scarcity not believing we deserve a life of abundance. Our life force, though, knows that we need more.
The Positive Living Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, C-EMDR, CCTP, C-SOTP, CFTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Memphis, TN 38133
"I provide a safe, warm, nonjudgmental environment that embraces change. I provide an empathic and supportive approach which integrates psychodynamic and psychoanalytic techniques in order to help clients not only reduce symptoms, but to also explore and understand the unmet needs that have driven the behavior. I help clients build upon their strengths to help empower them. Clients need to understand that they are not having a breakdown, but a break through. The symptoms your are experiencing are normal based on a abnormal experiences. Through assessments and sessions I create a specialized treatment plan.
"I provide a safe, warm, nonjudgmental environment that embraces change. I provide an empathic and supportive approach which integrates psychodynamic and psychoanalytic techniques in order to help clients not only reduce symptoms, but to also explore and understand the unmet needs that have driven the behavior. I help clients build upon their strengths to help empower them. Clients need to understand that they are not having a breakdown, but a break through. The symptoms your are experiencing are normal based on a abnormal experiences. Through assessments and sessions I create a specialized treatment plan.
Ekinia Dillard-Cole
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cordova, TN 38018 (Online Only)
Do you feel stressed and overwhelmed? Are you walking around suffering in silence? Do you keep everything that's bothering you bottled up on the inside? Does your exterior self-appear to be strong but your interior self-feel weak? Are you showing up for everyone else but struggle to show up for yourself? Are you a worrier? Do you feel like you’re in this world alone? Are you ready to Exhale? If so, put yourself first and give yourself permission to unlearn some things that you have learned, get familiar with the unfamiliar, and get uncomfortable with being comfortable.
Do you feel stressed and overwhelmed? Are you walking around suffering in silence? Do you keep everything that's bothering you bottled up on the inside? Does your exterior self-appear to be strong but your interior self-feel weak? Are you showing up for everyone else but struggle to show up for yourself? Are you a worrier? Do you feel like you’re in this world alone? Are you ready to Exhale? If so, put yourself first and give yourself permission to unlearn some things that you have learned, get familiar with the unfamiliar, and get uncomfortable with being comfortable.
Allison Hunnicutt
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CCTP, CSAT-S, CMAT
Verified Verified
Cordova, TN 38016
In my personal and professional life, I have found one thing to be true: Life can be hard. I have a passion for supporting others in resolving pain and reclaiming fullness in life. While pain is an inevitable part of the human experience, suffering is optional. I am dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families heal from relational and other traumas, problematic sexual behaviors, addictions, and intimacy disorders. I see men and women whose lives have spiraled out of control become desperate for help. I see brokenhearted adults and children as they learn to cope with an unstable world. My heart is to heal the broken hearted and give hope where hope was once lost.
In my personal and professional life, I have found one thing to be true: Life can be hard. I have a passion for supporting others in resolving pain and reclaiming fullness in life. While pain is an inevitable part of the human experience, suffering is optional. I am dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families heal from relational and other traumas, problematic sexual behaviors, addictions, and intimacy disorders. I see men and women whose lives have spiraled out of control become desperate for help. I see brokenhearted adults and children as they learn to cope with an unstable world. My heart is to heal the broken hearted and give hope where hope was once lost.
Have stressful life events left you feeling tired, anxious, or overwhelmed? Have you tried to make changes, but nothing seems to work? We all experience stress in our lives, but sometimes it can be too much for one person to take on. Yet seeking out therapy and choosing a therapist can seem just as scary or daunting. My name is Jennifer and I have a masters degree in mental health counseling. My goal is to create a safe environment for clients to make sense of what is happening in their life. I will also work to provide you with tools to help cope with life's hardships.
Have stressful life events left you feeling tired, anxious, or overwhelmed? Have you tried to make changes, but nothing seems to work? We all experience stress in our lives, but sometimes it can be too much for one person to take on. Yet seeking out therapy and choosing a therapist can seem just as scary or daunting. My name is Jennifer and I have a masters degree in mental health counseling. My goal is to create a safe environment for clients to make sense of what is happening in their life. I will also work to provide you with tools to help cope with life's hardships.
Ferren Family Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bartlett, TN 38133
Everyone experiences feelings of anxiety, stress, sadness, and other feelings that are difficult from time to time. When emotional or behavioral problems are disrupting your life, it may be time to reach out for help. At FFC, we offer Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Telehealth, Consultation, and Community Education as means to help our community "Learn. Heal. Thrive."
Everyone experiences feelings of anxiety, stress, sadness, and other feelings that are difficult from time to time. When emotional or behavioral problems are disrupting your life, it may be time to reach out for help. At FFC, we offer Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Telehealth, Consultation, and Community Education as means to help our community "Learn. Heal. Thrive."
