Chronic illness affects way more than your physical health- it can change your identity, disrupt your daily life, and bring waves of grief, anger, and fear. Living in a body that doesn’t feel predictable is deeply vulnerable- therapy offers a safe, understanding space to explore these emotions, release shame, and build new ways of relating to yourself and your body as you navigate life.

Chronic pain deeply affects mood, identity, relationships, goal setting, and sense of self. Living with ongoing pain can feel exhausting and isolating, especially when others can’t see or understand what you’re experiencing. Therapy offers a compassionate space to process those emotions, and can help you learn new ways to cope and care for yourself as you navigate life with pain.

Experiencing a change in your body or abilities can deeply impact your sense of identity, independence, and belonging. It often brings layers of grief, the transition can feel vulnerable and isolating, and many people carry shame about needing support or adapting to new realities. Therapy offers a dedicated time to process those emotions, mourn losses, rebuild a sense of self, and find meaning as you navigate life with an acquired disability.

Partnering with a service dog is a life-changing relationship. Alongside the support and freedom your dog provides, you may also carry feelings of vulnerability, frustration, or isolation as you navigate public spaces, shifting identities, or the realities of living with disability. Therapy offers a space to process the complexities of this partnership, explore the emotions that come with dependence and visibility, and support the bond you share with your dog.