Adult individual therapy is for people age 18 and older who are affected by a chronic illness. Sessions are usually 50-60 minutes long. Treatment focuses on how your illness affects your daily life, including your personal relationships, ability to go to work or attend school, as well as navigating the healthcare system. Therapy is generally time-limited, although the number of visits will vary by person. Periodic “booster sessions” are available after treatment is complete. Our clinicians tend to use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction approaches and will tailor treatments to meet your specific needs.
Like adult individual therapy, adolescent therapy is designed to assist children ages 10 to 17 cope with living with a chronic illness. We understand that the teenage years can be difficult as it is, and coping with a chronic condition may become much more of a struggle during this time. It is also a time when children are differentiating themselves from their parents, which can create added struggles. We work with you and your teen to determine the best treatment and provide a safe environment where teens feel comfortable sharing their feelings. Some late afternoon and evening appointments are available to accommodate school schedules.
Medical hypnotherapy is effective in treating several chronic conditions that may not have good traditional medical options. It has been researched and used in patients with chronic pain conditions, cancer, ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, and globus sensation. Medical hypnotherapy is also a viable treatment option for smoking cessation for some people. Typically clients initially come for 4 weekly sessions where they are introduced to hypnosis as a treatment for their symptoms. After the first 4 sessions, clients then come every other week for another 2 to 4 sessions before completing treatment. Medical hypnotherapy is often combined with other treatment approaches like cognitive-behavioral therapy.
We understand the challenges that come with making lasting healthy lifestyle changes. We will customize your treatment to ensure the greatest success, which will include a detailed assessment of your eating and activity behaviors, the role emotions may play in your eating habits, and what you have tried in the past. If appropriate, medical hypnotherapy for weight loss may be used as well.
Conversely, we know that eating behaviors can become distorted when you’re living with a chronic digestive illness. Maintaining a healthy weight may be difficult due to nausea or pain, and anxiety related to food is not uncommon. We can help with concerns related to eating as well as dietary treatments for conditions like IBS, IBD, EoE, and food allergies.
