Chronic Illness

 Chronic Illness

Living with chronic illness changes everything — your body, your mind, your relationships, your future.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 130 million Americans live with at least one chronic condition. That means 1 in 2 adults is navigating the emotional and physical toll of an illness that doesn’t go away.

Chronic illness doesn’t just affect the body — it brings waves of anxiety, depression, grief, and existential questioning. It can strain families, isolate the person who’s sick, and force everyone involved to reimagine what’s possible.

At Oaks Counseling Center, we understand that chronic illness is not just a medical issue — it’s a life issue.

Our clinicians have worked with medically complex and chronically ill clients for over 15 years, including in hospital and home settings throughout Los Angeles.

Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been living with illness for decades, therapy can offer a space to:

• Process medical trauma

• Grieve the loss of health, energy, or identity

• Build coping strategies that actually honor your capacity

• Navigate changing family roles

• Make meaning in a life that no longer fits the old map

We meet you where you are, not where the chart says you “should” be.

To request a consultation, please contact Oaks Counseling Center at 818-516-7674.