Rebecca Ben-Merre, Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Life can throw anything at us at any time. Most of us have plans from a young age about how our lives will look, and then all of a sudden, you can barely recognize yourself or your day-to-day life. When something goes wrong with your health, it can feel like your entire life has been turned upside down and it may seem impossible that you will ever feel like yourself again. I help people who are struggling with chronic illnesses and infertility-related difficulties. I have experienced both of these issues firsthand, which gives me a deep understanding of the emotional and psychological toll they can take. What makes challenges like these even harder to deal with is that they are often invisible and not well-understood by others. This makes them all the more painful and isolating. Having a therapist who knows what it's like to face these kinds of struggles can help you to feel truly understood, which is often the first step toward healing. My approach builds on your strengths and helps you find your resilience. You will never feel judged or minimized. I will be a witness and support system for you as you navigate unpredictable and often uncontrollable circumstances. I will walk alongside you and help you grapple with an unfair reality. Together we can find ways to see light on the other side. You don't have to do this alone.