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
I am an experienced marriage and family therapist with extensive training in working with individuals, couples and families from a systemic perspective. I believe that our experiences are shaped by the interaction between physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual components in our lives. As a therapist, I believe that when you are struggling in one aspect of your life, all other areas a...
I'm nonsense-free and my approach is practical and proven. I have been practicing as a Licensed Therapist (LCSW) since 1998 and retired from the Air Force in Dec of 2016. I know that not everyone learns how to be well or how to manage difficulties in life but I know that everyone can learn these skills. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is one of the interventions I offer and is very effective at...
You deserve to live a life of alignment and fulfillment and to receive support as you do so. Taking the step to speak to a therapist is an act of self-honoring. Whether you are looking to explore and improve your inner world, gifts, or relationships, selecting the right therapist can be a part of the process of moving in a new direction in your life. I have a background in hypnotherapy and my...
I really enjoy working with all types of clients - all ages and all issues. From grade school children to older adults - I work with individuals and their families to help everyone get through life's trials and tribulations in the best way we can - together. Whether it's a mood/anxiety disorder, family/relationship conflict, school or behavioral issue, trauma issue, job stress, major life chang...
The purpose of Christian Counseling is to create a safe, compassionate, authentic and caring environment where the clinician acts as a guide in helping the clients to make empowered decisions about their individual and professional lives. I strive to assist individuals in recognizing the strengths they already have and find creative ways to utilize these gifts in overcoming currents issues that...
Are you struggling with issues of depression or anxiety? I have been working for the past 15 years to help people of all ages identify and overcome the obstacles that prevent them from feeling comfortable in their life, their relationships and their work. Together we can focus on these problems and move beyond them. I have experience in working with anxiety, depression, trauma, gender/sexuality...
Life is difficult at times. Creating change within oneself that is lasting and meaningful sometimes requires a little assistance. I provide evidence based psychotherapy to adolescents and adults that helps to restore the balance lost in everyday relationships. I specialize in grief and loss issues, resolving trauma, and navigating through life's transitions. Psychotherapy is always collaborativ...
Would you like to get back in the driver's seat and not let your symptoms control you? Are you looking for tools? I have a practice that focuses on treatment of individuals who are aged 16 and older. My training and theoretical orientation is cognitive behavioral therapy. Treatment is individually tailored to each person's needs. I look to create a warm environment where each person works towar...
Relationships are essential; they are in large part what makes us human. Your relationships with your partner or other family members have a powerful impact on the way you react to life around you. I help individuals, couples, and families like yours to preserve meaningful relationships, restoring them to health, and to build new relationships, nurturing those to become as happy and fulfilled a...
My passion is providing empathy, humor and nonjudgmental support to those struggling with life transitions they may be experiencing. I call it, "living a new normal." Whether it is a new medical diagnosis, the dissolution of a marriage/ relationship or the blending of families, I am here to help! By implementing solution focused techniques, you will begin to understand that transitions are the...
I enjoy working with children, adolescents and adults in both individual and family therapy. I work well with clients with trauma, anxiety, depression, those facing life transitions or grief and loss. I have recently published an eBook on anxiety for teens, But Breathing Doesn't Help! Unlocking Teen Anxiety by Understanding Your Body, which can be found on Amazon, or for direct purchase at...
Thank you for looking into starting your journey towards peace and happiness. Family Counseling Team has over 25 years serving the community. We are dedicated to your well-being and we offer convenient, respectful, and affordable care. Please don't be alarmed if our office calls you back to set up the first appointment. You can also find me online through the therapy app TalkSpace @...
I enjoy working with people who are at some kind of crossroads in their lives. There's a problem to be resolved, a decision to make, a change that needs to happen. Sometimes we all need a compassionate listener and an honest, candid guide on the path to making our next move in life. I prefer a collaborative approach, working together to reach resolution. I'm trained as a marriage and family...
*EVENINGS AND SATURDAYS* Have you ever wondered what a psychologist does? You are not alone! Broadly, psychologists strive to help individuals improve emotional, physical, and social functioning. A psychologist might help a client with 1) depression, anxiety, anger, or insomnia 2) a chronic mental or physical condition negatively impacting functioning, or 3) managing acute stress/adjustment...
It takes courage to make the decision to pursue counseling. Perhaps you are struggling with anxiety, relationship issues, unresolved trauma or grief, or just feel stuck and don't know which way to turn. I am passionate about empowering individuals to find their own path to personal healing, growth and transformation. Therapy can give you a warm, safe, confidential and healing environment to...
