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
*** As of September 24th, I am no longer accepting any new client.*********As a counselor, I truly enjoy working with adults and children to overcome obstacles and situations that may have them "stuck" in unproductive and unhealthy cycles. I approach every client with respect and listen to their story to understand them fully and collaboratively work towards their goals. I believe the healing i...
I believe in facilitating change from a place of compassion, connection, and collaboration as a way to create meaningful transformation. I have experience working with clients within a wide age range and with a broad spectrum of personal challenges and life experiences. Two particular specialities of mine are grief processing and working with creatives. As a published playwright and academic...
At Thaxton Holistic Wellness Center it is our mission to create a soothing, client-focused, healing-centered environment, committed to treating you as a whole person. With over 75 years of combined experience, our therapists offer telehealth and in-person individual, couple, family, and group counseling services for all ages and concerns. Supported by years of experience and training, we will w...
I treat a broad age range of clients (1 to 100). I take a developmental and psychodynamic approach which examines early life experiences that affect one's development and current problems. As a marriage and family therapist, I treat both individuals and families, closely examining relationship challenges and providing ways to resolve them between parents and children, siblings, adult partners, ...
I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience in working with a diverse group of individuals, crisis settings, mandatory programs, healthcare, etc. My primary goal is to use my expertise to improve the optimum functioning and self-management potential of the individuals I work with. I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each of my client’s individual needs t...
As a counselor, I believe my role is to help others tap into their own innate and powerful ability to heal. I support my clients in cultivating awareness around the connection between their bodies and minds in order to deepen their understanding of how they relate to themselves and others and cope with daily life. I have specialized training working with trauma including sexual abuse and assaul...
Whether you have been struggling with a particular issue for years or you just want to try to make your life a little better, we are here to help. Insight Counseling Centers has trained therapists who offer excellent and compassionate care. We work with you to strengthen your sense of self, build healthy relationships, and heal from past wounds. We believe wholeness is achieved by treating the...
Being diagnosed and living with a chronic medical condition can have far reaching impacts on your emotional and social well-being. Caring for a loved one during a time of illness can be tremendously stressful and life changing. Nonetheless, these challenges in life can provide opportunities for healing and growth in new and unexpected ways. As an expert health psychologist and specialist in...
Are you so busy that you struggle to find a way to get to therapy? Video/Telesessions are done securely and in a setting that works best for YOU. There are so few times that people can say what they mean without judgment and get an opportunity to learn about themselves in the process. What I hope to accomplish in therapy is to provide a space where you are able to be heard and seen and validate...
Hello there! I am a dedicated, compassionate professional with 25 years of experience providing therapy to clients of all stages of life. My current practice focus is on Adults and Older Adults. My passion is working with individuals to maximize strengths and supports in coping with life's challenges. My focus is supporting Older Adults in adjustment to loss of independence and shifting roles,...
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, job loss, or other life transition? How about your relationship? Do you want a release from unsuccessful patterns of behavior? Do you want to experience more peace and well-being? I effectively and compassionately help those facing a life-altering crisis to heal from traumatic experiences. With over 28 years of counseling experience, I have worked in...
2020 UPDATE: During COVID-19, Dr. Coe will be offering her private practice services exclusively via securely-delivered telehealth (which she offered prior to the current public health crisis). Dr. Coe has specialized expertise in trauma and death, dying, and loss, as well as with children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or anxiety who are adjusting to changes in their routine...
My specialty is to treat Adult and Childhood ( Developmental Trauma), Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Phobias, Fear of flying, driving, claustrophobia and agoraphobia , medical issues related to stress. I also provide couples therapy, and premarital counseling. I have over 25 years experience in private practice and over 10 years of medical research experience at...
As a client-centered Hypnosis practice in Lebanon, NH, we specialize in empowering people to improve their quality of life through Stress Relief, Pain Management, Smoking Cessation, Weight Loss, PTSD, Emotional Trauma, or just eliminating unwanted habits. Hypnosis is an effective tool for rapidly creating real and lasting change. It differs from other forms of therapy in that changes are made...
Are you triggered yet? Why wouldn't you be? People come to therapy when they are existentially threatened, stuck, suffering, or passing through a life transition that shocks or baffles. People come for help to learn to accept themselves or make change in their lives. But, old habits get in the way of attaining goals, connecting with people, and enjoying the richness of life. There is a therapeu...
