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 believe in the dignity and worth of the person. I aim to treat each person in a caring and respectful fashion, being mindful of differences and ethnic diversity. I understand the importance of human relationships and seek to strengthen relationships to promote and restore well-being. I value integrity and am dedicated to functioning in a trustworthy manner, acting honestly and responsibly in ...
HopeFull Therapy and Consulting, LLC is dedicated to journeying with clients to wellness. With a background in social work and divinity the goal is to create safe space whether one incorporates spirituality into their treatment or not. I specialize in the treatment of trauma, depression, PTSD, and anxiety. I'm trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Therapy (EMDR), Sensorimotor Psychotherapy,...
I am passionate about creative and strengths-based approaches to helping children, teens, adults, and families move towards healing and wellness. I aim to create a cooperative, supportive relationship where clients feel safe to explore and begin working through current life difficulties, which often include anxiety, depression, family conflict, chronic stress, school/work issues, life transitio...
Throughout life, we face life changes, identity issues, personal crises, loss, and possible disconnection with ourselves and with others. When we begin to explore these changes in a safe and supportive space, it becomes important to learn to authentically express our needs and desires, while also creating and maintaining healthy boundaries for ourselves. Creating a life of greater joy and...
*SORRY, I’M NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME* Life can be complicated and counseling can help. People seek counseling to make life better. Relationship issues, medical challenges, trouble healing from the past, unexpected changes, and stress can get in the way of enjoying life. Good counseling builds on your skills and strengths to solve problems and make life better. I provide a safe spa...
"Our minds and hearts suffer injuries felt and not seen." Feelings are important messengers and can feel overwhelming and confusing. I can help you thrive after loss and build resiliency by creating space and time to unpack yesterday, make sense of what is happening today and build meaning going forward. Reach out to me for evening, weekend and weekday appointments. I look forward to working...
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...
