Chronic Illness Therapists in Nackawic, NB
I am so glad that you have decided to reach out for support. Counselling may help you gain a better understanding of yourself and your personal goals, and develop skills for improving your relationships. You may overcome a specific problem such as depression, anxiety or addiction. Counselling may also be an opportunity for you to resolve relationships from your past and to heal from traumatic experiences. You may even find that participating in psychotherapy results in positive changes that were not even initially expected. You're ready for change in your life so let's find a solution together!
I am so glad that you have decided to reach out for support. Counselling may help you gain a better understanding of yourself and your personal goals, and develop skills for improving your relationships. You may overcome a specific problem such as depression, anxiety or addiction. Counselling may also be an opportunity for you to resolve relationships from your past and to heal from traumatic experiences. You may even find that participating in psychotherapy results in positive changes that were not even initially expected. You're ready for change in your life so let's find a solution together!
If you are reading this it means that you may be struggling with your mental health, interpersonal issues, or a life transition in which you feel you could use some guidance on. As an experienced Psychotherapist I can offer a neutral and non-biased perspective to help you navigate through whatever challenges you are experiencing. Together we can help foster new perspectives and develop coping strategies to improve your quality of life.
If you are reading this it means that you may be struggling with your mental health, interpersonal issues, or a life transition in which you feel you could use some guidance on. As an experienced Psychotherapist I can offer a neutral and non-biased perspective to help you navigate through whatever challenges you are experiencing. Together we can help foster new perspectives and develop coping strategies to improve your quality of life.
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I am an experienced Relational and Somatic Psychotherapist. My foundation is in relational talk therapy, grounded in the belief that healing happens when your story is explored in the presence of a compassionate witness. At the same time, our experiences don’t only live in our minds. Stress, trauma, and emotion are also held in the nervous system and body. I offer an integrated, mind–body approach to therapy, weaving conversation and insight with body-based practices such as Somatic Experiencing, IFS-informed parts work, and breath-based techniques. This supports deeper, more lasting change by addressing both mind and body together.
I am an experienced Relational and Somatic Psychotherapist. My foundation is in relational talk therapy, grounded in the belief that healing happens when your story is explored in the presence of a compassionate witness. At the same time, our experiences don’t only live in our minds. Stress, trauma, and emotion are also held in the nervous system and body. I offer an integrated, mind–body approach to therapy, weaving conversation and insight with body-based practices such as Somatic Experiencing, IFS-informed parts work, and breath-based techniques. This supports deeper, more lasting change by addressing both mind and body together.
My areas of focus include perinatal mental health, trauma support, grief and loss – in particular grief associated with chronic illness and health challenges, anxiety, and life transitions.
I center a feminist approach that is informed by trauma, focused on the person, and that recognizes the structural inequalities that impact folks’ day to day wellbeing. My practice is rooted in joy and an eclectic blend of elements from somatic healing, internal family systems, trauma-focused, narrative, and strengths-based approaches. This means that I am committed to meeting you where you are at in your journey and co-creating a therapeutic space that is non-judgmental, flexible to your needs, and highlights you as the expert in your experiences.
My areas of focus include perinatal mental health, trauma support, grief and loss – in particular grief associated with chronic illness and health challenges, anxiety, and life transitions.
I center a feminist approach that is informed by trauma, focused on the person, and that recognizes the structural inequalities that impact folks’ day to day wellbeing. My practice is rooted in joy and an eclectic blend of elements from somatic healing, internal family systems, trauma-focused, narrative, and strengths-based approaches. This means that I am committed to meeting you where you are at in your journey and co-creating a therapeutic space that is non-judgmental, flexible to your needs, and highlights you as the expert in your experiences.
At Willow Nook, all experiences of grief and loss are welcome. My goal is to offer a safe, compassionate space where people of all ages can find gentle support through grief, bereavement, health challenges, end of life, and the many transitions that come with loss. Grief in all its forms can feel isolating and overwhelming. Whether you are in the early waves of loss or further along your grief journey, I am here to walk alongside you — to bear witness, offer understanding, and provide support at your own pace.
At Willow Nook, all experiences of grief and loss are welcome. My goal is to offer a safe, compassionate space where people of all ages can find gentle support through grief, bereavement, health challenges, end of life, and the many transitions that come with loss. Grief in all its forms can feel isolating and overwhelming. Whether you are in the early waves of loss or further along your grief journey, I am here to walk alongside you — to bear witness, offer understanding, and provide support at your own pace.
