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 carrying a secret burden? Has your partner betrayed you leaving you confused and full of self-doubt? You might be moving through life the best way you know how and then the unexpected happened. Perhaps your childhood issues have surfaced. You're depressed, anxiety has set in, and you can't seem to shake it. Your friends are going through their problems, and you don't want to burden them...
Why do therapy? Among many other reasons, you may be struggling with issues as depression, anxiety and low self esteem. It may be difficult to sustain relationships, or to accept your sexuality. Others find aging a great challenge. My approach is to help people find creative solutions to problems. I am a positive, creative and collaborative person, and I have been helping people make healthy...
As an integrative therapist, I draw from different psychotherapy orientations. This allows me to tailor therapy to your needs and allows for a truly collaborative process in deciding where we go and how. Since successful therapy depends on a strong relationship between client and therapist, my first priority is nurturing that bond by creating a safe and supportive environment. I believe therapy...
You are unique, and have something valuable to express, offer, and live. We suffer when we feel cut off from this, when the circumstances and experiences of life do not reflect our deepest knowing of self. Depression, anxiety; feeling stuck, lost, dissatisfied with life.. addiction, unhealthy relationships, illness, loss.... These are all opportunities to learn to love oneself more fully;...
I am licensed and credentialed by the state of Maine and the National Board of Certified Counselors. (MS, LCPC, NCC). I am also a Licensed Pastoral Counselor. I treat and diagnose mental illness in all of its forms. Other areas of treatment include but are not limited to relationship, family, anxiety, depression, and issues of spirituality. I treat those with substance abuse accompanied by Ment...
***If you are concerned about the current health crisis, I provide either phone or online/Telehealth therapy sessions.*** Whatever you may be struggling with--there IS hope and help available. I have been providing therapy to individuals, couples and families for more than 20 years. I believe that everyone has the ability to make positive changes in their lives. My goal is to help you gain insi...
Dr. Patrice Dow-Nelson is not accepting any new clients at this time. Please check back. Thank you. I look forward to helping individuals and families who are seeking help coping with a range of psychological, emotional or behavioral challenges. Treatment approaches include an integration of psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness-based approaches; my work is guided by an understand...
Our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from...
I am client-centered & appreciate a holistic view of each client (body, mind, spirit). My focus is traditional "talk therapy" with a strengths perspective that allows for clients' insight, and I use wisdom garnered from training in Native American spirituality, a study and practice of yoga, and Christianity. Some of my specialties are: depression, grief & loss, anxiety, self-esteem, relationshi...
Ashley is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who utilizes a range of modalities to help address areas of concern including depression, anxiety and trauma. Ashley believes therapy is a process in which the therapist and client collaborate to create positive change. Her professional training includes EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) and TF-EAP (Trauma Focused-Equine Assisted...
Feeling able to connect and communicate is the foundation of any relationship. The need to feel heard and understood is universal to all people. The relationship between the client and the therapist is a very unique one. I believe that the therapeutic process is a collaborative one in which the client and the therapist both take active roles. The therapist provides a safe, nonjudgmental and...
I have been practicing psychotherapy for over 25 years, working with a variety of individuals, couples, families and groups in both inpatient and outpatient settings. My holistic approach to psychotherapy tailors treatment to each client's individual needs and goals. I have worked with clients of all ages who struggle with a wide variety of issues. I believe that significant healing can take pl...
I enjoy working with people to them to find the opportunity in life's challenges. We all encounter painful situations and it is my hope that through therapy, we can work together to reduce the suffering that often accompanies these. My areas of interest include grief and loss, end of life issues, adjustment to illness (chronic or acute), anxiety, depression, parenting issues, life transitions,...
I offer a mindfulness-based approach to counseling and art therapy, with a focus on evidence-based treatment modalities. I have specialized training and professional experience helping people who are coping with a wide variety of life circumstances, including mental health concerns, emotional challenges, life transitions, neurological impairment, chronic pain, developmental disabilities,...
