Money Mindset
with Chronic Illness

Exploring our emotional relationship to money isn't something we often do.

We're told to "just" learn financial literacy skills and that will solve the problems. Most financial literacy programs and curriculum only focus on the "practical" side: budgeting, saving or investing.

If we skip the emotional side, budgeting isn't going to do much for us. We may be caught in endless loops of avoidance, impulsivity, anxiety, or fear.

Avoiding our money by not looking at credit card statements or not knowing how much is coming in or out.

The stress of not knowing what's there and if it'll be enough.

Impulsively spending money on things that we find joyful. For a moment it helps. Then that guilt and shame arrives.

Add in a chronic illness?

Oof. That brings up a whole host of new money issues. Increased money shame, loss of identity, decreased employment or trouble in relationships. Navigating and understanding the healthcare system in the US.

You feel out of control and the financial stress is making it worse.

Money Mindset with Chronic Illness is a 10-week virtual group offering you a place to explore your emotional relationship with money while learning practical financial skills that takes living with a chronic illness into account.

Offering you a place for community and support, you'll have a chance to explore the unique situations that come up with money when living with a chronic illness.

We'll be exploring:

Personal money stories and beliefs
Financial anxiety
Money shame
Relationships & Money
Values-based budgeting
Coping with uncertainty
Considerations if neurodivergent
Practical financial strategies
and more

You'll learn how you emotionally relate to money and if there are certain beliefs that may be holding you back from handling your money in a way aligned to your values.

We take a shame free approach here. There are no "good" or "bad" money decisions. All of us make decisions with money that at the time made sense, however we may realize certain patterns aren't working for us.

To make changes, we have to start with awareness. Let's start here, together.

When will this take place?

Group begins March 17, 2026 for 10 weeks (3/17 to 5/19)

Tuesdays, 12:00 PM to 1:15 PM Eastern

Cost:

$150 initial intake (75 minutes)

$40 each group session (75 minutes)

For the 10-week group (+ intake), the total cost is $550 or equal to $55 per session.

The initial intake session is a way for me to get to know you and your goals better. If you want to use insurance (Original Medicare, Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage or First Health) or want a Superbill to submit to insurance for full or partial reimbursement, I must assess for medically necessity and provide a diagnosis.

I'm reserving time for the last few sessions of the group to be flexible to the needs of our members.

There are eight spots maximum, two of which are reduced fee. Reduced fee spots are first come, first serve.

Reduced fee (2 spots available):

$99 initial intake (75 minutes)

$25 each group session (75 minutes)

Where will this take place?

We'll meet virtually over HIPAA compliant Zoom. You must be in one of the following states as these are the only ones I'm licensed in:

Indiana
Illinois
Arkansas
Florida

Ok, I'm in! What are my next steps?

Fill out the form below and Megan Stevenson, LCSW, CFSW will reach out to you within 2 business days using the preferred contact method below.