Accepting new clients in ON, NS, and NB. I love helping adults with heart disease and other medical conditions & health care professionals improve their psychological well-being and quality of life. As a patient, are you struggling to cope with your illness or to balance physical symptoms and health care needs with other important aspects of your life? As a clinician, are you struggling with the balance between work and home life, between patient care and other work expectations, and between self-care and care of others? If so, I’d like to help. To learn more, please visit my website: www.EquilibriaPsych.com/services.
Accepting new clients in ON, NS, and NB. I love helping adults with heart disease and other medical conditions & health care professionals improve their psychological well-being and quality of life. As a patient, are you struggling to cope with your illness or to balance physical symptoms and health care needs with other important aspects of your life? As a clinician, are you struggling with the balance between work and home life, between patient care and other work expectations, and between self-care and care of others? If so, I’d like to help. To learn more, please visit my website: www.EquilibriaPsych.com/services.
As a Social Work professional I am dedicated to helping individuals, families, groups and communities enhance their individual and collective well-being. I can help with individual and personal problems but also with broader social issues such as poverty, unemployment or domestic violence. As a Social Worker I aim to help people develop their skills and their ability to use their own resources and those of the community to resolve problems.
As a Social Work professional I am dedicated to helping individuals, families, groups and communities enhance their individual and collective well-being. I can help with individual and personal problems but also with broader social issues such as poverty, unemployment or domestic violence. As a Social Worker I aim to help people develop their skills and their ability to use their own resources and those of the community to resolve problems.
My clients come from a diverse background, but what is common among them is their pain and frustration from the mounting pressures of life. My goal is to create a safe and accepting environment for my clients to explore their inner selves. I strive to create a non-judgmental space where my clients feel heard and understood. Whether it's anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship challenges, I work with my clients to develop personalized solutions that meet their needs with where they are.
My clients come from a diverse background, but what is common among them is their pain and frustration from the mounting pressures of life. My goal is to create a safe and accepting environment for my clients to explore their inner selves. I strive to create a non-judgmental space where my clients feel heard and understood. Whether it's anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship challenges, I work with my clients to develop personalized solutions that meet their needs with where they are.
We are dedicated to supporting individuals through life’s most difficult challenges. Whether you are recovering from a personal injury such as a car accident or workplace incident, managing chronic pain, coping with depression or anxiety, or navigating grief, loss, separation, divorce, or other major life transitions — we are here to help.
Our team includes an offsite supervising psychologist, a clinical counsellor, and a social worker. Together, we provide compassionate, professional care to help you move forward with confidence and resilience during difficult times.
We are dedicated to supporting individuals through life’s most difficult challenges. Whether you are recovering from a personal injury such as a car accident or workplace incident, managing chronic pain, coping with depression or anxiety, or navigating grief, loss, separation, divorce, or other major life transitions — we are here to help.
Our team includes an offsite supervising psychologist, a clinical counsellor, and a social worker. Together, we provide compassionate, professional care to help you move forward with confidence and resilience during difficult times.
My ideal clients are adults in the Fredericton area and across NB navigating the heavy, complex reality of deep grief, life-altering or advanced illness, or caregiver burnout. They come to my practice feeling emotionally exhausted, stuck, and needing a safe space to build real-world boundaries without the constant pressure to be strong.
I help them move forward by pairing human warmth with an eclectic approach. Blending CBT and Narrative Therapy with gentle Grief Companioning, I help them untangle thoughts, manage daily stress, and process life's heaviest seasons at their own pace.
My ideal clients are adults in the Fredericton area and across NB navigating the heavy, complex reality of deep grief, life-altering or advanced illness, or caregiver burnout. They come to my practice feeling emotionally exhausted, stuck, and needing a safe space to build real-world boundaries without the constant pressure to be strong.
I help them move forward by pairing human warmth with an eclectic approach. Blending CBT and Narrative Therapy with gentle Grief Companioning, I help them untangle thoughts, manage daily stress, and process life's heaviest seasons at their own pace.
It would be an honour to be part of your support system and healing. I offer counselling therapy services for children 10 and over, adults, and couples. Our work together can help you gain awareness, build on skills and coping, and work through life's challenges. With a decade of experience in professional helping and support roles, I offer personalized treatment tailored to your unique needs and goals.
