
We. Believe. You.
Because Your Health Depends On It.
For Patients
Therapy Intensives For Chronic Illness, Anxiety, and Neurodivergence in Atlanta, and online across GA, FL, and CO
You are seen. Your pain is real.
Your body keeps saying "slow down" but your life keeps saying "speed up." You're tired of explaining invisible symptoms to people who don't get it, canceling plans last minute, or pretending you're fine when you're struggling just to get through the day.
The worst part? You've started to question if it's actually all in your head.
You've probably been told to 'think positive' or 'just push through' by people who don't understand what it's really like. We do, and you'll never hear us utter those words. We're here to help you stop fighting your body and start building the life you actually want - one that honors both your limitations and your dreams.
For Medical Professionals
Led by Licensed Professional Counselors & Certified Rehabilitation Counselors
Turn your most challenging chronic illness cases into success stories.
Our consultation helps providers reduce patient anxiety, improve treatment adherence, and decrease frequent office visits through
clear communication skills,
rapid rapport-building methods, and
streamlined patient education approaches.
Don’t let your patients leave your office wondering if you think it’s “all in their head.”
Helping people with chronic, complex medical issues and pain find joy in their relationships again through individual therapy and therapy intensives.
Increase your support, decrease your pain.
While therapy isn't a cure for chronic illness, research shows that strong emotional support can help ease your pain burden. We create a space to process your experiences, develop coping tools, and build meaningful connections that make a real difference in your life.
Quality Of Life

Hi! I’m Destiny,
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My clients usually find me when they’re at a loss for words. Years of feeling misunderstood by their loves ones, doctors, employers, and the world have them with a sense of “why do I even try?”
As a chronic illness therapist with lived experience, I know firsthand what it’s like to lose and find yourself over and over again. Nothing lights me up more than watching clients go from scared and in pain to feeling confident in their ability to ask for help, get their needs met, and form deeper and healthier relationships despite living with chronic medical conditions.
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Yes, and here’s why. Chronic medical conditions, such as Arthritis, Diabetes, Nerve and Pain syndromes, Lyme disease, gastrointestinal issues like Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Crohn’s Disease, and so many more diagnoses wreak havoc on our nervous systems.
Nervous system dysregulation and stress are a normal part of being human, but chronic dysregulation and stress has been repeatedly linked to an array of chronic diseases.
It’s NOT that chronic disease is caused by stress, it’s just that chronic disease symptoms are made worse by it.
That’s why I work from a mind-body approach called Somatic Experiencing, because trauma, negative life experiences, and positive experiences are all stored in the body. We can access them anytime we want - if we have the right tools in our hands.
I also use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy techniques in our work together
The goal isn’t to get rid of all stress - that’s impossible. But learning how to navigate it in a way that brings us closer to our loved ones is the main objective of mental health therapy for chronic pain and illness.
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I offer online therapy for people in Georgia, Florida, and Colorado who want to live beyond the pain of living with a chronic illness. You can click here to set up a free consultation where you can ask me any question you’d like about what our work together looks like.
I also see clients at my office in downtown Atlanta (don’t worry - there’s free parking right in front of the building!)
P.S. Whether we’re working together in-person or virtually, I’m a “shoes are optional” kind of therapist. I believe therapy should be as comfortable as possible, for both you and me.

Meet the Team
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Destiny Davis, LPC, CRC
FOUNDER, LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR, CERTIFIED REHABILITATION COUNSELOR, EXPERTISE IN HEALTH ANXIETY, CHRONIC ILLNESS & PAIN MANAGEMENT, AND ADHD
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Rachel Hopkins, LPC, CRC
CLINICIAN, LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR, CERTIFIED REHABILITATION COUNSELOR, EXPERTISE IN ADHD & AUTISM, GRIEF, AND KETAMINE-ASSISTED PSYCHOTHERAPY
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ASSOCIATE - Coming Soon
First-year therapists-in-training looking for a private practice site, contact Detsiny through the contact page.
Have you been fighting your body for quite some time?
If. . .
you’re always pushing past your limits to get through the day
you don’t have the energy for the things that matter to you
your body aches, your brain feels foggy, and the life you long to have seems out of reach
you have a lot of people relying on you, but you’re not quite sure who you can rely on when you’re struggling
. . . and if you’ve been trying to deal with these issues on your own for a while, it might be time to bring in the reinforcements.
We help clients in Atlanta, Georgia, Florida, and Colorado learn to stop fighting their minds and bodies so they can live the life they actually want to live.

