HELPING AMPUTEES RECOVER
Yes, You Can!
My services are simple and direct. We will talk about the problems you are facing in your recovery from your amputation. By the end of the conversation, you will know what I can provide on your schedule and if it will help you.
Initial consultations are free of charge.
Kevin Kappler, Ph.D. (Amputee)
10 years of amputee coaching.
30 years of experience as a clinical psychologist treating veterans.
1000s of clients back to their best!
You can recover from your amputation and lead a happy life!
My Story
As an amputee myself, I understand the physical, emotional, and psychological challenges that come with limb loss. After twenty years of debilitating pressure ulcers and antibiotic-resistant infections, amputation was the last choice for me. Although I was depressed, I refused to let my disability define me.
I started researching and began to see that there was a complete lack of psychologists specializing in recovery from amputations. I searched for any therapist who knew the first-hand experience of limb loss.
When that search came up empty, I started writing about the psychological problems amputees face and put them on a website for everyone to read.
Since my surgery and recovery, I have pursued my dream of using the skills I learned as a clinical psychologist and put to use in recovering from my own amputation to help others via Amputee Lifecoach for over a decade.
I’ve helped 1000s patients recover over the last 10 years.
Post-Surgery Mood
Can I help you get back to living your best life?
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Support Services on Your Schedule
Telephone Consults
For many reasons, an in-person or video session may not be feasible. To provide maximum flexibility, Dr. Kappler makes phone sessions available with minimal booking time required.
Video Sessions
With minimal amputee support globally, Dr. Kappler is happy to provide video sessions to those in need, wherever they are. Simply book and you’ll receive a calendar invite with connected video invite.
Chat
Some clients need asynchronous communication throughout the day to help them feel connected. Dr. Kappler is happy to correspond by chat in addition to other services for a minimal monthly fee.
Types of Goals We Accomplish Together
Getting Out of Your Wheelchair & On Your Feet
Getting out of your wheelchair on your own is challenging. Let’s set mini-goals, build momentum, surround you with motivation, and get you walking again.
Setting Up a Treatment Team & Getting the Help You Need
No insurance company will put together the team you actually need for you. Let’s get your resources in order so you can get back to living your best life ASAP.
Getting the Right Prosthesis
Insurance is reluctant is to pay for the most advanced types of prosthesis unless you know how to ask. Let’s get you the best one available.
Reframing from “Disabled” to “Augmented”
Your recovery will go slower until you can get your self-talk right. Let’s frame your injury as an opportunity and recovered-self as augmented.
Maintaining a Normal Life Exptancy
Whereas your average amputee has a diminished life expectancy, amputees with a plan live just as long. Let’s create your plan together.
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Testimonials
I would highly recommend Dr. Kappler. He was understanding and helped me quickly and compassionately. He was there for me in every step of the way. Whenever I needed someone to talk to I could reach him. His being a fellow amputee made him much more understanding of what I was going through. He was non-judgmental and a good listener. I always know I have someone to talk to.
Susan M.
Administrative Assistant
Even if you have never been to a therapist before you will find that Dr. Kappler is easy to talk to and is very non-judgemental. Once I found out that he had gone through an amputation I knew he understood what I was going through. He wasn’t trying to fix me. He guided me through the decisions I had to make. Being able to call him or text and get a quick reply helped immensely.
