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
Currently unable to accept new clients. Stressed, depressed, angry, or anxious? You don't have to deal with your problems alone, and it takes courage to ask for help. If you are looking for a safe and supportive place to process through difficult events, feelings, and circumstances, give me a call. I believe there is healing, and it is an honor to walk along side those with compassion, empathy,...
My passion in life is helping people. Potential clients are those who are seeking help on their own accord, having in mind several goals they wish to work on in therapy with me. Clients can bring to the table a gamut of issues, such as depression, anxiety, past traumas and PTSD, eating disorders, low self-esteem, body dysmorphia, perfectionism, strained attachment styles due to relationships...
A sense of well-being, that is the goal that I want to achieve in clients. Combining physical, mental, and emotional well-being becomes a balancing act in today's world. Physical needs; living in a safe environment, nourishment for the body, sensible physical activity, and medical conditions, must be addressed if the work needed to look inward is to be successful. Addressing issues surrounding...
I have over 20 years' experience working with individuals adjusting to major life transitions and grief issues, depression, and anxiety. I have particular interest in helping individuals adjust to the illness and death of a child, parent, sibling, friend, or other family member. I received my doctoral education in Family Studies which integrated counseling, sociology, and psychology in...
***formerly Melissa Mamatas*** Life has a peculiar way of setting us on paths that we never expected to travel. For some, this means finding yourself "stuck", lost, lonely, depressed, or anxious. Others find themselves struggling with a major life transition, health condition, or traumatic life event or loss they never imagined experiencing and now not getting the support they need to move...
Training in Emotionally Focused Therapy has helped me tremendously in working with couples and individuals. I enjoy couples counseling, helping partners to see their trauma in the marriage. Teaching couples their negative cycle and how to work through their pain. I believe that trauma is the root of our issues and how we use our dysfunction to learn to deal with life. Depression, anxiety,...
I am an extensively published, world-travelled expert on trauma and chronic illness. I conduct therapy in English, Spanish, French, Russian, Portuguese, German, and Dutch. For the past 25 years, I have been assisting individuals with ADHD/behavioral challenges, trauma, PTSD, dissociation, depression, bipolar disorder, and physical illness. My clients range in age from 3 to 103. Early in my care...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Georgia with 30 years of experience in the field of social work, human services, and counseling. I received my Master of Social Work degree from Hunter College School of Social Work, NYC and my Ph.D. in Human Services, with a specialization in community and social programs from Capella University, Minnesota. Additionally, I am a Certified...
I seek to work alongside individuals, couples, and families who have an openness and willingness to change. With experience in diverse settings, including the juvenile justice system, the homeless population, hospitals, higher education, and hospice care, I offer a unique perspective guided by personal experiences, with an emphasis rooted in compassion, hospitality, empathy, and empowerment to...
Mental strength is not the ability to stay out of the darkness; it's the ability to sit present in the darkness knowing that the light will shine again. As a psychotherapist, my goal is to provide clients with a safe place to feel relaxed and able to speak freely and honestly. I'm there to motivate, engage and guide them. I use cognitive behavioral therapy, client-centered, problem solving and...
My approach to therapy is to keep the process straightforward so that my clients can experience positive change as quickly as possible. The use of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) and meditative practice provides a solid foundation for clients to achieve personal growth. My goal is to help my clients realize their best self and develop the skills necessary to live a rich, full and...
While I work with most people who come through the door, my ideal clients are women, age 30 and above who are unhappy, stressed out, frustrated and who feel they are at a crossroads in their lives. They want change but are not sure how to go about implementing changes to their lives. Women who desire to live their best life now. I specialize in working with people who are ready to change their...
You are committed to your growth and to having a great life. You feel stuck in the past and find yourself circling back to the same situation, person, place, or issue. You want to break through the obstacles and patterns that have stopped you from reaching your goals and having a rich and expansive life. I will assist and support you to discover limiting experiences from your past. You will bri...
Serving children, adolescent, and adult specializing in working with chronic health issues, stress, trauma, and individuals with mental health, addiction, and personality. I can treat a wide variety of issues relating to everyday life stressors, adjusting to new life challenges and situations, behavioral difficulties, grief and loss, spiritual conflicts, and more serious personality, substance...
I work with children, teens and adults across the lifespan providing individual, couples and family therapy, psychological assessment and consultation. My overall mission is to help clients to 1) understand, articulate, and negotiate their particular challenges such that they can cope and overcome; and 2) identify and achieve their personal goals and live congruently with their values and...
