Chronic Illness Therapists in Rockwall, TX
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Some of my specialty areas include Grief work, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma and navigating Chronic Illness.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with a diverse professional background including community mental health, gerontology, special education social work and advocacy, group therapy, and private practice. My goal is to assist clients to find their strengths and live an authentic life. I strive to help clients find and build a core toolbox of coping skills that can assist them through the most difficult of times.
Some of my specialty areas include Grief work, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma and navigating Chronic Illness.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with a diverse professional background including community mental health, gerontology, special education social work and advocacy, group therapy, and private practice. My goal is to assist clients to find their strengths and live an authentic life. I strive to help clients find and build a core toolbox of coping skills that can assist them through the most difficult of times.
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My expertise spans coping with chronic illness, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges.
Hi there—so nice to meet you! I'm Bridges, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Texas with extensive experience working with children, teens, and adults in a variety of environments. From working in a medical setting to parenting support, I am here to help support you through all of life's challenges. I prioritize the client-therapist relationship, viewing it as sacred. My holistic therapy approach celebrates your uniqueness, leveraging your strengths and resilience.
My expertise spans coping with chronic illness, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges.
Hi there—so nice to meet you! I'm Bridges, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Texas with extensive experience working with children, teens, and adults in a variety of environments. From working in a medical setting to parenting support, I am here to help support you through all of life's challenges. I prioritize the client-therapist relationship, viewing it as sacred. My holistic therapy approach celebrates your uniqueness, leveraging your strengths and resilience.
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Margaret B Schroeder
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, YT200
Verified Verified
Rockwall, TX 75087 (Online Only)
I work with adults who are experiencing chronic illness, chronic fatigue, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and dissociative disorders.
If you could draw a picture of your emotions, it would look like a squiggly mess. Maybe there's trauma from the past that's interfering with things in the present. You're exhausted and tired of being tired. All of this stress is making your body ache and it's having an effect on relationships at home, at work, and within yourself. You need someone who will listen to you and make you feel understood. Trust isn't something you give out easily, but you're willing to give it a try if you find the right therapist.
I work with adults who are experiencing chronic illness, chronic fatigue, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and dissociative disorders.
If you could draw a picture of your emotions, it would look like a squiggly mess. Maybe there's trauma from the past that's interfering with things in the present. You're exhausted and tired of being tired. All of this stress is making your body ache and it's having an effect on relationships at home, at work, and within yourself. You need someone who will listen to you and make you feel understood. Trust isn't something you give out easily, but you're willing to give it a try if you find the right therapist.
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Finding help can feel overwhelming, daunting, and scary. It is a vulnerable feeling to trust someone with your deepest insecurities and pain. My goal is to be a soft place to land where you feel compassion and understanding. We all need someone in our lives who will listen without judgment and care for us without conditions. Anxiety, depression, pain, and illness do not have to take away your power any longer. Struggling with mental health can be an all-consuming and isolating experience. You don't have to walk this path alone.
Finding help can feel overwhelming, daunting, and scary. It is a vulnerable feeling to trust someone with your deepest insecurities and pain. My goal is to be a soft place to land where you feel compassion and understanding. We all need someone in our lives who will listen without judgment and care for us without conditions. Anxiety, depression, pain, and illness do not have to take away your power any longer. Struggling with mental health can be an all-consuming and isolating experience. You don't have to walk this path alone.
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Not accepting new clients at this time, waitlist available! Isabel is honored to come alongside individuals and couples of all ages on a journey to understand behaviors, explore systems that shape and influence, identify triggers and coping strategies, reframe problematic narratives and face challenges in life. She demonstrates compassion and non-judgement while holding space for difficult conversations and exploration. Her holistic, person centered approach will meet you where you are, so you can get to where you want to go. Join her today and start your journey! Isabel is supervised by Rachel Falbo, PhD, LPC-S, LMFT-S.
Not accepting new clients at this time, waitlist available! Isabel is honored to come alongside individuals and couples of all ages on a journey to understand behaviors, explore systems that shape and influence, identify triggers and coping strategies, reframe problematic narratives and face challenges in life. She demonstrates compassion and non-judgement while holding space for difficult conversations and exploration. Her holistic, person centered approach will meet you where you are, so you can get to where you want to go. Join her today and start your journey! Isabel is supervised by Rachel Falbo, PhD, LPC-S, LMFT-S.
