Episode 24 | Affirming Care for Chronic Pain with Destiny Davis, LPC NCC CRC

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  In this episode of The Affirming Minds Podcast, host Shaina Siber sits down with Destiny Davis, LPC, CRC, to explore the complex psychological and emotional effects of chronic illness. Destiny is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Clinical Rehabilitation Counselor specializing in chronic illness and disability counseling, based in Atlanta, Georgia. With a background as a family liaison in intensive outpatient therapy, she has deep expertise in connecting individuals with their support systems.

Destiny shares insights into how chronic illness impacts identity, relationships, and mental health, and discusses the critical role of disability-affirming and trauma-informed care. She breaks down how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Somatic Experiencing

can be powerful tools for helping clients navigate the challenges of invisible illnesses while fostering resilience, self-compassion, and meaningful engagement in life.