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Chronic Illness Therapy Group

Grief. Identity. Relationships. Medical trauma. Isolation. Internalized ableism. 

A diagnosis of a chronic condition or disease, or any kind of change in ability, carries heavy psychological effects. 

Disability shapes your life and changes your life. Too often, you’re going through it alone, surrounded by people who mean well but don’t understand, or people who don’t even want to understand. 

In this group, we build a foundation of connection and witnessing so we can explore these areas with people who do get it. We will learn to resist ableist narratives about who we are and what we’re worth. We’ll explore ways to reduce the distress our disabilities cause.

The next group starts in January 2026, Wednesdays from 5:30 – 6:45 pm (Central time), on Zoom. The group will run for 8 weeks, with the option to continue if folks would like to. I ask for an 8-week commitment to support group bonding. 

Cost per meeting is $80, 60, or 40, based on the Green Bottle sliding scale model (see below).

Interested in joining? The next step is to contact me so we can set up a short, free consultation.

The Green Bottle Method

Tier one. Opt in at this tier if you:

  • Are able to pay for all your expenses without worry about securing necessities in your life
  • Can repay your student or other loans
  • Have employer health insurance or other benefits
  • Own or lease a car
  • Can miss work for sickness or vacation and still pay your bills
  • Can travel when needed or wanted
  • Have access to financial savings

Tier two. Opt in at this tier if you:

  • Are supporting children or other dependents
  • Have debt that doesn’t prohibit meeting your basic needs
  • Have daily reliable transportation
  • Have significant medical expenses not covered by health insurance
  • Have access to some financial savings
  • Are able to travel when needed
  • Can miss work for sickness or vacation and still pay your bills

Tier three. Opt in at this tier if you:

  • Have to stress about meeting your basic needs
  • Have a significant amount of debt
  • Rent lower-end property
  • Are under-employed
  • Might be eligible for government assistance programs
  • Have limited expendable income
  • Struggle to take time off for vacation or illness without financial burden

This information is adapted from the sliding scale Green Bottle method of economic justice. If the low rate is still cost-prohibitive to you, reach out and we can discuss options.