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
Therapy is the process of coming to a deeper understanding of ourselves and how we approach the world while contained in the therapeutic relationship. I aim to create a safe, compassionate, and collaborative space to explore why patterns of thinking and interacting have become painful. In my experience, this process leads to improved relationships and communication, greater confidence and...
Do you find yourself stuck, dealing with the same issues day after day? Are you tired of the same anxious thoughts that haunt you day after day? Do you feel like you are alone and no one understands what you are dealing with? You may not believe this right now but things can be better. You need someone who can help you see through the fog and help you envision your best self. If you want to mak...
Are you a woman (Cisgender or Transgender+)/Do you identify as a woman? Are you a veteran struggling with issues in civilian life? Are you experiencing challenges as you come-out and attempt to live authentically as LGBTQI+? Are you dealing with acculturation or inclusiveness issues as a member of the Hispanic/Latino (Latinx) community? Are you a caregiver who provides care for a loved one with...
For most of my life I have been told that others feel open and safe talking with me about their day to day struggles. This ongoing narrative, coupled with my work as a nanny with kiddos with developmental challenges led to my career path as a therapist. I find it fulfilling to work with people from a variety of backgrounds, including kids, teens and grown ups and especially with individuals...
I work from an object relations perspective and draw from a variety of therapies including but not limited to narrative, solution-focused, experiential, and cognitive-behavioral. I work with individuals, couples, and families to decisively identify and treat anxiety disorders, codependency, depression, grief and loss, and marital/other relational issues. I welcome any questions you have about m...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in working with individuals, couples, teenagers, and adults. I do therapy because I believe that authentic, supportive connection is how we heal and grow. Therapy can be a space to work through a tough transition, discern complicated emotions, improve the quality of interpersonal relationships, or make meaning from difficult events in the past...
I am an experienced psychotherapist practicing in New York for thirty years. I work intuitively to establish a trusting relationship based on thoughtful listening and care. I treat adults of all ages and have expertise helping people dealing with loss, life transitions, visual impairment, caregiving issues, and aging. We will work together to better understand and resolve the conflicts that get...
*Not currently accepting new clients* I believe that we are all wired for growth and that self-discovery is a life-long process. A warm and compassionate therapeutic relationship can go a long way towards helping you foster self-acceptance, increase understanding and make important changes. We'll work together to focus on goals that make sense to you and on taking actions that contribute to a r...
If you struggle with setting boundaries, have experienced narcissistic abuse, have a family member that struggles with substance use, or have a history of trauma, I would like to help. We will collaborate to find effective solutions and innovative strategies to improve your life experiences and allow you to feel more present in your life. You have all the tools you need to make long-lasting...
Hi, my name is Tammy Vaughn. My clients, whether children or adults, tell me they feel comfortable with me because I'm friendly and relatable. My client centered approach is important to me because I believe that clients must feel heard, understood and helped. After a crisis, my clients often reach out to me again because they need support and to be heard or to create a plan. Some clients have...
* Exclusively providing online therapy.* You've managed changes in your life before but you feel anxious and overwhelmed. You are worried about your job, relationships, or your health. At times you tell yourself that you do not know how your will manage or worry that life will not get better. You want to be able to learn how to cope with these thoughts and feelings. You want to feel joyful and...
As an agency we have been supporting people via online sessions, with everything that falls “outside the box” for many years. Well our whole world just changed with this pandemic, and everything now falls under that category. Let us help you navigate these uncharted waters. No matter what challenge this all is bringing up for you let us support you in finding a way through this and finding your...
Whether you are struggling with a life change (life-limiting diagnosis, divorce, a new phase of life), a loss (death, a relationship, job, sense of your own independence), feeling stuck (life isn't moving in the direction you had hoped, you want to feel different but just don't know where to start), or you are in pain (physical or emotional), I can be a non-biased sounding board and guide. I li...
Is your child or adolescent experiencing difficulties at school or at home - maybe anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges or peer relationship difficulties? Do you wish you could help, but you do not know where to turn or what to do? Childhood and adolescence can be difficult and navigating the challenges that occur can become overwhelming. Through therapy, you and your child will learn...
Cognitive assessment is the behavioral measurement of brain function. The evaluation consists of medical record review, clinical interview, and paper and pencil testing such as drawing pictures or solving puzzles. The neuropsychologist will compare your scores to healthy people of the same demographics and create a picture of how your brain is functioning. Neuropsychological evaluation can aid ...
