Group Therapy for Adults with Chronic Pain & Dysautonomia

Healing is Possible and You Are Not Alone!

Living with chronic pain or dysautonomia is exhausting—physically, emotionally, and mentally. It can feel isolating, overwhelming, and even traumatic, especially when medical providers dismiss your experience or when symptoms take away parts of the life you once knew. This group is designed to provide support, healing, and connection for those navigating the unique challenges of chronic illness with dysautonomia.

What You Can Expect:

In this group, we combine EMDR therapy, nervous system regulation practices, and peer support to help you move toward healing and resilience. Using the IGTP-OTS EMDR group protocol, we integrate art-making, bilateral stimulation, and guided processing to work through both personal and common struggles that come with chronic illness.

You will learn to:

Normalize your experience of chronic pain and dysautonomia
Calm and regulate your nervous system using practical, body-based tools
Process the trauma of chronic illness and invalidating medical experiences
Strengthen self-advocacy skills so your voice is heard in medical and personal settings
Build emotion regulation strategies to better manage stress and overwhelm
Reconnect with joy and meaning in your life, even alongside chronic illness

The Role of Polyvagal Theory & SSP

Polyvagal Theory helps us understand how the nervous system shapes our experience of safety, pain, and regulation. Chronic illness can leave the body stuck in survival states, worsening pain and dysautonomia symptoms. By working with the nervous system, we can gradually restore flexibility and resilience.

For those interested, the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is available as an optional add-on. SSP is a gentle, sound-based intervention that helps retrain the nervous system toward safety, balance, and improved regulation. Click Here for more information on the Safe and Sound Protocol Add-On.