Living with chronic illness can often mean feeling misunderstood, alone, and overwhelmed.
Maybe your diagnosis came with a sense of hopelessness, with uncertainty about what lies ahead, or a sense of relief, after having had to chase down answers for months or years. Maybe you’ve experienced a mix of both.
But now it’s time to move forward, to navigate and manage and live with this illness, and it may feel like too much to bear. The burden of living with constant pain or illness is heavy enough on its own — not to mention the impacts it has on your work, your relationships, and how you feel about yourself.
Whether you are weeks or years into your journey with chronic illness, Dr. Damita is here to support you.
It is natural to feel overwhelmed right now. You may feel isolated and alone, perhaps with a hidden illness where you “look” healthy despite every day being a painful battle. You might be feeling like “I don’t know who I am,” struggling with your identity as this diagnosis impacts your career and the things you love to do.
There is hope for you. There is life, joy, and hope beyond your illness, and Dr. Damita is here to help you explore what that is for you. She knows that few people can understand this journey without having experienced it themselves. She identifies as someone with chronic illness and has both the training and expertise you deserve.
Chronic Illnesses & Conditions
Dr. Damita has experience supporting adults & elders with a variety of medical health conditions.
ALS
Arthritis
Autoimmune diseases
Chronic pain
Diabetes
Epilepsy
Insomnia
Multiple sclerosis
Parkinson’s
Rheumatoid arthritis
… and more
WHAT WE’LL WORK ON
When you work with Dr. Damita in therapy for chronic illness, you will:
Process how your diagnosis has impacted your mental and emotional health
Receive guidance on how to have conversations about your illness with family, friends, and coworkers
Develop skills for pain management and coping
Receive practical support for navigating the medical system
Work toward improved sleep and self-care
Increase your self-confidence when advocating for your needs and medical care
Cultivate a sense of independence and empowerment
Experience life beyond the confines of your illness.
