Therapy for Chronic Illness

Living with a chronic health condition can feel like a constant push and pull—wanting to do more but being unsure when to extend yourself and when to rest. It can be difficult to know how to listen to your body and decipher its signals, especially when symptoms fluctuate and your energy feels unpredictable. If you’re navigating Long COVID, chronic fatigue, autoimmune disorders, or other invisible illnesses, the medical system may have left you feeling unheard or dismissed, making it hard to trust your own inner wisdom. You might struggle with self-doubt, questioning your symptoms, and judging yourself for not doing “enough.”

Research shows a strong link between chronic illness and nervous system dysregulation caused by trauma and chronic stress. When your body is stuck in survival mode, it can heighten symptoms and make healing or a sense of well-being feel out of reach. This added layer of stress can make an already painful experience even more challenging, leaving you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and disconnected from yourself.

It can also be deeply frustrating to feel limited in what you can do—especially when it’s difficult to find activities that bring you joy within your body’s constraints. You might feel isolated, like no one truly understands what you’re going through. 

Thankfully, you don’t have to figure it all out alone. Therapy can help you reconnect with your needs, regulate your nervous system, and cultivate acceptance and trust in yourself and your experience. Together, we can find a balance between honoring your body’s limits and embracing what’s possible, so you can build a life that feels fulfilling, meaningful, and aligned with your values.