Chronic Illness

Living with the realities of a lifelong illness or condition can be incredibly overwhelming. Whether it's a new diagnosis, a condition you’ve been living with for years, or some other form of medical complexity, it can be hard to find people who really “get it” and understand your experience.

While we may not share the same diagnoses**, I am a certified, card carrying member of the chronic illness club (one of the worst clubs with the paradoxically best members) and have been navigating multiple ongoing medical diagnoses for most of my life. Knowing how lonely this road can be, I am passionate about supporting other chronically ill folks as they move through the myriad mental health impacts of physical health concerns. Always with a keen eye for ableism and how it it impacts our experience of the world, you and I can explore things like grief and loss, building trust and alliance with your body, relational strain, medical advocacy, and anything else your chronic illness may touch.

You’ll find me a compassionate ally who will never pity or force silver linings and instead will offer solidarity, validation, and space for you to just be.

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**Of note, I have a special interest in working with folks who have been diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). I have been diagnosed with hEDS since 2018 and recognize the deeply complex nature of EDS and its unique overlap with neurodivergence and specific mental health conditions.