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 Professional Counselor with over 25 years of experience working with diverse populations: Children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I have worked in various treatment settings: residential treatment, day treatment, foster care, agency, school (elementary, middle and high school), and private practice. I treat depression, anxiety, trauma, adolescent issues, family...
Are you in transition? Struggling with anxiety, depression, self-criticism or low self-esteem? Wanting to feel more empowered in your life, relationships and work? Tired of simply surviving? Are you seeking a warm and caring therapist who will listen and help support you to create a life that truly reflects and supports your aspirations and dreams? Who is devoted to your well-being and can offe...
I take a respectful, collaborative, positive approach with my clients, trusting in each person's unique inner resources and drive for emotional security and wellbeing. Grounded in humanistic and existential perspectives, I believe that even amid great suffering, we have capacity to develop new strengths, meaning, purpose, self awareness, hope, new paths, and future orientation. Attachment-orien...
I am passionate about helping people find healthy pathways to process hardships, trauma, and abuse. On this journey, I have learned the importance of the mind-body connection and am inspired to guide clients through a holistic approach to treatment. I assist clients in coping with the physical symptoms of trauma such as panic attacks, insomnia, anxiety, disordered eating, substance abuse,...
Life is challenging - no more than it is right now! Telehealth sessions are available Monday through Thursday and Saturdays. We all need somebody to talk to, but often we feel uncomfortable talking to those around us. You will experience a warm, collaborative environment in which you can be the unique individual that you are. Together, we will work toward helping you succeed toward your goals i...
"Mental Health" is a balance between who you are as an individual, how your body functions, and the environment that you live within. My clients are people who want to change themselves for the better, and I am always eager to help with that evolution. Whether you have specific goals, or just a general sense of "needing to talk to someone," I am here to work with people who are struggling with...
I truly enjoy partnering with adults and older teens to help them identify and achieve goals to improve their mental and physical health, and ultimately, their quality of life. I believe all people are unique, have an important life story, and deserve a counseling experiences that addresses their unique needs. As human beings, we often become trapped in doing, thinking, and feeling the same thi...
Welcome. I'd like to let you know how I see therapy. For me it is important to provide a trusting, compassionate and understanding atmosphere so people can feel safe to explore, discover and develop basic qualities and skills necessary to grow and heal. I am a mindfulness, body-based psychotherapist who teaches the profound healing power of heartfelt awareness and how it can help people free...
With my nursing and social work background I offer a unique understanding working with clients. Using both my counseling and medical knowledge and expertise, I teach clients how to care for themselves emotionally and physically, using their strengths and talents and let go of habits that are no longer useful for them. I work with individuals ages 14 and older and couples who are struggling thro...
Machuca Behavioral Health offers fully Licensed and State Licensed Interns with a sliding fee scale to be determined during the initial intake. We are MEDICAID & SILVER SUMMIT providers offering Psycho Social Rehabilitation & Basic Skills Training. Machuca Behavioral Health is a fully integrated organization that is capable of providing for the needs of individuals, children, couples, groups an...
There are times when we experience life's challenges as overwhelming. We use the skills we have employed in the past and the results have not been what we desired. I see therapy as an opportunity to validate your efforts and to offer additional and sometimes alternative ways of perceiving and doing. Often there are other ways of working toward balance and success and now you have courageously a...
Life is stressful, especially when balancing a career and family. Struggles in one area or both can quickly become overwhelming, leaving you frustrated, exhausted, and wondering why you can’t get it “right." It can be hard to make it through the day when anxiety leaves you running on empty, with your thoughts constantly bouncing around like a pinball machine, not allowing you to rest. Before yo...
Life is hard. We do the best we can to solve our problems with the knowledge we have. But sometimes we find ourselves in a difficult spot where we need fresh perspectives and new thinking tools to help us deal with our problems in a healthier way. That is the benefit of counseling. In a safe and affirming environment, I help my clients find solutions to problems that are solvable, learn to bett...
I specialize in working with high functioning adults interested in personal & professional growth & development. I enjoy helping high achieving individuals in the unique challenges they face. These issues include relationships, chronic stress, perfectionism, parenting, and finding personal balance while pursuing professional excellence. I have expertise in treating depression, anxiety, grief, s...
I am currently accepting new clients for individual or couples counseling in Beaverton, Oregon and offering tele-therapy right now during this time. My office is located just off Highway 217 in a warm and comfortable office setting with other clinicians. I provide counseling and therapy for a wide variety of issues, with a big focus on relationship issues. I work with individuals and couples,...
