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
Are you a parent seeking support for yourself or your child? I specialize in psychological assessment, as well as therapy for children, teens, young adults, and parents. For younger children, I typically work with families around issues such as behavior management, ADHD, anxiety, and school issues. For teens, I typically treat mood disorders such as anxiety and depression. For college students ...
Are you facing change? The change may be from: external forces-like a job change or starting school, internal forces-like the experience of anxiety or depression, or both-as in the case of chronic illness. I am specially trained in the treatment of addictions and co-occurring disorders such as anxiety, depression and trauma. I utilize dialectical behavior therapy, solution-focused brief therapy...
It takes admirable courage to seek fuller understanding of ourselves and our struggles and to risk new ways of living. I provide a trusting, respectful setting to examine concerns thoughtfully. My approach is empathic, warm, and marked by compassionate curiosity about one's difficulties and beneficial ways to address them. I emphasize increasing awareness of the issues in question and developin...
As we all continue to navigate life's transitions and changes, we eventually find ourselves needing guidance and support along the way. Whether you or someone you know is currently thriving or struggling in life, deciding to seek therapy can often be a helpful, rewarding, and life-changing experience. Finding and choosing a therapist, however, could be challenging and overwhelming. Not only mus...
The purpose of psychotherapy is to improve quality of life. For some, this means learning how negative thinking is creating negative feelings, and creating new ways of looking at concerns. For others, therapy can help improve communicating with others. Sometimes illnesses prevent us from functioning the way we typically do; therapy can not only provide support and hope, and help you find ways t...
I have years of experience working with children, teens and adults in a variety of settings. I integrate several different approaches to tailor each therapeutic connection to meet individual needs. Modalities I use include cognitive behavioral therapy, art therapy, biofeedback, Neurofeedback and more. I enjoy being able to look at health from different perspectives and deeply respect the link...
I have been a practicing psychotherapist for 40 years, 25 year of which have been at the doctoral level. I offer therapy to individuals, couples, and families in order to address a wide range of problems. I work with clients who suffer from depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and family-of-origin problems. In addition to practicing at the Courtyard Counseling Center, I write and have lectured ...
I look forward to taking the journey of self exploration and healing with you. You are already equipped with many strengths and skills that will help with this journey. Together we will work to eliminate the obstacles keeping you from happiness and reaching your goals. I have worked in the human service field for over eighteen years. My passion for helping others began at a very young age. I ha...
I work to help people find greater meaning, clarity and purpose - especially at important crossroads of change. Past conceptions of self can be altered through divorce, relocation, loss, illness, and new opportunities for growth can be embraced. Symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma can lower motivation and activate old ways that no longer serve the hopes of today. I facilitate the process of...
Struggling with anxiety or depression? Dealing with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)? Recovering from a traumatic experience (PTSD)? Stuck in an unhealthy routine? With 15+ years of experience, I provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in a supportive environment, encouraging change at a pace that feels right for you. I am highly skilled with CBT and have extensive training with Exposure ...
My work is influenced by the integration of several different forms of psychotherapy as well as mindfulness and holistic practices. I integrate EMDR therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, into many aspects of my work. I have experience working with trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, cutting and self harm, and bereavement. My ongoing professional development includes levels I, I...
I welcome complex individuals facing difficult issues. I help clients move through major life transitions, find ways to heal after experiencing loss, and address defeating patterns to improve relationship to self and others. Working with me, you'll find a warm and sensitive space, welcoming and appreciating you for being yourself. My approach looks to recognize ways of living in the world that...
In my 28 years as a psychotherapist, it continues to be a humbling experience to witness my clients transform into the person they never believed they could be. I understand how difficult it is to come into therapy and why it is so important for me to build a safe and trusting relationship with you. I take a down to earth and respectful therapeutic approach to create a welcoming and healing...
***NOW OFFERING VIDEO AND PHONE SESSIONS***You want to find balance, peace, and joy in your life again. Maybe you're stretched too thin by working 12 hour days and 2 hour commutes. Or, maybe, you feel like you have lost a part of yourself because you are always taking care of family and friends. Or, maybe you feel like you are letting people down and not living up to the high bar you set for...
Whether you are concerned about a child, facing a big life transition yourself, or making sense of other challenges, my genuine demeanor and welcoming way of being can help you feel more comfortable as you determine which counseling services might be best for you and your family. I work with people of all ages and from all walks of life, and specialize in working with children, young people, an...
