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
Albert Einstein remarked, “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving”. At various times in our life we find ourselves challenged to do just that as we struggle to make it through the day. Using a strengths-based perspective, I will collaborate with you to understand and confront your unique challenges and empower you to find the inner strength and resources to...
( English | español ) Therapy is a gift to yourself with the ultimate goal to gain the power so you can have better relationships and flourish within yourself in a way that you feel proud, satisfied, and at peace with the life you that build as you age and look back on how you broke free from the feelings that were holding you back. I make an effort to help clients reduce their anxiety about go...
You have been worried, stressed, and tired of the past interfering with your life. Thoughts come when you do not want them to and you feel like no one can understand. It is easy to feel down on yourself and to question if things will get better. Working through the struggles of the past allows us to be more confident, focus better, be more social, and be more productive. Together we can work...
Life can be challenging. Whether it's loss, change, death of a loved one or uncertainty of life's direction, we all hit roadblocks and obstacles. During those times it's important to be heard. I am here to listen and also inspire hope. I believe in my clients' abilities to change and I nurture their inner strength until they can believe in themselves. Change is powerful. It can be...
Nina is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC). She has worked in a range of therapeutic roles over the last several years before settling into private practice, including residential therapist, inpatient behavioral health case manager, correctional counseling Supervisor and Behavioral Health Director of Grundy County. Nina specializes in couples counseling, family therapy, mood...
Are you struggling in your relationships? Is past trauma making it difficult to find peace, joy and experience connection? Are you experiencing betrayal trauma in your relationship? Do you need help managing anxiety and compulsive behaviors? I provide a supportive and nonjudgmental therapeutic environment to explore solutions for tackling your unique challenges. My approach is gentle and "down ...
I unreservedly believe in the resiliency of the human spirit, and I have personally seen clients move from merely surviving to thriving. I am committed to offering a safe place in a non-judgmental setting where you can discover your own strengths and build a life worth living. My clinical focus is trauma, traumatic grief, anxiety, depression, and child behavioral and attachment issues. As a...
Do you feel like you are not living up to your full potential? Does social anxiety, depression, or inertia get in the way of meaningful change? Practicing psychotherapy in a non-judgmental way, I work in a transparent and collaborative style with my clients. I listen deeply so we can formulate solutions together. I have trained in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and cognitive behavioral ther...
Are you struggling with issues related to addiction, grief and loss, aging, end-of-life, caregiver burnout, depression or anxiety? I believe in the power of a trusting, non-judgmental, therapeutic relationship that encourages aha moments and growth. Let me walk with you through these challenging seasons of life to help you discover your inner strength and resilience. It is there, and, together,...
Stuck at home? Struggling with pandemic anxiety or with life at home... all the time? Maybe you're struggling less and fighting to get your basic needs met. Take a moment to see how Spoken Balance can help you. Therapy with Spoken Balance is a relationship in authenticity and hope. We believe therapists should listen, not just "nod". We believe therapists should be just as authentic as they ask...
As a therapist, I bring my authentic self to the work and invite you to bring your whole self, as well. I welcome each client into treatment with a warm and non-judgmental approach, and will work with you to uncover your goals, strengths, and "stuck points." I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, personality disorders, and PTSD in adolescents and adults. I work with many clients ...
You’re tired of trying to act like everything is okay. It’s not — your body hurts, you’re overwhelmed, and you feel disconnected from yourself and your life. Your relationships aren’t what they used to be, and you when you do have good times, it feels like you always pay for it. And then there are the feelings that seem to come out of nowhere. You might be having a good day and all of a sudden...
I provide a safe space for people who are dealing with the stresses of modern-day life. These may include areas such as relationship issues, acknowledging sexual preference, making a decision, finding meaning, seeking purpose, wanting to make a new start, anxiety, depression, living with chronic illness or pain, adjusting to life transitions, eating disorders, recovery from abortion, spiritual...
I firmly believe that it is most important to create authentic connections with clients. Real healing only happens when both the client and the counselor can be their real selves. I work to create within therapy a genuine and safe space that is not always easy to find out in the world. I hope to help clients learn to create these safe places for themselves through improved life and relationship...
Are you having family issues? Have you been struggling to communicate with your partner? Do you feel as if you’re stuck in the same cycle and want to experience things differently, but don’t know how? Have you even sought out support by talking to your closest friends and family members but somehow the burden still feels too heavy to deal with alone? If the answer to any of these questions is...
