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
My goal is to help, while making you feel comfortable. Each person comes in with their own unique life experience and problems. I try to work with compassion so that you will feel supported as we explore your thoughts and feelings about your past and present situations. Together we will examine ways in which you can find solutions to current probIems. Some of the most common problems I see incl...
Dr. Hankins utilizes an integrative therapy approach designed to create a safe space to process emotions, gain new insight, and develop practical skills. Dr. Hankins has expertise in trauma, grief, infidelity, depression, identity development, anxiety, cultural + social justice, and life transitions. She specializes in helping clients overcome personal barriers to achieve ultimate personal...
Neuropsychologists Dr. Anneliese Radke & Dr. Nicholas Bott specialize in assessment for those seeking assistance with diagnostic clarification for complex cases with multifactorial components, characterizing extent of cognitive & functional changes, describing one’s cognitive profile (e.g., strengths & weaknesses), determining baseline functioning, & tracking changes over time. We provide...
Bek Counseling Services can provide emotional support for individuals and families through therapeutic interventions, assisting people kindergarten to adult. I will help transitioning of families with children and adolescents in foster care system. Office hours are provided at your convenience with evening and weekend appointments therefore no interruption of school, work or parent schedules. W...
Deciding to come to therapy can be a very difficult decision. In the last 12 years of practicing, I've found that meeting my clients where they are is the most important part of my job. If you're struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, have trauma in your past or just want someone to listen while you talk through what's going on in your life, please give me a call. I have an...
Are isolation and quarantine leaving you feeling overloaded or struggling to get through the day? Do you ever feel anxious or overwhelmed with life? Have you or your child/teen been struggling with anxiety, irritability, or frustration? Does your child/teen have difficulty coping with change, life transitions, or separation? Have you or your child/teen experienced grief & loss? Does your...
I provide real strategies to build healthy relationships and find joy and happiness in marriage. Experience controlling anger and anxiety in stressful situations. Don’t let the symptoms overtake your life. When life presents such challenges, the very real physical symptoms of insomnia, increased anxiety, and the inability to fully enjoy the people and things you love, can make peace and happine...
I believe that all of life's experiences give us greater inspiration into becoming the people that we hope to be. As a strengths-based therapist, I create a non-judgmental and nurturing environment to reflect on those experiences and to transform them into something that serves clients, not hinders them. I support people in recognizing their triggers, interrupting old patterns and ultimately...
I enjoy working with service members/veterans and their families. I also enjoy working with adults with infertility issues and women or men who have experienced sexual trauma. Another joy of mine is to work with children ages birth-five and their families. I do work with adolescents who are struggling with different symptoms. My desire is to help you and your family learn how to express who you...
Whether you are entering therapy with a clear vision of what you are looking for or are more uncertain of your goals, I will work with you to come up with strategies for growth and the development of optimal emotional health and functioning. I believe that healing occurs through the process of building a trusting therapeutic relationship. By creating a safe and confidential environment I will h...
Many of us reach a point where we feel stuck in our lives or our relationships. We realize that what we have done in the past to manage stress, to cope, to heal, to move forward is no longer working the way it used to and we need new strategies. As an individual and family therapist who has worked for 6+ years in two diverse metropolitan areas (New York and Chicago), my work has focused on fami...
You don't have to try and figure out this world alone. Relationships hold an extraordinary amount of power in our lives, and having a trustworthy relationship with a therapist can fortify your ability to tap into that power and transform it into growth. Couples, individuals, and families come to therapy to address challenges that often feel overwhelming and scary. Together, we can work at your...
Perhaps you have considered counseling for some time and are finally ready to take action. Often times making that initial call is the most challenging part of the process. Whether you are a teenager working on navigating your way through high school or college, a young adult stepping out into the world, or an adult dealing with parenting and stressful life events, I recognize the stress and...
Change is a choice. I believe everyone, at some point in our lives, can benefit from counseling and make positive changes. Life happens and it can be very, very difficult and even totally overwhelming from time to time. Counseling can help you navigate through those challenging times no matter the circumstances. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, overcoming abuse or a history of...
Mitch Harris, PhD, is the clinical director for NW Family, Salt Lake City. Dr. Harris is a licensed clinical psychologist who provides clinical and forensic services to children, adolescents, and adults. Treatment services use evidence based, cognitive behavioral treatment (CBT) and other skills training for improving anxiety, depression, and chronic mental health conditions that are not...
