Counseling for Medical Illnesses, Burnout & Grief and Loss

Welcome to Kardia Counseling Center, where we specialize in providing empowering and compassionate mental health support for individuals living with medical or chronic illness, grief and loss, professional and personal burnout, and other challenges.

Navigating life in the context of chronic illness is challenging and we provide counseling services tailored to provide support and empowerment for patients, loved ones, and healthcare professionals. We provide support to individuals and loved ones facing medical conditions such as cancer, multiple sclerosis, autoimmune diseases, and more which often includes grief and loss counseling. We also have expertise in working with medical professionals experiencing burnout and providing support with stress management to help empower you to regain balance and foster mental well-being.

With a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and welcoming therapy approach, we help create a secure environment in order to help guide you through your unique experience. We understand the importance of a holistic approach that acknowledges the intricate connection between your emotional and physical well-being. Together, we'll explore, heal, and build the foundation for a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Conveniently access our therapeutic services from the comfort of your home with online therapy, available to residents across California. Our practice is centered on offering private pay mental health services, ensuring a confidential and personalized therapeutic journey that prioritizes your individual needs. We don't currently take insurance, but can provide you a superbill to send to your insurance for reimbursement as an out-of-network provider.

On-line appointments currently available.

"If you are always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be."

~ Maya Angelou


Compassionate support for life’s challenges…

Facing life's complexities takes courage, and we’re here to offer compassionate guidance. Here's how we can help:

  • Personalized Anxiety and Depression Support: Guidance for dealing with anxiety and depression, especially in the context of medical illnesses.

  • Chronic Illness Support: Specialized counseling for those navigating medical conditions like cancer, MS, autoimmune diseases, and more.

  • Grief and Loss Support: A safe space dedicated to giving you the time you need to process and grieve the pain of loss.

  • Burnout and Stress Relief: Break free from the cycle of stress and burnout with expert guidance and practical strategies. We specialize in working with healthcare professionals.

  • Trauma-Informed Therapy: A secure space for healing and addressing the impact of past experiences.

Therapy room for people living with medical illness, healthcare professional burnout, & grief and loss

Therapy is a relationship in which we can help unburden you from feelings of self-doubt and hopelessness so that you can follow your heart and live life according to your core values. We invite you to explore your history, examine your thoughts and feelings, become more self-compassionate, and stand up for yourself in order to live life more fully.

Therapist specializing in chronic illness, healthcare professional burnout, and grief and loss

Jackie Williams, PhD, LMFT

I have over 20 years of experience providing therapy.

I provide a safe, affirming environment with sensitivity to diverse backgrounds, identities, & beliefs.

My style is caring, humorous, and challenging.

I provide confidential support to therapists, therapists in training, and healthcare professionals.

How I can help

  • Therapy for Women and Personal Growth

    Personal Growth

    Insight, Healing, & Empowerment

  • Therapy for people living with chronic illness like cancer, MS, autoimmune disorders, diabetes, women's health issues

    Health, Illness, and Medical Diagnoses

    For Patients, Caregivers, and Medical Team Members

  • Therapy for healthcare professionals, therapy for professional burnout

    Healthcare Professionals

    Balance & Healing from Burnout

  • Online California Therapy for those living with grief and loss

    Grief & Loss

    Living with loss

“Let yourself be silently drawn by the strange pull of what you really love. It will not lead you astray.” ~Rumi.

Take the next step. Contact me to get started.