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
*ACCEPTING new clients!* Are you struggling with time management or motivation in school or work? Overwhelmed with chronic illness or pain? Maybe you feel anxious, irritable, or depressed all the time? With everything going on in the world right now, it's time for you to get the support you deserve. You don't have to face these challenges or discover solutions alone. I will honor your story whi...
I am passionate about helping children and adults of all ages to find happiness and peace in their lives. I use a highly collaborative approach in which clients are actively involved in therapy. Throughout my almost 20 years of clinical practice I have experience with a broad range of concerns including autism, parenting, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, chronic pain, and general life...
Now working with clients via phone or video conference, with flexible frequency and duration that fit at-home schedules. Whether it's change that's uninvited or change that’s deeply longed for, I partner with adults, couples, and families navigating changes across the lifespan. I'm here to help you find your path toward change. I am a generalist, curious and passionate about the breadth and dep...
Are you sad? Are you anxious? Do you have medical issues or financial worries bogging you down? Are there things in your past that you just don't understand? Do you want to understand why you do the things you do? Do you need to create some goals for the future? I can help you with those things. I chose this profession because I wanted to help people. As a licensed nurse, I am intimately famili...
Laurie Schulte is a therapist with over 15 years of mental health experience working in both community and hospital settings. She obtained her master’s degree in Social Work from University of Missouri-Kansas City. Laurie also has a post graduate certificate in gerontology and bachelor’s degree in Expressive Therapy. Laurie focuses her practice on work with adults and older adults struggling wi...
Coming to therapy can be a difficult decision, but you have already done the hardest step: Looking for help! I value creating a non-judgmental, safe space to express yourself. I use a strength based and solution focused model, centered around my client's needs and personal strengths. My approach is to work collaboratively with clients to ensure their goals are met. Whether its stress from work,...
Are you feeling stuck? Exhausted? Overwhelmed? If your life seems chaotic and nothing you've tried seems to be working, it may be time to seek counseling. Most of my clients have a trauma history that is impacting their ability to live life to the fullest. They want to be present and feel better but often don't know how. My style is collaborative and nonjudgemental. I work with individuals of a...
I will partner with you to find answers, and build skills to meet life's challenges with renewed strength. As a licensed clinical social worker for more than 25 years, I have the skills and life experience to help when you are dealing with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, grief, life transitions or relationship issues. My specific training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement...
I work with individuals who are struggling with intense and difficult emotions (anger, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem). Individuals may need guidance to heal the effects of trauma, or may struggle with a life transition such as a move, divorce or a loss. Individuals learn to accept and care for all of themselves and create a sense of balance and peace within. I have facilitated numerous D...
I offer an Integrative and Personalized approach to ensure optimal results in Physical and Mental health through the use of Proper Nutrition, Exercise, Nutrition Supplementation, Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy, and Medications. I provide Concierge Integrative Medicine for ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Insomnia, Binge Eating, with the use of Medications, Hormone Replacement Therapy,...
I help individuals in their journey of healing and personal growth. I strive to awaken in my clients motivation, meaning and happiness. My working style is eclectic, and I use different approaches with different people, depending on their needs. My Perspective: Psychotherapy is to provide clients with assistance in the process of mental and personal growth. It is not a simple procedure, just li...
Clients who work with me feel empowered and reassured on their first visit, and they continue with me, because they notice changes happening. For the past 15 years, I've worked in private and group practices, providing counseling and other services to people from many different walks of life. I help people re-evaluate, become closer to a loved one, process difficult decisions or transitions and...
Change is possible and things can feel better than they do today. Therapy has the power to both soothe and transform. Working together is an opportunity to explore the possibility of a better tomorrow. I work with eating concerns, health behavior change, navigating changing phases of life, improving connectedness in relationships, managing medical conditions, stress management, and living in...
Hello, my name is Cheryl McGill and I am the owner of Moscow Counseling. I provide a comforting, safe, and non-judgmental environment where you can openly discuss and address your problems and concerns. My personal interest is in working with Veterans, college students, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a National Certified Counselor (NCC), and...
Are you haunted by thoughts of living an inauthentic and meaningless life disconnected from your true self? Do past events intrude on the present, preventing you from moving forward, impairing your ability to have fulfilling relationships and eroding your self-esteem? Does the happy future you once envisioned feels like a distant memory? In the wake of this onslaught, you may feel as though you...
