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
My ideal client is anyone who is seeking a life free of anxiety, stress, unhelpful habits, addictions, and behaviors that block inner peace. I help my clients to come to an understanding that they have an unconscious part of their mind that has learned and carries out their behaviors both helpful and unhelpful. That both types of behavior can change by my giving suggestions to their unconscious...
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My goal is to help you create the life you want by using a goal-oriented therapy. I offer a holistic approach to better your overall mental health taking into consideration your social and emotional difficulties, physical health, nutritional needs, recent life changes, and future goals. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Motivational Interviewin...
I’m very passionate about helping people, and celebrating their courageous strides. It takes courage to seek counseling, and courage to trust the process. I strive to create a partnership that is therapeutic in nature, and intentional in effort. It is with that intention, courage, and partnership that I assist my clients’ in reaching therapeutic goals, accepting and achieving growth, increasing...
My name is Buki and I am a pre-licensed Mental Health Counselor. I provide individual and group counseling services to a diverse clientele consisting of self-referred children, teenagers, and adults. Through comprehensive client-centered, multicultural, and cognitive-behavioral counseling approaches, I help empower my clients to explore and understand themselves, as well as define goals, plan...
I'm Ashley Pearson, an LCSW, with twenty years experience in clinical social work. I graduated first in my class in 1999 from Tulane University New Orleans, where I received my MSW. I love working with a variety of populations and joke that I specialize in keeping it real. I use motivational interviewing to meet a client where they are and to develop a thorough treatment plan with tangible and...
Hello! I am Gay-identified clinician; my goal is to team up with you and identify what you’d like to work on and together, tackle those challenges head-on. I’m here to help you with anything from relationships, to work/family stress, sexuality, gender identity, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, panic disorder, life adjustments, major health changes. As a gay male, I vowed to work wit...
I understand the importance of needing to feel understood and seen. When therapy is successful, we often will experience a greater sense of spaciousness inside ourselves, freedom from our own judgments, and are reminded that confronting our pain won’t destroy us. The goal is not a short-term fix but instead a long-term shift that brings forth feelings of empowerment, resiliency, and a confidenc...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!!! One of my roles as a therapist is to provide a safe, supportive and non-judgmental therapeutic relationship where the client feels comfortable to share their thoughts and life experiences. Through building a positive therapeutic relationship, I can assist clients in discovering more about themselves and their patterns of behavior. The goal of each session is to teach...
The people that I would love to help support in their therapy journey would be people who are ready to focus in removing the unhealthy situations and replacing them with healthy ones. It is so important to want change! In my clinical practices and experiences, I have had the privilege of helping individuals and families overcome struggles and mental health problems. Anxiety, adjustment struggle...
Every person – and every family - faces challenges that can overwhelm or get us stuck in patterns that aren’t working. Every life stage has its own pressures, and children/adolescents and aging individuals create additional challenges for communication, coping, and adapting. I believe in the process of encouraged and lasting change in a safe environment. I know that each family has unique...
I have a genuine belief in the power of therapy. It is both a privilege and an honor, to sit with people and hear their life stories because every person's story deserves to be heard. I believe in empowering, educating, challenging and supporting with empathy, compassion and understanding. Together we will explore the negative thoughts, perceptions and behaviors that are holding you back while ...
Today is the day you make a change. Choosing to seek guidance is one of the best decisions you can make for yourself. By no means is it a sign of weakness but a sign that you have the courage and ability to acknowledge when support is needed. My goal is to walk alongside you during your journey of growth and help you tap into the strengths you already possess. I will be here during your life...
I am currently licensed to practice and supervise in Virginia and DC. I provide clinical supervision for those seeking their LPC, LCSW or CSAC. I provide this in person as well as through Skype, etc. I am board approved in the state of Virginia. I am also a person-centered therapist and believe in treating all people with unconditional positive regard. My ideal client is one who is aware that t...
*No current openings, waitlist for gender identity and perinatal concerns only* Perhaps you're facing new life challenges, such as a new baby, a loss, or a change in a relationship. Or maybe you have been struggling for years with family dynamics, personal identity, or mood disorders. You might be taking the courageous step to reach out for help for the first time, or you may be returning to...
