Most people do not know how exhausting, overwhelming, and terrifying it can be to face a chronic health diagnosis. As someone who faced chronic pain daily and has multiple chronic health conditions, I understand how hopeless and isolating it can be to live with everything that comes with health challenges. But there is hope, and you are not alone. I am committed to supporting and working alongside you and will listen, empathize, and guide you towards the process of healing.
Personalized therapy begins with understanding your unique experiences and goals. Through tailored sessions, we use techniques to address your challenges, foster growth.
The process begins with an in-depth conversation to understand your health challenges, goals, and personal history. This helps us create a clear roadmap for your therapy journey.
The process involves finding the unique approach that works for you. We will explore what has and has not worked for you in the past, and meet you where you are at right now.
This is where we will work together to examine what has and has not been working for you. We will have conversations and adapt our approach based on how well or not things are going. I will ask you for feedback often and explore how we can better meet your therapeutic needs.
Therapy provides a safe, supportive space to explore your thoughts and feelings, overcome challenges, and achieve personal growth. It will help you to…
Absolutely not. This is a massive fear for many chronic illness warriors, usually because they have experienced medical gaslighting in the past. Your physical pain and your symptoms are entirely real and valid. My job is not to question your physical reality, but to help you manage the emotional weight that comes with it.
Therapy is not a magic cure for physical illness. However, pain and stress are deeply linked in the nervous system. When we are highly anxious or depressed about our condition, our muscles tense and our nervous system goes into overdrive, which can actually increase physical pain. By reducing your emotional stress and anxiety, clients often notice that the intensity of their physical flare-ups becomes more manageable.
This is the beauty of virtual therapy! You do not need to "dress up" or commute. If you are having a flare-up, you are more than welcome to do your session from your bed, with a heating pad, or with your camera turned off. We will always adapt our sessions to meet your energy levels for that specific day.
Never. "Toxic positivity" (the idea that you just need to smile and look on the bright side) is deeply harmful, especially when you are chronically ill. Some days are just going to be terrible, and you are allowed to say that out loud. We focus on acceptance and resilience, not forced happiness.
No, you do not. Many people spend years in medical limbo, undergoing tests without getting clear answers. The stress of being undiagnosed and having unexplained symptoms is a trauma in itself. Your experience is valid, and you deserve support whether you have a formal diagnosis or not.
Finding a therapist who "gets it" is crucial, especially when you are trusting them with your health journey. I offer a free, brief virtual consultation specifically so you can ask questions, get a feel for my approach, and decide if my style feels like a safe, supportive match for you before committing to a full session.
