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
You want more out of life. Maybe you want to be more happy or less anxious or maybe you want a better quality of life or to grow in a new direction. It can be confusing because your life is not miserable but it just isn't what you hoped for. You gave and you continue to give but you're just not feeling the joy. Its starting to get you down and you find yourself escaping to Facebook and Instagra...
*Currently only accepting healthcare providers in need of brief short-term sessions during COVID-19. (see above) * I consider it a true privilege to offer genuine presence and practical skills for clients during times of transition, stress or illness. We all live very busy lives. Sometimes it can be hard to stop and pause and it can be very worthwhile. I enjoy regularly working with professors,...
Clearhope Counseling & Wellness Center has offices in Pasadena and Sugar Land, TX. We exist to remove access barriers to high-quality mental health services. We are a team of experts eager to partner with clients from all backgrounds, needs, and experiences in their journey to hope and healing. We have therapists who specialize in trauma, EMDR, DBT, couples, depression, anxiety, OCD, eating...
Are you feeling panicked or anxious while going through this health emergency? Experiencing feelings of loss in the transition? This is an intense adjustment that can be traumatic for you and your family and you might need some extra support and connection right now. I will work with you to cultivate a sense of peace and acceptance using the qualities you naturally bring to your life. We will...
Welcome to the beginning of your healing journey! No matter where you are in life, therapy can be an amazing tool to bring peace and healing to your life. I approach every client with an open mind, learning from you and using my professional knowledge to create the best approach. I truly believe that the therapeutic relationship is very important, so creating a comfortable and safe environment ...
Our symptoms have something to say. Different symptoms bring people into psychotherapy: anxiousness, chronic sadness, creative and artistic block, loneliness, addictions, sexual obsessions. Symptoms are a language, and though they are often labeled as depression or anxiety, the meaning of a symptom is unique to the person who suffers with it. Symptoms are painful, but they are also startlingly...
It's time to make a lasting change, to get real and heal. This is too important. Let's address what's standing in the way of you living fully. I help couples who are unhappy in their relationship, caught up in an endless negative cycle that leaves them both feeling angry, hurt and alone. Just as a strong, secure relationship is a source of joy and safety, a struggling relationship can bring...
* EMDR unavailable during covid * Having started working as a therapist 15 years ago, I continue to feel grateful to join clients on their pathway to healing. I believe that a relaxed, interactive, non-judgemental, and empathic style leads to the most successful therapeutic outcomes. I often use a mix of cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, insight oriented therapy, and psychodynamic concepts. I...
I use compassionate, directive and practical approaches to treat PTSD and the symptoms associated with trauma. My life experiences have given me unique insight into the impact and treatment of trauma....
Aloha, I am a QTBIPOC Therapist. My therapeutic approach is empathic, nonjudgemental and non-directive. I use both Eastern and Western techniques. I work with thoughts, emotions, body sensations and the breath. I also use yoga, I am a yoga teacher (E-RYT500).I work with being in the present moment. I use mindfulness: being in the present moment, awareness, acceptance, compassion, body scans and...
I have particular expertise in helping individuals struggling with family and marital discord, school and work difficulties, separation and loss and dealing with chronic illness. Together we will discover your strengths and build resilience. Treatment will be tailored to your particular circumstance and the healing power of the therapeutic relationship will help you move towards your potential....
Could you believe there may be another way to look at your experiences and ideas about yourself and your life? Maybe you're new to therapy and ready to try a different approach. Or maybe therapy has been helpful in the past and you're looking for a tune up. As uncertain that first step may seem, with the right fit it may open up possibilities for you and set you on a new path. I work with adult...
I believe that each individual already possesses the solutions to the challenges they face. My role as a counselor and a healer is to be a companion in the discovery of those solutions. I am a reliable guide with over 21 years of experience working with people of all ages. I specialize in helping people during major life transitions, times of grief & loss, and with trauma recovery. During my 11...
The services I currently provide include: management of depression and/or problems with mood and pervasive unhappiness; chemical dependency (alcohol and other drugs) and other kinds of addiction (including gambling and sexual addiction); debilitating anxiety and fears, including social phobia; issues and concerns specific to the LGBT community; Behavioral Medicine, including pain management as...
"When we deny our stories, they define us. When we own the story, we can write a brave new ending." -Brene Brown. Believing these words, I do my best to create a safe, non-judgmental, compassionate space for adult individuals, couples and families to own and process their stories, while finding meaning, healing and growth. We are dynamic people, capable of change and restoration, and it is an...
