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
Tara Brach speaks of being a bird with two wings. Often my thoughts turn to this when describing how I work. As a mindfulness-based and contemplative psychodynamic psychologist, I seek to help others find ways to gently turn toward their suffering, cultivating the capacity to hold that which is unpleasant in one hand, and that which is pleasant in the other. As the saying goes, "Suffering is...
You may be seeking support for any number of reasons such as depression, workplace stress, grief and loss, shame, trauma, anxiety, loneliness, clarity around transitions, disconnection in your relationships, addictions, or any number of other issues that befall us as perfectly imperfect human beings. Every human being deserves a safe, confidential place they can go to where they needn’t feel...
***I am NOT currently accepting new clients.*** As a Mental Health Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Oregon and Washington and a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine I believe that we all inherently have the capacity for deep healing within ourselves. I have experience working with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, eating...
My passion is to help people navigate life's challenges in a safe and warm environment. My style is to engage and interact with my clients in a respectful, non-judgemental, supportive and positive manner. Together we work on improving communication, developing strategies for clients who face transitions and supportive tools for those who experiene illness or losses. We all face changes - in our...
LCSW with 20 years of professional experience. Having worked with a diverse client population, I am not only equipped to help clients move from a place of uncertainty to a place of greater clarity as well as satisfaction, but I am open to hearing from clients what they think will best help. My style is eclectic, drawing on a number of theories & ideas however, I regularly use a number of cognit...
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I provide person-centered and trauma-informed care for individuals, children, couples and families. I endeavor to help clients heal and develop more effective and adaptive behavior for a more fulfilling life. Clients are helped to learn and use positive, effective coping skills and to develop the motivation to reach their greatest potential. I take...
I work with individuals, couples and families from a strengths-based, relational, collaborative, and multicultural approach. My specialties cover a variety of clinical issues that include trauma and loss, relational and family distress, anxiety, depression, and personal wellness. I specialize in working with trauma and abuse survivors, LGBTQ clients, couples, and adolescents and their families....
( English | español ) I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist providing psychotherapy for adults, adolescents and children in Los Angeles, California. I am a former Marine Vietnam Combat Veteran and have studied psychology for over 50 years. An esteemed supervisor and psychotherapist, I have lectured and conducted workshops throughout Southern California for the past thirty years. I have...
Wolf Spirit Wellness is dedicated to assisting its clients in becoming the best version of themselves through patience, compassion, acceptance and love. We utilize both a therapeutic and energetic alliance to guide our clients toward an understanding of the issues at hand and to help them heal the past and present which then provides a brighter future. Whatever the issue we are ready and able t...
Experienced, Compassionate, and Professional. These three words describe the kind of service I am committed to providing my valued clients. After years of being a young and now middle-aged therapist, I have experienced helping many people through a variety of challenges, heartbreaks, and recoveries. Seeing people accomplish many things and rise above obstacles in their work, home, and...
If you are someone who is experiencing anxiety, depression, or having problems with the ability to navigate life as you'd like, I want to help. I am especially passionate about working with older adults and their caregivers. As a compassionate therapist who will champion your strengths, I'd love to join you on your journey by offering you a safe, non-judgmental environment. Currently, I am taki...
GRIEF, PHYSICAL DISABILITIES, AND THE FEAR OF THE FUTURE CAN LEAD TO DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY... Let me help you change your quality of life and way of thinking... Hello! My name is LaNita Jefferson. I am mental health therapist Columbia SC. I hold a Masters in Rehabilitation Counseling from USC School of Medicine. B.A in Sociology from Hollins University Roanoke VA. I also have a Paralegal...
By working together, healing is possible. I have experience working with people who struggle with addiction, interpersonal relationship conflict, depression, PTSD and anxiety. I offer a wide arrange of treatment modalities such as CBT, EMDR, and solution focused....
Elizabeth Flostrand, LMHC is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, National Certified Counselor, and Registered Play Therapist. She earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology from Flagler College and a Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Stetson University. Elizabeth received her certification in Play Therapy at Stetson University. She specializes in working with...
When something interrupts you from having a satisfying quality of life, therapy can be an illuminating and powerful way to uncover what is happening and create new pathways for a different experience. Depression, anxiety, personality issues, trauma and life events such as loss, divorce and illness can greatly impact your day to day experience of living. Together we will gain an understanding of...
