Chronic & invisible illness
Your worth isn't measured by what your body can do.
The part people don't see
Many people face the long-term impact of trauma and chronic illness, including conditions that affect energy, autonomic functioning, and overall capacity — like dysautonomia and POTS, hypermobility, ME/CFS, post-viral conditions such as Long COVID, and other invisible illnesses. And if you've been told it's “just anxiety” more times than you can count, you're not imagining the medical gaslighting — it's real, and it's exhausting.
- Feeling disempowered by your body
- Wanting to do more than your symptoms allow
- Navigating limitations that get misunderstood, minimized, or brushed off by doctors
- Grieving the version of life you'd planned — while still living this one
Goals in therapy
- Cultivating self-compassion
- Rebuilding trust with your body
- Setting goals that honor your energy, capacity, and natural rhythms
- Challenging the pressure to be productive or “push through”
A space that fits your reality
Whether you're managing ongoing symptoms, navigating fluctuating energy, or living with an unpredictable or invisible condition, therapy can support your mental health, well-being, and sense of agency.
This is a space where your worth isn't tied to what your body can do, and where you can work toward a life that feels sustainable, compassionate, and grounded in your reality. If you're feeling unseen or misunderstood — I see you.
Good questions
Things people often wonder
- Do I need a diagnosis to work with you on this?
Nope. Whether you have a clear diagnosis, you're still in the “what is happening to me” phase, or you're just really tired of explaining yourself — your experience doesn't need to be justified here.
- What if my energy is unpredictable?
That's part of what we work with, not a problem to hide. Sessions can be 30, 45, or 60 minutes, and telehealth means you can join from wherever is most comfortable. We'll find a rhythm that honors your energy, capacity, and natural rhythms.
- Can my partner be part of this?
Yes! I have a real soft spot for couples navigating the impact of chronic illness together — a shared space where it's understood, without judgment or things getting oversimplified.
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Free introductory call
Come as you are — symptoms and all.
A free, 15-minute call to talk about what's bringing you here, ask questions, and see if we click. No pressure — and a safe place to practice saying “no thanks” if it's not the right fit.