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
Often our own stress and racing thoughts can be disabling, causing us to feel frozen and keeping us from managing even simple tasks. Excessive worry and anxiety can lead to emotional suffering and strained relationships. I strive to provide a warm and accepting environment where we can work together to better manage such difficult feelings and thoughts. I can work with you on a range of skills ...
I come to my work as a therapist from backgrounds as an artist, hospital oncology chaplain, art professor and activist, meditation teacher, lover of movement, backpacker Dharma bum, essayist, would-be trainer of rescue pups, and Buddhist nun. I've been around the block, tried many things, succeeded and failed, and carried my heart through many of this world's wild, beautiful, boring, terrible,...
I have a passion for working and collaborating with people who have had challenges and are ready for change. While talk therapy is a foundation of my approach, I am motivated to assist clients in taking action to improve their lives. Whether a client is struggling with a traumatic past, depression, anxiety, stress or difficult life events, I'll make every effort to guide them towards personal...
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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor with a Masters Degree from the University of Illinois Springfield. I started my field work as an addiction counselor in outpatient and residential settings. I have great knowledge and expertise working with addictions and recovery, but also specialize in treating ADHD, especially in adults. Other areas of experien...
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In my many years of practice, privately and in a university setting, I have worked with a diverse range of clients, from over 30 countries, with a wide spectrum of needs and concerns. These include anxiety and mood disorders, relationship concerns, and childhood trauma. I have led a number of groups on Relaxation Skills, Mindfulness, and Working with Dreams, and integrate these techniques into ...
