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
Thank you for taking the time to make your emotional & psychological health a priority and for looking at my profile to read about ways I would like to help you on your journey to your fullest life. Mental health counseling, couples counseling, and clinical hypnosis are a passion and a privilege for me. I consider it a great honor to be chosen to assist people as they walk through what can...
“Pain is inevitable. Suffering is Optional.” Family dynamics, life challenges and transitions, chronic illness, as well as our own cognitive, emotional, and biological vulnerabilities may sometimes cause us pain. However, the way we think and cope with these situations and susceptibilities can sometimes exceed that of the actual events, and may eventually lead to prolonged suffering and interfe...
At some point in most of our lives, we will need mental health support, often at times of change or transition. From a wellness perspective, I do not see a client as a diagnosis or as defined by their llness, but rather as an individual with their own story, which has shaped their overall quality of life. I believe in the need for a radical paradigm shift, that healing and recovery are possible...
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Dr. Talya Stein (PSY#27573) is a licensed clinical psychologist (Psy.D.) who provides therapeutic and assessment services to adults, adolescents, children, and families. She received her Bachelor of Arts at Macaulay Honors College at Queens College and went on to pursue her graduate training at St. John’s University, completing a master’s degree and doctorate in clinical psychology. Though...
Life is hard. No one is born knowing how to do life. Sometimes it is easier to do life when you have someone to talk to about the stressors of daily living. That is why I am here. I am here to support you, challenge you, and help you to consider different perspectives to make the decision making process easier, to help you sort through pent up feelings and determine how to make changes in your...
Life comes with many complicated challenges. At times seeking support can be difficult, but it is the first step towards discovering a pathway towards personal growth, insight and deeper self-understanding. I am Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Board Certified Art Therapist. I have been serving diverse populations from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds, race, and...
Not everyone needs a therapist, but EVERYONE needs someone that they can speak to openly and honestly without judgment. Unfortunately, not everyone has someone like this in their life that they can trust completely. Problems are only as big as our ability or inability to deal with them. By instilling confidence in one's self and learning to draw boundaries with others and their influences on us...
My goal as a clinician is to help you feel free. In treatment, I will invite you to bring your whole self into the room, as you are. Together, we will work to identify the ways in which you feel stuck and shift unhealthy patterns that keep you from moving forward. Whether it be for an acute issue or chronic stress, for symptom management or general exploration, I will help you both accept your...
I specialize in working with couples who have become stuck in conflict or have just gotten to a place where they feel disconnected. When couples are not feeling connected it makes dealing with the smallest stress more difficult. I will work with couples to help them move to a more connected and secure place in their relationship, so that they are able to support one another through whatever lif...
Are you juggling many balls wondering which one you might drop? Maybe you’re stressed about work, your boss, or about your relationships. You see it getting to you, your partner, or the well being of your children. Are you busy, socially visible and active, but feel “tired all of the time”, stuck or lacking a sense of purpose and meaning? You want to feel healthier, satisfied with your life an...
Amy is a counselor who works primarily with adults and young adults. She has worked in the mental health field and medical field for over 8 years, practicing in the field of counseling for the previous 5 years. She has an undergraduate degree in nursing from Texas Christian University as well as a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology from The University of Denver. Amy’s unique understanding ...
Imagine... you're nervous about starting therapy but you make contact because you've tried your hardest and are tired of living with the disquiet in your life. Your query is quickly met by a welcoming voice that lets you know your concerns matter and are understood by a therapist that is highly skilled in the change process. You feel calmer having made the decision to seek a different solution ...
We are never meant to face the challenges of life alone. When facing these overwhelming tidal waves of life, we often times feel sad, painful, and wanting to isolate ourselves. The way we think and our behavior changes and prevents us from becoming the most authentic version of self. I see therapy as a guided journey where the therapist and the client process the client's subjective experience...
My style is collaborative, empathetic, strength based and education oriented to help you over come life's hard challenges. My goal is to help you through self discovery, to gain a deeper understanding of personal challenges and to develop a set of skills to overcome those challenges in order to live a life full of meaning and satisfaction. I have over sixteen years experience in working with...
