Chronic Illness Therapy
Integrate what it means to cope with your illness, so that you’re still living a rich life.
Why me?
Will I ever get used to this new normal?
How will this affect my future?
What will others think of me?
Will I be a burden to those I love?
Humaning is already hard. Throw a chronic or terminal illness or disease into the mix and you’ve got the perfect storm for the spectrum of human emotion, from grief to anger, anxiety to fear. You might find yourself isolated from family, friends and colleagues who can’t understand or sympathize with what it’s like to live with and manage a chronic illness. That’s where counseling can help: therapists can provide that sympathetic presence, so that you feel seen and heard in your phase of life. Our practitioners can also help you build skills that will allow you to live as rich and functional a life as possible while you manage your illness.
Chronic illness therapy is a specialized form of therapy that aims to enhance your overall well-being by providing coping strategies, emotional support and practical tools as you navigate the physical, emotional, and social aspects of your illness. It is especially important to manage everyday stressors when living with chronic illness, because stress can take a toll on already sensitive and compromised physical health. Your therapist can focus stress-management as an additional goal in therapy. Our mission is to help individuals build resilient and connected lives even while facing serious health challenges.
Key components of chronic illness therapy may include:
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Help in processing difficult emotions like grief, anxiety, fear, resentment, anger and stress so that you can live a rich life in spite of your illness.
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Equip you with the tools to manage pain, fatigue, and other symptoms.
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Assisting you in adapting to changes in your daily routine, activities, and relationships.
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Enhancing assertiveness and effective communication skills so that patients can connect with their family, friends, colleagues and peers.
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Empowering you to advocate for yourself with medical professionals within healthcare settings.
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Collaboratively setting realistic and achievable goals to promote a sense of purpose and accomplishment.
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Exploring and deepening social connections so that you can build a support network and mitigate feelings of isolation.
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Offering information and resources related to the specific chronic condition to enhance understanding and informed decision-making
The goal is to help individuals not only manage the psychological impact of their illness but also improve their overall quality of life and resilience in the face of ongoing health challenges.
Get Started By Booking a Consult
Taking the first steps towards finding support to heal, change, and grow takes courage. Whether you are ready to schedule a session or you are still deciding if therapy is for you, We encourage you to reach out to our team. We would be happy to answer any questions you may have and to discuss options with you. To make sure we are a good fit, we can provide a free 20 min consultation.
Please provide your information in the contact form below and we will get back to you as soon as possible to schedule a session or answer your questions.
Mentaya
We have partnered with Mentaya to help clients use their out-of-network benefits to save money on therapy. Use this tool below to see if you qualify for reimbursement for my services.
Here's how it works:
1. Sign up for Mentaya: https://mentaya.co/inviteclient/mapleleafcounseling
2. Our practice will enter your sessions into the platform.
3. Mentaya submits the claim and handles any insurance follow-up.
4. You get reimbursed by insurance!
Mentaya charges a 5% fee per claim, which includes handling any paperwork required, dealing with denials, and calling insurance companies.