A little space for the whole of you.WHOLE-PERSON PSYCHOTHERAPY · NEW MEXICO(505) 369-6756

CHRONIC ILLNESS

Your life is more than a diagnosis.

Living with a medical or neurological illness can touch every part of life: your relationships, your sense of self, and the future you imagined. There is room here for all of it.

Let's talk about support
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Your experience deserves room.

A PLACE TO BE UNDERSTOOD

Support for
your lived reality.

Cathryn brings a background in public health and clinical psychology, together with her own lived experience of chronic illness. Therapy offers a place to explore the emotional impact of medical complexity, make sense of change, and reconnect with what matters to you.

A SPACE TO EXPLORE

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The uncertainty and emotional weight of ongoing illness

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Changes in identity, independence, and everyday life

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Grief, frustration, and the demands of medical care

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Relationships with loved ones and your wider support system

WORKING TOGETHER

Your life.
Your values.
Our starting point.

Your experience sets the starting point. Together, you can explore what is most difficult, what gives you strength, and what meaningful support could look like within the realities of your health. Where appropriate, the wider context of your healthcare and family relationships can be part of the conversation.

You do not need all the answers to begin.Start with a conversation

QUESTIONS ARE WELCOME

A little
understanding.

You can also talk with Cathryn about your particular needs.

View all FAQs
01Can we talk about the impact on my relationships?

Yes. Cathryn considers health challenges within the wider context of your life, including family, relationships, and social systems. The effect on connection and everyday roles can be part of the conversation.

02Is there space for the emotional side of medical care?

Yes. The practice's focus includes the emotional experience of medical complexity, chronic illness, and neurological conditions. You can discuss what feels most important and what support you are seeking.

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WHEN YOU ARE READY

A conversation can be
the beginning.

Bring your questions, your experience, and what matters to you. There is a place to start.

Connect with Cathryn
In your time. In your own way.