Therapy for Chronic Illness

Because you deserve support that honors your body, your needs, and your life.

ONLINE ACROSS VERMONT, MARYLAND, & NEW YORK

Living with a chronic illness can feel like carrying something invisible that impacts everything.

You may look “fine” to the outside world, but inside, you’re navigating daily pain, fatigue, appointments, uncertainty—and often, the weight of feeling misunderstood. You might be grieving the life you used to have, struggling with relationships, or wondering where you went in the middle of it all.

Chronic illness is more than physical symptoms. It affects your identity, your mental health, and your sense of safety in the world.
And if you’ve ever been dismissed by doctors, pressured to “push through,” or made to feel like your pain is all in your head, you’re not alone.

It’s real. And you deserve support that gets it.

We see you.

We believe you.

  • Tired of being told “you don’t look sick”

  • Burnt out from managing appointments, symptoms, and responsibilities

  • Grieving the version of life or health you once had

  • Struggling with anxiety, depression, or trauma alongside physical illness

  • Feeling disconnected from your body or your identity

  • Longing to be understood without having to explain everything

You might be …

Our practice offers therapy for chronic illness that centers your lived experience. You won’t be asked to push through or “stay positive.” You’ll be met with compassion, validation, and support grounded in lived expertise and evidence-based care.

Our approach

Chronic Illness Therapy That Meets You Where You Are

At Robbins Therapy, we specialize in supporting individuals navigating life with chronic illness. Whether you’re living with an autoimmune disease, fibromyalgia, long COVID, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), or another complex condition, you don’t have to do it alone.

Chronic illness impacts more than your body. It can affect your mental health, your relationships, your work, and your sense of identity. Many of our clients come to us feeling overwhelmed, dismissed by doctors, isolated in their experience, and unsure where to turn next.

You deserve a therapy space that understands the realities of chronic illness—without judgment, pressure, or unrealistic expectations.


Our team of licensed therapists offers individual therapy and group therapy for people living with chronic health conditions. We provide online therapy (telehealth) throughout New York, Maryland, and Vermont so you can access support from wherever you are and however you’re feeling. Whether you’re mostly homebound, balancing work with flares, or somewhere in between, therapy can be tailored to your energy, schedule, and needs.

We help clients explore:

  • The emotional impact of chronic illness and invisible disability

  • Medical trauma and mistrust of the healthcare system

  • Grief, identity shifts, and relationship changes

  • Setting boundaries, advocating for yourself, and coping with flare-ups

  • Burnout, pacing, and how to rest without guilt

  • Reconnecting to your body with gentleness and care

We also support neurodivergent individuals with chronic illness and recognize the unique intersections of ADHD, autism, and long-term health conditions.

  • Our therapists offer

    • Specialized training and lived understanding of chronic illness, disability, and medical trauma

    • A trauma-informed, client-centered approach tailored to your pace and needs

    • Flexible scheduling and teletherapy throughout Maryland, New York, and Vermont

    • Inclusive, affirming care for LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and disabled clients

    Whether you’re newly diagnosed, years into your illness, or somewhere in between—we’re here to help you feel more grounded, supported, and empowered in your life.

  • We know starting therapy can feel like a lot—especially when your energy is already limited. That’s why our intake process is simple and flexible.

    We offer:

    • Free 15-minute phone consultations

    • Clear communication and paperwork you can complete online

    • Therapists with experience adapting sessions to your current capacity

    We believe therapy should never add pressure to your life. Instead, it should feel like a soft place to land.

    • :You don’t have to be productive to be worthy

    • Listening to your body is a radical act of self-respect

    • Rest is not laziness

    • Your pain is real—even if it’s invisible

    • You can be both struggling and resilient

    We’re not here to cheerlead or give you toxic positivity.
    We’re here to walk beside you with honesty, compassion, and tools that actually make space for the life you’re living.

You don’t have to do this alone.

Get support that fits your life.