Are You Struggling To Manage Health And Wellness Concerns?
Therapy can help you learn to manage chronic illness and navigate your day-to-day living. It provides a safe space where your needs are attended to and your experience is heard. Through therapy you can expect to feel more comfortable and in-control of your life. I will help you take active steps toward managing your illness while we find creative solutions that are specific to and accommodate your needs. You will learn how to effectively communicate with others and address how your condition may be impacting your relationships or work-life balance.
I take an integrative approach to chronic illness counseling. I provide a safe, trusting, warm and empathetic space where you can openly explore your desires. Together, we will collaborate to empower you to make the changes you need to feel more in control of your life moving forward. I will strive to help you reclaim a sense of confidence while I assist you in being able to live the type of life you want.
I know that adjusting to the restrictions of illness can be very difficult. However, with help and support, it is possible to adapt to your new situation in ways that feel manageable and rewarding. Even with a chronic illness, you can experience harmony and happiness in your life.
I have specific training and understanding of the physical and psychological impact of chronic illness and pain on one’s emotional well being, interpersonal relationships, career, and financial stability. I can support you as you adjust to these challenges, assist you with identifying resources, and teach you techniques that may reduce stress and moderate your pain.
How can EMDR help with Pain?
Chronic Pain can be debilitating, affecting many aspects of life. Pain can sometimes be difficult to manage, causing discouragement, depression, and anxiety. Research demonstrates that EMDR can help the brain to process pain differently, resulting in a lessened pain sensation. To date studies have demonstrated that EMDR is effective with pain caused by: Migraines, Pain from accidents and injuries, Fibromyalgia, Phantom limb pain in amputees, Chronic Illness, Post-Surgical pain, and Post-Partum Pain. These studies show that EMDR not only reduces pain, but also decreases depression, anxiety, and the need for medication, while increasing coping skills and quality of life. EMDR can be a wonderful complement to physical therapy, chiropractic care, massage, and other treatments. For more information about EMDR, or to view published research, go to: www.emdr.com or www.emdria.org