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
The quest for safe, nurturing, loving connection serves a fundamental need that many of us can spend our entire lives striving to meet. For too many, this need is being felt acutely now during these trying times. The challenge to connect often brings a range of intense emotions, including anxiety, anger, shame, sadness and disappointment. Such emotions run counter to what one is actively yearni...
You are on your way to better health and we can help by providing evidence-based and innovative psychological services focusing on the Mind-Body Health Connection. I treat the whole person by addressing the individual difficulties being faced, particularly when illness occurs. I can help to understand the nature and treatment of health and illness and create a plan to help maximize physical...
Explore, grow and learn new skills in a safe and empowering environment. Discover your strengths and identify clear goals and intentions. I will provide a compassionate and strength-based environment in which to learn and practice new emotion regulation strategies. In addition, I will encourage you to identify what is already working in your life and build from there employing a strength and...
If you are experiencing anxiety, indecision and frustration in your life and have a desire to more successfully cope with the current Covid Virus crisis or any life, work and relationship upsets, I am a perfect fit for You. My work is through video/phone sessions. I aim to create a comfortable partnership with you based on caring, attentive listening and tailor made coaching suggestions. I am n...
I believe, as human beings, we want to feel respected, loved, valued, appreciated, and understood. I believe most of us want to make a difference in the lives of those around us - our loved ones, friends and community. Navigating life can be difficult at times. We can all benefit from a safe, knowledgeable, and compassionate guide. I strive to help people become more connected to themselves, so...
*CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS." As a therapist experienced in working with people who have a variety of struggles, I understand that we have traveled our unique roads to where we are at today. Shame and disappointment in ourselves and others are often companions on this journey. You and I will collaborate to find the hopes, strengths and opportunities to grow in the direction you choose....
“You get in life what you have the courage to ask for.” My clinical experience includes working with adults, children, adolescents or families who are struggling with challenging behaviors, toxic relationships and/or complex emotions. These struggles can cause profound sadness that physically hurts inside of you. I specialize in flushing out negative thought patterns and working through traumat...
I believe that everyone deserves to be heard and respected especially during difficult times. Although family and friends can provide love and support, sometimes we need someone who can be totally objective. I strive to provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where you can express needs and leave feeling heard and empowered to make positive changes in your life. Each person...
For me, the ideal psychotherapy clients are people who have experienced life's challenges and are motivated to make changes. They have goals they wish to complete to improve their life. I enjoy working with clients who are ready to work with me while being fully engaged in the process. New techniques and behaviors can be scary and I am here to help my clients along the way. I have a Masters deg...
I enjoy working with people who seek to discover new ways of moving through life. Sometimes this means working together to uncover new strategies for managing painful thoughts, memories and emotions. It may also involve identifying problematic patterns of behavior and exploring more adaptive coping strategies. I also enjoy working with people who wish to improve their navigation of various type...
Megan Hageman is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia who has experience helping others through challenges with depression, parenting problems, anxiety, LGBTQ+ issues, and relationship issues. Megan has a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lynchburg College and a Bachelor’s of Arts in Psychology from Randolph College. Megan has worked in a wide array...
How can therapy help me with my problems? That is a question I am sure a lot of people ask themselves when considering therapy. One of my philosophies in life is that although we cannot always control our experiences and circumstances, we can choose our responses to them and delve into how they affect and influence us as humans. Presence is essential. I understand that I cannot change any...
Many people go about their daily routine feeling stressed, anxious, empty, distracted, or unfulfilled, not realizing that change is possible. Our clinical psychologist, Andria Doyle, collaborates with clients to create realizable life goals and work toward enhancing the many interdependent aspects of life: emotional, mental, physical, spiritual, and social. Her practice focuses on helping peopl...
Caring for your mental health takes strength and courage, understanding you are a priority and deserve compassion. I can help you face challenges, heal and grow in ways that attend to your unique needs and values. It's an honor to come alongside you, hear the stories of your life, and support changes most important to you. My work focuses on individuals navigating life transitions and gender,...
I am here to help you navigate life's challenges, worries, and pitfalls that we all face as we go through the human experience. Stress, anxiety, low self worth, behavioral acting out, substance abuse, poor communication, trauma, depression, family conflicts, loss, crisis, and all of the diverse conflicts that we can experience through life can be hard on our own. These problems are best approac...
