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
Are you feeling confused, disappointed or defeated? I seek to empower my clients to find their voice and inner strength that may have been squelched by past abuse and trauma. I have experience with many mental health issues but am passionate about helping my clients become emotionally and relationally whole whether it be individually, maritally or in their families....
I love working with people who want to do something to feel better or to improve a situation in their lives that's causing discomfort or distress. I especially enjoy helping "helpers," including teachers, health care professionals, clergy, attorneys, current or former military members, and retirees. I'm experienced in helping people manage chronic health conditions such as diabetes and pain, as...
With fees as low as $10 per session, we strive to make talk therapy services available for everyone in the Nashville community. Lipscomb Family Therapy Center provides a comfortable and confidential therapy setting to discuss issues you may be struggling with. All LFTC therapist interns provide services on a sliding fee scale that runs from $10 to $90 per session based on client income. At LFTC...
( English | español ) Welcome! I am Luis Virella. Whether you are seeking counseling services for the first time or are looking for another therapist to assist you in feeling better, I am here to help you. Recovery is the process of improving your health, living a self-directed life, and reaching your full potential. Anxiety, depression, stress, and addictions have the ability to rob us of thes...
I work with my clients to create an authentic and collaborative relationship while enabling clients to develop insight and coping strategies. I work with individuals dealing with a range of concerns including depression, anxiety and chronic illness. I help clients explore their stressors, gain insight into their patterns and develop solutions. I implement an active and psychodynamic approach to...
Christina aims to provide a safe, compassionate environment that allows a genuine relationship, collaboration on mutual goals, and identification of the barriers keeping clients from living their most fulfilling lives. She works using client-centered theory drawing from feminist theory, psychodynamic theory and narrative therapy. Christina practices from a health at every size approach and...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who strongly believes in the benefits of therapy; I have practiced for 35 years, and participated in my own personal work which allows me to be a supportive witness and caring guide. It's important to have a therapist who continues to work on themselves. In our Western culture, listening is often someone waiting for the opportunity to share their own thoug...
Thirty years of practice taught me that therapy can be more than empathic listening and supportive talk but an active vehicle of empowerment and change. I have combined my foundational training in structural family and narrative therapies with the depth orientation of mindful insight and the action techniques of cognitive behaviorism. Working with individuals, couples/families, we collaborate t...
Hi! Thanks for taking the time to read my profile. It would be an honor to support you as you share your story. Our work together will help you gain insight and learn new ways of coping with your life’s unique challenges. My experience is extensive and broad. I have worked with kids and teens as a school social worker. Later with families, couples and older adults. As a hospice social worker I...
Are you at a place in your life where you are struggling to find your way? Does it feel like you’re constantly worrying about the future, weighing out your options, and trying to figure out what's next? Many of my clients come in seeking clarity on why they feel the way they feel, what's getting in the way of their goals, and how they have established patterns in behavior that no longer serve...
In life we frequently encounter obstacles between where we are and what we want to achieve. These obstacles can manifest in the form of depression, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem issues, or unresolved trauma. Gaining a better understanding of who we are is an important step in creating a sense of personal fulfillment in all aspects of our lives. I work with individuals to gain insigh...
Ferris Healthcare Group is a provider of quality mental healthcare services in Atlanta, Georgia. We are highly specialized and committed to providing personalized therapeutic services to our clients. Ferris Healthcare Group is dedicated to providing a safe and therapeutic environment which allows our clients to focus on the healing process. We work as a collaborative team to meet the tailored...
I have been licensed MFT since 1986. I have worked with the severely ill and more recently my focus has been with families. From areas of fertility assessing pre school children, school aged children and adolescents. I have a specialty in children with special needs. In addition I assist with families with all aspect of adjustments that all members experience in their unique way. The family is ...
Sometimes our challenges overwhelm our typical ways of dealing with difficulties. Therapy can help to enhance competence, peace, strength, healing, and acceptance. My style is creative, collaborative, directive. I facilitate others to access hope and visualize healing, empowering you to confront the biggest, baddest wolves in your life, whenever you're ready. I specialize in treating problems...
Therapy is a collaborative relationship. I work with clients to develop a safe and trusting relationship that we can use to explore challenging interpersonal patterns, to work through stressful life events and conflicts, and to better understand the motivations underlying our behavior. Through the therapeutic relationship, we can develop an awareness of the impact thoughts, emotions, behaviors ...
