online counseling for individuals adjusting to cancer, chronic illness or medical trauma in MA and CT

A compassionate space to explore life as health changes.

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Does this sound familiar?

Maybe you find yourself unable to enjoy the present moment because you are preoccupied with cancer recurrence or anticipating your next chronic illness flare-up. Or maybe you find yourself spending more and more time isolating from the people that you love while struggling with exhaustion and sleep? Perhaps you notice yourself crying frequently and don’t recognize yourself in the mirror.

  • You feel alone and isolated while family and friends are celebrating successes and living carefree lives.

  • Receiving news of a medical diagnosis often leads to more questions than answers like: will life ever be the same?

  • You’re unable to find joy because it’s difficult to think about anything else outside of illness.

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I’m Shannah, and I can help.

Life doesn’t have to stay this way.

I provide psychotherapy for anxiety and grief, helping you develop a toolbox of skills to combat worried thoughts and cope with medical uncertainty.

After therapy with me, many clients feel more grounded, more understood, and better able to cope with illness and medical trauma. You will gain the strength to spend your time in a way that is meaningful to you.

Learn more about me.
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How I can help

I specialize in counseling for people living with the emotional impact of illness.

  • Help navigating the emotional ups and downs of cancer. Learn more.

  • Learn the tools you need to combat your anxiety about chronic illness and feel motivated to incorporate meaningful activities into your life again. Learn more.

  • Replace negative with positive thoughts and sensations so you can rise above wounds from the medical field. Learn more.

How it works

  • Reach out today.  I’ll answer any questions you have during your free consultation so you can make sure I’m the right fit for you.

  • In every session, we’ll get to the core of what’s keeping you stuck. Together, we’ll develop the tools you need to take the reins back on your life and stop letting your anxiety control you. 

  • You can feel more supported, more capable, and more joyful—without having to change who you are or where you are in your experience.

You don’t have to figure this out on your own. I meet you where you are in your experience with illness and offer support as you navigate what life looks like right now.

You’re not alone.

You don’t have to do this alone. Reach out for support today.  

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