Specialty Area
Chronic Illness Counseling
Compassionate psychological support for the emotional, identity, and relational challenges of living with chronic illness.
The Emotional Weight of Chronic Illness
Living with a chronic illness is about so much more than managing physical symptoms. It can bring profound losses — of identity, capability, future plans, and relationships. The emotional toll is real and significant, yet it often goes unaddressed in medical settings.
You may find yourself grieving the person you were before your diagnosis. You might feel isolated because others don't fully understand what you're going through. You may struggle with anxiety about the future, depression, or the exhaustion of managing both physical and emotional pain.
How I Can Help
A Mind-Body Approach
My work emphasizes the mind-body connection, which is especially relevant when living with chronic illness. Approaches like Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction have strong evidence for reducing symptoms, improving quality of life, and building emotional regulation in those with chronic conditions. I integrate these practices thoughtfully alongside talk therapy and somatic work.
Chronic illness counseling often includes Mindfulness-Based Therapy and anxiety support.
You Are More Than Your Diagnosis
Let's work together to find support, meaning, and quality of life alongside chronic illness.
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