Learn to live with chronic illness.

Online Counseling for Individuals and Caregivers Struggling with Chronic Illness in Massachusetts and Connecticut

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It’s like you can never enjoy the present moment.

Are you constantly anticipating the next chronic illness flare-up and feeling helpless?

Maybe you find yourself scouring the internet for hours trying to find answers about chronic illness, or perhaps you blame yourself and feel like the issues are your fault.

You may be unable to enjoy socializing and activities that you used to or simply avoid social situations altogether out of fear of causing a flare-up.

Perhaps you feel like chronic illness controls everything that you do.

Does this
sound like you?

Struggling to connect with those you love because you are so preoccupied by illness.

Completing tasks at work or even going to work feels too demanding.

Recovering from the last flare-up or preparing for the next makes you feel constantly worn down and exhausted.

Counseling can help you learn to live with your chronic illness.

HERE’S WHAT WE’LL DO TOGETHER

It may feel impossible now, but you can learn to live with chronic illness and enjoy life. You can learn skills to help you make changes to the things that you can control. You can stop living in survival mode.

And I can help you get there.

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PsychoTherapy for chronic illness provides you with the support you deserve:

  • Identify triggers and create a clear plan for when symptoms arise.

  • Feel validated and learn advocacy skills, so that you can communicate with medical teams effectively.

  • Understand how much energy is needed for tasks and learn to plan out activities within those limits so you can stop overdoing it and find more joy in the activities that are important to you.

My approach to psychotherapy for chronic illness comes from a place of validation and grace:

Believing that while having a medical challenge can be an overwhelming experience, you can learn to better manage the illness and positively change what is within your control.

It’s time to stop living in fear of your chronic illness.

It’s time to stop living in fear of your chronic illness.
I can help.

Questions?

FAQs

    • First, we’ll check in to see how everything has been since we last met and what is most important for you to discuss in our session. 

    • Then, we’ll work together on the problem that you brought up and/or a coping mechanism. 

    • Finally, we’ll plan for any difficulties that might come up between now and your next session.  You’ll leave each session feeling empowered to try something new or with a fresh perspective that you may not have considered before. 

  • Psychotherapy will work for you if you are motivated to make changes in your life to live the life you deserve. 

    Even though I am currently cancer-free, I continue to face ongoing medical challenges. I have spent my career helping those who are struggling with medical illness and understand how overwhelming and powerless it can feel. 

    This is your opportunity to do something to help yourself.  So much of your life is out of your control right now, but you can take this step today to change your life for the better.

  • Reach out to me today to schedule a free 15-minute consultation.  During your consultation, you can share why you are seeking help now, and I’ll answer any questions you might have.  If you feel like we are a good fit during your consultation, we can move forward with scheduling a full intake session once you have completed your initial paperwork. 

    Scheduling a consultation is your first step to healing.