Yes. Our therapists have specialized training and experience working with disabled and chronically ill clients. They understand ableism, medical trauma, spoon theory, the social model of disability, and the unique intersection of disability with sexuality, relationships, and identity. You won’t need to spend your sessions educating your therapist about your reality — they’re already fluent in it.

Absolutely. We offer telehealth sessions that allow you to participate from your home, bed, or wherever you’re most comfortable. We understand that getting to an office can be a barrier — whether due to mobility, fatigue, pain, or transportation — and we want therapy to be accessible, not an additional burden.

Yes, though we want to be clear: therapy doesn’t replace medical treatment, and we will never suggest your pain is “just psychological.” What therapy can do is help you change your relationship with pain, reduce the emotional suffering that amplifies physical pain, develop coping strategies, process grief, improve communication with your medical team, and reclaim quality of life. Many clients find that addressing the emotional dimension of pain leads to meaningful improvement.

No. We understand that the relationship with disability is complex, personal, and often non-linear. Some days you may feel empowered; other days you may feel grief, anger, or frustration. All of that is valid. We don’t impose toxic positivity or push “acceptance” as a destination. We help you build a relationship with your reality that works for you — whatever that looks like.

This is one of our core specialties. Disabled people are sexual beings, and your sexual concerns deserve the same quality of care as anyone else’s. Whether you’re navigating changes in sexual function, exploring pleasure with your body as it is, communicating with partners about intimacy, or processing grief around changed sexuality, we bring affirming, creative, sex-positive expertise to every session.

Many of our clients have had therapists who minimized their experience, focused only on “positive thinking,” or lacked the knowledge to meaningfully help. At TPN, disability competence isn’t an add-on — it’s woven into our training and our culture. We also specialize in the topics most therapists avoid: sexuality, body image, medical trauma, and systemic oppression. We meet you where you are, not where we think you should be.

Yes. We understand that disability affects relationships in profound ways — shifting dynamics, creating new dependencies, and challenging both partners. We offer couples therapy that addresses the specific challenges of caregiving dynamics, helps partners communicate about changing needs, and supports both people in maintaining a relationship that feels mutual, intimate, and honest.

We get it. Chronic illness and disability often mean your energy is unpredictable. We work with you to create a sustainable therapy rhythm — this might mean shorter sessions, less frequent meetings during flares, or flexible cancellation policies. Therapy should support your life, not drain it further. We’ll find what works.

Absolutely. Medical trauma — from invasive procedures, dismissive providers, misdiagnosis, or loss of autonomy in healthcare settings — is real and common among disabled and chronically ill people. We use approaches like EMDR, somatic therapy, and IFS to process these experiences and help you rebuild a sense of safety and agency in medical contexts.

If disability or chronic illness is affecting your emotional wellbeing, your relationships, your sexuality, or your sense of self, therapy can help — whether you’re in crisis or just want someone who truly understands. Your first session is a conversation, not a commitment. Reach out and see how it feels to be truly heard.