Therapy for Hashimoto's and Autoimmune Conditions in New York and Massachusetts
You didn't ask for this and you don't have to navigate it alone.
Getting a diagnosis can bring a strange mix of emotions.
Relief that someone finally confirmed what you already knew in your body. Grief for the life and the version of yourself that felt easier. Shock at how much has already changed, and how much more might. Whether your diagnosis is brand new or you've been living with it for a while, the emotional weight of an autoimmune condition is real, and it deserves just as much attention as the physical.
Maybe you're exhausted in a way that sleep doesn't fix. Brain fog makes it hard to think clearly or show up the way you want to. Chronic pain or other symptoms have become part of your daily reality. You've already made changes, whether that's your diet, your pace, your commitments, or all of the above, and you're still figuring out how to grieve what you've had to let go of while also finding your footing in this new normal.
If this feels familiar, you're not alone.
What you might be experiencing:
Your body has shifted, and so has your sense of self. You might be:
Pushing through fatigue while quietly grieving the energy you used to have
Struggling with brain fog that makes you feel disconnected from yourself
Wondering how to keep up with work, relationships, and life while managing something invisible to most people
Carrying physical symptoms like joint pain, neck pain, or tension that wear you down over time
Feeling frustrated that others don't fully understand what you're going through
Wanting to feel at home in your body again, even as it changes
The nervous system plays a powerful role in autoimmune conditions. Chronic stress and unprocessed emotions can keep your body in a state of activation that makes symptoms harder to manage. Creating space to regulate your nervous system isn't a luxury. It's part of healing.
Imagine if you could
Process the grief, shock, and fear that came with your diagnosis. Feel truly heard and validated in what your body has been telling you all along. Release the emotional weight you've been carrying so your nervous system can settle. Find a sense of peace and self-compassion around the lifestyle changes you've had to make. Feel grounded and present, even on the harder days. Have someone walk alongside you through all of it.
A somatic approach to autoimmune support
Autoimmune conditions affect your whole self, not just your body. Emotions, stress, and nervous system activation are deeply intertwined with how you feel physically. My approach creates space to work with all of it:
EMDR Therapy: Helps you process the shock, grief, and fear that often accompany a new diagnosis, freeing up emotional energy so you're not carrying it alone.
Brainspotting: Accesses the deeper places in the brain and body where stress and unprocessed emotions are stored, supporting nervous system regulation at a level that talking alone can't always reach.
Parts Work: Helps you gently tend to the parts of you that are scared, frustrated, or grieving, so you can move through this with more compassion for yourself.
Together, these approaches create space to process, regulate, and reconnect with yourself through one of the more challenging seasons of your life.
Hi, I’m Deanna!
I have an autoimmune condition and I know firsthand how hard it is to navigate. The fatigue, the brain fog, the joint pain, the grief of it all. There's also something quietly validating about finally having a name for what you knew your body was telling you all along. And something deeply disorienting about what comes next.
Processing my own diagnosis with EMDR and Brainspotting was a meaningful part of my journey. It helped me move through the grief, regulate my nervous system, and learn to be intentional about how I work, rest, and move through the world. That experience lives in the room with us when we work together.
You don't have to face this alone. I'm not here to fix it or rush you through it. I'm here to walk alongside you, hold space for all of it, and support you in finding your footing again.
Your body has been speaking to you all along. Therapy is the space to finally listen.
Frequently Asked Questions about Therapy for Hashimoto's and Autoimmune Conditions
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Absolutely. While therapy doesn't treat the physical symptoms of Hashimoto's directly, the emotional and psychological weight of living with an autoimmune condition is significant and deeply connected to how you feel in your body. Chronic stress and unprocessed emotions can keep your nervous system in a state of activation, which can make symptoms harder to manage. Somatic therapy helps you process the grief, fear, and frustration around your diagnosis, regulate your nervous system, and reconnect with your body in a compassionate way.
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There is no wrong time to seek support. In fact, the early stages of a diagnosis can be one of the most disorienting and emotional times, and having a space to process that in real time can make a meaningful difference. You don't need to have it figured out before you start.
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Talk therapy can be incredibly helpful, but an autoimmune diagnosis often brings emotions and experiences that live in the body, not just the mind. Somatic approaches like EMDR and Brainspotting work with the nervous system directly, helping you release what's stored at a deeper level. This can be especially supportive when fatigue or brain fog makes it hard to verbally process everything you're going through.
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I completely understand. Sessions are held virtually, so there's no commute or waiting room. We work at a pace that feels manageable for you, and I'm mindful of the energy it takes to show up when you're also navigating a health condition. This is a space designed to support you, not add to your load.
I also offer Brainspotting intensives, which are 2 to 3 hour sessions designed for those who want to do a deeper dive without the weekly commitment and the stop and start that can come with traditional therapy. For someone managing a health condition, this can be a powerful way to process a lot in one dedicated space. Learn more about Brainspotting intensives here.
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I don’t take insurance, but I do accept HSA and FSA payments. I can provide a superbill so you can submit it to your insurance for possible reimbursement.
Choosing not to bill insurance allows me to focus completely on you and your therapy - no session limits, approvals, or paperwork interfering with your care. This also gives us the flexibility to use EMDR, Brainspotting, parts work, and extended sessions in the way that best supports your goals. Many clients find this approach more personalized, effective, and freeing than going through insurance.
More questions? Check out my FAQs page.