You may be in the midst of a life-changing diagnosis, or dealing with continued struggles from a chronic illness. Your body and its symptoms may feel unfamiliar, frightening, or confusing. You may feel like your once-reliable body is betraying you. Or, you may be exhausted from dealing with months or even years of confusing symptoms from chronic illnesses. Perhaps you’re in the diagnostic process for a yet-unknown diagnosis and feeling the stress of seeing yet another doctor or getting yet another round of tests.
Your illness may be impacting every other area of your life- your relationships with friends and family, your ability to work or achieve your goals, and your dreams for the future. You may feel like you’ve lost control over your future and are trying to find a path forward in a dark and unfamiliar landscape. You may feel sad, angry, alone, or trapped by a new reality you never asked for. The lifestyle changes you’re making combined with the medical treatments you’re receiving may feel overwhelming or like a full-time job in and of themselves.
You deserve a space to process the changes in your health, grieve the losses you’re experiencing, and receive support as you learn to cope with your new normal. We will honor your strengths and resilience as you navigate health diagnoses and their accompanying challenges of making lifestyle changes, requesting accommodations, and thriving in a society that can discriminate against people with disabilities both visible and invisible.
Many illnesses can have a direct impact upon mental health, and seeing a counselor who understands both the direct and indirect impact of physical illness upon your social and emotional wellbeing can be an important step in your healing.
As you navigate stress of health diagnoses, here’s who can help:
Kelsa sees individuals ages 10+ who are dealing with a new or ongoing chronic illness and medical challenges. She sees clients at both of our locations, as well as online.
Megan sees individuals 17+ who are experiencing medical challenges, as well as couples and families impacted by the ripple effects of illness and/or grief and loss. She works with clients at both of our locations, as well as online.
If you are seeking therapy to find a flourishing life amidst chronic illness, chronic pain, or medical challenges, please contact us now. You can do so by filling out our Request Appointment form on our website or call 717-723-8040 extension 100 to schedule with our Client Coordinators. Additionally, you can view the insurances we participate with, and you can read more on self paying for therapy.