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Living with Chronic Pain & Illness

Individual therapy in person in Bethesda , MD or virtually for clients in Maryland and DC.

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Chronic pain and illness take away more than your health.

They can take away your time, your peace of mind, your ability to socialize, your energy to do your favorite things, and your ability to show up for your job and your loved ones.

Doctors don’t always listen to you, friends and family don’t always understand, and you sometimes question your own experience.

Whether your diagnosis is new, you’ve been living with it for years, or you’re still seeking answers, it’s easy to feel alone with chronic health issues.

I make sure therapy is a space where you feel heard, believed, and accepted. We will build strategies to manage your symptoms, process the impact on your life and relationships, and find room for what matters to you so your illness doesn’t define you.

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Together, we can…

  • explore the impact to your identity

  • manage mental health issues that arise as a result of the illness

  • shift your relationship with your health

  • learn how to manage the psychological and physical highs and lows

  • practice assertive communication in medical appointments and with loved ones

  • learn to prioritize your wellbeing and values

  • process what you are grieving

  • find balance between protecting your body and energy while still being active

  • gain new coping skills and find new sources of joy and peace

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