Therapy & Hypnotherapy for Chronic Health Conditions

Integrative support for the mind-body impact of chronic illness

Living with a chronic health condition can be physically and emotionally exhausting. Many people find themselves managing symptoms, anticipating flare-ups, navigating medical appointments, or adjusting to changes in their body and daily life.

Whether you are coping with autoimmune disease, chronic pain, digestive disorders, cancer, neurological conditions, or another long-term health concern, the stress and uncertainty can take a major toll on emotional well-being.

Our psychologists provide specialized therapy for individuals navigating chronic illness and complex medical conditions. We help clients reduce anxiety, build resilience, regulate the nervous system, and regain a greater sense of control and quality of life.

Because chronic illness affects both the mind and body, our integrative approach supports the connection between physical health, emotional well-being, and nervous system functioning.

Laura Faiwiszewski, Psy.D
Clinical Psychologist
Expertises
Crohn’s Disease, chronic pain & other chronic conditions
Ages
Adults
Approach
ACT & EMDR
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Laura Bowles, Psy.D
Clinical Psychologist
Expertises
IBS, gut & digestive issues
Ages
Adults & teens 16+
Approach
Hypnosis, CBT, health & gut-directed psychology
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Deborah Teng, Psy.D
Clinical Psychologist
Expertises
Autoimmune & chronic health conditions
Ages
Adults & teens 16+
Approach
Hypnosis, CBT & ACT
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conditions we support

Our clinicians support people living with a wide range of chronic and complex medical conditions. While we are not medical specialists in every diagnosis, we understand the emotional, psychological, and day-to-day challenges that chronic health conditions can create.

Clients we work with may be living with:

  • Autoimmune and inflammatory conditions
  • Chronic pain conditions
  • Digestive and gut-brain disorders
  • Neurological conditions and TBI
  • Cancer-related stress and adjustment
  • Health anxiety and medical trauma
  • Stress related to chronic illness and ongoing diagnoses

How Therapy & Hypnotherapy Can Help

Therapy for chronic illness can help you:

  • Manage anxiety around symptoms or flare-ups
  • Cope with medical uncertainty
  • Process grief, frustration, or identity changes
  • Reduce stress and nervous system activation
  • Build confidence in your body and daily routines
  • Navigate relationships, work, and lifestyle changes
"By fostering psychological flexibility and self-compassion, Dr. Bowles assists patients and their loved ones in restoring a sense of purpose and meaning, both during and after their cancer journey."

Our Integrative Approach

We tailor treatment to each individual’s unique experience, drawing from evidence-based approaches such as CBT, ACT, EMDR, mindfulness, health psychology, and clinical hypnosis.

Clinical hypnosis can be especially helpful for supporting nervous system regulation and addressing the stress-related patterns that often accompany chronic medical conditions. Our clinicians integrate these approaches thoughtfully and collaboratively, creating treatment that feels both practical and deeply supportive.

Rather than treating emotional and physical symptoms separately, we focus on the connection between them — helping clients feel more grounded, empowered, and supported throughout their healing process.

Research on Hypnotherapy for IBS and other Health Conditions

Research has shown significant benefits from using hypnotherapy alongside traditional treatment for managing Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Hypnosis has been found to improve patients' quality of life by helping them better manage IBS symptoms, such as abdominal pain, bloating, and irregular bowel movements. By promoting a deep state of relaxation and focusing on the mind-gut connection, hypnotherapy aids in reducing symptom severity and frequency. Studies have demonstrated that integrating hypnosis into the standard care for IBS patients can alleviate physical discomfort, reduce stress-related symptom flare-ups, and enhance overall emotional well-being (Whorwell, 2005).

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Need support in healing from the physical and emotional impacts of chronic medical conditions?

You do not have to navigate chronic illness alone. Our psychologists provide compassionate, integrative support to help you feel more grounded, empowered, and supported in both your emotional and physical healing journey.