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
Shannon Daneshrad, M.A., MFTi is a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern (IMF #97344) who practices individual and couples psychotherapy under the supervision of Paula Bruce, Ph.D. She received her Master's of Arts in Clinical Psychology, with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University. She is currently working on her Doctorate (Psy. D.) in Applied Clinical Psychology...
Pacific Mental Health is dedicated to serving the mental health needs of the Greater Seattle area. If you're looking for a new counselor or a fresh perspective in life, our team of psychotherapist can help you achieve the goals you're looking for. We treat a variety of mental health disorders from anxiety/depression to sexual addiction. Visit our website or call for more information. No insuran...
Welcome to Paws To Connect Counseling, offering traditional and animal-assisted therapy in Tacoma, WA. I specialize in women's issues, therapy for grief, loss (human/animal) and trauma. As a veterinary social worker, I also have a unique focus of providing therapy for veterinary/animal-care professionals. I am currently providing telehealth sessions and offer a free non-obligatory 15 minute cal...
Are you seeking hope in your life and relationships? I have a passion for restoring healthy foundations in relationships, rediscovering hope, and finding freedom in our lives. My sessions are a safe place for you to freely explore your relationships, work through problem areas, and provide you with tools to create change. Visit www.nathanaelreadmft.com to read more about me and the process of...
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I am sorry but I am not accepting new clients at this time... We all want to be happy, to have a mind and heart at ease. And yet for so many of us, our minds are caught in worry about the future and regrets about the past. We feel stressed and overwhelmed. Our relationships may be fraught with conflict or distant and unsatisfying. And yet happiness is not so far away as it might sometimes seem....
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In my work I support your emotional wellness through partnering with you through the challenges of growth, hope and change. I work with people who are feeling stuck, confused or in the midst of significant life changes. We can work together to help you let go of a painful past or to get beyond anxiety over the future. I use an unconditional and supportive approach as we work together to create ...
I specialize in working with individuals (& often their loved ones) who are going through a major transition in their life. Oftentimes, this transition is related to a medical diagnosis (e.g. Alzheimer's disease, Post-Concussive Disorder) but it could also involve any number of situational stressors, including health issues, academic or occupational difficulties, or relationship problems. I may...
Do you feel frustrated with your life situation or hopeless about a problem? Are you going through a crisis, feeling sad or anxious? Are you having relationship issues? Are you not meeting your full potential? I provide support by working with you towards improving your coping skills so that you can make positive changes, improve relationships, change negative patterns, and live life to the...
