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The Chronic Illness Therapists

The Chronic Illness Therapists

De : Destiny Davis LPC CRC
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 Disrupting the mental health and medical system for people with chronic, invisible illnesses. We will no longer accept lack of answers, empathy, and guidance from the professionals we are told to trust. It’s not in your head, you are not a burden, and we’ll prove that to you one episode at a time. I'm an Atlanta-based mental health therapist specializing in chronic pain / invisible illnesses. This podcast is for educational and insight purposes only and should not be used as a replacement for mental health treatment. Always seek medical advice before making changes to your health regimens.Destiny Davis LPC CRC Hygiène et vie saine Psychologie Psychologie et psychiatrie
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    • Ep 117: Wellness When You're Chronically Ill Isn't What You Think It Is with Dr. Victoria Rodriguez, LPC

      Ep 117: Wellness When You're Chronically Ill Isn't What You Think It Is with Dr. Victoria Rodriguez, LPC
      Feb 16 2026
      FOR MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS:🏢 WE’RE HOSTING A CONFERENCE! It’ll be an IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL event in Atlanta, GA, on MARCH 6&7, 2026!⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠REGISTER HERE!⁠⁠⁠⁠NON THERAPISTS: SIGN UP FOR DESTINY'S NEXT LIVE WORKSHOP⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Upcoming Workshops!⁠⁠JOIN DESTINY’S MEMBERSHIP - for folks with chronic pain & illness→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Welcome To The Waiting Room⁠⁠⁠⁠ (ongoing support for staying regulated while living with chronic illness - This does not replace therapy, but it’s a great addition to your regular therapy appointments)Episode summary:In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Victoria Rodriguez, PhD, LPC, a licensed professional counselor in New Orleans, Louisiana. In her private practice, she specializes in medical trauma and provides wellness trainings for professionals and healthcare organizations. She also serves on the Pregnancy Associated Mortality Review Board with the Louisiana Department of Health to advance equitable medical care across the state.In this conversation, we cover:The social model of disability and practical tools like a daily “tension list” and workplace accommodations (including resources like the Job Accommodation Network) to reduce physical and psychological strain.A reimagined approach to wellness: seasonal capacity, community care in chronic illness, and how cultural and family context shape our relationship to pain, rest, and asking for help.Clinical considerations for chronically ill therapists, including self-disclosure, managing countertransference, and building rest into your schedule before burnout.Why accommodations and comfort are acts of self-worth—and how accessibility practices (like those modeled at the Chronic Illness Therapist Conference) reflect the belief that wellness is about environment, not earning rest.Victoria reminds us that wellness isn’t about being cured or perfectly “healthy”—it’s about intentionally designing your environment and practice so you can show up fully. She challenges the idea that rest must be earned through productivity, arguing instead that comfort is a basic human right. For chronically ill therapists doing complex work, that message is both grounding and revolutionary.MEET DESTINY:⁠⁠ ⁠Website⁠⁠⁠ /⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ /⁠⁠ ⁠BlueSky⁠⁠⁠ /⁠⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ /⁠⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠MEET GUEST: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠ / ⁠Instagram⁠Join Victoria's next FREE training "The Home-Based Practice: Intentional Design for the Chronically Ill Telehealth Therapist" to learn how to design your office and practice to build a successful business AND prioritize your comfort. Register at homebasedtherapist.com⁠⁠→ ⁠READ THE BLOG FOR THIS EPISODE⁠⁠ASK DESTINY ANYTHING→ ⁠⁠⁠Submit your questions here⁠⁠⁠FOR YOU, OUR PODCAST LISTENERS:JOIN DESTINY’S MEMBERSHIP - for folks with chronic pain & illness→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Welcome To The Waiting Room⁠⁠⁠⁠ (ongoing support for staying regulated while living with chronic illness - This does not replace therapy, but it’s a great addition to your regular therapy appointments)FOR MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS:🏢 WE’RE HOSTING A CONFERENCE! It’ll be an IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL event in Atlanta, GA, on MARCH 6&7, 2026!⁠⁠ ⁠REGISTER HERE!⁠⁠🛋️ ⁠⁠⁠Join The Mastermind!⁠⁠⁠ (monthly business and clinical consultation calls for medical professionals specializing in working with patients with chronic illnesses)🧭 Get Your Client Roadmap For Navigating Complex Trauma and Chronic Illness (specifically for mental health therapists) (COMING SOON-⁠⁠ ⁠sign up for the waitlist⁠⁠⁠)WANT TO SAY THANKS? - Reviews tell the app, “hey, people like this! Show it in the algorithm to more people!” :)💜 ⁠⁠⁠Leave a review on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠🟢 ⁠⁠⁠Leave a rating on Spotify⁠⁠⁠Disclaimer: Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence.
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      1 h et 5 min
    • Ep 116: Why Chronic Illness Requires Specialty | Chronic Illness Therapists Conference

      Ep 116: Why Chronic Illness Requires Specialty | Chronic Illness Therapists Conference
      Feb 12 2026

      🏢 WE’RE HOSTING THE CHRONIC ILLNESS THERAPISTS CONFERENCE! It’ll be an IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL event in Atlanta, GA, on MARCH 6 & 7, 2026!

      REGISTER HERE!⁠⁠⁠⁠

      Use code EARLYBIRD for $100 off!


      Episode Summary:

      In this episode, therapists Destiny Davis and Victoria Rodriguez explain why chronic illness requires specialized clinical training beyond traditional therapy approaches and discuss the first-ever Chronic Illness Therapist Conference. They explore common treatment goals for chronically ill clients—including communicating needs without feeling burdensome, learning to rest and pace, and navigating accommodations—while debunking the myth that all major medical experiences are inherently traumatic and addressing how environmental factors and systemic issues often contribute to medical trauma.


      REGISTER HERE!⁠⁠ Use code EARLYBIRD for $100 off!
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      14 min
    • Ep 115: Why Empathy Is Not Enough For Chronic Illness

      Ep 115: Why Empathy Is Not Enough For Chronic Illness
      Feb 12 2026

      🏢 WE’RE HOSTING THE CHRONIC ILLNESS THERAPISTS CONFERENCE! It’ll be an IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL event in Atlanta, GA, on MARCH 6 & 7, 2026!

      ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠REGISTER HERE!

      Use code EARLYBIRD for $100 off!


      Episode Summary:

      In this episode, therapists Destiny Davis and Victoria Rodriguez discuss why empathy alone isn't enough when working with chronically ill clients and share insights about the first-ever Chronic Illness Therapist Conference. They explore the importance of understanding medical terminology, disability theory, and evidence-based frameworks, beyond just lived experience and compassion, to effectively support clients navigating chronic illness, medical trauma, and the US healthcare system.


      ⁠REGISTER HERE and use code EARLYBIRD for $100 off!
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      13 min
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