Affirming therapy for people living with chronic illness/chronic conditions in Georgia (Offered Remotely)
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Chronic Conditions Affirming Therapy
A space where your body, story, and truth are never too much.
Living with a chronic condition (or six) can feel incredibly isolating — like the world keeps spinning while you're stuck navigating a reality no one else seems to fully understand. You may feel left out, dismissed, or like you're carrying something heavy that no one can see.
At The Counseling Zebra, we understand that chronic illness isn’t just about what’s happening in your body — it’s about how you’re treated because of it. How you're overlooked, questioned, or made to feel like you're “too much.”
This is a space where you don’t have to explain, prove, or perform. We believe you. We see you. And we hold space for the fullness of your experience — including the invisible parts.
Who We Work With
We support people navigating:
Rare or misunderstood diagnoses
Co-occurring and co-morbid conditions (physical, sensory, neurological, or otherwise)
Complex chronic illness that doesn’t “fit” into neat categories
Medical systems that don’t see the whole person
The emotional toll of years of appointments, testing, and feeling unheard
Whether you've spent years collecting diagnoses or are still searching for answers, you're welcome here.
We also work with people who are:
Tired of being dismissed, minimized, or gaslit by providers
Feeling left behind in friendships, work, or day-to-day life
Longing for a space where someone truly gets it
Worn out from trying to keep up with a world that wasn’t built for your body
Craving rest, validation, and real support — without having to mask or push through
When you live with multiple diagnoses, overlapping symptoms, or conditions that baffle even specialists, it can feel like you’re piecing your life together without a manual.
Maybe you’ve been passed from provider to provider. Maybe you've had to advocate for yourself more times than you can count. Maybe you’ve been told “you’re fine” when you’re clearly not. That’s not just exhausting — it’s traumatic.
We understand that:
Complexity doesn’t mean invalid or non-existent — it means you’ve had to adapt constantly
“Inconclusive” doesn’t mean it’s all in your head
You may carry grief, frustration, fear, and deep wisdom from your journey
Holding space for all of that is just as important as any treatment plan
We’re here to hold space for the layers, the uncertainty, the nuance — without judgment or pressure to have it all figured out.
We Understand Medical Complexity
Let’s Talk About Medical Trauma
If you’ve been dismissed, disbelieved, or harmed by medical providers, that stays in your body. The anxiety before appointments, the bracing when someone doesn’t believe you, the fear of being labeled “difficult” — it’s real, and it’s valid.
We hold space for:
The trauma of not being believed
The fear of future harm
The exhaustion of always advocating
The grief of being failed by systems meant to help
Your trauma may not look “typical,” but it’s real. You don’t have to minimize it here.
Our Approach to Chronic Illness Affirming Care
We don’t treat you like a project to fix. We treat you like a human being who deserves softness, support, and care that honors your whole story.
We focus on:
Your autonomy and consent – You guide the pace and direction
Nervous system awareness – Understanding how your body holds stress and how to bring gentleness to that
Processing emotions – Making room for grief, frustration, pride, joy, and everything in between
Collaborative care – You don’t have to carry everything alone, but you’ll never be pushed
There is no “right” way to live with a chronic condition — only the path that works for you. We're here to help you find it with care and support.
Whether you’re in Atlanta, Savannah, Augusta, Athens, Macon, Columbus, or a rural Georgia community—our remote therapy sessions make it easy to access compassionate care from the comfort and privacy of your home. All you need is a quiet space and a secure internet connection. We use HIPAA-compliant platforms to ensure your sessions are safe, confidential, and convenient.
What You Won’t Get Here
No pressure to “push through”
No minimizing, silver-lining, or toxic positivity
No assumptions based on your diagnosis
No expectation to educate us
No treatment plans that ignore the reality of your energy, limits, or needs
Fully virtual, for anyone living in Georgia
Accessible, flexible, and adaptive
Affirming of all identities, neurotypes, bodies, and conditions
Flare-friendly, fatigue-friendly, spoon-friendly, zebra affirming
You don’t need to feel “well enough” to reach out. You can show up from bed in pajamas. You’re worthy of support and can show up exactly as you are.
Our Services Are
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