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
Beginning therapy takes courage and you've already taken the first step. My goal is to help you create a more fulfilling life. I provide a safe space to work collaboratively with you. I will listen and use my knowledge base to help address the parts of your life that feel challenging. I work in both short term and long term treatment modalities. I provide therapy for individuals, couples,...
Do you feel stagnant in your life but not sure how to move forward? Do you struggle to find joy? Do you want to change something, anything about your circumstances? It is my goal to provide a safe, peaceful and caring environment for each client. I focus on the individual needs of each client with empathy, compassion, and understanding. I am a strength based therapist and focus on personal...
We are a group practice dedicated to providing comprehensive neuropsychological and psychological assessment and empirically validated treatment of mental health and neurological disorders for adults and older adults. We specialize in treating individuals suffering from a wide range of neurological disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia, stroke, traumatic brain injur...
I provide individual, couples, and family therapy at my private practice on the Huntington Beach Hospital campus. Much of my work is with clients struggling with anxiety, dysphoria, or depression, or in their relationships with their romantic partners/spouses or their families-of-origin. I find strengths they've forgotten they have that can be used to defeat their problems. I use Narrative and...
I have 12 years experience working with mental health issues including depression, anxiety, and trauma. I have been trained in EMDR which is a short-term therapy for trauma. I focus on Cognitive Therapy as the foundation of how we think, feel and act. Sometimes, we have to change our behavior and to learn to practice healthy skills. I have done a lot of trauma work and understand the connection...
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety disorders, mood disorders (depression), trauma (post-traumatic stress disorder), and eating disorders. I also specialize in health psychology, which involves psychological treatment for those dealing with medical conditions, such as cancer, obesity/weight loss, chronic illnesses and/or pain. Everyone faces challenges in life that can be overwhelming at...
*Virtual Sessions Available* Does your kid or teenager often say NO, I DON’T CARE, or YOU DON’T UNDERSTAND. You see them struggling with anxiety and depression, or risky behaviors such as using drugs, and don’t know what to do. You might also have gifted children or teenagers who are struggling with perfectionism-obsession-procrastination (POP). Are you high functioning and having a stable job ...
Our clients almost always come to us because they feel "blocked" by something inside. Something prevents them from moving forward, and they don't know what it is. We show them in the first session exactly what the brand new fMRI research shows is stopping them from change and how we will overcome it with hypnosis. Stress, fears, sleep problems, chronic pain, sexual problems, depression, bad...
REGARDING COVID 19: We have to find ways to cope without lots of the things we normally rely on (going out with friends, going to the gym, 12-step meetings, religious services, etc.). Tele-therapy can really help you to cope while you’re social-distancing in your home. If you don’t have insurance, we can discuss a reasonable fee you can afford, based on a sliding scale. If you’re in Alcoholics...
Does your life from the outside look amazing, yet you feel lonely, directionless, anxious, depressed, or lost? You live in a beautiful place, have a gorgeous home, great trips, lots of friends, and many social and charitable activities to keep you busy, yet your relationships and your life seem distant and disconnected. Does your partner work too much? Are your children too busy? If you don't h...
Therapy can be a place to say things aloud that you have never said before and to think about and reflect on self, relationships, intimacy and sexuality. It can help you find clarity, relief, insight. This can be a chance to go deeper with ideas that keep you stuck so you can release them and show up more fully in your own life. The choice to go to therapy allows new possibilities for your life...
Therapy can be complex, courageous and a difficult decision, but sometimes we just know that it's time to try something new. While challenging periods in life, relationships, or family can overwhelm, they also bring rich opportunities to cultivate resilience, a deeper connection, and lasting fulfillment. Therapy is based on a collaborative relationship between the therapist and the client to br...
There's no sugarcoating it-life is tough. But in taking this first, courageous step in seeking help, I believe that you are too. Whether you're dealing with the loss of a loved one, a relationship, or job-or experiencing a difficult life transition- know that your situation does not define you, and that it's possible to not only stand up amidst the storms that rage around you...but to emerge ev...
" I am a non-judgmental, open-minded therapist who believes that each client is an individual who deserves respect and unconditional regard for their life experiences. I engage in utilization of client centered therapy that allows the client to direct and feel more involved in the therapeutic process. This allows me to connect with the client and, together, develop a treatment plan that will he...
Therapy involves investing in your mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional well-being, and is well worth the effort! Illness, relationship conflicts, grief, stress, anxiety, depression, transitions, and trauma all impair our natural ability to maintain balance and live happier and more satisfying lives. My role is to serve as an interactive and supportive partner as we explore strategies to...
