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
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...
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NOW TAKING NEW CLIENTS ONLINE! I believe that each human has purpose! But, our life experiences can blur that belief in each of us. My goal is to see that all who come through my doors be reminded of their purpose and be convinced that they can be healthy! My promise is that you will be treated with respect, great care, and be challenged to be the best version of yourself. We will consider all ...
Whether you are looking for direction, balance, to feel less anxious, or you are ready to unlock your potential… you have come to the right place! Allow yourself to align your mind, body, and spirit in order to resolve issues, feel more confident, and enjoy life. OnPath Counseling & Wellness offers psychotherapy services and workshops to individuals, couples, and families to help you increase y...
My therapeutic approach is to work with you identifying your potential and the factors that maybe preventing you from achieving your goals. Together we will find and tailor the best therapeutic intervention to assist you.I also offer supervision for LGPCs and for LCPCs. I have 41 years of clinical experience initially as a physician and psychiatrist in Brazil, my birth country, and subsequently...
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Psychotherapy provides a safe place to create positive changes and a more meaningful and joyful life. Together we will explore patterns and past hurts that may be keeping you stuck in order to move forward to achieve balance and improve relationships in your life. I offer tools and strategies to help you better understand, communicate, and connect with those you love. I believe in the inner wis...
I hope to help clients cultivate courage, compassion, and connection that we all need to build a life worth living. For families with young children (ages 3-13): I hope to help parents understand their child's experience, as well as learn skills to facilitate healthy family attachments by incorporating mindfulness and family therapy into therapy sessions. For couples, I use an structured approa...
I believe we have the ability within us to meet the joys and challenges of life with energy, curiosity and a sense of centeredness. When pressures become too great, though, it can be difficult to find that inner state of calm empowerment. Stressful situations, pain and illness and old habitual behaviors can make it difficult to enjoy life. As a hypnotist, my goal is to work with you to identify...
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A medical diagnosis can be life altering. Do you want to be heard, understood, and supported as you try to make sense of this part of your life? Seeing an experienced and empathic therapist can provide a positive transformation that's refreshing and liberating! For the past 15 years, I have provided counseling and therapeutic services to individuals of all ages faced with various life challenge...
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I am a clinical psychologist and clinical assistant professor at NYU Medical Center. My areas of specialty are trauma, grief, depression, and anxiety (panic, phobia, OCD, social anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder, illness anxiety). I provide empirically-supported treatments that are individually tailored to each patient to ensure that therapy is effective, collaborative, and growth-promoting...
Life is hard. Relationships can become strained. Circumstances can become overwhelming. It is easy to find yourself alone in it. The truth is you don’t have to be. You are not alone. Sometimes the best decision you can make is to get the help and tools to work through your difficulties. It is my passion and joy to get to be that help for you. Dealing with anxiety, feeling depressed, struggling ...
Ms. Huddleston is licensed as a Certified Psychological Assistant, and is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Mental Health Service Provider designation. She has a special interest in the logic and procedures of standardized testing accommodations. She is a graduate of the Vanderbilt Volunteer Advocacy Program with a focus on assisting children and families with IEP's and 504 plans....
