
Chronic Illness
My Approach

We support individuals living with chronic illness by offering a compassionate, understanding space to process the emotional and practical challenges of managing long-term health conditions. Many clients come to us looking for more than just empathy—they want a therapist who truly understands what it’s like to live with chronic illness. At Heartwood Counseling and Wellness, our therapist with personal experience navigating chronic health challenges provides specialized support for conditions such as autoimmune disorders, POTS, chronic pain, fatigue, and invisible illnesses. We help clients cope with the impact of illness on identity, relationships, work, and self-worth, while learning to honor their limits and find balance. Our goal is to walk alongside you as you cultivate resilience, create a life that fits your body’s needs, and reconnect with hope and meaning.
Be Seen, Be Heard, Be Supported: Therapy For Life With Chronic Illness

therapists who can help:
Support for when living with chronic illness affects more than your physical health. Therapy can help you navigate the emotional toll, changes in identity and independence, relationships, uncertainty, and the challenges of building a meaningful life alongside your health. Living with chronic illness herself, Amy brings both professional expertise and personal insight to this issue.


You're not alone in this.

"I didn't choose this body, but I can choose how kindly I live in it."
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