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 work from a place of respect and compassion, in a down-to-earth and holistic way, with each person I see to build trust and a sense of partnership. I have training in EMDR, internal family systems therapy, relational psychodynamic psychotherapy, somatic and cognitive behavioral therapies, and mindfulness-based therapies. I will work together with you to create an approach that feels natural a...
My primary focus at this time is forensic evaluations and outpatient psychological evaluations. My background and training in outpatient counseling, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, substance abuse rehabilitation facilities, alternative schools, prison populations, and forensic populations have allowed me to work with diverse populations that embody complex and unique mental health problems. In...
Psychotherapy can bring light to darkness, hope to fear, and empowerment to stuck-places that weigh on us. I understand my role as your therapist as being a co-journeyer to guide your path through healing into a healthier, more fulfilling life. I have had the honor of supporting adolescents, young adults, and adults across diverse races, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, gender...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who has worked with both adolescents and adults for the past 20 years. My work with clients centers around dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, social issues, as well as school and work-related difficulties. I have extensive experience working with both undergraduate and graduate level college students. I also have experience meeting parents who are...
Stress and trauma can have a profound effect on our ability to feel well and engage fully with life. Often times we develop symptoms related to depression, anxiety, chronic pain, or stress-related disorders as a result of overwhelming events we have experienced. I offer a unique approach to therapy that incorporates talk and body-based modalities. Clients often report a reduction of symptoms,...
I believe in the relationship between therapist & the people on their journey in therapy as a pivotal & paramount role in the therapeutic process. The right match is critical for continuing therapy & having a rewarding & fulfilling experience. I believe in a strengths base, supportive approach with an integrative & humanistic perspective while looking at the whole person as each area of life...
My approach to the counseling process is to provide a non-judgmental, empathic, and compassionate atmosphere where clients and I work collaboratively to explore and improve areas of concern that are impeding growth and daily functioning. I believe the counseling process encompasses the wholeness of the individual(s), taking into consideration the impact of emotional and psychological aspects al...
My mission is to empower those that I work with to have meaningful connections to themselves and the world around them.I specialize in supporting individuals, couples and families who are in transition - specifically, if a family member is in treatment or struggling with abuse, trauma, eating disorders or chemical dependency. It is very important to me that I respect my clients' philosophies,...
Join me in learning the skills and tools to consciously create the life that you desire. Life experiences can lead to; PTSD, anxiety, depression, stress, addiction, grief, anger, hopelessness, and confusion that can make us feel out of control and overwhelmed. I support people to empower themselves through counseling, mindfulness, meditation, and yoga bringing together modern and ancient...
As always, video therapy available! Feeling overwhelmed and feel your thoughts and moods run your life? And do you feel this prevents you from living life to its fullest? I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (R) Therapist with 12+ years of experience. I can begin therapy within 1 week of your initial call! Often through sharing our thoughts and struggles with a skilled, empathetic professiona...
I use a holistic approach to healing that includes mind, body and spirit. I have a particular focus on chronic health issues, women's issues such as infertility and reproductive health, sexual abuse and PTSD. Every pain, trauma, and obstacle we experience in life has information to share with us. The most difficult times we face can be truly transformative if we know how to listen to them....
Morgan has always enjoyed educating and counseling children. After graduating from Georgia College & State University, she taught in the Richmond County School system for 3 years. She then moved to Nashville, TN where she earned a Master's Degree in Special Education from Vanderbilt University. After working again in the education system, Morgan decided to then pursue a counseling degree and...
I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor. Throughout my 20+ years of experience, I have supported people of all ages with a collaborative and client centered approach. My style is open and down to earth. I am very compassionate and nonjudgemental; working with clients in a way and at a pace that is comfortable for them. I have found that clients who find it difficult to come in and open...
"Life challenges are not supposed to paralyze you, they're supposed to help you discover who you are."-Bernice Johnson Reagon I work with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, spiritual crises and women's issues. I utilize numerous treatment modalities that are individually tailored for each patient. I serve a diverse population and practice cultural competency and humility. It...
Learn how to be in your body & let the transformation begin. If you are feeling anxious, depressed, live with low self-esteem, are searching for more meaningful relationships and are curious about feeling more compassion for yourself... it is time that we connect. While your stories of loss and pain have led you to where you are, they are not all that you are. Through body-based trauma...
