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 stuck, helpless, hopeless, frustrated, overwhelmed, unmotivated and not able to see any solution to your current life situation? You are not alone. You don't have to figure it out by yourself. I specialize in stress management and self-care, particularly during times of crisis, anxiety, transitions and depression. I have helped many clients improve their mood and improve their...
Holistic wellness involves the whole person- heart, mind, soul and body. The dimensions of wellness include physical, mental/emotional, spiritual, vocational, financial, interpersonal, and environmental. Modern lifestyles can cause us to become disconnected from wellness in each of these dimensions. Wellness Coaching assists individuals in creating and meeting goals. As a Lifestyle and Wellness...
Feeling overwhelmed, alone, depressed, anxious, burned out, and alone. These feelings results into a general dissatisfaction with your relationships, yourself, and the world around you. Working together, it is possible to learn new coping skills, learn how to identify and accept feelings, and maintain stability. With counseling you will be able to heal from pain, and reclaim your life. During t...
**CURRENTLY FULL AND NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS.** Welcome! With expertise in Women's Issues, Life Transitions, and Solutions-Focused Treatment, I provide Online Holistic Psychotherapy for Women. I graduated from the Columbia University School of Social Work (1987) and have rich practice experience in NYC, Providence, and Santa Fe. The work is about what your goals for YOU are - it is...
Are you suffering from sleepless nights and unable to shut off your mind from stress and negative thoughts? Has stress been affecting your health and well-being? Have you felt stuck in terms of your ability to move toward your goals or have the life or career that you want? No matter what challenges you are facing, such as stress, illness, trauma, life transition, relationship issues, or loss, ...
Social distancing does not have to mean emotional isolation. In my practice I focus on the importance of the therapeutic relationship as a foundation for understanding how the brain and body interconnect, and respecting the client's own innate capacity to heal. I have experience working with ethnically and socioeconomically diverse individuals with a range of issues, including anxiety, anger,...
Welcome! My name is Pablo A. Kusak ("PK"), I am a Licensed Associate Counselor and I have a Masters in Professional Counseling from Ottawa University. I have served in multiple roles in the field of behavioral health since 2011 and my most recent role as a Licensed Associate Counselor has been the most rewarding. I founded and started this practice out of a desire to help individuals experience...
I have been working as a therapist with individuals, families, and couples in the area for 27 years. I have learned what works and what doesn't work in therapy. The most important thing I've learned is that people need to feel comfortable sharing their pain. I strive to provide a setting that enables individuals to process strategies and coping skills that improve emotional wellness....
I have been gifted with the ability to cause others to get UNSTUCK. My philosophy is that our BREAKTHROUGH is on the other side of skills we do not know and/or apply. Through the provision of psychoeducation, supportive counseling and accountability; I have seen individuals change the trajectory of their lives in a matter of weeks. It can be done! No matter the domain that someone could be stuc...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor that has experience helping individuals with a variety of complications. I specialize in helping clients with brain injury, self-injury, stress and anger management. I also have experience helping individuals with grief/loss, anxiety, autism, depression, parenting issues, self-esteem, career & other life difficulties. I am interested in helping you through...
I am a Clinical and Developmental psychologist offering services to adults, adolescents and children as young as 3 years. I have extensive clinical experience working with diverse populations, including military, veteran and civilian clients. I treat a variety of diagnoses (eg., anxiety, depression), and I also assist clients in making lifestyle changes necessary when dealing with behavioral...
Life is difficult at times and we have all found ourselves in situations that seem overwhelming. With more than 30 years experience as a Clinical Psychologist, my goal is to help you use your inner strengths and resources to regain a new perspective on life. I provide an accepting, open environment to foster a therapeutic relationship where we work together to come up with strategies that will...
( English | español ) Do you feel stuck in unproductive patterns or unhealthy relationships? Overwhelmed by negative emotions? Struggling with anxiety or depression? Unsettled by major life transitions? Life presents challenges that can be difficult to untangle on our own. But with meaningful exploration in a safe, understanding and accepting environment, we can make the changes necessary to...
I work primarily with individuals struggling with issues of grief: whether related to loss around death, illness, divorce or a break-up; as well as job termination and retirement. Life transitions of many kinds usually entail a grieving process-even positive ones such as a new marriage, career change, graduation from high school or college, a geographic move or the birth of a child. With these...
I have dedicated the past 25 yrs of my Professional Career in assisting individuals overcome various chronic / circumstantial issues negatively impacting their lives & presenting ongoing struggles: depression, anxiety, bipolar, adjustment disorders, codependency & loss/grief to more specialized treatments of high conflict marriages/relationships/divorce, eating disorders, addictive disorders,...