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Dr. Jill M. Bennett
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rockwall, TX 75087
I seek to assist individuals, couples, families, and organizations to resolve a wide range of difficulties and achieve their goals. I offer traditional talk therapy for adolescents and adults, online counseling, play therapy, parent coaching, consulting services, testing and assessments, trauma resolution therapy, equine assisted therapy and organizational effectiveness programs and services.
I seek to assist individuals, couples, families, and organizations to resolve a wide range of difficulties and achieve their goals. I offer traditional talk therapy for adolescents and adults, online counseling, play therapy, parent coaching, consulting services, testing and assessments, trauma resolution therapy, equine assisted therapy and organizational effectiveness programs and services.
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Jennifer Sparks
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, TTP, SEP, CSAT
Verified Verified
Rockwall, TX 75087
Life and living is stressful. I am passionate about helping people recover, and settle, from the impact of life. I support clients who are struggling, and often suffering from the various manifestations of early Developmental Trauma, Complex Trauma, and PTSD. In my practice, I work closely with those suffering from symptoms of Personality Disorders, Dissociative Identity Disorder, ADHD, Spectrum and Sensitivities, Anxiety, Impulsivity, Mood Disorders, Intimacy and Attachment Issues, along with a host of physical symptoms, emotions, behaviors and “addictions” that clients present in an attempt to regulate the nervous system.
Life and living is stressful. I am passionate about helping people recover, and settle, from the impact of life. I support clients who are struggling, and often suffering from the various manifestations of early Developmental Trauma, Complex Trauma, and PTSD. In my practice, I work closely with those suffering from symptoms of Personality Disorders, Dissociative Identity Disorder, ADHD, Spectrum and Sensitivities, Anxiety, Impulsivity, Mood Disorders, Intimacy and Attachment Issues, along with a host of physical symptoms, emotions, behaviors and “addictions” that clients present in an attempt to regulate the nervous system.
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Mercedes Burk
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rockwall, TX 75087
I have a passion for helping people reach their full potential by breaking the chains of past/current hurts or fears and moving into freedom. I believe therapy is a collaborative effort that requires active participation from both client(s) and therapist. Honesty and cooperation are necessary tools that can help spark change.
I have a passion for helping people reach their full potential by breaking the chains of past/current hurts or fears and moving into freedom. I believe therapy is a collaborative effort that requires active participation from both client(s) and therapist. Honesty and cooperation are necessary tools that can help spark change.
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Stacye Corley-Norlin, MS, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rockwall, TX 75087
Sometimes, thoughts and emotions overwhelm us to the point we feel paralyzed or powerless to effect change for ourselves. Maybe you have experienced a loss or trauma & find you are struggling to heal & move forward. Perhaps, it is your teenager or your marriage that is hurting and you just aren't sure how to help. You might just be looking for clarity or direction on your journey through life. Whatever you are facing, let's work together to make those challenges become purposeful experiences.
Sometimes, thoughts and emotions overwhelm us to the point we feel paralyzed or powerless to effect change for ourselves. Maybe you have experienced a loss or trauma & find you are struggling to heal & move forward. Perhaps, it is your teenager or your marriage that is hurting and you just aren't sure how to help. You might just be looking for clarity or direction on your journey through life. Whatever you are facing, let's work together to make those challenges become purposeful experiences.
![Photo of Katherine L. Crane - Lpc-S, MS, LPC-S, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4d46533f-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Katherine L. Crane - Lpc-S
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Rockwall, TX 75087
I offer sessions on the world's softest sofa. We specialize in comfort and providing a safe place for processing. A typical treatment plan may involve stress reduction, emotion regulation, reducing anxiety and depressive symptoms for a more fully functional and vibrant life. Don't let your past hold you down from the life you want now! I work with clients who may be struggling with depression or trauma related to their relationships or family. During our initial sessions, we will delve deeply into the issues at hand, and collaborate to create a plan for addressing them in a way that helps you get your life back.
