Adjusting to Life with Chronic Illness

Living with a chronic illness or movement disorder can change more than your physical health. It can affect your relationships, your work, your confidence, your routines, and the way you move through everyday life. 
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Whether you're living with Parkinson's disease, another movement disorder, or a chronic medical condition, the emotional impact can be just as challenging as the physical symptoms.

When Your Health Changes, So Does Everyday Life 

​You may be trying to adjust to changing abilities while juggling appointments, medications, fatigue, pain, or uncertainty about what comes next. Some days, simply getting through your normal routine can feel overwhelming. You may also find yourself grieving the life you expected, feeling frustrated by your limitations, or wishing the people around you better understood what you're experiencing.

Many people begin therapy because they know something feels overwhelming, but they're not sure where to start.​

Practical Support for the Challenges You're Facing

Therapy gives you the opportunity to step away from the constant demands of managing your health and focus on your emotional well-being. You don't need to have everything figured out before you come in. 
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Together, we'll identify what's creating the most stress in your daily life and focus on practical ways to make things feel more manageable. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, low mood, changing relationships, loss of independence, or the emotional toll of living with a chronic condition, we'll work collaboratively to develop strategies that fit your life, your goals, and your energy level.

My Approach

Living with Parkinson's has given me personal insight into the challenges of adapting to a progressive condition. While every person's experience is different, I understand how exhausting it can be to constantly adjust, advocate for yourself, and navigate uncertainty. That perspective allows me to meet clients with empathy, realism, and an appreciation for the small changes that can make everyday life feel easier.
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My approach is warm, conversational, and collaborative. I enjoy working with people who are ready to have honest conversations but feel overwhelmed about where to begin. Together, we'll break down what's feeling most difficult into manageable steps and explore simple, practical exercises you can use between sessions. My goal is for therapy to feel useful—not just while we're talking, but throughout the rest of your week.

Schedule a Free Consultation

Living with a chronic illness or movement disorder brings ongoing challenges, but it doesn't have to define every part of your life. While you may not be able to change your diagnosis, you can develop new ways of responding to it, caring for yourself, and navigating the changes it brings.

If you're ready to feel more confident, more grounded, and better equipped to manage the emotional impact of chronic illness, therapy can help.
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​​I offer a free consultation so you can get a sense of whether this feels like the right fit.