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
We all have an inner wisdom and interior life that can inform and transform how we hold and participate in the wonder of our lives. I view psychotherapy as a threshold for those seeking a deeper connection to their own experience. Exploring how these mysterious inner resources manifest in the external environment can make it possible to view our lives from a new vantage point. I support...
I focus on relationship healing and connection. I am an Advanced Imago Clinician and Certified Imago Therapist with over 25 years experience counseling couples, individuals and families experiencing challenges ranging from marital conflict, sexual and emotional intimacy, chronic and terminal illness and special needs parenting stress. I offer home visits to couples with demanding work and...
My goal in therapy is to bring healing and peace to the individual while helping them feel better about themselves. I enjoy working with individuals and families as we maneuver through their life changes. My approach to therapy involves empathy, trust, safety, and a collaborative effort on both my and the client's part. I believe that no matter your walk through life, you have the power to crea...
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I am passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families meet their desired goals. The atmosphere in my sessions is warm, collaborative and purposeful. I provide practical feedback, including suggestions for new ways of thinking, assessing relationships and improving well-being outside of sessions. I have a special interest in workin...
Sometimes it can feel isolating to be alone with our thoughts and emotions - especially if they have been invalidated by those around us. Reaching out to a professional can feel like entering an unexplored path - it may trigger feelings of fear and apprehension. However, as with anything new and unexplored, the more we become familiar with something, the greater our sense of confidence and ease...
My therapeutic style involves a warm, collaborative relationship by which we can achieve your mental health, wellness, education, or career goals. I use a variety of techniques that assist in thinking more efficiently about your place in this world. My goal is to help you be at peace with what is difficult, be it depression, anxiety, relationship issues, or just your personal wellness. Whatever...
My approach to counseling focuses on how the influences of the past affect the decisions and interactions you are having today. Throughout our therapy, together, you and I will look at the different aspects of your personality, how you were raised, and the messages you received from you parent(s), and how you functioned in the family system. In addition, both of us will work on counseling goals...
I offer a non-judgmental, compassionate, and encouraging environment to assist LGBTQ BIPOC individuals through whatever difficulties they may be confronting. Together we will collaboratively explore tools and strategies that will help you feel better about yourself, have better relationships, and experience more joy. I am a bilingual, bicultural, queer Afro-Latina cis-woman. In my practice, I...
Hi! I believe we all have our own unique path and that we can create a wonderful future for ourselves with the right foundation. I look at therapy as something one can live without, but like setting a broken bone, when we go through difficult times, therapy can help things mend in a life affirming and health promoting way. I aim to help you get in touch with your core issues, your soul's pathwa...
We offer counseling, support and guidance for children and adults of all ages. If you feel unhappy, overwhelmed, lost, and/or dissatisfied in life you may need someone to talk to and share your concerns with. By tapping into the strengths that they already possess, I help clients work through life experiences that are keeping them from living the life they want to live. This is done in a...
Reconnection, energy, feeling heard & understood, finding clarity - these are things we all strive for, and often need to rediscover, or recreate, from time to time. Sometimes we feel overwhelmed by the "muck" & need another pair of eyes for a change of perspective or to help create a new experience. As the master of your own life, I work in collaboration with you to determine your needs and...
COMPASSION CLASS CONFIDENTIAL Feeling the struggles and isolation of depression and anxiety? Sometimes we feel sad and disconnected from others. YOU are in charge of setting your goals and together we can find the path to get you there. I will work with you with great compassion, guiding you to effectively make changes and create new habits that better serve you in creating the life that you wa...
Starting therapy is a courageous endeavor. You may be feeling stuck in a rut, having trouble managing stress, or struggling with your relationship with food. I work with adults and adolescents with eating disorders, anxiety and depression. I am psychodynamically trained and integrate evidence-based modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). I...
Challenges and occasional catastrophes are inevitable, and serve to strengthen our confidence in the long run. If our fear and negativity are running the show, however, we get stuck. Let's pick apart the patterns that do not serve and re-author a peaceful, vibrant future. Using a combination of psychotherapy and coaching allows us to uncover destructive patterns, heal, and then move forward in ...
Hello and Welcome to my page! Reaching out for counseling to improve your life can be overwhelming- and finding the right clinician is an integral part of getting the best therapy and healing you need. I work with clients using an integrative approach to help you learn to navigate through troubling life issues you may be dealing with. Primarily working with older teens and adults who are...
