Chronic Invisible Illnesses 

Compassionate Therapy for Chronic Invisible Illnesses

 

Living with a chronic invisible illness can feel isolating, frustrating, and exhausting—especially when others don’t see or understand what you’re going through. As a psychotherapist specializing in chronic pain and invisible illnesses, I provide a supportive space where you are truly heard and validated. integrate CBT, DBT, ACT, and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) to help you navigate the emotional toll of chronic illness, advocate for your medical needs, and develop coping strategies that empower you to live more fully.

 

Whether you're facing Crohn’s disease, fibromyalgia, autoimmune disorders, chronic fatigue, or other invisible conditions, my approach is tailored to help you manage stress, reduce medical trauma, and reconnect with your sense of self beyond your diagnosis.you don’t have to go through this alone. Let’s work together to create a plan that supports both your emotional and Invisible illnesses are chronic medical conditions that significantly impact a person’s life but are not immediately visible to others. These illnesses often involve persistent pain, fatigue, cognitive difficulties, and other debilitating symptoms that may not be outwardly apparent. Because they are "invisible," individuals with these conditions may face misunderstanding, skepticism, or lack of support from others, including medical professionals.

 

Common Invisible Illnesses Include:

• Autoimmune Diseases: Lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS), Sjögren’s syndrome

• Neurological Disorders: Migraines, epilepsy, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), fibromyalgia

• Chronic Pain Conditions: Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), interstitial cystitis

• Mental Health Disorders: Depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD

• Gastrointestinal Disorders: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), gastroparesis, celiac disease

• Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders: Addison’s disease, hypothyroidism, diabetes

• Chronic Fatigue Conditions: Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), long COVID

Challenges of Living with an Invisible Illness

• Lack of Understanding: Others may not recognize the severity of symptoms since they are not physically obvious.

• Medical Gaslighting: Some individuals struggle to get an accurate diagnosis or have their symptoms dismissed by doctors.

• Emotional Toll: Living with an unpredictable illness can lead to anxiety, depression, or isolation.

• Work and Social Limitations: Chronic symptoms can interfere with daily responsibilities, employment, and relationships.

How Therapy Can Help

As a psychotherapist specializing in chronic invisible illnesses, I provide emotional support, coping strategies, and advocacy tools to help you manage the psychological impact of your condition. You don’t have to prove your pain to be taken seriously—your experience is valid, and you deserve support.

Let’s work together to help you navigate your journey with greater resilience, understanding, and empowerment. 

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