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
Freud is credited with stating that two things really matter in life: love and work. I help people find greater satisfaction with a) their relationships with themselves and others, and b) what they do to make meaning in their lives. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship to help you maximize your spiritual, physical, and emotional potential. Operating from an orientation which...
The decision to begin therapy, with all of it’s exciting possibilities for growth, is often made during a complicated or difficult time. I approach therapy from a solution focused lens. We will work together to help you take control of your life, by understanding the patterns that have been developed to manage uncomfortable feelings that have been firmly rooted from the past. We will work toget...
Hello, My name is Dr. Jack Grenan, and I was raised in inner city Detroit with a father who abused me mentally and physically. I couch hopped. My grandparents, mom and God saved my life. I was the first person in my family to attend college and later, as a father of 5 children, I battled 4th stage colon cancer and a 4 month coma. Only God could take all my struggles to help me be a good therapi...
You should be proud of yourself for seeking to improve your mental health with therapy. Sometimes relationships can affect your mental health and other times our mental health can affect our relationships. Which ever is the case for you, I'd love to help you. Anxiety and Depression are on the upswing with all that is going on in our world today. Past experiences can interfer with your personal ...
We provide excellent psychological and holistic care for patients struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, weight loss, infertility, and other psychological and medical problems. We prioritize medication-free approaches to treat patients' psychological and physical ailments. With collaborative efforts of psychologists, chiropractors, and a naturopathic physician, we get to the...
In a time of crisis and while facing chronic stress, psychotherapy can be grounding influence; a relationship with a therapist may provide a sense of connection, routine and support. I offer psychoanalytic therapy which is an approach to mental health care that can be very useful for someone struggling with anxiety, who is also curious to explore how identity, personal experiences and emotions ...
Psychotherapy is a relationship, a very special kind of relationship. The sole purpose of this relationship is to assist people in sorting through, understanding, and reducing the distress that they are experiencing. It is a relationship in which the consumer discusses & comes to an understanding of the problems that are bothersome. It is an enormous investment. Success depends as much upon the...
Whatever it is you find yourself up against, whether it be anxiety, grief, loss, relationship challenges, you can learn ways to meet and use those challenges to live a productive and satisfying life- In spite of obstacles and challenges, you can live the life you want. I will provide a warm and nonjudgemental space where together we can explore barriers that you believe may be in the way of...
Many find themselves at a point in their lives where external support is necessary to navigate life's challenges. My clients seek therapy for a variety of reasons. Some may come to therapy to deal with a specific struggle, such as anxiety or depression, while others initiate therapy during a difficult life transition. Even positive transitions, such as getting a new job or starting a new...
Welcome! I am here to help you with your anxiety, depression, relationships, and more. My name is Dr. Mike, and I'm a Licensed Psychologist in NJ and Pennsylvania. My experience includes serving as Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ (UMDNJ). Following my tenure with UMDNJ, I joined the Hopewell Springs Counseling Center and...
Anxiety does not need to control your life! It is possible to live life feeling free, calm, peaceful, happy and comfortable in your own skin. You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stressed, disconnected, lonely or stuck living on auto pilot. You may spend lots of time in your head regretting yesterday or worried about tomorrow. You want to quiet the inner critic but you don't know how. I wil...
Have you ever thought of your Entire Life as being a web of relationships? I do. I see your life as having 4 Key Areas of Relationship: 1) With your SELF, 2) With OTHERS, 3) With local Community and the World, 4) And possibly, With Substances, or other Vices. When any 1 or more of these is stressful or out of balance, symptoms occur or worsen. Uncomfortable feelings of transition/change, anxiet...
I am not a perfect therapist so I don't expect a perfect or ideal client. What I am looking for is the ability to self examine, to look at a variety of treatment options including alternative medicine and other healing arts. I believe this is a team effort and that I am part of the team but not the leader. Each person has to find the healing method that works for them. Everyone is different and...
I believe in the inherent ability of an individual to change and heal. Therapy can be a path for that healing journey. I always keep in mind your unique set of needs and comfort level so the therapeutic environment feels as safe as possible. The approach I use integrates the mental, emotional, physical and spiritual aspects of each of us, a holistic understanding that body and mind is not...
