
Margo Friedman LPC, LADC
Counseling for Acute, Chronic and Complex Medical Conditions
Virtual therapy for residents of CT, FL, VA, PA & SC
đź§ EMDR(Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) for Medical Trauma
EMDR can be especially helpful for
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traumatic medical experiences
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fear of appointments or procedures
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anxiety around symptoms
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memories of dismissal or disbelief of chronic illness–related trauma
EMDR is always adapted for chronic illness — paced gently, with attention to fatigue, dysautonomia, and sensory sensitivity.​​​
🔅Somatic & Nervous‑System‑Informed Therapy
Chronic illness affects the nervous system deeply.
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grounding
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pacing
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body‑based awareness
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gentle somatic strategies
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stabilization techniques
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mind‑body connection work
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🌄Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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ACT helps patients:
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navigate uncertainty
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reduce fear and avoidance
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reconnect with values
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build flexibility
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find meaning within chronic illness
ACT is especially supportive for long‑term conditions and unpredictable symptoms​​​​
🔍Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT can help with:
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anxiety
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overwhelming feelings
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medical decision‑making symptom‑related fears
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stress management
CBT is adapted for brain fog, fatigue, and cognitive challenges
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đź’—Support for Identity, Grief & Life Changes
Chronic illness often brings:
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grief for your old life
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changes in relationships
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shifts in identity, career or lifestyle
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adjustments, isolation or loneliness
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Therapy offers a space to explore these changes with compassion and clarity.
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​​​🌿 A Space Where You’re Believed
My services are designed to meet you exactly where you are — physically, emotionally, and energetically.
You don’t have to explain your illness from scratch.
You don’t have to convince me your symptoms are real.
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You deserve therapy that understands chronic illness.