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
Are you interested in making changes in your life? Perhaps you've been ignoring feelings for just too long? Maybe you would like to make changes in your life but are unsure where to begin. The desire for change is healthy, but can be overwhelming, sometimes leading to feelings of anxiety, depression and loneliness. My job is to listen to your feelings, concerns and stressors. Not only will I...
I am eager for the opportunity to help you create the change you wish to see in your life. I have assisted many clients with setting new life goals, creating healthy boundaries, build coping skills,provide deep insight, self-awareness and reflection. I want to be your next big support system, I want all my clients to look back ten years from now and remember how my therapeutic services greatly...
I am a Christian Counselor that works with ages 3 to adults. I am EMDR trained. My areas of specialization are: trauma, abuse, anxiety, depression, grief, school problems, relationship problems, family of origin issues, and divorce. I have training in play therapy that I utilize when working with children. I work with ages 3 to adult. The 28 years I spent in the education system has equipped me...
I am a holistic, integrative, person-centered, culturally considerate therapist for adolescents, individuals, partners and families. I am curious, open-minded, and non-judgmental. I believe communication with yourself and others is at the heart of successful relationships. I also believe that you know what you need to heal and my job is to help you get more in touch with that part of yourself. ...
Are you on a journey to become the best version of yourself? Would you like a safe and inviting person to help you do just that? I love to work with people who are struggling to live to their fullest potential. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, difficult responses to traumatic events, life transitions (e.g. going to college, becoming a parent, death of a loved one), relationship...
( English | español ) Are you feeling overwhelmed and at times sense of guilt? At times life can be challenging - full of joys, sorrows and everything in between. Sometimes, the challenges seem too daunting or affect more than one area of life - relationships, career, physical and emotional health. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a holistic approach to therapy I assist individuals an...
I work with people who are grieving the loss of a loved one from death....but also those who have been diagnosed with a chronic or terminal illness, those suffering the loss of relationships, independence, career or loss of community from moving to a new place, infidelity and those dealing with the loss of a beloved pet. Life is full of transitions. Many people end up feeling isolated, like the...
Making the decision to seek therapy is a brave step, as it's not always easy to share difficulties and accept help. I believe it takes courage to talk about struggles, feelings, or life-changing events. As your therapist, it will be my privilege to assist and embark with you in your journey towards a healthier life. You are not alone nor do you need to continue through this obstacle without...
I currently have openings for Adolescents (16 +), Adults. I can help individuals work through the anxiety, sadness and depression associated with the changes or loss associated with the stay at home order....
*Accepting new clients. I specialize in working with clients to overcome depression, anxiety and relationship concerns. Communicating with our spouse, parents, children or loved ones can often be a struggle. “I didn’t say that. That’s not what I meant. You don’t understand me.” Any of these sound familiar? Developing communication skills, creating healthy boundaries in relationships and managin...
Sometimes our inner critic can be relentless by telling us we aren’t good enough, strong enough, smart enough, skinny enough, outgoing enough, attractive enough, or likeable enough to do something. That voice can become so common that we don’t even question the validity of it anymore. It eventually becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy because at some point we begin viewing the world through that...
I believe that all people have the ability to make positive changes in their lives to bring about a more meaningful life. My goal is to assist each client in identifying their strengths, developing effective coping strategies for difficult issues and fostering meaningful relationships in their lives. I specialize in working with adults and families who would like to address specific areas of...
Life presents all of us with challenges and difficulties. Some are obvious, some less so. Sometimes we only know that we're struggling without being able to put our finger on why that is. I don't believe you need all the answers to start your journey to overcome the obstacles that you face. The starting point is the desire to improve your relationships, family, and career. Therapy provides a...
My practice involves helping people navigate the challenges life presents us. I am committed to empowering clients to find their strengths, see possibilities and achieve their goals. Drawing on over 30 years of experience, I strive to help people create healthy relationships, manage stress, cope with grief, overcome anxiety, trauma and depression (including postpartum) as well as achieve person...
Anxiety is a learned behavior and it can be unlearned. Your brain is not your enemy and it isn’t trying to make you worry; it is just repeating unhelpful messages from the past. I’d like to help you retrain your brain to be a source of comfort and positivity so you can direct your energy towards things you really value instead of worrying all the time. In order to change the way you think and...
