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 am a licensed clinical social worker and have been practicing for over 8 years. I specialize in the treatment of adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I utilize a client-centered, strength-based perspective, which allows me to effectively build clinical rapport and engage with my clients from the initial session. I am able to quickly gain my clients’ trust, enabling them to take those...
***I AM CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW INDIVIDUAL CLIENTS, AGE 15 AND OLDER*** How does one stay hopeful when today can be so hard? We all crave connection and can benefit from being heard in a confidential space without judgement. The challenges we face in life come in many forms, but everyone has the capacity to experience positive change. It would be my privilege to hear your story and support you ...
As an individual or the parent of a tween, teen, or young adult who is struggling, you may find yourself wondering what you can do to help make things better. My strength is in helping tweens, teens, and young adults find effective ways to manage anxiety and depression and get their lives back on track. Especially during this tenuous, stressful time involving so many adjustments and transitions...
Are you feeling your anxiety rise with each day as our world navigates it's way through the Coronavirus? I provide counseling for anxiety and depression through telehealth. You do not need to leave your home to receive compassionate, empathic assistance. I am here to help you. I have experience working with women, men and teens with depression, anxiety and trauma including childhood issues that...
The process of change, healing, and recovery is a complicated journey which is often best attempted with the support and guidance of a trusted individual. I work with individuals, couples, and families who find themselves in need of change, perhaps individual growth, relationship enhancement or family conflict resolution. These issues are involved enough to be in need of professional assistance...
I believe each individual is unique. We all have our own distinctive thoughts and feelings…our own specific life experience and viewpoint. As a Licensed Processional Counselor, I draw heavily from a therapeutic style that is client centered . I help people move forward by meeting clients where they are emotionally. My goal is to create a safe environment for clients to explore their issues and...
I love to work with children who are suffering due to physical, emotional, mental, behavioral and/or situational struggles. I see children who have experienced trauma, grief, major life transitions, or have been diagnosed with conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, or mood disorders. Goals in therapy are solution-focused, fostering greater connection to family, friends, community and sel...
( English | español ) You are stuck between four walls. You have days of emptiness. You have a fear of being alone and in despair. You’ve had restless nights. You worry about forgetting the pleasant memories and are terrified of unwanted thoughts. You are finding yourself in doubt, in shame, and distress. Tire of feeling scared, in pain and helpless. You feel wounded. You try to regain control ...
I work with womxn and members of the LGBTQIAA+ community to heal from trauma and find lasting relief from anxiety. If you are struggling with racing thoughts, over analyzing, irritability, fear of the unknown or being out of control, difficulty falling asleep due to worry, or general high levels of stress, then I can help. My clients are some of my favorite people in the world and it is an hono...
I support those struggling with intimacy, trauma, relationships, and sex to generate the lives and relationships they long for. Those who choose to work with me have experienced trauma, chronic stress, or loss and may wonder if the impact of the past will ever fade. They may feel lonely, isolated, or overly dependent in relationships, and long for more fulfilling connection. Perhaps all the pie...
Life can be hard, overwhelming, and sometimes we feel alone with no idea how to move forward. Even the simplest task can seem like you are scaling a mountain with nothing to protect you. As your therapist, my role is to stand with you as you climb the mountain and find healing along the way. I have extensive experience working with grief and loss- whether it is a parent, loved one, or friend an...
Not feeling like yourself or having trouble connecting with others? Maybe you’ve been reacting harshly to loved ones or withdrawn from friends. Maybe a challenging life event has thrown you off course. The pace of life can be overwhelming and keeping up is often physically and emotionally draining. The multiple roles we carry and daily stressors pull us in so many directions. It can be...
NOW ACCEPTING CLIENTS ONLINE - EVENINGS AND SATURDAYS! I help women live their best life by creating the space for them to get in touch with their authentic self, take clear action to reach their goals, and listen to their inner voice. In my practice, my goal is to use and teach compassion as well as to mutually gain understanding about your situation and how you got there in order to help you...
Hi, thanks for reaching out. I know this is hard because you’re not usually a reacher outer. You're existing in spaces with people all around you but you feel alone. You’re disconnected from your own body, your desires, your partner, and your community. You feel frazzled and fragmented and flat-out exhausted. You also know that there is a little spark somewhere inside telling you there is anoth...
**Is currently accepting new clients** Congratulations on taking that first step in seeking counseling. I fully recognize your strength and also appreciate everything that has led you to pursuing counseling in the first place. Sometimes we may become so frozen by all of the “what if” scenarios, planning for our future, and a general fear of things we can’t control. Other times we may get caught...
