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With you through the constant, unseen work of chronic illness<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Living with a chronic illness can be overwhelming. You might feel that your condition has made your future feel uncertain or scary. It might make you feel different or isolated from friends and family. Or make the stress of every day life feel impossible with its symptoms, management, and the ongoing navigation of complex healthcare systems. <\/span><\/p>\n

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I offer a supportive space to explore how illness has shaped your story, your sense of self, and your relationships. I also bring lived experience to this work, having been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes as a teen. <\/span><\/p>\n

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When we start working together, many people begin to notice a shift in how they relate to both themselves and their illness. Therapy can offer a space where the emotional weight of living with a chronic condition no longer has to be carried alone. <\/span>Instead, we can build understanding, coping strategies, and ways to live with greater steadiness and meaning alongside your illness. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Have more questions? Interested in reaching out to discuss your experiences more? <\/em><\/p>\n

Click below to book a free 20-minute phone consult.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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