Chronic Illness & Disability

Disabled and chronically ill people devote much of their time to thinking about and managing their physical health. Dealing with the medical system is exhausting—whether you’re in frequent appointments with medical professionals, or you’re fighting to find the time and money to see a doctor at all. All of this naturally takes a toll on your mental health, which can in turn make your symptoms worse. Therapy can be a helpful place to process emotions about chronic illness and all that comes with it. Some of the things you might need support with are:

• Processing a new diagnosis

• The journey toward diagnosis

• The ups and downs of treatment

• Encounters with medical staff

• Working through internalized ableism

• Building systems of support for progressive illness

• Learning to work with your mind and body