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
{--NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME--} Trauma - the deep shadows of our past that overwhelm our present. Whether it be physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, domestic violence, profound neglect, or other life altering negative experiences, there is a path to recovery...to your own mindful peace. Hi, I'm Brenda McEntire Uphold. I deeply understand the difficulties in exploring these...
As an experienced psychotherapist, I have worked with individuals, couples, families and groups to improve the quality of their lives and their overall well-being by developing strategies to cope with difficult issues and/or mental health disorders. I have assisted clients with adjusting to the changes and challenges of daily living, including: addiction, divorce, anxiety, depression, grief,...
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I am a clinical psychologist and a board certified sleep disorders specialist, with over 20 years of experience treating a broad spectrum of emotional problems, sleep disorders, and chronic health conditions like obesity. I served as Director of the Behavioral Medicine Program at Western Connecticut Medical Group and was Administrative Director for the Danbury Hospital Sleep Disorders Center...
Whether you are dealing with recent or past traumatic events, chronic pain or health issues, or general anxiety/depression symptoms, if you are motivated to move forward, we can work together. My theoretical approaches are integrative and transpersonal, and include blended Eastern and Western approaches, Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction, Spirituality and reality-based talk-therapy, and...
Hello! I want to begin by acknowledging that no one visits these pages without a reason. Though life can include periods of enjoyment and peace, we can find ourselves in situations and seasons that may appear to be hopeless. But hope exists. Licensed in Maryland and South Carolina, I'm eager to help you and your loved ones to see that and experience it for perhaps the first time. Through buildi...
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I believe you possess the potential for positive change! Together we will work on overcoming anxiety, depression, broken relationship patterns, dysfunctional behaviors, and destructive false beliefs that have kept you stuck (I’m stupid...I’m ugly... I’m powerless...etc). If you are ready to embark on your healing journey - Let’s talk! While we can can't change the past, we can change destructiv...
On a daily basis we are faced with the choice to embrace our truth or to just live in autopilot blending into a routine of existence. That was me many years ago. Totally stuck, dissatisfied, angry, anxious and unhappy. I knew I had to take responsibility of my own wellbeing. There was a missing link between my day to day reality and the truth of who I was. Over the past 3 decades I have been us...
My clients often tell me that they have worked with therapists in the past that did not understand them and express great relief that they have found their way to me. I am here for you and I am ready to help. Whatever you are going through I believe I can offer you the guidance and understanding that you are searching for. I have years of experience working with people just like you who need to...
I am licensed Clinical Psychologist who is trained using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Seeking Safety and Motivational Interviewing. It is my intention in therapy to develop a collaborative atmosphere to develop a treatment approach that fits the needs of the individual to improve quality of life. I have experience working with depression...
I am passionate about meeting you where you are with empathy and acceptance. I take a strengths-based approach and consider how your assets can be used to meet your treatment goals. Each person comes into this world with strengths and weaknesses, in therapy you can learn ways to use your strengths to support your weaknesses and address the impact of life adversities. In trauma and anxiety...
I work with individuals and families that are struggling with mental health issues, . I work with adults with a combination of mental health, addiction and trauma related issues. Changes and uncertainty in life can feel overwhelming, frustrating and chaotic. Chaos can bring a state of panic, depression, frustration, and the desire to shut down from your life. I collaborate with patients/familie...
I have practiced as an Integrative Movement Psychotherapist for over 17 years and believe that true healing shines through when we work with the whole self-the body, the mind and spirit. As a body-mind therapist I bring in an eclectic mix of psychodynamic theories, strengths based practice, CBT, dance and movement therapy, expressive arts, eco-therapy and mindfulness work to my practice. I...
I work with men and women of all ages dealing with a variety of issues. If you or your child struggles with anxiety, depression, anger, addiction, loneliness/isolation, grief and loss, family issues, or just trying to make sense of life, I can create a space for the process of understanding, healing, and growth. I use a client focused, strength based, collaborative approach to help you understa...
