Mental Health
121 EDS specialists in this category
Mental health professionals who understand EDS provide therapy for the anxiety, depression, and trauma that often accompany chronic illness, using approaches adapted for patients with connective tissue disorders. Look for therapists familiar with the psychological impact of diagnostic delays — many EDS patients wait years for a correct diagnosis. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and somatic therapies can be particularly effective for managing chronic pain-related distress. EDS patients also have higher rates of ADHD, autism, and PTSD, which an EDS-aware therapist can screen for.
Mental Health specialists are most concentrated in California (12), Florida (11), Maryland (7).
Last updated 2026-04-18
About Mental Health for EDS Patients
Living with EDS often means dealing with grief, frustration, and anxiety on top of physical symptoms. Years of being told nothing is wrong, losing abilities you used to have, and managing unpredictable flares all take a real psychological toll. A therapist who understands EDS won't dismiss your pain as "just anxiety" — they get that the mental and physical sides are connected.
What to Expect
Your first session will focus on getting to know your story — your diagnosis journey, current symptoms, and what's causing you the most distress right now. An EDS-aware therapist won't ask you to prove your condition is real. Many offer telehealth options, which can be helpful on high-pain days when getting to an office is difficult.
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Alabama (1)
Arizona (5)
Help & Hope Counseling
Mesa, AZ
Based in Mesa, Arizona, this mental health practice focuses on chronic pain. Transforming the Whole You — Mind, Body, and Relationships I...
Desert Heart Counseling
Phoenix, AZ
Desert Heart Counseling provides trauma-informed therapy for individuals seeking healing, connection, and growth. Based in Phoenix, AZ, I...
Be Balanced Counseling, LLC
Tempe, AZ
I have hEDS myself. Additionally, I have extensive psychotherapy training and certifications in trauma modalities (EMDR and IFS). This...
Iridescent Counseling Centers
Tempe, AZ
I am a counselor and I have Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, so I understand some of the unique struggles of individuals with EDS and chronic...
Help & Hope Counseling - Tucson
Tucson, AZ
Based in Tucson, Arizona, this mental health practice focuses on chronic pain. Transforming the Whole You — Mind, Body, and Relationships I...
Arkansas (2)
Kos House Therapy, PLLC
Bentonville, AR
Hey there! I’m Kendyl Hovis, a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S) practicing in Arkansas, and additionally licensed as an...
Bedrock Psychiatry
Little Rock, AR
Bedrock Psychiatry is a privately-owned outpatient psychiatric clinic that provides quality mental health treatment to children,...
California (12)
re+active therapy and wellness
El Segundo, CA
re+active Physical Therapy & Wellness is an interdisciplinary clinic in the Los Angeles area offering coordinated care for people living...
Feelings and Rainbows
Fullerton, CA
I specialize in working with LGBTQ individuals by providing a safe and affirming environment. Some of my areas of interest include: gender...
Rachelle Bloksberg MA, LMFT - California Telehealth 119841
Grass Valley, CA
Based in Grass Valley, California, this mental health practice focuses on hypermobility. Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and all the co-occurring...
Monarch Rising Therapy
Mission Viejo, CA
Hi, I’m Victoria! (she/they) As a lived-experience therapist, I specialize in neurodiversity-affirming therapy for individuals navigating...
Private Practice of Dr. Emily B. Fine, Ph.D., QME
Ontario, CA
Dr. Fine understands firsthand that managing complex medical conditions, such as EDS/HSD, MCAS, and POTS, often accompanied by mental health...
Lisa Belvy, Ph.D.
Orinda, CA
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with expertise in health psychology. I specialize in working with clients with EDS and HSD, and live...
Christina Sandman, Ph.D.
Pasadena, CA
Dr. Christina Sandman is a clinical psychologist who specializes in mindfulness-based (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical...
The Atypical View: Neurodiverse Therapy and Coaching
San Diego, CA
Lauren is a mental health therapist who has personal lived experience being diagnosed with hEDS, POTS and other chronic health conditions....
Alison Bateman, Ph.D., C-DBT
San Jose, CA
I have had a private practice since 2005, and see adults ages 18+ for individual and group psychotherapy. I also am available to serve as an...
Holistic Mental Health
Santa Ana, CA
I also have a passion for supporting the chronic illness community. As someone with multiple life-altering chronic illnesses [including...
Axis Mundi Center
Sonoma, CA
I am a medical advocate for someone with HSD/hEDS and have learned a lot about Ehlers-Danlos in the process of that. I work with many...
Heart Strings Therapy
Ventura, CA
Heart Strings Therapy is a licensed psychology practice led by Dr. Kristine Pickwith, PsyD, focused on supporting people living with...
Colorado (1)
Connecticut (1)
Delaware (1)
District of Columbia (3)
Godfrey-Smith Counseling
Washington, DC
Are you navigating the intersection of being chronically ill, queer, and/or neurodivergent in a world that doesn’t seem to have been built...
Mix Thomas Therapy
Washington, DC
I am a therapist and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) proudly serving LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, and chronically ill...
NP Home Assess
Washington, DC
I treat adults with Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, OCD and PTSD. I also see patients with chronic complex conditions such as EDS, Mast Cell...
Florida (4)
Stone Counseling & Consulting Services, LLC
Longwood, FL
At Stone Counseling & Consulting Services, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your mental health and wellness goals. Based in Longwood,...
Lake Nona Behavioral Health
Orlando, FL
Susan is a Registered Clinician Social Work Intern with experience working with children and teens diagnosed with hypermobility EDS. Susan...
SoulTrek Counseling and Consulting
Orlando, FL
My name is Lauren Gulla, I’m a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC). I specialize in working with trauma survivors, particularly those...
Alissa Sheldon, PhD, PLLC
Pembroke Pines, FL
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