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
ATTENTION YOUNG ADULT WOMEN: You’re really hard on yourself and work hard to make people like you. You desperately want to feel satisfied in your relationships, and you want to have confidence at work or school. You feel alone, but find it hard to open up and trust others. You’ve had experiences in life that still haunt you, like a bad childhood, a horrible break up, or a sexual assault. You tr...
Whether you are having psychological issues with sport performance, or are experiencing difficulty with ADD / ADHD, anxiety and/or depression you've found the right place. Benjamin Foodman's practice specializes in helping improve sport performance, and provides alternative treatment interventions for patients looking to alleviate their mental health symptoms. When working with athletes, musici...
Therapy can be a transformative experience of acknowledging Self and finding a higher level of functioning. The relationship between therapist and client facilitates gentle and foundational changes aiming to discard dysfunctional coping skills and to acquire healthier tools for living. I intend to create an accepting and nonjudgmental space and connect with my clients through compassion, empath...
I am a licensed clinical psychologist providing psychotherapy for adults struggling with emotional distress, relationship and family issues, identity and self-esteem concerns, and life transitions (e.g., illness, separation, loss). Many people seek therapy because they feel stuck or confused, and their usual methods of coping are overwhelmed. I provide a collaborative and safe environment in wh...
I believe that the best therapy is radically empathetic and real, that all people hold the innate capacity for healing, and that there is courage, strength, and healing when we are able to express and release our emotional pain. With more than a decade of experience providing psychotherapy to individuals from all walks of life, I assist individuals arrive at their own truth and walk towards liv...
Are you struggling with internal challenges that are making your life more difficult? Are you or a loved one struggling with their substance use? Is addiction interfering with your ability to truly be happy? Is your family and/or relationship struggling because of difficult challenges that you are finding it hard to overcome alone? Are you struggling to achieve the best possible life that you c...
I work with women and men struggling with anxiety, depression, and trauma, offering a collaborative, nurturing approach to therapy. I have extensive experience working with Maternal Health, Fertility & Perinatal Loss, Family Addictions, Complex Grief, and Parenting issues. My background comes from over a decade working with individuals and families as a Birth Doula, Childbirth Educator, and...
You feel like you “should” be strong, coping with life and in control of your emotions, and yet you feel helpless and doubtful losing belief in yourself. You want to be hopeful, feeling joy and peace in life but you do not know how to sustain that. You have a lot on your plate, exhausted, noticing continued and growing stress on yourself and your relationships with others. Often these times are...
One of the hardest parts of the therapeutic process is choosing the right therapist for you, and I hope to join you on your journey towards greater self-understanding, compassion, and insight. Many people come to therapy after experiencing emotional distress that has led them to feel overwhelmed and as though they have lost direction in, and control of, their life. In a safe and non-judgmental...
Depression often feels crushing; as if we are stuck in the past. The pressure of anxiety can feel as if we are stuck in the "what if" of the future. I would like to help you become more present and mindful. We are often told what we are "supposed" to do, but don't know what we want from this life. I help individuals, families, and couples solve longstanding problems, clarify values, and build o...
You can change. I believe this because over fifteen plus years as a therapist, I've been inspired by the work of my clients to overcome grief, trauma and abuse. My years as a therapist have taught me that we are all resilient, we all have strengths and coping skills. My years as a therapist have also taught me that when we go through a crisis, or a series of crises, our coping skills can get...
Are you living your best life? Has anxiety been holding you back and preventing you from fully living? You may not know what your best life even looks like, but you know you aren't there yet. I can help you get there - find connection, align with your truth, and discover YOUR best life. While my training does allow me to work with a variety of mental health needs, I specialize in working with...
Counseling services for individuals, couples, and families. I offer talk therapy for anxiety, depression, or trauma to regain your emotional balance. My specialties include working with the highly sensitive person as well as those experiencing grief and loss. For couples, I use PAIRS counseling techniques to help build a stronger relationship between partners. If you or a loved one are...
If you are reading this you have found the courage to consider trusting someone you have never met with your fears, frustrations and hopes. I honor this trust and the individual needs that each person brings to counseling. My practice is focused on assisting those who have met a challenge in life such as the loss of a loved one, chronic or acute illness, relationship conflict, job stress or...
I believe we all thrive on healthy connections with others. Sometimes we need help repairing and facilitating our relationships. Sometimes we need to clarify what is working and not working in our lives. I offer an environment where motivated couples and individuals are able to freely express themselves, while gaining insight into their lives. I have a particular interest in working with people...
