Therapy for Medical Trauma in Overland Park, Kansas
Services available virtually throughout the state of Kansas
Have you been blindsided by a life-altering medical diagnosis?
Are you grieving the able-bodied life you’d thought you would have, and struggling to accept new or long-term physical limitations?
Do you experience anxiety, mood swings, flashbacks, nightmares, or intrusive thoughts about frightening or overwhelming medical experiences?
Do you fear or avoid going to doctor’s appointments because of years of medical gaslighting, misdiagnosis, or feeling disregarded or not taken seriously?
You may be thinking, “Why can’t I just adjust and move on?”
But acceptance is a process.
You don’t have to grieve alone.
Medical trauma is a complex and layered experience.
For some people, it happens suddenly:
A heart attack that almost ends your life
A cancer diagnosis
A catastrophic injury
For others, it’s a years-long journey of a chronic illness where you’ve felt like you’ve slipped through the cracks in the healthcare system.
Perhaps you’ve had difficulty getting an accurate diagnosis, or accessing treatment, or having your symptoms taken seriously, and you’ve watched your health decline as doctors have turned their backs.
Medical trauma, while often overlooked, has much in common with other forms of psychological trauma.
→ You may experience intense fear about your medical experiences, and you may find yourself actively avoiding anything that reminds you of what you’ve been through, perhaps even to the detriment of your ongoing health.
→ You might experience mood swings, like bouts of depression and hopelessness or feelings of intense anger.
→ You might struggle with nightmares, flashbacks, or thoughts you can’t control, that leave you feeling anxious or looking for ways to numb out.
You’re not crazy.
All of these are normal things to experience after trauma.
Even if you are struggling to heal from your medical condition, you can still heal from the trauma you’ve experienced.
And even if you live with ongoing illness or medical symptoms, emotional healing can significantly improve your quality of life, by:
Freeing up your energy to focus on relationships and experiences that feel meaningful
And…
Liberating you from fear and hopelessness
If this is something you want, I would love to hear from you.
Schedule a consultation today and we can determine the best way to move forward.
Specialties
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Brain Injury Recovery
Offering specialized support for individuals and their families who have been impacted by the aftermath of a brain injury or medical trauma.
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Family Therapy
Helping families navigate complex dynamics, improve communication, and strengthen their relationships with one another.
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Couples & Pre-Marital Therapy
Helping couples improve communication, navigate conflict, rebuild trust after infidelity, and prepare for a healthy, lasting marriage.
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Grief Therapy
Providing gentle support and guidance, helping individuals navigate the journey of grief and loss after a significant life change.
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Near Death Experiences
Having a near death experience can bring on wonder, awe, confusion, or shame. Explore and process it in a place of safety.
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Anxiety and Depression Therapy
Anxiety and depression often come together. Learn coping skills to calm your nervous system and work towards hope and peace.
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Medical Trauma
Supporting individuals as they heal from the emotional wounds of medical trauma, rebuild trust in themselves and their care, and create a meaningful life beyond illness.
