Therapy for Chronic Illness in Richmond, VA
Living with a chronic illness can feel exhausting—physically, emotionally, and mentally. The day-to-day challenges often extend far beyond medical symptoms.
Therapy offers a safe space to process these challenges and find ways to live a meaningful life—even with the ups and downs of illness.
FOCUS AREAS
Emotional distress – sadness, anxiety, or frustration about how life has changed.
Uncertainty about the future – fears about flare-ups, test results, or long-term impact.
Loss of identity – struggling with who you are beyond your diagnosis.
Strained relationships – feeling isolated, misunderstood, or distant from loved ones.
Daily fatigue – not just in your body, but in your heart and mind too.
Going to therapy to help manage your chronic illness isn’t about “fixing” you.
It’s about honoring your experiences, easing the emotional load, and helping you reconnect with hope and purpose
01 Adapt
Learn to adjust to lifestyle changes and limitations and rebuild self-confidence and identity beyond your diagnosis.
02 Improve Communication
with family, friends, and care teams
03 Emotionally process
the stress, anxiety, and depression related to illness so that you can cultivate healing and resilience
