Culturally responsive therapy for chronic illness, anxiety, and medical issues — Washington, DC, Maryland & virtually in 43 states

Therapy for Chronic Illness, coping with medical conditions, and caregiver stress. 

Washington, DC (DMV) & Online

Therapy focused on coping with the physical and mental barriers of chronic illness

→ Are you ready to live your life with vitality?

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You Might Be Here Because…

  • You’re exhausted; not just physically, but emotionally.

  • You’re managing appointments, labs, specialists, and no one is talking about what this is doing to your actual life.

  • Your body feels unreliable, and it’s hard to trust yourself.

  • You look “high-functioning” from the outside, but privately you’re overwhelmed.

  • You feel behind, off-track, or frustrated by the systems you’re navigating.

  • Chronic illness changes more than your body.
    It changes your relationships, your work, your identity, and your sense of control.

Therapy here is about addressing all of that.

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Who I Work With - common medical conditions

I work with adults navigating:

  • Autoimmune and immune-related conditions

  • GI and brain–gut disorders

  • Chronic pain and fatigue

  • Functional neurological disorders

  • Long COVID

  • Rare diseases

  • Medical trauma and procedure anxiety

  • Caregiver burnout

  • Health-related anxiety

If you don’t see your diagnosis listed, that doesn’t mean we’re not a fit.

This Isn’t Passive Therapy

I practice evidence-based psychotherapy grounded in health psychology and behavioral science.

That means:

  • We look at real patterns: thoughts, behaviors, and brain-body responses.

  • We build skills that help you function in your actual life.

  • We talk honestly about what’s changeable and what isn’t.

  • We make room for identity, oppression, and systemic realities without pretending they’re irrelevant.

  • We work collaboratively. You are not a passive recipient here.

What Happens Next

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Step 1
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation.

Step 2
We talk about what’s going on, what you’re hoping for, and whether we’re a good fit.

Step 3
If it feels right, we begin structured, goal-oriented work together.

You don’t have to figure everything out before reaching out.

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What is Health Psychology?

Chronic illness doesn’t just affect the body. It affects identity, decision-making, relationships, and your nervous system. Health psychology bridges the gap between medical care and lived experience. It helps you understand how your mind and body interact and gives you tools to navigate both.

You deserve therapy that understands the science, medical treatment, and complex impact of chronic illness on your life, relationships, and work.

Learn more about Me