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 a clinician I seek to create a collaborative, safe, and accepting environment where clients can work toward change and wellness. In developing a trusting relationship with my clients I like to engage in a relaxed and conversational manner. I work with a broad range of issues including depression, anxiety, parenting, and relationship issues. My areas of speciality and expertise are grief and...
Everyone has their own unique story and I will work to understand yours. I work with a variety of people including individuals, couples and families from a wide variety of professions, family situations, race, age and religious affiliations. Some of the issues I have experience and success working with are sexual dysfunction, infidelity, communication issues, trauma, and mental disorders. My...
NFCS is staffed with two clinical psychologists, two LPCs, one LPCC, one NLC/Intern and a pediatric nurse practitioner (who handles medication management). Because human beings are complex and each person has unique life experiences, we believe that it is important to look at each client's situation from a biological, psychological and developmental perspective in order to deliver care that...
If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues stemming from Covid-19 and the Stay at Home order, I offer straightforward support and coping skills. It starts by developing an understanding of your situation and history. With that shared perspective, we'll work together to find the best way to resolve your current challenges. Currently, I see clients exclusively by phone or...
I practice from a Person-Centered approach and specialize in Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy. I utilize multi-modal techniques to treatment as therapy is not always "one size fits all". With a background and education in counseling, behavioral neuroscience, and coaching I am able to serve my clients in a wide variety of areas of suppor...
I am a transpersonal psychologist, expressive arts therapist, wellness counselor, shamanic teacher and healer, and Reiki Master of the Usui lineage. I have practiced and taught since 1985 in California, Oregon, and New Mexico, sharing life lessons and healing methods that saved my life long ago. I have a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology and a PhD in Transpersonal Psychology, and continu...
I believe it is never to late to be who you want to be. Change isn't always easy, but it can be necessary if we feel as though we aren't living fully, as life was intended. I strive to build an authentic, trusting, and connected therapeutic relationship as we work toward your goals. I encourage clients to adopt an attitude of openness and curiosity toward their experience with the aim of helpin...
I believe that clients have the desire and strength to work through difficult issues with the guidance of a caring and knowledgeable therapist. Developing a trusting, nonjudgmental, and safe environment, supports clients in their journey to personal growth and healing. During the therapeutic process, clients will be challenged to examine problematic areas and focus on what changes need to occur...
If you come from a troubled background or have suffered trauma, including physical or sexual abuse, you don't have to carry the negative effects into the rest of your life. There are many ways people learn to protect themselves and survive difficult experiences, but often those same strategies are no longer helpful later on, and they can cause trouble in many areas of life. We will explore and...
Amy is a state-licensed and nationally certified therapist with a bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts and a master's degree in Community Counseling. Amy is trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), EMDR, Betrayal Trauma, Mindfulness, Self-compassion, and Grief and Loss. Amy enjoys accompanying individuals/couples on their journey in realizing personal goals and growth and in healing f...
(PRESENTLY FULL & NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS) Grief is a normal and natural reaction to loss in our lives. The loss of a loved one through death is of one the most distressing life circumstances humans endure. We also face many other losses in our lives that can affect our mental, spiritual, social & physical well-being. As we transition through the life-span we may face: infertility/pregnancy...
My goals as a psychologist are to teach my clients a range of concrete tools and specific techniques to help them modify symptoms, understand thinking patterns, and improve quality of life. Through learning and using these new skills, clients become their own best therapist and have strategies they can use the rest of their lives. I strongly believe that a warm, personable therapeutic alliance ...
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in working with the adolescent and young adult population. I have a particular interest in working with individuals who experience anxiety, depression, adjustment concerns, and coping with chronic illness. Please note that while my practice typically also includes psychological and neuropsychological evaluations, I will not be scheduling...
Sara A. Klusas, LISW-S is a licensed social worker who provides services for individuals, couples and families to help enhance positive communication, build or maintain more fulfilling relationships, and aid in the skillful management of life stresses. She has expertise in the areas of self-esteem, substance abuse, career counseling, stress management, anxiety, depression, sports counseling and...
I work from a collaborative, non-judgmental and empathetic perspective. We may all live in the same world, but our unique individual experiences shape who we are and how we approach events in our lives. In the counseling process, I strive to create a supportive, trusting and safe therapeutic relationship through which difficult thoughts and feelings related to a person's struggles can be explor...
