For individuals experiencing chronic diseases, mental health issues may arise throughout their illness. Getting the diagnosis of a chronic illness can be devastating, confusing, and scary.
Available Treatment Options
Therapist interventions take many forms for patients dealing with chronic diseases. Counseling can include support groups, where people can interact with others going through the same thing. It also may include psychoeducation, where therapists help people learn more about anxiety, depression, or another mental health issue they may be experiencing. And traditional talk therapy is an option where counselors engage with patients and help them work through emotions.
People with chronic diseases may experience daily pain or discomfort, leading to mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. Counseling for chronic disease management addresses each person’s unique situation and considers the details of their experience. Techniques therapists could use include mindfulness practices to manage anxiety and pain, examining thought processes that may be unhelpful to mental health and physical recovery, or family therapy to help the family process the changes.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Chronic Disease and Illness Management
Living a life that feels true to ourselves may take additional support and understanding. Sometimes life becomes overwhelming, either because we are faced with trauma, loss, illness and other transitions, or because we are experiencing unexplained feelings that are keeping us in a stuck place. I would like to work together with you to help you better understand yourself and create the changes t...
My clients are high functioning individuals who want help getting unstuck in some area of their lives, are seeking direction, and want help in alleviating pain, whether it is physical, emotional, psychological, relational, or spiritual. It's not unusual for them to have tried different therapies before coming to me, and most find that the combination of approaches that I use creates a healing...
I use an eclectic approach with an emphasis on interpersonal relations focusing on what works best for clients. I am actively involved in the process of inviting clients to explore curiosities, moving away from negative beliefs and self -judgements towards a place of understanding, integration and acceptance. I believe engaging clients on their terms is critical to creating a comfortable...
My goal as an integrative psychotherapist is to help you reduce suffering and increase your capacity for joy, resiliency and life fulfillment. I am interested in understanding your unique experience of stress, how you hold these memories and what patterns of response have formed. I enjoy helping people free their whole being (mind, body and spirit) to greater ease and personalize my approach ba...
I believe the foundation of healing and recovery begins with a strong therapeutic relationship where a safe environment can be a gateway to transformation and reaching one's full potential. I have a passion for instilling hope and assisting clients to recognize their strengths as I walk alongside of them in their journey towards healing. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor as well as a North...
As a Certified Emotion Code Practitioner, I use an alternative system that accesses buried emotions, ( The Emotion Code- Dr. Bradley Nelson ). Dr. Nelson believes "We are not here to suffer, joy is our natural state". I muscle test to search for causes of negative habits, dis-ease, physical and emotional pain. Kinesthesiology by proxy long distance is used for your testing. The session involves...
CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Problems with concentration can cause difficulties in relationships, career, and health. If you are not reaching your potential in your personal or professional life, despite trying hard to overcome challenges, you may need support. I specialize in working with adults who live with anxiety, ADHD, chronic illness or other issues that can disrupt ability to fo...
( English | Français ) I know that finding the right therapist can be intimidating. My goal is to make the therapy process welcoming and transparent. I work particularly well with people who've been told they are "too sensitive" or who identify as Highly Sensitive People. My talent lies in treating anxiety, trauma and attachment/relationship wounds, as well as depression. I support those who ca...
Too often, we equate caring for our mental and emotional health with weakness and failure - especially when we're taught that our "strength" is based on our ability to handle the stresses of everyday life without "cracking". I've dedicated my career to overcoming this myth by helping young adults and adults develop wellness plans that promote emotional and mental balance, internal peace, and...
The birth of your baby, whether it’s your first or your 5th, can trigger wide range of powerful emotions, from excitement and joy to fear and anxiety. I guide you as we normalize these feelings, provide insight to why they have arisen, and tailor coping skills to fit your needs. It takes courage to seek help amongst adolescents. We live in a society where social media creates comparison,...
My therapeutic style is ideal for clients looking to reconnect with themselves on all levels. Clients should come curious about identifying emotional and psychological blocks, as well as where trauma, tension, anxiety, or depression is stored in the physical body. I specialize in treating people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, illness, death, sexual assault survivors, and bi-polar....
I offer experience, compassion and respect to all clients. I have over 30 years experience as a psychotherapist specializing in hypnosis, the treatment of addiction and trauma and managing loss and change. I am a Reiki Master and am trained in other mind/body/energy treatment modalities. I am experienced in existential/phenomenological philosophy and psychology. I specialize in mind/body work a...
“Dr. Shenell specializes in creating a sacred, evidence-based space for high-performing adults who want to excel in more than their careers." ADULTING is difficult and often sucks! Master it by IMPROVING your RESILIENCE SKILLS (the art and science of bouncing back). Career success does not automatically equate to Whole Life success, because Life is more than doing. Your Being also matters! Ente...
"It takes a village to raise a child". I have over 15 year experience working with children, teens, and families to enhance relationships, decrease behavior problems, and improve communication within family systems. I believe that all individuals and families have the capacity for change and growth, but sometimes need a little support. My passion is to help parents and children strengthen...
