Empower your life:
Reclaim control - navigate stress, rise above illness, and refocus on what matters most.
Therapy offers a dedicated time and supportive environment where you can relax, reflect on your emotions, explore new perspectives, and develop skills to navigate stress so that you can embrace your values in the face of health challenges.
You’re the one who’s holding it all together. You put on a happy face and keep moving forward so everyone else can believe that everything is ok. You are juggling countless responsibilities and always putting others' needs before your own. It’s starting to wear on you. You’re feeling overwhelmed and not sure how much longer you can keep up the charade. You know something has to change. It feels impossible to focus on taking care of yourself, yet your body is turning against you and making it clear that it needs some of your attention. You don’t feel like yourself anymore. You are worried about your health and feel like you are already doing so much yet you wonder if you should be doing more. You long for a sense of control in your life; to find balance the balance between caring for your loved ones and prioritizing your own health and well-being.
You already had a lot going on in your life before you got sick. Now you have to do it all and stay on top of medications, doctor appointments, and daily tasks to manage symptoms and feel healthier. Everything feels hard. You are tired and scared and believe that no one else really understands, so you do your best to move through life like nothing is wrong. You look like you have everything under control, but inside you feel like you don’t have control over anything.
I provide a comforting space where you can express what you truly feel, without scaring your friends or hurting your spouse’s feelings. We’ll work together to craft a personalized plan to help you regain control. We’ll develop strategies to focus your time on the things that are most important to you. Over time you will become empowered to accept your situation and move toward the life that you want. You’ll embrace your feelings, change the way you think, prioritize your health, and find peace.
I want to help you shift from surviving to thriving. Let’s talk about your challenges and how I can support you in feeling better, physically and mentally.
Therapy for you.
There is a strong connection between physical and psychological health. I’m Dr. Cathy Bykowski. I’m a health psychologist who helps people whose health challenges are impacting their life—and whose life circumstances are affecting their health. I provide individual therapy and workshops for adults who are living with medical illnesses and want help prioritizing self-care. I see clients in person in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania and virtually in most US states. I have immediate availability and flexible scheduling so I can find a time that works for you.
Click the “Let’s Talk” button to schedule a free 15-minute consultation call to talk about how I can support you.
Also, check out the Living Well Blog and the Tools page for resources to support your mental health and self-care.
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Thrive with Illness
Navigating life with an illness requires a sense of control and resilience. Therapy can give you space to reflect on what’s most important to you and tools to accept change and actively manage stress.
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Prioritize Your Health
Life can feel overwhelming and your health can fall to the bottom of the never-ending to-do list. Therapy can help you name what’s important, set goals, and regain control over your life and your health.
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Sleep Well
Good sleep can feel elusive, no matter how exhausted you feel. Evidence-based tools can help you reset your mind and body so you can rest and recharge.
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Explore & Center
Visit the Living Well Blog for information to help you understand the connection between physical and psychological health and how to optimize both. Visit the & Tools page for guided Relaxation and Meditation.
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Schedule a Workshop
Support your community in meeting their health and wellness needs. Schedule a single or multi-session group workshop.