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
I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of New York with Graduate Degree in Psychology from Troy University in Dothan Alabama. I have 15 years of clinical experience working with adults, adolescents, individually and in groups who experienced a wide range of challenges. I believe making this decision to begin counseling or return is one of the most important decision you can make to...
I specialize in working with adults of all ages who may be experiencing a range of symptoms and challenges including depression, anxiety, grief and adjustment, as well as more persistent psychiatric disorders. I also have specialized training in working with older adults, including the assessment and management of memory disorders. I believe the goal of mental health support and treatment shoul...
I believe counseling can be a life changing experience that can improve all aspects of your life. I also believe for this change to happen you need a competent counselor you feel comfortable with. I understand going to see a counselor can be scary, so I do my best to make the counseling experience one that will allow you to feel comfortable and safe. I will work with you to identify your streng...
You deserve the very best therapist. Therapy isn’t easy to dive into, right? I get that! My 17 years of combined experience as a LICSW, Music Therapist, Somatic Yoga Teacher (for all body types) and Army Behavior Health Provider has given me rich experience with all sorts of unique people, and I’m not your cookie cutter therapist. I’ll be very real and authentic with you. I deeply appreciate pa...
You deserve to live the life of your wildest dreams. You may feel stuck, alone, and lost. These are difficult states of mind to experience. My greatest joy in life is assisting clients in reconnecting to that authentic heart-centered place within themselves to access their unlimited potential to create wealth and abundance in; career, all relationships (family/friends/romantic), finances,...
Whether you're experiencing anxiety or depression, struggling with insomnia, stress, or emotional eating, dealing with the impact of trauma, grief, or loss, having relationship issues at work or home, or just feeling stuck in life the mental health therapists at Prairie Wellness are here to help. We're passionate about providing our clients the most advanced, empirically-based treatment availab...
Kelsey works with individuals, adolescents, and adults. She believes that we live in stories. It is through relationships, conversations, and stories that we create meaning in life. By examining the stories we tell ourselves, re-authoring them, and externalizing problems, then we can construct new and liberating stories. In counseling, Kelsey uses narrative therapy to engage with clients in the...
I am an individual with a deep sense of empathy, curiosity, and passion for serving others. I am a therapist who has always had the ability to ‘sit in the dark’ with a person who has suffered pain, loss, and hopelessness in all of its manifestations. I have come to believe that a person’s inner strength does not require a fixed set of traits, but rather a willingness to take risks in order to...
By combining evidence-based tools & interventions with a neuroscience-informed, professional, and dynamic relationship, clients are able to address life challenges to improve their quality of life today and for the future. Specializing in the impact of toxic and traumatic stress in childhood on our lives as adults, Hannah's knowledge of the interpersonal influence on our brains and bodies acros...
Making the decision to start therapy can be hard and intimidating. My goal is to make you comfortable and create a space for healing and growth. Whether you are grieving, processing past or present trauma, struggling in your relationship, or wanting to set life goals, I am here to help. If you are a parent seeking therapy for your child I'm ready to answer any questions you may have about thera...
Heal yourself. Living fully is about balance and a holistic approach to health. I am a licensed social worker and yoga therapist with 5 years experience working with adolescents and adults in several settings (community mental health, healthcare, schools and private practice) who are dealing with anxiety-related disorders, depression, PTSD, ADHD, and general life stress. Personally, I enjoy...
Counseling involves the sharing of personal problems, concerns, and stories with a professional who is skilled at helping people come to a resolution or solution about the particular situation. Those that are ready to move forward in their lives and take control of their current situations and/or past trauma are a good fit for my counseling style. I have experience working with people ages 16+....
Everyone deserves time and space to explore and better understand their thoughts, feelings, reactions and behaviors, and to experience inner peace and joy. It is an honor to share space with someone interested in growth and healing. Once we can better understand our past experiences and how they affect us in the present, we have more choices and can make adjustments in our life as we see fit. I...
I earned earned my M.A. and Doctoral degree at Illinois School of Professional Psychology. As a licensed clinical psychologist I have worked with a diverse clinical population ranging in ages from 6 to 100+ years old. However, my specific interest and strengths are in adult and geriatric clients that struggle with comorbid mood disorders and medical conditions. My clinical work focuses on worki...
