CONNECT Pain and Illness Therapy Group for Women

Did You Know?

Chronic conditions may make the entire nervous system more sensitive. Our brain is programmed to associate pain with danger. When we experience prolonged physical pain, the brain will frequently encode the experience as a traumatic experience. Understanding these links and intentionally targeting them in treatment empowers new healing to occur through the use of trauma informed, neuroscience based, and resiliency focused tools and techniques.

Altering how we think about physical pain can impact our experience of it, including its intensity. Neuroscience has helped us develop techniques to rapidly and effectively build the coping skills necessary to thrive while managing the symptoms of chronic pain and illness.

Changing how we think about pain and illness has the ability to shift our functional experience of it. Changing our thoughts creates a new opportunity for self-empowerment and proactive healing.

Humans are wired to seek out connection and understanding from others. Being with people, and especially those who share a similar experience to us, will make us feel less isolated.

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CONNECT Pain and Illness Therapy Group

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CONNECT – A Group for People Managing Chronic Pain & Illness

“Turn your wounds into Wisdom”
– Oprah Winfrey

CONNECT is a semi-structured 12-week therapeutic group designed for people managing chronic pain and illness. In this group, you will connect with other people who share similar struggles and gain support, knowledge, and insight from a neuroscience based, trauma informed perspective. We will explore how the body and brain process pain as well as illness and their impact on our lives, while building a toolkit of powerful neuroscience based coping skills to support your ability to thrive in today’s world in the company of like-minded peers.

CONNECT exists due to the fact that despite a 2016 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that 20% of US adults experience chronic pain and/or illness, those who live with these experiences often feel isolated and disconnected from others who share their experience.

If you are suffering from chronic conditions and have struggled to find others who are coping with similar experiences, you are not alone. Join us on a journey of healing and self-empowerment. CONNECT is designed to provide a space for people living with and managing chronic pain and illness to engage with one another while enhancing social, emotional, and psychological resilience and coping skills. We will explore how to leverage the impact of thoughts on physical and emotional wellbeing, the dynamics of caring for self and others, and the potential within activating innate inner strengths on our own behalf.

Dr. Truitt and her team are ready to help you discover a deeper connection with yourself and others, and empower you to live your most fulfilled and sustainable life. Contact Dr. Kate Truitt and her team today for a complimentary 30-minute phone consultation.

Additional Healing Resources at Dr. Kate Truitt & Associates

At Dr. Kate Truitt & Associates, we believe in equipping women with the tools, knowledge, and support they need to thrive. In addition to individual therapy, we offer specialized services and free resources designed to support every stage of your mental health journey.

Healthy Intimacy Group Therapy – A supportive space to explore emotional and physical intimacy, heal past relational wounds, and build deeper, more fulfilling connections.
Thrive: Living Beyond Anxiety Group – 12-week psychotherapy group helps members understand the neuroscience of anxiety and its role in our lives, while building a calm, resilient relationship with brain and mind.
Neurofeedback & Biofeedback – Science-backed techniques to help regulate stress, improve emotional resilience, and optimize mental clarity by training your brain and nervous system.
Couples Therapy & Relationship Counseling – Whether you’re navigating relationship challenges, communication struggles, or major life transitions, we provide expert guidance to foster stronger, healthier connections.
Free Downloadable Resources – Access a library of free tools, guided exercises, and science-based strategies to support your emotional well-being and personal growth at your own pace.

Your healing journey doesn’t have to wait. Explore these resources or contact us at (626) 524-5525 to discover the support that’s right for you.

Therapy Tailored for You

Our Pasadena-based therapy practice offers individualized mental health support for anyone seeking growth, healing, and emotional well-being. Whether you prefer in-person sessions or secure telehealth therapy, our expert clinicians integrate Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Action and Commitment Therapy Emotion Focused Treatments, mindfulness, trauma-informed care, and neuroscience-based interventions to help you navigate life’s challenges.

For some, therapy is about untangling old narratives that no longer serve them. For others, it’s about learning new ways to manage emotions, set healthy boundaries, and rediscover their sense of self. It’s a journey of self-discovery and healing, and we’re here to walk it with you.

Start Your Healing Journey Today

Located in Pasadena, California, we proudly serve clients throughout Los Angeles, Glendale, Burbank, Arcadia, and beyond through both in-person therapy and online sessions. If you’re ready to take the first step toward emotional well-being, we’re here to support you.

Contact us today at (626) 524-5525 or send us an email at info@drtruitt.com to schedule your first session. You don’t have to navigate this alone—we’re here whenever you’re ready.

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