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
People often believe the myth that therapy is just clients talking about their problems, the reality is much more complex! I love my work, because people show up with courage amid the difficulty of life to share honestly about the things that matter most deeply to them. In return, I offer engaged presence, kindness, and new ideas to those who bravely share their inspiring, beautiful, wounded,...
I believe in the strength, resiliency and beauty of the human spirit. I also believe in co-creating opportunities to bring forth our best self. By changing the stories we tell ourselves, we can overcome extreme adversity and trauma. Through self actualization and awareness we can become our true selves and live the life we truly want to live. In my training and career, the focus of my work has...
Taking the initial step to attend counseling is not always easy and I have a profound respect for those who ask for help. My primary focus is on helping couples and working with families including children, adolescents, and adults. I am a Gottman trained couples therapist and use Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as my foundation for helping couples get...
I provide empirically supported treatment to help clients address depression, anxiety, and other common psychological concerns. I also work with clients navigating significant life, career, and health transitions. My primary approach to treatment combines cognitive behavioral, interpersonal, and narrative therapy strategies. My goals in therapy are to establish a strong therapeutic relationship...
Searching for the right therapist can be daunting. The prospect of starting therapy can be scary. It can be especially frustrating to try many different things to feel better, yet never finding a sense of long- term relief. Sometimes we all need extra support to start this healing journey– I know this from a deeply personal level. I have found that lasting change must involve our whole self- bo...
Art therapy has a lot to offer adults and older adults who are looking to improve how they cope and adapt to difficult challenges and events. For those creative and not, art therapy is an active form of psychotherapy where you can express and process difficult issues where words fall short. If you are seeking help for depression, anxiety, pain management, grief, coping with life transitions,...
For some, the idea of therapy is a terrifying last ditch effort in an attempt to find answers and peace. For others, counseling is as natural as getting your oil changed to keep your engine running smoothly. Wherever you or your loved one may lie on this spectrum, my office offers a safe nonjudgmental environment in which to work through what's under the hood with a bit of humor and grace. My...
Please call me Faith. Having lived in Hocking Co (Ohio), for the better part of 30 years, I've been in community outreach and service, bringing compassion and healing to people of all ages, since I was in my adolescence. I've volunteered in hospitals and nursing homes and I've worked in youth camps and churches all my life. If you're looking for a comfortable setting, with a calm atmosphere, th...
Not taking new clients right now, but Jessica & Aubrey are at KCC! There are times life hurts, disappoints and frustrates, or goes beyond a sense of control or understanding. Sometimes redirecting and adjusting life's energies takes the assistance of a clinical professional. Personal growth, identity, and integration is a journey that is made easier with the trust and care of a professional. Th...
While there are many excellent therapists, the question of best fit is vital. My therapeutic approach honors suffering and difference. Therapy is a place for healing through words, stories, and a trusting relationship. Through this relationship new narrative possibilities arise, as empathy and compassion open a path for creative collaboration. The goal of this approach is relief from old...
Welcome. Do you feel stuck or overwhelmed? Do you have trouble expressing your needs? Do you put a lot of pressure on yourself, and feel anxious about not meeting your expectations? Do you feel like your everyday responsibilities are getting harder for you to complete? Do you feel uncertain about how to manage feelings of distress? I am a psychologist that can help guide you toward relief. I ai...
I offer a variety of services and many can be offered through telemedicine. I have experience with various medical-legal evaluations, such as personal injury as an expert, fitness for duty, retirement disability, & workers' compensation. I am a psychologist and neuropsychologist Qualified Medical Examiner (QME), since 2015. I have expertise in clinical diagnosis, teaching “Adult Psychopathology...
As both a traditional and a gender therapist I cherish acceptance and understanding towards all variants of life. I have a lot of experience (personally and professionally) with the LGBTQ+ community. I also have extensive knowledge & experience with suicide, self harm, stress, crisis, trauma, & personality disorders. I can help you with coming out, transitioning, gaining acceptance, or finding...
Therapy helps people to develop a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships, become free of old patterns, or simply find ways to process pain or memories that have kept them feeling stuck. It is a healing process that allows people to not only start feeling better but gain insight, awareness, and the skills necessary to live a better life. We are active, involved therapists who...
I have been in practice for over twenty years, focusing on women's issues, depression' anxiety, grief and loss, and life transitions. I work primarily but not exclusively with women and adults. I use a holistic approach and believe healing takes place when mind, body and spirit are in sync. Grief counseling has been a focus of my practice for many years, for both individuals and groups. I also...
