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
If you're seeking support through challenging times and are ready for change and emotional relief, or if you're struggling with self-defeating behaviors that you can't break free from, I am here to help. I offer counseling for adults and adolescents and work with a range of issues that span from grief/loss, depression, anxiety, life crossroads, and more. I take a compassionate, strengths-based...
MARCH 2020 - NOW PROVIDING E-THERAPY! Are you feeling overwhelmed by life? Do you find yourself having more bad days than good days? Do you feel like you're stuck in your head, being pushed around by negative thoughts and emotions, or engaging in the same self-destructive patterns, while life passes you by? I believe that all of us have an inner source of wisdom and strength that we can learn t...
My hope is that as my client you will feel welcome, validated, and heard. I believe everyone can find relief from negative experiences and the weight of stress. I have experience working with children ages 5+. I really enjoy working with teenagers and have experience with them on topics like depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, cutting, performance growth (music, sports), emotional regulatio...
Do you sometimes sense that you have so much to offer but you are not able to fully be yourself in the world? Do you often feel overwhelm or low self confidence? Do you feel different than most of the people in your life - a deep thinker, a sensitive soul? I work with creative individuals and Highly Sensitive People who need guidance, understanding, and support to live life fully as themselves....
Life can be a challenge. Visiting with me is not going to change your circumstances, but I believe I can help you change the way you experience them. I have often been told that I am a warm, compassionate and nonjudgmental guide that will walk with you through dark times and will cheer you along as you reach new levels of freedom and hope. I do not view myself as an expert that can solve your...
In therapy I work together with clients to address issues that may be interfering with their overall well being or may be hindering how they function in one or more areas of life. My practice is informed by mindfulness and I draw from a variety of therapeutic approaches to improve functioning and resilience. My specialty areas include anxiety, depression, chronic pain, chronic health concerns,...
My approach is interpersonal, both psychodynamically and existentially informed. I have been in practice for over 20 years. In my early years, I was supervised by Dr. Irvin Yalom, and he has been highly influential in my work. I believe my strengths include an ability to genuinely connect with patients in an empathic and non-judgmental manner. I help my patients explore deeper issues and patter...
I believe that we all need support, wisdom, and nurturing at some point during our lives. Through our work together, we will look at what is relevant to you and your understanding of what you are experiencing. I will help you develop compassion for yourself and a belief that you really are doing the best you can - no matter what that little voice in your head says. With that, we can really begi...
Hello! I love working with adults, teens and children to find relief from (among other things) depression, anxiety, OCD, ADD/ADHD, Trichotillomania (hair pulling), chronic conditions, anger issues, complex grief and loss, perfectionism, spiritual issues, and especially trauma recovery, PTSD, and eating disorders. I worked for over six years with refugees, foster children, and trafficking victim...
Now accepting new clients. By Teletherapy/Telemedicine You are a unique individual, with your own strengths and challenges that create bumps along the way. While you might not realize it now, in this moment, you are resilient and worthy of change. Without judgement, I hold space for you while you are unable to believe this for yourself. As you grow through the process of therapy, you will learn...
MY CASELOAD IS FULL AND I AM NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME. I WILL UPDATE THIS PROFILE WHEN I HAVE OPENINGS AGAIN. I have been providing psychotherapy and behavioral health counseling to diverse population of adults with a full spectrum of emotional and psychological needs since 2010. I have witnessed many of my clients progress and graduate out of counseling after we have worked toget...
Something can happen when even familiar things are spoken about and explored in detail in treatment. I'll listen to you carefully and differently from others. My job is to bring out the underlying questions and dilemmas that shape your experience, with the aim of supporting and sometimes challenging you in the work of seeing your life, and what is possible, in new ways. An effective therapy isn...
*Now Accepting New Clients* I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor as well as a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist. As a counselor, I work with clients navigating life's toughest issues. I use realistic goal-setting, support, and accountability to help improve your quality of life, family, and relationships. I am passionate about working with adolescents, adults, and families. My...
In life we have what I refer to as "chapters"; marriage, parenthood, divorce, addiction, sobriety, abuse, cancer, mental illness, becoming a grandparent...and it is within these chapters life may become overwhelming, messy, or even paralyzing. Whether you are five or ninety-five or somewhere in-between, I am here to help you as an individual, a couple, or as a family. My hope is to journey...
No matter where you're at in life, there can be a lot of challenges that increase or cause distress. From having difficulty communicating with family members to struggling with adapting to life's changes. From challenges in developing healthy peer relationships to dealing with conflict within your support group. We are all dealing with so many changes in our lives, it can become overwhelming...
