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
Welcome! Prior to affiliating with Mount Helena Counseling, I was fortunate to provide psychotherapeutic support to individuals and families in the Helena area for over 18 years. My experience has allowed me to provide counseling to persons spanning the age continuum from adolescents to aging adults. My areas of expertise include end-of-life, grief and loss, palliative care, chronic illness,...
Every day we are faced with challenges that can be overwhelming and therapy can be a great way to re-center and have a private space to be honored and understood. I work with individuals who experience depression, anxiety, loss of a loved one, substance use or life transition difficulties. I see clients ages 7-70 and offer a compassionate and personalized therapy experience. I utilize...
I create a space where you can feel safe and understood as we work together to overcome obstacles that keep you feeling stuck and unmotivated. Whether you are hurt by past relationships or locked in conflict with your family or friends, I want to come alongside you to help you understand your story, find new meaning in life, and become reconnected to those around you. I will help you get free f...
Clients are invited to set individual goals and set appropriate steps to reach those goals with the guidance of their counselor. This is accomplished through talk therapy. This therapy serves clients 11 years old and up. Talk therapy helps individuals to verbalize the ideas they have to be successful in individual and business relationships. Talk Therapy is successful in helping client with...
Whether you’re processing major life events or looking for help coping with day-to-day issues, I’d be honored to join you on your journey. As a trauma survivor myself, I know first-hand the importance of having compassionate, attuned support for engaging in deep work. I offer a relational approach to therapy, drawing from my training in trauma, safety, attachment, and emotional regulation. The...
Do you feel overwhelmed and that others do not know or understand your suffering? Have you experienced the agony of miscarriage or prolonged childlessness through infertility and suffer in silence? Do you desire support from a counselor who understands your pain and won't judge your dearly held religious faith? If any of these questions resonate with you, I can help. As a licensed professional...
Change comes, sometimes dramatically, leaving us unsure of the next step. These changes and the impact they have on our mind, body and spirit can often feel insurmountable. Loss, grief, pain, change, none of these come with a manual. These are times in life when having someone to walk with you in the most challenging parts of the journey can be a source of comfort and strength. This belief, tha...
Jessica Bailey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Florida who has 7 years experience working with individual, ages 4 years old and older, couples and families seeking help with depression, anxiety, adjustment issues, family dysfunction and violence, and relationship issues. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Eastern Michigan University and received her...
Are you struggling? Unsure of what you are feeling? Afraid to reach out? Feeling isolated and alone? Welcome! I applaud your courage and strength as you search for a path to wellness and wellbeing. My clients face deeply personal losses and traumas, recent or in the past. I understand their feelings of anxiety, depression, fear, confusion, and sadness. I offer my clients a variety of healing...
Have you been struggling with finding peace of mind? Are you tired of hunting for happiness and feel like living life every day has become a struggle? Do you feel like things or relationships in your past are casting a shadow on your future? Have you forgotten or are struggling to find what is unique, special and wonderful about you? Counseling may be the answer to helping you discover who are,...
Welcome to Thriveworks! Awareness is always the first step to making any desired change. You have that feeling that there is something off balance that needs to change in order for you to function better in your personal life, professional life, and/or in your relationships. Let’s get to it. Karen is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Florida who has experience partnering with...
Eileen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who takes an individualized, culturally sensitive, holistic approach to therapy. With a warm and compassionate demeanor, she is committed to helping clients achieve desired outcomes without judgement. Eileen has experience working in healthcare and communities, serving a wide array of clinical profiles in the hospital and in the home. By integrating a...
Dr. King believed that “Human salvation lies in the hands of the creatively maladjusted.” I agree. Many family, school, work, economic, and social systems are unjust, and our relationships can be troubled, including relationships with our own bodies and minds. Our “maladjustment” happens for good reasons! In my opinion, many of the bodymind differences that get diagnosed as mental illness, chro...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker using a holistic approach when working with individuals, families and groups. I offer therapy and counseling appointments during regular business hours, evenings and weekends as well as tele-mental health. I have certifications in crisis counseling, parental coordination and mediation. I utilize a variety of therapy modalities based on the individual needs...
Harmonia Collaborative Care provides assistance for a variety of issues and concerns, from moderate life adjustments to more severe mental health disorders. Our treatment team includes Clinical Psychologists, Clinical Social Workers, and Licensed Mental Health Counselors. They are diverse in training and offer years of experience....
