Chronic Illness
Living with a chronic illness is challenging for both the individual and their family. The constant physical pain, frequent medical appointments, and emotional toll can make life feel overwhelming. Some days, you may just want to stay in bed, avoid everyone, and wish life were different. Beyond the physical symptoms, the emotional burden of isolation, frustration, and sadness can be just as heavy as you navigate your condition and its complexities.
Therapy can help.
Chronic illness can disrupt your sense of normalcy, affecting your ability to focus in school, work, engage in hobbies, and maintain relationships. It’s easy to feel disconnected from your previous life and from those around you. The uncertainty of your health can lead to anxiety and depression, making it even harder to cope.
You’re not alone! At Hopeful Healing, we specialize in helping children, adults, and their families navigate chronic illness. Dr. Lopez dedicated herself to a two year specialized fellowship at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles as a researcher and clinician in chronic pain. She has experience providing alternative and complimentary therapies to patients experiencing chronic illnesses.
You are more than your symptoms—let’s rediscover you.
“Pain may be an inevitable part of living with a chronic illness, but suffering doesn’t have to be.”
Therapy for chronic illness starts with assessing your quality of life and needs. Together, we'll explore your values and work towards living the life you desire. You can have a chronic illness AND still enjoy the things that bring you joy!
Emotional Individual & Family Support
Resilience and Hope Building
Evidence-Based Coping Strategies
Identity and Relationship Enhancement
Client Testimonial:
“I was diagnosed with arthritis when I was just two years old, and much of my life since then has been spent in bed, battling pain that’s indescribable. Eventually, I decided to give therapy a try.
Dr. Lopez supported me in my fight. With her help, I learned to stop fighting against my pain and instead, to acknowledge and accept it as part of my reality. That acceptance brought me a sense of peace I hadn’t felt in years. I began to focus on what truly matters to me, rather than letting my illness define me. I started setting goals and engaging in activities that brought me joy and fulfillment.
The most profound shift has been in my relationship with myself. I no longer see my illness as a barrier to a meaningful life. Instead, I’ve learned how to live alongside it with self-compassion and resilience. Through ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), I’ve gained tools that help me navigate my condition with purpose and optimism.
I’m no longer just surviving—I’m truly living again. And for that, I am deeply grateful.”
