Are You Struggling With Chronic Disease and Illness Management?

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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

Rene Gonzalez

New York

New York

Rene is a Texan-turned-New Yorker, drawn to the city by his affection for people-watching, music, architecture, and multiculturalism. He cites some of literature and film’s most neurotic characters as inspiration for becoming a psychotherapist, and enjoys interacting and helping his clients get to deeper places of self-insight. Today, Rene works in private practice and provides services to peop...
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Deborah Holt

Dallas

Texas

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Terre Hamrick

Las Vegas

Nevada

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Balanced Lifestyle Counseling

Portsmouth

New Hampshire

My view of therapy is an opportunity to engage in a collaborative process by which the therapist and client work together towards enriching lifestyle, and enhancing overall well-being. Additional treatment modalities I draw from include cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques aimed to help reframe and replace negative thought patterns leading to healthier responses in challenging situations....
Hello. My name is Rosa and I am willing to help you. I have a Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of Puerto Rico. I have been licensed as a clinical social worker in Florida since 1998 (SW: 5269). My professional experience spans over 25 years working with individuals (children, teens, adults and seniors), couples and families. I follow an integrative cognitive behavioral, solutio...
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Jeri B Innis

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