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 experiencing anxiety, depression or symptoms of PTSD? Sometimes these symptoms result from past trauma and addressing this in a therapy process that is empathetic and safe can help you feel happier, more hopeful and better able to cope with and enjoy your life. I also offer therapy to address gender expression and/or other LGBTQ issues. Therapy is a place to explore these issues so that...
When meeting with a client, I take great pride in working as a team to process trauma, increase self-worth, and develop new and appropriate coping skills to reach therapeutic and life goals in a safe and positive way. I enjoy experiencing the growth of a therapeutic relationship, and providing a comfortable, friendly, safe environment to assist clients in learning to survive and thrive through...
**CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** In my office you can expect me to be actively engaged, using compassion and humor to help us tackle what you’ve been grappling with, and help you to make meaningful changes. Many of my clients come to me feeling overworked, anxious, overwhelmed by life's demands, or stuck in a rut. Perhaps you’ve tried a variety of ways to stave off such feelings (working...
Life can take us to places we don't want to go, and give us an education for which we did not want to pay. I understand this and can help you navigate life's uncertainties. I have assisted clients learn to love themselves, find the resources they need, and heal from the situations life brings to us. I offer a compassionate and non-judgmental safe place to explore, process, and heal. You might n...
For over fifteen years I have had the privilege of helping clients improve their close relationships while also developing their comfort with a healthy, wide range of emotions. At times all of us experience overwhelmingly painful feelings or problems coping with our stressful lives. My ultimate hope and goal is to help you to expand your capacity to respond to future challenges with greater...
We all face challenges throughout our lives. I have a strong sense of compassion and commitment to helping people. I enjoy helping a diversity of cultures, races, and ages. I have worked and lived in Africa and Azerbaijan so I consider myself a global citizen. I counsel with individuals who have Autism, PTSD, Depression, Bi-polar disorder, Reproductive loss, Occupational/Career, Relational issu...
Making the decision to find a therapist can be both overwhelming and at times stressful. We strive to create an accepting relationship and welcoming space to make the process as comfortable as possible. Do you feel like you're stuck in the same patterns or plagued with overwhelming feelings? Do you need a new perspective or want to find peace about something in your life? Having you been wishin...
For the past 20 years, I have worked with people facing a broad range of emotional and physical challenges. Through my interest in health psychology and experience working in primary care settings, I have helped adults cope with and better manage chronic illness, chronic pain, and stress; address weight and sleep issues; and change habits to feel better. I have extensive experience working with...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) providing psychotherapy to adolescents, adults and seniors. I strive to appropriately assess clients' needs, assist them in identifying their goals for treatment, and provide guidance, education, and encouragement enabling them to achieve their identified goals and experience a happier, more purposeful life. I provide mental health counseling on an...
I offer compassionate and non-judgmental therapy to adults who are feeling stressed, overwhelmed or even hopeless. I've been working in the mental health field for over 15 years. As as an EMDR-Trained Therapist, I specialize in treating trauma-related issues such as panic attacks/anxiety, PTSD, anger management, relationship problems, self-destructive behaviors and disturbing memories and dream...
When facing challenging times, therapy can provide a safe place to talk about those challenges. I am happy to announce the addition of the newest staff member, Kenny, a certified therapy dog whose presence helps create a safe space. My goal is to help clients achieve their own "zen" state by learning how to recognize, access, & trust their own intuition. I view therapy as part of one's wellness...
My work with each client is integrative and dynamic. My "home base" is in contemporary feminist psychodynamic therapy, but I utilize techniques from CBT, DBT, internal family systems, mindfulness, and sensorimotor psychotherapy to tailor my approach to a client's presenting needs. I'm a firm believer that a person will not feel safe exploring difficult areas in therapy if they don't feel...
Online sessions due to COVID-19. Anxiety, depression, grief, & chronic pain are experienced by many people. We know that continual stress negatively impacts our health, families, relationships, & jobs. Counseling can help you release the hurt, anger, pain, & sorrow to reveal the amazing you that has been hidden beneath the emotional turmoil. Integrative & non-pharmaceutical interventions,...
Private practice 30 + years.. Anxiety [COVID-19], pain management , weight issues, , family issues, smoking cessation, plus. I use Clinical Hypnosis along with psychotherapy. Initially, a treatment plan is developed and discussed with the patient. *Clinical hypnosis treatment is used when appropriate. I find the addition of Clinical Hypnosis along with various psycho therapeutic methods such as...
I believe that understanding our attachment style is one avenue to self-discovery. I use an integrative approach to help clients improve their connection with others and create a life of hope and purpose. My goal is to help clients improve their quality of life, increase self compassion, develop coping skills boundaries, decrease suffering, and improve body image. I work with adolescents, adult...