It would be an honour to be part of your support system and healing. I offer counselling therapy services for children 10 and over, adults, and couples. Our work together can help you gain awareness, build on skills and coping, and work through life's challenges. With a decade of experience in professional helping and support roles, I offer personalized treatment tailored to your unique needs and goals.
Thank you for taking the time to view my profile. Therapy is a collaborative process that uses curiosity, courage and compassion to start exploring and unpacking all of the parts of ourselves and our experiences so that we can become connected to our wholeness once again. There are times when we may feel haunted by our past experiences, are having difficulties coping with life transitions or stressors, or are feeling stuck. It is my belief that through gentle exploration we can start to find the inner resources needed to move through and grow from these difficult experiences.
Thank you for taking the time to view my profile. Therapy is a collaborative process that uses curiosity, courage and compassion to start exploring and unpacking all of the parts of ourselves and our experiences so that we can become connected to our wholeness once again. There are times when we may feel haunted by our past experiences, are having difficulties coping with life transitions or stressors, or are feeling stuck. It is my belief that through gentle exploration we can start to find the inner resources needed to move through and grow from these difficult experiences.
Many of the people I work with are used to holding it all together for everyone else - navigating anxiety, work, parenting, or an array of life transitions - and are looking for a space where they can finally slow down, feel understood, and reconnect with themselves. I have specialized training in Perinatal Mental Health and bring a deep commitment to supporting parents as they navigate the profound transition into parenthood. I also support clients through many other kinds of life transitions (work, university, life, goal-setting, relationships, etc).
Many of the people I work with are used to holding it all together for everyone else - navigating anxiety, work, parenting, or an array of life transitions - and are looking for a space where they can finally slow down, feel understood, and reconnect with themselves. I have specialized training in Perinatal Mental Health and bring a deep commitment to supporting parents as they navigate the profound transition into parenthood. I also support clients through many other kinds of life transitions (work, university, life, goal-setting, relationships, etc).
Early trauma can make it difficult to form relationships, make decisions, and have the confidence to set boundaries with others in our lives. While we often hear about how "resilient" children are, we rarely hear about the fact that children often adapt to survive their environments.
As we grow up, we may not even know what parts are our innate personality vs. what was an adaptation to an unhealthy family dynamic or a traumatic experience. Clients often come see me for a safe place to dig into who they are, what they've been through, and who they want to be. I consider it a privilege to walk alongside their healing journey.
Early trauma can make it difficult to form relationships, make decisions, and have the confidence to set boundaries with others in our lives. While we often hear about how "resilient" children are, we rarely hear about the fact that children often adapt to survive their environments.
As we grow up, we may not even know what parts are our innate personality vs. what was an adaptation to an unhealthy family dynamic or a traumatic experience. Clients often come see me for a safe place to dig into who they are, what they've been through, and who they want to be. I consider it a privilege to walk alongside their healing journey.
Our collaborative approach supports concerns such as anxiety, OCD and related disorders, depression, chronic illness, trauma, burnout, self-esteem, executive dysfunction, and relationship challenges.
We have several counsellors who work various days/hours to fit your schedule.
Teri-Lyn Allard, CCC., LCT; Rhonda Mostowy, CCC., LCT; Amy Ferguson, RSW., MSW
Our collaborative approach supports concerns such as anxiety, OCD and related disorders, depression, chronic illness, trauma, burnout, self-esteem, executive dysfunction, and relationship challenges.
We have several counsellors who work various days/hours to fit your schedule.
Teri-Lyn Allard, CCC., LCT; Rhonda Mostowy, CCC., LCT; Amy Ferguson, RSW., MSW
After practicing social work for 29 years, I recognized trauma is one of the issues individuals struggle with the most, along with chronic pain. I am trained in most therapeutic modalities, in particular, Master Certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy for trauma. I am also certified in Pain Reprocessing Therapy to help individuals with chronic and acute pain. I meet with individuals on a variety of issues, using strengths based approaches, acknowledging their self determination. If you are struggling with divorce, family issues, moral injury/systemic betrayal, depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD or any other social issue, I can help.
After practicing social work for 29 years, I recognized trauma is one of the issues individuals struggle with the most, along with chronic pain. I am trained in most therapeutic modalities, in particular, Master Certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy for trauma. I am also certified in Pain Reprocessing Therapy to help individuals with chronic and acute pain. I meet with individuals on a variety of issues, using strengths based approaches, acknowledging their self determination. If you are struggling with divorce, family issues, moral injury/systemic betrayal, depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD or any other social issue, I can help.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in your thoughts, or struggling to manage your emotions, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to keep pushing through on your own. I work with individuals who feel anxious, burnt out, or disconnected from themselves and want practical tools and deeper understanding to create real change.
