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
* NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS * My approach for treatment focuses your strengths and resources into creating changes that will help you structure a more rewarding and acceptable perspective on life. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I value the quality of interaction and emotional connection among individuals, and I do believe effective emotional connection is not possible in isolation but heal...
It is truly an honor to work with those who are eager to enhance their emotional intelligence and to transform painful emotions into power! I am privileged to work with clients who are experiencing the following: Infertility, Pregnancy, Pre-natal & Post Partum Grief & Loss of a loved one Parenting & family members struggling with family stressors . From a solution focused and strengths based...
I specialize in working with adolescents, families and adults. My specialties include: teen issues, mood disorders, anxiety, grief, work-related stress, divorce, and women's issues. I also have extensive experience working with eating disorders. I am a member of the Academy for Eating Disorders (AED). Additionally, I have experience with post partum issues, new mothers, and parenting. My client...
Have you been feeling hopeless or unsupported? Have you been depressed or anxious? Is your wife, husband, or partner not willing to talk with you about problems you've been having? There's professional, empathetic, supportive, and good-humored help available. We're a group of therapists who help adults, teens, and children face difficulties and dilemmas. We also help couples with conflicts of a...
During this pandemic one may be feeling extremely overwhelmed, anxious, and depressed. If this sounds like you or if you simply feel stuck you are not alone. There is help and hope. My versatile services include adult counseling, teen counseling, family counseling, anxiety counseling, depression counseling, trauma counseling, abuse counseling, , addiction therapy, and much more. Since 2016, I’v...
I work with individuals and couples who are courageously facing the desire to improve the quality of their lives. As a therapist, my counseling work revolves around Carl Rogers' theory that people benefit from "unconditional positive regard". It has been my experience--professionally, as well as personally--that counseling is beneficial at any stage (or age!) of life. Please EMAIL me for a prom...
I am a licensed psychologist, practicing since 2002 in East Central Indiana. My clients know me as "Sharon or Dr. Sharon" as I am not especially formal. Originally trained in the area of child & adolescent assessment and treatment, ages 3-21, I now consider myself a generalist with eclectic treatment approaches. I see children and teens and their families; and adults of all ages. My goal is to...
My therapeutic approach is personalized and collaborative. I work with you to utilize the strategies and modalities that are appropriate to your situation. I start "where the client is at". I follow your agenda and focus on the issues you need to at that moment. I also take an approach of "what happened to you?", not "what is wrong with you?" to create a sense of strength for my clients. This...
I am a licensed mental health counselor who works with individuals, couples and families to help them manage relationship issues, anger, anxiety, depression among various other behavioral health concerns. I offer an interpersonal, collaborative approach which assists individuals to identify the obstacles to their emotional wellness while helping individuals to develop coping strategies to impro...
All too often change occurs, it's inevitable, but not always expected nor welcome.. From small, situational dilemmas to larger, more complex personal or family concerns, therapy can be the change that brings about relief, insight and new solutions for dealing with these circumstances. Together, with my support and guidance, I hope we can begin to identify and develop the tools and resources nee...
It takes courage to make the decision to pursue therapy and address issues that are troubling you. I am a clinical social worker and psychotherapist with advanced post graduate training in psychotherapy. I am a graduate of Columbia University School of Social Work and have professional expertise in psychiatry and medical social work. My experience has given me great insight into working with a...
*TELEHEALTH SESSIONS* Does your mind race with past problems or future worries? Are you struggling with the stress that’s comes with the COVID pandemic? It’s likely affecting your work and home life and there are strategies that can help you cope. I work with adolescents and adults that are facing challenges with work, school, peers and family. I provide therapy to people that struggle with a...
**Please Note: I am not accepting new clients at this time due to an upcoming family leave of absence.** Whether you are looking to make a change in your life or are seeking support due to a difficult loss, I believe the decision to seek professional support is an action of both courage and strength. As your therapist, I will listen carefully to you, with respect, openness, and patience, trusti...
Twenty five years ago, when I began to practice, I was fascinated by the resiliency of people individually, and their family systems. I have worked with people from many different backgrounds, with many different challenges. My approach to therapy is down-to-earth and uncomplicated. Most often I lean heavily into Trust Based Relational Interventions (TBRI). I look at challenges from several...
