Compassionate support for medical trauma recovery
You have been muscling through
for a while now. After all, you know
our healthcare system is imperfect.
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You know that dealing with medical
problems is challenging.
You understand all of this,
and on some level you accept it.
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You didn't think it would be quite
like this, though. You didn't expect to
be hit so hard, at this point in your life.
You didn't know how helpless you
would feel. How deep you would
have to dig, to get through each day.
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And so, here you are. Trolling for
therapists online. Trying to fight the
part of yourself that says,
"Why even try? This is hopeless."
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Trying to hang on to the idea that
it can be okay to lean, just a little bit.
You don't want to burden anyone,
but you really need
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a chance
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to breathe.
Moving through medical stress is hard.
Individualized, trauma-informed support can help.
What is medical trauma?
The emotional scars of medical care
Medical trauma can occur when a medical event —like a serious illness, injury, procedure, or emergency— leaves lasting emotional or psychological wounds.
Medical trauma happens to or inside the body. We can't walk away from it, because we live in the body where it occurred.
Even after the event is over, its impact can linger in our nervous system, our sense of safety, and how we relate to care.
If you feel anxious, overwhelmed, or avoidant around healthcare, you’re not alone. These are common signs of medical trauma, and healing is possible.
Your message is welcome at any time.
How we can help
Care that meets you where you are
Healing from stressful medical events means tending to all of the people touched by these events.
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We support patients, caregivers, and
healthcare professionals navigating
medical stress or trauma.
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Whether you're adjusting to chronic illness, recovering from a medical event, or overwhelmed by caregiving or burnout now or in the past, we're here to help.
We use a blend of evidence-based therapy, mindfulness tools, and practical coaching to support you.
Together, we build resilience, awareness, and concrete skills to meet your unique situation.
Some of the approaches we use include:
• Trauma-focused therapies, such as Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Prolonged Exposure
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for insomnia and chronic pain
• Mindfulness and meditation coaching to regulate stress responses and enhance emotional wellbeing
• Support for grief, motivation, and role-related stress
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• Free Financial Coaching to build financial literacy and skills that help you get out of debt
If your physical health is impacting your mental health: Welcome.
This is your space to heal.
Our services
Online counseling, for current or past experiences, tailored to your goals and needs.
For patients
There are good days, bad days, and days that feel completely overwhelming.
You may be navigating health anxiety, chronic illness, or a body that no longer feels familiar.
We help you move through the emotional toll of medical stress and trauma with care that centers your needs and experience.
For caregivers
Caring for someone often means putting your needs last—until you start to feel the strain.
You may feel pulled in all directions, trying to manage medical decisions, family dynamics, and exhaustion.
We help you make sense of the stress, set compassionate boundaries, and find moments of ease again.
For medical professionals
Others rely on you, but lately, the system feels heavier than it used to.
You may be feeling burned out, disconnected, or like your words don’t carry the impact they once did.
We offer space to speak freely, reflect without pressure, and begin to care for the parts of yourself that have long been on hold.
START WHERE YOU ARE
When you’ve been through a difficult medical experience, it’s hard to describe what happened or how it made you feel. This workbook is a companion for that journey.
Whether in therapy, waiting for care, or healing alone, it offers tools to reconnect with yourself and feel more at home in your body.
Rooted in trauma-informed care and mindfulness, it includes actionable tools and exercises for healing.
Designed for anyone who’s faced medical trauma, burnout, or stress, especially those without ongoing therapy.
Contact us at any time!
*Please don't share information you'd prefer to keep private.
Land acknowledgement and community care
At Ginkgo Leaf, we believe healing is connected to place.
Though we are a virtual practice, our roots are in Asheville, NC — the ancestral land of the Anikituwagi, known today as the Cherokee people.
We honor the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians, and the Cherokee Nation. We acknowledge the profound, ongoing impact of colonization, cultural loss, and displacement.
As a trauma-informed practice, we hold space for the intergenerational trauma carried by Indigenous communities, and we encourage learning and reflection through resources like the Native Land Map and the Native Governance Center.
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, our team has joined local relief efforts, including support for reforestation through One Tree Planted and aid through the NC Disaster Relief Fund. It's one small way we try to give back to the land and its people.