Together, we’ll build coping strategies, explore patterns, and help you feel more in control of your emotions so you can move through life with more clarity and confidence
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in your thoughts, or struggling to manage your emotions, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to keep pushing through on your own. I work with individuals who feel anxious, burnt out, or disconnected from themselves and want practical tools and deeper understanding to create real change.
Together, we’ll build coping strategies, explore patterns, and help you feel more in control of your emotions so you can move through life with more clarity and confidence
I work with clients of various background such as veterans and individuals who have experienced traumatic events, and clients who are curious about somatic psychotherapeutic approaches (mind-body connection).
My clients are often looking for a deeper exploration of unmet needs and resolution of symptoms stemming from various challenging experiences throughout their lives.
I work with clients of various background such as veterans and individuals who have experienced traumatic events, and clients who are curious about somatic psychotherapeutic approaches (mind-body connection).
My clients are often looking for a deeper exploration of unmet needs and resolution of symptoms stemming from various challenging experiences throughout their lives.
Many parents and caregivers want to feel closer to their families but find themselves caught in stress, conflict, or disconnection. You may be longing to strengthen your bond with your child, ease the weight of caregiving, or create more peace at home. At the heart of it, the families I work with simply want what we all do—to feel connected, understood, and valued by the people they love most.
Many parents and caregivers want to feel closer to their families but find themselves caught in stress, conflict, or disconnection. You may be longing to strengthen your bond with your child, ease the weight of caregiving, or create more peace at home. At the heart of it, the families I work with simply want what we all do—to feel connected, understood, and valued by the people they love most.
I offer counselling to those who are experiencing difficulty with transitions; the transition to parenthood, university, new roles, loss of a role or identity. This includes women experiencing perinatal anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma and stress; teens and adults who are experiencing difficulty with symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, grief, depression and ADHD; and children who experience symptoms of anxiety. I provide my clients a safe space to work through difficult emotions and life challenges. Using a trauma-informed approach, I provide personalized support based on your needs and where you are on your journey.
I offer counselling to those who are experiencing difficulty with transitions; the transition to parenthood, university, new roles, loss of a role or identity. This includes women experiencing perinatal anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma and stress; teens and adults who are experiencing difficulty with symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, grief, depression and ADHD; and children who experience symptoms of anxiety. I provide my clients a safe space to work through difficult emotions and life challenges. Using a trauma-informed approach, I provide personalized support based on your needs and where you are on your journey.
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How does therapy for chronic illness work?
Many people living with a chronic illness may feel they cannot speak honestly about their experience out of embarrassment or fear of being a burden, or because those close to them do not understand, for example, that they may “look good” even if they do not feel good. Therapy sessions are an opportunity to speak openly with someone who knows their symptoms are not in their head and who can offer practical, proven suggestions for managing feelings of grief, shame, or fatigue, such as techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts about symptoms and develop new ways to respond to them, such as distraction or calming breathing practices.
Can therapy help with physical symptoms of chronic illness?
Yes, especially if an individual with chronic illness has developed depression. People with depression are less likely to maintain their health treatment regimens or to take positive steps to manage physical symptoms when they arise, thereby potentially complicating their medical prognosis. Treatment of depression, through talk therapy, medication, or both, will often improve one’s physical state as it eases the emotional burden of illness.
What are the most effective treatment options for chronic illness?
No one living with a chronic illness, or their loved ones, should see depression as an unavoidable result of their condition. Instead, they should actively seek treatment. Research shows that people with depression are less likely to devote the required time and effort to maintaining or monitoring their health, and so therapy to limit the risk of depression can be vital for physical health as well. Therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness-based stress reduction have been found to help individuals reduce stress and anxiety.
How long does therapy for chronic illness take?
There is no set timeline for therapy for people living with chronic illnesses, but many will see a therapist for a number of weeks or months, typically spanning at least 12 weekly sessions. Some people feel that they experience progress faster than others but even some who quickly feel improvement may continue with sessions for months or years. Some people may benefit from maintenance therapy if their symptoms change or they experience a decline in physical health. Others find that the skills learned in short-term therapy can be used on an ongoing basis, even after therapy has concluded.