Stephanie Moore (she/her)

You probably feel that your body is making your decisions most days. You might struggle with feeling frustrated by you having to plan life around symptoms, medications, appointments, or energy. You might be afraid of committing to plans because you won’t know how you’ll feel, and you’re tired of feeling like you’re missing the most important moments. Therapy can help you process the understandable grief and sadness that can be associated with living in an inconsistent body.

If you live with chronic health issues, you already know the stress of trying to manage your health while managing all the other parts of your life. You feel guilty when you need to rest. You feel like you are letting others down when you break commitments. By meeting yourself right where you are today and everyday, you can develop a strong foundation of self-care to help you navigate all the physical, mental, and emotional challenges of living with chronic conditions.

Traditional therapy approaches for anxiety may not feel supportive with health-related anxiety. Feeling like you’re being told to simply “stop worrying” doesn't validate the reality of what you're experiencing. If I keep bringing up these concerns, will my doctors tell me it’s all in my head? How do I keep living with this if they can’t tell me why my body is feeling this way? By acknowledging that our worries are reasonable, we can make space for them in a way that still allows us to be present

I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in my chronic illness therapy practice to help clients navigate the emotional and practical challenges of living with ongoing health conditions. ACT supports clients in developing greater psychological flexibility—learning to make room for difficult thoughts, emotions, symptoms, and uncertainty while staying connected to their values and what matters most to them. Rather than focusing solely on symptom reduction, we work toward building meaningful, s

I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in my chronic illness therapy practice to help clients understand the connections between their thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and physical experiences. CBT can support clients in identifying unhelpful thought patterns, developing more adaptive coping strategies, and navigating the emotional and behavioral challenges that often accompany chronic illness. The goal is to build practical skills that support greater confidence, resilience, and quality of life

I use Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in my chronic illness therapy practice to help clients develop practical skills for managing intense emotions, stress, and the uncertainty that can come with ongoing health challenges. DBT emphasizes mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, while also fostering self-compassion and acceptance. These skills can help clients respond more effectively to difficult moments and build a life that feels meaningful and m

I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in my chronic illness therapy practice to help clients navigate the emotional and practical challenges of living with ongoing health conditions. ACT supports clients in developing greater psychological flexibility—learning to make room for difficult thoughts, emotions, symptoms, and uncertainty while staying connected to their values and what matters most to them. Rather than focusing solely on symptom reduction, we work toward building meaningful, s

I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in my chronic illness therapy practice to help clients understand the connections between their thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and physical experiences. CBT can support clients in identifying unhelpful thought patterns, developing more adaptive coping strategies, and navigating the emotional and behavioral challenges that often accompany chronic illness. The goal is to build practical skills that support greater confidence, resilience, and quality of life