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
Joe is 1992 Graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University with a Master's in Social Work and has been licensed in Virginia as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) since 1996. Joe has over two decades of experience as a therapist providing Individual, Couple, Family and Group Therapy. Joe provides Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: solution focused treatment designed to provide understanding,...
My passion is working with couples because when this relationship is solid the family will thrive. I help my clients by teaching valuable communication skills, exploring the past to make more since out of the present and sharing the truth with love. I believe that my clients should work as hard as I do. So...role up your sleeves and let's get to work! Your family is worth it! Through my trainin...
I have over 10 years clinical experience in various settings, helping adolescents and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, gender identity, substance abuse, and personality disorders. I use a variety of treatment modalities and have training in suicide prevention, crisis intervention, individual, couples and group psychotherapy. My broad spectrum of practice allows me t...
Successful therapy is the result of effective collaboration between client and therapist.Choosing the right therapist for you is a very personal decision and can seem like an overwhelming task so finding the right "fit" is so important. I value creating a strong, trusting relationship with my clients and want them to feel that they can be comfortable and open sharing their burdens in our sessio...
Lisa Scott is a licensed professional counselor and registered psychotherapist specializing in individual, couples and family therapy. Lisa is an interactive, solution-focused therapist. Her therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. With compassion and understanding, she works with each individual to help them...
If you are looking to alter your patterns of behavior, to strengthen relationships, or a parent in need of proven strategies to promote healthy behavior in your children, I can help. Therapy doesn't have to be long term. It is simply an opportunity for someone to help you begin the process of change. I'd love to hear more from you about what you would like to leave behind and what you would lik...
I work with people to enhance and strengthen their problem-solving skills and to help find solutions to the challenges life presents. I believe that we all need support from time to time to make sense of the powerful emotions generated by life's stresses. Depression, anxiety, anger, fear and doubt are all normal responses to stress. In order to help people move through these emotions and gain...
It takes courage to take the first step to seek help. If you're hoping to see some sort of change in your life, I would like to help you get started, and work toward a life you can feel good about. Perhaps you've been struggling with depression, anxiety, strained relationships or loneliness. Have you been feeling confused about your life and nor sure what to do next? Do you have racing thoughts...
Many of us are underinsured and can't afford mental health. We make it affordable and accessible to everyone. We have a variety of counselors with a multitude of specialties including PTSD, depression, mood, addictions, eating disorders, LGBTQ issues, intersecting faith and sexuality, also offer couples and family sessions. We believe in matching clients with their Best Fit, a clinician that ha...
Are you feeling depressed, unmotivated, worried, or stressed? Are you not living the life you desire. Can't seem to get on track? Do you want to create greater balance in your life and live more fully and freely? I would like to help. I am a clinical psychologist and work with individuals to promote healing, change, and personal growth. I provide guidance through careful listening, compassionat...
I enjoy working with people who are motivated to make their lives better and dare to dream! My ideal client is someone who is not perfect but who wants to be happy and have a better quality of life but isn't quite sure how. They may be in chronic pain or have had traumatic events that still affect them. They might be grieving a loss or multiple losses. They might be in a life transition or have...
Sometimes life gives you more than you want to handle on your own. Whether a current situation or a long-standing concern, I help people who are struggling with stressful lives, trying to move beyond overwhelming or traumatic experiences, facing the loss of a loved one, or dealing with challenging relationships and difficult emotions. My practice centers on finding ways for you to experience...
We must now deal with more details than has ever been required in life. In therapy, sessions are designed to offer practical tools that navigate the many areas of life; relationships, parenting, grief and career. Offering tools for self -care, combined with mindfulness practices, clients have the ability to transform their story and overcome issues that blocked them in the past. Through this...
I believe that you are the expert on you. As such, I aim to create a collaborative atmosphere to address the goals that you have identified. I welcome clients as they are and work with them to create change in a safe environment. My approach often incorporates cognitive behavioral methods, interpersonal awareness, and mindfulness. I borrow from a variety of theories depending on the identified...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience working with clients with diverse needs and backgrounds. I believe that everyone is entitled to a rich, healthy, and fulfilling inner life. One that serves you as you move through life's challenges, and also encourages you to celebrate the victories. Developing and nurturing the tools to reveal your truest potential is what I believe to be ...
