Rehabilitation & Disability Therapy Counseling
Living with a disability, whether acquired suddenly or developed over time, can change everything. At Sandy Crisp Counseling + Coaching, we offer rehabilitation and disability therapy designed to support you emotionally, psychologically, and practically as you navigate these changes and rediscover your path forward.
Our work is grounded in compassion, evidence-based practice, and lived experience. Through thoughtful rehabilitation counseling and individualized disability counseling services, we help clients process grief, reduce anxiety and depression, build resilience, and reconnect with a meaningful life.
Sandy Crisp Counseling + Coaching
Sandy Crisp Counseling + Coaching
Living with a disability, whether acquired suddenly or developed over time, can change everything. At Sandy Crisp Counseling + Coaching, we offer rehabilitation and disability therapy designed to support you emotionally, psychologically, and practically as you navigate these changes and rediscover your path forward.
Our work is grounded in compassion, evidence-based practice, and lived experience. Through thoughtful rehabilitation counseling and individualized disability counseling services, we help clients process grief, reduce anxiety and depression, build resilience, and reconnect with a meaningful life.
A Safe Space to Feel Everything
Counseling Without Judgment or Pressure
Counseling should never be about being told how to feel or how quickly to “get over” what you’ve lost. In our rehabilitation and disability therapy, we offer a space where all emotions are welcome.
You are allowed to be angry.
You are allowed to be sad.
You are allowed to grieve for as long and as loudly as you need.
Our approach to rehabilitation counseling honors your lived experience. We do not minimize pain or rush healing. Instead, we support you in understanding your emotions, validating your reactions, and finding your own path forward.
Understanding the Emotional Impact of Disability
Disability can bring layers of loss: loss of physical ability, independence, income, relationships, or identity. It can also expose people to discrimination, misconceptions, and isolation. Our disability counseling services are specifically designed to address these complex emotional and social challenges.
Through rehabilitation and disability therapy, we help clients name their feelings, process grief, and develop tools to cope with both internal struggles and external barriers.
We support clients experiencing:
- Anxiety and depression related to disability
- Trauma from medical events, accidents, or illness
- Grief and identity changes
- Chronic pain and medical conditions
- Fear and uncertainty about the future
- Relationship strain and social isolation
- Discrimination and internalized stigma
- Substance use concerns connected to coping with pain or loss
What Makes Sandy Crisp Counseling + Coaching Different
Our practice is built at the intersection of professional expertise and personal experience. Sandy Crisp uniquely combines three disciplines: mental health counseling, rehabilitation counseling, and addiction counseling to provide deeply integrated care.
As a nationally certified rehabilitation therapist with lived experience of serious illness and extensive rehabilitation, Sandy understands the emotional toll of rebuilding life after trauma. This perspective informs every aspect of our rehabilitation counseling approach.
We use evidence-based theories tailored to each client’s needs and goals, including:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Person-Centered/Talk Therapy
Trauma-informed care
Mindfulness-based strategies
These approaches are thoughtfully integrated into our disability counseling services to support healing, self-awareness, and sustainable change.
With the guidance of a skilled rehabilitation therapist, clients learn not only how to cope but also how to thrive.
Helping You Get Back to Living
Rehabilitation is about reclaiming your life on your own terms. Our rehabilitation and disability therapy focuses on empowering you to actively shape your future, even when circumstances have changed.
We help clients:
- Talk openly with loved ones about their disability experience
- Navigate relationship changes and boundaries
- Build communication skills and emotional regulation
- Promote acceptance and explore concepts like neurodiversity
- Identify personal needs and advocate effectively
- Participate actively in care planning and service coordination
- Recognize the power of their own voice in creating change
Supporting Recovery at Every Level
Healing is rarely linear, and recovery looks different for everyone. Our rehabilitation counseling services are flexible, client-driven, and responsive to your evolving needs.
