Anyone coping with chronic illness—including the loved ones who care for them—understands the emotional burdens that often accompany these health challenges. I have experience working with clients living with conditions such as Alzheimer's, autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and IBD, and Parkinson's disease.

In supporting clients through chronic illness, we often work on two complementary levels: external and internal. Externally, we focus on building sustainable support systems by strengthening connections with family, friends, and community resources. Internally, we explore how clients see themselves beyond their diagnosis, examining their core identity and values that remain unchanged by their condition.

We may also explore ways their experience with illness has fostered growth, resilience, or deeper connections—reframing aspects of their journey in empowering ways. By focusing on quality of life, relational health, medical advocacy, and self-compassion, we create a framework that supports both clients and their families in living with greater intention and meaning.