Integrative Care for Chronic Health Concerns

Your body has been trying to tell you something. Therapy can help you finally hear it.

why you might be here

You're managing a health condition, and it's costing you more than just physically.

Living with a chronic health condition is exhausting in ways that go far beyond the physical symptoms. There's the relentless unpredictability of a body you can't fully trust, the grief of a life that has had to reorganize itself around limitations, and the quiet weight of managing something that others can't always see or fully understand. You may be dealing with chronic pain, an autoimmune condition, a neurological concern, a gut-brain disorder, fatigue, or any number of conditions where the line between physical and psychological is not a line at all.

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And yet the mental and emotional dimensions of chronic illness are still frequently undertreated. Appointments focus on symptoms and management. The fear, the grief, the identity disruption, the relational strain, the way your nervous system has adapted to living in a body under constant stress, these often go unaddressed. You may be here because you know that what you're carrying needs more than a prescription or a management plan. You're looking for care that takes the whole of your experience seriously.

how therapy helps

Whole-person care for the parts of chronic illness that medicine doesn't always reach.

At Providence, we approach chronic health concerns through a lens that honours the profound and well-documented relationship between the brain, the nervous system, and the body. The research on this connection is not fringe or emerging. It is foundational to how we understand conditions like chronic pain, fatigue syndromes, autoimmune disorders, and gut-brain conditions. Stress, trauma, and prolonged nervous system dysregulation have measurable effects on immune function, inflammatory response, pain perception, and physical health outcomes. Addressing the psychological and neurological dimensions of your experience is not a secondary concern. In many cases, it is central to the healing process.

Our therapists draw on trauma-informed, somatic, and nervous system-focused approaches that speak directly to the body's role in chronic health. We also integrate Brain Bar technologies for clients whose goals include nervous system regulation, pain reduction, sleep support, or cognitive recovery alongside their therapeutic work. Whether you are navigating a recent diagnosis, adjusting to a long-term condition, processing the grief and identity shifts that come with illness, or working to reduce the stress load that may be compounding your symptoms, we meet you with care that is genuinely integrative, not just in name.

Why choose Providence Therapy

7

years in business

3,500+

clients served

34 +

modalitie options

10 +

neurotherapy options

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"The part can never be well unless the whole is well." — Plato

the outcome

What Sets Us Apart

  • Unconventional by Choice, Exceptional by Design

    Our clinicians combine specialized expertise with intentionally unconventional, innovative methods to craft care that is deeply personal and never one-size-fits-all.
  • We don't just talk about it

    Our experiential, integrative treatment models address trauma and a wide range of concerns at their root.
  • Trusted by Over 3,500 Clients and Counting

    Our track record reflects thousands of individuals, couples, and families who have found meaningful healing with our team.
  • Rooted in Values, Driven by Relationship

    We believe values-based leadership creates values-based care. That relational philosophy shapes every interaction you have with our team, and you'll feel it.

the outcome

About us

What Sets Us Apart

  • Unconventional by Choice, Exceptional by Design

    Our clinicians combine specialized expertise with intentionally unconventional, innovative methods to craft care that is deeply personal and never one-size-fits-all.
  • We don't just talk about it

    Our experiential, integrative treatment models address trauma and a wide range of concerns at their root.
  • Trusted by Over 3,500 Clients and Counting

    Our track record reflects thousands of individuals, couples, and families who have found meaningful healing with our team.
  • Rooted in Values, Driven by Relationship

    We believe values-based leadership creates values-based care. That relational philosophy shapes every interaction you have with our team, and you'll feel it.

Have questions
before taking the leap?

If you have any questions for us prior to booking an appointment or being matched with a therapist, please fill out this contact form and our clinic concierge will get back to you during business hours (Monday- Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm PST).
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What you might walk away with

A therapeutic relationship that takes the full weight of your experience seriously

Tools for nervous system regulation that support physical as well as psychological health

Grief processing around diagnosis, loss of function, and identity shifts

Reduced psychological stress load and its downstream effects on physical symptoms

Greater capacity to advocate for yourself within the medical system

Insight into the ways trauma or chronic stress may be contributing to your health picture

Strategies for managing flares, uncertainty, and the emotional toll of unpredictability

A stronger and more compassionate relationship with your body

A sense of wholeness that isn't contingent on your body performing the way you wish it would

Match With A Therapist

Staff Who Offer this Service

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Jonathan Jung

(He/Him)

MCP, RCC, PCP-IV

Registered Clinical Counsellor & Primary Care Paramedic

Emily Macdonell

(She/Her)

MC, RCC

Clinical Director, Registered Clinical Counsellor, Lens Provider & Educator

Christen McCallum

(She/Her)

MA.Lead, MCP, RCC, NATC, CIMHP

Owner/Founder, Registered Clinical Counsellor, Lens Provider & Educator

What kinds of chronic health concerns do you work with?