I offer sessions on the world's softest sofa. We specialize in comfort and providing a safe place for processing. A typical treatment plan may involve stress reduction, emotion regulation, reducing anxiety and depressive symptoms for a more fully functional and vibrant life. Don't let your past hold you down from the life you want now! I work with clients who may be struggling with depression or trauma related to their relationships or family. During our initial sessions, we will delve deeply into the issues at hand, and collaborate to create a plan for addressing them in a way that helps you get your life back.
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Jeremiah Counseling Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Rockwall, TX 75087 (Online Only)
Let's be honest. Life can seem hopeless at times. Between the pressures that the world puts on us, and the pressure we put upon ourselves, expectations can feel overwhelming. Am I a good parent? Is my marriage working? Am I getting the most out of my career choices? Why don't I ever have peace in my life? There are also times in our lives when we could use the assistance of a helper. Someone that can help us understand and work through all of our challenges. To be a part of this process is truly an honor. And, as a Mental Health Practitioner, I have had the privilege of helping many individuals, couples and families.
Let's be honest. Life can seem hopeless at times. Between the pressures that the world puts on us, and the pressure we put upon ourselves, expectations can feel overwhelming. Am I a good parent? Is my marriage working? Am I getting the most out of my career choices? Why don't I ever have peace in my life? There are also times in our lives when we could use the assistance of a helper. Someone that can help us understand and work through all of our challenges. To be a part of this process is truly an honor. And, as a Mental Health Practitioner, I have had the privilege of helping many individuals, couples and families.
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Rockwall, TX 75032 (Online Only)
To everyone else, you appear to have it all together, but inside you feel anxious, out of control and filled with self doubt. Despite your many achievements, you feel like an imposter. I know you want to feel successful, present and secure in your relationships. When you come to work with me, I will help empower and equip you with the tools to take your life, business and relationship to the next level. Listen, it's ok to admit things aren't as good as they seem on the surface. Let me help you make sense of what you're going through and give you the tools to consistently access satisfaction and success in all aspects of your life.
To everyone else, you appear to have it all together, but inside you feel anxious, out of control and filled with self doubt. Despite your many achievements, you feel like an imposter. I know you want to feel successful, present and secure in your relationships. When you come to work with me, I will help empower and equip you with the tools to take your life, business and relationship to the next level. Listen, it's ok to admit things aren't as good as they seem on the surface. Let me help you make sense of what you're going through and give you the tools to consistently access satisfaction and success in all aspects of your life.
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I maintains a private practice in both Dallas and Austin working with adolescence through adult populations. I work both in intensive psychodynamic psychotherapy as well as marriage and family therapy. My practice also includes forensic psychology. I consult and testify in civil and criminal matters for both the plaintiff/prosecution and defense. I serve as an independent medical evaluator, performing disability evaluations on veterans with disability claims, including mental disability, post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury.
I maintains a private practice in both Dallas and Austin working with adolescence through adult populations. I work both in intensive psychodynamic psychotherapy as well as marriage and family therapy. My practice also includes forensic psychology. I consult and testify in civil and criminal matters for both the plaintiff/prosecution and defense. I serve as an independent medical evaluator, performing disability evaluations on veterans with disability claims, including mental disability, post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury.
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Audra Joy Funk
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Rockwall, TX 75087
Do you feel stuck, lost, anxious, depressed, afraid, or angry? Of course, we all feel strong emotions at times. Some of us are frozen by these emotions, have panic attacks, depression, rage, or fears that affect every aspect of our lives. Others describe having a “mental block” that interferes with achieving goals, or performance enhancement. Maybe you've been to counseling and don’t feel like it helped or worked for you. I specialize in working with clients that have tried counseling and given up, feel hopeless, helpless, and desperate for someone to meet them where they are and guide them to the best version of themselves!
Do you feel stuck, lost, anxious, depressed, afraid, or angry? Of course, we all feel strong emotions at times. Some of us are frozen by these emotions, have panic attacks, depression, rage, or fears that affect every aspect of our lives. Others describe having a “mental block” that interferes with achieving goals, or performance enhancement. Maybe you've been to counseling and don’t feel like it helped or worked for you. I specialize in working with clients that have tried counseling and given up, feel hopeless, helpless, and desperate for someone to meet them where they are and guide them to the best version of themselves!
