Organ Transplants & LVAD Support

Navigating Life Before and After Major Medical Intervention

How It Affects Mental Health

Transplants and LVADs (Left Ventricular Assist Devices) introduce both physical and emotional complexities. You may face fear of organ rejection, anxiety over your health status, body image issues from surgical changes, or a profound sense of guilt or gratitude. These experiences can lead to depression, PTSD, and identity struggles, particularly when adjusting to life post-surgery or during ongoing device management.

How It Shows Up in Daily Life

  • Medical trauma and procedure-related anxiety

  • Sleep disturbances or hypervigilance around symptoms

  • Guilt over receiving an organ or surviving when others did not

  • Isolation from others who don’t understand your medical journey

  • Emotional overwhelm when navigating complex care systems

Therapy Services Offered

  • Trauma-informed therapy for medical PTSD and device trauma

  • Support with grief, survivor’s guilt, and meaning-making

  • Psychoeducation around emotional recovery post-transplant

  • Ongoing support for identity, autonomy, and purpose

  • Teletherapy tailored to fluctuating health and mobility

Get Started On Your Journey Today

Schedule your free 15-minute consultation to connect and take the first step toward support and healing. Click below to book your time.