The Chronic Illness & Medical Trauma Cohort
A 6-Week Clinical Cohort for Allied Health Professionals
April 7 – May 12, 2026 | Tuesdays at 6PM ET / 5PM CT
Format: Live 90-minute Zoom sessions + recorded replays (for each cohort only - replays will never be used outside of this cohort)
Size: Maximum 20 participants for personalized attention (SOLD OUT)
Bonus: Alumni group for ongoing support after the 6 weeks end
Continuing Education: This program offers 4 NBCC CEs, and depending on your state and licensure, you may be able to apply an additional 5 hours toward your independent study — check with your licensing board.
Cost: $550 SOLD OUT
You already have what it takes
If you've found your way here, you're probably already doing meaningful work with clients navigating chronic illness. You understand this intersection from both sides – as a skilled clinician and often through your own lived experience with health challenges.
I've had the privilege of working with therapists like you for the past three years in my monthly clinical and business consultation groups, and what strikes me every time is how deeply personal and meaningful this work is for all of us. Like me, you pour your heart into supporting clients through some of their most vulnerable moments.
But here's what I keep hearing from you:
"I feel like I'm flying by instincts alone."
"I want the educational framework to organize what I'm already doing well."
"There's got to be more structure out there for this specialized work."
You're right. And that's exactly why Victoria Rodriguez and I created this cohort.
The gap we’re filling
Over the past year, both Victoria and I have been getting countless questions about how we developed our expertise in working with complex health issues. While there are smaller programs that touch on specific modalities – CBT for chronic pain, ACT for chronic pain, pain reprocessing therapy – there's a significant gap.
Nothing comprehensive brings together the clinical structure you've been asking for.
You deserve more the confidence you deserve when treating this incredibly important population.
I was fortunate to have my entire master's program grounded in disability justice work. Victoria received mentorship throughout her PhD program focused on disability identity integration and trauma work. We want to share that structured foundation with you.
What you'll leave with (Learning Objectives):
We’ve designed this program to be a combination of education and consultation that will give you the clinical framework to elevate your practice.
Week-by-Week Foundation Building:
Assessment & Treatment Planning - Proper evaluation approaches for clients with chronic conditions
Medical Trauma & Healthcare cPTSD - Understanding and treating healthcare-related complex trauma
Family Systems & Support Networks - Navigating relationships when illness is involved
Grief & Identity Reconstruction - Supporting clients through the identity shifts that come with health challenges
Neuroplastic Pain Communication - Ethical approaches without falling into cure myths
Self-Care & Sustainability - Essential practices to prevent over-identification and burnout
The Consultation Difference:
Each 90-minute session includes dedicated time for you to bring your toughest cases. Get guidance on the clients who keep you up at night, with the support of a community that truly understands this work, both professionally and personally.
This training is for you if:
You work with clients who have chronic symptoms, pain, or fatigue — diagnosed or not
You've ever felt stuck with a medically complex client and weren't sure why
You want to practice trauma-informed care that accounts for medical and systemic trauma, not just interpersonal trauma
You hold a license requiring NBCC or CRCC continuing education credits
About the Presenters
Destiny Davis, LPC, CRC Therapist in Georgia, Colorado, and Florida specialize in neurodivergent affirming care for medical trauma & chronic illness
About the Presenters
Victoria Rodriguez, PhD LPC Therapist in Louisiana & Florida specializing in neurodivergent affirming care for medical trauma & chronic illness
The Chronic Illness Therapist has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7980. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. The Chronic Illness Therapist is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.