Transformative Health Psychology for Women's Health Issues
Health psychology for chronic illness, oncology and women’s health issues
You find yourself feeling disconnected from your body, your mind and loved ones.
Adjusting to health issues can shape how you engage with the world around you. You may feel drained, lose interest in activities you once enjoyed, or find it difficult to connect with loved ones. Physical symptoms might impact your energy and focus, and you could struggle with a feeling of “not being enough” for yourself or those you care about.
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Major life transitions—whether related to menopause, chronic illness, or even just changes with age—can make you feel disconnected from your body and mind. You may feel like you don’t recognize yourself anymore, which can lead to frustration or sadness.
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Women’s health issues such as PMS, chronic pain, or cancer can often be downplayed or misunderstood. This can make you feel alone, as if you’re fighting a silent battle that others don’t truly grasp, even if they want to.
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Life changes, especially those related to health, can alter how you see yourself and affect your confidence. Navigating body image after surgeries, a new diagnosis, or simply the natural effects of aging can bring up feelings of shame or discomfort.
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When you’re dealing with health challenges or adjusting to new phases in life, simple tasks can feel overwhelming. You might feel stretched thin, unsure of how to balance your needs with the demands of family, work, and social obligations.
Therapy supports your emotional and physical wellbeing to help you…
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Reconnect with your strengths and adjust to your evolving identity
Increase your support system and improve your communication with loved ones so you can feel more supported
Feel empowered with tools to navigate the medical system and conversations with providers
Increase coping skills and develop tools to help you manage overwhelming emotions
Helping you find peace in change and joy in the journey.
Whether you're adjusting to a new diagnosis, managing ongoing treatment, or finding your way after recovery, each stage brings unique difficulties. But with the right support, you can face these challenges with greater resilience and hope. While we may not always have control over the course of an illness, together we can work to lessen its emotional toll and improve your overall well-being.
Reclaim your story. Redefine your care.
Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, but they don’t have to define you. Together, we’ll uncover your resilience and create a path toward healing and balance.