Does your pain come in your way to a life of quality? Does it frustrate you by impacting your daily functioning? In therapy, you can learn to manage your pain versus it managing you. Reach out to learn strategies to tame your pain.
Comprehensive Therapy for Chronic Illness at Lotus Beacon of Hope Psychotherapy in Toronto and Ontario
Living with a chronic illness can be overwhelming and challenging, impacting not only your physical health but also your emotional well-being. At Lotus Beacon of Hope Psychotherapy, we provide specialized support for individuals dealing with chronic illnesses in Toronto and Ontario. Our compassionate, integrative approach is designed to help you navigate the complexities of living with a chronic condition and improve your overall quality of life.
Our therapy services for chronic illness include:
Emotional Support and Counseling: Helping you process and cope with the emotional impact of your condition.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Assisting in managing negative thoughts and behaviors that can arise from chronic illness.
Mindfulness and Stress Management: Techniques to help you manage stress, anxiety, and pain associated with chronic illness.
Psychoeducation and Coping Strategies: Equipping you with knowledge and practical skills to manage your condition effectively.
Trauma-Informed Interventions: Addressing any trauma or psychological distress linked to your illness.
In the initial sessions, we focus on understanding the specific impact of your chronic illness on your life, exploring your emotional responses, and identifying your personal goals for therapy. Together, we develop a tailored plan that utilizes evidence-based interventions to support your journey towards improved mental and emotional health.
If you are struggling with the challenges of a chronic illness, reach out for a consultation. Discover how our psychotherapy services in the Toronto GTA and Ontario can help you achieve a better quality of life.
I've worked with people in the aftermath of motor vehicle accidents which can upend a person's life in an instant. I draw on my experience with illness and blend this with compassion and knowledge of coping strategies. It can be hard to do it alone, let me help.
Chronic Pain or physical illnnesses often have a psychological impact as well. Working with the mind body approach learning how emotions impact physical illnesses and vice versa. Being curious of why the pain or illness is present and your relationship to it. Relaxation techniques are especially important in implementing in everyday routines.
I specialize in helping individuals manage and cope with chronic pain or illness, using integrative techniques to alleviate physical discomfort and enhance emotional resilience. My approach focuses on the mind-body connection, providing holistic support to improve your overall quality of life. Let's work together to navigate your journey towards better health and well-being.
Registered Psychotherapist, HBEd, MA (Hons.), Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
As someone who has an immune disorder and rheumatoid arthritis and studied neuropsychology I can teach you coping mechanisms through somatic therapy and using mind over matter.
Myroslava Tyzkyj, Terri Roberton, Rahwa Gebredingle, and Barbara Brown have experience working with folks managing chronic pain or illness. They draw on somatic, cognitive and psychodynamic approaches to provide you with the support you need. Contact our Intake Worker to help determine who will be the best fit for you.
Working primarily from a Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy perspective, this work involves creating new neural pathways to connect the clients with their continued strengths and capabilities, leaving behind the pain and suffering and moving towards a new-normal.
When people are struggling with chronic pain/illness, this often has a negative effect on their mental health. Clinicians will work with you to manage and cope with emotions that arise as a result of this pain/illness and help you come up with adaptive coping mechanisms.