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
We work with children, youth, couples, groups and families on issues of trauma, change, loss, resilience and well-being. We offer an 8 session pack for $750 or 4 session pack for $400. We hike, walk, snowshoe, bike, climb, camp, ski, engage in experiential activities and enjoy the outdoors with clients as we work clinically on important life issues. We also have an office based in Denver for th...
Sarah Biggs is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She provides individual counseling to children, adolescents and adults. Sarah received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Sociology from Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, Virginia and her Master’s in Professional Counseling from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. Sarah has five years experience working in the counseling field as a...
I enjoy working with clients that are looking for practical help with their problem. Most of the clients I see are working through anxiety, stress, depression, relationship, or diversity issues. Often clients complete therapy when they reach their goal: symptom relief and a greater understanding of themselves. Many clients are able to see me during the week as I work in an office that is...
First, please know that if you are reading this you’re not alone. Approximately 1 in 4 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year and it is my goal to offer clients a safe, non-judgmental space where we can work together to address their concerns. I understand that seeking therapy is not always easy to do but it is a crucial step in creating meaningful change. Therapy is also a process,...
I am a sole practitioner in private practice. My focus is on helping adults who struggle with depression and anxiety, a history of trauma or who have relationship problems – whether it’s with friends, co-workers, family members or intimate partners. In addition to working on short-term symptom reduction, I rely on an in-depth approach. This type of therapy provides insight into the dynamics beh...
I view each person as innately endowed with dignity on a journey toward finding meaning, value, and purpose in life. You are the one-and-only manifestation of you, beautifully created for flourishing in relationship as your true self. I am passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families navigate through the inevitable ups and downs of living in relationship with one another while tr...
My goal as a clinician is to provide clients with a supportive environment to share personal experiences, and learn new skills they may need to reach their goals. I have experience treating mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma related disorders, substance abuse disorders, grief and personality disorders. I work with children, adolescents, and adults. Having someone listen, reflect, and ass...
You may be seeking therapy because you've noticed something's not working. Your actions aren't aligning with the person you know you are, and you're constantly feeling overwhelmed and stuck in place. My focus is on helping you get "unstuck" and improving the quality of your life. I will gently and actively guide you towards a better relationship with your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors so th...
I am a passionate, energetic, and dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a love for the art of engagement in the work of therapy with individuals, families, and groups. I have experience working with adults, families, children, adolescents, and providing group based clinical interventions. I have completed the Level 1 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy. My areas of clinical focu...
You're looking for tools and strategies to live your best life, whatever that may look like for you. It's easy to get overwhelmed by life, relationships and stress. Sometimes it's a day-by-day struggle, and you never know for sure when a smooth stretch will turn into a rough patch. For some of us, maintaining good mental health is chronically difficult. Life's twists and turns, wounds and traum...
*My office is a safe place to talk about difficult things with no judgement, no matter who you are.* Loneliness, worry, grief, loss, alcohol/drug misuse, and sadness are very common feelings and experiences. We all attempt to find relief from such pain and sometimes the relief is helpful but not necessarily healthy. I collaboratively work with people, including professionals in the helping fiel...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Intern in the state of Texas, under the supervision of Yolanda Swope, LPC Board Approved Supervisor. I am bilingual, and offer therapy in spanish and english. My concentration is couples and family therapy, with training in family violence. My formal education and clinical experience has prepared me to provide mental health services to individuals, group,...
I specialize in emotional-relational development, sensory integration, family-based occupational therapy support, and trauma-sensitivity. I am passionate about supporting families to thrive by understanding their child(ren)’s developmental and individual differences, as well as empowering adults who navigate the world with chronic fatigue, pain, and sensory processing differences. I also offer...
Hello and welcome to my page. I have extensive experience working with various evidence-based modalities as well as alternative and somatic therapies. I currently work at Harbor UCLA as a director and Associate Professor at UCLA, David Geffen School of Medicine. I am Bilingual in Hebrew and English. I possess cultural awareness and some language skills for other middle eastern cultures. Areas o...
Are you feeling stressed out, anxious or irritable? Having difficulty at work, school or in your relationships? Feeling "stuck" in your life? Are you your own worst critic? Are you searching for a compassionate and experienced therapist to empower you to change the way you look at things and support your personal growth? As a psychotherapist and yoga teacher, I approach mental health from a...
