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Chronic pain and illness therapy

Chronic Pain & Illness Therapy in Marietta, Roswell, and Atlanta

Living with chronic pain or illness affects every part of your life. Our therapists help you manage the emotional weight of chronic conditions so you can live with more ease, purpose, and connection.

Understanding the Emotional Impact of Chronic Conditions

Chronic pain and illness create challenges that extend far beyond the physical symptoms. When your body doesn't work the way it used to, or when you're managing a condition that has no clear endpoint, the emotional toll can be immense. Many people living with chronic conditions experience grief, anxiety, depression, anger, and a profound sense of loss.

The psychological impact is often compounded by a healthcare system that focuses primarily on physical symptoms. You may feel dismissed when tests come back "normal," exhausted from advocating for yourself, or frustrated by well-meaning advice from people who don't understand what you're going through. The mind-body connection means that unaddressed emotional pain can actually intensify physical symptoms.

Therapy for chronic pain and illness provides a space where your full experience is honored. We don't minimize your physical symptoms or suggest they're "all in your head." Instead, we work alongside your medical team to address the emotional, relational, and psychological dimensions of living with a chronic condition.

Common Emotional Experiences

Grief over the life you had before your diagnosis
Anxiety about symptom flare-ups or disease progression
Depression, hopelessness, or feeling like a burden to others
Frustration with the medical system or feeling unheard by providers
Isolation from friends and activities you used to enjoy
Difficulty accepting physical limitations or asking for help
Relationship strain from the demands of chronic illness
Identity loss or feeling defined by your condition

Our Treatment Approach

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

ACT is particularly effective for chronic conditions. Rather than fighting against your experience, we help you develop psychological flexibility, clarify your values, and take meaningful action even in the presence of pain or discomfort.

Grief & Loss Processing

Chronic illness involves ongoing grief: loss of health, abilities, identity, plans, and sometimes relationships. We create space to acknowledge and process these losses without rushing you toward acceptance or positivity.

Mind-Body Integration

We incorporate somatic awareness, mindfulness, and relaxation techniques to help regulate your nervous system. These approaches can reduce the stress response that often amplifies chronic pain and support your overall quality of life.

Chronic Pain & Illness Therapy in Marietta, Roswell, and Atlanta

Peachtree Psychology offers therapy for chronic pain and illness at two convenient locations in the greater Atlanta area. Whether you prefer our Roswell office on Sun Valley Drive — easily accessible from GA-400 and Holcomb Bridge Road — or our Marietta office on Kennesaw Avenue near I-75 and the 120 Loop, you'll find a warm, private setting designed for healing.

We serve clients throughout Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Sandy Springs, Marietta, East Cobb, Kennesaw, Smyrna, Vinings, Dunwoody, and surrounding communities. Both offices offer free parking, flexible scheduling including evenings and Saturdays, and the option to combine in-person sessions with secure teletherapy for added convenience.

Roswell Office

555 Sun Valley Drive, Suite M-2

Roswell, GA 30076

Free parking available
Marietta Office

800 Kennesaw Ave. NW, Suite 310

Marietta, GA 30060

Free parking available
Call 678-381-1687 to schedule your first appointment

You Deserve Support Beyond the Diagnosis

Living with chronic pain or illness is hard enough without doing it alone. Let our therapists help you find your footing.