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
Are you going through a particularly stressful transition? Perhaps you know you need to make some changes but aren't sure how to begin. Maybe you have a hard time being kind to yourself, blaming and shaming yourself when things go wrong—or perhaps you wish you had better relationship and/or coping skills? Maybe you find yourself repeating patterns you learned growing up that you don't like and...
I have been practicing psychotherapy for 40 years. I believe that psychotherapy can heal pain and help people to live more fulfilling lives through a collaborative working relationship between therapist and client/patient. I have worked with clients with a wide range of issues including but not limited to depression, anxiety, repeated problematic relationship patterns, grief, a history of or...
It has been an incredible privilege and honor in my many years of experience to work with every client I encounter during some of the most trying times in their lives. My clients feel immediately my genuine care, compassion and dedication to helping them resolve whatever issues they are encountering. I am extremely focused on providing the absolute best client/customer care experience for my...
Working with the thoughts and feelings you're holding on the inside really can help loosen their grip on you. I help people manage things like stress, anxiety, depression, ferocious inner critics and the effects of trauma-- whether recent or experienced earlier in life. We'll focus on finding you some symptom relief in addition to deeper understanding and healing in an open, accepting place for...
Mirror Pond Counseling offers psycho-spiritual therapy and EMDR therapy. EMDR processes and alleviates intense emotional reactions and patterns due to various degrees of trauma. If you feel like trauma therapy with an intuitive, spiritual or religious approach might be helpful to you, get more of a feel of what we offer by going to the website where you can also book your appointment,...
The hardest part about therapy is finding a therapist. My goal is to make this process as easy as possible. As the only multi-licensed counselor in the state of Florida that speaks five languages fluently including English.Spanish, French, Italian and German, I understand that everyone is different, yet goes through similar issues. I have experience working with adults, couples, adolescents wit...
Mental health is not just addressing illnesses such as anxiety and depression, but an arena for promoting our resiliency in managing stress, and pursuing relationships, career goals, and our overall life satisfaction. I believe that through psychotherapy we can heal old wounds, learn to maximize our abilities, and accept and cope with our limitations in order to minimize their interference in o...
I view therapy as a collaboration between patient and therapist. We are a team with a common objective. When you come in, we will first complete a thorough intake, and then put together a treatment plan that meets your individual needs. During therapy you will learn skills and techniques which you will practice in between sessions, and implement in your everyday life. I believe that if people...
It requires immense courage to change and making the decision to pursue counseling is one of the bravest steps you can take. Keeping that in mind, I feel honored to assist you in taking that step. I have extensive experience working with adults on a wide range of issues and I welcome diversity in my clients. I believe in providing a warm, supportive, judgement free environment for the therapy...
I have provided counseling services since 2002, specializing in mental health issues including depression, anxiety, bipolar, ADHD, PTSD, Asperger's, learning disabilities, physical disabilities (including sudden onset), hearing loss, stress management, divorce, life coaching, resume-writing and employment-related issues, including career changes and job loss. Counseling and therapy are pathways...
I work with my clients to make sense and meaning out of their life experiences. The search for meaning is a powerful tool for dealing with trauma, loss, pain, anxiety and depression. My goal as a therapist is to help my clients make meaning of the moments in life in order to live a reach and meaningful life. My approach to therapy is based on existential philosophy and humanistic values. I beli...
My theory is to promote positive reinforcement. Choices should be used to provide a model for understanding human emotions, behaviors and thoughts. Understanding choices in decision making will give you the encouragement to move forward. Life is a journey and a route for a journey is chosen based on the preference of arriving at a given destination as soon as possible. Progress in one's life ca...
Welcome. Congratulations on taking this step to make change in your life. It takes a tremendous amount of bravery and belief that things can change just to land here. As a patient, your goals and treatment will be based on what you know best about yourself and what you want in your life. My role is to offer supportive guidance to get you to that place, without judgement or force. We will also...
At Journey to Renewal, we provide individual and family counseling to people of all ages and identities. Our therapists promote wellness and general well being from a mindful and holistic approach, rather than a diseased or disordered orientation. We offer integrative, trauma-informed counseling, working with clients to determine goals and what approaches work best for them. Owner Christina Ton...
