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
Sometimes the demands of everyday life or significant life events can cause disturbances in how we feel. In today's stressful times, people can become overwhelmed and can experience anxiety, depression and other symptoms. The help of a trained professional can be what is needed to a path of greater satisfaction in life and improved relationships. In my twenty plus years of practice, I have help...
Deciding to seek out help is often not an easy decision. My style is interactive. I work to provide a supportive and collaborative environment in which you feel safe to explore and express your thoughts and feelings. We can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready...
The decision to enter therapy can be a difficult and above all else, I hope to create a safe place for you to come and be honest about struggles and to find the help and support you need. Pain comes in many shapes and sizes- depression, anxiety, relational difficulties, issues with your body or with food. It is hard to face these difficulties alone and I am passionate about helping people to wo...
As a frontline worker, you just went through a war. Whether a nurse, doctor, or other medical professional, what you’ve been through with Covid-19 is unlike anything you’ve experienced before. You wonder if you’ll ever get the thoughts and images out of your head. You feel guilty for not being able to do more. Sometimes details feel hazy, other times all too real. You feel drained, on edge,...
My philosophy is that our lives are like a journey. The journey can start out good or bad. There might be some extremely difficult times where we hit some rough spots or take the wrong turn, but ultimately we have the power to determine how the journey ends. I believe that we gain power, hope and growth when we identify something positive in every situation. I recognize that this is not an easy...
Are you struggling to function in the present or feeling paralyzed by events of the past? Are you experiencing the effects of debilitating grief and loss? Are you feeling stifled from reaching your full potential and connecting to how you are being led moment by moment? Whether your blocks are the result of PTSD, abuse, chronic pain or illness, or painful losses, there is hope for the future. I...
Underneath the disappointments and pain, you have more strength and wholeness than you may realize. It takes real courage to break out of our old ways of doing things into new thinking and behaving. I admire and respect anyone who has the willingness to start on this journey and am there to support you through that process, even if you don't know what needs to change. Together we will navigate...
Are you ready for new growth? I believe that you have the innate capacity to heal, develop, and grow. Life can be stressful, and we may come across life experiences that unbalance and overwhelm us. Often the very painful issues such as anxiety, depression, difficulty with relationships, life stage transitions, trauma, illness, and lack of purpose/motivation may present as an opportunity for...
"Every one of us is losing something precious to us. Lost opportunities, lost possibilities, feelings we can never get back again. That's part of what it means to be alive." (Murakami). Losses are part of the fabric of life. Loss of loved ones, jobs, hopes and dreams, relationships, good health. Loss comes in many forms. I provide a place for you to share your experience of loss and to find way...
Whether from chronic pain, traumatic events, grief, or other stressful relationships, depression, and anxiety can affect every aspect of a person’s life. I am a mind-body expert. I help adults and teens with anxiety and/or depression find hope and feel less isolated. I offer understanding and acceptance to the people I work with, and education and support to their families. I approach mental...
My goal is to help individuals develop skills to increase control over their own mental and physical health. I provide a combination of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Biofeedback Therapy to treat a broad range of psychological and physical challenges in an atmosphere that is friendly and efficient. My primary areas of interest are working with adult...
Do you feel stuck or tired of the same issues and being unable to move past them? My goal - to help create a positive, practical, and lasting change. Together, we work toward learning and practicing coping skills, improving communication, and developing a keener awareness and understanding of yourself and others. It's a collaborative process for setting goals and evaluating progress as we go...
It can be difficult to find a good fit with a therapist. But this is most important, since our therapeutic relationship is key to creating the best environment in which you can explore issues and achieve your goals, whatever they may be. I enjoy a relaxed style, and facilitate a warm and safe environment for you to express yourself. I enjoy working with social or generalized anxiety, shyness,...
I am a Licensed Psychologist and ACF Faculty at Stanford Medicine. I specialize in anxiety (health, social anxiety, obsessive thoughts, GAD/worry, panic attacks), relationship issues, depression, self-esteem, intense emotions, sleep and life transitions (work issues, dating, divorce or illness). I am committed to providing empirically supported, compassionate and personalized therapy. I enjoy...
Although I have counseled across the board, my specialty lies in assisting clients that are suffering from depression and/or anxiety. I also have helped clients with chronic pain, mood disorders as well as our military personnel that have been deployed. Although I have counseled children and teens, my expertise lies with adults and older adults. Although I do counseling face to face, I also do...
