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
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over thirty years of clinical experience working with a wide variety of populations ranging in age from toddlers to seniors. I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced trauma and loss, those living with depression, anxiety, chronic pain and illness and those experiencing life transitions. I have extensive experience working with...
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Same Day or Next Day Appointments We work with children, adolescents, and adults, families, and couples to restore balance and bring positive change. We aim to solve problems you face here and now. We use behavioral and cognitive methods that have clear scientific evidence of effectiveness. Check our web sites for openings. We have 12 therapists who have different schedules (including evenings,...
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