Chronic Illness Therapy for Adults in California
Living with a chronic illness or cancer can affect far more than physical health. It often brings emotional strain, uncertainty, and a sense of disruption to daily life. You may feel overwhelmed by medical demands, changes in functioning, or the emotional weight of navigating an ongoing health condition.
Many individuals experience anxiety about the future, grief over changes in identity or independence, or exhaustion from managing ongoing care. Even when life continues around you, it may feel like your internal world has shifted in ways others cannot see. This is where therapy can offer support. Learn more about my clinical background and approach on my about Jaclyn Staubach, LCSW page.
I provide online individual chronic illness and cancer therapy for adults (18+) across California, including Orange County and North Orange County communities such as Brea, Fullerton, and Yorba Linda. This service supports individuals navigating the emotional impact of medical conditions while maintaining quality of life and psychological well-being. You may also be interested in learning about anxiety therapy, burnout therapy, and caregiver therapy.
How Stress Related to Chronic Illnesses May Show Up:
Emotional exhaustion related to ongoing medical needs
Anxiety about symptoms, progression, or uncertainty
Grief related to changes in health, identity, or independence
Feeling isolated or misunderstood by others
Stress related to medical appointments, treatment, or care coordination
Chronic illness affects both emotional and physical well-being, and support can be helpful at any stage.
What Chronic Illness Therapy Focuses On:
Processing the emotional impact of diagnosis and ongoing health challenges
Coping with uncertainty and changes in functioning or identity
Managing anxiety, grief, and depression
Supporting mental health alongside medical care and treatment
Rebuilding a sense of meaning and self-connection.
Therapy for chronic illness is collaborative and tailored to your lived experience and needs.
Who This Service is For:
This service is a good fit for adults across California who experience burnout or chronic stress, including:
Individuals living with long-term or complex medical conditions, such as cancer
Adults undergoing treatment for a chronic illness/cancer or those in under surveillance following cancer treatment
People experiencing ongoing emotional symptoms, alongside a medical condition, that impacts daily functioning
All services are provided as individual therapy via a HIPAA-secure telehealth platform.
Ready to get started with Chronic Illness Therapy?
Need More Info Before You Book?
You’ll find answers to common questions about therapy, fees, and cancellation policies on the FAQ page.
Still Have Questions?
If you don’t find answers to your questions on the FAQ page, contact me.