Therapies for CFS

Therapies for
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Many people with CFS explore a range of therapies from physical to psychological to holistic. Each person's journey is different, and different approaches can provide value depending on where someone is in their recovery process. Below, we outline some of the more common therapy types and where additional support may be helpful.

Common Therapy Approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Focuses on managing thoughts and behaviors. This can be helpful for improving mental resilience, managing stress, and supporting emotional wellbeing.

Graded Exercise Therapy (GET)

Designed to slowly increase physical activity. While helpful for some, it can be difficult for individuals experiencing post-exertional crashes. It’s important to work at a pace that aligns with the body’s signals and readiness.

Physical therapy

Often recommended for restoring strength or mobility. However, many individuals benefit most when physical activity is introduced alongside nervous system regulation tools.

Talk therapy

Offers a valuable space to process emotions, grief, and identity changes that can accompany chronic illness. This type of support can complement other physical and nervous system-based approaches.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Focuses on managing thoughts and behaviors. This can be helpful for improving mental resilience, managing stress, and supporting emotional wellbeing.

Graded Exercise Therapy (GET)

Designed to slowly increase physical activity. While helpful for some, it can be difficult for individuals experiencing post-exertional crashes. It’s important to work at a pace that aligns with the body’s signals and readiness.

Physical therapy

Often recommended for restoring strength or mobility. However, many individuals benefit most when physical activity is introduced alongside nervous system regulation tools.

Talk therapy

Offers a valuable space to process emotions, grief, and identity changes that can accompany chronic illness. This type of support can complement other physical and nervous system-based approaches.

What We Focus On

At CFS Recovery, we offer a complementary approach rooted in brain and body integration. Our methods are designed to help regulate a hypersensitive nervous system and rebuild a sense of safety in the body. These include:

Neuroplasticity and brain retraining

Teaching the brain new patterns through repetition, focus, and strategic mindset work.

Nervous system regulation techniques

Tools like breathwork, vagus nerve stimulation, and sensory modulation to shift from survival mode to a state of calm.

Somatic tools

Practices that bring awareness to physical sensations and help discharge stored stress from the body.

Identity work and belief shifts

Supporting individuals in re-establishing a strong internal narrative that aligns with healing and long-term health.

These tools are not about pushing harder or fixing what's broken they’re about teaching the system how to feel safe again so the body can naturally return to balance.
Our approach can work alongside medical care and traditional therapies, offering a new layer of support for those looking to go deeper in their recovery journey.