Find Illness Therapists & Counselors in Simi Valley, CA.

 

Chronic illnesses not only affect your physical health, but they can also be harmful for your mental health. Many sufferers of chronic illnesses, like Diabetes, Lupus, chronic pain, or Crohn’s Disease end up with mental disorders ranging from anxiety to depression, which can make life harder.

Luckily, Mental Health Match can match you with a chronic illness therapist who can help you manage the stress, fear, and angst surrounding your diagnosis. Whether you are located in downtown Simi Valley, the suburbs of Simi Valley, other nearby places such as Camarillo, Santa Monica, or anywhere else in California, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Signs You May Need Chronic Illness Counseling

If you’re not sure whether you need chronic illness counseling, we can help. Here are some signs that indicate that you should consider therapy:

  • You feel stressed out about the diagnosis and your future.
  • You have feelings of anxiety and sadness.
  • You have trouble concentrating throughout the day.
  • You are withdrawn or apathetic about relationships that used to matter
  • You don’t sleep well.

Read this article for tips about living with a chronic illness from a licensed therapist.

Feel Better with Chronic Illness Counseling

Now is the best time to seek treatment for a chronic illness or diagnosis. Mental Health Match can help you get started by connecting you with the most suitable therapist for your needs. Browse below or use our free therapist matching tool.

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Chelsea Sutter
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My ultimate hope in therapy for my clients is to cultivate attunement and trust with themselves, and empowerment for their lives to reflect this.


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My ultimate hope in therapy for my clients is to cultivate attunement and trust with themselves, and empowerment for their lives to reflect this.

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I would describe my approach to therapy as attachment-based and focused on the mind-body connection. I am also trained in Brainspotting, a method of therapy which enables you to access, process, and release trauma "stored" in the body.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adjustment Issues
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Body Image
  • Burnout
  • Caregivers
  • Chronic Illness
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Healthcare Professionals
  • Helping Professionals
  • Mind-Body Connection
  • Neurodivergence
  • Self-Acceptance
  • Trauma-Related Disorders
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Rachael Gay
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We will collaborate to identify and work towards the changes you want to see, brainstorm ways to overcome patterns you feel stuck in, and support you in gaining the insight needed for progress. We will identify and celebrate each moment of progress.


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We will collaborate to identify and work towards the changes you want to see, brainstorm ways to overcome patterns you feel stuck in, and support you in gaining the insight needed for progress. We will identify and celebrate each moment of progress.

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My therapeutic approach is relational, strength-based, and trauma-informed. I bring empathy, humor, and a nonjudgmental approach to the therapy space. I use a holistic perspective to the work that allows for shared exploration.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adjustment Issues
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Body Image
  • Boundaries
  • Chronic Illness
  • Depression
  • Family Dynamics
  • Job Stress
  • Life Transitions
  • Mind-Body Connection
  • Panic Attacks
  • Panic Disorders
  • Parent-Child Relationship
  • Relationship Distress
  • Sadness
  • Stress
  • Trauma
  • Women’s Health
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Devaki Narayanan
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make your goals a priority, and I am dedicated to providing support that aligns with your aspirations. While starting therapy may feel daunting, please know that I am here to make this process as comfortable and enriching as possible.


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make your goals a priority, and I am dedicated to providing support that aligns with your aspirations. While starting therapy may feel daunting, please know that I am here to make this process as comfortable and enriching as possible.

Something to know about my approach is:

My therapeutic toolbox includes person-centered therapy with reflective listening, solution-focused therapy, problem-solving therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and systems therapy. Together, we'll navigate these approaches.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Chronic Illness
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Geriatric
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Relationships
  • Substance Use Disorders
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Jennifer Scott
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Address and heal the toxic impacts of trauma and difficult past events. Work through difficult feelings. Build your capacity to manage stress and anxiety. Connect to your innate wisdom, untapped courage, and essential goodness.


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Address and heal the toxic impacts of trauma and difficult past events. Work through difficult feelings. Build your capacity to manage stress and anxiety. Connect to your innate wisdom, untapped courage, and essential goodness.

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I utilize an integrative framework, incorporating elements of psychodynamic, attachment, CBT, ACT, and somatic modalities. I frequently use EMDR and Brainspotting for their highly impactful, potent efficiency.

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  • Anxiety
  • Childhood Issues
  • Chronic Illness
  • Depression
  • Existential Issues
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Psychedelic Integration
  • Relationship Distress
  • Relationships
  • Self-Expression
  • Self-Worth
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Social Anxiety
  • Spirituality
  • Trauma
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Dr. Harry Voulgarakis
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Together, we will set clear therapy goals, identify the challenges hindering your success, and collaboratively develop a plan to overcome these obstacles. Our discussions will be centered around self-discovery, actionable strategies, and sustainable


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Together, we will set clear therapy goals, identify the challenges hindering your success, and collaboratively develop a plan to overcome these obstacles. Our discussions will be centered around self-discovery, actionable strategies, and sustainable

Something to know about my approach is:

In my approach, you'll find a blend of empathy and pragmatism. I prioritize understanding your unique story while applying evidence-based strategies to foster meaningful change. Expect a balance of reflective exploration and proactive problem-solving

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Autism Testing
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Psychological/Neurocognitive Evaluations
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Dr. Harry Voulgarakis remote and phone therapy in California, New York