Therapy for Chronic Pain & Illness
Where your pain is real & your worth is not defined by it
Living with chronic pain and illness means carrying an invisible weight.
Maybe you’ve endured endless doctor appointments, lifestyle changes, or shifts in your body—yet you’re left managing the emotional fallout alone.
You’ve done everything you can to cope. Still, the exhaustion, grief, and frustration pile up.
Pain isn’t just physical; it impacts your identity, your relationships, your sense of self.
I help people with chronic pain and chronic illness feel seen, supported, and empowered.
Let’s get back your joy!
Chronic pain and chronic illness is often misunderstood.
Friends and family may not fully get it, and doctors sometimes minimize or dismiss your experience. That dismissal can leave you feeling unseen, angry, or ashamed.
For some, pain has meant fertility challenges or difficult adjustments in daily life.
For others, it’s the constant pressure to “act fine” while struggling inside.
And for many, it’s the stress of carrying too much for too long without real support.
Pelvic pain and women’s health
I also work with many women navigating chronic pelvic health issues like endometriosis, interstitial cystitis, PCOS, and persistent pelvic pain. These conditions are not only physically painful—they can stir up grief, shame, or anxiety, especially when diagnosis takes years or treatment feels out of reach.
Where therapy fits in
My clients come to me at all stages of the journey:
Some are recently diagnosed and want tools for managing flares and calming their nervous systems.
Others are ready to explore how stress, trauma, or old memories may be amplifying pain.
All are looking for a place to be understood, to process the emotional burden, and to reconnect with their lives outside of illness.
Did you know?
Research shows that EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) can help with chronic pain.
It’s not about “thinking the pain away.” Instead, EMDR helps your brain and nervous system release old pain pathways and the stress tied to them. Many people notice that their pain feels less intense, less overwhelming, and easier to live with.
Less stress, more calm.
More freedom to focus on living, not just coping.
As a therapist trained in mind-body approaches (including EMDR and somatic tools), I help clients explore the connections between stress, memory, and pain. Together, we build coping strategies and emotional resilience, so you can feel more in control of your body and your life.
You are more than your illness. Therapy can give you space to breathe, process what you’ve carried, and find moments of ease and joy again.
I can help you find greater ease and support.
