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
Reaching out for help is not easy for many of us but it can be very rewarding. I am frequently humbled and inspired by the courage clients show as they work to make real changes in their lives. Attending therapy demonstrates a strength and a willingness to face challenges and make changes. I am honored to accompany clients on their journey to create a life they desire. I specialize in helping...
Welcome! Thank you for visiting my profile. I offer a mindful, compassionate and transformational approach of working with the psychological issues and letting go of habitual and unsatisfying ways of relating to yourself, others, and the world. I am a certified Hakomi Mindful Somatic Psychotherapy therapist and trainer (https://hakomiinstitute.com/). Hakomi integrates mindfulness and somatics i...
We all experience bumps in the road during life, such as traumas, divorce, family issues, or loss of loved ones. Receiving support and understanding from an outside perspective can give you clarity of how these events shape us and our relationships. I firmly believe that having a collaborative partnership with an empathetic counselor is crucial in this process - one who truly sees and values yo...
To schedule your first visit with me, please use this online scheduling link - (https://portal.geneticforesight.com/book) --- As a client centered therapist, my focus is on helping you feel better, stronger, and more confident at dealing with the issues that are leading to distress in your life and relationships. Although exploring distressing emotions and experiences may make you feel vulnerab...
I was trained as a Trans-theoretical Systems Eclecticism (TSE) Therapy. TSE allows therapeutic strategies to be specific to each client's need. TSE is open thus clients' issues can be interpersonal, intrapersonal, family of origin, family or marital oriented. And because TSE is so flexible in therapeutic approach, Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Motivational Interviewing techniques can be...
Have you been feeling anxious, fearful, or numb as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic? Negative emotions such as anxiety, depression, and anger are more common when we are faced with sudden change and uncertainty. We are fearing for our health and our loved ones’ health, all while coping with profound disruptions in our personal lives and community. The extreme stress of the pandemic and changes...
Do you ever experience sadness, anxiety, or a hard time getting your point across within relationships? Often these root experiences will lead us to increased feelings of loneliness, confusion, distress, and overwhelming thoughts. It takes strength to reach out and ask for assistance, I am here to work with you and to help you live the life you deserve. Working together we will find ways to man...
We want to welcome clients who might be new to therapy but have struggled for a long time with depression, anxiety, family conflict or other mental health issues. You might have avoided therapy because of stigma or misconceptions. You feel overwhelmed at times and feel that now is the time to seek help. We can speak to anyone living in New Jersey and Pennsylvania through the convenience of...
Have you experienced difficulties building lasting relationships? Do you feel stuck with no direction? Are you a high performing employee or entrepreneur that’s tapped out/burnout? Do people have difficulty understanding or relating to you? Is there family conflict that has you stressed? Let me help! I have experience assisting and empowering clients to navigate through complex life challenges,...
If you are ready to change the direction of your life, and overcome obstacles holding you back, you have come to the right place! We have all experienced times in our lives when we would like to free ourselves from old patterns and make a fresh start, but just not quite sure how to break through to that next level. All of us have a tendency to become slaves to our subconscious thoughts holding ...
LaDonna specializes in treating depression and anxiety, supporting those with chronic illness, and helping clients integrate spirituality into the challenges of life. She also enjoys assisting clients in navigating a wide range of concerns: healing from trauma, couples seeking to develop a rich and meaningful connection in their relationships, assisting children in coping with life stressors, a...
Do you find yourself completely avoiding or “numbing out” because things seem so overwhelming? Do you find yourself so “revved up” to do things, to only later find yourself completely burned out? Do you feel like you can’t enjoy life because there is a constant pressure to do things and “do them right?” I help YOU manage these heavy feelings, learn coping strategies, and begin discovering “what...
To struggle is a universal experience and yet sometimes in the midst of struggle it can be easy to feel alone. I am here to provide space for you to work through your unique struggles and support you as you work toward moving through and removing barriers preventing you from living the life you want for yourself. I have 10 years of expereince working with weight and eating concerns, including...
WHAT IS NEUROFEEDBACK??During a neurofeedback session, one or more brainwaves are measured. These brainwaves vary in speed and can be trained to slower or faster waves. Positive values of these brainwaves are rewarded with audiovisual feedback such as a video, music or a game. By using brainwaves as real-time feedback, people can learn to become aware of usually unconscious processes, thereby...
I work primarily with adults in individual weekly therapy or couples therapy. My aim in is to help clients grow as people while simultaneously reducing any symptoms they may be experiencing. I have been a practicing psychotherapist since 2006 and a clinical supervisor since 2011. My training is based on relational psychotherapy and informed by a psychoanalytic perspective. I hold a masters degr...
