Chronic Illness Support Group
Facilitated by Xyla Payne, LICSW
Licensed clinician
About this group
Living with a chronic illness can feel isolating and overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. This chronic illness support group offers a safe, compassionate space for adults managing long-term conditions like autoimmune diseases, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, AS, EDS, and more. You’ll find genuine peer support, guided conversations, and practical tools for emotional wellness and coping. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been managing your condition your whole life, this group reminds you that you’re not alone and your story matters.
COVID-conscious
This is a virtual group, which is a COVID-safe option.
Neurodivergent-affirming
This group is neurodivergent-affirming, welcoming the
full range of neurodivergence, not only autism and ADHD.
Accessibility
Accommodations are honored and respected here.
Details
- Format
- Virtual
- Group type
- Open (join anytime)
- Space
- Currently full. Ask about a waiting list.
- Schedule
- Monday · 5:00 PM – 6:15 PM · Every other week
- How long it runs
- Ongoing, no set end date
- Session length
- 75 minutes
- Location
- Online (statewide)
- Cost
- Sliding scale, $25-$100
- Facilitator type
- Licensed clinician
- Topics
- Grief & loss, Trauma & PTSD, Chronic illness & pain, Self-esteem & identity, General support
- Who it's for
- Adults, Young adults (18–25), Older adults (55–69), Older adults (70+)
- Time of day
- Evening (5pm & later)
- Gender identity
- All gender identities welcome
- Sexual orientation
- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Queer, Pansexual, Asexual / ace-spectrum, Heterosexual / straight
- Community & culture
- Multiracial
- Language held in
- English
- Approach / Modality
- Psychoeducation, Peer support, Process / interpersonal
Get in touch
xyla@bbholisticcounseling.com or https://www.bbholisticcounseling.com/get-started-1