Crysta Nilsson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Millington, TN 38053 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Believe in your dreams. If you don't, who will?- Jon Bon Jovi Does it feel like life is stressing you out? Does it feel like there is this tension, but you don't know what it is? Is everyone around you telling you to relax and unwind? If only it were that easy to relax. It takes effort to drop all those things that bother you daily. You know, those tiresome things that you carry every day that cause anxiety, stress, and trauma
Believe in your dreams. If you don't, who will?- Jon Bon Jovi Does it feel like life is stressing you out? Does it feel like there is this tension, but you don't know what it is? Is everyone around you telling you to relax and unwind? If only it were that easy to relax. It takes effort to drop all those things that bother you daily. You know, those tiresome things that you carry every day that cause anxiety, stress, and trauma
Joseph L McCray
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, T-LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Cordova, TN 38016
Not accepting new clients
My ideal client is to seek positive change in their life, despite facing significant emotional challenges. Issues: They may be struggling with a mix of anxiety and depression, perhaps stemming from unresolved past traumas or ongoing stressors such as relationship problems or workplace pressures. They could also be dealing with low self-esteem and a lack of direction, feeling stuck in a cycle of negative thoughts and behaviors. Needs: They need a safe and supportive environment where they can openly express their thoughts and emotions without judgment.
My ideal client is to seek positive change in their life, despite facing significant emotional challenges. Issues: They may be struggling with a mix of anxiety and depression, perhaps stemming from unresolved past traumas or ongoing stressors such as relationship problems or workplace pressures. They could also be dealing with low self-esteem and a lack of direction, feeling stuck in a cycle of negative thoughts and behaviors. Needs: They need a safe and supportive environment where they can openly express their thoughts and emotions without judgment.
Online Therapists
Sandra Schwartz
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Memphis, TN 38120 (Online Only)
I have a speciality helping people with chronic illness and disability understand, accept and embrace their situation.
I enjoy working with clients who want to feel better emotionally and grow personally.
I have a speciality helping people with chronic illness and disability understand, accept and embrace their situation.
I enjoy working with clients who want to feel better emotionally and grow personally.
Cravens Behavioral Health
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Henderson, TN 38340
After years of providing behavioral health services, I am honored to say that my clients have taught me as much as I hopefully have helped them. Through my education and learning from my clients, I have become better equipped to help adults needing and wanting to grow in a number of arenas. I am a LPC/MHSP, LMFT, National Certified Counselor (NCC) and Approved Counseling Supervisor in the state of Tennessee. I have worked with adults struggling with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety disorders, behavioral disorders, chronic illness, depression, grief, infidelity, and sexual concerns.
After years of providing behavioral health services, I am honored to say that my clients have taught me as much as I hopefully have helped them. Through my education and learning from my clients, I have become better equipped to help adults needing and wanting to grow in a number of arenas. I am a LPC/MHSP, LMFT, National Certified Counselor (NCC) and Approved Counseling Supervisor in the state of Tennessee. I have worked with adults struggling with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety disorders, behavioral disorders, chronic illness, depression, grief, infidelity, and sexual concerns.
You were not built to struggle alone, but instead, you were created for authentic connection. I approach clients through an attachment and trauma-focused lens and am honored to walk beside you through whatever storms may have come your way. I desire to work with individuals who may be facing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, chronic illness and/or pain, self-esteem issues, as well as those who have experienced trauma.
You were not built to struggle alone, but instead, you were created for authentic connection. I approach clients through an attachment and trauma-focused lens and am honored to walk beside you through whatever storms may have come your way. I desire to work with individuals who may be facing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, chronic illness and/or pain, self-esteem issues, as well as those who have experienced trauma.
Aileen Herald
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Millington, TN 38053 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I love to support clients in navigating treatment needs, specializing in chronic illness, trauma, and anxiety.
The way you tell your story to yourself matters. - Amy Cuddy We each have a story to tell and that story creates how we see ourselves, how we interact with the world around us, and how we manage the challenges life places in front of us. I approach therapy from the viewpoint that our personal story matters and we can change and shape our story through the therapeutic process. I utilize narrative therapy techniques to increase people's ability to have insight and self-awareness. I am also trained in expressive art therapies using Archetype imagery such as tarot and oracle cards. I am Pagan and alternative spirituality friendly.
I love to support clients in navigating treatment needs, specializing in chronic illness, trauma, and anxiety.
The way you tell your story to yourself matters. - Amy Cuddy We each have a story to tell and that story creates how we see ourselves, how we interact with the world around us, and how we manage the challenges life places in front of us. I approach therapy from the viewpoint that our personal story matters and we can change and shape our story through the therapeutic process. I utilize narrative therapy techniques to increase people's ability to have insight and self-awareness. I am also trained in expressive art therapies using Archetype imagery such as tarot and oracle cards. I am Pagan and alternative spirituality friendly.
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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.