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 while making sense of distressing emotions, thoughts, urges, and life events can feel overwhelming or even scary. My goal is to make this first step easier by creating a safe space where you feel seen and heard as we begin to work on your concerns. Through a multicultural lens, I use a relational approach and specialize in the treatment of trauma, substance use, anxiety, a...
I am passionate about the power of psychotherapy to promote positive change, solve problems and improve relationships. My goal with Strategic Healing is to partner with you in a safe and engaging therapeutic space that encourages growth. Without a stable foundation and well-designed infrastructure, we are vulnerable to the short and long-term effects of suffering. Together we will identify the...
The opportunity to talk uncensored with a non-biased professional without fear or judgement can be life changing! Everyone goes through periods in their life where they need extra support. Therapy is that support. It's for anyone who is looking to make positive changes or to figure out how to get "unstuck." Sometimes, we experience Big T or little t traumas, we experience anxiety and fear, even...
We all need a shoulder at times, a compassionate and empathetic ear. There are things that you just can’t say to loved ones in your life. And sometimes there are things you can’t get a handle on by yourself. You are not alone. I work with adolescents and adults who need a place to speak freely without judgement and be heard. I specialize in trauma and identifying resilience, depression, and...
People go to therapy for many different reasons. It may be your only place you can go where somebody actually listens to what you have to say, where the feedback is constructive not destructive, where guidance and support builds a self assured self confident you. Therapy allows you to have NEW BEGINNINGS. All of us in life have some challenges which prevents us from moving forward. Some are...
If you are struggling inequity around race, gender, sexual orientation, ageism, religious orientations, anxiety, depression, trauma, immigration, racism, colorism, social injustice, or generational curses, we can work together to build your resiliency. I am a community-centered therapist that is dedicated to supporting you through your process in becoming a better human. I trauma-informed...
The decision to seek help can often be difficult and filled with uncertainty, worry, and/or fear. My approach to therapy is to meet each person where they are at, without judgment, by determining needs, goals, and a path forward. I believe that each person has the capability to build upon their strengths and resources to develop new skills, resolve the impact of potentially long-standing issues...
Many of our coping skills or “go-to” behaviors develop very early in life. Once we find a skill that works, we tend to use it again and again and end up applying the same coping mechanism to a myriad of different contexts. (When all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail.) And just like we use worn-out behaviors long after they stop being effective, so also do our thoughts march dow...
At times, we all need help with everyday challenges...and even more so with serious problems and life events. I believe it takes courage to reach out for help, especially in a culture that emphasizes self-reliance and independence. Sometimes the problems people are struggling with (depression, anxiety, grief/loss, addiction, etc.) can also disconnect them from the relationships that might help...
I find the most joy working with individuals who take an active role in their healing journey by engaging collaboratively with me in the counseling process. I believe all people have an innate capacity for growth and positive change. As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Board-Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC) I use a dual approach to figure out if verbal counseling alone, art therapy...
Thank you for taking the time to visit my profile. I offer a central location with evening and weekend appointments available! Whether you are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression or just aren't feeling like yourself, my goal is for you to feel understood, validated, and to provide a no judgement space for you to work towards achieving your personal goals. I hope to support you on your...
The mere thought of therapy can be daunting, while in actuality most of us ask for advice from those around us everyday. What makes therapy different from asking a coworker, friend or relative for their advice, is my approach to therapy. I believe therapy is allowing you the space to work out issues, the space to feel free and learn about yourself in new ways. Therapy is looking at your thought...
Sometimes life can seem overwhelming and you are looking for support. Sometimes you may feel stuck in patterns or behaviors and you want new ways to meet life's difficulties. I work with adolescents, couples and adults to transform their lives and relationships. My specialties include issues related to anxiety, self-esteem, relationships, and depression. I specialize in life management, women’s...
People come into therapy at a time when they need support and clinical guidance. I value the opportunity to help you in your time of need. When we speak in person we can talk about ways that I may be able to be of assistance to you. I am a native Vermonter and understand the needs of fellow Vermonters. I have over 35 years of mental health and addiction experience working from a strengths based...
Linda is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with advanced training in the applied sciences. She uses Functional Analytic Psychotherapy and Rational EmotiveBehavioral Therapy to provide an integrative approach to the helping profession. Therapy with Linda will be strength-based and solution-focused. Though visualization and reflection, Linda encourages self-empowerment through an exploratio...