We work with a wide range of presentations, including chronic pain conditions, fibromyalgia, autoimmune disorders, fatigue syndromes, gut-brain conditions like IBS, neurological concerns, post-viral syndromes, and other long-term health conditions where the psychological and physiological dimensions are deeply intertwined. If you're unsure whether your situation fits, we'd encourage you to reach out. If we're not the right fit, we'll do our best to point you in the right direction.

Is this therapy or medical care?

Our services are therapeutic and psychological in nature, not medical. We do not diagnose or treat physical health conditions directly. What we offer is support for the mental, emotional, and nervous system dimensions of living with chronic illness, which the research consistently shows has real and meaningful effects on physical health outcomes. We work best as part of a broader care team and are comfortable collaborating with other practitioners involved in your care.

Can therapy actually help with physical symptoms?

Yes, and this is not a soft or speculative claim. The relationship between psychological state, nervous system regulation, and physical health is extensively documented. Chronic stress and unresolved trauma affect inflammatory markers, pain sensitivity, immune function, sleep, and a range of physiological processes. Therapeutic approaches that address the nervous system, including somatic therapies, trauma-informed care, and neurofeedback, have demonstrated meaningful effects on physical symptom burden in a growing body of research. We are honest that therapy is not a cure, but it is a genuinely powerful part of a whole-person approach.

What is the connection between trauma and chronic illness?

Research consistently shows that adverse childhood experiences and unresolved trauma are associated with significantly elevated rates of chronic health conditions in adulthood. Trauma keeps the nervous system in a state of chronic activation, and that prolonged stress response has downstream effects on immune function, hormonal regulation, gut health, pain processing, and more. This does not mean chronic illness is "all in your head." It means the body and the history it carries are inseparable, and that healing often requires attending to both.

Do you offer anything beyond talk therapy for chronic health concerns?

Yes. Through our Brain Bar, we offer integrative health technologies, including neurofeedback and heart rate variability training that directly support nervous system regulation, sleep, cognitive function, and stress response. These can be a particularly meaningful addition for clients whose chronic health concerns have a strong nervous system component. We'll discuss what combination of support makes the most sense for your specific situation.

How do I know if this is the right fit for me?

A good starting point is our free discovery call, where we can hear a bit about your situation, answer your questions, and help you determine whether Providence is the right place for the support you're looking for. Integrative care for chronic health is a space where the match between client and therapist really matters, and we take the matching process seriously.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of chronic health concerns do you work with?

We work with a wide range of presentations, including chronic pain conditions, fibromyalgia, autoimmune disorders, fatigue syndromes, gut-brain conditions like IBS, neurological concerns, post-viral syndromes, and other long-term health conditions where the psychological and physiological dimensions are deeply intertwined. If you're unsure whether your situation fits, we'd encourage you to reach out. If we're not the right fit, we'll do our best to point you in the right direction.

Is this therapy or medical care?

Our services are therapeutic and psychological in nature, not medical. We do not diagnose or treat physical health conditions directly. What we offer is support for the mental, emotional, and nervous system dimensions of living with chronic illness, which the research consistently shows has real and meaningful effects on physical health outcomes. We work best as part of a broader care team and are comfortable collaborating with other practitioners involved in your care.

Can therapy actually help with physical symptoms?

Yes, and this is not a soft or speculative claim. The relationship between psychological state, nervous system regulation, and physical health is extensively documented. Chronic stress and unresolved trauma affect inflammatory markers, pain sensitivity, immune function, sleep, and a range of physiological processes. Therapeutic approaches that address the nervous system, including somatic therapies, trauma-informed care, and neurofeedback, have demonstrated meaningful effects on physical symptom burden in a growing body of research. We are honest that therapy is not a cure, but it is a genuinely powerful part of a whole-person approach.

What is the connection between trauma and chronic illness?

Research consistently shows that adverse childhood experiences and unresolved trauma are associated with significantly elevated rates of chronic health conditions in adulthood. Trauma keeps the nervous system in a state of chronic activation, and that prolonged stress response has downstream effects on immune function, hormonal regulation, gut health, pain processing, and more. This does not mean chronic illness is "all in your head." It means the body and the history it carries are inseparable, and that healing often requires attending to both.

Do you offer anything beyond talk therapy for chronic health concerns?

Yes. Through our Brain Bar, we offer integrative health technologies, including neurofeedback and heart rate variability training that directly support nervous system regulation, sleep, cognitive function, and stress response. These can be a particularly meaningful addition for clients whose chronic health concerns have a strong nervous system component. We'll discuss what combination of support makes the most sense for your specific situation.

How do I know if this is the right fit for me?

A good starting point is our free discovery call, where we can hear a bit about your situation, answer your questions, and help you determine whether Providence is the right place for the support you're looking for. Integrative care for chronic health is a space where the match between client and therapist really matters, and we take the matching process seriously.

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