Coping with Illness or Injury
A serious illness or injury can change much more than your physical health.
A medical diagnosis, injury, or major health event can disrupt your routines, independence, relationships, work, and sense of who you are.
You may be dealing with fear about the future, grief over changes in your life, anxiety, depression, anger, or simply feeling overwhelmed by everything that has happened.
I've worked with people coping with experiences including stroke, amputation, paralysis, heart attack, cancer, and other significant medical conditions.
Adjusting to What Has Changed
Therapy can provide a place to process what you've been through and make sense of the changes you're facing.
We can work on:
-
Coping with uncertainty and fear
-
Adjusting to changes in independence or daily life
-
Processing grief and loss
-
Managing anxiety or depression
-
Developing a more helpful mindset
-
Reducing stress and calming your mind and body
-
Finding ways to move forward while acknowledging what has changed
Depending on your needs, treatment may incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based approaches, and other stress-reduction strategies.
If you're struggling emotionally after an illness or injury, I offer a brief, free consultation.