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
If you are feeling stuck in life and overwhelmed by life's daily stressors, we can work together to restore greater balance, purpose, hope and a pathway forward. Change can be difficult, but I will strive to help you overcome obstacles such as anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, chronic illness, and women's health issues. I enjoy treating work and school stress, parenting/family concerns, and...
The focus of my practice is to assist individuals and families struggling with many of life's problems. Whether it is coping with COVID or over exposure to the media; dealing with stress from work, school, or a relationship; coping with an illness; or struggling with an addiction, life's problems can seem overwhelming and even debilitating at times. The good news is we hold the answers to our...
My therapeutic focus is on helping clients identify and take responsibility for addressing issues ranging from minor life adjustment problems to serious mental health conditions based in brain chemistry deficits. Licensed as a clinical social worker since 1993, I have worked in the behavioral health field since 1979 in a variety of mental health and addictions-focused settings, including...
With over 40 years of experience, I am a good match for many types of clients. However, I’m especially helpful to those experiencing life transitions that are difficult and who are open to adding a counselor to their team. My areas of expertise are : Parenting issues, mental health concerns, relationship challenges and processing grief/loss (people, places animals). Whether you are experiencing...
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As a clinician with over 30 years experience, I work with people facing all types of challenges in their lives. My approach is a responsive one that aims to support growth, perspective and healing, deepen self-understanding, and to help people develop new skills to change unhealthy patterns that hold them back. I am especially geared towards helping people deal with life changes including divor...
Everyone needs kindness and compassion when dealing with loss, trauma, failure, and disappointment. With mindfulness and somatic approaches, you can begin to naturally heal in the present moment, achieve insights and wisdom, let go of emotional and physical pain, and feel peace. I can provide guidance and support as you go through career and life transitions. And we can work to build resilience...
Call or text (352)-329-2040 : Welcome, my name is Kelly Gregory and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I received my master's and specialist's degrees from the University of Florida. I am trained in trauma-based approaches to care, DBT, and EMDR (level 2). I operate from a wellness model, which for me means I see symptoms and behaviors as normal responses to abnormal circumstances. Life...
With openness and loving acceptance, I welcome each person as a unique, creative whole. I value all aspects of each individual, cherishing each behavior as having an important function. I collaborate with each client on identifying patterns, habits, beliefs and blocks, which contribute to stress as well as interfere with feeling fulfillment, satisfaction and joy. Together we examine different...
I am passionate about working with diverse individuals at any age. I have experience working with clients dealing with many life issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and more. One of the most important aspects to me is creating a safe and comfortable place for you as you share personal and vulnerable parts of your life. Staying person-centered and multicultural is important to m...
Welcome! I am happy to say I am taking new clients. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and provide individual therapy aimed at healing emotional wounds, understanding oneself, and achieving one's potential. My experience has included working with teens through the lifespan with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting, trauma other...
We all have places in our lives where we feel stuck, disconnected, or out of balance. During this time of global uncertainty, reaching out for support is more important than ever. I strive to create an environment where couples, individuals, and families can feel supported and heard. I invite you to deepen your understanding of yourself and your relationships through my experiential,...
My commitment is to support you in positive changes in an accepting environment. Through an empathic and collaborative approach, you will gain insight into maladaptive patterns that may be inhibiting you from creating the life you want to live. I graduated from Winona State University in 2009 with an MS in Community Counseling. My experience includes additional education on motivational...
I enjoy walking alongside my clients on their individual journeys as they recognize their own strengths and abilities, and find healing and empowerment through the therapeutic process. My office is a space where you can feel safe and comfortable finding the skills you need to thrive and take care of your mental health. I have experience serving grieving and traumatized children, families, and...
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Anxious? Depressed? Maybe you’re struggling in your relationship or recently suffered a loss. Whatever you’re going through, therapy can be an incredible resource to help you move forward. As a therapist, my goal is to be your own personal resource- someone that is there to support you wherever you are in your life. Any experience, relationship or conflict might be...
