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
Thumb Area Psychological Services can meet the needs of people of all ages and challenges. We currently have 5 therapist, all with unique skills and specialties. Therapist specialized in Autism Strategies, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, Trauma Therapy, Couples and Family Therapy as well as an array of other areas of expertise. Thumb Area Psychological Services LLC also has an Appli...
If you are looking to change and need someone to encourage, support and guide you, I am a seasoned therapist who utilizes a coaching style which is directive, educational and compassionate. I have been a psychotherapist for 20+ years, trained in systems theory as well as post-modern models. I work with you in the "here and now" and assist you with problem solving, solution oriented techniques. ...
I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, stress, spiritual issues, among other challenges. Often, what clients need first is to know that they are not broken, damaged or abnormal. Thoughts and feelings are normal, your relationship to them makes all the difference. We all experience difficult and challenging times in life, and learning how to live with the painful...
Carl Rogers once said, "When a person realizes he has been deeply heard, his eyes moisten. I think in some real sense he is weeping for joy. It is as though he were saying, "Thank God, somebody heard me. Someone knows what it's like to be me." We all experience times in our lives where we just need to be heard, to be validated, to find some direction. It is my belief that a therapeutic...
We are couples counselors. Couple after couple have worked with us for- and beyond difficult transitions, anxiety, depression, anger, infidelity, infertility, loss, confusion and getting that "lovin' feelin'" back! We use methods like Relational Life Therapy, Gottman and conflict resolution. We even use play therapy with couples! But here's the most exciting piece of us - we do something that h...
An area of passion for me is helping to restore broken relationships- anything from healing infidelity to growing in communication. I long to help clients give voice to their pain, to articulate the challenge and to offer support in the journey. I balance that work with my love for working with women's issues- this can include anything from infertility, loss/grief, birth trauma and post-partum ...
Need help, support, or just feeling stuck? Let's talk. Clients often report they have found me to be warm and genuine, while also being committed to offering effective, research supported treatments. While my experience has spanned across a diversity of people, various settings, and presenting issues I have a specialty and passion for working with the LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,...
Twin Lakes Counseling provides individual, couple, and family therapy to children, adolescents, and adults in the South Sound community. We are a group of marriage and family therapists and mental health counselors who offer quality, affordable mental health services for a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, and relationship conflict. We have clinicians...
Feeling stuck? Confused? Could you use some support? I love this work and it is an honor to get to practice. I specialize in working with women who are experiencing transitions in their lives, grief, anxiety, codependency, and alcoholic family systems. I have degrees from CIIS and UCLA. Together, clients and I work to find moments of relief and understanding. Because of my background in the art...
There are times when we need to explore some growth & healing work. Thankfully the ability to grow & heal is built into our human-nature, a nature that comes alive when receiving the support we need. Therapy is for receiving this support, and in a way that fits with you. And so I trust in this: Creating in your own expressive way a better life is what I know you are able—and meant—to do....
You’re stuck inside. Homeschooling your child and noticing that something isn’t right. There’s a pandemic, and your child is anxious, stressed out, can’t focus, sad. Maybe these feelings have always been there, maybe they’re related to what is happening in the world. The end result is the same. You feel powerless to help them. That’s where we come in. The Cerebrum Team is skilled at working wit...
Whether you are facing struggles that have been with you for years or ones that have emerged more recently, the decision to seek therapy is rarely easy. I will help you find practical solutions to life's obstacles, as well as a deeper understanding of the emotional blocks that have held you back. I offer you my focus, warmth and training, while gently nudging you towards your treatment goals....
The client and I are partners in developing the skills necessary for managing the stresses of life while determining what a meaningful life looks like for them. Although we look at the past to learn from it, the client and I generally focus on the present and future and the unique strengths of the client. This collaborative model of therapy aids the client in taking more control of their life....
Everyone experiences stress in their lives. Sometimes this is temporary and manageable, sometimes overwhelming. When things seem too difficult to handle alone, counseling can help. When I work with people, I see them as partners in their care. Old habits of thinking and reacting to situations in life can seem difficult to overcome. Together we discover what seems to be the source of the problem...
OCD and Anxiety Specialist. Feeling constantly on edge and trying to function, but never really feeling okay is tough. Feeling a sense of helplessness while you struggle with OCD, anxiety and sadness can cause great stress on you and the entire family. Learning strategies to help overcome your anxiety and OCD and talking about your struggles can help you feel better and reclaim your life again....
