Are You Struggling With Chronic Disease and Illness Management?

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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

Latonia Coates-Smith

Saint Louis

Missouri

Embracing healing and wellness is key to maximizing your potential. Serving as a therapist and educator, I help clients understand the underlying factor(s) contributing to unresolved issues within their personal & professional lives. My goal is to provide a holistic approach to treatment by assessing the individual's environment as well as their mental, physical, and spiritual well being. The...

Kristen DiNitto

Brooklyn

New York

Stress and trauma impact all aspects of our well-being. In many ways our physical health, emotions, thoughts, spirituality, and hopes for the future may be affected. We may struggle with relationships, work, life transitions, caregiving, chronic illness and pain, loss, stress and trauma related symptoms, vicarious trauma, or other issues. Create space for yourself to engage in a restorative,...

Karen (Kate) Schwartz-Frates

San Diego

California

Let's talk and better understand your needs and the issues as we prioritize where we need to begin. I have been a licensed psychotherapist in 3 states for over 33 years, and am interested in you, curious about your life experiences , and continue to learn from you! I use a combination of therapeutic approaches, including Expressive, Solution Focused and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I do not...
( English | español ) I have been working in the Mental Health field for over 15 yrs. In my practice I work with adolescent, parent and adults. During my career I have focused on assisting clients with life transitions, maternal mental health (including fathers), parenting, relationships, depression, anxiety, stress management, behavioral issues, substance use, psychoses and general life...

Amanda Piasecki

Oakland

California

Through therapy, we can author and re-author life stories and personal mythologies in order to bring self-supporting realities into existence. I work collaboratively with clients, cultivating existing strengths and internal resources in order to foster relationships and life experiences that contribute to clients' recovery and wellbeing. When invited, and with respect, I’m honored to explore wh...
Psychodrama New Jersey is a multi-practitioner office. All practitioners use a combination of modalities to treat conditions such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, dysfunctional relationships patterns, behavioral issues, issues arising from difficult life transitions including health issues, past abuse and trauma. By combining different modalities, our practitioners are able to help you addr...
Do you find yourself feeling sad, lonely, depressed, anxious and isolated? Do you find yourself asking "how did I get here in my life?" The truth is we all ask ourselves this question in different ways. My goal is too help you find your way back to a life that you enjoy. After major life changes, some we created, and others that we could not control, we are left to pick up the pieces of our liv...
I am currently providing remote teletherapy. I accept self paying clients, and the following insurances: BCBS, AETNA, TUFTS HMO, Commonwealth Care Alliance, UNICARE, Health NewEngland and Fallon insurance. I strive to help empower clients to work with their own positive qualities, identify their strengths and make necessary changes. I believe that everyone has the potential to live happy and...

Ann C Logan Phd

Morgantown

West Virginia

While I specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of anxiety disorders, I see adult individuals with a wide range of issues including depression, impulse control disorders, stress, anger, eating disorders, and pain management. As a cognitive behavioral therapist with over 25 years experience, I rely on evidence-based practices to help my clients. Over my career as a psychologist, I have worked ...

Gary W. McFarland

Charlotte

North Carolina

I have been in practice since 1984. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families on a variety of issues. Among these are marital and family issues, relationship issues, depression and anxiety, spiritual concerns, life phase problems, and work difficulties. I believe in the value of the individual, and consider therapy a partnership between myself and my clients, with the goal of a mo...

Michele Christine Gaspar

Chicago

Illinois

Our unhappiness is often due to repeating patterns, the "whys" of which can be puzzling to ourselves and others. These patterns prevent us from experiencing joy and contentment, enjoying healthy intimacy with others and living a meaningful life. I am committed to offering therapy that allows you the space in which we can look with honesty and self-compassion at your unique history, patterns and...

Amy L. Skinner

Knoxville

Tennessee

My helping philosophy is that everyone has within themselves the capacity for growth and healing, but they may need a skilled guide to access and improve those inner resources. I strive to provide a safe place for you to find your strengths and possibilities. I am available to help you navigate concerns from mental health and wellness management, life challenges and navigating life transitions....
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and founder of Family and Youth Services. I have over 15 years of experience helping individuals, families and children and can offer a variety of solutions to address your challenges. I have a specialization in family therapy and have experience working with children with behavioral, developmental and intellectual disabilities. I have experience assisting...

 

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