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
Are you looking to make a shift? I am licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working with individuals, couples, families, and groups. I believe therapy can be seen as a process of unpacking. Things often go unsaid, which can manifest into various effects on the body, such as anxiety. Although staying with your emotions can be difficult, it can often be the pathway to healing. My clinical...
Hi, I have come to believe that for many individuals, today's world can be very stressful. Life creates challenges of one kind or another for us. If you are being challenged by life, I can help. I am passionate about my work and build a collaboratative relationship with my clients. I believe that it is important for individuals to learn skills that will help them deal with the problems in their...
Making the decision on which therapist to work with is based on many factors. Perhaps the most important factor is finding someone you are comfortable with so they can be of help. My goal in working with clients is to start by establishing a nonjudgmental, yet honest, relationship that is supportive enough to explore topics and gain insight into issues most relevant to them. I have experience...
I provide psychotherapy and counseling for individuals and couples struggling with anxiety and depression; substance use, abuse, and addiction; relationship difficulties; past trauma; and the effects of dysfunctional family relationships. If you are struggling in your personal or work relationships, if you are finding it hard to adjust to loss or trauma, or if you are finding it difficult to co...
I am very passionate about my work as a Neuropsychologist because I truly enjoy interacting with my patients. Everyone is unique, so learning about and getting to know who each patient is as an individual, is extremely rewarding to me. Having patients share their story with me is a huge honor. I pride myself in my ability to make my patients as comfortable as possible and to ease any anxieties...
OCD, Anxiety, Depression are three of the most common Mental Health Disorders affecting nearly 20 percent of the U.S. population in any given year. The consequence of untreated anxiety and depression result in significant experienced distress, strain in relationships, lost productivity and missed opportunities. I invite you to contact me and find out how we can work together to reduce the burde...
My goal is to provide you with support, insight, and education that will help you make meaningful changes, improve your life, or cope with stressful situations. I work with adults with a wide range of issues including trauma, interpersonal conflict, depression, anxiety, life transitions, and stress. I also have expertise in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Prolonged Exposure therapy (PE) ...
I am a highly skilled clinical psychotherapist and gerontologist, having worked in various mental health and educational settings for over 20 years. I encourage clients to integrate what they learn and experience in therapy to their life outside of sessions, equipping them with accessible, practical, and easy to use resources. I engage clients in the therapeutic process and empower them to use...
I have been a practicing therapist since 1998. I have a varied background of experiences over the last 2 decades. My primary focus is to work with adults and couples. My goal is to help clients build on the strengths that they already have with an approach that is best suited for them whether that be shame resilience, cognitive re-framing, learning healthier relationship boundaries, emphasizing...
Everyone has the right to feel emotionally healthy. I believe that begins with giving yourself permission to address those emotions/behaviors that are disrupting your life. For some of my clients, their treatment includes resolving issues from their past or getting unstuck from a present day situation. My style with clients is always collaborative, interactive and motivating. We work together t...
It is my goal to work with you and help you sort through whatever you may be dealing with, be it trauma, low self esteem, anger, grief, whatever the issue...I want to help you live a more fulfilling life. I see clients of all ages but my goal is always to work with the family. I offer Individual and family sessions, and occasionally groups. I am certified in FST (Family Systems Trauma) and trai...
I believe the purpose of therapy is to support people in gaining personal insight, understanding of others perspectives, and integrating this information while planning new and improved responses and courses of action. As we are able to discover and express our hidden emotions and create new relational responses we then have the potential to change a distressed and rigid relationship into a mor...
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in counseling, executive functioning / academic coaching, biofeedback, and psychological testing. My counseling practice focuses on helping adolescents and adults with ADHD, concussion, depression, anxiety, and trauma. My testing practice focuses on assessing children age 6 years old and older for help with 504/ IEP planning. The most common...
***Not currently accepting new clients*** Welcome! It can be very difficult asking for help. Through my engaged and compassionate therapeutic style, I work to lessen the difficulty. I believe that throughout all of our lives we find ourselves navigating transition, relational difficulties, illness, distress, and growth. During these times, there can be a range of experiences from mild...
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida with specialized training in various therapeutic modalities. For the past 20 years, I have had the pleasure of working with children, adolescents, and adults who were struggling in one or more areas of their lives. I also have a passion for working with couples and have completed several trainings from the renowned Gottman Institut...
