Who I Help, Part 2: Adults Managing Chronic Illness and Health Habits
Introduction:
Managing chronic illness or building healthier daily habits can be one of the most important steps in improving your well-being, but it can also feel overwhelming. From coping with fatigue, pain, or unpredictable symptoms to navigating stress, anxiety, or disrupted routines, the journey can feel exhausting. Many adults struggle to find care that addresses both their physical and mental health, leaving them unsure where to turn or how to make lasting changes.
At The Evergreen Initiative, LLC, I provide compassionate, professional, and evidence-based support for adults seeking to improve health habits or manage chronic illness. Whether you want to develop sustainable routines, cope with the mental and emotional impacts of chronic conditions, or reduce harmful behaviors, my goal is to provide a safe, collaborative space where you feel seen, heard, and empowered. Here, care is not just about changing habits or managing illness, it is about supporting your mental health, resilience, and overall well-being every step of the way.
Who I Help:
I work with adults navigating a wide range of experiences, including:
Managing chronic conditions such as chronic pain, autoimmune disorders, or long-term medical challenges
Building sustainable daily routines around sleep, nutrition, movement, stress management, and self-care
Reducing or managing harmful habits like smoking, overdrinking, overeating, food restriction, procrastination, or avoidance
Coping with anxiety, depression, or adjustment challenges related to illness, health transitions, or lifestyle changes
Feeling more empowered, resilient, and in control of daily life and long-term well-being
How I Can Help:
My approach combines professional expertise with a client-centered framework to ensure each adult feels respected, seen, and supported. Specific ways I help include:
Health Habit Change Therapy:
I help adults identify patterns that hold them back and develop habits that support physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Together, we explore routines and strategies that are achievable, practical, and tailored to your life. I use evidence-based approaches including:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
Chronic Illness Support:
Living with chronic illness presents unique challenges. I help adults cope with the emotional and practical aspects of their condition while maintaining autonomy and well-being. Together, we can focus on:
Rebuilding confidence after diagnosis or medical trauma
Practicing assertive communication with doctors, family, and partners
Setting healthy boundaries
Reframing unhelpful or self-critical thoughts
Developing mindfulness, grounding, and self-regulation skills
Using CBT-CP or CBT-I interventions for chronic pain and insomnia when applicable
Why This Matters:
Therapy for health habit change and chronic illness management goes beyond addressing immediate symptoms or behaviors. It is about creating lasting improvements in your daily life. By building sustainable routines and coping strategies, you can reduce stress, improve energy, and feel more empowered to make choices that support your well-being. Mental health support ensures that every step of your journey, whether developing habits or managing illness, is intentional, safe, and effective, giving you the tools to navigate challenges and thrive.
Next Steps:
If you are an adult seeking support to improve health habits or manage chronic illness, I can help you navigate your journey with compassion, expertise, and individualized care.
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