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
The poet Rumi said, “The wound is the place where the Light enters you.” Emotional wounding is a very real part of human experience. It can happen as a result of trauma, loss, rejection, a serious health diagnosis or unwanted change. Like a physical wound, if left untreated it can become infected and lead to symptoms like anxiety and depression. My name is Mindy Tomlinson and I am a Licensed...
Are you struggling with the effects of trauma, grief, loss, or stigma or is your relationship struggling? What would your life be like a year from now if you were still struggling without improvement or attempting to heal? Wouldn’t it be better to start the healing process now? How might your life be better? Specialization in trauma, couples counseling, grief and loss, and LGBT+ concerns. I als...
My clients have been through something difficult, and it continues to haunt them. They feel like the difficult thing has changed them. They've felt more alone; more worried. They waver from feelings of guilt, anger, and fear. They want to "get back to normal," but they aren't sure if they are able. My clients will sometimes turn to negative coping strategies like avoiding certain experiences, o...
If you are not living life as you had hoped, I can help you identify and work through the cause. I blend cutting edge academic psycho-therapeutic theory and clinical skills with 25+ years of empathetic and effective clinical practice. I am a former tenured PROFESSOR of PSYCHIATRY at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine and a RESIDENT RESEARCHER Heidelberg University (Germany) and LVI...
We've got this. I help one-on-one, couples, & families figure out why things aren’t feeling right, and we work together to get you to a place of enhanced peace and contentment. As a Doctor of Behavior Health & licensed professional, I specialize in integrative care, promoting wellness at a holistic psychological & physical level. I work with our thoughts, emotions, & self. Clients share with me...
*I am currently accepting new clients.* I want clients to feel valued and understood and to have the tools they need to face life's challenges. I use evidence-based interventions that are proven to work and let the client drive sessions to customize treatment to each individual’s needs. I have worked with clients struggling with a variety of issues including heart problems, clients coping with...
CURRENTLY PROVIDING TELETHERAPY SERVICES. FIRST PRIORITY TO HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS AND ESSENTIAL EMPLOYEES WORKING DURING THIS TIME. MOST INSURANCE / EAP PLANS WILL COVER Life can feel overwhelming at times. We've all been there...that place where it feels like simple things are a struggle and it's hard to make sense out of our own thoughts. Working with a professional therapist, who can prov...
Welcome, I am Jayme. I would like to take a moment to congratulate you on taking the first step to creating and defining your best self. For me, there is no greater pleasure than you allowing me to witness and take part in your journey of personal acceptance and growth. I will help you navigate the therapeutic process and hold client autonomy and right to self-determination in the highest regar...
As Maya Angelou, the Poet, stated "people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” This quote embodies my therapeutic approach where we will work together to build a safe, genuine relationship that highlights your strengths, and provides clarity about your struggles so we can use them as opportunities for growth. My style ...
I am a licensed clinical psychologist in New York City. I have been practicing for over 30 years. I work in an insight oriented and supportive therapeutic environment concentrating on ego functioning and interpersonal relationships. I deal with issues of anxiety, depression, self-esteem, mood regulation and the management of emotions and conflict. My therapeutic goal is to help each patient to...
The best way to gain control of your out of control life is to focus on the strengths you already have and fine tune your weaknesses so that you can find the inner peace and happiness you will need to help you grow and thrive. The goal of our work together is designed to help you work through your struggles one step at a time and to offer you a fresh perspective and new approaches to problem...
We all face difficult experiences in life that seem unmanageable. Maybe you're experiencing difficulty in your relationship with your spouse, children or significant other. Maybe you have lost someone close to you or have been diagnosed with a chronic illness. Maybe you're having a difficult time adjusting to a new job or recent retirement. Maybe you're struggling with addiction or experiencing...
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years experience in helping people become empowered and make positive change in their lives. I work from a strengths and person centered perspective. I have 18 years of counseling in grief and loss through my positions as hospice social worker and bereavement manager. I have experience with adolescent pregnancy issues and children's bereavemen...
I created my practice, Hope+Wellness, based on my philosophy that hope can be found even in the most difficult seasons of life. I believe that people need hope and resilience to set goals and affect change, to persevere in the face of life challenges and thrive. My approach is simple — to provide exceptional psychotherapy services to empower people to live happier, healthier lives. At...
