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
It can feel daunting to begin therapy. You may know you are struggling with your relationships, work, or personal fulfillment yet it can feel difficult to seek help. In my practice, I will work with you in a safe space to explore and address the difficulties the prevent you from living a fulfilling life. I utilize eclectic approaches including psychodynamic, relational, solution-focused, and...
"Hope is the little voice you hear whisper "maybe" when it seems the whole world is saying "no". (Anonymous) Therapy is an opportunity to reflect on your life, recognize your strengths and challenges and realize the happiness you deserve. Understanding yourself and knowing what's important to living your best life can be achieved through individual and/or group support. In a safe supportive...
If you’re here you may feel like you don’t recognize yourself anymore. You might be frustrated that you’re not thriving. You’re searching for some clarity and direction in your life, and you’re tired of being in constant pain. You’re just surviving, barely making it to the next day. Or maybe you’re realizing that something you’ve been through in the past is causing problems in your life and you...
I am a clinical psychologist who works with adults, primarily women who are facing acute and/or chronic, life-threatening conditions. I also work with clients who have anxiety and/or depression and help build coping skills. In addition, I enjoy working with young adults who are facing life transitions, such as building a career, strengthening one's identity, and preparing the foundation for bei...
Temporarily Closed. Would you like to meet your own living diary? Someone with whom you can share your thoughts and feelings? My passion is providing clients with someone they feel safe sharing their fears, joys, problems, feelings, and experiences. I take a non-judgmental approach to each and every person. I believe in a very strengths-based approach to treatment. We all have inner strengths t...
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Does your child worry? Or have challenging behaviors? Are bedtime routines really hard? I have over 20 years experience working specifically with young children and parents and I can help you and your child find more harmony at home. I'm a Board-Certified, Licensed Clinical Art Therapist and I use art and play based techniques to help children and parents work through difficult problems and...
Living your best life can often be challenging. My role as a clinical psychologist is to assist you in identifying what is important to you, to develop skills to make change, and to take action that will help you have the quality of life and functioning that you desire. Together we can develop a plan that will allow you to move beyond what it is that is holding you back in a safe and supportive...
I seek to create a client centered relationship in hopes of assisting clients in making positive changes in their lives, fostering self growth, and learning healthy ways to cope with the challenges presented in life. I offer a safe space for adolescents, teens, adults, and couples to work through daily stresses, life transitions, and trauma. This may involve individual work or working within...
Looking for a therapist can be challenging. For those looking for the first time, I'd like to offer some thoughts on finding one who's right for you. While credentials and experience have their place, at the end of the day the most important thing is fit. I encourage you to "go with your gut." Do a phone consult. Did they give you space to talk? Did you feel heard? Sometimes what we need is...
Are you stressed out, angry, or struggling with an addiction? Do you have problems at work or legal issues that require counseling? Are you grieving a loss or struggling with mental health issues? Are you a veteran that needs timely service? Professional Counseling can benefit anyone facing difficulty managing life's challenges. Those challenges can be related to your own mental or physical...
Welcome! My 20-year history working in hospital, hospice, and home-based medical teams has helped me create a private practice for adults struggling with generalized anxiety, changes in health status, caregiver stress, aging, work-life balance, and unexpected life transitions; including COVID-19's impact to overall wellbeing. I additionally work with new mothers that may be experiencing anxiety...
We live in a world full of people, which indicates that the relationship to the self and others are at the core of daily functioning. When life presents with complications, stress and vulnerability increases, problem-solving decreases, relationships are impacted, and living in an authentic way is derailed. I can help you identify the values, as well as the skills and knowledge you have in order...
If you're dealing with relationship problems or betrayal, sex and love addictions, I can help. I have experience helping people learn to manage addictive behaviors, rebuild trust and intimacy, and learn how to reconnect. I understand the toll betrayal trauma, intimacy disorders and the pain of past abuse can take on your life and relationships. I also understand how intimidating it can be to re...
Sometimes our lives take an unexpected turn-a loved one dies, we lose our job, our marriage ends, our parents' health declines-and suddenly we aren't sure where we're going, or what to do next. You don't have to face these things alone. In my counseling career, I have helped many people get through the hard things that come with difficult life events: sadness, anger, guilt, family conflict,...