We work with
Adults | Partners | Parents | Teens
in Atlanta, and online across GA, FL, and CO who are struggling with…
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Mind-Body Stress Recovery Learn to process and release stored stress in your body from illness, pain, and traumatic medical experiences. Destiny helps you understand the connection between emotional stress and physical symptoms, developing tools to strengthen and regulate your nervous system.
Mental Health Treatment for Chronic Illness Specialized therapy for managing anxiety, depression, and trauma related to chronic health conditions. Destiny focuses on your unique experiences with diagnosis, treatment, and the ongoing emotional weight of symptom management.
Building Resilience & Coping Skills Develop practical strategies to navigate the daily challenges of living with the uncertainty of chronic illness while maintaining your sense of self. Learn to cope with lifestyle changes and reconnect with who you are outside of your health challenges.
Family & Relationship Support Process how chronic illness impacts your relationships and learn to communicate effectively about your needs. Destiny helps couples and families navigate role changes, caregiver stress, and maintaining connection through health challenges.
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Emotional Support for Grief & Loss Process the complex emotions that come with losing a loved one or beloved pet, from shock and anger to profound sadness and isolation. Rachel creates a safe space to explore your grief without judgment or timeline pressure.
Navigating End-of-Life Find support through the overwhelming emotions and decisions of a loved one's terminal illness or final stages. Rachel helps you process anticipatory grief while managing caregiver stress and difficult family dynamics.
Moving Forward While Remembering Learn to carry your loved one's memory forward as you adapt to life without their physical presence. Rachel helps you work through survivor's guilt, create meaningful rituals, and find ways to honor your ongoing connection.
Building Resilience Through Loss Develop practical strategies for managing daily life while grieving, from work responsibilities to social relationships. Learn to navigate grief triggers, set boundaries, and tend to your needs during this transformative time.
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Processing Only Child Experiences Navigate the unique dynamics of growing up as your parents' sole focus, from intense expectations to deep family bonds. Rachel helps you understand how these experiences shape your relationships and sense of self.
Family Role & Boundaries Learn to set healthy boundaries with parents while maintaining connection, especially around caregiving responsibilities. Work through guilt, obligation, and finding balance in adult parent-child relationships.
Building Meaningful Connections Develop confidence in forming deep friendships and romantic relationships while honoring your need for solitude. Rachel helps you work through attachment concerns and trust-building at your own pace.
Personal Growth & Identity Transform perfectionistic patterns and self-criticism into self-acceptance. Learn to embrace your strengths while developing new ways of relating to others and yourself.
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Neurodivergent-Affirming Therapy Specialized support for adults with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia, and other neurodivergent experiences - whether formally diagnosed or self-identified. Destiny and Rachel create a space where your unique way of experiencing the world is understood and valued.
Managing Daily Life & Energy Develop personalized strategies for hardships with executive function, sensory processing, and social energy that work with your natural patterns, not against them. Learn to navigate work, relationships, and daily tasks while respecting your needs.
Understanding Your Neurodivergent Experience Explore and understand your personality traits and patterns in a judgment-free space. Whether you're newly discovering your neurodivergence or seeking deeper self-understanding, Destiny and Rachel help you process your experiences and build self-acceptance and helpful accommodations.
Preventing Burnout & Building Support Learn to recognize your limits, advocate for your needs, and create sustainable routines that honor your neurodivergent brain. Navigate relationships, work environments, and social expectations while staying true to yourself.
Support for Your Diagnostic Journey While we don't provide a diagnosis, we can help you make sense of your experiences and connect you with trusted assessment providers. Destiny and Rachel help you navigate the complex emotions of seeking answers while learning more about yourself along the way.
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Complex Trauma Recovery Learn to feel safe in your body and rebuild trust in relationships after long-term trauma. Destiny helps you understand your trauma responses while developing tools to manage overwhelming emotions, protective defense mechanisms, and flashbacks.
Emotional Regulation & Grounding Develop practical skills to navigate intense feelings, emotional flashbacks, and trauma triggers in daily life. Shift survival patterns into sustainable self-care through nervous system regulation and mindful awareness.
Reclaiming Your Identity Move beyond shame and self-criticism to discover who you are beneath trauma responses. Destiny helps you reconnect with your authentic self and build a foundation of self-trust and inner stability.
Building Healthy Relationships Learn to set boundaries, communicate needs, and develop safe, nurturing connections with others. Work through attachment wounds and relationship patterns while honoring your need for emotional safety.
We also help clients in Atlanta, and online across GA, FL, and CO who are struggling with…
chronic pain
medical trauma
caring for aging parents
postpartum anxiety (all genders)
new parenthood
career stress + burnout
stress related to living in a neurotypical world
Looking for more?
The Chronic Illness Therapist Podcast
Tune in to listen to in-depth conversations with qualified mental health and medical professionals who have a passion for chronic pain and invisible illness advocacy.
The Chronic Illness Therapists Directory
Your journey to healing starts here. Find expert support today.
Need a therapist who understands chronic illness? This list includes therapists from different states (not part of Destiny's practice) who specialize in chronic illness. Since therapists can only work with clients who live in the same state where they're licensed, this list helps you find someone in your state who understands what it's like to live with chronic illness.
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Last Updated: Feb 2025