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 have been a psychologist for over 20 years, first at the University of NE Medical Center, then in private practice. My style aims for relaxed and conversational. In terms of theory and practice, I like to try to understand what drives behavior before attempting to change it. I am interested in patterns, and how prior relationship learning (recent and remote) can remain active in the present....
I'm an APPA-certified Philosophical Counselor, with 2 years training, 1 year client service, at the Gestalt Center for Psychotherapy and Training, NYC, a tenured Professor of Philosophy (CUNY), a Meditation and Yoga Instructor, and 4th-degree blackbelt. I've taught philosophy, meditation, and yoga, on campus and in the community, for about 20 years, seen clients as a Philosophical Practitioner,...
I am now accepting new clients with a wide variety of goals and circumstances. I am looking to create a partnership to help unlock your potential, overcome challenges, strive for success, and manage difficult situations/negative life experiences. Every individual is extremely valuable, unique, and deserving of the support necessary to have a good quality of life, peace, and satisfaction....
TELETHERAPY OPTION- I believe that at various times in life everyone experiences a challenge, when their way of coping isn't working the way it usually does. I am passionate about supporting people who are committed to improving their lives. I have a solution focused approach and integrate alternative treatment options. I work with Adults from ages 19 and up, with almost 15 years of experience...
Stressed, unhappy, unfocused, unmotivated? A distant, angry relationship that was loving, romantic, or safe? Wish to improve your ability to focus, relax, not worry? Considering changes in your career, relationship? Confused by your marriage, by being new parents or by your child or teenager? Want to stop smoking with hypnosis? Wish you could like yourself, feel attractive, smart, energetic &...
Taking the first steps towards help is difficult and takes a great deal of courage. I work with care and compassion through multiple modalities to provide clients with the most effective therapy to address and treat what is overwhelming them. My style emphasizes creativity to explore the mind and body connection in order to facilitate more integrated and meaningful relationships with self and w...
I love people. I love their stories. I see you as a whole person with your own unique set of strengths, values, and resilience. Let's explore how your stories, beliefs and relational patterns might be holding you back and not allowing you to connect with your deepest truths and full potential. By directly feeling emotions, sensations, and thoughts you can begin to have a more clear experience o...
You may be knowledgeable about therapy, or just trying to figure out if it is something that will help you. You may be concerned about privacy, cost, and how to fit therapy into your schedule. These are all important considerations. I am a licensed clinical social worker with more than 20 years experience. I want you to be comfortable coming to therapy. I strive to make sure that your treatment...
***All appointments must be requested through FrameworkPsych.com*** At some point in life, we all experience a moment when we question whether we're on the best path forward. Perhaps a relationship feels unfulfilling, we're not advancing in our career the way we'd hoped, or we're feeling unsure about a decision. Through years of specialized training in evidence-based psychoanalytic approaches,...
In my practice I typically work with adults individually. Many of my clients have experienced problems with mood, particularly anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders. I especially enjoy working with individuals who are needing assistance with difficult relationships, transitional life issues, and stress management. Additionally, I have extensive experience working with clients diagnosed...
I am employed as a Registered Psychological Assistant at Youtherapy Psychological Services (YPS) under the supervision of Victoria Keyser, Psy.D., a licensed psychologist and registered play therapist. At Youtherapy, we have the privilege of providing services for children, adolescents, adults, and families. I work with individuals of all ages, and I have found a common theme of individuals usi...
Therapy is the practice of finding a space for growth, while owning the circumstances we can alter and finding peace with those we cannot. I use a systemic approach to help clients integrate their past experiences and relationships with where they are currently, in order to help them move forward with greater intention and well-being. This can be done through various forms of expression includi...
Overwhelmed? We can be overwhelmed by many things; work/family demands, grief, romantic relationships, health, traumatic events, and so on. Sometimes, even when we feel like we SHOULD be happy, we aren't. And what's happiness, anyway? Is that the goal? At Bonne Journée PLLC, I take a "Big Picture" approach to help empower clients to sort out what is meaningful and helpful in their lives. My...
As a counselor at Lifeline Professional Counseling, my goal is to equip you to reach yours. I provide a variety of services for all ages, and I enjoy working with individuals and families. I specialize in relationship issues and emotional disturbance. I am trained in various techniques that help with the resolution of family conflicts, couples concerns, relationship issues and personality...
