Find Illness Therapists & Counselors in Sunnyvale, 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 Sunnyvale, the suburbs of Sunnyvale, other nearby places such as Campbell, Mountain View, 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  • You are withdrawn or apathetic about relationships that used to matter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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Dani Reisbaum
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As a therapist, I offer an open, non-judgmental space where you can speak honestly about your thoughts and experiences while skills building and working towards your personal goals.


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As a therapist, I offer an open, non-judgmental space where you can speak honestly about your thoughts and experiences while skills building and working towards your personal goals.

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My therapeutic approach is collaborative. Some styles of therapy I tend to incorporate are Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Somatic Therapy, Emotion-focused therapy, Strength-based therapy, Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness-Based Therapy.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Chronic Pain
  • Confidence
  • Consensual Non-Monogamy
  • Ethical Non-Monogamy
  • Existential Crisis
  • Gender Identity
  • Life Transitions
  • Relationships
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexuality
  • Sexual Trauma
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Richard Peng
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We will explore boundary setting, regulating emotions, increasing your emotional awareness, improving your relationships, developing self-confidence and acceptance in your identities, and identifying values specific to your fulfilling life.


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We will explore boundary setting, regulating emotions, increasing your emotional awareness, improving your relationships, developing self-confidence and acceptance in your identities, and identifying values specific to your fulfilling life.

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Therapy is not one size fits all. I approach therapy from a culturally-affirming and client-centered perspective. I bring my expertise with behavioral and relational therapies into the space and listen to your experiences to guide what is relevant.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Chronic Pain
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Racial or Ethnic Identity
  • Racial Trauma
  • Relationship Conflict
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Cait Glenn
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Reduce your worry and stress and have you feeling less overwhelmed, calm and clear. Anxiety and stress can stop you from being able to move forward and can keep you feeling stuck. I can help rid you of these feelings and have you reclaim your life.


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Reduce your worry and stress and have you feeling less overwhelmed, calm and clear. Anxiety and stress can stop you from being able to move forward and can keep you feeling stuck. I can help rid you of these feelings and have you reclaim your life.

Something to know about my approach is:

My belief is that anyone can benefit from therapy and that we all have our own unique beliefs and worries that can impact our lives. I have an integrative approach and look at therapy as a way to identify what works best for you and what doesn’t.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Cancer
  • Career Change
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Creatives
  • Grief
  • Health Anxiety
  • Illness Anxiety Disorder
  • Life Transitions
  • Medical Trauma
  • Millenials
  • Relationship Distress
  • Relationships
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Betsy Gaines
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I help people with anxiety and chronic pain experience a more joyful and connected life. I will help you develop a better relationship with your body and your inner self so you can live life with freedom and ease.


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I help people with anxiety and chronic pain experience a more joyful and connected life. I will help you develop a better relationship with your body and your inner self so you can live life with freedom and ease.

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You will find relief and joyfulness when the weights of anxiety and pain are lifted. I help you tune in to your body, your beliefs and your feelings through the use of mindfulness and EMDR.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Chronic Pain
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Health Anxiety
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Michal Rogers
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Address the problems you a facing today with the strengths you already have, look for unhelpful thought patterns and create a plan of action to address them, and have open conversations free from judgement.


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Address the problems you a facing today with the strengths you already have, look for unhelpful thought patterns and create a plan of action to address them, and have open conversations free from judgement.

Something to know about my approach is:

Strengths-based: Let's identify the strengths you already have & use them to accomplish your goals Client-centered: You know you best! I'm here as a facilitator not a director Evidenced-based: I love to geek out on data & use science

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Asexuality
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Chronic Pain
  • Kink
  • LGBTQ+
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sexual Issues
  • Sexuality
  • Sexual Orientation
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