Chronic Illness
Coping with chronic health conditions
Dealing with a chronic health condition can take it all out of you.
Maybe you’re coping with a new diagnosis or you feel like no one understands what you’re going through. You might be finding yourself wondering how to handle a new treatment plan, or feeling like you have no one to talk to about your worries.
No matter what it is, you’re beginning to notice how these issues are popping up in your every day life:
Feeling shame or blame about your medical issues
Worrying about your evolving health care needs
The endless cycle of physical and emotional stress
Counseling with me can help.
It may feel impossible now, but you can feel in sync with yourself. You can find mind-body balance. You can live life with less stress and worry. And I can help you get there.
Mental health care related to chronic illness can help you:
Cope with diagnoses and concerns
Help alleviate the endless cycle of emotional worry and the physical toll it can take
Gain a sense of peace related to your health.
I’ll help through this process, tailoring each step to your unique needs and circumstances. I have spent my career helping patients with chronic illnesses cope with their every day lives. Together, you can feel more in touch with your physical and emotional needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are therapy sessions like?
A: At first sessions tend to revolve around me getting to know you, your history, and what brought you to this stage of your life. A session is a a space that is just for you, free of judgment or unsolicited advice. If you are engaging in teletherapy, you meet from the comfort of your home for about an hour. We might do relaxation exercises or EMDR. I meet my clients where they are and provide what they need at each session.
Q: How long do I need to be in therapy?
A: This is different for everyone. Sometimes clients know that they want to work on something for a predetermined amount of time. Most of the time, we feel it out and do what works best for you.
Q: How do I know if therapy will work for me?
A: I am a firm believer that everyone can benefit from therapy. Just like we take care of our physical health, it’s important to care for our emotional health. Even people who have a million people to talk to will still benefit from talking to a professional who will hold space for them and help them get through the tough times. I have advanced training in working with people with chronic health conditions of all kinds; genetic, acquired, you name it. I’ve spent a lot of time working with people through different areas of their life like medical trauma, coping with diagnoses, and developing care plans.
Q: How do we get started?
A: Contact me to set up a free 10-minute phone consultation. We will talk about your goals, how I can help, and make a plan to start meeting.