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As a therapist, I bring my life, career, academic, and ministry experience to the counseling profession. Along with empathy and compassion, a healthy therapeutic connection develops. Throughout life, we can be faced with struggles that require the expertise and experience of a licensed professional. I help those who are facing a variety of life and mentally impactful challenges. Together we work to achieve the goals that are most important to you to live the life you desire.
As a therapist, I bring my life, career, academic, and ministry experience to the counseling profession. Along with empathy and compassion, a healthy therapeutic connection develops. Throughout life, we can be faced with struggles that require the expertise and experience of a licensed professional. I help those who are facing a variety of life and mentally impactful challenges. Together we work to achieve the goals that are most important to you to live the life you desire.
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Jessica L. Abraham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Rockwall, TX 75087
Do you often feel not good enough, like you don't measure up, always in a rut, and struggle to fight those negative thoughts? Perhaps you are experiencing lots of life changes / transitions and you haven't had time to process it all. My desire is to facilitate hope and healing to each of my clients as they navigate through common life stressors so that you can live an abundant life full of freedom and wholeness.
Do you often feel not good enough, like you don't measure up, always in a rut, and struggle to fight those negative thoughts? Perhaps you are experiencing lots of life changes / transitions and you haven't had time to process it all. My desire is to facilitate hope and healing to each of my clients as they navigate through common life stressors so that you can live an abundant life full of freedom and wholeness.
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I specialize in treating adults and adolescents who are dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). I also have experience treating addiction, personality, and mood disorders. It brings me great satisfaction to help individuals enhance their quality of life by working through intrusive and overwhelming thoughts. I believe in the power of humor to diffuse tension and create a comfortable environment, so I often incorporate it into our sessions. I focus on helping you identify your goals and developing a collaborative approach to achieve them.
I specialize in treating adults and adolescents who are dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). I also have experience treating addiction, personality, and mood disorders. It brings me great satisfaction to help individuals enhance their quality of life by working through intrusive and overwhelming thoughts. I believe in the power of humor to diffuse tension and create a comfortable environment, so I often incorporate it into our sessions. I focus on helping you identify your goals and developing a collaborative approach to achieve them.
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Jennifer Gardiner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Rockwall, TX 75032 (Online Only)
I have experience dealing with various issues. My past experience includes but is not limited to depression, anxiety, and grief. I focus on client centered goals to help you achieve what you are looking for. Together, we can work towards finding the best possible way for you to better your specific situation. Whether you're dealing with a specific problem or ongoing issues, I'm here to help.
I have experience dealing with various issues. My past experience includes but is not limited to depression, anxiety, and grief. I focus on client centered goals to help you achieve what you are looking for. Together, we can work towards finding the best possible way for you to better your specific situation. Whether you're dealing with a specific problem or ongoing issues, I'm here to help.
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I specialize in treating children, teens, and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and self-harm. I'm a compassionate and versatile therapist dedicated to guiding individuals on their journey to mental well-being. With an eclectic and malleable therapy style, I customize each session to meet the unique needs of my clients.
I specialize in treating children, teens, and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and self-harm. I'm a compassionate and versatile therapist dedicated to guiding individuals on their journey to mental well-being. With an eclectic and malleable therapy style, I customize each session to meet the unique needs of my clients.
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Sherry L Fidel
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
Rockwall, TX 75087 (Online Only)
Are you ready to work past the limits you've set in your mind? Life can get extremely difficult, leaving you feeling depressed, anxious, and alone. Asking for help doesn't mean you failed or that you are weak, it's quite the opposite. Our strength lies in our ability to be vulnerable and take steps towards change. As your therapist, my first priority is making you feel comfortable and supported in sharing your life with me. I want to meet you where you are and work collaboratively with you to meet your goals. With every client I see, I aim to instill hope, trust, self-compassion, and self-acceptance.
Are you ready to work past the limits you've set in your mind? Life can get extremely difficult, leaving you feeling depressed, anxious, and alone. Asking for help doesn't mean you failed or that you are weak, it's quite the opposite. Our strength lies in our ability to be vulnerable and take steps towards change. As your therapist, my first priority is making you feel comfortable and supported in sharing your life with me. I want to meet you where you are and work collaboratively with you to meet your goals. With every client I see, I aim to instill hope, trust, self-compassion, and self-acceptance.
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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.