Chronic Pain and Illness Therapist in Atlanta and online therapy across Georgia, Florida, and Colorado
Meet Your Atlanta-based Chronic Illness Therapist
Living with chronic illness can feel like an endless maze of medical appointments, conflicting advice, and misunderstood symptoms. I'm Destiny, and I create a supportive space where your experiences are heard, validated, and understood – because I've walked this path too.
Meet Destiny
About Destiny Davis, LPC, CRC
With five years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor and Clinical Rehabilitation Counselor, I've dedicated my practice to supporting individuals through the complex journey of chronic illness. My approach combines personal understanding as someone who lives with chronic illness with evidence-based therapeutic techniques (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy; Somatic Experiencing).
Working Together
I offer a free 15-minute consultation to explore how I might support your journey. We'll discuss your needs, answer your questions, and ensure we're a good fit.
Fees
Between $175-$210 per session. We typically meet weekly for 4-6 weeks before dropping down to every other week, then once a month, then as needed or ending therapy. This varies from person to person depending on the level of support you want and need.
Educational Background & Training
Masters of Science in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling
Advanced training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Year 2 Trained in Somatic Experiencing
Former Family Liaison for an Intensive Outpatient Therapy agency
Locations
In-person sessions in Atlanta: 1249 Hartford Ave SW, Atlanta GA 30310
Virtual therapy available throughout: Georgia | Florida | Colorado
Your Body Knows the Truth
Living with chronic illness means your body is telling you something real - even when doctors, family, or previous therapists have dismissed your symptoms as "just stress" or "all in your head."
I take a different approach. I believe that trauma and illness affect both your mind and body. Your racing heart, constant fatigue, and unexplained pain aren't just symptoms to manage - they're your body's way of communicating. Your nervous system holds these experiences, influencing everything from your energy levels to how you handle stress.
That's why we'll work with your whole experience - physical, mental, and emotional. Through proven approaches like Somatic Experiencing and ACT, we'll help your body feel safer, develop practical coping strategies, and build a life that honors both your struggles and your strengths.
You deserve a therapist who believes your symptoms are real. In our work together, you'll find a space where your experiences are validated, your body's wisdom is respected, and healing can happen at your own pace.
Common Concerns I Help With:
✓ Managing chronic pain and fatigue
✓ Processing medical trauma and gaslighting
✓ Navigating hard-to-diagnose conditions
✓ GI issues, arthritic pain, genetic disorders, and chronic viral syndromes
✓ Develop a sense of safety in your body
✓ Perfectionism and procrastination patterns
✓ Childhood emotional neglect impacts
✓ Isolation and relationship challenges
✓ Finding meaning despite health limitations
✓ Healthcare system navigation
Treatment Approaches
✓ Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
✓ Somatic Experiencing (SE)
✓ Mind-Body Connection Work
✓ Trauma-Informed Care
✓ Relationship Enhancement Therapy
✓ Group Therapy Programs
You deserve support from someone who truly understands chronic illness. Through our work together, you'll find:
A space where your symptoms and struggles are believed and validated
Practical tools for managing pain, energy, and stress
Integration of mind-body healing through Somatic Experiencing
Support in building meaningful relationships despite isolation
Guidance in finding purpose while managing symptoms
Destiny is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Clinical Rehabilitation Counselor and specialist in chronic illness and disability counseling, maintaining a private practice in Atlanta, Georgia. Drawing from her experience as a former family liaison in intensive outpatient therapy, Destiny has developed expertise in facilitating meaningful connections between individuals and their support systems. Her clinical approach integrates evidence-based methodologies, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Somatic Experiencing, to address the complex challenges faced by clients managing invisible illnesses.
Destiny leads specialized therapeutic groups for adults, adolescents, and parents, focusing on relationship enhancement and community integration. Her therapeutic framework emphasizes the intersection of mind-body connection, assertive communication, and boundary development. As the host of The Chronic Illness Therapist Podcast, she extends her reach beyond clinical practice to provide accessible resources for the broader chronic illness community.
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