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
These are very challenging times. Whatever challenges we had before facing the impacts of Coronavirus, are still there, but intensified. We're all learning how to adapt, deal with change and loss, and hopefully still thrive. If you choose to work with me now, I'll start where you are today; deal with current challenges; and focus on building your strengths (not just rehashing the past). I respe...
I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with additional credentials in health education and fitness instruction. I use an integrative approach, blending wellness and health goals into therapy because I approach mental health as part of a larger system, consisting of mind, body and environment. My clients include those with mental health needs, as well as those managing chronic health conditions...
Choosing to enter therapy is a radical act of self-care that can have equally as radical lifelong benefits. The process of therapy is a powerful way to equip yourself with skills and self-knowledge that you can utilize both in the present, as well as over the course of your life. Whether you are seeking guidance to address a specific issue, want to expand your self-awareness, are working to...
Feeling sad, anxious, unsure, or overwhelmed frequently causes us to think that we are all alone with our feelings--or stuck. As a client centered, strengths-based therapist, I am here to help. I look at what you are doing well, what your natural talents are and where you hope to be in the future in determining how to assist you. We will use your strengths to examine what is preventing you from...
Most of my clients have reached a point at which their lives have become uncomfortable & maybe even untenable. They may be nervous about embarking on the therapeutic journey with a stranger. Often, this is their first experience with therapy. Or, perhaps, they have been in therapy on & off throughout their lives. Because this is new & anxiety-provoking, we move slowly at first. My clients do no...
Sometimes life throws us curve balls and with those hiccups in life come struggles in which we all need help. I believe that it is in those moments when turning to others is key to helping one heal and move forward with their lives. As a counselor, I see strength in seeking counseling for oneself, because that takes courage on your part to step outside of your box and seek help. My first goal i...
My goal as a therapist is to create a safe environment built on trust and empathetic understanding. I pride myself on establishing a strong rapport, which I believe is the basis to a healthy therapeutic relationship. My theoretical approach is integrative, utilizing techniques from various theories, depending on your individualized needs. I would love to facilitate positive growth and change...
Like focusing a camera lens to help create a desired picture, we need at times to refocus the image of our lives that may have become blurry often through the uninvited challenges or changes that come our way -or perhpas past events are not completely resolved as we thought. With blocked or stiffled awareness, our copng skills may be crying out for help as our deptression, our anxiety, our mood...
My name is Michael Schweiger and I started Abundant Life Counseling with the mission of helping others truly achieve freedom, healing, and experience abundant living. Throughout our journey negative beliefs and emotions impact how we view of ourselves, others and everyday life. My years of expertise in a variety of environments allows me to understand the many pieces that make up a person's sto...
I believe there is a great difference between surviving and thriving in life. When we are thriving, we are unencumbered by self-limiting thoughts and beliefs, strive toward balance in our life and see the possibilities in front of us. I believe we all have within us the capacity to overcome, persevere, be resilient, and reach for our potential. Life can present challenges for us, either due to...
I became a therapist because of my passion for healing hearts, my interest in the human brain, and bringing light to the wisdom that you already have. Not only is my client before me, but so is her/his life: her/his wish to grow, yearning for connection, fear of the unknown, and willingness to change. With a BA in Counseling Psychology from Bogazici University in Turkey and an MA in Clinical...
Sometimes we get stuck or overwhelmed in life and look for relief in different ways. I understand that change can be scary and asking for help is not always easy. Usually with a little more insight, we can learn to see our personal problems as opportunities to grow, so that we can move forward with more confidence. At times we may just need someone to listen and offer reassurance. Other times, ...
**Please Note** My caseload is full at this time and I am not able to see new clients. I apologize for any inconvenience.** Are you not sure how to change something in your life? With the right support, meaningful change is possible. I hope to offer a welcoming space that provides acceptance, empathy, attuned listening, and supportive feedback. I find deep meaning in supporting others to find...
Life transitions are inherent in the human experience. Sometimes we are resilient and are able to navigate life’s’ difficulties and other times we need to talk to someone who can truly hear us. I offer individual, family and couples counseling for adults of any age and provide a safe, supportive and empathic setting in which you will feel respected and heard regardless of race, gender...
EMBRACE YOUR LIFE. You deserve a life filled with meaning and purpose. I am here to assist you in harnessing the strength that lives within you and give you the courage to be in charge of your healing. Therapy can be a gateway to healing and living a joyous, fulfilling life. I would be privileged to be part of your healing journey so that you can embrace all the beauty life has to offer. Emotio...