We provide support around:
- Trauma and medical trauma
- Grief and ambiguous loss
- Chronic illness and pain management
- Relationship and family dynamics
- Isolation and identity shifts
- Discrimination and systemic barriers
- Loss of income or lifestyle changes
Our disability counseling services are designed to meet you where you are, without pressure or judgment.
Our online rehabilitation counseling programs are built to ensure equity, dignity, and inclusion at every step.
Practical, Accessible Care That Meets Your Needs
Access matters. That’s why we offer online rehabilitation counseling programs that remove barriers related to mobility, transportation, fatigue, or geographic location. Clients across Texas can receive high-quality rehabilitation and disability therapy from the comfort of their own space.
Our practical solutions include:
- Secure online counseling services
- Flexible appointment times (Monday–Saturday, 9 AM–7 PM)
- Trauma-informed care practices
- Accessible intake paperwork (online platform, large print, simple language)
- Access to interpreters and translation services
- Support for Deaf/deaf and hard of hearing clients
Ethical, Evidence-Based Disability Counseling
Although “people with disabilities” are often grouped together, disability is not a single experience. Our rehabilitation counseling services are guided by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations for individuals with acquired disabilities and aligned with the American Psychiatric Association (APA) Guidelines for Assessment and Intervention of Individuals with Disabilities.
We also adhere to ARCA Disability-Related Counseling Competencies and the ACA Code of Ethics. Every potential client completes an initial assessment to determine whether our disability counseling services are the right fit.
If a client requires care beyond our scope or accommodations we cannot safely provide, we collaborate with caregivers and community partners to offer appropriate referrals, always prioritizing client welfare, dignity, and safety.
Turning Pain Into Strength
Therapy is not about avoiding pain; it’s about learning how to move through it. In rehabilitation and disability therapy, we help clients face difficult emotions rather than suppress them. By allowing yourself to fully feel anger, grief, or sadness, those emotions can be transformed into insight, resilience, and strength.
Sandy’s own journey through trauma, illness, surgeries, and rehabilitation informs her belief that life after disability can still be rich, meaningful, and even exciting. With the support of a compassionate rehabilitation therapist, clients learn that they are not defined by limitations but by the choices they make moving forward.
Personalized Online Rehabilitation Counseling Programs
Our online rehabilitation counseling programs are personalized to reflect your goals, values, and lived experience. Whether you are adjusting to a new diagnosis, managing a long-term condition, or rebuilding after trauma, we tailor rehabilitation counseling strategies that fit your life, not the other way around.
These programs are ideal for individuals seeking:
- Flexible access to care
- Disability-informed mental health support
- Trauma-aware counseling from a certified rehabilitation therapist
- A collaborative, empowering therapeutic relationship
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a formal diagnosis to begin therapy?
No. A formal diagnosis is not required to start rehabilitation and disability therapy. An initial assessment helps determine whether our services are a good fit for your needs.
Is this therapy only for newly acquired disabilities?
No. Rehabilitation counseling can be helpful at any stage; new, long-term, progressive, or fluctuating conditions are all welcome.
Can therapy support work or career-related challenges?
Yes. Disability counseling services can help with emotional readiness, self-advocacy, workplace boundaries, and navigating career transitions related to disability.
Will online counseling be effective for me?
Many clients find online rehabilitation counseling programs effective and accessible, especially when mobility, fatigue, or sensory needs are factors. Fit is discussed during your consultation.
What if my needs change over time?
Care is flexible. If your needs shift beyond the scope of rehabilitation and disability therapy, we’ll discuss next steps and provide appropriate referrals when needed.
Begin Your Journey Toward a New Normal
There is no “right way” to live with a disability, only your way. At Sandy Crisp Counseling + Coaching, our rehabilitation and disability therapy services are designed to help you discover what that looks like for you.
We can help you through psychological and emotional challenges, support you in redefining your identity, and walk beside you as you create a life that reflects who you truly are today.
If you’d like to learn more about our rehabilitation counseling and disability counseling services, we invite you to schedule a free consultation.
Rehabilitation and Disability Therapy Services
Offering professional rehabilitation support and compassionate disability therapy services.