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 marriage and family therapist and current psychiatric nurse practitioner student. I also have training as a lactation counselor and in perinatal mental health. I work with people experiencing perinatal mental health challenges, grief, and loss. I also have extensive experience working with anxiety, depression, burnout and relationship issues.
My goal is to empower you to identify and overcome personal obstacles that are preventing you from getting the most out of life. I strive to create a warm, supportive, empathetic, understanding and, most importantly, collaborative environment from the comfort of your own home.Throughout our sessions, we will tackle life’s challenges—whether they may be problems of anxiety, self-esteem, or unhea...
My practice specializes in treating individuals, couples and families, and through years of experience, I’m confident that no problem is too great to overcome.
I weave Mindfulness, Somatic Experiencing, and EMDR to help process trauma, develop embodiment, and strengthen your relationship with yourself and others. My approach to therapy includes and necessitates curiosity, collaboration, trust, and strength in the therapeutic relationship.
Navigating life’s obstacles can be overwhelming. I work with adults dealing with anxiety and depression, low self-esteem, interpersonal conflicts, and grief.
I primarily work with aging and/or disabled adults and caregivers coping with emotional and health care related challenges. Much of my work with clients focuses on adjustment difficulty related to declining health and diminished functional independence. Clients who are caregivers often struggle with managing career and family caregiving roles and also the needed transitions that can emerge in t...
***PLEASE NOTE*** I am unable to accept new clients at this time. I provide individual therapy to help increase your ability to fully engage in your daily life. Implementing evidence-based techniques, I work with you to identify what you need to support your mental health and wellness. Using the therapeutic relationship as a foundation for healing, we will work together to rediscover your...
Has your QUALITY OF LIFE diminished. Any transition, no matter how big or small is easy to manage on your own. We are social beings and need support and comfort from those around us. Sometimes this necessary support is not readily available within our usual relationships, and/or sometimes we may not feel heard or understood by those close to us. I believe you have all the answers within you, bu...
I am a clinical neuropsychologist and licensed clinical psychologist specializing in injuries and disorders of the brain with emphasis on brain injury, stroke, concussion, dementia, memory problems, and complex medical cases with co-occurring medial and psychological problems. I have further sub-specialties in the field of health and sports psychology, focusing on cognitive function, mood...
Seeking therapy is a form of wisdom and self-love. It allows you to connect within yourself so you can grow, accept and find peace. Therapy should be hopeful and positive. It should help you move forward from feeling “stuck”. I hope to empower you and your story and to assist you in forming positive self-talk. At times our thoughts can be negative and can create inner discord. I want to help...
Are you struggling with anxiety, disordered eating, depression, trauma, loss, or a life transition? Is your child struggling to adjust to new life circumstances that have brought on behavioral concerns? Life brings challenges and with those challenges comes opportunity for growth. If you are ready to embark on a new path towards self-discovery, I am here to offer guidance and the skills for...
Do you struggle with transportation, time constraints, or prior obligations? Do you have small children to take care of or feel more comfortable seeing a provider from home? Here at Brave Health, we bring the convenience of Telehealth to give our patients the best care for mental health illness and addiction. Through video sessions, you can access counseling and psychiatry services via smartpho...
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, or another life challenge? I see individuals age 18 and over for counseling in my office located in downtown Port Townsend. Reaching out for help in times of distress is an act of courage. Let's work together to find a path toward positive change and relief from emotional suffering. I can assist you in identifying your goals for change...
