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
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I am a licensed Master Social Worker at Choices Counseling and Consulting. Working with clients, I take a person-centered, strength-based approach. I like meeting clients where they are and helping them to set up practical and tangible goals that make the most sense to them. I believe one's true self is embedded in authenticity and compassion, and one's life flourishes through embracing who we...
Oftentimes we are presented with unpredictable circumstances, which leave us feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what to do. Due to these unexpected turns in life, we find ourselves stuck, unable to move, and directionless. Therapy will provide you with the tools needed to help you move your life in a forward direction. I provide a warm, caring, and supportive environment that allows us to work...
*Our counseling practice is accepting new clients with Blue Cross, United, Neighborhood, and Cigna! Our therapists all take an integrative approach* Are you looking to make positive life changes, heal past traumas, and improve relationships? Are you going through major life changes such as becoming a parent, changing careers, or dealing with chronic health issues? Therapy can be a safe place to...
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I am here to motivate, engage, and instill hope to guide you along your journey. We will work together towards the goals we set throughout our sessions. I am a bilingual therapist speaking English and Greek. My multicultural background gives me an open mind and empathetic understanding when working with my clients. My therapeutic techniques vary depending on the needs of each client. My educati...
Finding a therapist who is the right fit for you is a huge first step in healing and moving towards your therapeutic goals. I am not a "blank slate" therapist. Convinced that connections heal, my style is warm, relational, client-centered, strengths-based and strongly influenced by Buddhist Psychology. I meet my clients where they currently are and support them in healing and moving towards the...
With over 20 years of experience in therapy, my goal is to provide a warm and safe environment to help you achieve a healthy and positive state of mind. I believe that your perception of self and your situation can impact how you deal with stressors. I can help you in achieving positive changes in thoughts, attitude and behavior. My approach to therapy utilizes cognitive behavioral, person...
Your experiences may be bringing up new feelings, thoughts, and experiences, or may be bringing up old ones. I provide a safe and non-judgmental environment where we can explore your feelings and experiences to gain self-awareness, understanding, and discover how to get back to the life you love. I am extremely passionate about helping others get to the root of their current behaviors, thoughts...
Has life events left you wounded and confused? Do you feel hopeless and alone? Are you grieving the loss of someone or something? Do you crave freedom from negative thinking and dysfunctional behaviors? Do you seek true spiritual direction? Do you need someone to really listen to, understand and support you? If you answer yes to any of these questions or have more questions, then we should talk...
Built on trust and honesty, a strong therapeutic alliance allows appropriate insight into another's life and situation. Tamara enjoys working with both teens and adults. Her treatment scope includes stress management, coping with anxiety, combating depression, and alleviating helplessness and hopelessness....
Are you ready for a change? Are you feeling stuck in the same patterns and stress over and over? Are you searching for more meaning and purpose in your life? Let me help you accomplish your goals. I specialize in doing personal growth work that can help you discover what makes you truly happy. Find freedom from old anxieties, unrelenting depression, old habits and past hurts. I can support you ...
I believe work can be an outlet for our unique personalities and our creative expression, and a key element in finding meaning. Some career changes are simply taking the next step: improving your resume or interview skills. Other transitions require seismic, re-alignment to overcome multiple factors: family expectations; low self-esteem or beliefs/habits that create work unhappiness or stress. ...
Despite the vast amounts of challenges that life may throw our way, I truly believe that mental flexibility and perseverance may be cultivated by anyone who would seek it. It allows one to bend in the winds of change without breaking, while adjusting and evaluating new wisdoms and perspectives that may be applied to one's life situations. The mind of an individual can be as flexible as one's...
"The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change. The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction not a destination." - Carl Rogers I believe we are all continually growing and changing. Therapy simply provides a medium through which this growth is shaped and sculpted. I believe in providing a non-judgmental and compassionate environment for ...
