Therapy for Chronic Illness, Chronic Pain & Type 1 Diabetes

Living with chronic illness, pain or type 1 diabetes means living with:

Exhaustion that others don’t see
Pain that disrupts your life
Medical trauma or dismissal
Decision fatigue
Fear of the future
Losing time, energy, or opportunities
Feeling alone in something no one fully understands

You might feel resentful, numb, overwhelmed, angry, or simply tired.

And that makes sense.

Savannah Dasilva Psychotherapy Toronto ON therapy for chronic illness, pain and type 1 diabetes

Chronic illness impacts every part of life, your mood, identity, relationships, sense of safety, and daily functioning.

Feeling overwhelmed or emotionally flooded isn’t a sign of weakness, it’s a completely human response to an unpredictable body.

You deserve a place where you don’t have to justify your pain or minimize what you’re going through.

My Approach

Creative Approach

I take a creative approach and focus on your strengths in therapy, so I’m here meet you right where you are on your healing journey. We’ll what you’re good at and tackle any challenges you’re facing.

Mindfulness-based

In our work together, I gently weave in mindfulness practices. Simple tools to help you reconnect with your body, steady your emotions, and find practical ways to cope with life’s challenges.

Talk Therapy

If you think that creating art isn't suitable for you, we can simply have a conversation! This where Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) interpersonal, strengths based and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) can be helpful.

Mind-Body Connection

Somatic practices are all about tuning into our bodies, where all our emotions hang out. We often hear “feel your feelings,” but actually doing it can be tough. Simple stuff like breath can really help us connect with our emotions.