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 goal of psychotherapy is to make you stronger and more focused, so you can solve the problems that baffle and frustrate you today. You don't have to face alone the issues and situations that you are not sure how to master. Victory may find you at last if you keep hammering away with the same old hammer. Or success may come to stay in your life if you change your strategy entirely. Which pat...
I graduated from Cambridge College in 2014 with an M.ed in Counseling Psychology and Addiction Counseling. I have experience with case management, vocational/educational work and life coaching in addition to therapy. I am a certified MBTI practitioner in personality assessment that measures psychological preferences in how people perceive the world and make decisions. I am a Certified Clinical...
Here we are again. You’re looking for help to end your struggle with anxiety, depression, or maybe you have an unwanted behavior or health issue. I’m here to help you begin to re-regulate your mind and body so that you can experience more peace and even happiness. I love that you are willing to give yourself another chance to make your life experience better. You can break the limits of your mi...
I am really happy you have taken the first step. I know it can be overwhelming to even think about starting the process of finding a therapist for yourself or a family member. Will this therapist understand me? Will she take the time to appreciate the unique challenges in my life? And above all, will she be able to help me get to a better place in my life? I specialize in helping individuals co...
Our providers are available through the camera of your smartphone, tablet or computer. So, whether you're in your car, at work, at home, it doesn't matter, your provider is just a click of a button away. Visit the Start Talking website at www.StartTalking.io. Select a mental health specialist by clicking on the "Team" tab. Click on the therapist's "Request Appointment" button and book your...
I am grateful that you took a moment to glance over my profile. I truly enjoy the work I do and appreciate every opportunity I get to provide quality services to my clients. I have experience working with individuals, families and couples, and invite people from all walks of life. My expertise covers a wide range of situations and issues including stress, anxiety, depression and trauma. I also...
We come by our struggles honestly. Sometimes we need help in how we cope with and relate to ourselves, others, and our circumstances. Turning to family and friends might not be possible or enough. Psychotherapy provides a respectful invitation to address your concerns and challenges, and to discover and collaborate on ways to cope, heal, and grow. My approach includes a solution and skill focus...
Loneliness is a trickster. It can disguise itself as depression or anxiety. It can get us to sabotage our relationships and jobs, make unwise decisions, neglect our health, turn to substances or food, lose faith in the future. It can decimate our self-esteem, without which we cannot give to others. Maybe once it was loss, grief, trauma, betrayal, being at the top, illness, misfortune, being...
As a transplant from a very different culture at a young age, I have always been fascinated with people, feelings and interactions, particularly when it doesn't quite work. Kintsugi is the ancient Japanese art of repairing broken objects with gold, making them stronger and more beautiful; I believe this is relevant to personal and relational issues as well. There may be an uncomfortable differe...
( English | español ) My counseling style is compassionate, reflective, and rooted in radical self acceptance. My focus is on helping you accept the parts of yourself that are hard to tolerate and be at peace with. I have been a psychotherapist for 13 years and I am licensed in the state of California. I have worked with people from various backgrounds that grapple with differing issues, such a...
Welcome! These are certainly disruptive, rapidly changing and complex times we are living through. I seek to meet you where you are and assist you in resolving the pain and confusion which blocks your sense of peace and authenticity. Together we will find tools to relieve any anxiety and confusion and we will find a place of equilibrium from which you can engage your inner and outer world in ne...
Patricia Pace is a Licensed Professional Counselor, with expertise in helping clients recover from Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Grief, Addictions and Trauma. She excels in helping individuals and families move through life transitions (major and minor), rebound from setbacks (large and small) and work through the everyday challenges of work and life. She also offers pre-marital, marriage ...
I create space for clients to see & find meaning, however they define that. I work with private clients, org. clients, & clients experiencing homelessness. Training includes: Certification in Spiritual Direction & Retreats (Spirituality Ctr., Mt. St. Mary's Univ., Los Angeles, 3-year prog.); Certification in Clinical Traumatology (Traumatology Inst., Canada; w/ 6 more certifications ranging fro...
Emotional health and relationship difficulties can lead to a ripple effect of stress throughout all components of life. My goal is to provide a comfortable environment to build a collaborative and supportive therapeutic relationship. The focus of my work is addressing symptoms while exploring other important aspects of your life such as your values, goals, relationships, and how and where you...
I identify as a gender non conforming Caribbean American Lesbian Woman. My therapy practice is inclusive of all genders, sexual orientation, racial backgrounds, and religious affiliations. Everyone deserves a warm, welcoming, therapeutic experience which I pride myself in offering. I work with clients dealing with various issues such as mental health issues (Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, etc),...
